Latest News: 2012-02-21T10:13:24Z Copyright (c) 2012, Nordic Games ExpressionEngine tag:nordicgames.se,2012:02:20 tag:nordicgames.se,2012:index.php/site/index/2.1702 2012-02-20T12:54:34Z 2012-02-20T13:36:35Z Nordic Games pbrock@nordicgames.at
We have great news for you: the forum is back online in absolute mint condition and can be found here: http://forum.nordicgames.at

In the next couple of hours we will give it some visual presence on the main site as well, so that an easy access for new-boarders are guaranteed. {extended} ]]> tag:staging.starfysh.com,2012:wpr/nordic_games/index.php/site/index/3.1700 2012-02-09T11:35:23Z 2012-02-21T10:13:24Z Nordic Games pbrock@nordicgames.at The boxed version of "Alan Wake" for PC will hit the shelves on March 2 2012, the digital version will be available via Steam on February 16 2012.

Here is the box content for both boxed editions:

(Better than) Standard Edition:
- Premium packaging
- Disc 1: Main game plus both DLCs „The Signal“ and „The Writer“
- Disc 2: OST of the game including 13 Tracks (Audio-CD)
- 6 Post cards with different pictures/scenes from the game
- Manual
- 1 poster (printed on both sides)
- 7 stickers with different pictures/scenes/characters from the game

Collectors' Edition:
- Premium packaging
- Disc 1: Main game plus both DLCs „The Signal“ and „The Writer“; Additionally, the main game of the LCE contains audio commentary and background information by Remedy, which can be switched on in addition to the game
- Disc 2: OST of the game including 13 Tracks (Audio-CD)
- Disc 3: Bonus Disc: History of Remedy, Making of “Alan Wake”, Making of a thriller, music video "War" by "Poets of the Fall", several trailers to the game, Storyboard (witch concept art) as a movie clip
- The “Alan Wake Files”; 144 pages with evidence on the mysterious incidents around Alan Wake and Bright Falls, compiled by the ficticious author Clay Steward (same print format as the game manual )
- 6 Post cards with different pictures/scenes from the game
- Manual
- 1 poster (printed on both sides)
- 7 stickers with different pictures/scenes/characters from the game {extended} ]]> tag:nordicgames.se,2012:index.php/site/index/2.1699 2012-02-09T09:34:22Z 2012-02-21T10:12:23Z Nordic Games pbrock@nordicgames.at The boxed version of "Alan Wake" for PC will hit the shelves on March 2 2012, the digital version will be available via Steam on February 16 2012.

Here is the box content for both boxed editions:

(Better than) Standard Edition:
- Premium packaging
- Disc 1: Main game plus both DLCs „The Signal“ and „The Writer“
- Disc 2: OST of the game including 13 Tracks (Audio-CD)
- 6 Post cards with different pictures/scenes from the game
- Manual
- 1 poster (printed on both sides)
- 7 stickers with different pictures/scenes/characters from the game

Collectors' Edition:
- Premium packaging
- Disc 1: Main game plus both DLCs „The Signal“ and „The Writer“; Additionally, the main game of the LCE contains audio commentary and background information by Remedy, which can be switched on in addition to the game
- Disc 2: OST of the game including 13 Tracks (Audio-CD)
- Disc 3: Bonus Disc: History of Remedy, Making of “Alan Wake”, Making of a thriller, music video "War" by “Poets of the Fall”, several trailers to the game, Storyboard (witch concept art) as a movie clip
- The “Alan Wake Files”; 144 pages with evidence on the mysterious incidents around Alan Wake and Bright Falls, compiled by the ficticious author Clay Steward (same print format as the game manual )
- 6 Post cards with different pictures/scenes from the game
- Manual
- 1 poster (printed on both sides)
- 7 stickers with different pictures/scenes/characters from the game
{extended} ]]> tag:nordicgames.se,2012:index.php/site/index/2.1697 2012-01-26T10:57:00Z 2012-01-26T10:59:01Z Nordic Games pbrock@nordicgames.at
“It goes without saying that we are very happy and proud to work together with some of the greatest talents and artists of the games industry”, commented Lars Wingefors, CEO of Nordic Games GmbH. “We are really looking forward to the PC version of Alan Wake, especially as we are talking about a fantastic PC adaptation thereof, rather than a mere porting of the code. We will talk about this in more detail in the upcoming weeks” he added.

