Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Steam Holiday Sale, day 9: Assassin's Creed, Prototype, Left 4 Dead franchises and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/28/steam-holiday-sale-day-9-assassins-creed-prototype-left-4-d/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/28/steam-holiday-sale-day-9-assassins-creed-prototype-left-4-d/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/28/steam-holiday-sale-day-9-assassins-creed-prototype-left-4-d/#comments Steam Holiday Sale, day 9 Assassin's Creed, Prototype, Left 4 Dead franchises and moreThe majority of mainstream shopping holidays have now reached a complete stop, but the sales live on - especially in the case of Valve's annual Steam Holiday Sale, which today enters its ninth day of dealing out discounted digital sundries.

PC gamers can save 25 to 75 percent on every game in the Assassin's Creed series, 75/50 percent off Prototype and Prototype 2 respectively, get Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 for a cold dead $7.49, Limbo for a spooky $2.49, Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion for an astronomically low $13.59 and Just Cause 2 for a justified $3.74.

Yesterday's deals also remain active for another 20 hours or so, including LA Noire for $4.99, FTL for $4.99 and 33 percent off XCOM: Enemy Unknown. As always, flash sales and community choice sales change throughout the day.

JoystiqSteam Holiday Sale, day 9: Assassin's Creed, Prototype, Left 4 Dead franchises and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Assassins-Creedfaster-than-lightFTLftl-faster-than-lightJust-Cause-2LA-Noireleft-4-deadleft-4-dead-2limbomacpcprototypeprototype-2Sins-of-a-Solar-Empiresins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellionsteam-holiday-saleSteam-Holiday-Sale-2012Valvexcom-enemy-unknownFri, 28 Dec 2012 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype series going for $9.99 on PC at Amazon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/prototype-series-going-for-9-99-on-pc-at-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/prototype-series-going-for-9-99-on-pc-at-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/prototype-series-going-for-9-99-on-pc-at-amazon/#comments Prototype series going for $999 on PC at AmazonIf you like your carnage big and your savings bigger, you'll have designs on the Prototype Pack on PC, now on sale at Amazon for no more than $9.99. The bundle contains both Prototype and Prototype 2, the latter released earlier this year. Frankly, ten bucks would be a surprisingly low price for the sequel on its own, let alone bundled with the first game.

Prototype hasn't been a popular series at retail, with lackluster sales contributing to "significant" layoffs at developer Radical Entertainment. While Richard felt Prototype 2 has far too much inanity in its plot, his review shows he still enjoyed its destructive qualities.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionactivision-blizzardamazonpcprototypeprototype-2radical-entertainmentThu, 15 Nov 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype dev Radical Entertainment's status hasn't changed since downsize]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/25/prototype-dev-radical-entertainments-status-hasnt-changed-sinc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/25/prototype-dev-radical-entertainments-status-hasnt-changed-sinc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/25/prototype-dev-radical-entertainments-status-hasnt-changed-sinc/#comments A tweet from downsized Prototype 2 developer Radical Entertainment's twitter account last week may have been interpreted a bit too optimistically.

"Just a quick note to our great fans and friends," the tweet on September 19 from the company's official account read. "The rumours of our closure have been greatly exaggerated - we're still here! More later..."

We reached out to Activision Blizzard, of which Radical is a subsidiary, to get a clearer picture of the studio's status. A representative informed us that nothing had changed since the statement in late June. The staff was reduced, but the studio wasn't closed.

Radical Entertainment remains open, supporting other existing Activision projects, but the studio has ceased "development of its own games going forward."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionActivision-Blizzardmicrosoftpcplaystationprototype-2ps3RadicalRadical-EntertainmentxboxTue, 25 Sep 2012 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype 2 PC version set to launch as planned, despite Radical layoffs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/28/prototype-2-pc-version-set-to-launch-as-planned-despite-radical/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/28/prototype-2-pc-version-set-to-launch-as-planned-despite-radical/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/28/prototype-2-pc-version-set-to-launch-as-planned-despite-radical/#comments Prototype 2 PC version set to launch as planned, despite Radical layoffsPrototype 2 will launch as scheduled on July 24 for PC, regardless of the "significant" layoffs and stagnation of Radical Entertainment as a studio. Radical Entertainment writes on its Facebook page:

"Hi everyone. Yes, there's some unfortunate news to share today. This morning Radical Entertainment went through a significant reduction in staff. We're very proud of what we achieved with the Prototype franchise, but unfortunately, the Blacklight virus didn't spread as far as it could. For PC gamers, rest assured that the PC version of Prototype 2 is still going to launch on July 24 as planned. And a special 'thanks' to the Prototype Army and all our extremely loyal and passionate fans for supporting Radical Entertainment. We couldn't have come this far without you."

