Is Microsoft afraid of Killzone?

Every time that it blunts a date for Killzone, Microsoft answers with a date about something else.

"It seems that Microsoft is terrified by all the hype surrounding Killzone 2 and try in every way to oppose his cards marred the best output."

[DaKid]

I don't think any company is scared of a single game. Its competition and it just makes the companies try consistently harder to out do the other, its a good thing.

[SullyDrake]

Microsoft should be very scared, since Killzone 2 appears to have gameplay which lives up to it's astounding visuals, and cannot be done on the 360.

Best console visuals without a sweat, promising gameplay, 32-player online, promised DLC, no install, and massive hype. I bet even Nintendo got a chill down their spine.

Killzone 2 will be the official mark of a tide changed in Sony's favor. Simply buying exclusive games/content will NOT save Microsoft in 2009.

[kharma45]

Having been in the beta, I can say the online is fantastic, it plays really well.

[DaKid]

While I agree that KZ2 looks amazing, and is going to be hella fun. i think you missed my point, I am certain that neither company is scared of just one game be it MS or Sony. One game will not change anything, what will though is the long term lineup and future planing. MS has known about KZ2 for a long time now, just like Sony knew of MS announcements and each company plans accordingly. Trust me ;-)

[marinelife9]

I have to disagree with you Dakid. Halo (one game) defined the original Xbox. Most people didn't have any other game but Halo.

The article brought up some interesting points.

[dachiefsman]

he did miss your point cause mitchell has a one track mind: Sony good, MS bad.

I agree with your original post though, competition is better for the end user in the end.

[DaKid]

Halo did define the Xbox, and I did indeed buy it for the game. But do you think Sony or Nintendo were scared when Halo, Halo 2, or Halo 3 released?

[Sarcasm]

I understand what Dakid is saying.

No logical company should be afraid of just a single game.

Infact, I always believe what pulls people towards Playstation is a variety of top quality exclusive games. And folks, that's going to be Killzone 2, God of War 3, Gran Turismo 5, Uncharted 2, etc. etc. *usual list of PS3 exclusives*

[TheExecutive]

Easy there Mitchell, although you may be correct that is a big claim you are making...

Sure MS doesnt want to see this game come out. It proves that the PS3 is technically superior to their console. It appears the gameplay is there to back it up too.

I doubt Ninetendo cares, they are way way too busy counting money.

However, to say it will turn the tide is a little hasty. A 199 ps3 will turn the tide... possibly a 299 but that is iffy.

[morganfell]

Absolutely they are afraid. The only thing they have is HALO Wars and they just announced at CES they are moving that up 3 days to release on Feb 28th - as close to Killzone 2 as they can get.

[The Killer]

and i dont like darkness, if only there was some variety then it would have been great, KZ2 technically is a master peace but i still have to see videos of other than darkness to decide if it will change the tides of the console war or not!!

i didnt like Gears of war and i didnt like doom 3 and any other dark shooter game, thats just my opinion!

i really wish KZ2 had more colors, like some forest and desert and snow, that will be amazing!! we go the idea that first we have to fight them in their towns but later there must be some missions in the wild!

but KZ2 with HDTV will make an experience that is not experienced before.

and what will really change the tides of the war is ps3 at 299!!

EDIT

MS will fail to counter KZ2 because they love to rush their titles just to counter any ps3 new releases and never give the Devs enough time to polish Halo Wars thats why it will have many flows and remember that i said it first!

if u agree bubble me up, i lost 2 bubble for no reason!

EDIT 2

and i really hope they release a better AI by the game release date! a game with such quality and money spend they should have made a very solid AI and that it can be controlled by the difficulty on how intelligent is the enemies!

[mint royale]

MS have moved Halo wars release date slightly to compete. Doesn't mean they are afriad and nor does it mean the nintendo or sony are afraid if they do the same thing.

[evrfighter]

While it's true that Halo may have defined the xbox. You have to remember this was because it was the first game to bring pc-like online play to the table. Haze could have had Halo like success if it was the first to accomplish this. Unfortunatly I don't believe Killzone 2 can bring anything to the table like the original Halo did. I don't think eye candy alone is gonna do it. Eye candy also has also proven that it's not a major factor in selling games. (see crysis) (see l4d vs. Far cry 2)

[Sitdown]

ever heard of the word "strategy"? How about the word "respect"? Could it not just be that because Microsoft respects the potential of Killzone 2 that they have implement a strategy to kill some of its buzz.

[jwatt]

I don't care what you people say but I think MS is a little worried about Killzone but the same thing happen with Sony last year. Last year when gta 4 was being released Sony threw out A Dual shock and gt prologue to help push sells because I think they were a little worried about GTA4 pushing more hardware on the 360.

Now this year you got SF4 and resident evil both Sony and Ms want to push more hardware with these titles. Sony put Killzone in betwwen both of these games to push more hardware and Ms is trying to push gta dlc and Halo wars around the same time but it seems like they were wating for Sony to make an announcement for Kilzone's release dates and demos. It is competion but I also see ms a little worried about Killzone by waiting untill after sony makes there announcements.

I do think MS has a big advantage of having a cheaper console and they might promote gta dlc more than Sony promotes Killzone.

[Homicide]

Microsoft has Halo. 'Nuff said.

[BRG9000]

I see what DaKid means and agree. Yes, Killzone will probably be a huge boon for PS3 and Sony. But "afraid" is not really an accurate word to use in a competitive marketplace, especially about one product. Sure Microsoft will continue to try to one-up Sony as they release one of their biggest titles in a long time. That's good business, not them lashing out in desperation.

To you people saying Microsoft is afraid of Killzone... would you have said Sony was afraid of Gears of War 2? I bet many of you would rather chew off your left arm than make such a statement.

[shawnsl65]

no company should be afraid of 1 game, it's like a boxer punching another boxer with 1 hit, but when a company tosses a whole bunch of killers in a row.. it's like a 1 2 3 4 5 6 hit combo and maybe knock out (well in the PS2 generation anyways). Just an example ^_^ (not gonna happen this generation anytime soon it seems if at all).

Anyways MS will make better games maybe trying to hit kz2 level, then Sony will make even better ones then Ms makes better better ones, ETC.

In the end, we as gamer should be sitting happily playing all the awesome games. Win WIn WIN!

[IdleLeeSiuLung]

If you are a fanboy, you can call it fear. For everyone else not blinded by fanboyism, it is a smart business move. Pre-emptively strike...

Once could also say, Sony released LBP right before Gears 2 so they must be scared of Gears.... I would also like to point out that they are different genre games all togheter, so it might not have anything to do at all.

So stop reading the latest pro Sony (or MS) blog and rehash it here as truths. If you firmly believe KZ2 will utterly distroy MS, then let the numbers speak in February. I do hope KZ2 does well, because competition is good.

[herbaldoctor7]

i would be.

[MasFlowKiller]

They Got halo wars the same week

[Rhoic]

"Killzone 2 will be the official mark of a tide changed in Sony's favor. Simply buying exclusive games/content will NOT save Microsoft in 2009."

Wasn't this stated for 2008 for Little Big Planet, Haze, Metal Gear Solid 4 and Resistance 2?

And then again in 2007 when all the titles were announced and then delayed?

Microsoft doesn't have anything to worry about. Even their really crappy games sell well.

[JeffGUNZ]

How can they be scared? KZ2 is coming out on the PS3, not the 360. People who have a 360 arn't playing PS3 with or without awful halo wars coming out. I mean come on, I love the 360, but Halo is awful and Halo Wars is going to be even worse. I personally believe all the 360 users will be contenpt playing Gears 2 or CoD or even Halo while people who own a PS3 will play KZ2 during the winter. This article is pathetic.

[sretlaw]

It's pretty much all MS does though. Sony sets it, MS follows. Pretty much everything from the creation of the 360 to this is Microsoft just waiting to react against Sony. Sony does whatever the hell they want, and MS tries to respond every time. HDMI, 1080p...MS just stares at what others are doing and responds.

MS Strategy: OMG Sony is making Home, that looks SOOOO cool, lets release something we can make before they release with very little features so we can make it quicker...NXE!!! Good, now we can keep our XBL subscribers happy for another month.

Now I'm not saying MS is scared, they just know how whip their developers to cut corners so that they can attempt to neutralize whatever Sony brings out. While Sony sits around thinking of what to do next, MS is sitting there thinking, "What do you think Sony's doing?"

