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Prototype 'expected' to outsell inFAMOUS by 90 percent photo

Electronic Entertainment Design and Research has weighed in on the Prototype versus inFAMOUS debate with numbers. According to EEDAR estimates, Prototype is set to outsell inFAMOUS by a dazzling 90 percent when combining the sales of the multiplatform releases of Prototype. However, inFAMOUS is expected to sell between at least 35 to 50 percent more on the PlayStation 3 than Activision’s title.

As noted in the blurb we received about the sales estimates, these numbers carry some meaning with publishers. Nobody was hurt by the exclusive release of inFAMOUS, but the potential of making more money by spreading the console love is obviously present. I asked EEDAR's director of analyst services Jesse Divinich if money given for exclusivity would balance the numbers in some way. He said it wouldn't.

"SCEA published inFAMOUS, so I would venture to guess they paid nothing for exclusivity. Sucker Punch, the developers, have only done PlayStation 2 and 3 titles," he told me via e-mail. "They are most known for the Sly Cooper series. I am sure Sucker Punch receives a lot of financial incentives to stay exclusive to Sony, which likely takes the form of higher royalty percentage points on gross sales."

"Sony is not in the financial position to pay for exclusive releases at the moment," he added "which limits exclusive releases to first-party published titles. They openly admit that they won’t pay for exclusive DLC."

Things may be different with the recently announced and unknown PlayStation-3 exclusive The Agent. Divinich reckons Sony is providing something.

"The Agent, a Rockstar title, is a PS3 exclusive and I do imagine Sony is providing some support on the backend, whether that is financial support or technological support is unknown to the public. However, Rockstar is a very intrepid developer; they would do a PS3 exclusive and make it profitable just for the challenge."

While these estimates tickle the brain, we’re more interested in knowing the answer to the million-dollar question: who would win in a fight to the death, Cole MacGrath or Alex Mercer? Divinich answered.

"In an environment without chain linked fences or strewed about gardening hoses? Cole all the way."


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Phantom Spaceman's Avatar
Phantom Spaceman at 07/13/2009 10:22
I haven't played Prototype, but I have to say, I didn't see what the big deal about inFamous was.
Da Druminator's Avatar
Da Druminator at 07/13/2009 10:25
I really need to pick up Prototype. I've been hearing pretty good things.
Chronic Logic's Avatar
Chronic Logic at 07/13/2009 10:28
It doesn't take a genius to figure that out, just look at the sales chart. The PC and 360 version of Prototype tops Infamous with the PS3 version lagging behind Infamous.
GoldenGamerXero's Avatar
GoldenGamerXero at 07/13/2009 10:29
@Phantom Spaceman



The big deal over inFAMOUS is that the developpers are awesome enough to

1) Watch Zero Punctuation

2) Draw THAT!
SuitcoatAvenger's Avatar
SuitcoatAvenger at 07/13/2009 10:32
That's a shame. I sincerely hope this does not keep Sucker Punch from doing a follow up. I don't want this to be an Advent Rising situation where there's promise that isn't fulfilled.

Of course, Advent Rising sucked, so there's a bit of difference here.
GoldenGamerXero's Avatar
GoldenGamerXero at 07/13/2009 10:32
Image fail... DRAW THIS!

LukienAkeela's Avatar
LukienAkeela at 07/13/2009 10:32
As you said those numbers may have little sway with Sucker Punch, but they must speak volumes to other developers/publishers. Their games will go where the money is.
ChainThrow's Avatar
ChainThrow at 07/13/2009 10:33
It'll be interesting to see if the numbers actually bear this out. Wasn't particularly impressed with Prototype, but it's got mass appeal in spades.
Magnalon's Avatar
Magnalon at 07/13/2009 10:35
It just goes to show, folks: put less time into a product, rush it with sloppy controls and visuals, and you'll outsell a carefully made one because of "tentacle arms" (I had more fun with Prototype, but it was sloppy).
smang's Avatar
smang at 07/13/2009 10:39
poor infamous, always getting compared to prototype.

i'm curious to play prototype though. i really enjoyed infamous, going through a evil playthrough now and sticking grenades to random civilians, most amusing!
ParaParaKing's Avatar
ParaParaKing at 07/13/2009 10:41
Why can't they wait for the actual NPD numbers to get released?
aerofan11's Avatar
aerofan11 at 07/13/2009 10:43
inFAMOUS is still going to sell well for a PS3 exclusive, that didn't get any hype until a month before release. I did prefer Prototype for some bizarre reason though, maybe it was the gliding, that was so much fun.
falinter's Avatar
falinter at 07/13/2009 10:43
Multiplatform games out selling exclusives! OMG
wardrox's Avatar
wardrox at 07/13/2009 10:48
I game on two system sells nearly twice as much as a game on one system. Somebody was paid for this information.
Onlineatron's Avatar
Onlineatron at 07/13/2009 10:49
Wait... you're telling me, a MULTIPLATFORM title will outsell a game that is only avaliable on the 3rd place console.

