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  • All six episodes of Bright Falls now available online

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    Griffin McElroy
    Griffin McElroy
    05.14.2010

    If you're hoping to get acquainted with the world of Alan Wake before the game's extremely imminent release, you may want to watch the six-part mini-series Bright Falls, all of which is now available on Machinima's YouTube channel. Regardless of whether or not you understand a lick of what transpires during the Twin Peaks-esque series, it's still a really well-made tie-in, and gives a great sense of the unsettling environments the titular Wake will be exploring. If you want more information about Bright Falls after viewing the series, we suggest checking out our interview with co-writer and director Phillip Van. Watch: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5 and Episode 6

  • Bright Falls director Phillip Van explains how to create a fictional town

    by 
    Griffin McElroy
    Griffin McElroy
    05.03.2010

    Since last week's release of the first two episodes of "Bright Falls," the six-part prequel to Alan Wake, we've been feverishly wondering how a live action video game tie-in could be so ... non-abysmal. To find the cause of this phenomenon, we went straight to the source: the series' co-writer and director, Phillip Van. Check out our interview with Van just past the jump to learn about the thematic inspirations and environmental tribulations that went into the creation of "Bright Falls."