[godofthunder10]

You could tell that tis is a ps3 fanboy article.The fact is that microsoft isn't scare of KZ2.When Halo 3 came out ps3 fanboys were saying a different story.Ps3 fanboys were saying that sony wasn't scared of halo 3.The fact is that they are right.Their isn't one company that is afraid of just 1 game on the other console and microsoft isn't scared of KZ2.The fact is that companies all ways do things like this it's called competition.Hell sony do the exact damn thing so stop crying like a buch of kids fighting who have the best toy.all fanboys are doining is making an a** of their selfs..

I'm tired of hearing how much greater the graphics are then the 360.The fact is that you can't hardley tell them a part because they are so damn close.The majority of the ps3 fanboys that's talking about the graphics can't even tell them apart.Hell the majority of the people don't even care about graphics,all you have to do is look at the WII.When i buy a game graphics are the last thing i look for.I look for the storyline,game play,and controlles of the game.A game with the best graphics in the world could be the worst game in the world so stop talking about graphics.

I'm also tired of hearing that the ps3 is future proof when facts proved it wasn't.Ps3 fanboys are still saying that the ps3 is future when they know it isn't.At the begining of last year a game was released called "CRYSIS".It was only posoable for a pc to play it because the 360 AND THE PS3 was not powerful enough and this is a fact.The ps3 fanboys that don't belive me could look it up their selfs.When the most powerfull home pc was released 2 years ago it was the top of the line.It was more powerful then the 360 and ps3.It is now out dated and need upgrade.So don't say that the ps3 is future proof when it isn't.If it was future proof like ps3 fanboys claim then it would have played CRYSIS and that's a fact.

If the ps3 was future proof Sony wouldn't say that the ps4 will be out around 2012 along with the other xbox and nintendo.If the ps3 was future proof like ps3 fanboys claim then why is sony working on a more powerful system as we speak.

I'll admitt that i have a 360 and i love it.I wouldn't trade it for a ps3 for any thing.I'll also admitt that the ps3 is a good system as a matter of fact it's the most dependable system every made.I'll also admitt that i wish the 360 had some exclusive ps3 games on it just like i know people with a ps3 wish they had some 360 exclusives on it.

I'm just tire of fanboys from both sides not giveing credit where credit is due.I think that the ps3 will start doing better.The wii already won this generation so people might as well face it.The 360 and ps3 will fight it our for 2nd place.The winner will have nothing to brag about because who ever win it want be by much.

I know that the 360 had a high defect rate and i agree with ps3 fanboys on that because it's true.Unlike when ps3 fanboys said the next xbox will have a defect in it i have to disagree.Just like sony microsoft will learn from their mistakes.Ps3 fanboys are always saying that microsoft screwed the people because they only gave us a 3 year warrinty.The fact is that it was a lot better then what sony gave for the ps2.When sony was sued over the ps2 because it had a defected hard drive in it they didn't really do anything.The fact was that sometime you could buy a new ps2 and game and it would say can't read disc.After the lawsuit sony only gave us an extra 2 month warrinty from their announcement date.The fact is that i had to buy 4 ps2s because of it in less then 5 years.Every one i know had to buy atleast 2 in 3 years.I'm not saying the ps2 defect was as high as the 360s because it wasn't.The point i'm trying to make is that a 3 year warrinty on a defect is a lot better then 2 and that's a fact.

fanboys from both systems should stop being bias and acting childish.The 360 and ps3 are both good systems.They both have positive and negative things about them.They both have good and bad games on the.Fanboys might as well face it they are both here to stay and that's a fact.

[Cenobia]

The Helghan live on a seperate planet, not just a different town. It would be unrealistic if they had the same weather variations as Earth. It is supposed to be very hard to live their, which is why the Helghast are slightly mutated (they evolved to live their).

There is supposedly different environments, they just haven't shown them yet. Same for the AI. They've only shown a couple of levels, and the AI was likely toned down so people could actually get through it.

[Consoldtobots]

I fail to understand this mentality this generation, the market is big enough for three consoles. Why one corporation would want to eliminate one of the competitors and probable even the other one too, it makes you wonder just what Microsoft is after.

[The Killer]

in what u said i agree with u 100%

[Why dis]

It will take much more than that to scar MSFT that goes for MSFT having one title to strike fear in Sony(unless you have a game with Halo star power)

[Sitdown]

"It's pretty much all MS does though. Sony sets it, MS follows. Pretty much everything from the creation of the 360 to this is Microsoft just waiting to react against Sony....While Sony sits around thinking of what to do next, MS is sitting there thinking, "What do you think Sony's doing?""

Ohhh, so what you are saying is that Microsoft stole trophies from Sony...and just changed the name to "achievements". Ohh, and I had no idea the psn store existed before market place. And you mean that guide button on my 360 controller actually existed first on my ps3 controller. And the video download service was the product of Sony first? Hdd shipping with your console? Sony did that first? Anyhow.....if you are going to make a point please do so without stretching the truth....feel free to list all the stuff that you feel Microsoft copied from Sony.

[buy a ps3]

true but it's what Killzone 2 could prove that Microsoft in scared of.

[The Lazy One]

Don't forget all those times M$ had to cut price to make up for a PS3 price cut... like that one time back in... rrr...

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oh wait... I was thinking of that time the PS3 had to cut price twice in 6 months... my bad...

[SHAKIMAT]

the answer is: NO, MICROSOFT IS NOT AFRAID OF "KILLZONE", MICROSOFT LAUGHS AT IT.

please visit my N4G blog: http://www.n4g.com/up/71218...

[THC CELL]

100% yes

[Deadman64]

Yeah I mean the first killzone did some serious damage right?? lol.

[borgome]

The game looks like BOB

[pixelsword]

...which didn't stop the second one from being a success.

[ravinshield]

why the f**k would microsoft want to talk about a tittle that is not from them.stupid FONY girls

[NewZealander]

as a 360 owner i hope MS are afraid of killzone, i hope MS lose sleep thinking about the impact this game could make, because the more they realise that sony are pulling out the big guns then the more MS might try to combat it with somthing of their own.

MS has been lacking any real big game news of late, killzone just may be the wake up call they need, because as a 360 owner im not seeing anything worth playing on xbox so far for 09.

[Daurelus17]

i dont think they are.

[GiantEnemyLobster]

I wonder how the PStards are going to take it.

[Sam Fisher]

ima say killzone is going to rape (trust me there is no bigger killzone hater than me). and anyways i rather choose a fps than a f***ing strategy game any day.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Remember the hype around the first Killzone? that game sure turned out to be an Xbox killer.

[gears22]

This article just gave the media another reason to hate on Killzone 2
Watch the reviewers give it a 7 or 8 now.

[Aaron Greenturd]

Remember the first time a bully got in your face at the bus stop? Or the first time a hot young girl rejected you because you were "allegedly stalking" her?

That's how scared my company is on this one. We have done everything to prepare for the launch of this game:

1. We made multi-million dollar deals with large media conglomerates
2. We made more multi-million dollar deals with large media conglomerates
3. We brainwashed an entire generation of young males to believe that somehow, Sony "deserves what they get"; little do they know they are protecting Satan himself (me)
4. Showered media outlets with negative ps3 news
5. Release propaganda news statements about a ps3 price drop soon, when in reality, we have no idea how and when Sony will drop the hammer on us
6. We've made E3 2005 the top ranked search on Google, Yahoo, and MSN
7. We've employed my cousin, Marc Doyle, as head of Metacritic (if he can't fix reviews, no one can)

The top execs for my company will be leaving soon for their personal fallout bunkers, designs taken specifically from the game "Fallout", so we can emerge 200 years later and dominate the console market.

Our father, who art in heaven.....

[Ryudo]

@Aaron Greenturd

You must live in a very twisted world my friend a very twisted world indeed.

But your right am about 62 percent sure MS are planning to take over the world. with an army of giant killer green ants with laser guns.

[ThanatosDMC]

HAHAHAH! That was great!

@ Ryudo

It's not ants but GIANT CRABS!!!

Anyway, i seems that Sony is doing things at their own pace and ignoring their "competition" and the competition is really acting like an ex-gf that keeps nagging you for attention. Irritating.

[Mike134nl]

Killzone 2 will be the biggest release for sony yet to come. Ofcourse they are not scared, though wise enough to consider the fact that Killzone 2 will become a big hit, which will have a (big) impact on their sale numbers for that period. Think they will and need to do extra markting for their console and games releasing in that time-frame, if not only to loose the momentum of their price cut.

