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GameSpy On Killzone 2: PS3 hardware & Blu-ray Create A Technically Dazzling Game

If it seems like a lot to soak in for a 30 minute demo, it was. Killzone 2 is one of the few next-gen titles that GameSpy's gotten a real under-the-hood look at. Frankly, between the size of a level (a whopping 2 gigabytes) and the amount of effects going on at the same time, they feel confident in saying that this title really aims to utilize the capabilities of not only the PlayStation 3 hardware, but also the storage capacity of Blu-ray.

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MK_Red6503d ago

The more I hear and see of Killzone 2, the more I believe that it's the one game to truly take advantage of PS3 and Blu-ray, seperating from all other PS3 and next-gen games.
The massive and insanly detailed textures of this game alone require a lot of space and processing power.

cloud3606503d ago (Edited 6503d ago )

I hate FPS games. like medal of honour and halo.

Hope this has some rpg in it like Resident Evil 4 were you can level up/upgrade your weapons

72.27% chance am getting this sh*t...(look i know it to 2 dp) *Crosses fingers*

_insane_cobra6503d ago

I agree that Killzone 2 will "truly take advantage of PS3 and Blu-ray", but so did games like Lair.

They nailed the graphics, but Guerrilla still have an awful lot to prove.

MK_Red6503d ago

I know Lair and Heavenly Sword put PS3's power and Blu-ray in good use but Heavenly Sword mostly had lots of audio and others used the space for big arenas or HD videos but Killzone is actually using it the way a game like id's Rage does with ultra high-res textures and other effects.

AS for Guerrilla, I have complete faith in them after playing System Shock Nam which was a superb Vietnam war game with good story, characters and fun gameplay. Hopefully Killzone 2 goes beyond that.

_insane_cobra6503d ago

That's ShellShock: Nam '67, System Shock is a totally different game. Anyway, I sure hope Killzone 2 goes beyond that (and I believe it will) because ShellShock got awful review scores:

http://www.metacritic.com/s...

MK_Red6503d ago

I know ShellShock: Nam '67 got bad reviews but I really liked it. I;m not a big fan of military shooters and haven't played many vietnam games so, I'm not the best person to talk about them but ShellShock: Nam '67 good IMO.

reaferfore206503d ago

Every game should have a "boom boom room".

MK_Red6503d ago

"boom boom room", Good one. They should also some gameplay features to it like boosting player's health or morale.

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SofaKingReetodded6503d ago

PS3 sales shot up and have kept a steady pace ever since E3 and the unveiling of KZ2 realtime footage. IMO ALOT of ppl were waiting for Sony's moment of truth to show that the PS3 is everything it is hyped up to be.

KZ2 @ E3 delivered in spades. At the end of the day all these nerd-wars over multiplats looking better on whatever console don't matter because as long as Sony shows muscle the likes of KZ2, fans and developers alike will come to play on this field of dreams they have built.

_insane_cobra6503d ago

"PS3 sales shot up and have kept a steady pace ever since E3 and the unveiling of KZ2 realtime footage."

It's more likely the price drop was responsible for that surge, although the games they showed surely helped as well.

Blitzed6502d ago

I agree, the majority of the sales spike was obviously due to the price drop, but had the Killzone 2 footage not shown as well as it did, and came as close to the 2005 trailer as it did, it would have really hurt the PS3's crdibility. So, it had to help.

Rybnik6503d ago

Hey guys, I was on B3D forums and found this: I think its the most convincing CG to Realtime KZ2 comparison. (I KNOW that when we all compared Motorstorm pre-renders with in-game we were like uhh, no way, not quite there and of course KZ2 will look nothing like the pre-render) if only we could go back now with this evidence..check out these two screens. One from LGC the other from E3 2005.

Never before, have I seen something this close...It makes me think that perhaps not only will KZ2 be CGI quality, but also perhaps, FF 13, 8 Days, Getaway, and Wardevil. All these games we have seen footage that looks impossible, but after seeing the latest KZ build...

