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America's 30 second Killzone 2 commercial
Where are the commercials? Killzone 2 is just a few days away and advertising for the game has been mysteriously absent. That's about to change as SCEA has just unveiled its 30 second spot, to air tomorrow on "several networks." The spot focuses on a single sniper bullet, traveling through a chaotic battlefield. It reminds us a lot of last year's Angelina Jolie flick Wanted -- what do you think of it?
Killzone developer mentions co-op DLC
Yes, Killzone 2 is a great game. But you know what would make it even greater? Co-op. Those that play the single-player adventure soon realize that the computer AI partners aren't up to snuff -- a "human" squad-mate would be a much better ally in the fight against the Helghast ... or is it: the Helghast's fight against you ... Producer Angie Smets talked about post-release DLC on the European PlayStation site. She notes that split-screen co-op had to be axed due to the overwhelming graphical demands of the game. However, the team at Guerrilla Games is looking into what they can do once the game is out to the public. "We're investigating [co-op] now for downloadable content," she says. "We're looking at what would be the nicest possible things for downloadable content. We've already started on maps ... we're not allowed to talk about anything else unfortunately!" Additional maps for the multiplayer mode are a must, given today's necessity for multiplayer DLC. However, we're most hoping for some kind of co-op mode. Guerilla Games offered some game-changing updates to its PSP game, Killzone Liberation -- we're hopinng the team will be able to follow suit for Killzone 2. [Via Co-Optimus]
Killzone 2 developer live chat coming to the PS Blog
Killzone 2's presence on the PlayStation Blog continues to ramp up as we approach the game's release. A live chat with Seb Downey of Guerilla Games will take place on the Blog on February 18th at 12:00pm PST. So if you fancy getting some Killzone 2 info straight from the horse's mouth, you'd better turn up. We're not sure how much more there is to reveal about the game itself, but hopefully Downey will talk about some more upcoming Killzone.com features. We'll see you there.
10 seconds: the European Killzone 2 ad
The ten-second ad format doesn't seem very conducive to ... anything. The European 10-second Killzone 2 ad is so incredibly brief that it's almost completely unremarkable. 20 percent of the ad goes towards showing the PLAYSTATION 3 logo, 60 percent of the ad goes towards showing Helghan running around, and 0 percent shows actual shooting or killing. Exciting? We think not. Let's hope the full advertising campaign (for both Europe and America) looks a bit ... more fulfilling than this.
Helghast invade Home armed with Killzone 2 demo keys
American PS3 owners who fancy getting their hands on the Killzone 2 demo will get an opportunity to try it out tonight, when the Helghast invasion of Home begins. If you're not into pre-ordering or setting up a European PSN account, you'll want to be wandering around Home from 9pm EST onwards. At that time, the Helghast soldiers will appear, brandishing demo codes for all who request them. Use the code to redeem the demo from the PlayStation Store. This may be the last chance to get hold of the demo before it finally releases to everyone on February 26th, a day before the game's actual release. It's not clear how long the Home invasion will last, so procrastinators beware.
Sony sends out a Killzone-themed Valentine's
SCEA just sent us this cute Killzone-themed Valentine's Day e-card. The problem? It asks us to have a "bloody Valentine's day." We're pretty certain if we gave our significant others that kind of message, we'd be spending the day alone. The staff at Joystiq PlayStation want to wish you a not-very-bloody and good Valentine's Day weekend.
Killzone 2 is GameFly's most wanted title
According to GamerDeals, Killzone 2 has topped GameFly's "Most Queued" list, making it the most popular title on the online rental service. This moment is marked also by the fact that this is the first time a PS3 title has held the top spot. The first-party, first-person shooter from Guerrilla Games has beaten out multiplatform games like Street Fighter IV and Resident Evil 5. For the full top ten list, be sure to have a look past the break. Now, there's one last inkling left on our minds. Seeing as Killzone 2 is the most sought after rental, we wonder if that implies anything about interest in buying the game? It'll be interesting to see what goes down when the game releases worldwide later this month.
