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Alan Wake: The Writer

Alan Wake: The Writer

The Writer is the final episodic chapter of DLC for Alan Wake, Remedy and Microsoft's harrowing horror action game. The game features the song "The Darkest Star" by Depeche Mode.

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Remedy Entertainment

Microsoft Game Studios, Remedy Entertainment

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12 Oct 2010

16 years ago

PCXbox 360

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The Writer is the final episodic chapter of DLC for Alan Wake, Remedy and Microsoft's harrowing horror action game. The game features the song "The Darkest Star" by Depeche Mode.

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