Alan Wake Official "touched up screens" statements and other FAQ

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Counti said:

MikeB said:

@ Counti

I don't see hundreds of light sources in Alan Wake. Killzone 2 does an amazing job highlighting it's complex character models with high quality assets. For example when shooting someone down standing next to you in the dark.

Just look at the shadows. They look sooooo much better in Alan Wake. Alan Wake is build from the ground up with the "Light" as weapon. It will set the new standard for lighting in games.

We just got a glimps of the amazing scenery in Alan Wake, there is so much more to see. And its not just about which game has the best HDR. Its about the complete package.

but in the complete technical package Alan Wake will not win either

this is not game that has been built to be a technical "showcase"
In general, lenghty developpement = old engine = lower probability to be technically the best at the release

this is a game that has been built to have an "amazing" atmoshpere

I would prefer people to defend Alan Wake as a GOTY contender (atmoshpere, gameplat or whatever) more than a "technical GOTY"
... because it will not be.