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Prey 2 on the prowl?

Source: Shacknews, reporting on a now-pulled Web site for 3D Realms founder Scott Miller's Radar Group.

What we heard: In 2005, 3D Realms and Take-Two officially revived Prey after the property had spent roughly 10 years in limbo. Developed by Human Head Studios (Rune) for the PC and Venom Games (Rocky: Legends) for the Xbox 360, Prey's reception, while not exactly cold, was underwhelming given its decade-long development.

Sales of the extraterrestrial-invasion-themed shooter weren't exactly out of this world--319,000 units across all platforms in the US, according to the latest figures from the NPD Group. Nonetheless, 3D Realms chief Scott Miller said in a 2007 FiringSquad interview that a sequel for the game had been "mapped out...from a high-level story standpoint."

Further evidence that 3D Realms is prepping a Prey sequel surfaced today via a now-pulled page on the Web site for the Radar Group, a new IP creation and migration specialty company helmed by 3D Realms founder Scott Miller and Jim Perkins. Shacknews reports that earlier today, the site listed several projects in the works at Radar Group, including 3D Realms' Prey 2, Recoil Games' Earth No More, third-person adventure game Incarnate, and two unannounced titles.

Of Prey 2, the site gave a brief description of the game as well as an initial concept drawing. "This time, abandoned and framed for the disappearance of his family, Tommy escapes an Earth that no longer wants him for a future that cannot survive without him," reads the description (as related by Shacknews). The game was reportedly listed for release on the Xbox 360 and PC, though no developer was attached to the project.

As for the likely suspects, Human Head Studios announced in February 2007 that it would be teaming with fashion mogul Mark Ecko on an all-original action game, right before the developer's Madison, Wisconsin, offices burned down two months later. The studio currently has no other announced projects in the oven, as it were. Venom Games is currently at work on Take-Two's Don King-endorsed pugilist sim Prizefighter. As for 3D Realms developing the game internally, the developer's Web site clearly states that only one project is in development at any one time, and that project is currently Duke Nukem Forever.

The official story: Take-Two, Human Head, and 3D Realms all had not responded to requests for comment as of press time.

Bogus or not bogus?: Radar Group's knee-jerk reaction of pulling the site makes this look not bogus.

93 Comments

  • Baldur3272

    Posted Sep 15, 2008 12:35 pm PT

    i do not see how they story will be continued. By the way the game ended there will probably be no continuation. it would rather be a new story line full of suprises, the first one was so mi possitive the sequel will!!

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  • Tillekaratne

    Posted Apr 4, 2008 6:02 pm PT

    I've only recently bought the first one, have played it through, and have loved it. So, I can't wait for a sequel!

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  • q_oats 

    Posted Mar 19, 2008 1:52 pm PT

    cool

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  • Dafama2k7

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 11:48 pm PT

    I hope that Prey 2 will continue to use the latest version of the amazing Doom 3 engine (IdTech4) or better the latest IdTech5 !!!

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  • crusadex7

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 2:02 pm PT

    The first one felt like a rushed quake/doom knockoff, too dark and aimless.(funny for a game that took 10 years to make).Liked it but it didn't quit go as far as it could have in level design or AI.

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  • pidow

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 11:35 am PT

    The first one was good I'm hoping the second will be great!.

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  • LiLLaRkIn

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 7:55 am PT

    wow im reading alot of i did/ dident like the first one, guess everyone has their own view, But as for me the 1st one was Great and i can only expect the 2nd too be better.

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  • Avenger1324

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 6:24 am PT

    Prey was alright, a bit weird and set itself up so obviously for a sequel given the ending of Prey. The leaked plot would make sense, but I can't see Prey 2 being a huge blockbuster given the lacklustre performance of the first game.

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  • ReStLesslayer

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 6:22 am PT

    Hmm this could be interesting but the first game didn`t got a high replay value hope this gets it XD

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  • jcloverboy

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 6:06 am PT

    The first Prey was a decent shooter in my opinon. But there were and are better options out there.

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  • klugenbeel

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 5:51 am PT

    Come on, the real important game in this article is Duke Nuken Forever! Current Project....oh yeah, finish that Duke Nukem sweetness, some of us have been waiting a decade!

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  • EnigmaticBeauty

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 5:29 am PT

    The first game had a wonderful concept, but the lack of dying soon meant that you didn't play tactically, You just went all out, killing as many as you can before you died.... Good game, but very short lived.

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  • Webcamera

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 5:18 am PT

    The first one was awesome, so I can't wait to play this one, too.

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  • ash678

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 4:32 am PT

    ermmm it must be true considering the site loads up and has prey 2, earth no more and incarnated as project and 2 unnaounced ones

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  • Tripwolf

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 4:14 am PT

    It's about damned time!

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  • teh_goonster

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 4:03 am PT

    Nice. Just make it longer this time!

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  • master_blue

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 3:59 am PT

    first one was distinctly average worth the 5 pounds, i really hope the sequel is an improvement, hopefully gone will the trite soundtrack be , maybe the enemies will be more interesting this time round (and varied) and the weapons will be seem more powerful.

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  • ps3cooly21

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 2:46 am PT

    I hope it comes out on the ps3 i love this game i wanna see whats next

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  • O2k4

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 1:46 am PT

    Nice... looking forward for it

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  • Dizoja86

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 12:47 am PT

    The first game had great graphics, a below average sci-fi story (that was actually pulled off pretty well) and plenty of very innovative gameplay mechanics......that also weren't used that well. It basically just felt like another boring doom 3 where you could walk on walls, and I had already had FAR too much of doom 3's bland gameplay. I'm hoping that they still keep the portals, but maybe make them a more integral part of the gameplay? If they could use the portals to even a fraction of the coolness factor that "Portal" used them to, this game would be a must-buy for me.

