Competition check - Killzone edition (Official Xbox 360 Blog Previews Killzone 2)

Xbox 360 Blog: "Being an office of many magazines, we all get to see the big competitor games when they come in. So, in the past year, between all the 360 love, well, we've seen LittleBigPlanet. And that's about it. 2009 is already shaping up to be a little more varied though, and it began today when I noticed Killzone 2 preview code casually sitting on a desk in our sister magazine Play's work area.

Naturally, I asked for it to be put on, and twenty minutes of beautiful, gritty, heavy gunplay later, I'm back to post my impressions. It's good. Really good in fact. this is the genre that has belonged to the 360 since its inception, but it finally looks like Sony has an Ace in its deck. Visually, Killzone 2 is quite something - besting even Gears 2 in the motion-blurred grey battleground stakes, and the weight and purpose of everyting from the weapons to the characters is somethign to behold. Most importantly, though, it's really satisfying to play. The enemy AI, coupled with a well implemented cover system (unusual for an FPS) means Killzone 2's skirmishes are uniquely challenging and gratifyingly meaty."

[RebornSpy]

That's unexpected. They really liked it. Maybe not all media is biased. Maybe...

I predict this will make "Top Stories". I'll bet anyone a hundred bucks.

[jwatt]

Yea this is very interesting, I actually wanted to see what they had to say more then some other sources. That was a good preview and they seemed rather impressed.

[TheBoda]

I was more interested in what they had to say instead of reading it on a PS3 site. This is the first game I've seen that makes me want to go get a PS3. I probably would, but I've already dropped money on 3 360's. I'm not complaining about 360, it was money well spent. I just had a curious thought, i wonder how much people RE-buying a 360 has hurt the PS3?!? It's the whole reason i wont be buying one for KZ3. hmm?

[Liquid Snake]

Holy crap! An Xbox site giving praise for Killzone 2.

I just looked outside my window and yes pigs are flying.

[ultimolu]

I think I saw a cow too. o_o

[Serjikal_Strike]

They just couldnt keep their little grubby 360 hands off KILLZONE2 could they!

And they loved it..Confirmed= better than Gears1+2

[Cajun Chicken]

...Did Hell just freeze?

[Figboy]

i saw a unicorn...

no, wait, it was a jackolope.

[Gambit07]

I think the executioner had a word with him after :(

[Mr_Zkaar]

Wait till Bill reads that, he will be straight round there with PP giving some *nal punishment.

[rucky]

Cause they have no games joke? lol

But that's good Killzone 2 is getting some recognition from 360 gamers. I'm expecting reviews too like what they did with MGS4, just as long as the it's not coming from a 360 fanboy.

[GiantEnemyLobster]

More like its time to give a REAL unbiased preview unlike the one given earlier by OPM. "Yeah this game rocks because.. we made it! ya! 5/5!!!"

Oh and Stephen don't listen to those droids below, they are just angry at anyone who disagrees with their thickheaded minds.

[mll09]

Actually OPM and OXM are made my the same company.

Self ownage.

[Magic_The_Celt]

Wow... giantenemylobster

[Sir_Ken_Kutaragi]

I'm not clicking on that Pile of SH!T!!! ;-D

Why don't they Preview all their boring DLC they got coming out this year??? ;-D

[DavidMacDougall]

Sites who put 360 in there name shouldn't be allowed to touch ps3 exclusives, when they put 360 in there name they should lose that right

[Nathan Drake]

I like Pancakes

[Gambit07]

How about if they put 360 AND PS3?!? Help!

[Wile]

:|

[smturner68]

People who don't know the difference between 'their' and 'there'...shouldn't be commmenting.

[uie4rhig]

obviously this is just a publicity stunt.. they just want more hits..

if not.. i am baffled at how a 360 mag can be unbiased in this way.. hmm !1!

[theEnemy]

.

[RebornSpy]

how so?

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Ironic that PS3 fans always scream that everyone is biased against the PS3 and here we have a 360 site praising a game that will never be on the platform.

I have never seen a PS3 site talk about a 360 game unless they are comparing it or bashing it.

Gambre: There aren't sites that cover PS3 games? That's what has me confused about this. Not that I think it's bad praising a good game.

[gambare]

funny you say that crabby, a PS3 site never puts a 360 game in review because there are sites for 360 games, it's like asking for sushi in a french restaurant.

[psiom]

Crab, lots of PS3 sites ran the articles where Ted Price was giving praise to Gears 2 for its artwork and polish. That's just one instance off the top of my head.

Generally any publication that isn't run by idiots will do this from time to time, on both sides.

Last year OzXbox360 ran a mini preview on MGS4 with a similar tone.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Having a quote in an interview and actually writing an article giving praise to a 360 game is 2 different things. I've seen nothing but hate and venom with anything and everything related to the 360 from PS3 sites and most of it's user's.

[cayal]

"I have never seen a PS3 site talk about a 360 game unless they are comparing it or bashing it."

Why should they?

It's like saying, 'Hey, this game is good. Go buy the console of our rival'

[psiom]

You must be wearing your 360 goggles then, because I've read it both ways a number of times.

As I said, not all writers are fanboys.

Also, if you think there are more Sony fanboys than MS fanboys just because there's more vocal ones on N4G then you're completely out of touch with reality.

The internet in general is overflowing with fanboys of all kinds and the torrents of useless bile they clumsily belch in our faces on a daily basis. That's why this story has people surprised.

[Bathyj]

Yes we're all glad that one guy on one magazine that happens to be an Xbox magazine was able put aside any allegence or favouritism to who he works for and remember that he was a gamer first. Likely the reason he's in the business. It makes as all feel fuzzy inside.