(Its Post #1099)
http://forum.beyond3d.com/s...

Maddens Raiders6503d ago (Edited 6503d ago )

Am I the only person on planet Earth that's not surprised about the intrigue and largesse of this game? Now I feel like a real "insider". =]

I mean when my buddies and I would "sneak" in online games right after work or would skip out from the office just to get a few bloody rounds of a Team DM in the *Park (called ParkHelL) or a good old assault at the Beach, we would always talk about what was "next" for KZ and quite frankly I expected nothing less than what I see today. And yes, MK, 'Nam was a good title but I played KZ (and still do) "until the tape popped" as Biggie Smallz would say.

Don't call it a comeback -- Guerilla's been here for years, except now -- they have MAJOR MAJOR tools to bring their vision to life and what a vision it is. Looks like a vision to get GOTY to me.

Foliage6503d ago

The problem is that most people who aren't fans of the original Killzone never played it. The game was a lot of fun. I'm sick of people who think they are experts who only rely on reviews and first impressions when judging a game. Get over yourselves.

Maddens Raiders6503d ago

Foliage. Your words echo my sentiment exactly. I've been saying for years that reviews are only as good as the people that want to believe them. Personally, I've ALWAYS been a person to buy games -- not rent them. I don't know -- I mean I know everyone is not this way but it's just the way I'm wired I guess.

Sometimes, admittedly, I'll pick up a stinker (Gundam: Crossfire) but I ususally pick up games that I end up playing all the way through just because I love to play games. If I would've listened only to the Gamespot reviews as a guage to purchase KILLZONE 1 -- I would've had a bad thought about it going in and most likely would have never bought the game. IMO reviews are intangible ways for the "reviewer" to exert power over the masses simply by the keystroke on a keyboard -sure some reviews are dead on and really good, but what about the ones that aren't? Who can you really trust? I can't rely solely on the opinion of a few men on Earth. My mind is not that weak.

tony6503d ago

the game really shines on graphics and animations, but i hope doesn't become repetitive. beautiful graphics doesn't necessarily means that this game will be the best that it could possibly be.

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Why Guerrilla Games Shouldn't Abandon the Killzone Series

Hugely disappointingly, it seems that Guerrilla Games, developers of the Killzone and Horizon series, may be done with Killzone for good.

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IAMRealHooman234d ago

1 was fine, overhyped as a " halo" killer
2 was a graphical beast at the time, and felt heavy
3 was good a refinement of 2 but not much else. weird audio issues environment were to quiet
shadow fall was pretty but bland

OtterX234d ago (Edited 234d ago )

Shadowfall had great Multiplayer though. Too bad the campaign was meh at best. It did have the occasional great moment sprinkled in.

TheNamelessOne234d ago (Edited 234d ago )

I played through 2/3 multiple times. I played through the original once, but it felt pretty lukewarm for me. I couldn't be bothered to beat Shadow Fall. I got a couple hours in and just went "I'm done". Never touched it again. It was awesome on the tech side, being a launch title, but it didn't even match up to the first game when it came to actually having fun playing it.

Rude-ro234d ago

3 in 3d was an amazing experience to be had.
Although not many experienced it as intended for good reasons.

just_looken233d ago

You forgot the ai advancements on the playstation 2 killzone one you could have a full team of bots doing everything even playing the objective that was a big thing.

In killzone 2 they always flanked you and when available used the high ground.

Playing killzone 2 no hud 5.1 audio was/is awesome

MDTunkown234d ago

They should finish Horizon story first

darthv72234d ago

I dont mind if someone else takes up the mantle for the KZ franchise. We are several years removed from the first game. It certainly could use a remake to gauge interest in the rest of the series. I know it has its fans... Im thinking of how a proper reboot can rekindle that old dormant flame and bring in a new generation of fans in the process.

just_looken233d ago

You forgot killzone mercenaries on the ps vita but it was the worst selling sony game for awhile there.

