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Killzone 3/Bulletstorm Midnight Launch Fail Footage

RespawnAction shows not the mass of people waiting for Killzone 3 and Bulletstorm, but the apparent lack of excitement in the East Coast's biggest city at a midnight release.

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bacrec14805d ago

HAAHAHAHHA its going down over there. Jam packed with people.

M-Easy4805d ago

God, I'm getting cold just looking at that. No way i'd be out there either.

Biggest4805d ago

Did anyone else see zero people even in the store? If there was a midnight release happening I would expect at least an employee to look out the glass to see if anyone was walking up. It just looks like someone left the lights on and went home.

NukaCola4805d ago

I am standing in line, at the post office....to get my Killzone 3 with all my bonuses.

Gamestop can eat one. They are never getting my money again. I buy everything through Amazon.

Fat Bastard4805d ago

If I hadn't traded in Cod black ops for $38, I would definitely take advantage of the amazon deal. This will be the first time I've bought from gamestop in a long time, and it's all black ops' fault dammit

Inside_out4805d ago (Edited 4805d ago )

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Sony running the multi-player beta and then dropping the demo right before the launch of the game killed the hype. It doesn't matter, it should still sell really well and far better than KZ 2 did.

Sony should really man up and let EA and Crytek run the Crysis 2 multi-player beta now. People are either buying KZ3 or they are not buying KZ3 at this point. No reason to alienate one of your bigger supporters out there in EA IF EA isn't upset already...I here EA still hasn't signed up for the PsP2 yet...Hmmmmm

As for the video...it's freezing and no one is in line because they are sitting in there cars. If you tell people that you can get a wireless headset and a KZ tee shirt for being one of the first 20 people, watch what happens.

kneon4805d ago

Does anyone go to these anymore? I just don't see the point. I pre-order online and I always get the games launch day. I can wait the few extra hours.

TheLastGuardian4804d ago (Edited 4804d ago )

Nobody is there because Gamestop sucks. Amazon gave $20 credit for KZ3 so they would be smart to buy it there.

gaffyh4804d ago

What is the point of going to midnight launches anyway? It's cold, and do you REALLY need to play the game the second it comes out?

On the other hand you can order the game online, and 9 times out of 10, it will get to you before the release date. Better than a midnight launch, and most of the time a lot cheaper.

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Headshot814805d ago

No surprise since a shitload of people cancelled their Gamestop Preorder, and got the Amazon deal instead. That gives you $20 amazon cr, 3 unlock pts, bonus maps, and release date delivery for .99 cents.
Just look at the top charts for each site.

Dragun6194805d ago (Edited 4805d ago )

Maybe People went to Walmart instead.
http://blog.us.playstation....

Amazon also has $20 Credit for both games.
Why buy at Gamestop when there's much better deals elsewhere?

vickers5004805d ago

Because I only had to pay 15 bucks for KZ3 after trading in Black Ops and the crap that is MW2.

Rainstorm814805d ago (Edited 4805d ago )

I mean really its not like it was a Killzone 3/Bulletstorm Event going on its a MIDNIGHT launch at a random NY Gamestop.

Statix4805d ago (Edited 4805d ago )

I agree with those who say that getting $20 off from Amazon and Walmart is a much better deal than Rip-Off City (Gamestop), but still, I would expect a bigger presence at a midnight launch just based on dumb people who aren't deal-conscious like we are.

Doubtful that it's indicative of poor sales (at least for KZ3), but you never know.

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slinky1234564805d ago (Edited 4805d ago )

Certain citys dont have enough people that game, my city you hardly see anyone anywhere for any game at midnight, even for COD.

DelbertGrady4805d ago (Edited 4805d ago )

It's freaking New York city.

@morganfell - You are right but I don't see Bulletstorm reaching those numbers.

morganfell4805d ago

The same thing happened with GT5...and look how that turned out after 6 weeks.

Mustang300C20124805d ago (Edited 4805d ago )

Funny thing is that Hiphopgamer posted the same thing in another location in New York for the Killzone 2 launch with the same results. Nobody was around

sashimi4804d ago (Edited 4804d ago )

I live in new york and i didn't bother with a midnight release. People have things to do in the morning >.> not that i buy anything from gamestop anyway since mostly only kids hang out there.
Amazon preorder ftw!

slinky1234564805d ago

whats this "big city" they say this video is from, if its big enough there probably will be a few gamestops and many other retailers people would rather go to.

CoffeewithChess4805d ago

He says it at the end of the video.

SmokeyMcBear4805d ago

"new york city" does not have little strip malls like that. Maybe someone in New york really outside of the 5 boroughs... but not any real "city"

BullCrap4805d ago

Why is this aproved? I can goto a closed gamestop and take some footage. This vid is fail.

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Rainstorm814805d ago (Edited 4805d ago )

Got It!... im Online

PSN- Rainstorm81
Clan- DnD : Death -n- Destruction

NukaCola4805d ago

I dont know why you are getting diasagrees, i can see you have trophies.

Rainstorm814805d ago

some people are just sad individuals....

ive been playing guerrilla warfare for about an hour taking a break....

Eiffel4805d ago

The lights were on, and the cage gates weren't down.

Wildarmsjecht4805d ago

I pre-ordered from Amazon for $58 total, release day delivery, free 3 skill points, free map packs, and $20 credit towards my next purchase. Yea. I dont need to do a midnight launch, unless im getting it signed like my MGS4 copy :D

*Strokes copy of MGS4*

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...You son of a bitch.

Aclay4805d ago

+1

I pre-ordered from Amazon too...I purchase nearly all my games exclusively from Amazon now. The Pre-order Credits for lots of big games are just awesome and saves me a decent amount money throughout the year.