Well i'll be damned.
HiddenAHB's Avatar
HiddenAHB at 07/13/2009 10:49
Well, Prototype is more fun, and is present in more plataforms so that's kinda obvious.
Also
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/2009/07/custom_1246718666008_58349.jpg
CALkulon's Avatar
CALkulon at 07/13/2009 10:50
Well, that's surprising. I'd have expected that even only considering PS3 & 360 sales would show Prototype netting at least 100% more sales.

The 90% looks good on paper but when you consider that more people have 360s (and of course the PC sales will also contribute), Prototype is lagging behind inFamous somewhat.

Hopefully Activision will learn something from this rather than putting a positive spin on it!
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whormongr at 07/13/2009 10:50
I bought infamous in the first week- it is a good game, it seems to me that it is unfair that people are dogging it because either they are comparing it to prototype instead of letting it stand on it's own or dogging it because (and there are a ton of them) they are MS fanboys and MS fanboys dog every PS exclusive. I almost bought prototype the other day but instead opted for a close out copy of endwar for 15 bucks that included a BT headset (can't beat that) to occupy me.
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kauza at 07/13/2009 10:55
I bought both, so I guess I'm both part of the problem and the solution. Not going to lie: I did end up enjoying Infamous more, and I just hope that, independent of its comparisons to the sales of Prototype, it ends up selling well enough.
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Mornelithe at 07/13/2009 10:58
I'm actually inclined to agree on the fight outcome. I own InFamous on my PS3, and Prototype for my PC, and, gotta tell ya, the limited amount of interaction that Alex has with electricity....tells me he has a really bad weakness to it.

Beyond that...lol, so big surprise...a game being launched on PC, PS3, and 360, may, in fact, outsell a PS3 exclusive, that's a brand new IP??? you don't say. LoL, stop the presses.
PhazonYoshi's Avatar
PhazonYoshi at 07/13/2009 11:05
Cole would win?
What about the part where Mercer can turn into somebody else and throw helicopters at him?
Stoph's Avatar
Stoph at 07/13/2009 11:15
@PhazonYoshi

Flying helicopters got nothing on the Electricity shield.
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MrAhh at 07/13/2009 11:18
talk about beating a dead horse, good lord. You did the piss poor biased review, the silly top 10 list. Yet here we are back with the Prototype better than Infamous thing. Even though countless podcasts and reviews put you by yourself on the issue. Now here we have a story saying that hey guess what, a game released on three platforms sold more than a game released on one. That game that sold more must be really good huh? All because one character can't jump over a chain fence.
Corak's Avatar
Corak at 07/13/2009 11:22
What flatliner said. Is it really that surprising?
PixelJunky's Avatar
PixelJunky at 07/13/2009 11:22
Did you know if Gears of War would've been multiplatform it would have sold 70% more?!?! Dumb non news article.

Apple meet orange.
KaliKot's Avatar
KaliKot at 07/13/2009 11:29
sales are always surprising except for butthurt fanboys who downplay figures
doctorjones's Avatar
doctorjones at 07/13/2009 11:29
played them both. like inFAMOUS more than [Prototype]. inFAMOUS has more heart, production, and it's an awesome origin story (let's be honest, that's what it is). I gave up on [Prototype] around the time Alex uttered "I'm gonna find who did this to me, and I'm going to make 'em pay", really? Really? After starting the game with amnesia, you are going to let him say some of the most lame, cliche statements in gaming history. Jeebus Christ!
VaeVictus's Avatar
VaeVictus at 07/13/2009 11:30
inFamous > Prototype despite sales figures and Destructoid's hatred of it.
DrPhilGood's Avatar
DrPhilGood at 07/13/2009 11:34
played infamous 3 times through now...played prototype once. prototype pales in comparison on every catagory.
PhazonYoshi's Avatar
PhazonYoshi at 07/13/2009 11:35
@Stoph, true, that zappy thing did a crapload of damage to poor ol' alex :(
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 07/13/2009 11:39
Prototype is kick ass. Anyone who hasn't played it probably should.
The White Light's Avatar
The White Light at 07/13/2009 11:42
So if Prototype is outselling inFamous by 90%, yet if inFamous is outselling Prototype by 30-50% on the PS3, then doesn't that mean that the 360 version of Prototype is dominating by an extremely large margin?
Mornelithe's Avatar
Mornelithe at 07/13/2009 11:42
@ VaeVictus - You know, I'd be inclined to agree with you. The storyline in InFamous is better, the good/bad aspect was also quite interesting. Not to say that Prototype wasn't great fun (Just finished collecting all 131 web of intrigues last night), but I personally enjoyed InFamous more.
realgamersneeded's Avatar
realgamersneeded at 07/13/2009 11:57
This doesn't matter to anyone except fanboys. Own both love both. Pretty simple, right?
BeenThereDoneThat's Avatar
BeenThereDoneThat at 07/13/2009 12:00
It's too bad only one side (PS3 owners) can actually be the better judges on this article (I have BOTH). 360 owners cannot accurately comment because they don't get to play the better game (Infamous). Infamous is MUCH, MUCH deeper, and better gaming experience. Both have their repetitive issues, but Prototype just got to be TOO repetitive and flat out boring. After you use it's "over the top" powers, it gets dull fast. Infamous is way more engrossing, you feel like the character. You'll WANT to play it again after you complete it. Just because Prototype will out sell Infamous (it BETTER with PS3 AND 360 owners buying it), doesn't make it a "better" game. The Chevy Cavalier will out sell the Chevy Corvette every year...is the Cavalier a better car?
BeenThereDoneThat's Avatar
BeenThereDoneThat at 07/13/2009 12:00
It's too bad only one side (PS3 owners) can actually be the better judges on this article (I have BOTH). 360 owners cannot accurately comment because they don't get to play the better game (Infamous). Infamous is MUCH, MUCH deeper, and better gaming experience. Both have their repetitive issues, but Prototype just got to be TOO repetitive and flat out boring. After you use it's "over the top" powers, it gets dull fast. Infamous is way more engrossing, you feel like the character. You'll WANT to play it again after you complete it. Just because Prototype will out sell Infamous (it BETTER with PS3 AND 360 owners buying it), doesn't make it a "better" game. The Chevy Cavalier will out sell the Chevy Corvette every year...is the Cavalier a better car?
VaeVictus's Avatar
VaeVictus at 07/13/2009 12:12
"The Chevy Cavalier will out sell the Chevy Corvette every year...is the Cavalier a better car? "

