Let's start by watching episode one of the prequel. A video titled "Oh Deer", it is the real intro for what is going on in the game's story. A story that is starting off by showing reporter Jake Fisher going on the case of something and heading to a small town called Bright Falls. Let' see how that goes.

Alan Wake Bright Falls: Oh Deer

Ok, so what the fuck is going on here? Our new friend, Jake, is on the path of something, and has happy birthday sung to him by a bunch of yokels that seem to worship Alan Wake - all for no discernible reason. I can see it all being kind of creepy I guess. Oh yea, then Jake hits a deer that can not be seen with his head lights on, but is only visible with a small flash light. This is, of course, before it is "creepily" drug into the woods. Also, who opens a body bag after diving for it and then just leaves it behind. Those things are very useful to have around. I know, I have one in my car.*

There has to be more. I mean this is suppose to be setting us up for Alan Wake. Oh, there is. Episode two: "Time Flies." Let's see if there are any more answers on how it differs, and to what the fuck is going on.

And..? Nothing more. WTF?!? Yea seeing "hillbillies" could be a little unnerving. Not to mention the weird flash of the Wolf Man. But really? Is this what we have to start with?

On top of that, seeing the weird citizens and the quick transitions of dark to light? How is this not just a re-imagination of Silent Hill? It even had a weird doctor that wanted to help with a story, but not be recorded. The blacking out. The scrawling weird phases and pictures. The insanity. I mean come the fuck on. I was expecting something I had not felt I've seen before, not a new twist on the same story and game.

I guess in the end, this could all be just some ploy to get everyone talking. We may be given only the tip of the iceberg that is going to be Alan Wake. We'll have to see, but these clips do nothing to set Alan Wake apart from Silent Hill.