“We’re very excited that we have the opportunity to bring the PC version of Alan Wake to retail and the fans out there.” said Matias Myllyrinne, CEO of Remedy Entertainment. “Working closely with Nordic Games we can deliver an amazing experience to PC gamers.”

Alan Wake was selected as TIME Magazine’s Game of the Year. Visit http://www.alanwake.com for more information on the game, or go to http://www.nordicgames.at for trade- & press related information regarding “Alan Wake”.

Story:

In this story-driven and intense Psychological Action Thriller, players assume the role of Alan Wake, a best-selling suspense author suffering from writer's block, who escapes to a small town only to experience the mysterious disappearance of his wife. Set in the seemingly idyllic town of Bright Falls, Washington, "Alan Wake" draws players into an intense, cinematic world that enables players to explore the hyper-realistic and interactive environments. "Alan Wake" is structured in an episodic format, much like a thriller TV-series, with a deeply engaging and suspenseful storyline unveiling plot twists and profound character revelations in nearly every episode.
Players will unravel the riveting plot through multilayered character interactions, unique problem-solving and intense combat against the darkest of enemies. In this nightmarish world, where the boundaries between reality and fiction become increasingly blurred and ambiguous, Alan Wake must use a variety of weapons to survive, including his most powerful ally against the darkness - light itself.

Features:

• Intense psychological thriller. “Alan Wake” delivers a deeply psychological and finely crafted plot that raises the bar of storytelling in video games. The riveting story of “Alan Wake” is further intensified by a movie-like atmosphere, compelling situations, memorable characters and real-time pacing. Remedy has a record of creating and developing games with unique cinematic presentation and exceptionally high production values. The developer makes use of all gaming technology at hand to tell a powerful story that immerses the gamer in the intense emotion and suspense of Alan Wake’s thrilling adventure.
• Light as a combat element. As the story progresses, nights grow longer and days grow shorter. This poses a severe problem for Alan Wake since his enemies seemingly gain strength from the shadows, and before long light itself becomes his greatest ally. Players must skillfully combine their use of light with more conventional weapons to stand a chance against these Taken.
• Realistic, interactive environment. Set in the town of Bright Falls, the hyperdetailed environments of the Pacific Northwest play an important role; even the change in daylight and weather will profoundly affect the characters and enemies. The game’s advanced rendering engine provides amazingly realistic environments that bring this world to detailed life — from the lush forest of evergreen trees to the quaint small-town buildings and streets. The world of “Alan Wake” is alive and real.
• Episodic narrative. The mission-based structure of “Alan Wake” creates an episodic narrative similar to a deeply structured dramatic television series. As the episodes progress, gameplay will evolve to introduce new elements and characters, escalating the level of threat and action in the game.

Screenshots:

Screenshot 1: http://www.nordicgames.at/email/images/20120126-aw_screen_01.jpg
Screenshot 2: http://www.nordicgames.at/email/images/20120126-aw_screen_02.jpg {extended} ]]> tag:staging.starfysh.com,2012:wpr/nordic_games/index.php/site/index/3.1696 2012-01-26T09:38:39Z 2012-01-26T10:59:40Z Nordic Games pbrock@nordicgames.at
“It goes without saying that we are very happy and proud to work together with some of the greatest talents and artists of the games industry”, commented Lars Wingefors, CEO of Nordic Games GmbH. “We are really looking forward to the PC version of Alan Wake, especially as we are talking about a fantastic PC adaptation thereof, rather than a mere porting of the code. We will talk about this in more detail in the upcoming weeks” he added.

“We’re very excited that we have the opportunity to bring the PC version of Alan Wake to retail and the fans out there.” said Matias Myllyrinne, CEO of Remedy Entertainment. “Working closely with Nordic Games we can deliver an amazing experience to PC gamers.”

Alan Wake was selected as TIME Magazine’s Game of the Year. Visit http://www.alanwake.com for more information on the game, or go to http://www.nordicgames.at for trade- & press related information regarding “Alan Wake”.

Story:

In this story-driven and intense Psychological Action Thriller, players assume the role of Alan Wake, a best-selling suspense author suffering from writer's block, who escapes to a small town only to experience the mysterious disappearance of his wife. Set in the seemingly idyllic town of Bright Falls, Washington, "Alan Wake" draws players into an intense, cinematic world that enables players to explore the hyper-realistic and interactive environments. "Alan Wake" is structured in an episodic format, much like a thriller TV-series, with a deeply engaging and suspenseful storyline unveiling plot twists and profound character revelations in nearly every episode.
Players will unravel the riveting plot through multilayered character interactions, unique problem-solving and intense combat against the darkest of enemies. In this nightmarish world, where the boundaries between reality and fiction become increasingly blurred and ambiguous, Alan Wake must use a variety of weapons to survive, including his most powerful ally against the darkness - light itself.