Yui_Suzumiya233d ago

Yeah, a remake would be pretty awesome

anast234d ago

They should let it go or sell it. No use spending millions on this project.

LucasRuinedChildhood234d ago

Would like a new IP before Horizon 3. Just because games take so long to make these days.

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PlayStation 3 Games That Desperately Need a PS5 Remaster

The PlayStation 3 may not have been the strongest generation for Sony, but there were still some diamonds in the rough that deserve a revisit as PS5 remasters.

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OtterX463d ago (Edited 463d ago )

Even if they could just remaster and put on PSVR2, some would still look great as VR titles and could do a whole lot to bolster the headset w these exclusives! I'd imagine the investment of reworking these titles into VR would be way less than building new games from the ground up, and they could be amazing experiences, and VR often makes flat games feel fresh again. The Resistance and Killzone games are particularly what I want to see!!

Rude-ro463d ago

I played killzone 3 in 3d and it really changed the game per being immersive.
In vr, that would be even more awesome.

darthv72463d ago

Funny you mention that... my son wanted to play some PS3 games in 3d on my PS tv and he was blown away by how good KZ3 was. It really was a great addition to the game. Im surprised there have not been more 3d games from that era being ported to the PSVR/VR2.

_SilverHawk_463d ago

resistance 1-3, killzone 1-3, uncharted 1-3, uncharted golden abyss, folklore, socom 4 , motorstorm, twisted metal, MAG, heavenly sword

Cacabunga463d ago

Killzone 2+3
Sly Thieves in Time
Crack in Time
God of War Ascension
Motorstorm
Modnation racer
Infamous 1+2

Profchaos463d ago (Edited 463d ago )

Killzone trilogy in VR would be amazing bonus points if they offer shadow fall.

There was a psvr1 Killzone project that supermassive was working on at one stage which wasn't up to scratch and Sony brand it back in house I was hoping we would see that on psvr2 eventually.

Personally I'd love to see some more love or acknowledgement of psvr2 from Sony in general it was a expensive headset and Sony barely acknowledge it's existence

seanpitt23462d ago

The amount of work needed to remaster these games wouldn't be beneficial on a financial and business sense.. MGS4 would probably be the best bet as it would need the least amount of work!

Iceball2000463d ago

YEAAASSSSS! I miss this franchise and wanna play it so bad again.

Father__Merrin463d ago

The time is perfect for a resistance fall of man game campaign coop multiplayer

InUrFoxHole463d ago

The resistance series is str8 trash to me. Socom 3 I would welcome. Or killzone MP.

Marcus Fenix463d ago

A Resistance reboot will be awesome

Michiel1989463d ago

That's what Bungie should make, Ill keep saying it until it happens

1Victor463d ago (Edited 463d ago )

Resistance was ok but Warhawk and Starhawk was better and kept me coming back for almost a decade of fun and petty revenge on the loud mouth unskilled players 🤣
Edit I loved capture the flag dropping the pot on the flag carrier was extremely satisfying as well as transforming your plane in bot form and stumping them to death 😱

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Michiel1989463d ago

Resistance was the best co-op fps I ever played after L4D2

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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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SullysCigar767d ago

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

1Victor767d ago

Can’t wait for their next franchise

SullysCigar767d ago

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

jznrpg767d ago

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

badz149766d 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!

Vengeance1138767d 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 Kim767d ago

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

VersusDMC767d 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?

Vengeance1138767d ago

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

solideagle767d 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.

Phoenix76767d 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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REDGUM766d ago

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

thesoftware730767d ago (Edited 767d 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.

blacktiger766d ago

thank you fps lover, I'm with you

talocaca767d ago

Such a wonderful studio. They deserve all their success.

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

OzzY-waZZy767d ago (Edited 767d ago )

Kinda wish they move on from Horizon tbh.

lukasmain767d ago

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

Imalwaysright767d ago

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

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