Alone in the Dark Coming to the PS2 and Wii

Atari has announced that they will be showing some gritty love to the PS2 and the Wii with Alone in the Dark. Previously announced for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 – this new announcement is something everyone can get on board with no matter what system or console they currently own or are a fan of. With Hydravision being the developer of the PS2 and Wii versions, they are promising that they will be utilizing everything that the PS2 and Wii have to offer when the game arrives in stores during March 2008.

“Realizing the enormous ambition of Alone in the Dark is a huge technological challenge, which becomes even more demanding on Wii and PS2″ said Mathias Hautefort, Executive Vice President of publishing and production, Atari. “However, we’re certain players will be impressed with what Hydravision have achieved on the two consoles, not least with the Wii game which is perfectly adapted to the gameplay thanks to the console’s unique controllers.”

The Wii version looks pretty nice, but personally, I think I will be getting my copy for the PS3 now that I have talked my fiancé into getting me one for Christmas – which for that reason alone, I would like to send a shout out to Microsoft. Thanks for giving me a console that, after a year I have had to send back for the third time for various reasons – you solidified one of my arguments on getting a PS3. Now I will have all three consoles. Mwha ha ha ha.

If you would like to get more information regarding Alone in the Dark for PS2 and Wii, you can read the full press release after the jump.  I have also posted some screens for the Wii version.
Via: Press Release

Heart-Stopping Action Of ‘Alone In The Dark’ Comes To Wii And PlayStation 2
Atari’s Apocalyptic Action Blockbuster Coming to Five Platforms, Gameplay Uniquely Adapted to Wii Control System

LYON, FRANCE – 13 November 2007 – Atari today announced that its forthcoming apocalyptic action blockbuster Alone in the Dark will launch for Wii and Playstation®2 in addition to Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3, and Windows. Alone in the Dark will continue the legacy of innovation started by the first Alone in the Dark game with state-of-the-art technology driving a captivating and entertaining original gameplay experience.

Developed by Hydravision, Alone in the Dark for Wii and PS2 follows the same story as the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC version, where over the course of one apocalyptic night, hero Edward Carnby must uncover the earth-shattering secret hidden in New York’s iconic Central Park.

Hydravision has tackled the innovative and highly advanced technology driving Alone in the Dark on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC head-on, using the company’s wealth of experience and proven technology. The versions for Wii and PS2 have been developed in parallel specifically to take full advantage of each console’s capabilities. Both games push the hardware hard, incorporating many of the gameplay features found in the Xbox 360 version. On the Wii, the control system is specially adapted to make full use of the Remote and Nunchuck to manipulate objects in real-time, a key gameplay feature of Alone in the Dark, enhancing the player’s immersion in the experience.

“Realizing the enormous ambition of Alone in the Dark is a huge technological challenge, which becomes even more demanding on Wii and PlayStation 2,” said Mathias Hautefort, Executive Vice President of publishing and production, Atari. “However, we’re certain players will be impressed with what Hydravision have achieved on the two consoles, not least with the Wii game which is perfectly adapted to the gameplay thanks to the console’s unique controllers.”

Designed in the spirit of blockbuster entertainment and inspired by the gripping style of contemporary TV dramas, Alone in the Dark delivers a new level of narrative intensity, packed with action, plot twists and nail-biting cliff-hangers. With a story written by Eden Games and scripted by New York Times best-selling writer Lorenzo Carcaterra, Alone in the Dark sees one of video gaming’s original innovators return to deliver an outstanding action gaming experience.