Split-screen: "Radical Entertainment's built a solid reputation as a sandbox game developer emphasizing more on all-out fun and enjoyment than rote missions and repetition. Their latest title, Prototype, has proved that to a T and come out a great success, even against more hyped titles like inFamous and veteran franchises like Red Faction. It seems we haven't seen the last of our friendly neighbourhood sociopath Alex Mercer just yet."
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Aug 6, 2009

OXM UK: 10 Things You Must Try In Prototype

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360 - Prototype - OXM UK: 10 Things You Must Try In Prototype

OXM UK writes: "Sometimes, being a mutant does have its perks.

Having the ability to fly around like a squirrel and jump over skyscrapers is just the beginning.

So it's a shame there are loads of military-types who want to spoil your fun. They're probably just jealous that they're not mutants. And they can't fly. Or jump over skyscrapers. But anyway! We'll show you how to best get your revenge, plus some of the coolest ways to spend time in New York City..."
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Jul 17, 2009

Prototype Trounces inFamous

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360 - Prototype - Prototype Trounces inFamous

The NPD numbers show an interesting battle between two similar games: Prototype and inFamous.

Excerpt: "Now, however, that the June NPD numbers are out we can finally declare a winner and put this to rest as early reports had inFamous selling around 190,000 copies for the first week, but the NPD numbers had a weaker showing of 175,900 in May. The June numbers show an additional 192,700 for inFamous, bringing it up to a total of 368,600 since launch while Prototype racked up 419,900 on the Xbox 360 alone. We don't know the number of PS3 sales, as it apparently didn't make the top 10 reported by NPD - and PC sales are currently unavailable.

But even without PS3 and PC sales it would seem that Prototype has come out as the fan favorite over inFamous."
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Jul 13, 2009

Prototype 'expected' to outsell inFAMOUS by 90 percent

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360 - Prototype - Prototype 'expected' to outsell inFAMOUS by 90 percent

Destructoid writes: Electronic Entertainment Design and Research has weighed in on the Prototype versus inFAMOUS debate with numbers. According to EEDAR estimates, Prototype is set to outsell inFAMOUS by a dazzling 90 percent when combining the sales of the multiplatform releases of Prototype. However, inFAMOUS is expected to sell between at least 35 to 50 percent more on the PlayStation 3 than Activision's title.

As noted in the blurb we received about the sales estimates, these numbers carry some meaning with publishers. Nobody was hurt by the exclusive release of inFAMOUS, but the potential of making more money by spreading the console love is obviously present. I asked EEDAR's director of analyst services Jesse Divinich if money given for exclusivity would balance the numbers in some way. He said it wouldn't.
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Jul 9, 2009

Deal of the Day: Prototype for $39.98

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360 - Prototype - Deal of the Day: Prototype for $39.98

PlayStation LifeStyle writes:

Today's Amazon.com Deal of the Day is a $20 price reduction on a newly released game. So if you were on the fence about picking up Prototype, this great deal should sway your decision.
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Jun 16, 2009

Rumour: Prototype to get co-op DLC?

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360 - Prototype - Rumour: Prototype to get co-op DLC?

Is an additional co-op mode secretly being prepared for Activision's recent release of Prototype? The game certainly lends itself well to a co-op mode a la Crackdown. Msxbox-World explores the possibility.
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Jun 15, 2009

Prototype Tops Weekly Steam Sales Charts

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360 - Prototype - Prototype Tops Weekly Steam Sales Charts

PC gamers like open world action games just like their console counterparts and that's pretty clear in Steam's latest weekly sales report. The list shows the Radical Entertainment-Activision game Prototype zoom to the top of Steam's sales list (based on revenue for the past seven days and ending on Sunday morning).

The rest of the list includes Railworks, the new train simulation title from RailSimulator.com, in the number 9 position. Also Tripwire Interactive's co-op shooter Killing Floor continues to make a killing; it's at number 3 on the list and has so far remained in the top five since it's release in mid-May.

1. Prototype - Activision
2. Left 4 Dead - Valve
3. Killing Floor - Tripwire Interactive
4. Team Fortress 2 - Valve
5. Counter-Strike Source - Valve
6. The Orange Box - Valve
7. Call of Duty 4 - Activision
8. Penubra Collector Pack - Frictional Games
9. Railworks - Railsimulator.com
10. Plants Vs. Zombies - PopCap
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Jun 15, 2009

Prototype: PS3 graphical feature missing from 360 and PC

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360 - Prototype - Prototype: PS3 graphical feature missing from 360 and PC

Prototype is rendered at 1120 by 640 pixels, with QAA (quinux anti-aliasing) on the PS3 and 2xMSAA (multisample anti-aliasing) on the Xbox 360. The differences between these two solutions for video game "jaggies" are not terribly distinct, apart from a slight blur to the image with QAA; if sufficiently integrated into the game's art style this won't severely impact visual quality (such as is seen in Killzone 2.)

Of course, resolution and aliasing are not really an issue in the PC version of the game, which depending on your set-up can render up to 2560 by 1600 pixels with 4xMSAA.