Radical's parent company Activision said today's layoffs affect "approximately 89 employees or less than 1.5 percent" of its global workforce. Radical will not be developing any of its own games, and a few employees will continue working for Activision on other projects.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Activisionlayoffspcprototype-2Radical-EntertainmentThu, 28 Jun 2012 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype studio Radical Entertainment facing 'significant' layoffs, potential closure]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/28/prototype-studio-radical-entertainment-facing-significant-layo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/28/prototype-studio-radical-entertainment-facing-significant-layo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/28/prototype-studio-radical-entertainment-facing-significant-layo/#comments Prototype studio Radical Entertainment facing 'significant' layoffs, potential closureThe studio that created the Prototype franchise, Radical Entertainment, is seeing "significant" layoffs today. Parent company Activision announced the news amid rumors that the company was being altogether shuttered. "[We] have made a difficult conclusion through the consultation process that the only remaining option is a significant reduction in staff," the statement reads. "Approximately 89 employees or less than 1.5% of our global workforce will be impacted," the publisher confirmed to Joystiq.

Activision apparently considered an outright sale of the studio, as well as several other, unnamed options, but ended up deciding to lay off the majority of its employees. "Some employees will remain working for Radical Entertainment supporting other existing Activision Publishing projects," according to Activision, "but the studio will cease development of its own games going forward."

The decision was made following lackluster sales of both Prototype games. "Although we made a substantial investment in the Prototype IP, it did not find a broad commercial audience," the piece states. Radical Entertainment is based out of Vancouver, Canada and was formed in 1991.

Radical is most well-known for creating the Prototype franchise - its first original IP - though the studio worked on a variety of titles throughout its 32-year history, including the much loved The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction.

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Prototype 2's "Excessive Force" DLC pack is now available on Xbox Live and should hit PSN after today's update. The pack features a new weapon, three new powers and three new player skins (including a zombified Alex Mercer). The Excessive Force pack will set you back five bucks.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcmicrosoftplaystationprototype-2ps3psnRadical-EntertainmentxboxXbox360Tue, 29 May 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype 2 $30 at Amazon, Gold Box deals all day]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/29/prototype-2-30-at-amazon-gold-box-deals-all-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/29/prototype-2-30-at-amazon-gold-box-deals-all-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/29/prototype-2-30-at-amazon-gold-box-deals-all-day/#comments The very recent Prototype 2 enjoys a deep discount on Amazon today, as the all-day component to the retailer's Gold Box offers. It's on sale for $29.99, and will be joined by a new, temporary deal every couple of hours.

Currently, that deal is the Wii's Cyberbike, which is, yes, an exercise bike that hooks up to the Wii. Thrifty Nerd's Googling of the clues for future sales suggest we'll see discounts on Final Fantasy XIII-2, WoW: Cataclysm, the Disgaea 4 Premium Edition, and even the SoulCalibur V Arcade Fightstick.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazongold-boxmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationprototype-2ps3wiixboxTue, 29 May 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Max Payne 3 shoots past Diablo 3 on UK Charts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/21/max-payne-3-shoots-past-diablo-3-on-uk-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/21/max-payne-3-shoots-past-diablo-3-on-uk-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/21/max-payne-3-shoots-past-diablo-3-on-uk-charts/#comments
Max has beaten a lot of personal demons, but last week he took on the Diablo at retail and won. According to Chart-Track, Max Payne 3 outperformed the previous sequel (from 2003) nearly 10 to 1.

Chart-Track also noted the third installment in the Payne series bested Diablo 3 by only about 8,000 sales. With Max Payne 3 only available through disc-based sales and Diablo 3 available through digital distribution, it would be fair to guess Diablo actually sold more. That is, if you believe Diablo 3 sold over 8,000 units online in the UK last week.

The rest of the top ten are the usual suspects. So, pop some pain killers and shoot past the break for the UK top ten.

