Killzone 2 - Ivor Novello awards

[Shin-Ra]

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

Map Pack Threads: Steel & Titanium | Flash & Thunder | Napalm & Cordite

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Guerrilla Games present
Only On PlayStation 3.

Genre: First Person Shooter
Players: Single-Player, 2-32 Players Online
Extras: Trophies, LPCM 7.1 Audio, Multiplayer Bots, Multiplayer Custom Soundtrack, Clans
Rating: ESRB Mature, PEGI 18+, BBFC 18, CERO D

Released on Blu-ray Disc: OUT NOW



OVERVIEW

Developed by Guerilla Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Killzone 2 is the highly anticipated first-person shooter created exclusively for the PLAYSTATION 3. Following events and action from the original Killzone for PlayStation 2, Killzone 2 brings players into a highly detailed, ultra-realistic "theater of war" that truly leverages the processing power of the PS3.

Throughout the campaign, players will encounter lifelike and adaptable artificial intelligence from enemies as well as fellow soldiers, destructible environments and stunningly detailed scenery. Additionally, players will be tasked with utilizing a host of new weapons and vehicles in the war to stop the Helghast. Featuring an extensive single-player campaign and thrilling multi-player mode, Killzone 2 delivers a host of new gameplay elements and an intense storyline that will once again drive gamers to join the ranks of the ISA and fight the Helghast.. this time on the enemy's home planet.

HISTORY

Terran Era | Early Vektan Era | Platinum Era and The First Extrasolar War | Early Helghan Era | Helghast Era
Second Extrasolar War

STORY

Two years after the Helghast assault on Vekta, the ISA is taking the fight to the enemy's home world of Helghan. The ISA goal is direct: capture the Helghast leader Emperor Visari and bring the Helghast war machine to a halt. Assuming the role of Sev, a battle-hardened veteran and a member of the special forces unit known as the Legion, players will lead a group of highly trained soldiers on a mission to take out the Helghast threat. For Sev and his squad the invasion of Helghan is just the beginning. Tasked with securing Pyrrhus the Capital City, the team quickly discovers that the Helghast are a formidable enemy on their home planet. Not only have they adjusted to the planet's hostile conditions, they have also harnessed a source of power they can now use against the ISA. Sev discovers his squad isn't just fighting enemy forces – their fiercest opponent may be the planet itself.

FEATURES

• Experience realistic, highly atmospheric environments that respond dynamically to the violent conditions on the planet Helghan.
• Witness the devastating effects of Helghan's climate as it forces you and your enemies to adapt to new tactics.
• Control an arsenal of new and unique weapons and vehicles, in addition to trusty Killzone classics like the M82-G and the StA-52 LA.
• Face off against fearsome enemies who have learned to wield the hostility of Helghan itself against their opponents.
• Between Killzone 2's unique visual style, the power of PS3, the use of EDGE tools and the proprietary technology developed by Guerrilla, the game promises to impress players with its benchmark visuals. Smooth character animation, detailed, effect-laden environments and realtime cutscenes.
• Experience a beautifully lit world brought to life by deferred rendering technology. Multiple shadow casting light sources bring out the highly detailed environments and character animations.
• With true next-gen audio the player is further immersed in the world, supporting 7.1 surround and location-specific audio with wave tracing. Players will not only notice the difference between indoors and outdoors but also experience sound and music that are dynamic and contextual.
• Studio grade special effects will provide unprecedented visual fidelity. With full screen anti-aliasing, motion blur, internal lens reflections and depth-based color grading, players will experience a picture that is sharp, smooth and full of detail.

CLASSES

6 classes with a primary badge ability and a secondary badge ability each (+ Rifleman base class).
You can combine a primary badge ability and a secondary badge ability to create a hybrid class.
The classes are:



The default multiplayer character is assigned when no primary badge is selected. A secondary
badge may still be added. Riflemen can start with most weapons, except for the specialized ones.



Primary badge ability: Revives downed team mates.
Secondary badge ability: Throws a health pack, which can be picked up by other players.



Primary badge ability: Sets up an automated turret which targets the enemy.
Secondary badge ability: Repairs ammunition dispensers, mounted guns, and automated turrets.



Primary badge ability: Throws a coloured smoke grenade, which serves as a spawn point.
Secondary badge ability: Requests air support from a sentry bot which targets the enemy.



Primary badge ability: Dons heavy armour twice as strong as normal.
Secondary badge ability: Temporarily boosts running speed.



Primary badge ability: Assumes the disguise of a randomly selected enemy player.
Secondary badge ability: Throws a sticky, proximity-activated C-4 charge.