I don't see how anyone could pass up a $20 Pre-order Credit unless they simply don't buy games online.

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Duty Calls - Epic Games' Forgotten Call of Duty Parody

Back in 2011, Epic Games and People Can Fly launched a Call of Duty parody - Duty Calls - that has been lost to the annals of history.

closed_account306d ago

"Duty Calls: The Calm Before the Storm" sounds more like a massive case of the sh**s. 😂

I saw the parody mention, and half expected the ability to drop a deuce on your opponent... I left disappointed.

closed_account304d ago

Never too much Taco Tuesday!! Now if only we could just achieve eternal Taco Tuesdays without the inevitable Wipe-It Wednesdays!!! 😂😂

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Amplitude305d ago (Edited 305d ago )

Hahaha i actually just dropped a review of this game on my channel! I hit all the story beats for anybody too lazy to install it and play through it
https://www.youtube.com/wat...

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Bulletstorm - A Cult Classic Worthy of Revival?

Bulletstorm will soon receive a VR remake, but is it worth revisiting? Take a look back at the original 2011 release.

IMissJimRyan314d ago

Absolutely. I remember when the game came out on ps360, I thought: "wow, another shooter" and in the 7th gen that wasn't an unfair reaction.

But when the game was re-release on ps4 I took my time an played it (it was on playstation plus at the time) because, ironically, I missed a shooter in that console. And boy, what a fun game! They made a game to be played and not to be watched. It was a fresh air in the genre that deserved better.

So yes. Maybe it find its audience this time.

SullysCigar314d ago

It's an awesome game. The only exception (for my taste) is the script writing, which is OTT, but I guess that's what they were going for. It does at least match the OTT action and gore. I thought it was great overall and actually being in this game is going to be bonkers!

IMissJimRyan314d ago

Yeah, I agree that storywise it's not an Oscar nominee, but it's like a porn movie in game format.

Abnor_Mal314d ago (Edited 314d ago )

Agree with the over the top script, and felt at the time that was the only thing that people were hyped about, the language and not game play.

But in vr this game is going to be great. It has everything that would make a great vr game. Lots of bombastic action, gunplay, blood, and that leash.

Looking at the gameplay now it seems that the game was ahead of it’s time and was perfect for vr before vr wasn’t even off the ground.

Venoxn4g313d ago

I loved the game back in the day and will love in VR even more!

Yui_Suzumiya313d ago (Edited 313d ago )

I got it on PS3 at launch and am still waiting for the long rumored sequel to finally be announced. Currently have it on Switch and wish a physical version of that would be released. Absolutely love it.

FinalFantasyFanatic313d ago

I actually feel like this game gets revived all the time, not that I hate the game, I actually quite like it, it's just constantly available, unfortunately I'm not a fan of VR so I'll be skipping this version.

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20 Years of Guerrilla: The Story of a PlayStation Studio

The Amsterdam-based studio reflects on its humble beginnings, beloved franchises, and growth through the years.

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SullysCigar345d ago

Up there with the top tier in the industry. Love Guerrilla Games - Horizon Burning Shores is simply STUNNING.

1Victor345d ago

Can’t wait for their next franchise

SullysCigar345d ago

Same. They nailed it with Horizon. The trouble is I also want a new Killzone! Can't I just have it all?!

jznrpg345d ago

I’m with you I want Horizon 3 , Killzone and new IPs

badz149345d ago

I have yet to play Burning Shores as I just started Forbidden West (bought at launch, just unwrapped last weekend LOL) and playing on PS5.

man...I still can't believe the graphics especially now I'm playing it on my LG OLED. that graphics and with stable performance backing it up, GG really is the master of their craft!

Vengeance1138345d ago

32.7M sales in the Horizon franchise! With 8.4M coming from Forbidden West alone! Truly a hugely successful game and franchise as a whole. Looking forward to Horizon III

Shane Kim345d ago

That's kind of a huge drop though. It's only been two games.

VersusDMC345d ago

One year after realease HZD sold 7.6 million.

https://www.noobfeed.com/ne...

So not a drop off.

Unless you're saying a HFW should have sold as much now as HZD sold in 5 years?

Vengeance1138345d ago

It's been 3 games, this includes Call of the Mountain. Also no, its a great improvement over HZD.

solideagle345d ago

lol you are comparing:

HZD: 28 February 2017 - May 2023 (6 years+)

HFW: 18 February 2022 - May 2023 (1 year+)

We will see if it surpass original number.

Phoenix76345d ago

@shane, 2 full main games, 2 DLC add ons, 1 VR spin off game, oh and a an official LEGO set.
Not too bad for an ip that's only been on market for 6 years

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REDGUM345d ago

Wow, very impressive. I didn't know the numbers were so high for Forbidden West. Still playing through it myself

thesoftware730345d ago (Edited 345d ago )

Yooo, when I first saw that Killzone 1 footage at E3, my friends my brothers and I were like, Holy shit! When it came out, it didn't look exactly like it, but we sunk so many hours into 1 & 2.

I even liked Killzone: SF, it was a spectacle to look at, and even today it looks good. I hope they make a new one. Can you imagine how that will look, and they can get some modern FPS pointers from Bungie.

blacktiger345d ago

thank you fps lover, I'm with you

talocaca345d ago

Such a wonderful studio. They deserve all their success.

The Decima Engine is absolute 🔥 I'm just mad they have abandoned Killzone.

OzzY-waZZy345d ago (Edited 345d ago )

Kinda wish they move on from Horizon tbh.

potatoseal345d ago

They are probably working on mutiple projects. One of them is Horizon 3, but another is a multiplaer game and probably somehting else.

Imalwaysright345d ago

There were rumours that they were working on a Socom reboot.

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