Alan Wake, the game's protagonist, is a bestselling horror writer, who writes a novel about his darkest nightmares. In the game, those nightmares come true...

The game features a massive, open world for the players to explore, with mission based exploration in the single player adventure.

X06: Alan Wake Eyes-on - September 28, 2006
You won't believe our eyes.

E3 2005: Alan Wake - May 18, 2005
We get our first look at the man who couldn't sleep.

Most Anticipated Games of 2007 - January 22, 2007
In a year filled with promise and heavy hitters, which games rank the highest?

Xbox 360: The One Year Retrospective - November 22, 2006
How has Microsoft's early bird console performed? Where have we come in one year's time? IGN takes a look back.

X06: The Future of Interactive Entertainment - UK, October 10, 2006
Peter Jackson, Peter Molyneux and Dr. Greg Zeschuk discuss story-telling and the next gen.

X06: The Big Picture - October 5, 2006
The show is over. What does Microsoft's European event mean to you?

X06: The Barcelona Top Five - October 4, 2006
We pick the best of X06.

Games: Pre-E3 2006 Podcast - May 4, 2006
The IGN editors discuss the conferences, the games, the rumors, the hardware, the booth babes, and the chaos that is E3.

Pre-E3 2005: Xbox 360 The Software - May 12, 2005
A handy index of all known Xbox 360 titles.

The Lust List: 10/9/06 - October 9, 2006
In which we take a look at what games you, the readers, are jonesing for.

X06: Live Microsoft News Conference Report - September 27, 2006
Microsoft hits Europe with news on Marvel's MMO, Gears of War, new XBLA and more.

X06: IGN's Barcelona Predictions - September 26, 2006
What's the big news at this year's X06?

Xbox Marketplace Is Now a Game Showcase - September 18, 2006
Microsoft to debut TGS and X06 details on Live. What's to see?

E3 2006: Microsoft Reveals X360 Lineup - May 9, 2006
The company reveals its showcase titles for the show.

E3 2006: Alan Wake 360, Vista Exclusive - May 9, 2006
Microsoft has confirmed it has the psychological action thriller all to itself.

Pre-E3 2006: No Alan Wake at E3 - April 28, 2006
Remedy hits the snooze button in favor of emerging fresh and ready later this year.

E3 2005: Alan Wake Announced - May 18, 2005
Remedy seeks to play with your mind. Literally.

E3 2005: New Alan Wake Info - May 17, 2005
Is it survival horror?

Pre-E3 2005: Remedy to Reveal New Title - April 21, 2005
The house of Max Payne has a surprise in the works.

Games: Remedy Unveils Alan Wake - May 18, 2005
A psychological action thriller from the makers of Max Payne.