Eigentlich war der EU-Releasetermin von Alan Wake für den 21. Mai 2010 geplant. Nun hat Microsoft und Remedy Entertainment bekanntgegeben, dass Alan Wake bereits am 14. Mai 2010 - also eine Woche früher - im Handel erscheint.
Eine entsprechende Pressemitteilung wurde ebenfalls veröffentlicht:
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ALAN WAKE STEPS INTO THE LIGHT EARLY IN EUROPE
The psychological action thriller, exclusive to Xbox 360, will be in stores across Europe from 14th May
LONDON - 7 April 2010 - Microsoft is delighted to announce that Alan Wake will be hitting stores across Europe on Friday 14th May a full week ahead of its original release date.
"Fans in the UK have been crying out to get their hands on Alan Wake since it was first announced and were thrilled to be able to deliver it to them early," said Stephen McGill, Director, Xbox & Entertainment, Microsoft UK.
In this long-awaited title, exclusive to Xbox 360, players assume the role of Alan Wake, a best-selling crime writer suffering from writers block, who escapes to a small town only to experience the mysterious disappearance of his wife. An intense psychological thriller from Remedy, the creators of Max Payne, Alan Wake looks to raise the bar for future games, creating a true cinematic experience.
Rated BBFC 15, Alan Wake will be available for an estimated retail price of £49.99.[/quote]