But one guy speaking an honest opinion doesn't make up for an internet's worth of back door shennanigins, viral marketings and downright payoffs. C'mon Crab, love the Xbox all you want, but dont act like that sort of stuff is beyond Microsoft, they've done plenty of it and worse besides I bet.

And please dont act like bought, or not the media has given PS3 and Sony a fair shake. They've fought them every step of the way, from Cell, to BluRay to delays and on and on and on.

But the proof is in the pudding as they say, and the results speak for themselves. Killzone raises the bar, theres no denying that, everything Sony did, while causing plenty of short term misery, looks like working in the long run, and that why I like them. They can see futher than a few steps in front of them. And Killzone isn't just an awesome game. Its vindication.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Fair enough Bathyj, I won't deny that the PS3 hasn't taken it's lumps this gen. I know how that sucks considering I was a big Xbox 1 supporter and it was cool to hate it and bash it every step of the way. I was hoping this generation would be better and it's actually gotten worse.

Playstation hasn't been the underdog for the last 10 years and been the butt of console jokes so excuse me if I don't exactly relate to the pityful 2 years you've had to listen to the same crap that Xbox owners have been listening to for the last 10 years. 360 was sort of "our" vindication but even that has been sh*t on by the Playstation generation.

Enjoy your "vindication".

[theEnemy]

is that an Xbox360 blog is previewing a PS3 exclusive instead of a 360 exclusive or even a multiplat game.

Maybe there's nothing worth a preview on the other side ?

[Bathyj]

I can admit I guess I didn't hear has much XB1 bashing as you guys make out. I wasn't on the net as much and I was a huge XB fan myself. I've said many times its not the machine I dislike (well the hardware does suck) but M$'s treatment of its customers, me included, and their tactics in general.

And you're right, this gen is way worse. Gaming almost isnt fun anymore, its a constant battle. The sad thing is, we are all like minded. If we were all in a giant room like the PC LANS I go to occassionaly, having afew beers I'd bet no one would be arguing about games, we'd all just be playing them. Tragety isn't it?

[TheTwelve]

Giant Enemy Crab...AGAIN, you play yourself. Please read David Jaffe's blog one day. He WORKS for Sony and has exclusive deals with them. And yet regularly he plays and praises certain 360 games. Go check it out and do research before you try to find some lame recovery for seeing even the Xbox fans drool over the game of 2009.

12

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Come on 12! I play myself?

If it's so common, why don't you paste me a link to an actual PS3 focused website praising a 360 game?

Jaffe is a developer and same with Ted Price who has also said some nice things. These are 2nd party developers, not a PS3 gaming site/blog. Both work closely with Sony but could develope for the 360 and why burn a bridge?

I'm sure if you search hard enough you can probably find one.

"lame recovery for seeing even the xbox fans drool over the game of 2009".

Funny stuff, it's already THE GAME of 2009 and it's not even out yet. It could very well be and people are certainly excited for it. But I guess being graceful at receiving praise isn't your strong point.

Don't you find it the least bit ironic that with all the claims of "the world against the PS3" that a 360 only website would post a preview and give it heaping praise?

[JD_Shadow]

I've said many many times that Fable II would be a 360 system seller for me. And PSX Extreme has given the 360 and their games some praise before.

With that being said, I know what you're TRYING to say, GEC. That is that here we find the sort of thing that might make some of the PS3 fanboy claims about the media (while a lot of them ARE correct, just look at the plethora of PS3 is doomed stories that came to the N4G front page last month for proof of that) wrong. You're trying to say that this one guy wasn't, so not everyone has it in for Sony.

While you may have a point there, sadly I wish it was the case for a LOT of these sites. Places like Kotaku and GameDaily seem to still have a grudge against Sony (Kotaku still had a bad taste about that Home BS that happened and GD feels like they have to keep to their word about the 360 being the greatest system of all time). I do agree with you in the notion that (and this is something I'VE said countless times) that this is the bloodiest gaming generation that I'VE (at least) ever seen. I wasn't privy to the XB1 stuff because I wasn't that much in the know about THIS kind of stuff like I know now, and I had 2/3 of the trifecta of consoles THEN, too, but never got to complete it (I had the PS2 and Gamecube, and now I have the PS3 and Wii), and it's AGAIN the MS console that I'm missing and would love to make the trifecta complete with. Really, to me, if MS would just leave everyone else's 3rd party exclusives alone and worry about making their OWN place in gaming history, then things would be fine. My guess is that because the PS3 fans have had to put up with a TON of sh!t these past few years, they feel obligated to push back ten fold, just like I'm sure you felt when the 360 vindicated MS in a way.

As far as Killzone 2 and this blog goes, my view is that this blog is being, for one, humble and knowing a good game when they see it. Two, it shows some sort of weakness for MS's lineup and a huge hole there that I'm not sure if MS would be happy to have exposed. Third, it probably means that if a 360 person was impressed by KZ2, then GG is going to be doing SOMETHING very much right.

[The Hunter]

Haha, This is funny, you see this is the biggest hype in years. WoW, everybody loves Killzone 2.

[Graphics Whore]

Interesting.

[40cal]

There you have it. Straight from the horses mouth. But we all already knew this because we have eyes.

[Ashton]

are you just rubbing it in?trolling is fun i guess.

[Kain81]

i think you missunderstood him

[wil4hire]

saying it looks better than Gears2. Which is.. obvious.. but.. lol.. whatever.

