Prototype Pushed to 2009

More bad news for Prototype: the game has been pushed from it's tentative October 2008 release to sometime in 2009. Or maybe it's good news, depending on how you look at it.

There is a lot riding on this game for us at Radical. More than just the reputation of the studio, as with most games, but a brand new IP. With the amount of hype the game is receiving, I've no doubt it would sell well no matter what state it ships in (within reason). But as a studio we are really trying to show that we can handle an original IP, something we're not really known for. Whether or not Prototype becomes a series, this game will probably determine what kind of games we work on in the future. It's not just about making a quick buck and getting out. We want to create a AAA game that people beg for a sequel to.

And that's not to say the game wasn't on course to ship at high quality level. I honestly think if we shipped this year, the came would end up with above 80% reviews; a really good game. However, our goal is to ship an amazing game, and this extra time will give us a chance to polish that 80 into a 90... or higher!