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JoystiqMax Payne 3 shoots past Diablo 3 on UK Charts originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 May 2012 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BritainChart-Trackchart-track-weeklyDiablo-3FIFA-12FIFA-StreetMass-Effect-3Max-Payne-3microsoftpcplaystationPrototype-2ps3UKxboxMon, 21 May 2012 08:45:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN Tuesday: PixelJunk 4am, Sonic 4: Episode 2, Rock of Ages]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/15/psn-tuesday-pixeljunk-4am-sonic-4-episode-2-rock-of-ages/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/15/psn-tuesday-pixeljunk-4am-sonic-4-episode-2-rock-of-ages/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/15/psn-tuesday-pixeljunk-4am-sonic-4-episode-2-rock-of-ages/#comments ImagePixelJunk 4am drops its sick beats on PSN today, daring anyone to look cooler or make prettier sounds come out of a TV than mixmaster Baiyon. Seriously, launching this game is a dare in itself - to create something beautiful and share it with the world - so don't be a wuss. Today PSN also gets Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2, Prototype 2 and Rock of Ages for download on PSN.

PlayStation Plus members get Rock of Ages for free, Goldeneye 007 Reloaded for half price ($30) and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Complete Edition for 40 percent off ($15). The entire run-down of content, free, discounted and just-launched, is available on the PlayStation Blog.

JoystiqPSN Tuesday: PixelJunk 4am, Sonic 4: Episode 2, Rock of Ages originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 May 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>movepixeljunk-4amplaystationprototype-2ps3psn-tuesdayrock-of-agessonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-2SONYTue, 15 May 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[April NPD: Prototype 2 tops charts, industry-wide sales down 32 percent year-over-year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/10/april-npd-prototype-2-tops-charts-industry-wide-sales-down-32/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/10/april-npd-prototype-2-tops-charts-industry-wide-sales-down-32/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/10/april-npd-prototype-2-tops-charts-industry-wide-sales-down-32/#comments The results for April are in, and things are looking a little rough out there in consumer video-game electronics land. As a whole, the gaming industry (which for our purposes includes all hardware, software and accessories sales between April 1 and April 28, 2012) brought in $630.4 million, a 32 percent decrease over the same period last year, where its various machinations resulted in collective sales of $930.9 million.

Breaking the industry down into its three major components, hardware sales accounted for $189.7 million (down 32 percent year over year), while software sales contributed $292.1 million to the cause - a 42 percent decrease year over year. Accessories, on the other hand, posted a 1 percent increase year-over-year at $148.6 million in 2012, as compared with $147.8 million in 2011.

The average amount of money spent on hardware increased year-over-year, however, due in part to the 360 Star Wars Kinect Bundle, according to NPD analyst Anita Frazier. Generally though, the period's lackluster performance is due to the month's release schedule: "Last April, the top seven titles outsold the top-selling title this year, and, simply stated, there were notably fewer new market introductions. I think it's a simple as that because when we see compelling content come into the market, the games are still selling as well as ever - we just saw a lot less this April as compared to last."

The list of April's top 10 best-selling titles can be found after the break as per usual, with newcomers Prototype 2 and Kinect Star Wars leading the charge ahead of Modern Warfare 3, Mario Party 9 and Mass Effect 3.

Update: According to Microsoft's Major Nelson, the Xbox 360 sold 236K units during April.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>April-NPDkinectkinect-star-warsmicrosoftnintendoNPDNPD-Aprilpcplaystationplaystation-vitaprototype-2ps3pspsonyvitawiixboxThu, 10 May 2012 18:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype 2 mutates with fresh DLC, iOS and Android companion apps]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/prototype-2-mutates-with-fresh-dlc-ios-and-android-companion-ap/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/prototype-2-mutates-with-fresh-dlc-ios-and-android-companion-ap/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/prototype-2-mutates-with-fresh-dlc-ios-and-android-companion-ap/#comments Causing mass destruction is easily the best part of Prototype 2, and a new batch of DLC should help you do that with a little more panache. The "Colossal Mayhem" pack adds a number of new goodies, including a "Thermobaric Boom-Stick" weapon and a number of new powers and skins for Heller, the game's protagonist. The pack is available now for $5 on PSN and Xbox Live.

