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[Wollan]

So Guerrilla has been showing off their upcoming magnum opus Killzone 2 to the press for the last couple of weeks. The press has gotten their hands on the Beta which they're sharing with about 30000 other people. The press has also gotten to try out 6 chapters from the singleplayer campaign (full game has ten). New media is starting to appear and I will try to cover it all as best as I can. Sit back and enjoy and watch the lackluster skills of the gaming press have a go at it.

Multiplayer media: Embargo ended.
Singleplayer media: Embargo ended.

Please note, testers are still under MP NDA. We don't encourage people to spill info and you do so at your own risk.

Release date: Europe - February 25th, North America - February 27th

• Killzone Storyline

Reviews:

NEW! OPM(US) - 5 out of 5

"The buddies alongside you in each battle have been expertly tuned to provide just enough cover and support to actively get your back on occasions, while never making it feel like they could acchieve every objective alone."

"...the believability and consistency are hallmarks of the Killzone 2 expereince. None of the circumstances, weapons you find, locations you visit, or frankly any of the details in the world feel arbitrary. The world is consistently realized in its unappealing flavor."

"...filled with moments that can handily be described as inspiring awe"

- bots in offline multiplayer "perform pretty well"

"Without a doubt Killzone fans, action, and shooter fans of any stripe will isntantly tag this sequel as a powerful contender for teh best game of 2009"

Media:

• NEW! Leaked Intro and 4D loading screen (SPOILER) @ Youtube

• Art and HD Audio Interview @ Gametrailers
• Tech Interview @ GameTrailers
• AI Interview @ GameTrailers

Singleplayer Campaign (obligatory SPOILER warning):

• 13 HD videos (including lady char) @ Play3-Live
• Nail Gun and Flamethrower @ G4TV
• Campaign Footage @ GameTrailers
• Special Delivery @ GameTrailers
• Position Holding @ GameTrailers
• Landing @ PlayStation Only
• Nail Gun @ JeuxVideo
• Action @ JeuxVideo
• Action 2 @ JeuxVideo
• Desert Combat @ PlayFrance

Multiplayer:

• MP Videos @ IGN
• Salamun Market MP @ 1UP
• Blood Gracht MP @ 1UP
• Death Dealing MP Video @ GameTrailers
• Level UP MP Video @ GameTrailers
• MP Footage by TTP @ Gamersyde
• MP Gameplay @ Gamepro
• MP Footage 1 @ GameTrailers
• MP Footage 2 @ GameTrailers
• MP Footage 3 @ GameTrailers

• Helghan Trailer 720P @ FZ
• Helghan Trailer 720P @ Killzone.com
• Helghan Trailer @ 1UP

Text:

Singleplayer:

• SP Preview @ IGN
• SP Preview @ Eurogamer
• SP Preview @ Gamespot

Multiplayer:

• MP Preview @ IGN
• MP Preview @ Gamespot
• MP preview @ Eurogamer

Cover art NA:

Cover art PAL:

Fan service:

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

damn that was quick

thread before the storm

 

[h3ro]

Wow, that coverart is sweet.

Lets see some GIFs, guys...

 

[mr_nothin]

To celebrate,
I'll treat myself to a couple matches of some KZ2

 

[BeeDog]

Good stuff. I'd do nasty things for a beta key.

 

[NameGenerated]

Go go gadget Killzone2 multiplayer footage!!!

(From good players, not the crappy GT player)

 

[Kagari]

Thanks Wollan <3

 

[KZObsessed]

"Our guns never tire!"

 

[Private Hoffman]

Thanks for keeping KILLZONE 2 in all caps.

I can easily find the thread so much better that way.

 

[nelsonroyale]

hahhaha the guy in the vids is hyper crappy

 

[DMeisterJ]

Some one post the awesome gifs from the Beta thread.

 

[zeloe326]

Can't wait to see some single player footage. From the awesomeness multiplayer, I can only expect greatness from the single player.

 

[Private Hoffman]

So we aren't under NPD anymore? Embargo lifted?

 

[Kagari]

Some one post the awesome gifs from the Beta thread.

WOW.

 

[Zombie James]

Some one post the awesome gifs from the Beta thread.

