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Killzone 2 delayed because of management decision

Ron Eagle replied to someone on the playstation blog by saying:

on May 20, 2008 at 11:27 am

Just wanted to add a quick reply on the "delay" of Killzone 2 to Feb 2009. To be clear, there is nothing wrong or causing a delay to the development of the title. We (SECA) had to look at the fall calendar with SOCOM, LittleBigPlanet, MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, Resistance 2, plus some PSN titles and make a decision where each game should come out. Killzone 2 was moved to Feb 2009 to make sure we didn't have three shooters in the marketplace competing for retail dollars during the same holiday season. The game will be great and it will be out in Feb 2009 in both Europe and North America.

Hope this helps - alot of times we gamers read delay and think something is wrong, in this case, it was a pure management decision.

ron

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solar5835d ago

perfectly acceptable. and very wise. gives us something great to look forward too in feb. polish it, coddle it, and make it great.

Fishy Fingers5835d ago (Edited 5835d ago )

The big cheese from GG said just the other day that he was thankful of the extra time, it allows them to "do the extra polishing".

I'm all for delays if they're beneficial, obviously you have to call it a day at some point but so many games released lately could of really done with the little extra time.

Release dates are mainly guess work to me anyhoo, you cant put an exact date on that volume of work.

LenHart5835d ago

KZ2 graphically has lived up to the hype and also in terms of intensity.

all Guerilla needs is to fix AI which wont be a problem

marinelife95835d ago

Darn you Sony! You want to make sure you get all of my kid's college money.

juuken5835d ago

Yeah, it sounds valid. When this came hits...well it's going to be HUGE.

solar5835d ago

personally i like quality products...especially if im paying $60 a game this gen. my example...Valve. yes some ps3 owners call them lazy but you know what? there constant release of quality titles to me...entitles them to release the game when they are damn well ready. make it great when its in my hands...not subpar pushed out the door crap to meet a deadline.

Lifendz5835d ago (Edited 5835d ago )

this game isn't just being judged on it's own merits. It's being judged against the problems of the first one, the budget, Sony's console and the promise of power, that CGI trailer, and that one quote by one mag that labeled the IP as a Halo Killer so long ago.

I'm fine with it coming out in Feb. Make it great and put it out. They have my 59.99 already.

PSN: Lifendz

solar5835d ago

great point Life. bubble coming your way.

Lifendz5835d ago (Edited 5835d ago )

I'll be honest. 360 was about to be released and I was all set to pick it up (I loved my Xbox and I'm a Halo fanboy) then someone called me and told me to look at the trailer for Killzone 2. I did and couldn't believe it. I looked at the launch game for 360 (Call of Duty something and Kami or something like that) and then KZ2 and my mind was made up.

I don't regret my decision. Everything being equal I'm glad I got the console I did. The fact that KZ2 is spot on to the CGI trailer (and maybe even better) vindicates my decision. It's rough not having Halo in my life but my new roommate has a 360 and he wants to play Uncharted and I'll finally get to play Halo 3.

Pick up KZ2 guys. It cost upwards of 40 million to make. Aren't you at least curious what that kind of money can do on a PS3? I know I am. If you remotely like first person shooters and are curious as to what the limit on your PS3 is then I can't recommend the game enough.

PSN: Lifendz

Will-UK5835d ago

2009 going to be better than this year

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Captain Tuttle5835d ago (Edited 5835d ago )

But I don't buy it. Why didn't Resistance 2 take a back seat? Or Motorstorm? There's already versions on the PS3. They should just keep their mouths shut and work on the game.

pwnsause5835d ago (Edited 5835d ago )

because those games already have their engine built, KZ2 is still WIP. plus this game is the FLAGSHIP game for the PS3, in other Words, this is one of the HUGEST reasons we brought a PS3. When everyone first saw that trailer in 05, people were in shock, and believed that this game will sell PS3s.

shazam5835d ago

resistance 2 didnt get delayed because its developed by insomniac wich is not owned by sony so they can release it whenever the hell they want.

kurochi5835d ago (Edited 5835d ago )

@2.1

I actually never heard of Killzone 2 when I bought my PS3 during launch.... I bought the PS3 for FF XIII, MGS, God of War III and R:FOM. I'm still waiting for FF XIII, but MGS is coming soon, YEAH!!!!! But I guess when KZ2 come out, I'll take a peek and see what's up. The more the merrier!!! Flame-on!!

Mr_Kuwabara5835d ago

Naa pwn I bought my PS3 for MGS4. =P

Don't really care that much about Killzone 2.

bym051d5835d ago

Exactly why it should be out for Christmas and not after Christmas.

donator5835d ago

Even if they could push back Resistance 2, I think it would be smarter to push back Kill Zone 2 because I think R2's multilayer would help sell more consoles during the holidays. Furthermore, because Resistance:FoM was a hit, it can ALMOST be certain that R2 will be a hit. They're playing it safe around the holidays, there is little room for error.

ar5835d ago

It's published by SCEA so they can very well decide when it should be released.

RacingX5835d ago

This has obviously been in development for a long time, if anything Resistance should take a seat till March for a little extra polish, KZ2 should be ready to go by now. Either its just not ready YET, or Sony doesn't want it to go up against Gears2. I want to believe its because they want to drop Resistance2 TO GO against Gears2 and drop a nice lil demo of KZ2 for a 1 - 2 combo to score '08 holiday $$, make gamers want/get a PS3 for the holidays knowing KZ2 is coming soon enough for them, and here's a taste.

crck5835d ago

Unless they have a contractual obligation to Insomniac that it needs to be released during a certain time frame. No one but the two parties involved know the specifics of their business arrangement so that could be part of the reason. I mean releasing a game in Feb may have a negative effect on sales and Insomniac probably gets paid per copy sold. Anyway I would think Ted Price wants a grudge match against Gears.

kewlkat0075835d ago (Edited 5835d ago )

plenty of people bought their PS3's for Flagship games that have been proven.