The next round of DLC, available May 29, has already been announced as well. The "Excessive Force" pack will include a "Viral Infector" grenade launcher and yet more powers and skins. It will also sell for $5.

In other Prototype 2 news, a companion app has been released for Android and iOS. The app allows users to keep track of achievements and in-game collectible thanks to some handy maps that have all collectibles marked. The app itself is free, though it only includes one map, the Yellow Zone. The remaining two maps can be purchased for $2.

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Prototype 2 launched on Tuesday in the UK (instead of a Friday, per usual) last week and leapt to the top of the charts. Despite the strong premiere, Chart-Track notes the sequel couldn't match the first week sales success of the original game. Chart-Track doesn't share raw sales numbers, but it did point out that the game had stronger sales than previous chart-toppers Kinect Star Wars and The Witcher 2.

Speaking of Witcher 2, which held the crown last week, it slipped five spots into sixth place. EA continues to have a winning cluster with FIFA Street, FIFA 12 and Mass Effect 3 holding steady close to the top of the charts, with the group maintaining spots two through four, respectively.

Prototype 2 was the only new game to break the top 40 last week. Tap your tentacle past the break to check out the UK top ten.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Britainchart-trackchart-track-weeklyFIFA-12FIFA-Streetmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationprototype-2ps3UKwiixboxMon, 30 Apr 2012 09:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype 2 review: Stalkin' New York]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/25/prototype-2-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/25/prototype-2-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/25/prototype-2-review/#comments For the sake of fun, we're willing to put up with a lot a ham-fisted plots, characters, settings and whatever else isn't directly related to gameplay. I'm not exactly sure how much I'm willing to put up with, but it's a line that Prototype 2 crossed very quickly.

Like its predecessor, Prototype 2 features some of the best free-form locomotion of this generation. Combat is easy control and allows for a variety of tactical options, so long as you're willing to stick it out long enough to earn them. If only the rest of the experience weren't wrapped up in a mucusy, repugnant membrane of inane plot, forgettable characters and terrible dialogue, Prototype 2 would be much, much better off.

Gallery: Prototype 2 (2/16/12)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionmicrosoftpcplaystationprototype-2ps3Radical-EntertainmentxboxWed, 25 Apr 2012 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype 2 'Pack Leader' trailer calls up all your rowdy friends]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/18/prototype-2-pack-leader-trailer-calls-up-all-your-rowdy-friend/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/18/prototype-2-pack-leader-trailer-calls-up-all-your-rowdy-friend/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/18/prototype-2-pack-leader-trailer-calls-up-all-your-rowdy-friend/#comments Image
In addition to continuing every Prototype 2 trailer's time-honored tradition of being super, super gross, this latest look at Radical Entertainment's greasy, tendril-based action game demonstrates the "Pack Leader" ability, which allows the player to summon and control meat gorillas.

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The above commercial for Prototype 2 features a live-action free-fall from the top of a skyscraper, heartstring tugs, infected citizens and two dudes with mutated, menacing arm gadgets. The coolest part? Johnny Cash covering Trent Reznor's "Hurt."

JoystiqLive-action Prototype 2 commercial sets a soothingly violent tone originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not since 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand has it been so dangerous to be a helicopter pilot.

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All pre-orders will get access to the RADNET edition of Prototype 2, which includes 55 free items delivered during the seven weeks after launch, April 24 for Xbox 360 and PS3 and July 24 for PC. RADNET offers bonus mutations, Alex Mercer playable skin, in-game events, challenges, avatar items, themes and behind-the-scenes content, all of which Activision warns it is liable to change or discontinue at any time. Check out the asterisk warnings and more info in the press release below.

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Here's a secret about your beloved Joystiq: we're easily frightened. This Prototype 2 trailer is super scary to our meek, ever-fearful eyes. At least the screens past the break aren't so b -- OH GOD WHAT IS THAT?!

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If the allure of wanton destruction just isn't enough to entice you to pick up Prototype 2, perhaps the Blackwatch Collector's Edition will convince you. In the realm of physical goodies, the collector's edition includes a hardbound art book and a soundtrack CD. Digital bonuses include all of the RADNET Edition content, the "Colossal Mayhem" DLC pack, Avatar gear for the Xbox and dynamic themes for PS3. The pack also includes a digital Dark Horse comic entitled either "Labrinth" or "Labryinth" depending on whether you trust the press release or the above trailer (yeah, it's probably "Labyrinth"). The final "bonus" in the collector's edition is a voucher for 20 percent off your first purchase of Prototype merchandise.

