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Microsoft Releases Alan Wake for Xbox 360 in India
IT News Online Staff
2010-05-25
Microsoft has launched Alan Wake for the Xbox 360 in India. In this new psychological action thriller from Remedy, players assume the role of Alan Wake, a best-selling suspense author suffering from writer’s block, who escapes to a small town only to experience the mysterious disappearance of his wife.
Jaspreet Bindra, Regional Director, Entertainment and Devices Division, Microsoft Corp. (India) Pvt. Ltd., said, "One of the key reasons gamers prefer Xbox 360 is because of the rich content that is available to them on this platform. The launch of Alan Wake builds on an exciting year for Microsoft, which has seen us introduce many engaging game titles that reinforce content as one of the strong competitive advantages of Xbox 360."
"It is one of the most highly anticipated game titles and the excitement among enthusiasts in India mirrors that of gamers from around the world. Alan Wake with its compelling storyline and features is bound to engage and appeal to a larger consumer audience. Xbox 360 will continue to lead the way by making gaming more socially relevant through our content and innovative features," added Bindra.
The game engages players in an intense and expansive cinematic world that enables them to roam freely in hyper-realistic, dynamic and interactive environments. Alan Wake is a mission-based game with a thrilling story line unveiling new twists and profound character revelations at every turn. Players will solve the riveting plot through multilayered character interactions, unique problem-solving and intense combat against enemies. In this nightmarish world, Alan Wake must use a variety of weapons to survive, including his most powerful ally against the creatures of darkness - light itself.
Alan Wake will be available at all leading organized retail stores across the country at around Rs. 2,399/-. Gamers can also buy the title online at www.microsoftstore.co.in.
Key Features of Alan Wake:
Intense psychological thriller. "Alan Wake" delivers a deeply psychological and finely crafted plot that raises the bar for storytelling in videogames. The riveting story of "Alan Wake" is propelled by a movie-like atmosphere, compelling situations, memorable characters and real-time pacing. Remedy has a record of creating and developing games with unique cinematic presentation and exceptionally high production values.
Light as a combat element. As Alan Wake journeys deeper into the mystery of Bright Falls, the shadows close in around him. When darkness descends, light becomes his only ally as he fights his way to daybreak. This poses a severe problem for Alan Wake since his enemies seemingly gain strength from the shadows, and before long, light itself becomes his greatest ally. Players must skillfully combine their use of light with more conventional weapons to stand a chance.
Realistic, interactive environment. Set in the town of Bright Falls, the hyper-detailed environments of the Pacific Northwest play an important role; even the change in daylight and weather will profoundly affect the characters and enemies in "Alan Wake". The game’s advanced rendering engine provides realistic environments that bring this world to detailed life - from the lush forest of evergreen trees to the quaint small-town buildings and streets. The world of "Alan Wake" is alive and real.
Episodic narrative. The mission-based structure of "Alan Wake" creates an episodic narrative similar to a deeply structured dramatic television series, such as LOST, Twin Peaks and X-Files. As the episodes progress, gameplay will evolve to introduce new elements and characters, escalating the level of threat and action in the game.
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