[Why dis]

Every game is that one ;)

[Cheeseknight28]

I'm thinking MGS4 was a bit more important to the PS3 than KZ2... an establish franchise that even semi-hardcore gamers have heard of vs. a sequel to a game that sold and preformed poorly on the PS2.

I mean, KZ2 might be the greatest game ever made, but if no one knows about it (And believe me, everyone I've asked has no clue) then how does Sony expect it to sell? Wouldn't it be smarter to put the demo up for everyone to download on PSN, rather than pre-order only? Anyone who pre-orders the game probably has an idea of what the game is; whereas a general PS3 owner browsing the PSN marketplace may come across it, download it, and tell all his other PS3 owning buddies to go get it.

This game better receive a better marketing campaign than Resistance 2 or LittleBigPlanet, but unfortunately I haven't seen anything of the sort start yet.

[Truplaya]

maybe before the holiday period but not now. KZ2 will hardly affect console sales and the 360 has no big shooters due out at the same time as killzone.

It will be interesting to see the sales on KillZone. Another little Big Planet or another MGS4? I dont know, but i'll be getting it

[Omega4]

MS has got nothing to be afraid of and when the reviews and sales numbers come in everyone will see why

If anything Sony should be afraid of Killzone because if it fails, i got a feeling that the reaction will make FFXIII 360 seem like nothing

[butbutbuttehcell]

U can't say stuff like that on this site. Ur not allowed to suggest that Killzone 2 won't be immense I'm afraid. Everyone with a PS3 seems to know prior to it's release that it's amazing, many of who haven't played it. Graphics are one thing, gameplay is another. It's got the best graphics, but no1 not many people know what the single player is like. If this game gets 7 or 8 then it'll be a surprise cos it looks amazin but people will say all sorts of things like Microsoft paying people, the media hating Sony etc, just because people give their honest opinion of it. I'm predicting it'll get better than that (probably 95) but the backlash if it doesn't will be huge because so many people think they know that a game will be good before they've played it.

[Kufi-]

FFXIII.. Only playable on PS3 nobody know how will it look on Xbox360.. it will be downgraded becouse 360 cant handle it thats why there is no playable demo on 360.

[gamesmaster]

i see your point omega, but i do believe the game has immense potential to be great, only with that comes a massive potential of failure. however to say when the reviews and sales come in you will see.. is just abit narrow minded really. it sounds like you've doomed this game already in your head so how can it ever win you over?

let me ask you this, do you want it to flop or do very well?

as an owner of a 360 from launch and a ps3 from christmas i'm really excited about this title and i hope it does well because its another great game in already great library of games we can play today. theres is hating on a game because its a bad game (which we dnt know yet) and then theres hating on a game because you hate the company it represents. dont write it off yet you may enjoy it. i'm not laying into you at all just saying, be open minded, thats all.

[NickIni]

Afraid? No they shouldn't be afraid. But they should be concerned. Killzone 2's graphics are stunning, and can't be done on the 360. We don't even know if that's the limit the PS3 can put out graphically. It makes the 360 look outdated.

[Omega4]

"let me ask you this, do you want it to flop or do very well?"

The thing is i dont 'want' it to flop i just 'expect' it to flop and the reason for that is because its seems that the hype of this game is solely based around its graphics, not the fact that it has innovative gameplay, not the fact the the devs behind it have a great track record of making AAA games but purely on the fact that it has great graphics. And because of that i can see a lot of people getting very disappointed when the reviews hit, but who knows maybe hype will fuel high scores it worked for GTAIV

And now let me ask you a question and any other PS3 supporter, would you be the slight bit interested in Killzone 2 if it DIDNT have good graphics?

[Graphics Whore]

*Looks at Bungies video game development history*

Yeah, I think you can quiet down now.

It's an advantage that Xbox 360 has yet to prove, so it makes it all the while more interesting.

[heyheyhey]

"And now let me ask you a question and any other PS3 supporter, would you be the slight bit interested in Killzone 2 if it DIDNT have good graphics?"

COD4-beating online mode, immersive gameplay, intense atmosphere, great animation, physics, destructability, makes SIXAXIS relevant again.... more than i can say for Halo 3

but i guess you wouldn't know that... being ignorant as you are.. mind if i quote you on the whole "KZ2 will fail" statement?

[Sarcasm]

You guys, it's easy. Care about your opinion, or care about a blatantly obvious PS3 hater Omega4's opinion?

If Killzone 2 rocks your world, then let it be rocked. Whether it's the graphics or gameplay.

Heck, if Halo 3 rocked your world. Then power to you. You care about the game. You care about what you want. You're a gamer. Not like some douche on a random comment section.

[Black_Jack]

blah

[gamesmaster]

thats fair enough, but from the gameplay footage i've seen and the beta feedback it seems like the game is shaping up very well. i think because there is such a buzz around the graphics that the gameplay has been clouded out but i wouldn't discredit it, lets just see how it goes.

please, i'm not a sony supporter or an xbox supporter, i enjoy game on both platforms, key word being games. i take it you support your console of choice, key word being console. thats fine by me.

on GTAIV? yeah the hype seemed to work in favor of that one, but this is a different hype, more like a community hype rather than world wide everybody and the great grandma knows about this game hype. so i think this game will get fair reviews, whether good or bad. but i'm hoping good.

edit: man, how did i loose a bubble, this site kills me sometimes

[Omega4]

@ 5.7
Funny how quite a few of those things revolve around graphics eh and for the SIXAXIS thing sounds like you got a bit desperate there since turning a handle isnt exactly groundbreaking is it

"more than i can say for Halo 3" so your saying K2 offers more than Halo 3? Because i think H3 had a lot more going for it than K2 i mean a level editor and theatre already put K2 online to shame and NO coop!? Whats up with that and apart from classes what does K2 have what H3 doesnt

And quote me if you want because i got a very good feeling this game wont outscore Halo 3 and the only site a can see giving an overly good score is IGN US since they always seem to overate PS3 exclusives

EDIT for BlackJack1988

Yeah IGN is generally credible just not the US PS3 section of it because if you look at the scores of R1, R2, R&C: TOD, Folklore, Uncharted, Motorstorm and compare them to the average scores of those game they are way out its sad but true. And H3 wasnt overrated its online alone makes its a 9+ game

[Black_Jack]

ouch omega, ign is one of the most credible sites going in my opinion, now you're saying they overrate ps3 exclusives? you think halo 3 wasn't overrated?

[Graphics Whore]

Omega4 do research before you say ignorant things:

Hint's about 4 Player campaign:

http://www.psu.com/Killzone...

Killzone 2 co-op to be patched after launch, bots confirmed:

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/20...

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Funny how you say things like Sixaxis sounds desperate when Microsoft is adapting their own motion controller.

"And quote me if you want because i got a very good feeling this game wont outscore Halo 3"-Omega4

Done and done, enjoy.

[forevercloud3000]

While you do give some very valid points on how this game "COULD" flop, and that if it does it won't be pretty, I dont think it will. You said what does this game have over games such as Halo and Gears?

Firstly its graphics outshines anything available on 360(I know you said besides graphics but this is important). THis game proves it can surpass the abilities of the 360 graphically and makes the system's games feel dated.

Secondly the Physics, The physics have seemed to be unmatched by any game today. Never have they been so relavent to gameplay as in this game. When you shoot someone in the foot, they hop around in pain. When you set someone on fire, they flap around like a bird trying to put it out. Death animations are all different depending on the way he died.

Gameplay: Killzone 2 has a few things over Halo that make it look dated. Firstly, Killzone 2 uses a Cover System. This is quite innovative for a 1st person shooter. The game seems to give a sense of heavyness that is definitely lacked in most FPS. There are no bunny hops here. As you said before this game is Class Based with a very unique set of skills. Such as the sniper, can create tiny blue targets on all opponents heads for better targeting as well as turning invisible.

Word of Mouth: K2 beta testers are RAVING over this game, everyone who has touched it is saying this game outshines Gears2,COD4&5, and Halo 3's gameplay by a mile(some biased reviewers giving props, but not as much). The game has already been played by alot of people and the LOVE it.

The Game is going to be marketed heavily, probably not as much as Halo3 was, but still. This game will get some exposure and might just be able to dip into that Halo/COD4/Gears2 fanbase of 8-9million.

So far, it seems the only people who are not interested in this game are just purely unwilling to admit that it is better then the rest or are just not into shooters.

[jwatt]

Omega the main reason Im hyped for this game is the online, I never played the beta but I usually have a good assumption on gameplay when I see it in motion.

I did my research on the different classes that seems awesome why the hell would I not be excited.