Woah...

 

[Flunkie]

Simply put, Killzone 2 rocks.

 

[SolidSnakex]

So we aren't under NPD anymore? Embargo lifted?

I don't think anyone is sure yet. There have been impressions and videos posted from sites, so it seems like the NDA is over.

 

[Kuroyume]

I hope we see weather effects like snow and rain in the upcoming media. It should look amazing.

 

[KGKK]

Holy hell YEESSSSS

 

[Metalmurphy]

Any new locations shown?

 

[antiloop]

Need gifs! Any experts out there?

 

[iceatcs]

Just one this time.

But damn GT player play so poor :S. At least more actions.

 

[Kittonwy]

Killzone 2: puttin a smile on dat face of urz.

 

[Rapping Granny]

Whoever is playing in GT videos needs to change careers.

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

Wollan you are a bad ass.

 

[Private Hoffman]

Well, this can also been an open discussion topic for the beta too, since apparently embargo is likely lifted.

 

[h3ro]

Wollan you are a bad ass.

You do know that you're doing the Official Thread... right?

 

[Kagari]

How can this game look so good... srs.

 

[Rapping Granny]

Killzone 2: puttin a smile on dat face of urz.

how did you get a key?

And is it 3000 people in the beta now or 30 000?

 

[Zombie James]

So we aren't under NPD anymore? Embargo lifted?

NDA.

 

[panda21]

wow love how chunky everything is. looks very solid and visceral.

 

[dallow_bg]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/iceatcs/Killzone2Pillar.gif[IMG]
Just one this time.

But damn GT player play so poor :S. At least more actions.[/QUOTE]Wow.

I love how smooth the animation of the shadow is when he throws the grenade too.

 

[Kittonwy]

How can this game look so good... srs.

It's not all looks. Can't really talk about how well the game plays but I haz this smile on my face since last night.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Bring on any medias that are in HDDDDDDD BITCHES!!!!

 

[iceatcs]

NDA.

Oh damn it is NPD day :S

 

[xaosslug]

full of fucking win, indeed. I watched those vids in the other thread (I couldn't even do in in HD!) and was fucking blowed away!

 

[DMeisterJ]

WOW.

Why the wow?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341133&page=47

 

[AndresON777]

NDA.

:lol


Game looks great though, I can't wait to get it

 

[StuBurns]

Yo'all gonna be seeing me all up in dis thread... Tru dat.


Yeah, currently my most 'hyped' game, it's stunning, I need it. And am loving the recent media spill out.

 

[Dante]

It's not all looks. Can't really talk about how well the game plays but I haz this smile on my face since last night.

I am so envious.

GIFS from the other thread:

 

[Guled]

The beta is fun, but the SP is what I'm really looking forward to. The trailer looked really nice, any word on coop?

 

[Fersis]

Nice Wollan

 

[The Nature Roy]

Release date: Feb 13th or 26th

I'm curious -- where did these particular dates come from?

 

[Kagari]

Why the wow?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341133&page=47

I'm on partial media blackout.

 

[roMonster]

Make the beta open to all Sony!

I'll buy Crackdown if that's what it takes!

 

[Nemo]

Just one this time.

But damn GT player play so poor :S. At least more actions.

Ohmy

 

[BeeDog]

Wollan, here's an alternative link to the full-res Helghan trailer on a fast Swedish site:

http://www.fz.se/filer/?id=7689

If you feel like it, add it to the OP.

 

[The Nature Roy]

The beta is fun, but the SP is what I'm really looking forward to. The trailer looked really nice, any word on coop?

Unfortunately, the word is no co-op.

There were some rumors that maybe it would get patched in later, but I don't know how strong that possibility might be.

 

[Wollan]

I'm simply awestruck by those Gametrailer videos.

And I'm talking about the playing ability of the staff. I swear, my nongaming sister could have played better than this.

 

[-viper-]

Those GT videos are awesome. The graphics look better than anything I've seen. The lighting is out of the world, the image quality is superb and the textures also look fantastic.

Honestly, nothing comes close. I cannot believe these are the MP graphics. Looks better than almost ANY other game (SP included).