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Alan Wake PC – SLI Workaround with amazing scaling

Alan Wake has just been released and as we’ve informed you, there isn’t currently any SLI profile for it. But alas, the PC community has found a temporary workaround for it. A lot of Nvidia users have been testing the available SLI profiles to see whether or not there was an SLI profile that could offer great scaling. Naturally, running the game in AFR2 let’s you use your SLI cards but unfortunately, the scaling is awful. Not only that, but there is a negative performance hit when SLI is enabled via that option. However, there is no reason to panic SLI owners, as there is a workaround and a game profile that offers great SLI scaling. Continue reading Alan Wake PC – SLI Workaround with amazing scaling

Alan Wake – PC Trailer

Remedy has just released a PC trailer for Alan Wake. This trailer appeared a couple of hours ago on Alan Wake’s Steam page and re-confirms the game’s release date. Alan Wake PC is coming on February 16th and will feature better graphics, proper controls and the ability to hide the game’s HUD. A boxed version is scheduled for a March 2nd release. Enjoy! Continue reading Alan Wake – PC Trailer

Alan Wake – Graphical Differences Between the PC and the X360 Settings

Alan Wake PC is almost upon us, but have you ever wondered what has been changed or tweaked between the PC and the X360 version? Naturally, most of you think that the game’s resolution is the only thing changed. Well, you are wrong. There are some additional juicy differences between these two versions and Remedy’s Markus has revealed them. Shadows, SSAO, Volumetric Lights, GodRay and LOD distance have been either improved or added to the PC, so keep reading to find out what has been changed. Continue reading Alan Wake – Graphical Differences Between the PC and the X360 Settings

Alan Wake – PC vs X360 Comparison Video

YouTube’s member, ‘shinnntube’, went ahead and made a comparison video between the PC and the X360 version. Although the preview version does not include all the re-touched textures that Remedy has added to the game, we can clearly see a better terrain and environment on the PC. Alan Wake’s coat also looks better than the one found in the X360 and generally speaking, there is a noticeable improvement in the game’s graphics. Alan Wake PC is slated for a February 16th release. Enjoy! Continue reading Alan Wake – PC vs X360 Comparison Video

Alan Wake PC retail is dated for a March 2nd release; Limited Edition detailed

Here is some good news for those wishing to purchase the retail version of Alan Wake PC. According to Nordic Games, the game’s publisher, the retail version of Alan Wake PC will be hitting online and retail stores in March 2nd in Europe. No word yet for the release date of the North American version of the retail but we can asume that it will be around that time. Continue reading Alan Wake PC retail is dated for a March 2nd release; Limited Edition detailed

Alan Wake – PC vs X360 Comparison Teaser Image; PC shows noticeable graphical improvements

Admit it. Most of you, PC gamers were simply expecting a small graphical increase over the X360 version of Alan Wake, right? Well, guess again. Remedy’s Markus has released a teaser comparison between the X360 version and the PC version (1080p in high detail) and as you can see, the PC version has noticeable improvements in textures, shader effects and LOD detail. Make no mistake, Alan Wake PC will look great and we can’t wait to get our hands on it. Alan Wake PC is slated for release on February 16th. Continue reading Alan Wake – PC vs X360 Comparison Teaser Image; PC shows noticeable graphical improvements

Alan Wake PC Details – Multi-GPUs are not recommended, 7970 able to handle 3-screen mode well

Alan Wake PC is coming in two weeks and we have some brand new information on it. First and foremost, those screenshots that were posted yesterday were from an earlier build and didn’t feature some re-worked textures. This is pretty evident at the ground textures that are blurry and according to Remedy’s Markus, the final build will look even better. Continue reading Alan Wake PC Details – Multi-GPUs are not recommended, 7970 able to handle 3-screen mode well

Alan Wake PC is coming on February 16th; new PC screenshots released

The time you’ve all been waiting has finally come. Remedy Entertainment announced today that Alan Wake will be available on PCs through Steam on February 16th and soon afterwards through other popular digital channels. Additionally, a boxed retail version of the game is coming soon. Steam pricing is confirmed as follows: $29.99 (game + DLCs) and $34.99 (LCE). Continue reading Alan Wake PC is coming on February 16th; new PC screenshots released

Alan Wake PC Details – Textures will be polished at specific spots, game uses 6991 textures in total

Since the announcement of Alan Wake’s PC version, a lot of gamers have been wondering whether Remedy would be using textures of a higher resolution or not. And at last, we can finally answer to that question. The answer though might not be the one you’ve been hoping to, as Alan Wake PC will feature some polished textures here and there but not a proper HD texture pack. And since Remedy won’t provide gamers with any mod tools, we don’t expect to see any unofficial HD pack from its fans anytime soon. Continue reading Alan Wake PC Details – Textures will be polished at specific spots, game uses 6991 textures in total

New Alan Wake PC screenshot shows off the game’s TOD

Well, well looky here. A new PC screenshot from Alan Wake has been released and nobody had noticed it. And since we know that you want every bit of information about this highly anticipated PC release, here it is. This screenshot was revealed by Nordic Games, publishers of Alan Wake PC’s retail version, at its official page and according to the publisher, it’s from a recent build of the PC version. Alan Wake PC is slated for a February released and you can view its screenshot bellow. Enjoy! Continue reading New Alan Wake PC screenshot shows off the game’s TOD