Franchises like MGS, GTA, GT5, Final Fantasy Games, I mean I never heard of KZ 1 until I seen a trailer for Kill Zone 2. (and I'm being serious) I thought KZ 2 was the sequel to Kill Switch..

Painting that game as if "tis was the reason one bought a PS3" is Ludacris. I wonder how many even played KZ1? How much did that sell?

I myself do not buy it. Resistance can only improve, while this game was not anything great on the PS2. Al the sudden resistance gets the HOLIDAY SLOT.(The best fn Slot to sell games, while everyone is in that GIVING MOOD.)

You know that's when most buy a lot of Video Games right? That is the BEST SLOT to release games, think about it? for a second?

SO YEAH, NOT BUYING IT. after 4 1/2 still not ready or in pre alpha, sheesh.

PSN-JeRzYzFyNeSt5835d ago

i bought my PS3 for the next Gen Fifa and Socom nothing else but what ever looks good ill be buying

ryuyasho5835d ago

only 2 reasons to buy a PS3, here they are:

METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS and KILLZONE 2: CONSOLE PWNER--->hehehehe.

pwnsause5834d ago (Edited 5834d ago )

Im just saying though, just remember E3 2005 when the KZ2 Video came out when the PS3 was first announced that year. A lot is riding on this game in terms of promises, thats were im getting at, thats why it is the most important game for Sony's History with the Playstation.

i know this is not just the only flagship game for the PS3, people brought their PS3s for not just only one game, I brought my PS3 for many reasons, brand quaility, Brand Loyalty(I was a PS2 owner,so i wanted to make the transition next generation via the PS3, not to mention I am basically a Sony Fanboy in General, I love their Handycams, their HDTVs, their Sound systems, etc.) Not to mention the games, such as MGS,GOWIII,Rachet and Clank, Jak and Daxter, not to mention the new IPs such as Uncharted, Resistance, Heavy Rain, Etc.

I am just saying that this is the game that Sony Help produce with Guerilla Games that shows valid proof that it is possible to make a game look like its CGI counter Part on a Powerful console and I want them to succeed. its not everyday you see a game this rare that shows the console's muscles this early in its lifecycle, I cant wait to see 7 years down the road like how the PS2 matured in graphics.

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Daver5835d ago

Thats too bad that it is Killzone that has been delayed, i would have loved to get it in 2008. This is the game that ive been waiting for with final fantasy. Anyway if they can improve it with the delay thats all good for me.

SUP3R5835d ago (Edited 5835d ago )

Sounds like the game was definitely ready for release this year, but as most said Resistance 2 caused it to be pushed to '09.

Looking at its' release time, which is around the time of consumers christmas financial rebound, they know exactly what they're doing.
If next years February is anything like this years, it will definitely be the biggest game of the month. Although it would have been a big release whether or not it was released in Feb., that month is usually kinda dead.
I welcome their decision, it's smart.

wolfehound225835d ago (Edited 5835d ago )

I think a lot of people probably saw this coming. It doesn't make sense to have three shooters released all together. And I believe Resistance 2 and MS:Pacific Rift are probably bigger titles for the holidays. Since the previous versions sold so well and were great games also. And just like Burnout Paradise and Devil May Cry 4 last year it will give me something to play during the slow time of the year in Feb.

LenHart5835d ago

and so would Resistance 2 .
MGS4 is already making huge strides in sales.

Resistance 2 will be FPS GOTY 2008

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OtterX64d ago (Edited 64d 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-ro64d ago

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

darthv7264d 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_64d ago

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

Cacabunga63d ago

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

Profchaos63d ago (Edited 63d 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

seanpitt2363d 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!

Iceball200064d ago

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

Father__Merrin64d ago

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

InUrFoxHole64d ago

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

Marcus Fenix64d ago

A Resistance reboot will be awesome

Michiel198964d ago

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

1Victor64d ago (Edited 64d 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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Michiel198964d ago

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

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SullysCigar368d ago

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

1Victor368d ago

Can’t wait for their next franchise

SullysCigar368d ago

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

jznrpg367d ago

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

badz149367d 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!

Vengeance1138368d 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 Kim368d ago

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

VersusDMC368d 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?

Vengeance1138368d ago

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

solideagle368d 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.

Phoenix76368d 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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REDGUM367d ago

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

thesoftware730368d ago (Edited 368d 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.

blacktiger367d ago

thank you fps lover, I'm with you

talocaca368d ago

Such a wonderful studio. They deserve all their success.

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

OzzY-waZZy368d ago (Edited 368d ago )

Kinda wish they move on from Horizon tbh.

potatoseal368d ago

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

Imalwaysright367d ago

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

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shinoff2183739d ago

No ps3 is not retro. I dont even consider ps2 era retro. All imo.

shinoff2183739d ago

Typically, the term retro is given to items which are at least 20 years old (but not yet 40 years old).

Quick google search

badz149739d ago

No the PS3 is not yet a retro console. But if you're gonna put 1 game from a series in this list, then LBP2 should be there instead of the original, Motorstorm PR is also an overall better game than the 1st game and to put Tools of Destruction over A Crack in Time is a blasphemy when ACiT is the best game in the series.