The Ultimate Showdown Between Sgt. James Heller and Alex Mercer Begins Today<\/p>\n
Pick Up the Game Today to Receive Free Access to RADNET Edition – Over 55 Pieces of Additional Content While Supplies Last!<\/p>\n
Sydney, Australia \u2013 April 24, 2012 \u2013 As Sgt. James Heller would say, \u201cIt\u2019s $#&*ing GO TIME!\u201d Today, gamers the world over can head out to local retailers and pick up their copy of PROTOTYPE\u00ae 2 for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system in order to become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon and experience the epic showdown between Sgt. James Heller and Alex Mercer. This highly anticipated sequel to Radical Entertainment\u2019s best-selling open-world title from 2009 is set 14-months after the events of the original game, and follows all-new protagonist \u2013 Sgt. James Heller \u2013 as he sets out to exact revenge against the man he holds responsible for the loss of his loved ones and the world as he once knew it \u2013 Alex Mercer. With over 55 pieces of additional RADNET Edition content available for free while supplies last, gamers won\u2019t want to miss out on experiencing the power of revenge. PROTOTYPE 2, from Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is rated \u201cMA15+\u201d (Strong Violence) by the Australian Classification Board.<\/p>\n
\u201cApril 24th has been a long time coming and we wouldn\u2019t have been able to do it without the support of our unbelievably loyal fans,\u201d said Ken Rosman, Studio Head, Radical Entertainment. \u201cAll of us here at Radical are extremely proud of what we\u2019ve created with PROTOTYPE 2 and we hope you all get as much enjoyment from playing it as we had making it…I\u2019ll see you on the RADNET leaderboards \u2013 Gamertag\/PSN username: SuperSangria.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fans that already pre-ordered PROTOTYPE 2 or purchase the game during the launch window will gain access to RADNET Edition content via a one-time-use code giving them 55 pieces of additional content for free, delivered for seven weeks post launch*. This weekly scheduled content includes in-game Events, Challenges, Avatar Items, Dynamic Themes and Behind-the-Scenes videos, as well as bonus Mutations for PROTOTYPE 2’s main story. And those that participate in ALL of RADNET\u2019s weekly Challenges and Events will unlock the ultimate shape-shifting reward…the Alex Mercer playable skin. PROTOTYPE 2\u2019s RADNET Edition content will only be available for free while supplies last so be sure and pick up your copy today! For more information on RADNET, please visit www.radical.ca\/radnet<\/a> or view the trailer at http:\/\/youtu.be\/er9XTcft2Mc.<\/a><\/p>\n Additionally, for the most hardcore fans \u2013 the ones who finished 2009\u2019s original PROTOTYPE game multiple times; those who constantly debate whether Mercer or Heller is the more badass character; the ones who are eagerly waiting to jump in feet first and experience all that PROTOTYPE 2 has to offer, there\u2019s the Blackwatch Collector\u2019s Edition. This limited edition run of PROTOTYPE 2 not only contains the above mentioned RADNET Edition content, but also includes our first paid DLC pack \u2013 Colossal Mayhem \u2013 redeemable on May 8, 2012, plus a voucher code to download Dark Horse\u2019s third and final PROTOTYPE 2 comic \u2013 The Labyrinth, as well as our amazing game soundtrack and art book, and 20% off at the PROTOTYPE merchandise store where you can pick from an assortment of PROTOTYPE 2 themed swag \u2013 all the accoutrement any hardcore P2 fan could want! Have a look at the Blackwatch Collector\u2019s Edition trailer at http:\/\/youtu.be\/jjfkRp6LWl4.<\/a><\/p>\n To find out more about PROTOTYPE 2, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com\/radical_ent<\/a> and check out www.prototypegame.com<\/a> for the latest trailers, screenshots, special promotions and more! For the truly dedicated, go to www.facebook.com\/prototype<\/a> and join the PROTOTYPE Army \u2013 a community of over 453,000 (and growing) fans that receive constant updates from the team at Radical, and head on over to www.prototypegame.com\/store<\/a> to get your hands on the newest PROTOTYPE 2 apparel and merchandise.<\/p>\n PROTOTYPE 2 was developed by Radical Entertainment for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system RADNET Editions of PROTOTYPE 2 are available now for a suggested retail price of $99.95. The Blackwatch Collector\u2019s Edition of PROTOTYPE 2 is also available for a suggested retail price of $99.95 for a limited time.<\/p>\n About Radical Entertainment About Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, China and the region of Taiwan. 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\nIn September 2011, Radical Entertainment celebrated its 20th anniversary in the business of creating hit video games, including 2009\u2019s multi-million-unit-selling PROTOTYPE, The Simpsons Hit & Run, The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction, Scarface: The World Is Yours and more. We treat our properties with the reverence they deserve and gamers demand, and the commitment to our partners and fans continues to set us apart. Our Vancouver-based studio allows Radical Entertainment to bring the talent, tools and technology together to create entertainment that captures the world’s imagination. Owned by Activision Publishing, Inc, Radical is continually ranked as one of the best places to work in B.C, according to BC Business magazine and Watson Wyatt. In 2006-2008 MediaCorp Canada ranked Radical as a Top 100 Canadian Employer, Top 10 Canadian Employer for Young People, and Top 20 B.C. Employer. For more information, please visit www.radical.ca.<\/a><\/p>\n
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