Just watched this video and tell me it doesn't look intense and fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[na2ru1]

more ps3 exclusive ratings than any playstation fan.

[Nicolator]

i get ur point.. I really want KZ2 to be a success coz right now i have 400 pounds in the bank which can either go for a bunch of games or a new ps3.. and to to make that just KZ2 needs to not be just good in graphics, it should be gd in story, gameplay weapon choice, AI, should have coop(come on its a standard these days for a multiplayer) it should be surgically made as beautiful as a bride and me as the groom to pick of that shyt and play it will all delight.

Halo3 well i dont play that anymore but it was a good multiplayer the coop 4 players thru campaign which was epic... i just wish KZ2 would give us that and other things as i mentioned .. if they do.. I AM SOLLLLLLDDDD...

Coz i remember playing thru em.. Turok.. the graphics was really immense but the gameplay sucked i true the disc out in like what an 1hr.. so i just dont want to jump too fast into the hype wagon just yet until i hear what the game got up its sleeves. but beautiful looking game nontheless

[Saint Sony]

Why would anyone be afraid of Killzone 2?

It is just a game that PS3 really needs. ONE GAME. If Killzone 2 would mean cheaper PS3 then MS should be worried at least a tiny bit.

Gotta love these random BLOGGERS... google translate too?! ffs.

[DR-IVO]

hey look another blog

[gamesmaster]

Did i miss type? this must Opinions 4 Gamers.com damn!

[TheBrit]

Who cares about killzone? Not Microsoft thats for sure, they are not a small independent company that is living by pay check to pay check. One game (that has take 3 1/2 years to write so yeah, it looks great <too human WTF>) is not going to be a nail in Microsofts coffin.

The poster rants about coincidences etc and that all Microsoft retaliate with is halo wars and the demo. CES ** IS NOT ** a game show - they didn't even need to mention that to be honest.

CES is a consumer electronics show - who cares if they mention a game or not. blah blah.

I'm going to guess that killzone will sell well. Maybe as well as MGS4 maybe not but its really Sony that is sweating it. Not Microsoft. The game means a lot to them.

[Kinetix]

The article does have a point by showing how microsoft have previously reacted to sony's actions.However I'm pretty sure they're not scared, but alert to what's going on at Sony and want to be prepared for whatever Sony is coming with. In this case, KillZone 2

[RedVsBlue]

Rename this site from N4G to BFFB & no they have nothing to worry about because the PS3 install base is not big enough to get this game really out there sales wise. It certainly won't make more then Halo thats for sure

[dkgshiz]

Its an RTS, its going to flop. Have fun with piss poor controls. KZ2 is going to sell quite a bit.

[JayTe 123]

tell me more about halo wars. you obviusly played it since you know the controls are bad? or are you a psychic medium perhaps? please let me know....

[Sitdown]

First off....I think you jumped to conclusions. He did not say Halo Wars....he said it will not sell more than Halo. Well perhaps that is not you jumping to conclusions, but having tunnel vision while reading....especially when there are two Halo products coming out; even though I think he was talking about previous Halo titles.

Edit: Actually he was talking about previous Halo titles...I just seen his comment below.

[dkgshiz]

They moved halo wars to feb 28th now. Its really obvious. Halo Wars is going to flop really badly. All RTS on consoles do. You would be stupid to pick up halo wars instead of KZ2.

[Marquis_de_Sade]

Yes of course, an FPS exclusive on the PS3 is going to cause a Halo franchise exclusive to the 360 to flop. Here, have a dose of reality -_-.

[Faztkiller]

they should be it will show how weak there console really is

[ultimolu]

Um...who cares?

All I care about is killing some Helghast by February 27th. :D

Killzone 2 ahoy!

[LONEWOLF231]

Well ill be doing both killing Helghast and Convenent!
MULTI-CONSOLE GAMING FTMFW!!!!!!!!

[ultimolu]

Twice the fun for you! :)

[LONEWOLF231]

True BUT i know ill be playing KZ2 first cause that game looks Fcking awesome. And i hope that it wont disappoint like Halo 3 did...........sorry Halonites but its the honest truth many of you bought it because you had great expectations for this game so did i but in the end when all the fan dust was settle it failed to live said expectations cause in the end you bought and prey to the Halo name and not the game itself, although its Multiplayer portion is fun as hell!

[blackpanther25]

Thank you. I feel the same why about Halo3 especially since i am a halo 2 fan (bought 2 copies without even having a xbox lol).

[Marquis_de_Sade]

7.3 "although its Multiplayer portion is fun as hell!" Exactly, that's why a lot of people purchased it, me included. The single player conclusion was an after thought to me, I was interested in Forge, Theatre mode and of course blasting away with friends.

Lets hope both KZ2 and Halo Wars can deliver what they've promised.

[LONEWOLF231]

@blackpanther25

ohh wow, so how did you ever get to play them?

@Marquis_de_Sade

I agree there is nothing more satisfying than taking out a vehicle full of enemy characters with a rocket.

But yeah man i truly hope KZ2 and Halo Wars prove to be more than hype, on a side note so far KZ2 is and the latest Videos prove that this game is more than hot air.

[blackpanther25]

while i was dorming in college my best friend happen to have two xbox and two tvs in his room. So i would go there and play with him on live with his clan from morning to night. When his copy of halo broke i bought another one. My school also had xboxs linked up so i always brought my two copies to school to play 4vs4.

To tell u the truth i think notin can replace that game for me. I just enjoyed it so much

[dirtrider]

why would microsoft care? hell even micro knows sony WILL NOT advertise this game anyways, which will lead to dismal sells when it launches. only europe will be able to save this game...just like they saved resistance 2. actually this will be the same as resistance 2 when it launches, only difference between the 2 i see, is that killzone 2 should get higher reviews....but hell LBP was sluggish with perfect scores as well. people that don't keep up with this sh1t will see "killzone" and remember the mess that was killzone 1. sony needs to advertise it, with what i think will be great review scores...or this game will dissapoint them with the sells- and again it will be SONY'S FAULT

[RedVsBlue]

I am talking about the original Halo games dk. No PS3 exclusive will sell as much as say Halo 3 the install base just isn't there

[madpuppy]

I bought Halo 3 and I don't think that I am going to buy any halo spin off or sequels.
I might get them used, if they are cheap and I'm bored. to be honest, I really did not like the feel of the weapons, they didn't feel satisfying to fire. pew,pew,pew!
the sounds needed more punch, more bass.

[dazzalfc]

I think the install base of the 360 when Halo 3 launched was probably smaller than what the PS3's install base is now, so the install base is there.

Will it sell as well as Halo 3? It could happen, bit its doubtful. Halo carries with it a huge reputation, particularly in America. Regardless of how good or bad its received, it'll always sell in large numbers. If Microsoft can take credit for anything in the video game industry, its for creating a marketing giant in Halo.

Personally, i love the Killzone 2 beta, and i don't think i've seen a better looking game on a console. It handles superbly, it has alot of character and online, could be the best online experience on the Playstation 3. The beta alone has kept me off COD WaW and Resistance 2. It will be popular, no doubt about that, but will it sell in Halo numbers, probably not (thats nothing against Killzone 2 or the PS3 by the way). That doesnt mean it won't be a failure which the retarded side of the Xbox 360 fans would quickly point out. A game doesnt have to sell in Halo numbers to be considered a success or a great game.

[forevercloud3000]

Why do people always talk of install bases as if they do not grow and expand?

Halo 3 expanded the 360's install base upon it's release with console sales sky rocketing right around that time. What makes you think Killzone can't cause the same effect? Maybe not to Halo 3's effect but close enough to sell some consoles.

Plus there has yet to be a game that sold more then it's entire current installbase, even MP ones. 5-8million easily fits inside of 19million PS3 installbase.

[ph3lid]

yeah ... lol.

MS is afraid of Killzone 2 .. lolol.

some people are so ... !!!

[Boink]

it's called competition...jees can any idiot write an article these days?

oh yeah....internet...

[notpill]

Yes, ur right. MS is afraid in a "marketing way". Quite simple.
Theres'no bias or hate on Micorsoft or the halo franchise in the article. Just a funny thing about the next "fight for the shelves". Thats it.

[Chris84]

Killzone 2 will sell well. The game doesn't interest me though. The only game I've really had any interest in playing is LittleBigPlanet. I can't buy the console for 1 game, but there will be other exclusives that will finally sell me on the purchase.

Otherwise I'm still content with my 360.(Wii is collecting dust)

[madpuppy]

And Microsoft are Kings at guerrilla marketing :P

Microstof treats every market like it is a war for the life of the company. no matter how small or large the threat.