Primary badge ability: Uses a cloaking suit to become near-invisible.
Secondary badge ability: Tags all on-screen enemy players with a hidden marker, which
broadcasts their coordinates to team mates.

*Some of these classes enjoy specialized weapons.

MEDIA

• 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

Singleplayer:

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

Multiplayer:

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

[ps3andlovinit]

[Zaphod]

Probably will be over-hyped just like the first one and then will fall short.

[stockstar1138]

i am a proud ps3 owner tonight! This is sick, this is the halo killer.

[stockstar1138]

Originally Posted by Zaphod

Probably will be over-hyped just like the first one and then will fall short.

this was real time, in-game footage. this is the real deal.

[Nismobeach]

I just started reading about this on Kotaku! I'm so freaking excited that I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS3 > World

http://kotaku.com/gaming/e307/killzo...ons-277070.php



If the actual game footage looks like the trailer there is zero doubt in my mind that Sony will OWN this video game generation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko9xC6TMdiw

[ps3andlovinit]

Originally Posted by Zaphod

Probably will be over-hyped just like the first one and then will fall short.

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/11/ki...-e3-revisited/

Decide for yourself.. it's all in-game....start to finish....and it still hasn't hit even beta yet.

[Zaphod]

Originally Posted by ps3andlovinit

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/11/ki...-e3-revisited/

Decide for yourself.. it's all in-game....start to finish....and it still hasn't hit even beta yet.

Well I hope this is the case, i was disappointed at the first one, since I went in expecting so much from the hype that Sony was putting out there for it.

[ps3andlovinit]

Originally Posted by Zaphod

Well I hope this is the case, i was disappointed at the first one, since I went in expecting so much from the hype that Sony was putting out there for it.

Understand. Halo 2 was the worst case that's ever happened to me..that's why Halo 2.5 doesn't interest me at all since it looks like it's being repeated all over again. Bungie got lazy after the success of Halo and created a pile of steam....Sony and GG has something to prove this time around since Killzone wasn't the success they hoped. Now I may go back and play Killzone to get up to speed on any storyline since I didn't play it originally.

[stockstar1138]

i never played kz1, im going out and getting it too, and kz:liberation....cause i won a psp at work yesterday!

[ps3andlovinit]

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

i never played kz1, im going out and getting it too, and kz:liberation....cause i won a psp at work yesterday!

Gamespot review gives the best details so far..

http://e3.gamespot.com/story.html?si...om_clk=topslot

yeah Liberation was on our list for the PSP already. Waiting to find out if a new PSP will be announced since we are picking up a few more soon..hoping something definitive will come out over E3.

[MrEastSide]

I'll believe it's this good when I play it.

[binarymelon]

I just watched this trailer and it absolutely blew me away. Great lighting and incredible realism.

[Shin-Ra]

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/21504.html

I got a 286MB AVC version of the trailer from Gamespot which is practically spotless. The visuals have exceeded my expectations, but now I want to see more, more, more!

The four released screenshots

[Shin-Ra]

Studio grade special effects will provide unprecedented visual fidelity. With full screen anti-aliasing, motion blur, internal lens reflections, and depth-based color grading, players will experience a picture that is sharp, smooth, and full of detail.

Mmmm, anti-aliasing. I like it smoooth!

[u_nick]

Here's what I typed elsewhere:

Honestly a lot better than I expected. i was one of the old trailer naysayers. I knew it was CGI, and that the CGI looked incredible, but thought they would just end up pulling off a runofthemill Shooter, with a good story. Something like Half Life 2 or Resistance. Both shooters, with a great story, each with their own little gimmicks. They pulled it off a LOT better than I expected though. The blood splattering looks very GearsofWar-esque, which is a good thing. I'm more excited for this one now. Should look even better when the trailer its the PS store and is running at a nice framerate in hi def.


VERY EXCITED right now.

[What'sHD]

awesome awesome stuff..

Good job by the developers. Appreciate their effort to leverage the PS3 metal.

[Blu Tiger]

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

i am a proud ps3 owner tonight! This is sick, this is the halo killer.

I seriously doubt it. Let's just hope it's better than the first.

[DezNutz]

honestly I heard the "halo killer" about the first when at E3 when it was first released. I played the first at E3 and noticed the immediate horride frame rate, and never even picked up the first game.

I know Sony has put alot of money into this franchise and this game, and it finally looks like it is paying off. I am interested now, but like most I am still wary, I want to see more, if it is like this trailer I am sure they will show more, and I may even jump onto this franchise.

[Amon37]

I hate when people call it a "Halo Killer" I don't care if beats Halo I just care that it is a good game on it's own.