[ultimolu]

Killzone 2 ahoy!

[Spike47]

I'm not really going to do the victory dance yet like the others because this seems just strange. Anyway, I'll get Killzone 2 as soon as I round up the $60

[VMAN_01]

Well this was unexpected!

[zerolinkgannon]

This only proves 1 thing...at the end of the day, we're all still just gamers. Props to them for not being a fanboy towards Killzone 2

[DK_Kithuni_71]

This is how it should be. Good games should be praised. Rubbish games should be trashed.

[Traveler]

Nice to see an Xbox 360 fanboy praise Killzone 2. Then again, how can any true gamer not like what they see with Killzone 2.

[psiom]

The author of the article is not a fanboy.

You see, not being a fanboy is what allows people to have a nice and well-adjusted outlook on gaming, and just focus on fun.

More people should try it.

[Kleptic]

^^ its not a simple as that...if a person owns a 360...and doesn't like Killzone 2...why does that make him a fanboy?...there are people that simply don't like shooters also...does that make him a fanboy?...

if a 360 site did come on and say 'killzone 2 sucks' when every other publication can't get enough of it...that would be simply wrong...but you are saying he 'isn't a fanboy' just because he liked a game on a rival console...

the simple truth is that this hobby doesn't leave room for personal opinion...I don't like Halo 3...I don't like the color...I find the visuals very lacking...I don't like the floaty jumps...and I don't like the weapons...I respect it for what it is...and what the franchise did for console shooters...but I would never buy it...I also don't care for the 360 as a piece of hardware...I don't like that its unreliable...I don't like having to pay to play online...and I don't like that it lacks BD playback (something that was and is important to me)...

so that makes me a fanboy...right?...because I find a certain value in one console over the other, and one simply doesn't appeal to me as much...you get branded for that...so whatever...I know that is not what you are saying overall...I'm just saying that opinions in general are nearly unacceptable to a lot of people if it differs from theirs...

[psiom]

Your definition of fanboy is completely wrong.

Definition: "Fanboy (sometimes spelled fanboi) is a term used to describe an individual who is devoted to a single subject in an emotional or fanatical manner"

I say the author is not a fanboy because fanboyism would have prevented him from writing something honest like that. Extreme fanboyism would have actually prevented him admitting to himself he enjoyed it in the first place.

It has nothing to do with liking shooters, and as for you, you're only a fanboy if you're so irrationally obsessed with your own preferences that it clouds your judgement and makes you see everything with an acute skew.

[whateva]

I must be out of the loop.

[PirateThom]

It's Halo Recon, but they changed the name.

Stand alone expansion to Halo 3.

[psiom]

I'm curious about it.

"standalone" and "expansion" are sort of contradictory to me. I guess it means they're creating the expectation that the engine and core technology behind the game won't be changing from Halo 3, and instead they'll focus on a new story, maybe new weapons, new multiplayer modes, etc.

It's Bungie's last Halo game so I'm sure they'll want to go out with a bang on that franchise.

I wish they'd just hurry up and remake Marathon though.

[rhood022]

I wouldn't call Halo: ODST going out with a "bang."

ODST design director Paul Bertone:

"When we were thinking about the Chief or the Arbiter stories that we could tell, there was just no story that fit into a THREE to FIVE-hour EXPANSION PACK, which is what we're building here."

Seems more like the Halo equivalent of RAC: Quest for Booty.

[psiom]

Wow three to five hours.....ok. That's less than I expected.

Still on the flip side, I'll take it as a sign that Bungie is focusing on other awesome things instead :D

Time to flip the switch on Durandal I say.

[Jamaicangmr]

You guys better stop facking with me. Am gonna go out for a bit an when i come back the bloodclaat world better back to facking normal again.

*Grumbling while walks away*
The Official Xbox360 site giving Killzone 2 praise. Fack that sh!t i aint falling for it.

[xT-Virusx]

a rare occurrence indeed. so take a quick break and get back to the bloodshed already.

[TheColbertinator]

Short preview but I still admit that Killzone 2 is not impressing me.

[Sasanova]

yea a guy thats a fan of sonic games is talking about impressing games....stfu and go back to your hole u magget

to all the robots, YOU JUST GOT KILLZOWNED

[Graphics Whore]

Easily impressed by Fable 2 though aren't we ol' Stevie. Here's your mop and Mr.Clean power scrubber, ain't gonna clean itself.

[TheColbertinator]

Whats wrong with the Sega Genesis Sega games? Pfft whatever

KZ2 needs a good story and a memorable character to stand on its own legs.Graphics are nice but I still think thats the only draw.

We'll see how the reviews are from Gamedaily,1up,and my favorite Edge :)

[GiantEnemyCrab]

"to all the robots, YOU JUST GOT KILLZOWNED"

Now there we go!!! There's the PS3 fans I've come to know and love!!

And people wonder why I typed what I said in the gamer zone and disagree with me.

[DarkSniper]

SNES was a far more superior console than Sega Genesis. Blast Processing is nothing more than a coined word by Sega to convince the generation X audience to believe that the Genesis actually had something. It's the simplest form of trickery ever known. Underneath it all, SNES had the true 16 bit titles for it's time. Pushing the brink of 3 dimensional graphics with Mode 7 capabilities and Super FX graphics.

Nintendo was the clear winner of the console war with titles that exceeded the human mind and even challenged the PS1 and Saturn with superior ports of Street Fighter Alpha 2, Megaman X3 and several other titles. After Sega had their glimpse of false glory with Mortal Kombat, they immediately fell on their faces when Mortal Kombat 2 was released. Fans immediately saw the SNES version being arcade perfect while the Genesis version had only blips and beeps for music.

