The PC version of Prototype 2 has finally graced computer players with its presence, after launching for Xbox 360 and PS3 back in April. All boxed copies and pre-ordered digital copies will include access to the game's RADNET content, containing a whole bunch of extra challenges and rewards.

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Radical Entertainment confirmed the upcoming release of Prototype 2 for PC is still coming next month as planned. Activision said the studio will no longer create games for the publisher and laid off a significant number of employees yesterday.

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Radical Entertainment, the twenty-year-old game studio behind games like Prototype and Scarface, has shut its doors. Audio designer Rob Bridgett, formerly of the Vancouver-based studio, confirmed the news on Twitter today.

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Just when you thought Prototype 2 had enough gruesome, shape-shifting tools to get the job done, Radical Entertainment is giving fans even more over-the-top viral powers with two downloadable content (DLC) drops.

Prototype 2's first DLC pack, Colossal Mayhem, is available today, while the second DLC pack, Excessive Force, drops on May 29th, 2012 - each giving fans key add-ons to their arsenal of destruction as well as three all-new custom skins allowing players to parkour their way across NYZ in style. The full contents of Prototype 2's Colossal Mayhem and Excessive Force DLC packs includes:

Colossal Mayhem Pack (Today):

Thermobaric Boom-Stick.

Force Multiplier Powers:

• Warp Vortex.
• Anti Gravity Field.
• Air Time.

Custom Skins:

• Heller Test Subject.
• Infected Heller.
• Infantry Heller.

Excessive Force Pack (May 29th):

Viral Infector Grenade Launcher.

Force Multiplier Powers:

• Shockwave.
• Chaos Creator Mode.
• Medusa's Wrath.

Custom Skins:

• Armored Heller.
• Agile Armor Alex Mercer.
• Zombie Mercer.

Both Prototype 2 DLC packs will be available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Microsoft for 400 Microsoft Points, and on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3 for $4.99. Fans that purchased the Prototype 2 Blackwatch Collector's Edition will be able to redeem their one-time use code to download the Colossal Mayhem Pack for free beginning today

Gamers the world over can now head out to local retailers and pick up their copy of Prototype 2 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation  3.

Fans that already pre-ordered Prototype 2 or purchase the game during the launch window will gain access to the 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’s weekly Challenges and Events will unlock the ultimate shape-shifting reward...the Alex Mercer playable skin. Prototype 2’s RADNET Edition content will only be available for free while supplies last so be sure and pick up your copy today.

“April 24th has been a long time coming and we wouldn’t have been able to do it without the support of our unbelievably loyal fans,” said Ken Rosman, Studio Head, Radical Entertainment. “All of us here at Radical are extremely proud of what we’ve created with Prototype 2 and we hope you all get as much enjoyment from playing it as we had making it...I’ll see you on the RADNET leader boards – Gamertag/PSN username: SuperSangria.”

Additionally there’s also the Blackwatch Collector’s Edition. This limited edition run of Prototype 2 not only contains the above mentioned RADNET Edition content, but also includes the first paid DLC pack – Colossal Mayhem – redeemable on May 8th, 2012, plus a voucher code to download Dark Horse’s third and final Prototype 2 comic – The Labyrinth, as well as a game soundtrack and art book, and 20% off at the Prototype merchandise store where you can pick from an assortment of  Prototype2 themed swag.

Activision have today announced that Prototype 2, the sequel to Radical Entertainment’s original best-selling game of 2009, will be launched in the UK with the world’s first ever over-18 live outdoor advertisement.

At an iconic west London location at 9:00 p.m. (BST) on Sunday 22nd April, the live ad will feature actors playing the parts of Prototype 2’s new protagonist Sgt. James Heller and his nemesis Alex Mercer, as well as Blackwatch military and the disease-ridden Infected.

Recreating action from the game, including a gruesome and bloody confrontation between the Heller and Mercer, the content has been recommended as only suitable for those over the age of 18 due its explicit nature, with an agreement to perform it post-watershed in order to avoid a younger audience.

“Due to the nature of  Prototype 2’s content, the game has been rated by the BBFC and PEGI as certificate 18. This live action advertisement reflects the game in its hard-hitting, fantasy nature and whilst we’re excited to bring this new game to our legions of fans, it would be inappropriate for under 18s to view it” commented David Tyler, Activision’s Minneapolis Business Unit EU General Manager.

The five minute long experience will be streamed live on the Prototype 2’s official Facebook page for those of age unable to experience the action live, offering fans around the world a chance to watch the production unfold.