Features:

• Intense psychological thriller. “Alan Wake” delivers a deeply psychological and finely crafted plot that raises the bar of storytelling in video games. The riveting story of “Alan Wake” is further intensified by a movie-like atmosphere, compelling situations, memorable characters and real-time pacing. Remedy has a record of creating and developing games with unique cinematic presentation and exceptionally high production values. The developer makes use of all gaming technology at hand to tell a powerful story that immerses the gamer in the intense emotion and suspense of Alan Wake’s thrilling adventure.
• Light as a combat element. As the story progresses, nights grow longer and days grow shorter. This poses a severe problem for Alan Wake since his enemies seemingly gain strength from the shadows, and before long light itself becomes his greatest ally. Players must skillfully combine their use of light with more conventional weapons to stand a chance against these Taken.
• Realistic, interactive environment. Set in the town of Bright Falls, the hyperdetailed environments of the Pacific Northwest play an important role; even the change in daylight and weather will profoundly affect the characters and enemies. The game’s advanced rendering engine provides amazingly realistic environments that bring this world to detailed life — from the lush forest of evergreen trees to the quaint small-town buildings and streets. The world of “Alan Wake” is alive and real.
• Episodic narrative. The mission-based structure of “Alan Wake” creates an episodic narrative similar to a deeply structured dramatic television series. As the episodes progress, gameplay will evolve to introduce new elements and characters, escalating the level of threat and action in the game.

Screenshots:

Screenshot 1: http://www.nordicgames.at/email/images/20120126-aw_screen_01.jpg
Screenshot 2: http://www.nordicgames.at/email/images/20120126-aw_screen_02.jpg {extended} ]]> tag:nordicgames.se,2011:index.php/site/index/2.1692 2011-12-20T10:37:38Z 2011-12-22T12:26:39Z Nordic Games pbrock@nordicgames.at
The next and final patch for Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition has arrived. The Community Patch Team and Nordic Games were able to "borrow" Santa Claus' sleigh and squeeze this slice of fried gold down your chimneys right before he needs it back again.

Here are links to several download mirrors (thanks to each and every one of them):
Nordic Games
Mad Vulture
Gamefront
Atomicgamer
Gamershell

As a little extra, we had our Christmas elves retrieve the entire Changelog-compendium out of Xardas' archives for your reading pleasure (tome alert!):
Changelog.txt

Finally, we wish all of you out there a merry Christmas, a happy Hanukkah, a kinetic Kwanzaa, a serene Solstice and heaps of fun, no matter how you spend this time of the year. Enjoy the last days of 2011 and get ready for an eventful 2012.

The Nordic Games Team {extended} ]]> tag:nordicgames.se,2011:index.php/site/index/2.1650 2011-12-01T10:35:00Z 2011-12-01T11:21:01Z Nordic Games pbrock@nordicgames.at
We will notify all winners in the course of today via email.
Here is a nice, exclusive sneak preview at what is (unfortunately, for some of us) going to leave our office in the next days.




Here are the correct answers to our questions again:
1. D
2. D
3. E

We want to thank all participants and congratulate the soon-to-be-determined winners of our little sweepstake! {extended} ]]> tag:nordicgames.se,2011:index.php/site/index/2.1644 2011-11-17T08:37:43Z 2011-11-17T10:31:44Z Nordic Games pbrock@nordicgames.at
Aside from “JoWooD” and “The Adventure Company”, “DreamCatcher” will become the third publishing label within Nordic Games GmbH, with the plan to re-launch the extensive back catalogue of games and further expand on the wholly owned IPs and licences .

Basic business operations will be handled from Vienna, Austria, whereas Nordic Games is currently in negotiations with North American companies regarding the distribution and marketing of products.

“We are very happy that we were able to close the deal according to our internal schedule. After the incorporation of the “JoWooD” and “The Adventure Company” publishing label, “DreamCatcher” is the third and last to follow for the time being”, commented Nordic Games Holding AB CEO, Lars Wingefors. “Our approach is to assess the performance of DreamCatcher’s portfolio through back-catalogue sales, and as a consequence develop sequels to its bestselling brands and licenses, just as we did with our other two publishing labels”, elaborates Wingefors.