According to this article, YES! ROFLCOPTER
PhazonYoshi's Avatar
PhazonYoshi at 07/13/2009 12:23
Not... really. The Cavalier and Corvette aren't the same price, inFAMOUS and Prototype are. It's a silly comparison to make.
Nitex's Avatar
Nitex at 07/13/2009 12:50
I laugh hysterically at the people who claim Prototype is better than Infamous. It's just so darn hilarious.
dgonchild's Avatar
dgonchild at 07/13/2009 12:53
Wait... so what they're saying is that a multi-platform game will outsell an exclusive game. No effin way! Blasphemy!!
thenooby1's Avatar
thenooby1 at 07/13/2009 12:54
HEY MAN!!
You had better check your facts!
Suck Punch made an N64 game as well... so by that logic...
INFAMOUS IS COMING TO THE WII! IT IS NOW CONFIRMED! TAKE THAT PROTOTYPE!

I HAVE FURY!!
Zeta Crossfire's Avatar
Zeta Crossfire at 07/13/2009 13:01
Infamous is my favorite game of 09 so far 10/10 one of the greatest games iv played in a long time.

Prototype is a very good game 8/10 just some of the things in the game bug me...
-PL-'s Avatar
-PL- at 07/13/2009 13:43
Backstreet Boys outsold Led Zeppelin.
AngryJoeShow's Avatar
AngryJoeShow at 07/13/2009 14:12
Isnt this kind of a weak excuse for a post Brad? I like some of your other stuff guy, but its pretty obvious that a multiplatform title will outsell a title exclusive to a console by 90%+. I dont see how that is relevant in anyway to the debate.

Bad form.
Brad Nicholson's Avatar
Brad Nicholson at 07/13/2009 14:47
@AngryJoeShow While I understand your point. But I also think the announcement of BioShock 2 was a no-brainer. EEDAR shot us some cool information and I decided to follow-up with an analyst. Sorry if it offends.
Doos's Avatar
Doos at 07/13/2009 15:15
I know this is completely ridiculous, but I think Mercer would win in a fight.
hpv's Avatar
hpv at 07/13/2009 15:48
So they're saying inFamous outsold Prototype by an average of 5% per platform while being exclusive to the smaller install base of PS3? That's a pretty bad beating if you ask me.

I'm not sure I'd pay much attention to these EEDAR folks. After all they seem to be the ones who said that inFamous and Prototype have "near identical game play and quality scores." Which is half-right at best, if you would judge an 78-80 and 84 (current Metacritic scores for Prototype [3 platforms] and inFamous, respectively) as "near identical." I could see that judgment going either way depending on the person.
Indigo Dingo's Avatar
Indigo Dingo at 07/13/2009 17:15
We better hope that Cole would beat Alex Mercer. If the internet rumours are true, he'll have to do exactly that in the sequel *Spoilers* Who do you think The Beast is?
Ahlan's Avatar
Ahlan at 07/13/2009 17:49
Prototype is multiplatform. No surprise.

inFamous is the better game though.
rsquad's Avatar
rsquad at 07/14/2009 13:39
InFamous was much more polished and engaging, and a multiplat outselling a console exclusive? Is this really news?
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