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Killzone 2 Gets a US Release Date

Get ready to enter the zone...of killing. For the second time.

It's OK to be excited about this.
It's OK to be excited about this.
It's been a tumultuous three-and-a-half years since that first, fateful Killzone 2 trailer. As trite as it has become to bring up that prerendered bit of fanboy bait, it's still one of the defining parts of the game's legacy, though honestly, from everything that I've seen since E3 '08, Guerrilla's big PS3 first-person shooter is actually looking to make good on a lot of those lofty promises. Looking at these side-by-side comparisons of the E3 '05 trailer and the current multiplayer beta--courtesy of the internet--I think the game is actually looking better than the trailer.

You'll get to play it for yourself soon enough, as last night on G4's X-Play, it was announced that Killzone 2 will be hitting store shelves in the US on February 27th, 2009. That's a Friday, as opposed to the usual Tuesday-ish release most games get, reaffirming that Sony is taking this one extra serious. You know, it used to be that you could count on a lull in new releases after the holidays, giving you time to catch up on all the awesome games there weren't enough hours in the day to play. But between early '09 releases like MadWorld, Bionic Commando, Street Fighter IV, Resident Evil 5, and now Killzone 2, I'm going to have to either cut food or sleep out of my schedule.

  





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It's OK to be excited about this.
It's OK to be excited about this.
It's been a tumultuous three-and-a-half years since that first, fateful Killzone 2 trailer. As trite as it has become to bring up that prerendered bit of fanboy bait, it's still one of the defining parts of the game's legacy, though honestly, from everything that I've seen since E3 '08, Guerrilla's big PS3 first-person shooter is actually looking to make good on a lot of those lofty promises. Looking at these side-by-side comparisons of the E3 '05 trailer and the current multiplayer beta--courtesy of the internet--I think the game is actually looking better than the trailer.

You'll get to play it for yourself soon enough, as last night on G4's X-Play, it was announced that Killzone 2 will be hitting store shelves in the US on February 27th, 2009. That's a Friday, as opposed to the usual Tuesday-ish release most games get, reaffirming that Sony is taking this one extra serious. You know, it used to be that you could count on a lull in new releases after the holidays, giving you time to catch up on all the awesome games there weren't enough hours in the day to play. But between early '09 releases like MadWorld, Bionic Commando, Street Fighter IV, Resident Evil 5, and now Killzone 2, I'm going to have to either cut food or sleep out of my schedule.

  





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awesome.  I'm looking forward to this.

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You want some !!?!? You want some of this, huh !!!?!?!

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this would be the only reason for me getting a ps3 because the first one was kickass

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Hopefully the PS3's best shooter.

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awesome, i can now fit it into my  "not yet released" half of my GameflyQ

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I can't wait for this game, now I need to get a PS3.

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If it has even half the substance that the style showcases this is going to be one helluva game.

I can't believe the mammoth Q1 release schedule. It looks expensive.

What recession? ;)

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If it has even half the substance that the style showcases this is going to be one helluva game.

I can't believe the mammoth Q1 release schedule. It looks expensive.

What recession? ;)

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North American release date? What about Europe? By not giving us a release date theyre just telling us to fuck off

We pay alot for our games but Game companys treat us like shit, is it gonna be like Resistance where we waited a whole fucking month more than America? I sure hope not

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As a heavy suer of the current mulyiplayer beta - i can tell you guys this - KZ2, is KICK ASS!!!!

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Venatio said:
"North American release date? What about Europe? By not giving us a release date theyre just telling us to fuck off

We pay alot for our games but Game companys treat us like shit, is it gonna be like Resistance where we waited a whole fucking month more than America? I sure hope not"
I'm sure I read somewhere (might have been Eurogamer) they said they were aiming for the same target launch as USA.

So long as it's within a fortnight I'm not going to kick up too much of a fuss. Anything more than that is unreasonable though.

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Link.
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It looks amazing, but I dont have a PS3 :(

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I really hope this is good...

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This game looks cool and this should be a good persuasion for me to buy a PS3

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It certainly comes close to the trailer, and I also agree it does look better in spots.  The flame thrower effects are better  and more detailed in the actual game.  The only place where I think the trailer outshines  the game is the beginning descent in the lander vehicle, and in the more detailed background city.  But the game compares VERY nicely to it.    This game is going to be amazing.

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Dont' have a PS3, but if it turns out as good as they say it's going to be, im getting one.

Be careful tho, the hype was like this for the first killzone, but that game wasn't that great. 
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lol i like the pic, the actual gameplay in the new "preview code" compared to that original trailer look much better to me. they've totally lived up to the promise.

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Cut food.

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I'll be buying a PS3 specifically for this game.

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Wait, wasn't the orifional killzone not too good. Like, 6.9 on gamespot?

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Well, the original killzone may have not been that good but all of the press and beta players are saying this is an amazing game that exceeded their expectations so we shouldn't treat this as killzone 1.

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Looks like friday and sunday are starting to get their status in the release schedule upped.  A lot of big releases have come out on friday or Sunday.  Nintendo usually like to bust out their own franchises that day and Gears came out on Friday.  Look out for this one.  I am eager to see how it turns out but given that the first one built up hype and fell on its face, everyone should reserve judgement.

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Excellent game!

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Between this and SF4 early 09 will be mind-blowing O_O 

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Based on my time with the beta, it is going to kick so much ass!

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Hurry up February 2009!!!

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I'm gonna let this game stew for a bit before I buy it.

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I'm trying to not get excited about this game but Sony is making it very hard.

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Killzone 2 looks AMAZING. I cant imagine having seen a game that looks liek this... I hope this becomes that mythological creature known as the: "Halo Killer". Remember to whisper that, it is it who shall not be mention.

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Muffin_Hunter said:
"Between this and SF4 early 09 will be mind-blowing O_O "
Don't forget Resident Evil 5, sir.
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This is worth buying a PS3 for.  The more I See of this game, the more excited I get about it.  Its looking to have crazy high production values and graphics that havn't really been done before bar Crysis and MGS4 with gameplay to match!...can't wait!!

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I have been reserved.  I remember the hype of the first one, and also some of the hype here reminds me of how I was feeling before other games such as Black (Criterion), which had a lot of promise, but fell short just because of one or two things.  With what actual gameplay thats being shown in multiplayer I really like the way the game moves and feels, 'course would rather get a controller in hand.  I'll need to pick apart the AI in the single player videos.  I never played K1, but I understand that's where its downfall was.

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I find it hard to get excited about a console FPS.

People have no one but themselves to blame when they hype a game they've never played expecting it to be the second coming of Christ in 1080p and it turns out to just be pretty good.

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the most promising FPS shooter of 2009 

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"the most promising FPS shooter of 2009"

CoD:MW2 is out in 2009 and actually has a quality precedent.

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Calling this game the "Halo Killer" will only lead to bad things.

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I'll probably get around to this after LBP and MGS4.  It looks pretty good, but it doesn't look as good to me as the trailer.  Maybe I just need to see it in person.

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Perhaps I will get this

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First one sucked, so I doubt this one will be any better. We'll see if the gameplay will be just as good as the graphics.

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The game looks pretty slick.

I'm amused that they ripped off the Torque Bow from Gears, complete with delayed detonation.

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Attero said:
"First one sucked, so I doubt this one will be any better. We'll see if the gameplay will be just as good as the graphics."
Flawed logic, sir.