Remember, MS is a marketing company first and foremost.

[die_fiend]

A marketing company first and foremost? 4 agrees?! What the hell? Ever heard of Windows? They're a software company you tool! They market the software they make because they know how much it affects sales (a lot)

[madpuppy]

@die_fiend, You have to be the king of the idiots to believe that MS cares more about the quality of their lousy software and poorly designed hardware more than gaining market share through "marketing" and underhanded deals. You are more of a tool for drinking the MS kool-aid.

heh..."tool" What are you 12 years old.

[xg-ei8ht]

Little big flop,rofl.

It's nearly at 2million.

Motorstorm PR is nearly at 2million as well.

Gamers are starting to see the light.

PS3 is here, and here to stay:)

[lockload]

360's top selling titles sold that after a year, when the 360 has 20 million units games like halo 3 and cod4 have sold 8m plus puts it into context a little doesnt it

[Erotic Sheep]

It's not that Microsoft should be afraid of Killzone 2. It's more that Killzone 2 has visuals not to been set on any game in the 360. So if Microsoft can't produce them there's a 100% proof the PS3 is more powerful, not just on paper but now also in a game.

So it's not that Microsoft should be afraid, they just need to pull off a game that matches the visuals of KZ2.. which they haven't shown yet.

[butbutbuttehcell]

They don't really need to. Graphics aren't everything. If Epic hadn't made any of the Gears games and were about to bring out their first game of the next gen on the 360, I'm damn sure it'd look similar in terms of graphics. People seem to forget how long this game's been in the pipeline. Epic have made 2 games with great graphics, if they'd just been working on 1 this whole time you don't think they'd be like this?
Either way, Killzone 2 won't sell anywhere near as well as the Microsoft shooters. Gears 1 sold 5 million, Halo 3 sold nearly 9...PS3 doesn't have any games with those sort of figures...

[Erotic Sheep]

Graphics aren't everything no... but progression is. If we're stuck with the same stupid visuals this next-gen era.. where's the evolution? Sony showed with KZ2, Heavy Rain, Uncharted 2 and GoW3 it's stepping up and raising the bar higher and higher. It's time Microsoft does the same.

And I do have to ask.. can you look in the future? Or do you have hidden powers to pull Killzone 2 sales out of your ass?

Alan Wake won't come out till 2020. See what I just did there?

[Kleptic]

butbutbut I guarantee that killzone 2 will top 5 million...and what do you mean 'PS3 games don't touch those numbers'...MGS4 is right at 5 million also...and there are tons of games in the 4 million area...CoD 4, GTAIV, Motorstorm, fall of man, etc...

i'm not saying killzone 2 will come close to halo 3...but I guarantee it will become the top selling PS3 game relatively quickly...beating out MGS4, which is the current exclusive at the top...

[forevercloud3000]

Your argument is invalid because EPIC had been spending YEARS working on the Unreal Engine which All there games have been using (Gears1, UT3, Gears 2). That easily adds 5 years before the creation of Gears 1.

Geurilla Games has been working on a viable engine that would bring the best out of the PS3 all this time. And they have done it in 3 years time. The engine proves it outshines the UE3 that majority of 360 games are made in (Far Cry, Mass Effect, Gears1-2,UT3,Lost Odyssey,Last Remnant,Bioshock, etc). Killzone 2's graphics,visual detail, and AI complexity puts them all to shame.

[bobdog626]

If i was ahead by 8 mill i would say no .All microsoft has to do is keep even on there game's .Killzone is just one game.A Good Game but it's only one and not on both system,s.Fear is on Both system,s and will do very well. We will Soon See.

[madpuppy]

You know, Just one game is the beginning. what happens when it is just 2 games and 4 games and 10 great triple A games. As my 360 friends say "games make the console"
and MS doesn't want that to happen. as for me, I own both systems so, I win no matter what. nya,nya!

[pixelsword]

...that saved the original xbox.

[dkgshiz]

back at E3 07, when Microsoft's conference was over. G4 talked to Peter Moore. They asked him if he was concerned about Sony's conference. He just laughed and chuckled a little bit. Then they asked him if he was scared about KZ2. He yet again laughed. He thought KZ2 would never look as good as it did at E3 05 conference. Well, when Sony finally showed off KZ2, I think Peter Moore sh!t his pants. Probably the reason he left Microsoft :) Yeah, Microsoft is pretty scared about KZ2. They try to hide it but, its pretty obvious they are. They're scared because, after people play and see how good KZ2 looks. People will realize how much inferior the 360 really is. I mean Uncharted owns every 360 game in terms of graphics. KZ2 is going to f-ing @ss rape the 360!

[bennyace]

the ps2 was the less powerfull console of the last generation and it didn't keep it from being the more successful one. so graphics are far from being everything. on topic, i don't think MS are afraid of any games, now that MGS 4 (witch some call one of the best game ever made)came out and only gave the ps3 a 1-2 month boost in sales. i might still pick it up. i hope it won't come and go like resistance 2 did. without advertising support that what happens. hell we still see gears 2 adds on tv and i don't remember seeing resistance 2 adds.

[DJ]

But it had disadvantages in shader implementation/technology since it didn't have a traditional GPU, and though it had faster RAM, it also had less RAM than Gamecube and Xbox.

The EE+GS setup was a beast though, even at a measly 333 Mhz. If you want a performance comparison, the EE CPU alone has the same floating-point performance as a 3.2Ghz Pentium 4. Xbox ran on a 700Mhz Pentium 3, just for comparison's sake.

[RedVsBlue]

Graphics mean nothing to the general public / casual gamers / people that got the PS3 as a Blu-Ray player. If graphics meant something then the PS3 would be in 2nd place & not the 360

[Rikyfree]

You are completely right. But this game has the graphics AND the gameplay. It's a double whammy.

[TheBrit]

Sure it looks nice. Its been worked on for a long time. From what I have read, the environments are not wildly open so you can squeeze more in, especially when you use hardly any color.

Game play? Seriously? its a shooter with again, the previews that I have read, limited guns that are nothing to write home about except for maybe one that you hardly even get to use.

It's nothing more than a great looking game with a same old same old plot - cover, move up, shoot, cover move up rinse repeat.

Like the guy from Insomniac said, there isn't really anything like pull this level to do this, push that button to open that door type stuff in the game but it is a great fun game.

Prob one that is fun to go through once then its just all multiplayer - not that there is anything wrong with that but it is another game that's purely going to fool with visuals until you dissect it, break it down etc.

Could be wrong I guess but that's what I'm going with. I am hoping it is good because I want to finally buy a ps3 game that I really want to play.

p.s - I don't think ANY game when your out of bullets should auto-magically pull you into cover and reload the gun for you.

[Kleptic]

uh...I think you are totally wrong on graphics don't mean anything to the general public...Gears of War got a lot of attention from the general public mostly because of its graphics...they would see it at best buy or something and be blown away by how much better it looked than other games at the time...

same with killzone 2, on an even higher level...

never underestimate a gorgeous shooter...the gameplay is excellent (35+ hours in the beta, so the online is excellent at least)...I would love someone to find a solid shooter, with a few new mechanics, great gameplay online, intense single player, and bar raising graphics...that was not a major success in western territories...

[madpuppy]

The casual gamer cannot appreciate excellent graphics? To me that is like saying that the average driver cannot appreciate the lines of a supercar or the opulence of a Rolls Royce.

now, if you said casual gamers are cattle and follow the herd rather making an informed decision that I would say is true.

[pixelsword]

...which is why Blu-Ray is out-selling DVD in terms of the number of years out.

Which is why people are getting or planning on getting HDTV's.

Which is why people own color televisions instead of black and white ones.

Which is why glasses/contact lenses are so popular.

Which is why large televisions are more popular than small televisions.

Which is why people prefer a "room with a view".

Which is why pretty women are call pretty because they look good; conversely, why handsome men are called handsome because they are easy on the eyes.

No, I think graphics DO mean something to the general public.

[Marquis_de_Sade]

But, if graphics mean a lot to casuals, why is the Wii faring so well?

[Helghast Slayer]

Killzone2 will set a new standard for future FPS's to match it. This could be the only concern Microsoft will have because the bar will be ridiculously set high. Since the 360 is a shooters haven i'd expext Microsoft to be worried.

[Woof]

Yes and pp is too

[retrofly]

I have a PS3 and really looking forward to Killzone 2 but slightly worried by the videos, ok the graphics are good but the shooting mechanics, Ai and animations just look wrong. The same thing happen with Farcry 2, it just felt crap to play.

