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Surprise! Activision has with no fanfare or hype released a bundle of both Prototype games on Xbox One. Both Prototype and Prototype 2 are available to download from Xbox Live now, priced at 39.99. There’s no word yet on any potential differences compared to the original releases bar the inclusion …
Read More »Prototype 2 arrives on PC
Radical’s open-world action adventure sequel Prototype 2 has at last made its way onto PC. The game is available now on Steam for $49.99, with the Radnet access pack DLC also being offered for $9.99. It’s been a turbulent three months since the game launch on consoles, as its developer …
Read More »Prototype 2 heading to PC this month despite Radical closure
With only a handful of staff remaining following its near-shutdown, Radical Entertainment has confirmed Prototype 2 will see release on PC. Radical shares on its Facebook page that the sequel is still set to launch on July 24th; the game’s Steam page remains listed, offering users the option to pre-order. …
Read More »April NPD: Prototype 2, Xbox 360 on top; sales down year-over-year
US retail results have arrived for April. NPD’s latest report states hardware sales accounted for $189.7m, accessories brought in $148.6m, and software sales contributed $292.1m. In terms of year-over-year, accessories saw a very marginal increase, while hardware and software sales saw dramatic drops. Microsoft continued to dominate the US hardware …
Read More »UK CHARTS: Another new No.1 – Prototype 2
Activision’s Prototype 2 is No.1 in the UK, the latest UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40 reveals. Despite the success, the game actually fell short of beating the week one sales of its predecessor from 2009. The Xbox 360 SKU accounted for 63 per cent of sales, with PS3 …
Read More »Prototype 2 gets first 18+ UK live ad
Activision will on Sunday hold what it is describing as a live outdoor advertisement” for upcoming action title Prototype 2. Taking place at an iconic London location” at 9:00pm on Sunday 22nd April, the game will recreate a gruesome and bloody confrontation” between the game’s stars. The performance will last …
Read More »Analyst predicts sales struggle for Prototype 2
Ahead of its release next week, analyst firm Cowen and Company has predicted that Activision’s Prototype 2 will struggle at retail. Gamasutra reports that that game is likely to see a soft performance" upon release, citing that fact that it has failed to break into Amazon’s Top 100 on either …
Read More »VIDEO: Live action Prototype 2 trailer
Activision has released a live action trailer for its upcoming console and PC release Prototype 2. His family murdered, his men dead, and himself infected, James Heller has nothing to lose,” the video’s blurb, published by IGN, reads. Watch Heller seeks his revenge against Blacklight and Alex Mercer in this …
Read More »Blockbuster grabs exclusive Prototype 2 SKU
A Limited Edition version of Activision’s Prototype 2 will only be available through rental giant Blockbuster. The SKU includes two bit of exclusive DLC – the Bio-Bomb Butt Kicker” special move and the Vehicle Specialist upgrade. It can be pre-ordered now for just 34.99. Having been lucky enough to see …
Read More »Prototype 2 secures Champions League TV spot
Activision’s action sequel Prototype 2 will be promoted during a Champions League semi-final football match next month. It’s part of a three-week TV campaign including 30-second and 20-second adverts running on a variety of channels. The first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals will take place on April 17th …
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