The press release notes that the Blackwatch Collector's Edition is now available for pre-order, though we haven't been able to find it online just yet. Whenever it does arrive, it will retail for $80.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncollectors-editionmicrosoftplaystationprototype-2ps3radical-entertainmentxboxWed, 15 Feb 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype 2 on PC pushed to July 24, RADNET Edition announced]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/31/prototype-2-on-pc-pushed-to-july-24-radnet-edition-announced/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/31/prototype-2-on-pc-pushed-to-july-24-radnet-edition-announced/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/31/prototype-2-on-pc-pushed-to-july-24-radnet-edition-announced/#comments
Anyone looking forward to the PC version of Prototype 2 must continue looking forward for a while longer, as the game has now been delayed for three months. While the console versions are slated for April 24, the PC version will not arrive until July 24, according to a recent post on the Prototype Facebook page (requires login).

No reason for the delay was given, though "more details" are promised "soon." Of course, given the recent trend of delaying big-budget PC releases well past their console counterparts, it's not exactly surprising.

In other news, Activision has announced the RADNET Edition of Prototype 2 for Xbox 360 and PS3, available in "a limited number of the launch quantities". Specifically, it grants players access to RADNET, which "gives fans 55 free pieces of additional content delivered for seven weeks following the game's launch." The weekly content will include a range of items, from in-game mutations to Avatar items and videos.

The press release specifies that RADNET will be redeemed via an included code in new copies of the game. Call it a hunch, but we're betting those who buy used will be able to pick up a code for, oh, let's say around ten dollars.

So, summing up, it's appears that the PC version got a three month delay on the same day we learned about two months of bonus content for new copies of the console version. Coincidence?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisiondelaysmicrosoftpcpc-delaysplaystationprototype-2ps3Radical-EntertainmentxboxTue, 31 Jan 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype comic series available digitally next month]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/prototype-comic-series-available-digitally-next-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/prototype-comic-series-available-digitally-next-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/prototype-comic-series-available-digitally-next-month/#comments If you need to be reminded about Prototype 2 periodically -- by, say, a tie-in iOS app or another promotional item -- we've got great news. Dark Horse will publish a bi-weekly comic series starting February 15.

The first issue, "The Anchor," catches up with Prototype 1's Alex Mercer. The second, "The Survivors," focuses on a few New York residents trying to get out of the city. And the third introduces Prototype 2 protagonist Sgt. James Heller.

The comics will be sold through digital.darkhorse.com. If these are successful, they might continue with all your favorite comic book tropes, like the universe-rebooting event and the Alien and Predator crossovers.

Gallery: Prototype 2 (Comics)

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If you pre-order Prototype 2 from GameStop, you'll get a modified version of the game's Bio-Bomb ability. As opposed to tossing infected enemies and watching them explode, the "Butt Kicker" ability allows you to kick them. In the butt. Really hard.

It's perhaps a strange motivation for pre-orders, but, as the video above makes clear, it's hard to deny the maneuver's effectiveness.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamestopmicrosoftpcplaystationpre-orderprototype-2ps3xboxSat, 07 Jan 2012 06:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype 2 developer diary goes hunting]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/17/prototype-2-developer-diary-goes-hunting/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/17/prototype-2-developer-diary-goes-hunting/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/17/prototype-2-developer-diary-goes-hunting/#comments The latest Prototype 2 developer video details, among other things, the game's new hunting system. Essentially, it's an a sonar system that helps protagonist James Heller locate his enemies. Joystiq's biotech branch has developed a similar hunting mutation, but it only works on hot dog stands.

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Activision is promoting Prototype 2 with a tie-in iOS game, released ... several months before Prototype 2. Protoslice is a puzzle game from Twitchgames, based on its game Slice, in which you move a bunch of James Heller's Blade Arms out of the way of on-screen buttons.

If you accidentally touch the sharp parts of any of the blades, you'll be sliced! Hence the clever name. Protoslice is out now, for a price appropriate for its promotional nature: nothing. So there's no reason not to check it out -- especially if you want something Prototype-y to do between now and April. Unless you're sensitive to images of you getting sliced, in which case you probably weren't going to check out Prototype 2, either.

