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Prototype PS3 install bug workaround Comments by Tom Bramwell

11 June, 2009

Fiddle with your hard disk contents.

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Goodfella
11/06/09 @ 08:02
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Agreed. I played an hour of the PC version and thought it was downright dreadful. A graphically poor (bland), re-skinned Hulk game with no soul.
des
11/06/09 @ 08:03
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PS3lol
Goodfella
11/06/09 @ 08:04
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Thanks for that enlightening contribution, des.
Meho
11/06/09 @ 08:14
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Hmm... And here I was ready to shell out for the PS3 version of the game. I guess I'll have to reconsider after all..
Beano
11/06/09 @ 08:18
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@Mego: Remember is only a very few users who experience this - and there IS a easy workaound.

R&C:F had the exact same problem btw.
MaxiSleep
11/06/09 @ 08:30
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This has happened to me on 2 different ps3 games (Ratchett and Viking). I really think they should have it worked out by now......
MaxiSleep
11/06/09 @ 08:32
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Remember is only a very few users who experience this - and there IS a easy workaound.


There should NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER be a situation where a console game needs this type of workaround. EVER.

Beano
11/06/09 @ 08:36
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@MaxiSleep : No but it should not be used for a reason to not buying the game. Bugs in games should NEVER be a issue, but they are. Deal with reality.
designerheadache
11/06/09 @ 08:39
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well if you get the problem you could always install inFamous...or download the inFamous demo...or download inFamous videos off the PSN

something like that should fix the problem.
Rirekon
11/06/09 @ 08:52
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More reason to buy games for my 360 when possible really
Darren
11/06/09 @ 09:20
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Like many others no doubt, I too have encountered this annoying issue when I tried to install Ratchet & Clank ToD on my then-new 320 GB HDD which had some 200 GB free at the time!!!

I'm actually surprised that this bug still has not been fixed by Sony in one of their numerous firmware updates because it strikes me as being an operating system bug related to certain hard drives not a game one specfically.
Beano
11/06/09 @ 09:55
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@Darren: I belive it's more a issue with the SDKs and/or developers check for disk space incorrectly. Also since this is fixed by a game update and not a firmware update.
Either way - it should have been addressed better by Sony.
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penhalion
11/06/09 @ 10:06
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@Beano

I disagree that visible or disruptive bugs in games should be accepted. Have you ever encountered such a bug from a single (as far as I can remember) Nintendo game?

It's called quality control. The issue with install space is a KNOWN issue and should never ever occur again in any game. Sony's own test labs should be actively looking for it and failing any game in which it shows up.
penhalion
11/06/09 @ 10:10
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@Goodfella

Yep it's a re-skinned hulk game made by the hulk team no less. What seriouslypuzzles me is that Hulk Ultimate destruction had buildings that not only took damage from attacks but, also fell down when pounded enough. How the heck is that damage model missing from Prototype? It's like their engine went backwards a generation!
Spekingur
11/06/09 @ 10:46
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Because Hulk = smash! and Prototype = bodysurfing! "oh man, he just got totalled, dude!"
Skire
11/06/09 @ 13:16
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this is the same bug that Ratchet & Clank Tools Of Destruction had :o
justanotherdave
11/06/09 @ 14:04
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Can't say Ive come across this bug before, I am running out of space on my HDD though, I have the 80GB PS3 & all it has on it is psn games + game installs & I only have 10GB left :(
smelly
11/06/09 @ 18:09
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A bug installing the game?
A BUG installing the game?
A bug INSTALLING the game?


Geesus wept - this is why i stopped playing pc games ffs!
dirk_aircool
11/06/09 @ 22:31
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I totaly agree . thats why I stopped playing Pc games . whatever happened to the phrase ' fit for purpose ' .

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