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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.
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The big deal over inFAMOUS is that the developpers are awesome enough to
1) Watch Zero Punctuation
2) Draw THAT!
The big deal over inFAMOUS is that the developpers are awesome enough to
1) Watch Zero Punctuation
2) Draw THAT!
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.
Of course, Advent Rising sucked, so there's a bit of difference here.
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.
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.
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).
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!
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!
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.
I game on two system sells nearly twice as much as a game on one system. Somebody was paid for this information.
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.
Well i'll be damned.
Well, Prototype is more fun, and is present in more plataforms so that's kinda obvious.
Also
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Also
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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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cole would win?
What about the part where Mercer can turn into somebody else and throw helicopters at him?
What about the part where Mercer can turn into somebody else and throw helicopters at him?
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.
Did you know if Gears of War would've been multiplatform it would have sold 70% more?!?! Dumb non news article.
Apple meet orange.
Apple meet orange.
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!
played infamous 3 times through now...played prototype once. prototype pales in comparison on every catagory.
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?
@ 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.
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?
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?
"The Chevy Cavalier will out sell the Chevy Corvette every year...is the Cavalier a better car? "
According to this article, YES! ROFLCOPTER
According to this article, YES! ROFLCOPTER
Not... really. The Cavalier and Corvette aren't the same price, inFAMOUS and Prototype are. It's a silly comparison to make.
Wait... so what they're saying is that a multi-platform game will outsell an exclusive game. No effin way! Blasphemy!!
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!!
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!!
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...
Prototype is a very good game 8/10 just some of the things in the game bug me...
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.
Bad form.
@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.
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.
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.
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?
InFamous was much more polished and engaging, and a multiplat outselling a console exclusive? Is this really news?
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