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[UPDATE] Atari delays PS3 version of Alone in the Dark 5

  • Posted September 6th, 2007 at 12:15 EDT by Mike Harradence
  • 15 Comments

The PlayStation 3 version of Alone in the Dark 5 will no longer be released alongside its PC and Xbox 360 counterparts early next year, publisher Atari has today confirmed.

The game was originally slated to appear simultaneously on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC some time before the end of the company’s fiscal year concluding March 2008. However, while no specific details were given, the firm has confirmed to Eurogamer that the PS3 version will now arrive at a later date.

As with previous instalments, Alone in the Dark 5 casts players in the shoes of paranormal investigator, Edward Carnby. Set in the year 2006, Carnby is tasked with pursuing a series of strange occurrences in New York City’s Central Park while battling hordes of demonic creatures set in fully interactive environments. Featuring all-new physics and visual effects, Alone in the Dark 5 is set to be the most realistic entry in the series to date.

Update (Sept 6th): Eurogamer has learned today that the game will in fact not be delayed, despite being informed that the PC and Xbox 360 versions were due to be released first.

A firm release date has yet to be announced, however, so stay tuned for more information.

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  1. tanner1

    • 2:39am EDT - September 5th, 2007

    Is this delay 4 the euros yet again or do the americans 4 once miss out aswell

  2. wiggsj

    • 3:29am EDT - September 5th, 2007

    The delay will effect everyone.  Bummer another game being delayed, hey just make them better I've been horribly disappointed with 3rd party games.  Tigerwoods08??------------WOW horrible!!-----looks like ps2 graphics. F -EA!!

  3. gingo

    • 4:22am EDT - September 5th, 2007

    psn id: gingo... meh Atari have sucked for the last 10 years so i dont giv a dam if they delayed every1 of their games

  4. dragon1989 | abdesalam

    • 4:44am EDT - September 5th, 2007

    ohh that bad because i really love this game

  5. Punisher99

    • 5:55am EDT - September 5th, 2007

    Alone in the Dark 5? I've never even played Alone in the Dark 1,2,3, or 4.

  6. sofaking13

    • 6:25am EDT - September 5th, 2007

    Alone in the Dark are actually some interesting games....but wtf...barely any games come out on time these days, it's pretty weak.

  7. tabular

    • 8:39am EDT - September 5th, 2007

    Guess the PS3 is still harder to develop for. Just make sure the PS3 version runs the best and I'll be happy.

  8. jphuff | jphuff

    • 8:57am EDT - September 5th, 2007

    This is no big deal.  These delays so far have come down to weeks.  With the recent optimization of the UT3 engine, etc, this should be expected.  And with short delays to incorporate better technology and code, I don't think it matters one bit if a game is delayed for a few weeks.  Now 3-6 MONTHS would be not so good! :)

  9. SlimDan22

    • 10:33am EDT - September 5th, 2007

    errr

  10. gameoholic

    • 6:29pm EDT - September 5th, 2007

    BUT!! Don't forget people, MS might have something to do w/ this, remember, the best thing MS is good at is blowing there money to keep as many games as possible, and as long as possible, from Sony. If you look real close to MS, they got stretch marks around there mouths. LOL!!! I am looking forward to this game thou, when ever it comes out.

  11. Dave-The-Rave | Dave-The-Rave

    • 6:14am EDT - September 6th, 2007

    The game HAS NOT BEEN DELAYED !!

    http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=82845

  12. peeS3rulz

    • 8:52am EDT - September 6th, 2007

    Gaah. the PS3 should be re-named the "machine the plays old 360 games at a lower frame rate 3."

  13. McFart

    • 10:29am EDT - September 6th, 2007

    Give me 'F'! Give me an 'U'! Give me 'C'! Give me 'K'! Give me an 'Y'! Give me an 'O'! Give me an 'U'! Give me A.T.A.R.I.! ...thank you! ....you've been a wonderful audience....

  14. djrussell

    • 12:11pm EDT - September 6th, 2007

    well at least it hasnt been delayed.

  15. tabular

    • 3:34pm EDT - September 14th, 2007

    peeS3rulz: "PS3 should be re-named the 'plays old 360 games at a lower frame rate 3'" Why would you say that, when 9 of the 10 best games for it have been exclusive? (and Oblivion had a BETTER frame rate)

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