PS3 version of Alone in the Dark getting a frame rate fix; not cancelled

by Jem Alexander { May 30th 2008 at 7:20AM }

You'd certainly be forgiven for believing that the release of the PS3 version of Alone in the Dark was looking a little unstable. There's been no real word on it for a while, despite the 360, Wii, PS2 and PC versions hitting store shelves next month. Thankfully, Eden Games have gone on record to say that a PS3 version is "not that far off." Claiming that they are having some frame rate issues, the game is still being fixed and tweaked in order to make it ready for public consumption.

The game will definitely be coming out this year, according to Eden Games' Nour Polloni. It's good to know Alone in the Dark hasn't been cancelled on the PS3 as many had feared. Being the cynics that we are, however, we can't help but think this is another one of those strategic delays, considering that the game was due out a week after arguably the biggest PS3 release this year: Metal Gear Solid 4. Just a thought.

Tags: alone-in-the-dark, atari, eden-games

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Danie @ May 30th 2008 8:10AM

Cancelled? When or where did they say

Hashbrown Hunter @ May 30th 2008 8:34AM

Though the devs didn't officially announce any cancellation A lot of people ASSUMED it was cancelled (especially considering all of the media coverage the other versions of the game were getting)

Matthew M @ May 30th 2008 8:40AM

Good chance that ol' Phil Harrison wanted the PS3 to be eqaul to the 360 version and ordered a delay.

Just my two cents anyway.

adolson @ May 30th 2008 9:22AM

That is a good point also... He may also have chimed in with a reminder about Metal Gear Solid, because let's face it, there wouldn't be many people picking it up if it launched that close. 360 owners don't have Metal Gear, nor do Wii owners, so it's like their consolation prize (and I don't mean that in a bad way; I'm not really a Metal Gear fan. AITD looks more my thing, actually).

Supino @ May 30th 2008 8:39AM

lazy devs again?

adolson @ May 30th 2008 9:20AM

Maybe they aren't used to the PS3's quirks, quite yet? Maybe they aren't lazy since they're actually bothering to try and get it working better, rather than just shipping it out, like, you know, how a lazy dev would do?

Reymo @ May 30th 2008 8:42AM

As long as the issues are worked out Im fine with it. Cant help to think that it is being delayed till after MGS comes out lol.

JoJo @ May 30th 2008 9:41AM

If it was delayed for MGS4.. that was a stupid idea, because i was planning to get alone in the dark and MGS4 anywazes.

But anywhoo.. i'll just be online on GTA IV killing everyone! xD

Kenology @ May 30th 2008 9:49AM

But many people can only get one or the other. Releasing both games at the same time is actually what would be a "stupid idea". MGS4 would certainly eat into AITD's sales.

JoJo @ May 30th 2008 9:55AM

Yes true. But sooner or later they will get alone in the dark.

Vcize @ May 30th 2008 10:25AM

Well, I'm glad they're taking the time to fix it rather than just releasing a broken version like Orange Box or R6V2 and saying "yeah we'll fix it eventually".