Guerrilla warns early Killzone 2 copies won't work online
Think you're pretty slick picking up an overpriced promo disc from eBay, don't you? Well then, you won't feel so smooth after reading this. Guerrilla says those promotional copies of Killzone 2 lack a vital component of the game: its online features. For those who can't do the math, that's half a game for four times the price. That equals ... not such a good deal after all. If you want to play the game early, it's you might want to download the free demo from the European PlayStation Store instead. Just saying. [Via CVG]
Europe goes preorder mad for Killzone 2
Europe has done it again. Killzone 2 has gone platinum in the region three weeks before it has even been released. UK newspaper The Guardian broke the news in an interview with SCEE president David Reeves; 1.1 million copies of Killzone 2 have already been preordered in Europe. Judging from the review scores, it's easy to see why. We certainly had very favorable things to say about the game in our review. You don't have long to wait before you can try it out yourself. The demo will be out on the PSN store later today. With three weeks left to the game's release, that number is sure to increase, especially when Sony launches its £2m advertising campaign later this month.
Killzone 2 demo hitting Euro PSN on Feb. 5 [update]
It looks like players won't have to wait until after Killzone 2 rolls onto store shelves to get their first taste of combat. A Sony Europe rep has revealed that a demo for the anticipated shooter will be available on the European PSN on February 5. It will be available on the US PSN at the same time, but only to those partaking in GameStop's pre-order deal. It appears the uncommitted will have to wait for a general PSN release on Feb. 26 -- or attempt subversion via a European account."I can confirm that this will be live on the PSN store on Thursday 5th February (same day as SCEA) across all SCEE PSN locales," wrote Sony Computer Entertainment UK Limited's Hugo Bustillos in an email. According to Bustillos, the demo will consist of the first two areas of 'Corinth River,' the game's first level, described as 'beach landing' and 'warehouse.' A tutorial will be included as well, ensuring that all ISA greenhorns will be up to speed when the full game arrives for the PS3 on February 27.Update: It's live! [Thursday, Feb. 5, 11:00 am ET] Curious about Killzone 2? Check out our expert opinion in the single-player review. Not enough for ya? Then proceed directly to our ridiculously informative FAQ, featuring everything from Trophies to button layout to multiplayer analysis, and more!
Cool Stuff for Sunday, Volume 1
Here's our new weekly feature, Cool Stuff for Sunday (a pretty straightforward name, we think). Here, we'll highlight some of the cool things we couldn't get to during the rest of the week. Hitler responds to Killzone 2 reviews (NSFW) What would Gran Turismo 6 look like? Fan-made portable PSone Killzone 2 "Super Bowl" ad Weekly Trophy Portal update PS Nation podcast - Episode 98 "Dumped"
The Killzone comic you'll never see
Let's talk about obvious things for a while. Bankruptcy sucks. That's pretty obvious, right? DreamWave Comics was working on a comic based on the Killzone universe. However, it never saw the light of day due to the company's financial meltdown.The BBPS.com has some interesting images that were made before the company's dismantling in 2005. To think, this comic would've been perfect to launch in tandem with the upcoming game (maybe as a Limited Edition bonus?). The quality of the art is staggering.Too bad it'll never come to fruition. With Killzone's current fandom, we think hordes of players would've rushed to buy this comic. Isn't that obvious?
Deal: Pre-order Killzone 2 for only $52 from amazon.com
Let's face it -- games aren't very cheap, especially at launch. amazon.com has a pretty decent price on the Killzone 2 pre-order: $52, shipped using coupon code KZ2SAVE5. The amazon.com pre-order also gives you access to exclusive costumes to wear in PlayStation Home.The excellent reviews so far should alleviate any concerns you may have had about its quality. You may want to take advantage of this deal -- if you can afford to wait the extra days it'll take to come in the mail.[Via CAG]
Metareview -- Killzone 2
Ignore the fact that we still have about a month to go before Killzone 2 actually releases ... who's up for some reviews? The North American embargo for online media is up Monday (coincidentally, the very same day we're publishing our pretentious, non-numerical review), but Europe, print mags and IGN (sorry gang, not a world exclusive -- but close enough) have already doled out their numbers, thumbs-up and high-fives for the PS3-exclusive FPS and promptly moved on.Whether or not it was a good idea for reviews to hit this early is debatable (we may have to consider a second metareview closer to the late February launch), but at least the first critics appear to have positive things to say about Killzone 2: GamePro (100/100): "It took a long time for Killzone 2 to finally come out, but after diving head first into the game, there's no doubt in my mind that it lives up to the hype and is a must-play for FPS fans." IGN (94/100): "The single-player