[RadientFlux]

I'm look forward to Killzone 2 as well, just not at the same level as some people on n4g. I've found getting too hyped for a single game title often makes you feel disappointed when you actually play the game, but that's just me.

[retrofly]

Yeah, I've been hyped over too many games now to get that buzz anymore. The best games are always the ones you least expect to impress you, like little big planet and Fallout 3 (In my opinion). GTA4 and Farcry 2 were my biggest let downs of 2008, lets hope Killzone 2 isn't one of 2009's :).

[RadientFlux]

Using the same logic that is displayed in the article/blog every single game publisher must scared of each others game.

[JD_Shadow]

So everyone just moves their releases around to counter everything that has to do with one game like this?

[Rs]

Microsoft afraid? Probably..
But the xbots are! Those idiotic fools being extremely insecure recently. I can tell!
And, here's the first example presented by dirtrider.

[SSCOOLCHEA]

is coming xtards

[NewZealander]

as a xbox owner no i am not personaly afraid of killzone, to be afraid of another console having a decent game would be pathetic.

but i hope MS is taking notes, because if they want to do well in 09 then they need to show somthing new and fresh, at this stage it looks like they are handing 2009 to sony on a silver platter.

[MrWonderful]

to be honest this article has some very good points. MS is worried because the 360 has a huge following of hardcore gamers that love shooters and im sure that this is looking very good to them. Coupled with the fact that MS is also playing the guessing game on when a ps3 price drop will happen. something has them worried and its the fact that the black behemoth has awakened and is flexing the muscle that sony said it would be able do.

[HighDefinition]

But their definitly not comfortable w/ it and how it will instantly show the PS3 can do things the 360 cant. I think MSFT would be more fearful of PS3 dropping price when Killzone2 comes out.

[topblood]

stop being a hypocrite and u know your a sony fanboy. 80% of this site is sony fanboys. no question about it.

[Graphics Whore]

Ahah, it hardly raped anything compared to how bad Wii is sticking every body.

[Rs]

Btw I don't need a barking to signal me of who I am. I know myself better then anybody out there. And, here I am taking a sh!tdump on xbots!

[BLUR111]

but how many people are really playing the wii?

[Jdoki]

Personally I'm on the fence about KZ2 until I play the demo, and read a few reviews.

I doubt MS are overly worried. They always have that 900lb Gorilla of their own... Halo.

The 360 brand has grown around a few core franchises. Halo and Gears. They have plenty of other good titles, but in general the 360 will always be definied by those two IP's - sales figures reflect this.

To me, the Playstation brand has always been about variety and innovation; and I think that it reflected in their customer base.

PS2 and PS1 had a lot of consistent sellers across different genres. For example; long before Nintendo was proclaimed king of the casual market, Singstar and Eye Toy were doing raging business alongside hardcore titles like Disgaea, innvoative games like Ico and Shadow of the Colossus and so on.

Few titles on PS3 are going to sell 2million+ titles in the first few days, but many more titles are going to sell well and have a very long tail - which can be conducive to attracting smaller/innovative developers.

I would suggest that MS may be slightly concerned by Sony's position in the market, rather than any one game. Just as Sony may be concerned by their loss of market share to Nintendo and MS.

[HighDefinition]

-_-

[Bathyj]

I dont think for a second they're scared, but it does hightlight one of the things I hate about M$. They're more worried about what others are doing rather than what they're doing. In other words, they'd rather try to convince the competitions customers they're not happy than make their own customers happy.

Remember this.
http://au.gamespot.com/xbox...

"Note to the hard-core faithful: the next version of Halo will not, repeat not, be ready in time for the launch of Xbox 360. It will be part of the all-important second wave next spring. 'It's perfect,' Gates says, radiant with bloodlust. 'The day Sony launches [the new PlayStation], and they walk right into Halo 3.'" And then after all that, trying to downplay the launch of PS3 by offering the possiblity of Halo3, it didn't come out for another year. Obviously it was never going to be ready in that time frame.

What did the PS3 launch have to do with Halo 3? This is just one example of the sort of tactics they engage in all the time. Greenberg discussing a PS3 price cut to try and slow sales is another.

Worry about your own backyard before commenting on your neighbour grass Microsoft.

[JD_Shadow]

....try to install logic into the fanboys we have on this site? That'll make them pop a bubble from you.

[Keele]

No.

Microsoft doesn't give a crap and frankly neither do I.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Halo Wars demo on Feb. 5th...

...same day as the KZ2 demo.

Coincidence?

[FFXI101]

Frankly, your opinion doesn't matter to us SONY fans either.

[Xander-RKoS]

If the PS3 was cheaper, then maybe. But if I remember correctly, Killzone failed to really be big on the PS2, so I doubt that it's sequel will really move any consoles, especially since that console is the most expensive console out there.

[forevercloud3000]

sold over 3.5million copies. It was a success by any financial definition. The game suffered because of the PS2's inferior hardware. GG was thinking to big for the PS2. Fortunately the PS3 is the biggest baddest console out right now with the power to prove it. GG has made the PS3 their playground and are doing big things with it.

[GarandShooter]

The original Killzone was a good game, but too ambitious for the hardware. The graphics are comparable to launch next gen titles.

[otacon68]

Only thing M$ should be afraid of is a PS3 pricecut.

[Graphics Whore]

Why do you think the HALO RTS is being released so close in proximity to Killzone 2. It's their marketing ploy. It doesn't matter if the game is good or bad (I don't think the game will be bad necesserly) however their hoping the brand name 'HALO' will over shadow anything coming out.

Microsoft knows the marketing game and they're really good at it.

Microsoft has a big history of doing so, not to mention the impeccable timing of Halo 3 compared to PS3's launch.

[GarandShooter]

I don't believe the release of Halo Wars will have an impact on KZ2 sales or vice versa. Fans of the respective consoles/games will make their purchases. I own both consoles and will purchase KZ2 day one. I'm not a big RTS fan, but after checking reviews and videos, if Halo Wars appeals to me I will purchase it. It's not like you can only choose one at the exclusion of the other.

[Kinetix]

Right On. if ps3 gets a price cut then Microsoft should be really scared. Whether they can afford to do a price cut on the x360 or not it won't really matter because many people won't consider the ps3 because of it's price. MS isn't scared of a game though, just alert.

[heyheyhey]

if they cut the price of the PS3 to coincide with KZ2... im pretty sure MS financial types would rush to some serious board meetings to work out a counter-strategy, which is never anything more creative or imaginative than yet another price cut... MS are boring

[TrueSonyFaN]

Sony know's what they are doing.. KILLZONE 2 IS GOING to boost sales threw the roof for Sony... plus move ps3's for them.. and a PRICE CUT when it happen's sony's sitten so good rite now in the position they are in.. plus it not over when KILLZONE 2 comes out Sony's.. sitten so good with so many good @ss games coming out for 2009.. Microsoft better get on their $hit lol... The same result gonna happen when God of War 3 comes out lol..you got to be out yo mind if you think Killzone 2 want sell.. that like sayin the sky's red when you know it's blue.. just dont want to c the facts.

[PS360PCROCKS]

Scared? why would they be scared? Microsoft has Gears Of War and Halo. and hype? I've only seen hype on this website tbh, most people I know who have PS3 don't even know this game exists. Which is common because they base games off commercials.

[GarandShooter]

Every gamer I know, both 360 and PS3 fans, are aware of KZ2. I even know a 360 fan who is super hyped for this game because Game Informer in their January 2009 issue has the game incorrectly listed as being available for PS3, 360, and PC. I tried to tell him that SCE is publishing the game, but he's sticking by GI's guns.

[DJ]

That Microsoft released to the press back at E3 2005:
http://xbox360.ign.com/arti...

"The Xbox 360 CPU architecture has three times the general purpose processing power of the Cell. The Xbox 360 GPU design is more flexible and it has more processing power than the PS3 GPU. The memory system bandwidth in Xbox 360 exceeds the PS3's by five times."

With the release of Killzone 2, Sony stands to make Microsoft look like a bunch of fools who are willing to lie about a competitor’s product just to gain a perceptive advantage. PS3 is immensely more powerful than the 360, and that’s something that Microsoft is going to have to live with. What really ups the ante is that PS3 titles like Killzone are showing advantages in both graphics And gameplay.