$niper

[TheColbertinator]

The SNES was overrated Sniper.It was good but the Genesis had better exclusives.So how do bad ports make a system worse? Makes me wonder how you support the PS3 with its inferior ports.Ha!Ports are irrelevant.

Phantasy Star > Final Fantasy

Shining Force >Soul blazer

Sonic > Mario

Genesis > SNES

[DarkSniper]

Nevermind Mario and Donkey Kong Country both being superior than the Sonic series, but Megaman X1, X2, and definitely X3 were exclusives that could only be found on the Super Nintendo Home Entertainment system. Megaman was far more action packed than any Sonic game will ever be.

Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is an epic RPG that was surpassed by nothing on Sega. Phantasy Star pales in comparison to legendary RPG titles such as Earthbound, Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, Final Fantasy and even Super Mario RPG.

Not to mention SNES held home to high octane exclusive fighters such as Killer Instinct. You Sega Drones were stuck with mediocre, slow paced fighters such as Eternal Champions. Sega drones like to believe that Streets of Rage 2 was the holy grail of beat em up games until Final Fight 2 came along and surpassed Streets of Rage in every aspect, even music.

Final Fight > Streets of Rage
Killer Instinct > Eternal Champions
Legend of Zelda > Phantasy Star
X-Men Mutant Apocalypse > X-Men Clone Wars
Megaman X series > Sonic Series
Superior versions of Mortal Kombat, even the first one
TMNT:Turtles In Time > TMNT: Hyperstone Heist

The list goes on.

$niper

[No FanS Land]

"the sega was a better console than the SNES"

Chrono trigger anyone?, A link to the past?, FFVI

Sega: Sonic2...

[fishd]

Steve is just butthurt,because KZ2 void his claims about how the devil Sony(who killed the almighty Sega) lied about PS3's capability,that's why he keep sh1tting on KZ2 right and left

Come on Steve Sega is on Sony's side,you better follow suit(I know you own a PS3,but show some love not hate)

[sak500]

@graphicwhore "Easily impressed by Fable 2 though aren't we ol' Stevie"

Of course he and all of us 360 gamers are. Compared to fable2, KZ2 is as deep as barbie's adventure.

[gametheory]

Obviously SNES was marginally more powerful because it came out later, but it wasn't significantly more powerful. And come on Sniper, why do you have a Shenmue avatar while insulting Sega? Come on, Altered Beast and Moonwalker were awesome. Still, SNES raped the Genesis with games and an excellent controller. The Saturn bested the fighting game controllers though.

"
Of course he and all of us 360 gamers are. Compared to fable2, KZ2 is as deep as barbie's adventure. "

Enjoy your ps2 game on 360, lmao

[caffman]

and get abuse for it! Only on N4G

[SSCOOLCHEA]

now this is your comment read....

We'll see how the reviews are from Gamedaily,1up,and my favorite Edge :)

aren't you just another sheep that listen to reviewers. I swear all BOTS are sheeples.Every time I sit and talk to them whether its in out on the streets or at a game store .All they speak about is what others tell them...

@BELASCO_____ people who can't afford a ps3 always says that they can get a ps3 if they wanted to . no dumbazz you don't have a ps3 because you can't afford both...also stop playing , the xbox experience is better...I laugh ..I laugh so hard

Really bots time to go back and play halo and get off the ps3 news . KILLzone february 27 come on BELASCO you can afford it...

[Stubacca]

I think Killzone will be the shiznit and that the 360 is doomed this year and need a new weapon. I'm genuinely worried that X-bots might start leaping off cliffs in a fit of depression!

But Sega Genesis was awesome. SNES was great too. I had both and loved them both, but The Genesis just had better, more mature games. And I'll take old-school sonic over the fat plumber any day of the week.

I'm sorry DarkSniper, I finally disagree with you on something! And Eternal Champions was ace at the time...

lol

[Sevir04]

an xbox site is previewing this game. ^^ has Hell frozen over they even give it credit. and then Said Halo ODST has something to live up to..... ? really and they arent being blinded by MS and their paycheck. Can Halo, the god perfect of FPS gaming(if you follow the Media and XBox fanboys here on N4g and gametrailers)really live up to KZ2? thats interesting indeed.

very nice preview

[Spike47]

Why is it sooo short?

[Jamaicangmr]

he was writing it under his desk because he knew if caught in the act he would be hanged in the lobby. lol!

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Some honesty. That's nice.

I am upset that he said LBP was the only good thing on the PS3 last year. I mean...MGS4 and Resistance 2 were both amazing...especially MGS4. How do you not remember that?

EDIT: Weird, huh? Oh...and Uncharted came out right before the end of last year. That's why I didn't include it.

[joevfx]

exactly the fact that he didnt say MGS4 is just ridiculouse. Uncharted also. I have both a 360 and a ps3 cause im a gamer first. but MGS 4 was on eof the best games i have ever played in my life. and i have been playing games since the atari days.

[Bathyj]

Yeah, it was kind of like he wrote it through gritted teeth ay?

Still, at least he's big enough to praise Killzone, or smart enough to know trashing it would just label him a fanboy. Preferring not to be cynical I choose the former.

[Bazookajoe_83]

Play the games, not the console...

[Covenant]

Amen, bro!

Wish more people thought that way (*cough cough fanboys cough cough*)

Agree + bubbles.

[smurfie4]

But if you are not impressed with Killzone why are you in this thread? Are you here to agitate, instigate, what is your purpose?

