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Prototype 2 released on consoles in April, and critics and fans alike responded with a resounding, "sure, alright." PC users were left out in the cold at the time, because that's the way some games roll. But if you're suffering the summer doldrums and want in on a decent game, you can pick up the newly-available PC version.
Radical Entertainment, best known for the Prototype series, has been shut down. Rob Bridgett, former audio designer of the studio, confirmed the closure on Twitter with a concise message: RIP Radical Entertainment 1991-2012.
Gamers really wanted to meet their maker, apparently. Prototype 2 topped software sales in April, the latest sales figures from the NPD show. Other strong performers include Shacknews Game of the Year The Witcher 2, which was recently re-released on Xbox 360. MLB 12: The Show also stayed on the top 10, proving Sony's investment in the franchise was a wise one.
However, prepared to be dismayed by Kinect Star Wars' performance. It was the top-selling exclusive of the month, proving that being terrible won't dissuade purchasers.
The first downloadable content pack for Prototype 2 hits consoles today, and Activision has announced a second to follow later this month. The first, "Colossal Mayhem," was announced with the Collector's Edition. CE owners can use the included voucher to pick up the DLC for free.
Prototype 2 is preparing for its dark and brooding launch, and publisher Activision has outlined the various pre-order bonuses you can expect from retailers. All pre-orders will get a set of extra challenges, but you'll have to pick a shop for the content bonuses to stack on top of those.
If the "Radnet Edition" of Prototype 2 wasn't quite special enough for you, Activision has an even more collectible version. While Radnet is available as a free pre-order upgrade, the newly announced "Blackwatch Collector's Edition" carries a premium $80 price tag.
What's included in the box? An official soundtrack CD, hardbound art book, "The Labyrinth" digital comic, and a 20% discount voucher to the Prototype merchandise store.
There's kind-of-good-ish Prototype 2 news, and there's bad Prototype 2 news. The bad news is that the PC edition has been delayed until July 24. The kind-of-good-ish news is that a "limited launch quantity" of console copies will contain a single-use code that will unlock 55 pieces of downloadable content.
Prototype 2 has gotten a free promotional tie-in game for iOS devices, titled ProtoSlice. But rather than take on the role of protagonist James Heller, the puzzle game has you moving various blades to safely touch an on-screen button with your own finger. If you mistime your movements, the blades will cut your finger off -- virtually, probably -- and a bloody screen will let you know you've failed.
Prototype 2 takes place in New York City and features super-powers, so where better than New York Comic-Con to show off the latest trailer? The latest look at the game shows the protagonist Heller beating down some fools in his search for Mercer, the anti-hero of the last game. His personal stake involves a dead wife and daughter, and as comics like The Punisher have taught us, revenge can be a powerful motivator.
For PAX 2011, Activision brought out a "near alpha" version of Prototype 2. But what does that mean exactly? This recent build was meant to show off how much better the new game looks than its predecessor--and it worked. I didn't need to be told that enhancing the graphics engine was an important goal for the game. The evidence was right there in front of my eyes.
Along with the game's engine, a number of other tweaks have been made in response to criticisms of the original. For starters, civilians can now be simply set back down when picked up by accident. It's a nice gesture, and one that will likely get some use, because consuming civilians no longer recharges health; only enemies provide a boost.
Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.
Today's Filter features a new Gamescom 2011 trailer for LittleBigPlanet 2, a PvP trailer for Star Wars: The Old Republic, an Ubisoft developer panel at Gamescom 2011, a demo walkthrough of Dark Souls, two inside looks at the brand new PlayStation Vita, four new background trailers for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, a multiplayer sneak peek at Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, a cinematic trailer for Might & Magic Heroes VI, a new look at the Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection, a PAX Prime 2011 Blacklight: Retribution trailer, and new screenshots for Tribes: Ascend, Prototype 2, GoldenEye 007: Reloaded, X-Men: Destiny, and The Baconing.
Today's Filter includes a video for Phinease and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension , a video for Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2, an announcement trailer for The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns Again!, an announcement trailer for Monster High: Ghoul Spirit, a rather skimpy video for Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon, a teaser trailer for Jagged Alliance: Back in Action, a downloadable content video for Mortal Kombat, a Comic-Con cinematic for Star Wars: The Old Republic, new footage from Saints Row: The Third, gameplay footage from Cute Things Dying Violently, a cinematic trailer for Prototype 2, a Call of Duty Elite walkthrough, and a Rage developer's diary.
Following along with today's suite of Comic-Con-based announcements, Activision has revealed the release dates for two of its upcoming titles.
X-Men Destiny, the role-playing title from developer Silicon Knights, has been given a September 27, 2011, release date. Radical Entertainment's Prototype 2 is scheduled to arrive on April 24, 2012. Both titles are coming to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
QUICKTAKE: Radical Entertainment gets the band back together for a new entry in the Prototype series. Prototype 2 is a different beast though, as this time, players take on the role of a new character whose mission is to hunt and kill the man responsible for the outbreak in New York City featured in the original game. This time, the game's "big bad" is none other than the original game's playable character, Alex Mercer. (And no, Mercer is not playable.) Radical is adamant that changes have been made to Prototype 2 in response to criticisms people had with the first game, while peppering in new and interesting ideas to make the new hero a different breed of monster.
The E3 2011 trailer for Radical Entertainment's super-powered sequel Prototype 2 has arrived, overflowing with blood, guts, and growled threats. In it, we see that new protagonist James Hellar's revenge on the original star's Alex Mercer involves... spreading exactly the sort of carnage as Mercer did. Well, They do say we hate people who remind us of ourselves. Or who turn us into mutated monstrosities.
Prototype 2 is due out on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2012, published by Activision. Read more »
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