experience is a truly enjoyable campaign across the Helghast home world that will test your skills, particularly on the higher difficulty levels, and the game simply looks phenomenal for a console shooter. But perhaps the strongest segment of the game is the extremely deep multiplayer, which gives seven basic classes with which you can create your own customized super-soldier after performing your class-specific duties." IGN AU (90/100): "End line, Killzone 2 is, by IGN's definition, outstanding. It is consistent in every respect and is testament to the talents of the developer as well as the power of the PS3 in the hands of a team that knows how to use the hardware -- and who have the full support of Sony behind them. In the same stroke, it is not the be all and end all of console shooters, or even shooters on the PS3 - but if you've read this far and you're one of the Killzone devout, you probably won't care anyway. You can rest easy knowing it was ultimately worth the wait." Eurogamer (90/100): "This is a methodical shooter that makes few concessions to those not already interested in its single-minded approach to cover-based military action. I've compared it to Rainbow Six in the past, but it also calls to mind F.E.A.R, another tough tactical effort that was often misunderstood by those expecting a frag-happy spook hunt. Killzone 2 is a taut and muscular game, a shooter that gives back more than you put in, provided you have the intestinal fortitude. It may take its time revealing its true depths and pleasures, but the journey is well worth taking." Curious about Killzone 2? Check out our ridiculously informative FAQ, featuring everything from button layout to release date to Trophies to multiplayer analysis, and more! And if that don't do it for ya? Then proceed directly to our hands-on preview of the single-player campaign.Oh, and stay tuned for our official review coming next week!
Killzone 2: Introducing the ... introduction
Killzone 2 has never lacked in the pre-rendered department. Heck, the game's most famous (or is that: infamous?) for its unbelievable visual razzle-dazzle. All smoke and mirrors or not, this is the official intro cinematic that's included in the game. Pre-rendered, in-engine, whatever -- it's definitely not playable. So sit back, dim the lights, and enjoy.[Warning: Video contains some rough language and a few kabooms. Plug in your earphones if the boss is nearby.] Curious about Killzone 2? Check out our ridiculously informative FAQ, featuring everything from button layout to release date to Trophies to multiplayer analysis, and more! And if that don't do it for ya? Then proceed directly to our hands-on preview of the single-player campaign.Oh, and stay tuned for our official review coming next week!
Killzone 2 European release date confirmed
Sony has confirmed the European release date for Killzone 2 and it's exactly as retailers said it would be. The game will be released in the UK on February 27th (day and date with the US), with the rest of Europe receiving it two days earlier on the 25th. Don't forget the game will be launched alongside a Killzone 2 PS3 bundle. You know, the one with the rather attractive box. So now you can re-write the launch date into your calendar, but this time in pen instead of pencil.
This is Killzone 2's opening cut scene
Perhaps by now you've decided whether you've wanted to board the Killzone 2 hype-train or not. If you have, then you'll have seen the gameplay videos, prepared for the release day, and read up on everything you'll ever need to know. The game's now just one month away, though that wait may seem unbearable. There's only one thing which can abate that feeling of longing and that's perhaps to have a taste of one of the first things you'll ever see upon putting in that mint new disc. We're talking about the opening cinematic scene to Killzone 2. Watch it right here after the break if you've got to purge that urge; however, don't, if you want to keep the whole experience fresh on February 27. [Thanks T-e-X!]
Watch this 41 minute Killzone 2 interview
How much do you want to know about Guerrilla Games, the team behind the upcoming Killzone 2? If you're a hardcore KZ nut, you may want to check out this Dutch interview on Gamekings. Don't worry! It has subtitles, so you'll be able to grab some popcorn and watch the developers of this anticipated FPS talk about their game. [Thanks, NewDust!]
50 Cent game better than Killzone 2 & Street Fighter IV, says Maxim
GameTrailers.com member GooseGoose has scanned a new issue of Maxim, the leading authority on video games. In it, the reviews crew reveals that the new 50 Cent game barely outdoes Killzone 2. Sony's upcoming FPS is "the hottest girl at the ball," but that can't compare to "a Wanksta-proof gem." Street Fighter IV also falters, lacking "old-school soul." Discuss. [Thanks, Mads K.!]
Killzone 2 bundle official: �299.99 for game and 80GB bundle
SCEE is prepping a "no duh" hardware bundle, combining Killzone 2 with an 80GB system. Considering the importance of Killzone's release, a bundle is an obvious offering to provide to consumers. ThreeSpeech has confirmed the release of this pack -- it will retail for £299.99. Stay tuned, as further details will be announced in the future.