As the Prototype 2 live ad reaches its crescendo, fans will have the opportunity to vote for one of two endings via the Prototype 2 Facebook page from today. The ending that receives the most votes will feature as part of the grand finale of the advertisement.

The Pack Leader ability allows Heller to summon Brawler Hunters to fight by his side.

Watch Prototype 2's protagonist Sergeant James Heller climb into a tank and wreck havoc across New York City.

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Prototype 2 developer Radical Entertainment has revealed how the game's protagonist James Heller came to be. Heller is a US soldier who blames Prototype 1 star Alex Mercer for the death of his wife and daughter. He gains superpowers after a revenge-fuelled pursuit of Mercer in a crumbling New York city goes wrong.

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Sgt. James Heller has lost it all because of Alex Mercer, main character of the first Prototype game, and it's time for revenge. Get a taste of the events that lead up to the beginning of Prototype 2 in this cinematic trailer.

Radical Entertainment have today announced the Prototype  2's Blackwatch Collector's Edition for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC.

Planned to launch April 24th for $79.99 this highly limited quantity Prototype 2 Blackwatch Collector's Edition will include all the content from the recently announced Radnet Edition, as well as additional content, including the first DLC pack 'Colossal Mayhem' which is due out in May.

The Prototype 2 Blackwatch Collector's Edition includes:

• The Prototype 2 Radnet Edition Content. (which includes 55 free pieces of additional content for seven weeks following the game’s launch)
• Free Prototype  2 DLC Pack #1 — Colossal Mayhem.
• Official Prototype  2 Soundtrack CD.
• Exclusive Prototype 2 Hardbound Art Book.
• Dark Horse Digital Comic "Prototype : The Labrinth".
• 20% Discount Voucher at Prototype  Merchandise Store.

In just a few months, Prototype 2 will be upon us and we'll all be running through New York City tearing bad guys apart with arm blades and disgusting tendril moves. When that happens, you're not going to have time to sit down and ponder how the cast of this title let their world get into this sickening state. So, Activision and Radical Entertainment are sharing bios, screenshots and concept art with IGN now.

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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 tha will unlock 55 pieces of downloadable content.

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Radical Entertainment have today announced a limited edition Prototype 2 'Radnet' Edition. Planned to launch on 24th April, a limited number of the launch copies of Prototype 2 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 will contain free access to Radnet via a one-time use code, which includes 55 free pieces of additional content for seven weeks following the game’s launch.

The weekly scheduled content will include in-game Events, Challenges, Avatar Items, Dynamic Themes and Behind-the-Scenes videos, as well as bonus Mutations for Prototype 2's main campaign. Fans that participate in all of Radnets’s weekly challenges and events will unlock the ultimate shape-shifting reward...to be revealed in March 2012. Prototype 2’s Radnet Edition content will only be available for free while supplies last.

“Radical Entertainment has always focused on bringing long lasting fun to its fans, and Prototype 2’s Radnet content is our way of rewarding the game’s most loyal supporters – the early adopters, the one’s who will replay it over and over again,” said Ken Rosman, Studio Head, Radical Entertainment. “We think this is great because we’re giving our fans hours of additional gameplay outside Prototype 2’s main narrative, and cool rewards – all delivered weekly following the game’s launch!”

Activision released a large batch of new screenshots and artwork of Prototype 2, that will be released on April 24th in North America and April the 27th in Europe. They also introduced four new characters that will add more color to the cast of the game.

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We got a chance to speak with Prototype 2's Design Director Matt Armstrong about the upcoming open world sequel to 2009's Prototype. Armstrong cut his teeth as a 3D artist and animator before making the leap into the world of game design. He's held positions at Blitz Games, Rockstar Games and now he's working with the developers at Radical Entertainment on Activision's Prototype 2.

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Radical Entertainment and Best Buy have revealed Prototype 2's exclusive pre-order bonus — Sgt. James Heller's Hardened Steel Vehicle Armor. Planned to launch on April 24th, North American fans who pre-order the game at Best Buy by April 23rd will gain access to this unique upgrade as well as a limited edition Prototype 2 poster.

"Prototype 2's Hardened Steel Vehicle Armor allows Sgt. James Heller to jump into any military vehicle and shrug off even the most devastating attacks," said Ken Rosman, Studio Head, Radical Entertainment. "Whether fighting off individual soldiers, helicopters, tanks, and APCs or all the above at once, this upgrade provides Heller a defensive advantage as he goes head-to-head against everything the enemy Blackwatch forces throw at him."