September 9th 2023.
I am an autistic gamer and, as you would expect, I have a collection of video games. Physical media is the only way I will buy a game and spending money on an ephemeral product makes me incredibly uncomfortable. 13 years ago, I paid around £70 for a limited edition version of Alan Wake on the Xbox 360 and it is a game I still own to this day, despite not owning the console anymore.
Once I heard that Alan Wake 2 was coming out, I was so excited and started saving up to get myself a PlayStation 5. After putting in a lot of overtime at work, I finally managed to secure the console. I had already bought the PlayStation 4 version of Alan Wake Remastered, but with the new console I decided to buy a PlayStation 5 version as well.
Being an avid collector, I wanted the game to proudly sit on my shelf, alongside the new Alan Wake 2. However, it has recently been reported that Remedy will only be releasing the game digitally, which is incredibly disappointing.
The news has sparked a lot of outrage on Twitter, with people asking Remedy to just release a physical edition. Unfortunately, the company has been ignoring the pleas for months, and many folks are now saying that they will boycott the game as they do not want to spend such a large amount on a digital product.
There are a few who are happy with the digital release, as they believe it is the future of gaming. But, as an individual with a condition, this whole situation is upsetting and offensive to me. I will be less uncomfortable spending under £10 on a game digitally, but the fact that I am being ignored still offends me.
It is ridiculous that Sam Lake, the writer of the game, would be willing to let his story be missed out on by so many players, by limiting the accessibility. This shows that, in modern day and age, accessibility isn't as important as some would believe.
In conclusion, this whole situation has been incredibly upsetting. It is important to remember that accessibility should be considered when creating games, so that gamers of all abilities can enjoy the same experiences.
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