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Don't be fooled by the beginning of this new video for Prototype 2 -- birds have not replaced Alex as the protagonist and they can't shapeshift into deadly, oozing weaponry. But really, would that be so bad? Also, the things at the end remind us of mutated goombas, which supports the bird thing.

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What's that? You were too busy kicking cars into helicopters to pay attention to Alex Mercer's plight in the original Prototype? You have no idea what to expect in Prototype 2? It's okay, this convenient video will catch you up on every last evil scientist, super virus and biological incubator.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionmicrosoftpcplaystationprototype-2ps3Radical-EntertainmentxboxWed, 17 Aug 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre-order Prototype 2 for a chance to be in Prototype 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/10/pre-order-prototype-2-for-a-chance-to-be-in-prototype-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/10/pre-order-prototype-2-for-a-chance-to-be-in-prototype-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/10/pre-order-prototype-2-for-a-chance-to-be-in-prototype-2/#comments Ever wanted to be killed accidentally by a super-powered monster? If you said "Boy, have I!" you might want to stop loitering at your local nuclear power plant and check out Prototype 2.

Activision and GameStop have partnered to turn pre-orderers into bystanders in the game. "In addition to just seeing themselves in the game," said Radical Entertainment studio head Ken Rosman, "the winners will actually be able to locate their virtual selves and shape-shift Sgt. James Heller into their likeness."

US and Canada residents age 18 and up can enter by pre-ordering the game at GameStop before September 1 and then entering a drawing online. Winners will be sent to Vancouver to be turned into virtual collateral damage at Radical's HQ.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncontestgamestopmicrosoftpcplaystationprototype-2ps3radical-entertainmentxboxWed, 10 Aug 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Activision reveals April launch for Prototype 2, September for X-Men Destiny]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/20/activision-reveals-april-launch-for-prototype-2-september-for-x/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/20/activision-reveals-april-launch-for-prototype-2-september-for-x/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/20/activision-reveals-april-launch-for-prototype-2-september-for-x/#comments Kicking off its San Diego Comic Con announcements, game publishing giant Activision today revealed two solid, very different release dates for two hopefully solid, very different games. First up, Prototype 2 will surf victims' bodies into retail on April 24, 2012. A new trailer for next year's sequel is available just below the break, fresh from San Diego.

Additionally, a new trailer for X-Men Destiny was released, which puts a September 27 launch date on the next project from Silicon Knights. Given the origin of both pieces of info, SDCC attendees should be aware that X-Men Destiny will be playable at this week's show, while "15-minute live stage presentations" for Prototype 2 will be going off at the Activision booth.

Still here? Both trailers are just below -- follow us!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncomic-con-2011microsoftpcplaystationprototype-2ps3q2-2012q4-2011radicalradical-entertainmentrelease-datesan-diego-comic-consan-diego-comic-con-2011sdccsdcc-2011silicon-knightsx-men-destinyxboxWed, 20 Jul 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[New Prototype 2 trailer explores the power of tendrils]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/17/new-prototype-2-trailer-explores-the-power-of-tendrils/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/17/new-prototype-2-trailer-explores-the-power-of-tendrils/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/17/new-prototype-2-trailer-explores-the-power-of-tendrils/#comments
As far as the destructonamiacs here at Joystiq are concerned, Prototype's sandbox mayhem was one of, if not the main selling points for the title. Judging by the latest trailer for Prototype 2, it looks like Radical Entertainment knows exactly what we want, in a big way.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftpcplaystationPrototypeprototype-2ps3Radical-EntertainmentxboxSun, 17 Jul 2011 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype 2 E3 trailer continues the cycle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/09/prototype-2-e3-trailer-continues-the-cycle/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/09/prototype-2-e3-trailer-continues-the-cycle/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/09/prototype-2-e3-trailer-continues-the-cycle/#comments So Prototype 2's lead James Heller spends the first half of this new trailer complaining about Prototype 1 lead Alex Mercer killing his loved ones ... then he cuts like 30 dudes in half. Jim, aren't some of those soldiers spouses themselves? Are you that certain there won't be a Prototype 3?