[TheColbertinator]

Opinion,everyone has one.I'm entitled to one like any other person on this site

[Shoduke]

You're clearly trying to instigate here. It's like me going into a room full of Philadelphia Eagles fans and screaming "HEY, THE EAGLES ARE MOST LIKELY GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL, BUT THEY'RE NOTHING IMPRESSIVE!!!". Now, the defense "It's my opinion, I can say it if I want." Won't stop the beer bottles from being thrown at me. You know you're on a page full of KZ2 fans, and you know that saying the attention hore things you say, will just piss people off. And if you're going to give an opinion, at least explain it. My guess is that you've never once played the game, but you're judging it based off of videos, purely.

Pathetic.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

I'm not hear to defend Steven he is capable of that himself but sometimes everyone needs a cold bucket of water poored over their head and bring them back to earth a bit.

Not everyone is going to like Killzone 2 and some might even hate it. But don't take it as a personal attack on yourself and don't get caught up in the hype that many PS3 gamers do time and time again. Resistance, Resistance 2, LBP and now KZ2. Not saying the games don't deserve heaps of praise it's just reality that your not going to get all praise.

Just as it's his right to not like it you can throw beer bottles and tell him he is full of it. He won't be the last person to say it however.

I am very impressed visually with KZ2, I've had 0 game play time with it so the verdict is out on everything else. So far it looks to be a blockbuster.

[Ichiryoka]

D.D.D.Di.Di.Did I just agree with giantenemycrab? Omg I did. Xbox site praising killzone 2, me agreeing with giantenemycrab. Whats really going on?

[Nikkelz]

because he only played 20 minutes

[Spike47]

I would talk about how the controls feel, how alive the levels feel, how the covering system feels,etc.

I learned nothing from reading that preview.

[wutangkillabees]

give credit where credit is due

[DarkSniper]

The greatness of PLAYSTATION®3 is undeniable. Even the most loyal Microslave has felt the genuine itch to jump out and experience what a true next generation title should look, and feel like. Killzone 2 is proving to be another AAA title that will do nothing but add to the plethora of quality PLAYSTATION®3 titles on the market.

Killzone 2 has shaped up to be the single cure to wake up each and every Microslave who has suffered from megalomania. Xbox 360 supporters on N4G are secretly admitting the desire to abandon their long time console of choice for something new, invigorating and refreshing.

Dark Sniper is here to tell you to follow your heart. By no means are you making the wrong choice by abolishing Xbox from your life. You're making the mature choice and securing an investment that will bring you quality games like Killzone 2 for a decade.

Jump out, it's not too late.

$niper

[GiantEnemyCrab]

and another one!! And people disagree with what I say in the Gamer Zone.

This is the PS3 gamer for you right here. 360 gamers giving praise while the worst fanboys to ever grace gaming continue their venom and hate campaign.

Bu but but but the entire world is against the PS3 and I hate it when they bash it. But excuse me while I do the exact same thing I complain about to the Xbox 360.

[Aaron Greenturd]

Thank you for being such a loyal customer.

The fact that you are trying to spin this as positive news for us, however delusional, is nothing short of breathtaking. I will take your name of the "timed RROD list".

And thank you for tying to convince ps3 fanboys that because 1 single article isn't against the ps3, that none of them are. You lack of logic should defy anyone you speak to.

Thanks again.

Love,

Aaron Greenbot

[OSIRUSSS]

This is the only time ever, I have to agree with Crabs. The bot media doesn't bow down often. When it does, be gracious.

[muddygamesite]

"nd another one!! And people disagree with what I say in the Gamer Zone.

This is the PS3 gamer for you right here. 360 gamers giving praise while the worst fanboys to ever grace gaming continue their venom and hate campaign.

Bu but but but the entire world is against the PS3 and I hate it when they bash it. But excuse me while I do the exact same thing I complain about to the Xbox 360."

You seriously need to get a life . . . . just take a deep breath and think about it for a second

[pswi60]

excuse me? did you even read Greenterds comments?

just because 1 (one) 360 site puts away the rhetoric for 1 (one) article, that means we should listen to the likes of GiantEnemyCrab? or that we should believe the gaming media isn't biased?

maybe it's just me, but i will wait for more than just 1 (one) article to decide that the bias isn't there anymore.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Don't hate on me. You are the ones making comments like DarkSnipers and bashing, I am just bringing attention to how many like to bash everything 360. That is what you guys want right? attention?

"You seriously need to get a life . . . . just take a deep breath and think about it for a second"

^^ More hate and venom. I need to get a life? You don't even know me.

I agree this isn't a total vindication of the anti-PS3 bias theory but it's one piece of evidence to the contrary and I don't see PS3 sites extending the same type of coverage for 360 games.

I am guilty of generalizing though and I am wrong in saying all PS3 owners share that hateful attitude. I've met many very cool PS3 gamers and they deserve better than being grouped in with the "extremists".

Oh and thanks to comment #5 to further prove the point.

[Belasco]

I owned a Ps3 and I was honestly underwhelmed, so I returned it. I own a PC and a 360. Yes I tried exclusive titles. Yes they were good, but the experience was truly no better than 360, so I saw no point in owning both, xbox livce being the deciding factor.

[gta2800]

Nice to see an unbiased review from someone that works for a 360 site. Any chance that he might end up getting fired for being honest and endorsing Killzone 2? I hope not.

[KingGhost93]

this what i like to call the WTF of the week

[Stereojet]

"The 360’s superior graphics power is especially applicable to multi-platform games"

Killzone2 says "hi"

And how did they come to the conclusion that that 2008 "had about the same number of decent titles"??

