Meshuggah Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 http://www.hs.fi/english/article/Cooperati...y/1135224852775 Cooperation with Microsoft gives lift to game developer Remedy print this Microsoft's new Windows Vista operating system is aiding the Finnish game developer Remedy Entertainment, of Max Payne fame, in obtaining further publicity and lift. Microsoft has taken the game house based in Espoo under its special protection. The world's largest software firm will produce the Remedy Entertainment's next game, a psychological action thriller called Alan Wake. This is the first time Microsoft will publish a Finnish computer game. And that is not all: out of the dozens of games on offer, Microsoft has placed a special spotlight on Alan Wake. Alan Wake, a game still very much under development, is one of the few games the software giant will use when demonstrating the gaming abilities of its latest operating system, Windows Vista. Even based on the introductory material, the quality of the game has caused admiration. Lead game designer Petri J?rvilehto of Remedy does not want to speculate when the game might be on the market. "In the computer games business, it often happens that a too optimistic launch date is advertised, and it then has to be postponed." Remedy has just over 30 employees. "We are a very small team to work on something of this scale", business director Matias Myllyrinne comments. Games of Alan Wake's calibre are often produced by a core team with in excess of a hundred staffers. Remedy manages because it outsources some of the production, while keeping its core team tight. Making it to the Microsoft team translates to significantly increased resources. "Microsoft has huge machinery for games production. If a team of 80 voice actors are needed from the States, they can provide it. Their test laboratory is also fantastic", J?rvilehto enthuses. These days, the production of computer games has similarities to film making. Also in Alan Wake all the characters have been modelled after actors, who - in some cases - will also lend their voices to the characters. All the actors are American, apart from the title character himself, who has been modelled after the Finnish actor Ilkka Villi. Remedy and Microsoft have refrained from revealing how much money will be used in developing the game. According to J?rvilehto, the production of a game of this scale typically costs in excess of EUR ten million, with marketing costs in the same region. The Microsoft connection will also set limits to the Remedy games. Alan Wake will require either the Windows Vista operating system or Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming console as its platform. The game will not be translated for other consoles. Myllyrinne does not see this as a hindrance. The fact that the game does not have to be translated to all different platforms will simplify and speed up its production. Remedy's previous hit games Max Payne 1 and Max Payne 2 have sold over seven million copies worldwide. Among gaming enthusiasts, the launch of Alan Wake is most eagerly awaited. Nevertheless, despite the possible success, Remedy will not be significantly increasing the size of the company, J?rvilehto vows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Can't wait for the 360 version. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted February 7, 2007 Veteran Share Posted February 7, 2007 Really looking forward to this, wasn't a huge fan of Max Payne so I hope I'm impressed with this when it comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEROarmy Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Unless it is Direct X 10, they better not make it Vista only, like this Halo 2 for PC crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan_X Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Unless it is Direct X 10, they better not make it Vista only, like this Halo 2 for PC crap. vista only... :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaPrime Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Wasn't it always Microsoft (Windows/360) exclusive anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamNeeds Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Max Payne was okay I guess... This sounds like it could be a hit though, so bring it on! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookie Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I loved Max Payne, was a very adult action game. Took the Noir genre and ran with it well. I have been waiting for this a very long while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted February 7, 2007 Global Moderator Share Posted February 7, 2007 I'm still waiting for Max Payne 3, I have the first 2 for my PC and I liked them alot, mostly for the noir story telling etc. Allan Wake should be DX10 only from the looks of it, I also remember that it's one of the first true multicore supporting games, they had a demo of it a few months back running on a quad core intel cpu and using all 4 cores etc. So this fits into the 360 multicore arc well, plus good for anyone with a dual or quad core cpu PC out there. It kinda sucks that games/apps more or less force you to upgrade your hardware, specially on the PC side of things, but, it helps push the hardware ahead, which then also pushes the software ahead. It's good for everyone in the end, even if your pocket takes a hit from trying to keep up with the newest and greatest hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lol911 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Wasn't it always Microsoft (Windows/360) exclusive anyway? Yep, this is old news. :rofl: Allan Wake should be DX10 only from the looks of it, I also remember that it's one of the first true multicore supporting games, they had a demo of it a few months back running on a quad core intel cpu and using all 4 cores etc. So this fits into the 360 multicore arc well, plus good for anyone with a dual or quad core cpu PC out there. PC-version is both DX9 and DX10, 360 is DX9-hybrid only and thus will not look as good as on the PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNay Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 No gameplay videos have been showin for this yet, so we'll see, it looks ok but nothing great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huleboeren Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Wasn't it always Microsoft (Windows/360) exclusive anyway? Yeah, whats the difference? Double exclusive! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noveed Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 pretty sure it was meant to come out on the PS3 aswell, i guess this is just another slap in sonys face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabian- Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 pretty sure it was meant to come out on the PS3 aswell, i guess this is just another slap in sonys face. Yeah, I remember seeing it on a couple of sites listed as a PS3/360/PC game...1UP for example... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trong Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Can't wait for this game. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huleboeren Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 pretty sure it was meant to come out on the PS3 aswell, i guess this is just another slap in sonys face. Yeah, but that was like....years ago :s Not years, but you get the point - long time ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benplace Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I doubt we will see many "Microsoft Game Studio" games released for the PS3. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix XII Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 This is one game I've been interested in for a long time! I haven't seen any gameplay videos though, I don't really even know how the gameplay will be lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLarry Veteran Posted February 7, 2007 Veteran Share Posted February 7, 2007 Absolutely LOVED Max Payne. The original was the game that got me into gaming on a PC seriously, meaning more than just the occasional game of Marathon or Doom (I actually first games on my Mac). Before that, I was mainly a console guy. Max Payne absolutely has a fond place in my heart because it got me hooked on PC Gaming, nevermind the fact I absolutely loved the story, visuals, and gameplay itself. Needless to say I am really looking forward to this game, just sad it got pushed back to 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundayx Veteran Posted February 7, 2007 Veteran Share Posted February 7, 2007 yeah max payne series was pretty damn hawt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocstar Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 i loved payne, bought all games. Im ready to give more money to remedy, release the WAKE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+vlsi0n Subscriber¹ Posted February 7, 2007 Subscriber¹ Share Posted February 7, 2007 Wasn't it always Microsoft (Windows/360) exclusive anyway? yeah.. since e3 '06 : video proof Yeah, I remember seeing it on a couple of sites listed as a PS3/360/PC game...1UP for example... :woot: http://www.gameklip.com/v/1606/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGS4-SS Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I though Alan Wake was confirmed MS exclusive some time ago (and by some, I mean a long). Oh well, all I want/need is Mass Effect. Alan Wake can wait :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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