[Kleptic]

people...this article isn't that far off...from a marketing perspective...MS has always been terrified of the PS3...where do you think the name 'Xbox 360' came from?...they couldn't call it the 'xbox 2' going up against the Playstation 3...that made the 360 look out dated instantly to ignorant consumers, of which make up roughly 90% of the buying market...

this doesn't mean MS is sweating all over each other...just that they have the opportunity to offer some big name'd spin offs in the same window...which wouldn't hurt them, so why not do it?...

[kewlkat007]

many haven't heard of because the Original was sub-par.

A game that have no status as a console pusher. A shooter at that..as if everyone is gonna jump into shooters all the sudden.

Stupid question...

[DJ]

But the sequel, Killzone: Liberation, was an amazing title that garnered a lot of praise and popularity. It's still my favorite PSP title besides God of War and Jean D'Arc.

[TrueSonyFaN]

just because Microsoft knows and sonys knows that is the turning point for the ps3..ps3 is bout to take off the run way when killzone 2 hit's the store's nothing want be able to stop KILLZONE 2 not even halo wars or what ever its called.. I see alot of people shifting to the ps3 this year... plus its a first person shooter.. to them it feels like sonys bout take microsoft spirit from dem...xbox 360 always been a system 4 fps..so they should be afraid..lol

[shqype]

Microsoft is terrified of Killzone 2, because they know they have nothing available or coming in 2009 that can come close to topping it. Sure, Halo and Gears are good games in their own right, but Killzone 2 is simply on a higher level.

I think you'd have to be blind not to see that Microsoft is trying its hardest to c0ckblock Sony's release of Killzone 2.

[iraqmilner]

What does Microsoft have to be afraid of? The Xbox 360 out performs the PS3 on every aspect! the games that come out for both systems are almost always better for the XBOX! Killzone 2 might sell some systems but so will Halo Wars and other games. The Playstation has lost this round of the console wars. They need to focus on PROFITING!

[Anon1974]

"The Xbox 360 out performs the PS3 on every aspect! the games that come out for both systems are almost always better for the XBOX!"

There have been many articles refuting this point and I felt this misconception needs to be addressed. While there were issues in the PS3's first year regarding hastily ported games the myth that "almost all games are better on the 360" no longer has any basis in reality.

Just pull up any multiconsole game review on Metacritic and you'll see. The vast majority of games are identical across platforms, or so close that the difference simply don't matter either way with (gasp) even the occasional title better on the PS3. This issue had been blown way out of proportion and it amazes me that people still believe this to be true.

At any rate, so far the 360 has still been clinging to their 1 year head start lead and after being outsold for almost a year they have no life via a price cut. As the games on the PS3 continue to put distance between themselves and 360 games I think MS should be concerned. Throw in the fact that the PS3 is selling far more consoles than the 360 did (17 million in 2 years vs 13 million in the 360's first 2 years) mixed with a thinning exclusive lineup and the safety net of the 3 year warranty expiring - I think MS should be very concerned.

[achira]

of course they are scared. expect bs articles for kz2.

[smurfie4]

Why else would they be trying to detract attention away from killzone by releasing Halo Wars in the same month? I think they're relying on brand association to take some of the hype away. The only problem is the Halo game they are releasing is an rts.

[iraqmilner]

for MS not to release a blockbuster at the same-time that KZ2 is released. The two platforms are competing.

[GarandShooter]

Calling Halo Wars a blockbuster is a bit premature. Sure the Halo name will help sales, but the similarities between Halo and Halo Wars lie in backstory and name only. Hardcore shooters may or may not like the transition to RTS.

[Raoh]

they would be scared if it wasnt for one thing.

microsoft is not scared of sony's advertising and marketing.

[TrueSonyFaN]

yup your blind just somebody that thinks the sky is purple when it's blue.. come on get wit da facts... Microsoft is so afraid it s funny.. they are so boring.. Microsoft is a company that wait's on sony to see what dey gonna do.. sony's got no time for microsoft they doing dem.. that's y sony's got microsoft shaking in derr boots.. wit killzone 2.. Microsoft has no game on derr system that comes close to killzone graphics.. and XBOX out performs ps3 in every way.. yea your so poor to admit facts.. you gotta be on some other stuff to believe what your brain is tellin u lol...Microsoft know that their end comming...

[dukadork2]

you just sh!t yourselves

BWAAAAAAAAAAAA HA HAHAHA!

[Anon1974]

I think as the PS3 continues to mature and we start to see games that have been in the works for a couple of years coming out...the gap in quality between 360 titles and PS3 titles is becoming more and more apparent. You don't see anything like Killzone 2 or Heavy Rain on the 360 - and there doesn't seem to be anything in the works that can, graphically anyway, match these upcoming titles.

Now graphics aren't everything but there's no denying that seeing Killzone 2's footage, Heavy Rain footage and Gran Turismo looking as photo realistic as ever will have a definant impact on people. I remember showing Gran Turismo screenshots to a car enthusiast in my office and he wasn't aware that games were even coming close to approaching those levels. Once ads with these types of games become commonplace on the PS3 but not on the Wii or 360 - public opinion will change.

[TrueSonyFaN]

Exactly starting with Killzone 2... Feb 27th lolol

[dznutz00]

if KZ2 sells 2.5mill on the first day will u then say that this game is not good or not a monster or a beast (not to say it will only to say it will be on par with the likes of gears and halo if it does)

[Anon1974]

But don't expect it to sell even close to that on day one. Grand Theft Auto hardly did that.

I'd expect Killzone 2 to sell more in line with Resistance 2, maybe 1/2 million the first week but it could crack 1 million by the end of the month.

You're average PS3 gamer doesn't even know about this game. Talking to my friends with PS3's, a couple have heard about KZ2, no one knows that it's coming out next month. They're all playing games their friends and spouses bought them for Christmas and probably will be for the next few months. They might hear about KZ2 through word of mouth and pick it up a few months after the fact, but they aren't all rushing out to buy this title.

KZ2 isn't going to do Gears or Halo numbers because PS3 gamers are different. They aren't as fanatical about their franchises and seem to purchase their games at a more leisurely pace. Gears 2/Halo 3 sold amazingly well and then sharply fell off. Games like Resistance, LBP or Motorstorm sell more consistently over a longer period of time. I don't expect Killzone 2 to be any different.

[dznutz00]

im not saying it will just a what if and i know what u mean and i think sony knows this too

[jrsenkbe]

they are scared because this game is a system seller and PS2 gamers now have the best possible reason to buy a PS3 and also M$ gamers now have a reason to buy a PS3 that is better than the 360 could offer.

[Magic_The_Celt]

I think partly yes, why wouldnt they? its a big blockbuster title with graphics never seen on a console so far, and this insane graphical game isnt on their console

so yes.

[panasonic23]

lol so is sony scare of halo i'm ever time they release a shooter it label as halo killer now its gears lol

[GarandShooter]

Post just one link showing a Sony rep (not a fanboy, blogger, media moron, etc., but a bona fide Sony rep) calling any game a 'Halo killer' and I will agree with you.

Anything less and your post is complete BS.

[Dorwrath]

I have both consoles and yes I will be buying this.

Looks good, looks like it plays good. The AI could do with improving though.

I'm glad the PS3 library of games is improving. It's not where is should be, but is getting there.

My real only grip with the PS3 is their controllers. Frankly they suck for FPS games. The 360s controller is far superior for FPS games than the PS3. Hopefully Sony will improve theirs.

[Anon1974]

I'm sorry, I disagree here. I don't think there's anything wrong with the PS3's controllers. It might not be the best setup for FPS games, but it's certainly no worse than the 360 controller.

[RadientFlux]

I'm the same I prefer the x360 controller in general, though if I remember correctly there is a way to hook up a wired x360 controller to a PS3 using a 3rd party piece of hardware.

Though after playing Resistence 2 campaign, it shouldn't matter too much.

[Relwyn01]

Microsoft is not going anywhere. Sony is not going anywhere. Nintendo Is not going anywhere. They will be around for a long time. They all are making decent money. If the 360 can not process as good as the PS3 in the future( because most games are similar right now), then MS will bring out a console to beat it. It is called competition people.
Why do guys have to whine and cry all the time? This is better, that is better, who cares? Are you seeing any of the profit money, or taking any of the losses these companies take NO, NO you are not.

Okay, lets now look at one thing. Who has the most money as a company?
Who? You all know the answer to that without me typing it. So, if we are all arguing who the king is, then would it be Microsoft?