I made it 11 green titles on the PS3 to the 360's 8...

Hmmm...I detect fanboy bullcrap!

[ppisatosspot]

I'm just here to catch the Xbots tears.

[DNAgent]

You'd have an easier time catching every last drop of rain in a hurricane.

[ppisatosspot]

Agreed

i will give you +7 bubbles with my multiple accounts

[dukadork2]

let me join you bro, xb!tches are crying us a river!

[DarkSniper]

You can borrow a box of tissue from Dark Sniper. You are absolutely correct in your assessment. Microslaves have never seen such a marvel of beauty like Killzone 2. When you play games on a system where even their biggest exclusives suffer from terrible draw distance, constant screen tearing, and consistent texture pop-in, you really begin to appreciate what the competition has to offer. In this case as always, PLAYSTATION®3 continues to shock the world with award winning software with breathtaking visuals.

Cry Dark Sniper a river, let the tears of a Microslave begin.

$niper

[Obama]

I said the exact same thing a few days ago. Collecting xbots' tears isn't an one man job, it's collective.

[TheColbertinator]

Wow

[GiantEnemyCrab]

An Xbot site praises the game and you guys turn around and spit in their face. Classy!!

So if they hate on the game they are biased and you spit on them. If they praise it you just spit on them?

Gotcha!

By the way, get those cups ready because I have some tears to send you. Don't mind if it's yellow and in a heavy stream.

[Obama]

haha crab, why so serious? We are having fun here. You need to get out more.

[BLUR111]

Who is the real one really crying
?

"You need to get out more" That was funny coming from your typing troll carcass.

[sit down droid]

im having fun hear you droids are really putting up a show

''Agreed

i will give you +7 bubbles with my multiple accounts''

i laughed my arse of hahahahh bubbles

[LONEWOLF231]

Nice, at least they didnt bash it like those other fool over PCWorldmag did. And this is what we gamers need a friendly competition where both parties praise each other for well made accomplishments.

[Spike47]

Killzone 2 has better graphics than gears of war 2. Then he talked about the game as if it was announced yesterday.

[terrandragon]

we be friends? Why can't weee be friends, why can't we be friends? This is just one of the many examples that fanboys really love eachother, or love eachothers GAMES. :) Cheers to KZ2.

[Shadow Man]

But do they know what the story is about? Hell no!! I'm impress with the graphics but we haven't heard much of the story.

Ps3 fanboys care about graphics
Xbox 360 fanboys care about sales

[Graphics Whore]

The back story is impressive too, don't you worry.

[Oner]

For a "gamer" who acts as if he is in "the know", how do you explain not knowing the story? Or even that reading/finding out about it? Which is not very hard at all?...

http://www.killzone.com/kz/...

http://boardsus.playstation...

[Jamaicangmr]

Nice try but clearly you must be the only one who doesn't know or at least have an idea of what the Story is about Shadow.

[caffman]

that Sony care about sales as well

[N4G4L]

this makes me laugh..but ultimately ODST you stand no chance , smash it all you want 360fanboys youre only denying your inner love for the PS3, comparison william heung-360, kurt russell-PS3 FTW! LOL

[Covenant]

Nothing wrong with appreciating a great game, even if it's on another system.

I plan on having a TON of fun with KZ2 on my friend's PS3. He's going to join me for some Gears 2.

Win/win.

[Crazywhitie]

Sounds Nice, It's almost time to blow off the PS3...

[PeterGriffinSays]

Great blog.

[celldomceen1]

I showed my wife the ballet of death and she thought that it was a real movie.

[SprayandPreycom]

its really an outstanding mag so much more better than the us version would recommend it to everyone
they have em at barns and noble for like 10 its got so many reviews

[mastiffchild]

If I'm honest I'm not that surprised to read this from a dedicated 360 site. His colours are nailed to the mast for all to see-he writes for a single plat site so no need to mince words and anybody can see how stunning KZ2 looks-he's not out on a limb is he and it's hardly the second coming of gaming journalism. In fact in single plat mags and sites this isn't uncommon. Yeah, they'll gloat well when something goes well for theirs or badly for another console and over egg those occasions but I've seen PSXextreme give mad props to Gears2 and OPM the same to Bioshock way back when it was a 360 exclusive. I've read ONM praise LBP on a big scale and we had MGS4 feted on a 360 site last year and they're just what I can think of now. Think how respected Halo(as a series)is among Sony flavoured sites which is where the(and I hate the phrase)Halo Killer came from.
So, yeah, the honesty is fine and admirable but not shocking to me. I wish we saw more of it from mainstream sites to be frank.

[NewYork214]

didnt expect that lol. should write a full preview so i can tell how the game will really be. if its written by a 360 fanboy then u know they aren't going to over hype the game

[rbluetank]

the game has the formula for success.

(SP) grit, blood,graphics and curse words = 10 to 12 hrs campaign

(MP)make your own classes,random mp matches that do not end after the match is over,and wagering on clan battle out come for prizes and status symbols. WTF

it is going to be a early contender for game of the year....

[Lord Shuhei Yoshida]

ROFL Useless xbots are so jealous

[Belasco]

If I wanted a Ps3 I would buy one.

[dustgavin]

It is nice to see such an awesome game getting the credit it deserves.