Since their first launch back in 1996, DreamCatcher Interactive quietly turned into a very successful small-sized publishers in the industry. Based in Ontario, Canada, the company started as a publisher with a portfolio exclusively for PC adventure games. Over the next 10 years, DreamCatcher experienced rapid growth and became a major publisher as well as distributor. The company diversified into new platforms and genres and, in 2002, established the publishing label The Adventure Company to handle their adventure titles and strengthen its core competence. In March 2007, both DreamCatcher and The Adventure Company became part of the JoWooD Group as publishing labels. Following JoWooD’s insolvency in early 2011, DreamCatcher experienced a similar development and filed for bankruptcy shortly after its former parent company.
{extended} ]]> tag:staging.starfysh.com,2011:wpr/nordic_games/index.php/site/index/3.1643 2011-11-17T08:08:00Z 2011-11-17T10:32:01Z Nordic Games pbrock@nordicgames.at
Aside from “JoWooD” and “The Adventure Company”, “DreamCatcher” will become the third publishing label within Nordic Games GmbH, with the plan to re-launch the extensive back catalogue of games and further expand on the wholly owned IPs and licences.

Basic business operations will be handled from Vienna, Austria, whereas Nordic Games is currently in negotiations with North American companies regarding the distribution and marketing of products.

“We are very happy that we were able to close the deal according to our internal schedule. After the incorporation of the “JoWooD” and “The Adventure Company” publishing label, “DreamCatcher” is the third and last to follow for the time being”, commented Nordic Games Holding AB CEO, Lars Wingefors. “Our approach is to assess the performance of DreamCatcher’s portfolio through back-catalogue sales, and as a consequence develop sequels to its bestselling brands and licenses, just as we did with our other two publishing labels”, elaborates Wingefors.

Since their first launch back in 1996, DreamCatcher Interactive quietly turned into a very successful small-sized publishers in the industry. Based in Ontario, Canada, the company started as a publisher with a portfolio exclusively for PC adventure games. Over the next 10 years, DreamCatcher experienced rapid growth and became a major publisher as well as distributor. The company diversified into new platforms and genres and, in 2002, established the publishing label The Adventure Company to handle their adventure titles and strengthen its core competence. In March 2007, both DreamCatcher and The Adventure Company became part of the JoWooD Group as publishing labels. Following JoWooD’s insolvency in early 2011, DreamCatcher experienced a similar development and filed for bankruptcy shortly after its former parent company. {extended} ]]> tag:nordicgames.se,2011:index.php/site/index/2.1618 2011-10-28T13:44:35Z 2011-10-28T14:04:36Z Nordic Games pbrock@nordicgames.at The stand-alone expansion pack is the next installment of the ArcaniA storyline and is already available for download. In Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, the boxed version of the game will hit the shelves on November 4th 2011.

Here is the link to the trailer:
http://www.nordicgames.at/downloads/pr/ArcaniA_Release%20Trailer.avi

or watch it on Youtube:


End of message due to a different call of duty. {extended} ]]> tag:nordicgames.se,2011:index.php/site/index/2.1608 2011-10-04T12:13:05Z 2011-10-17T13:44:06Z Nordic Games pbrock@nordicgames.at
PC Minimum Requirements
- OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.8 GHz / AMD Athlon II x2 @ 2.8 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 8800 GTX
- DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c or higher
- Hard Drive: 5 GB HDD Space
- Sound: DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card

PC Recommended Requirements
- OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Quad Core @ 3 GHz / AMD Phenom II x4 @ 3 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 250
- DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c or higher
- Hard Drive: 5 GB HDD Space
- Sound: DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card {extended} ]]> tag:nordicgames.se,2011:index.php/site/index/2.1607 2011-10-04T12:09:49Z 2011-10-17T13:43:50Z Nordic Games pbrock@nordicgames.at
In “ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif” an ominous, demonic force devastates the Eastern lands of Argaan, heading towards the coastal city of Setarrif.

