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Joystiq review: Alan Wake DLC 'The Signal'

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Alan Wake's mysteries still linger, months after a pitch-perfect conclusion. Unlike most downloadable add-ons introduced after the fact, the first of two new episodes, "The Signal," comes after the fiction and wisely targets fans who wouldn't care much for standard DLC fare like "Additional killing grounds!" or "Deadlier explosive rounds!" If you just wanted to share a few more words with the imperiled author (and get 250 Gamerscore out of it), here's your chance.

Well, provided you can find him. The man's having trouble finding himself in the town of Bright Falls, which grows even more unstable and incoherent with every step he takes. Once again it's unclear where the world ends and the writer begins, and the developers at Remedy don't waste time before they start shoving reality and fiction into the same space.

Kirby Wii on the way

CVG: Kirby looks set to make his return in a Wii game in the next 12 months as Hoshi No Kirby (Kirby Of The Stars) has appeared on Nintendo's latest release schedule.

The new schedule was released as part of Nintendo's Financial Results Briefing and Hoshi No Kirby appears alongside the Legend Of Zelda (Temp) in the list.

However, the release dates for both games are listed as TBA and neither appears in the Europe or US sections of the schedule. It's also worth pointing out that Hoshi No Kirby also appeared in last year's Financial Results Briefing.

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‘Alan Wake: The Signal’ adds some much-needed clarity for the main game

The 90-minute DLC continues immediately after where the main game ends, offering a chance to beef up that abrupt “conclusion”

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Toby_19812506d ago (Edited 2506d ago )

Whatever happen to Remedy? Are they still an independent developer

NovusTerminus2506d ago

Yes, after Alan Wake they moved on to launch Quantum Break, and currently are working on a new game with no systems announced for it.

Ricegum2506d ago

They went multiplatform so as a PlayStation 4 owner I'm looking forward to what they bring out.

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Krysis2506d ago

@solidsnake while you are entitled to your opinion, Alan wake was one of the best games of last gen.

DrumBeat2505d ago

Maybe it's just a physical game they play in the studio. Like tag or hide and seek.

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Goldby2506d ago

should be an opinion piece as this dlc came out like 7 years ago

DeadManMMX2506d ago

The Signal and The Writer don't just offer clarity they are the continuation and true ending of the game. I love that game but I'm not a fan of the practice of DLC conclusions. This game, Dead Space 3, Dead Rising 4 others I can't quite remember.

TekoIie2506d ago

I think this game was an example of something with a full blown sequel planned but MS dictated that they'd only be willing to fund dlc and a smaller game.

Had the game been more successful I think we'd have seen an Alan Wake 2 by now.

Xb1ps42506d ago (Edited 2506d ago )

Loved this game... ms had so many great games last gen and gen before that, sadly i could only imagine what it would of been like with the 1x with sequels like this game and perfect dark, brute force, ninja Gaige now would be insane! Crimson skies, kameo...

Damn ms why you gave up on so many great franchises? I’m sure I’m missing many more games!

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Alan Wake's Two Expansions Now Free on Xbox One, Xbox 360

The two expansion packs for Remedy Entertainment's 2010 Xbox 360 thriller Alan Wake are now free. You can grab The Signal and The Writer on Xbox Live right now at no cost.

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spicelicka3088d ago

These are standalone right? We don't need Alan wake for them?

Gazondaily3088d ago

Yeah I wonder if this is the case too. If so, that's amazing.

spicelicka3088d ago

I think they do require Alan wake. On the Xbox site it says "This add-on works with Alan wake".

American nightmare is the only one that's independent.

TheCommentator3088d ago

You are correct, Spicelicka, both free episodes are add ons to Alan Wake. American Nightmare is the only stand alone. Interesting thing I noticed while looking the content up though... There's a 6 episode, live action prequel called Bright Falls on the marketplace I didn't know they made. I'm thinking about ckecking it out but I want to read into it a bit more.

crazychris41243088d ago

Just picked up Alan Wake yesterday, I have perfect timing

ghostface93088d ago

Cool does anyone know when they will send codes out for those who preordered quantum break I still havent got mine and want to play american nightmare after I am done with it. Quantum break has been great so far

illtownNJONE3088d ago

american nightmare took 2weeks after I preorderd QB and Alan Wake is 7-10 days after release of QB

EazyC3088d ago

Did that game do well? I remember playing it at a friends and being so surprised that it doesn't have more recognition.