[yojoe26]

I can't believe that people will still open their mouths and say the old classic " PS3 has no games" line. I am amazed that the guy writing this article said that all the PS3 had in 2008 was LittleBigPlanet.*long Pause*......*even longer pause*.....*tilts head*. WHAT THE CRAP ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? I'm sorry but Resistance 2, Motorstorm 2, and Valkyria Chronicles are just a few AAA exclusives that came out in the last couple of months and even though they didn't sell in the tens of millions they are worthy of a high seat of honor in the PS3 Library of Greatness. Has this guy already forgotten about a little title named Metal Gear Solid 4? Ah well I give up. Just know all you PS3 fans out there that no matter how incredibly well Killzone 2 continues to do in it's reviews and possibly in sales (when it arrives), the endless insults and Sony-slams from the media and 360 fanboys will not cease. This is going to be the LONGEST most agonizing generation yet, and I just hate that we can't all just admit the truth: Both the 360 and PS3 have a great library of games, each with their own set of strengths and weaknesses.

[OGharryjoysticks]

Next up...GOW 3, Heavy Rain, Uncharted 2, and I can't imagine how many more games that look the better than the cheaper console's. Looks like you get what you pay for :)

[yojoe26]

11 - you know two years later
I can't believe that people will still open their mouths and say the old classic " PS3 has no games" line. I am amazed that the guy writing this article said that all the PS3 had in 2008 was LittleBigPlanet.*long Pause*......*even longer pause*.....*tilts head*. WHAT THE CRAP ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? I'm sorry but Resistance 2, Motorstorm 2, and Valkyria Chronicles are just a few AAA exclusives that came out in the last couple of months and even though they didn't sell in the tens of millions they are worthy of a high seat of honor in the PS3 Library of Greatness. Has this guy already forgotten about a little title named Metal Gear Solid 4? Ah well I give up. Just know all you PS3 fans out there that no matter how incredibly well Killzone 2 continues to do in it's reviews and possibly in sales (when it arrives), the endless insults and Sony-slams from the media and 360 fanboys will not cease. This is going to be the LONGEST most agonizing generation yet, and I just hate that we can't all just admit the truth: Both the 360 and PS3 have a great library of games, each with their own set of strengths and weaknesses.

[ZILLA]

thats what will happen on FEB 27.................K I L L Z O N E 2!!!

[omodis420]

"An Ace up its sleeve"

Read em and weep.

[Wardog1368]

I wish every magazine did things like this. It would help open up fanboy eyes.

[Helghast Slayer]

How's it feel xfags. It's been said right out of the horses mouth. Killzone2 is the best f#cking game so far this gen until GOW3 (another ps3 exclusive). The galo expansion has a lot to prove for you miserable chumps. F#cking grow up and relies the sh!tboxpleasefixme is maxed out. Killzone2 is the new standard and if you dare say graphics are not a big deal for games then you might as well go back to playing the snes.

Jump out and experience the beginning of real next gen gaming chumps.

[Belasco]

Ah, I remember the year 2000 when the Ps2 ruled. How sad that you sony fanboys time after time pin all your hopes on one game.

[sit down droid]

they have pinned there hopes on many games.
so far it has been like this--

ps3 launch was meant to end the console war
mgs4 was meant to finish the console war
lbp was meant to end all 360 sales
resistance 2 was meant to out score and out sell all 360 titles and was meant to tea bag gears of war 2 sales and reviews.
2008 was meant to end 360.

so my guess is that
killzone 2 is meant to finish 360
360 is meant to die in 2009
so on so forth

[Guitarded]

Killzone 2 is coming to the 360. At least that's what the manager at EBgames told some guy asking about the PS3. He also tried to tell him the wi-fi had been removed from PS3. Even though I dislike Sony and the PS3, I hate liars, so I called him on both points and he tried to argue with me. The PS3 box on the shelf and the upcoming release list on the counter had him back peddling in a hurry though. When I asked him about the incident later he said they sell way more 360 games so he is pushing it. Interesting, but not too funny.

[Sonyfanclubpresident]

A lot has been said in these posts.
The PS3 fans are extremely backed into a corner right now(like this whole gen).
They really need this game to score and sell well,and they desperately need the bragging rights on this one here.
I can sense their anger now more than ever,
so out of pity...........I kinda hope they catch a little break on this KZ2 game.

Props out to Steven Colbert and Giant Enemy Crab for keeping their heads and staying cool when the rabid PS3 piranha attacked.

You guys strolled out of that lake with all of your limbs in tack,
well done &
bubbles up.

[DNAgent]

So in return (and out of pity)...I kinda hope the 360 gets some games this year.

[Sonyfanclubpresident]

But remember,you only get one year of pity for me compared to the two
years of pity I've felt for you since the PS3s bumbling launch.

But hey,
what if 2009 is also MSs year?
3 years worth?
Now that's a lot of pity to owe back to somebody.
I hope you're good for it.

[DNAgent]

But you forgot how much pity I felt when

-HD-DVD failed
-A 10 years in the making exclusive flopped (Too Human)
-The RRoD happened(and continues to happen)
-You HAVE to pay to play online on P2P rather than free dedicated servers.

And now this year the 360 doesn't have any games.

[JeepCreeper86]

I think its pretty cool that an XBox mag is reviewing a PS3 game. Think of it as not only free advertisement, but a chance for XBox fans to see what the PS3 has to offer. I plan on eventual buying KZ2, but then again i havent even played KZ1. So i will most likely buy KZ1 first, then KZ2. To bad all i hear is bad things about KZ1. I hope they arent true, but if they are i just hope KZ2 picks up the slack or it may be the end of the franchise.

