by Bret

Prototype 2 in first of it’s kind over-18 live advert!

While Bethesdoids scurry in panic at the news of Prey 2 being put on hold until after 2012, fellow P-sequel Prototype 2 steps up a gear in it’s release campaign.

It took me a few moments to work out exactly what this event was, but it sounds brilliant; a live advertisement event, on this Sunday 22nd at 9pm.

We’re talking about a load of actors ‘being’ infected people and soldiers squaring off with Sargeant something-or-other, prota-gun-ist of the followup virusfest.

These brave souls will be recreating scenes of violence and gore from the game, hence the 18 rating. The live advert will be the first of it’s kind and will be streamed on the P2 facebook page. Groovy!

I’m not sure what to expect from this- presumably not a man whose body can morph into giant weaponry at will- but it sounds very interesting.

 

“Activision Publishing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) 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.

In London at 9:00 p.m. (BST) on Sunday 22^nd 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 at www.facebook.com/prototype 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 20^th April.  The ending that receives the most votes will feature as part of the grand finale of the advertisement.

To watch the PROTOTYPE 2 live ad stream and vote on the ending, head over to www.facebook.com/prototype.  While there, be sure to join the PROTOTYPE Army – a community of over 453,000 (and growing) fans that receive constant updates from the team at Radical.  To find out more about PROTOTYPE 2, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/radical_ent and check out the game’s official Web site at www.prototypegame.com for the latest trailers, screenshots, special promotions and more!”
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FUS RO YES!!!

Bethesda simply have cool coming out the wazoo.

Behold: the addition of Kinect controls to the Xbox 360 version of the game is due to implemented this month in a free patch!

Got to love a game which gets added to and improved for free. On a similar, but likely not-free note, the first true add-ons for game content are also on their way- new quests, locations and features.

Until then the new patch will feature over 200 voice commands. The full list has not been revealed just yet, but will be soon according to Beth.

What we do know about is voice commands for: shouts (awesome!), hotkeys, follower commands, and all menus- from the game menus like the map to things like bartering and even quick save and load.

There will be hints of new menu fuctionality too, like more hotkeying and the ability to sort inventory items by name, weight, and value.

Just the ability to swap weapons without a thumb crash excites me- but being able to actually shout ‘Fus Ro Dah!’ at the TV is absolutely disco.

 

It’s official: hands are for girls. Check out this amusingly-voiced fellow demonstrating his shouts and quick-equipping items (which looks incredibly useful for a bow/dagger type like myself).

 

 
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The Healthening – 29/03/12

Oh, March, you are a vile temptress. Holidays, anniversaries- all the things that make more food go in than normal. Yes, I have slipped again, but not awfully so. I’ve still managed to lose weight, just took longer!

The lovely sunniness has finally arrived in the UK, which inevitably means more exercise. The whole thing is just far more palatable when the outside isn’t wet. Walking is totally doable.

So, I aim to enter April with a new resolve- no more slips. Takeaways and such will be kept few and far between. My birthday will undoubtedly involve something nommy- but that’s allowed, god damn you.

As the sun comes out, the tops come off. Some would be disheartened by the array of thin blokes wandering around topless, but not I. We must remember that they look stupid. I may be rounder, but at least I don’t look like I’m off to find a gypsy wedding (big, fat or otherwise).

 

Weigh-in:

Weight at end of month three: 14 stone, 6 pounds (202 pounds)

A stone and a half loss from the start of January! More or less on track.

 

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