Update: We've already posted this trailer! Sorry!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisione3-2011microsoftplaystationprototype-2ps3Radical-EntertainmentxboxThu, 09 Jun 2011 15:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype 2 preview: To Heller and back]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/05/prototype-2-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/05/prototype-2-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/05/prototype-2-preview/#comments We're just going to throw this out there, harsh as it may be: Does Prototype, 2009's open world New York-based superhero fantasy title, really need a sequel? Sure, there was some fun to be had in Alex Mercer's shoes, pulling off some over-the-top (and often just overwhelming) proto-moves, navigating a New York under alien and military siege. But by the end of the first game, we'd taken out tank after tank after tank, gutted Supreme Hunter after Supreme Hunter, and learned everything we needed to know about Blackwatch and the Blacklight virus, didn't we? There was a lot of game in Prototype -- repeated, some might say, more than even its fans wanted.

Ken Rossman, the studio head at Radical Entertainment, obviously believes we do. He and his studio are hard at work on Prototype 2, and when we spoke with him at a pre-E3 event a little while ago, he made his case as to why we want to return to this world. The main problem with Prototype, he told us, was that "it had two volumes: 1 and 11. And really there was nothing in that middle range, so either you were in disguise and the world ignored you, sometimes, or all of a sudden you kicked the hornet's nest and the world's on fire. So that was something that we acknowledged and we were like, 'That's something that we need to figure out in a better way.'"

Gallery: Prototype 2 (6/5/2011)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionalex-mercere3e3-2011interviewjames-hellermicrosoftopen-worldpcplaystationprototypeprototype-2ps3radical-entertainmentxboxSun, 05 Jun 2011 20:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype 2's E3 action trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/03/prototype-2s-e3-action-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/03/prototype-2s-e3-action-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/03/prototype-2s-e3-action-trailer/#comments Kill a man's wife and kid and he's liable to go around a city killing other people's wives and kids. It's the circle of psychosis in this Prototype 2 E3 trailer.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Activisionmicrosoftpcplaystationprototype-2ps3Radical-EntertainmentxboxFri, 03 Jun 2011 15:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Last-minute Mother's Day gift idea brought to you by Activision, the makers of Prototype 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/08/last-minute-mothers-day-gift-idea-brought-to-you-by-activision/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/08/last-minute-mothers-day-gift-idea-brought-to-you-by-activision/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/08/last-minute-mothers-day-gift-idea-brought-to-you-by-activision/#comments Surprise! It's Mother's Day. You forgot -- didn't you? No worries. Activision has you covered.

Just zip this, uh, prototype card over to ma and get back to enjoying your Sunday.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionbaby-hellercardmarketingmicrosoftmothers-daypcplaystationprototype-2ps3radical-entertainmentxboxSun, 08 May 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype 2 trailer explains Alex Mercer's heel turn]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/21/prototype-2-trailer-explains-alex-mercers-heel-turn/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/21/prototype-2-trailer-explains-alex-mercers-heel-turn/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/21/prototype-2-trailer-explains-alex-mercers-heel-turn/#comments The Prototype 2 trailer after the break helps explain why Prototype 1 protagonist Alex Mercer is the bad guy in this sequel ... but we don't think it needs all that much justification. He was always a mass-murdering monster; he just happened to be the monster in the player's control before. It's like Godzilla movies -- sometimes he's the bad guy, and sometimes another monster will be tearing up Tokyo and Godzilla becomes the hero by default.

After the narrative discussion, the trailer treats us to a little footage labeled "Pre-alpha." Luckily, Activision remembered to use that term instead of "Prototype," because that would be so confusing.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionmicrosoftplaystationprototype-2ps3radical-entertainmentxboxThu, 21 Apr 2011 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Activision tosses out new Prototype 2 trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/14/activision-tosses-out-new-prototype-2-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/14/activision-tosses-out-new-prototype-2-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/14/activision-tosses-out-new-prototype-2-trailer/#comments Prototype 2 is still far away from the production line (see what we did there?), but Activision is teasing next year's sequel with a trailer providing some lovely flyover shots of an in-game environment. Well, not so lovely for the guy doing the flying.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionmicrosoftplaystationprototype-2ps3radical-entertainmentxboxMon, 14 Mar 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype 2 kills its maker in 2012]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/11/prototype-2-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/11/prototype-2-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/11/prototype-2-2012/#comments The latest unveiling at the Spike VGAs is a sequel to 2009's Prototype, unsurprisingly titled Prototype 2. This time, however, the protagonist isn't Alex Mercer -- instead, he's the target of one Sgt. James Hellen, who seems to have undergone infection himself in an attempt to take out Mercer. The game will launch in 2012.

