Alan Wake PC - Recoups costs in two days

**F34R** · 02-21-2012

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/al...s-in-48-hours/

Alan Wake for PC took the road less traveled to launch, but all those yellow bricks are made of gold from here on out. Developer Remedy, which was also the publisher of the PC version, revealed the game recouped its development and marketing expenses during "the first 48 hours" after launch on February 16.

"We are very happy with the sales and hitting #1 on Steam at launch was nothing short of amazing," Remedy's Aki Järvilehto noted on the game's forum.

Alan Wake returns this week to Xbox Live Arcade in mini-sequel Alan Wake's American Nightmare, which fans of the series will want to pick up. Thankfully, American Nightmare won't be the end of Wake's adventures on consoles, PC or any other future platform the writer finds himself surviving on.

**AaronSOLDIER** · 02-21-2012

Imagine what it would've done had it launched along with the Xbox version.

**Minnzy** · 02-21-2012

But but TEH PIRACY COST THEM ALL TEH MONIES!!!

Heh, I pirated this, played it for 30 minutes and 3 more minutes later my steam copy was purchased and paid for... hope it doesn't just fall apart from there lol

**Soldier 95B** · 02-21-2012

I am sure the low price helps too.

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**TEJ2025** · 02-21-2012

Originally Posted by Minnzy

But but TEH PIRACY COST THEM ALL TEH MONIES!!!

It doesn't help the money either.

**Minnzy** · 02-21-2012

Originally Posted by TEJ2025

It doesn't help the money either.

Ok... and?

**HellsJester** · 02-21-2012

They took so long putting it on PC i refuse to pay over $5 for it.
Looks like im waiting until Steam christmas sale 2013.

**Blacksite** · 02-21-2012

Originally Posted by HellsJester

They took so long putting it on PC i refuse to pay over $5 for it.
Looks like im waiting until Steam christmas sale 2013.

I would think you would be happy that Remedy decided to release the enhanced PC port of the game. They've already recouped their costs, so you're only hurting yourself.

**HellsJester** · 02-21-2012

Originally Posted by Blacksite

I would think you would be happy that Remedy decided to release the enhanced PC port of the game. They've already recouped their costs, so you're only hurting yourself.

Im not really excited about the game so its not hurting me at all.

**Inzane2050** · 02-21-2012

Thank goodness it was just a simple port over. Otherwise Remedy would be in trouble, especially selling the game at only $30. It's saddening to know that PC is not as profitable as it used to be. Pirates be damned...

**LfCpS3** · 02-21-2012

Originally Posted by Soldier 95B

I am sure the low price helps too.

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but having to wait 2 years might have not.

I hope they release american nightmares on steam and if any other AW games come to the PC, bye bye 360!

**Soldier 95B** · 02-21-2012

Originally Posted by LfCpS3

but having to wait 2 years might have not.

Why would that matter? It is still the same game. Whether I played it two years ago, or today, the game or experience doesn't change. Looks like it was a success on PC and 360.

I hope they release american nightmares on steam and if any other AW games come to the PC, bye bye 360!

As long as it is on the 360 as well. If not, then bye bye Alan Wake.

**keefy** · 02-21-2012

Soemthing feels weird about the mouse movement when controlling the camera which I do not like.

**F34R** · 02-21-2012

Yeah, the camera was a little weird at first, but I don't even notice it now.

**AaronSOLDIER** · 02-21-2012

Someone needs to post some 1080p max settings screens!

**F34R** · 02-21-2012

I guess I can do that because I if I set it up like that, I'll be getting 1fps - perfect for stills!!! ROFL>

**keefy** · 02-21-2012

Someone already did.

http://www.psu.com/forums/showthread...axed-out-on-PC

**Blacksite** · 02-21-2012

Originally Posted by F34R

I guess I can do that because I if I set it up like that, I'll be getting 1fps - perfect for stills!!! ROFL>

My PC will slow to a crawl when I start popping flares. But I am thinking about picking up a GTX 560 and a better PSU to accommodate it.

**F34R** · 02-21-2012

I was on my laptop when I posted that lol. Lemme see what my main PC can handle.

**Thorzilla** · 02-21-2012

Originally Posted by Minnzy

But but TEH PIRACY COST THEM ALL TEH MONIES!!!

Heh, I pirated this, played it for 30 minutes and 3 more minutes later my steam copy was purchased and paid for... hope it doesn't just fall apart from there lol

That's what I do most of the time with PC games. I just download a game as a demo. If I like it, I buy it (Mass Effect and Max Payne for example). If not, I didn't get to waste my money on it and never play it again or I just delete it.