You will find that the PS3 game's framerate can suffer from significant screen tearing when there's lots of action going on (which is a common occurrence in Prototype). The Xbox 360 game is locked at 30 frames-per-second, and generally runs steadily with minimal screen tearing. Screen tearing is a phenomenon where rendered frames overlap, creating a torn look as two parts of an object fail to line up.
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Jun 14, 2009

IGN's latest Review Debacle: Unless it's above an 8, kill yourself

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360 - Prototype - IGN's latest Review Debacle: Unless it's above an 8, kill yourself

Gamer Limit writes: "This is a direct response to the hundreds of comments that IGN received recently due to their Prototype review. After giving it a 7.5, which is a respectable score by their own standards, IGN received a myriad of these types of choice words:

"kongii29: go review something else pussy u dnt deserve to review a great game like Prototype...go fuk urself..hahahahaha..."

Really? Run for the hills, reviewers! If you give any popular game less than an 8, prepare to be assaulted over the internet (and physically, when the fanboys track you down..and they will). So what exactly goes into scoring a game below an 8? Is a 7.5 really that bad?"
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Jun 8, 2009

New Game Releases for the Week of June 8, 2009

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360 - Prototype - New Game Releases for the Week of June 8, 2009

GamerDeals.net writes:

"Who says all the good releases come out during the holidays?

Highlights this week include Prototype (360, PS3, PC), Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (360, PS3, Wii, PS2, PSP), Grand Slam Tennis (Wii), Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings (Wii, PS2, PSP, DS), Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits (DS, DSi), plus a few more gems...

Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of June 8, 2009 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC!"
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Jun 8, 2009

Prototype Biohazard Tube Container packs Critical Hints Map with GameStop pre-order

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360 - Prototype - Prototype Biohazard Tube Container packs Critical Hints Map with GameStop pre-order

A "Top Secret" package with an X-ray image from Alex Mercer shows the unique ability of Prototype's lead character. Alex's unique composition allows him to shape-shift his arm into claws, blades, hammers and whips. An enclosed prescription slip in the package leads you to GameStop.com's Prototype page. There you'll find the pre-order bonus for Prototype: a Biohazard Tube Container which includes a Critical Hints Map.
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Jun 6, 2009

New video game releases for week of 6/7/09

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360 - Prototype - New video game releases for week of 6/7/09

This week's new releases (North America):
(subject to change)

Xbox 360:
PROTOTYPE
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
Virtua Tennis 2009

PLAYSTATION 3:
PROTOTYPE
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
Virtua Tennis 2009

Wii:
Wii MotionPlus
EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis
Go Play Circus Star
Go Play Lumberjacks
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings
MySims Racing
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 Wii MotionPlus Bundle
Virtua Tennis 2009

PC:
PROTOTYPE
Samantha Swift 2

DS & DSi:
Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings
The Legendary Starfy
Lego Battles
Miami Law
MySims Racing
Puzzle City
You Can Draw

PSP:
Class of Heroes
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings
Rock Band Unplugged
Rock Band Unplugged PSP Bundle
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
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Jun 6, 2009

Weekly Game Releases - 7th-13th June

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360 - Prototype - Weekly Game Releases - 7th-13th June

Weekly Game Releases - 31st May -6th June for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PSP, Wii and DS.
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Jun 3, 2009

Prototype street date broken

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360 - Prototype - Prototype street date broken

A user in the Gamespot forums has posted pictures of his copy of Prototype, saying that he got it early.
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Jun 2, 2009

Xbox 360: June '09 Game Releases

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360 - Prototype - Xbox 360: June '09 Game Releases

360-Deals writes:

"Things are starting to look up this month after a few slow months for the Xbox 360.

Highlights for the month of May 2009 include Red Faction Guerilla, Prototype, Tiger Woods 2010, Ghostbusters, Fight Night Round 4, and Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood.

What titles are you looking forward to?"
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May 31, 2009

There Will NOT Be A "Pre" Release Demo Of Prototype

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360 - Prototype - There Will NOT Be A "Pre" Release Demo Of Prototype

ZKG writes "I have some bad news for those of you that were looking forward to playing a demo of Prototype before it came out. Woke up this morning to an email from a rep at Activision and they did indeed confirm for me that there will not be a demo released for either the PSN or Xbox Live before the game is released on June 9th."
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May 28, 2009

Gamefly Charts: Prototype on Top

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360 - Prototype - Gamefly Charts: Prototype on Top

GamerDeals.net writes:

"For the week of May 28, 2009, Prototype takes the top spot on the cross-platform Gamefly Top Ten 'Most Queued' list. Following close behind is Infamous (PS3). Punch-out!! is at the top of the Nintendo Wii Queue as well...

Queue up the complete Gamefly Top 10 most requested lists:"
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May 21, 2009

GameStop Offers Exclusive Bonus with Pre-Orders for Prototype

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360 - Prototype - GameStop Offers Exclusive Bonus with Pre-Orders for Prototype

The new video game hits stores on June 9, but if you pre-order Prototype through GameStop, you receive the retailer's exclusive Critical Hints Map and one-of-a-kind Alex Mercer figurine.
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May 20, 2009

Achievements: Prototype

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360 - Prototype - Achievements: Prototype

SuccesFull.fr has just published the achievement list for Prototype.

The game features 40 achievements and will reward you with the usual 1000 points.
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May 14, 2009

Prototype Cover Artwork Update

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360 - Prototype - Prototype Cover Artwork Update

With the launch of Activision's highly-anticipated Prototype drawing ever-closer, Electronic Theatre today received a selection of Box Art mock-ups. While Electronic Theatre has been asked to make a note of the fact that these images aren't final, the inclusion of a BBFC Certificate suggests that few changes will included in the final design.
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