[Hercules]

that ign/1up/edge/etc.. will NOT give this game a ten...i just have that feeling..GTA4 & MGS4 got it, but i dont think it will a 9.8 at the most..but we will see next month

[sonyandcher]

I was actually told first hand by Microsoft Asian client/vendor support that they don't think Halo Wars is a great game and they are not expecting it to sell. My wife works in 360 live support management so they get the news and sentiment every week in their meetings with MS. They are not terribly optimistic about their chances of success with the Halo brand this Q1. Might be that KZ will have a free run this February.

[silverchode]

fanboy comments like "YOU JUST GOT KILLZOWNED " make you look like a fool

[mll09]

Yeah...but just look at YOUR name.

Fool much?

[JOEdANGEL]

Yes, perhaps the majority of game site writers are actually, "gasp" gamers. Perhaps they don't all pledge allegiance to the system their site supports, and refuse to even touch the opposition. Fanboys need to stop playing the victim by assuming that everyone hates them.

[Mr_Zkaar]

Take a screenshot before Microsoft tells them to pull it.

If you haven't pre-ordered this, do it now!

[kidalot]

Official Playstation Mag I read was praising BioShock before rumours emerged it was coming to the PS3, and in the last 3 issues they have mentioned (not previewed) Left 4 Dead and how they wish it was on the PS3.
Well just think how long it's taken for a game like this to be released on the PS3, is it always going to take this long to use the full potential of the PS3?
The down side: we're never going to see multi-platform games looking this good on the PS3.

[peeps]

....but what else was i expecting haha. I think people need to realise that even if someone works for a rival company they can still respect/enjoy their rivals product. its like if a guy works for Sony, does that mean they can't give praise to the Samsung tv they just bought? The only real fanboys are the 'gamers', even when you see someone from sony bashing the 360, or vice versa, chances are thats just because at the end of the day they want their product to sell more than the oppositions (same in any business) its just for some reason games consoels have followings of ppl who give out free bashing of their 'rival' console for no apparent reason. I really can't imagine some of you guys arguing with someone in person as to why their chosen console is nothing compared to yours...

[xg-ei8ht]

6 reviews already.

1 is a 9
5 is a 10

oops i've said to much.

[xg-ei8ht]

It's like anything to do with PS3. Some things that PS3 doesn't have that 360 does etc. They were all blown out of perportion.

Even in hardware, PS3 Has Wifi.

But apparently xbox360 owners say it's not needed, yet many people i know are buying them for 360. Not everyone wants a cable.

WIFI Works well for online gaming.

I get 98% signal all the time.

on PSN it's a smooth as butter.

creds on the 360 guy saying he likes KZ2 though.

And i've stated many times i like gears and other games on 360. But i have to play them on PC.

[Condemnedman]

wifi ??? What are you talking about ?? Yes it may work well but you dont NEED it .I have wifi but i use cable because i want to use cable . I DONT have too. what a crap excuse

[Magic_The_Celt]

Even the Xbox360 blog cant deny its awesome :)

[yess]

Could this be the end of fanboy war?

[BMS84]

So now they said something positive!!

Killzone 2 Rulezz!!

[nintendojunkie28]

I don't own a ps3...but I still appreciate those comments...simply for the fact that they are unbiased.

[GoldenAge]

do you use that pic... the teeth totally freak me out

[nintendojunkie28]

..I just think it's funny...but your right it is quite scary.

[kesvalk]

ha, a xbox360 making a ps3 review!?

i dind't read the article, but by the look of it he praised the game... it's good to know that are normal ppl among us that can give a umbiased preview on games... i just wanted someone to do this to Wii games...

[Moodswinger]

omg, that is really UN-F***ing-usual! could you explain to me why they did such a preview? On the other hand, it is quite nice when we are not reading simple an one-side opinion.

interesting, is it possible to find a positive halo-article at an official ps3 blog sometime ? ))

[rogerm16]

my ps3 just went down and all these great games are coming out. its cool tho. i just gotta call sony to send it in and im back.

[SilverKiller]

tottally agree i'm going to pre order the game

[farhsa2008]

haha, they are desperate for this game on 360 and know it will never happen

[jaybdemented]

360 = 27m in 3 years
ps3 = 19m in 2 years

27/3 = 9 a year
19/2 = 9.5 a year

maybe its just me but that looks like ps3 is doing better.
so sorry bots. using your own numbers you still get owned

[y0haN]

This isn't the official Xbox 360 blog, it's the blog of a magazine called "360". And yes it does seem like news is slow on the Xbox 360 front.

[cesc5000]

From my sources from Microsoft and Sony, I can' reveal my job, because i might loose it, im from the london branch of sony in Brentford.
Killzone 2 is coming to the 360, but Ps3 will have DLC. Definate.
IMPortant******************** ******************************* ***

[Belasco]

You know full well thats not true, and I honestly could not care less if this game were released on 360 anyway. Looks like COD 4 with glowy goggles, woo hoo!

[cpuchess]

Wow, great article. An unbiased opinion I can actually believe, because you know all the PS3 web sites are going to hype it up.

[cesc5000]

PAKI!!

[sit down droid]

oh so true all she be sent to the front lines

[skagrerrrr]

it's nice to see that there are people out there who are open minded and fair in their views.

kudos!

[NewCHocolATe]

"But for a first impression - wow. Halo ODST has a lot to live up to."

i think they were just suckin up to ps3 fans for that

[James Vanderbeek]

will be the game that brings 360 and ps3 owners together for once... 360 owners get a ps3 and buy killzone 2 damn it.. You know you want too... Its time to settle this on the battle field... Join the band of brothers...