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  • Kh1ndjal

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 12:18 am PT

    prey was under appreciated, imo.

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  • bubnux

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 11:50 pm PT

    The first one was pretty decent, the first ten minutes were very memorable and while it certainly wasn't the best game ever (I hated the weapons) the campaign was definitely satisfying- especially (SPOILER ALERT) when you bash your girlfriends head in with a pipe wrench close to the end. Of course, you can kill her in any way you choose but the pipe wrench seemed the most humane at the time.

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  • DrKill09

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 11:40 pm PT

    Prey 2 has been in the works for a while. I frequent the 3DR forums a lot, so this "news" is about 6 months old to me. You guys should try to keep current, man... DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN, this news is olde.

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  • IKKF

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 11:25 pm PT

    Man, 3D Realms has a nack for taking a long time to make a game--Duke Nukem--cough, cough...

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  • xgraderx

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 11:23 pm PT

    vertigo.....the first prey had some pretty cool ideas.

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  • Lumenadducere

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 11:06 pm PT

    Definitely liked the first one - hopefully this one will be even better.

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  • Viral-venom13

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 10:25 pm PT

    The 1st was cool so i guess and with the ending it was bound 2 have a sequel so i wouldn't doubt it. I 'm looking forward to the Duke Nukem as well but when in the blue heck will i begin to hear good news like "Max Payne 3" currently in development. I am waiting patiently to see the series' conclusion and Remedy if your seeing this i would like to have ya'll know that i would personally like 2 help in crafting the final story for this one to really take it out with a bang and redeem the series from its bit of falter that occured in part 2!

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  • DontEatCream

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 10:09 pm PT

    Wasn't really a fan of the first one. Played it for a while at my friend's, but didn't think too much of it.

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  • mikethemonkey

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 10:08 pm PT

    Prey was a great game and I'm looking forward to part 2! Long live PREY!!

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  • VenomRitual

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 10:07 pm PT

    once i finish old KH 2 during break, i plan on buying this game at FRY's.

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  • Tebbit

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 10:02 pm PT

    So either its not getting made by 3DRealms, or the release date will be 2027

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  • 99skylinegtr

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 9:45 pm PT

    the first one was alright, i would probably play a sequel.

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  • rsattler

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 9:27 pm PT

    I thought Prey 1 was great, looking forward to the sequel. Loved the jukebox in the bar... Looking forward to the future.

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  • Fjackel

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 9:02 pm PT

    The first one was tons of fun but the synopsis for the sequel makes no sense based on how the game ended, SPOILERS!





    like how tommy got home right away he left and went into the portal so how is he framed he didnt see anyone straight after

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  • Real720

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 8:18 pm PT

    hehe this one's gonna flop like the first game.

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  • Killian420

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 8:14 pm PT

    I enjoyed Prey alot, it was far from a perfect game but had some very original content, and a well defined atmosphere.

    I'd be happy to see prey 2.

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  • OCTAVIATOR

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 8:06 pm PT

    i just hope this sequel is very hard. The first one was way too easy.

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  • majorwes

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 7:56 pm PT

    wasnt a fan of the first one...but ill still try it out.

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  • firebreathing

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 7:28 pm PT

    hopefully this time they can manage to not make the AI dumb as hell, give us better weapons that actually seem powerful and make levels that are actually varied.

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  • Obliterati

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 7:27 pm PT

    Cool. I thought the first Prey was underrated. Hopefully it won't take another ten years to get the sequel out the door.

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  • infect999

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 7:26 pm PT

    Prey had some good stuff going for it...i'd like to see a sequel

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  • viperhellfire

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 6:45 pm PT

    Hell yes!! I've been waiting for this nws ever since i beat the first one!!!

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  • s_emi_xxxxx

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 6:25 pm PT

    Well... This is no suprise to me. I already Prey 2 will be announced someday. as it was already confirmed in the first game that "Prey will Continue". Anyone who's played this game should already know this... A cutscene appears right after the game ending... but only if you do NOT skip the credits. I don't remember what exactly happens in that cutscene.. & i won't spoil it for anyone. so this isn't very surprising.. but im really excited for this one. What i want to see announced is..... QUAKE 5. that would be ****** awesome!!
    what engine will the game be using this time ? i would definitely like to see teh Doom 3 engine getting back into the action and competing against unreal 3. i liked the first one and it really had superb graphics. & i didn't even know that it used doom 3 engine.

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  • destroyer360

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 6:22 pm PT

    i despised the first one

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  • andremafia

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 6:22 pm PT

    I loved the first one, really looking froward for this one

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  • bawathegamer

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 6:20 pm PT

    it was agreat 5 buks spent on rentak

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  • Filaki

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 6:09 pm PT

    loved the first one, despite not being punished for dying. it just had so many wow moments and the art direction was really cool. looking forward to the second one

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  • ArsenicA

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 6:08 pm PT

    i never played the first one but most of my friends said it sucked... so i never really gave it a try

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  • Jd1680a

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 6:06 pm PT

    Take Two is looking for games they could sell that would pull their revenue up. Prey is just the franchise the could help them do that.

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  • Icehearted

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 6:05 pm PT

    I'm not quite finished through the first one yet, but I can say that despite being simplistic and flawed I enjoy it, especially the unusual theme. I'm looking forward to seeing more on this.

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