Meanwhile, King Rhobar III mobilises his royal military forces to conquer the last of the rebels. To make matters worse, the route to Setarrif is blocked by a volcanic eruption. Only the most simplistic of history books will describe this series of unfortunate events as a coincidence. The outcome of this tale depends on the nameless hero and his strongest allies…

Links to the screenshots are below:

http://www.nordicgames.at/files/AFOS/ArcaniA_Fall_of_Setariff.zip
http://www.nordicgames.at/files/AFOS/ArcaniA_Fall_of_Setariff_01.jpg
http://www.nordicgames.at/files/AFOS/ArcaniA_Fall_of_Setariff_02.jpg
http://www.nordicgames.at/files/AFOS/ArcaniA_Fall_of_Setariff_03.jpg
http://www.nordicgames.at/files/AFOS/ArcaniA_Fall_of_Setariff_04.jpg
http://www.nordicgames.at/files/AFOS/ArcaniA_Fall_of_Setariff_05.jpg

The stand-alone expansion pack is the next installment of the ArcaniA storyline and will be available for download on October 25th 2011. It is the first game to be released by the recently established Nordic Games GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria. {extended} ]]> tag:staging.starfysh.com,2011:wpr/nordic_games/index.php/site/index/3.1603 2011-10-04T11:31:14Z 2011-10-11T09:33:15Z Nordic Games pbrock@nordicgames.at
In “ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif” an ominous, demonic force devastates the Eastern lands of Argaan, heading towards the coastal city of Setarrif.

Meanwhile, King Rhobar III mobilises his royal military forces to conquer the last of the rebels. To make matters worse, the route to Setarrif is blocked by a volcanic eruption. Only the most simplistic of history books will describe this series of unfortunate events as a coincidence. The outcome of this tale depends on the nameless hero and his strongest allies…

Links to the screenshots are below:

http://www.nordicgames.at/files/AFOS/ArcaniA_Fall_of_Setariff.zip
http://www.nordicgames.at/files/AFOS/ArcaniA_Fall_of_Setariff_01.jpg
http://www.nordicgames.at/files/AFOS/ArcaniA_Fall_of_Setariff_02.jpg
http://www.nordicgames.at/files/AFOS/ArcaniA_Fall_of_Setariff_03.jpg
http://www.nordicgames.at/files/AFOS/ArcaniA_Fall_of_Setariff_04.jpg
http://www.nordicgames.at/files/AFOS/ArcaniA_Fall_of_Setariff_05.jpg

The stand-alone expansion pack is the next installment of the ArcaniA storyline and will be available for download on October 25th 2011. It is the first game to be released by the recently established Nordic Games GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria.

System requirements for “ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif”:

PC Minimum Requirements
- OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.8 GHz / AMD Athlon II x2 @ 2.8 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 8800 GTX
- DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c or higher
- Hard Drive: 5 GB HDD Space
- Sound: DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card

PC Recommended Requirements
- OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Quad Core @ 3 GHz / AMD Phenom II x4 @ 3 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 250
- DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c or higher
- Hard Drive: 5 GB HDD Space
- Sound: DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card

20111004_FoS_screenPA_UK_FINAL.pdf {extended} ]]> tag:nordicgames.se,2011:index.php/site/index/2.1606 2011-09-22T11:58:50Z 2011-10-17T13:42:51Z Nordic Games pbrock@nordicgames.at
The stand-alone expansion pack is the next installment of the ArcaniA storyline and will be available for download on October 25th 2011. It is the first game to be released by the recently established company Nordic Games GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria.

“We are glad that ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif happens to be the first release of our company. There are still a lot of background activities taking place, but I could not think of a better way to break the ice and get our communications started than with this product announcement”, comments Lars Wingefors, CEO, Nordic Games GmbH.

“ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif” has an estimated playtime of between 4 and 8 hours, and will be available from all major digital etailers. {extended} ]]> tag:staging.starfysh.com,2011:wpr/nordic_games/index.php/site/index/3.1602 2011-09-22T11:22:18Z 2011-10-11T07:21:19Z Nordic Games pbrock@nordicgames.at Nordic Games GmbH, part of the Nordic Games Holding AB group, is proud to announce that its’ first release will be “ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif” for PC.

The stand-alone expansion pack is the next installment of the ArcaniA storyline and will be available for download on October 25th 2011. It is the first game to be released by the recently established company Nordic Games GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria.

“We are glad that ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif happens to be the first release of our company. There are still a lot of background activities taking place, but I could not think of a better way to break the ice and get our communications started than with this product announcement”, comments Lars Wingefors, CEO, Nordic Games GmbH.

“ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif” has an estimated playtime of between 4 and 8 hours, and will be available from all major digital etailers. {extended} ]]>