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Monday26th Jun 2023
Random Alan Wake's Opening Quote Was Bought From Stephen King For Just $1
Heeeeere's Alan!
If you've played Alan Wake Remastered on the Switch (or any other platform, for that matter) then you'll have no doubt noticed that the opening line is quite unique in that it directly quotes the exceptionally popular author, Stephen King. This was a deliberate decision from the game's writer Sam Lake, who told Eurogamer that he...
Tuesday1st Nov 2022
Video New Switch Hardware Won't Stop Bad Ports
Port-ability
There's been a fair number of Switch ports this year alone. Some are surprising, others long-awaited and requested, but every time a game on another system makes its way onto Nintendo's hybrid console, there's always a bit of a debate that often leads to a discussion of the Switch 2, Switch Pro — whatever you want to call it. The...
Thursday27th Oct 2022
Nintendo Download 27th October (North America)
Bayonetta 3! Factorio! Signalis!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Bayonetta 3 (Nintendo, 28th Oct, $59.99) -...
Friday21st Oct 2022
Video Here's What Alan Wake Remastered Looks Like On Switch
We have something important to tell you
Not so long ago, we brought you the NL verdict on Alan Wake Remastered, the long-rumoured port of last year's PS5, Xbox Series, and PC rerelease of Alan Wake. And it's still a classic, for sure, but there are some rough edges to be found in this version of the game. To show you what we mean, we've managed to...
Thursday20th Oct 2022
News Grab Your Torch, Alan Wake Remastered Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch
Follow my light
Surprise! You might have forgotten that Alan Wake Remastered was quietly announced for the Switch earlier this year, but now you know for sure, because it's out right now. Alan Wake originally launched as a console exclusive on the Xbox 360 back in May 2010 from developer Remedy Entertainment. After teaming up with publisher Epic...
Thursday12th May 2022
News Alan Wake Remastered Is Heading To Switch This Fall
He's a writer, you know
In an announcement that was expected ages ago following the appearance of an age rating, Alan Wake Remastered is confirmed to be heading to Switch this Autumn / Fall as an eShop-only release. Previously released on PS4/PS5 and Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S, the pleasing news is that it'll be running natively, not as a Cloud...
Friday1st Oct 2021
Random Sam Lake Jumped In A Lake To Promote Alan Wake: Remastered
Peak Sam Lake behaviour, tbh
On the video game developer chart of weird to normal, and serious to goofy, where Hideo Kojima is weird/serious and Rare is normal/goofy, you'll find Remedy creative director Sam Lake firmly in the weird/goofy category. His latest publicity stunt for the release of Alan Wake Remastered is proof of this, as the madman...
Tuesday21st Sep 2021
News Alan Wake Remastered Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch
Classification spotted in Brazil
It looks like Remedy Entertainment - the creator of Control - might be bringing its action-adventure game, Alan Wake Remastered, across to the Nintendo Switch. A new listing on the Brazil Advisory Rating Board suggests the title is en route to Nintendo's hybrid platform in some way or form. Being the "remastered"...
Thursday19th Sep 2019
Rumour Switch Port Specialist Virtuos Believed To Be Working On Alan Wake Remaster
Reawakening
According to YouTuber Doctre81 – best known in recent times for uncovering evidence of The Witcher 3 on Switch prior to its official announcement – a LinkedIn profile for the former lead software engineer at Virtuos reveals the developer has been working on an unannounced triple-A "action adventur