Hit the jump for the teaser trailer.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionmicrosoftpcplaystationprototype-2ps3vga-2010xboxSat, 11 Dec 2010 21:12:00 EST<![CDATA['Murder Your Maker' VGA teaser site updated with Prototype footage]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/04/murder-your-maker-vga-teaser-site-updated-with-prototype-foota/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/04/murder-your-maker-vga-teaser-site-updated-with-prototype-foota/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/04/murder-your-maker-vga-teaser-site-updated-with-prototype-foota/#comments Last week, Activision uploaded a teaser site featuring the tagline "Murder Your Maker," which we hypothesized was hinting at the reveal of a new installment in the Prototype series during the Spike VGAs. A brief video which was recently added to the site appears to confirm our suspicions.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftmurder-your-makerplaystationPrototypeprototype-2ps3Radical-Entertainmentteaservga-2010xboxSat, 04 Dec 2010 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Resident Evil zombie silhouettes match Spike VGA tease]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/26/rumor-resident-evil-zombie-silhouettes-match-spike-vga-tease/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/26/rumor-resident-evil-zombie-silhouettes-match-spike-vga-tease/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/26/rumor-resident-evil-zombie-silhouettes-match-spike-vga-tease/#comments Gamerzines speculates that a commercial for the upcoming Spike VGAs, which flashes "look closer" and briefly reveals the zombie silhouetted picture above, is teasing a new Resident Evil title. The site concluded this by comparing the teaser image to that of an officially licensed Resident Evil t-shirt. The shirt and teaser image feature matching zombie silhouettes.

If the teaser is for a new Resident Evil title, a potential reveal could be for Slant Six Games' rumored multiplayer Resident Evil: Raccoon City. Of course, we always prefer to be surprised.

[Update: Looks like someone had their hands in the IP cookie jar - despite an overwhelming similarity to some Resident Evil artwork, this tease was actually for Activision's upcoming Prototype 2.]

[Thanks, Vallanthaz]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomprototype-2resident-evilresident-evil-operation-raccoon-cityslant-six-gamesvga-2010Fri, 26 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA['Murder Your Maker' teaser site hints at VGA reveal]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/26/murder-your-maker-teaser-site-hints-at-vga-reveal/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/26/murder-your-maker-teaser-site-hints-at-vga-reveal/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/26/murder-your-maker-teaser-site-hints-at-vga-reveal/#comments Earlier this week, a mysterious Spike VGA 2010 site asked its visitors to consider the secret meanings of two mysterious and secret phrases: "MURDER" and "LOOK CLOSER." Today, a new teaser site offers a few more clues. The page, titled "Murder Your Maker," features the image seen above: A bald man, staring at a wall covered in maps, newspaper clippings and delicious strands of black licorice. Or, wait. String. Yeah, that's definitely string.

The "Murder Your Maker" tagline has led some theorists to believe we're looking at a teaser for a sequel to last year's super violent, open-world title, Prototype. Alex Mercer certainly has some daddy issues, but our money is on that new God of War game, where Kratos is literally tasked with killing God.

Oh, Activision runs the website? Well, in that case ... does "Bloodhunt" sound about right?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionprototypeprototype-2teaservga-2010Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Want multiplayer in Prototype 2? Buy Prototype 1]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/30/want-multiplayer-in-prototype-2-buy-prototype-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/30/want-multiplayer-in-prototype-2-buy-prototype-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/30/want-multiplayer-in-prototype-2-buy-prototype-1/#commentsFiled under:

When the open world smash-em-up Prototype was first revealed, online multiplayer was one of the most exciting features on the docket. Unfortunately, it was discovered last month that the feature (both online and off) has been removed from the game so the team at Radical Entertainment can focus on the single-player experience. For those who lamented the loss of multiplayer, we have some almost good news. No, it's still not going to be included in Prototype, but Radical Entertainment's Chris Ansell recently told Eurogamer that it could show up in Prototype 2. The catch, of course, is that there has to be a Prototype 2. So, if you really want to see how good Prototype multiplayer can be, you'd best hope it sells enough copies to merit a sequel.

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