[Queers of War]

the bots knees are all shaking

[pegger24]

"It seems that Microsoft is terrified by all the hype surrounding Killzone 2 and try in every way to oppose his cards marred the best output."

um can you repeat the part where you said all the stuff about the things?

edit** Thanks man, that makes more sense, for some reason my work computer doesn't let me read some outside links

[notpill]

ehm...yes, maybe something like: "It seems that Microsoft is terrified by the hype surrounding Killzone 2 and is trying at his best to dim the KZ launch."

[Rampant]

Sooo scared. Little Big Planet will arrive and Sony will sell one million consoles and microsoft will be out of business before christmas is ov......

Oh, wait.

It's Killzone 2 now? Yeah, VEEERY scared.

[Chippydip]

hahaha. littlebigplanet and killzone 2 are two unprecedented games... and yeah, littlebigplanet HAS moved a lot of consoles.

it was never the big threat. but redefining high def is what sony does best, and yeah... this time around microsoft really SHOULD do all it possibly can to mitigate any damage.

Microsoft is scared because Sony has just declared Next Generation's Beginning. Killzone 2 will put developers to shame for producing their subpar IPs

[Rampant]

I'm going to remember this for npd month after Killzone 2.

[labwarrior]

Crysis beats the crap out of KZ2, it has aliens, huge levels and huge vast detail, it is not empty like KZ2

Same for Warhound, KZ2 is the last thing MS cares about probably

[GarandShooter]

Is Crysis available for the 360 now?

[DrRage77]

why would microsoft be scared about a game hype??? were they scared when the mighty Metal Gear Solid 4 was about to be released? Every sony fanboy said that game would sell millions of new ps3's...yet the game didn't sell spectacular numbers because all teh sony fanboys that hyped the game forgot to actually go out and buy it....same thing happens with almost every single hyped ps3 title...they sell well, but nothing spectacular to make any company shake in their boots.

Killzone2 will be a decent seller and a great game experience, but i don't think microsoft is scared...when killzone2 sells 4 or 5 million copies, come back and give it praise, but stop all these bs comments about how it is an xbox360 killer....we heard the hype with Heavenly Sword, Haze, Uncharted, MGS4, LBP, etc, etc, etc......

[RebornSpy]

I doubt Killzone 2 will be as successfull as MGS4, and MS survived that. Why would they be afraid of Killzone 2?

[y0haN]

I can't wait for Killzone 2 to go the way of Haze and all you overhypers are going to eat your words. I'm going to buy it if it reviews well though.

[GarandShooter]

As long as it doesn't go the way of Too Human, I'm good.

[Ps_alm3k]

but sony would not bump a game to same date as 360 big game....
So what does that say?????

[Lord Xire]

A corporation like MSFT being afraid of a game because it has good graphics?

NOTHING HAPPENED WITH THE FOLLOWING....

MGS4
Uncharted

Ps3 games do not STICK at all they climax and fall to the depths.

[IWentBrokeForGaming]

as KZ2 will be only the 1st console game to actually look this damn good, and will only be the 1st PS3 exclusive to look this good. This proves what Sony can do with their tech from now on... and that is where MS needs to be worried, and if they aren't... it's only cause it's almost time to unveil their next Xbox!

Just my personal opinion though!

[7h3ultim8p00]

Yes, but why should MS be afraid? MGS4 was in the same position and we all know how that turned out.

[Smokzdaizm]

Just wait you guys will see... Sony makes the BEST EVERYTHING, we don't need any other consoles because the PS3 will be here for the next 30 years, all they have to do is make games for it, we don't need online gaming because PSN is free and you don't need to communicate because all I want to is play games by myself. Sony won't need to release the PS4 until 2040 because nothing can touch the PS3 for the next 30 years. The blu-ray drive in every PS3 is programmed to project HOLOGRAMS that's right HOLOGRAMS in 2020. All sony has to do is throw a switch and then a quick download (which Sony invited and EVERYBODY copied). By the time 2040 gets here every game will be made for the PS3 and we will have tens of thousands of games to play. Future proof baby.

[Ldubbz]

That was good. Keep sparkin' that mad izm homes...

[shutterspeed]

"Just wait..."

Gee I've never heard that one before

[TheOutsider]

Not scared but AMAZED!! On how the x-box720 graphics will look like!!!!!!!in the future!

[PR3DAT0R]

Considering there is no 'good' 360 games out this year Microsoft cant expect high sales from there console, whereas there is plenty of brilliant ps3 games out this year. So i presume the xbox division are packing there pants right about now

(BTW thats my opinion)

[ASSASSYN 36o]

This is so stupid. You nuts honestly think MS employees wake up fearing about a game with all the crap going on in the world. Get a life. It's more like sony retards are afraid MS doesn't care as much as they do about killzone.

[Godmars290]

The game just has to sell well, sell PS3s, to be a threat. Show that the console has more than what the 360 has currently delivered.

Why else are MS PR guys talking about a PS3 price drop? Why do you have Molyneux talking crap about a system he doesn't build on?

[GarandShooter]

Do you actually think Microsoft (or any corporation for that matter) cares at all about what's going on in the world if it doesn't have an impact on their bottom line?

[Godmars290]

And you don't think that the PS3 becoming a more popular console than the 360 wouldn't effect MS's bottom line?

Over in the GT forums there's tons of talk about 360 owners trading for PS3. Not that I'm saying its true, but if you don't think an MS exec isn't the least bit worried hearing that then you're high. You and Assassyn both.

[caffman]

look at that one. 1.3mil sold so far. Wasn't it supposed to sell that on day 1? Face it, MS are as afaid of killzone as sony were of gears.

[The Judderman]

So Mass Effect2, Forza3, Alan Wake and Halo ODST won't be great games?
Alan Wake could go either way but the rest are proven and will be great no doubt.
Is M.Soft afraid of Killzone?
of course not its just another game that will sell what 5 million copies if the PS3 fans actually buy it for a change.
Halo ODST will probably sell more and thats a add on. Im looking forward to Killzone and ODST might not be nowhere near as good but sales wise M.Soft has it made whereas Sony is... well.. kind of like a tumbleweed in the desert.

[Obama]

The bots are trembling in fear in the presence of this great killer exclusive.

[The Judderman]

Like all the othe killer exclusives? Yeah bet they are ha ha

[ZILLA]

this masterpiece will be the GREATEST FPS in video game history,period.PLAY B3YOND waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay B3YOND!!!

[7h3ultim8p00]

Lololol Google translated blogs? Seriously? REALLLYYY? Hahahahaha

I have no doubt KZ2 will be stellar, but this is just ridiculous. Was MS afraid of MGS4? Was Sony afraid of Gears 2? Man this is pathetic.

[anubis12]

were they afraid of killzone 1....no

[aiphanes]

Microsoft is scared...very scared...Bluray kicked their booty and now the best games are comming out for the PS3...if final fantasy 13 looks and runs better on the PS3...its all over for the Xbox 360....and if and when sony drops the price of the PS3 to less than $299..its all over....

[Firstkn1ghT]

If...if....if....if......

Sony fans and their "what if" games.

[yojoe26]

I really don't think Killzone 2 will break history records in sales. I do believe it will sell the most of any of the PS3 exclusives thus far though. There is no doubt in my mind that this game could be the absolute best console FPS to date, but for some reason I believe many people would still buy, say...the Call of Duty or Halo series over Killzone 2. I might be wrong but only time will tell. I still say, regardless of whether or not it sells millions upon millions that it will be the best console FPS in the history of gaming. Just my opinion.

[FFXI101]

KillZone 2 is a great game, just like God of War 3, Uncharted 2, inFamous, GT5 etc, and look the line up this year for Sony PS3. They don't have any heavy hitter to counter them.

I mean if all these games we mention on 360 and PS3 were muti-platform, they'd sell much better than Alan wake, Halo war, or Forza 3.

Even two of my friends who dislike SONY so much(they only use their PS3 to watch blu-ray), they still pre-order the GOW3, Killzon2, and Uncharted 2. Cause deep down they knew, that these are great games to own and tons fun to play.

[Godmars290]

Considering they're talking about a PS3 spring price drop, they're definitely worried about something.

[dznutz00]

but i think there more worried to why they haven't drop the price because if the ps3 starts to sell more then the 360 at the price its at now then thats saying something

i don't see this happening tho

[SpartanZero]

Killzone just ain't my type of shooter so Im not worried about it.

[PeptoBismol]

says the dumbass who only plays halo

[snipermk0]

ROFLMFAO pepto.. that was a good one!

[sennasnit]

All FPS are virtually the same, you have a Halo avatar so therefore you like FPS end of argument... you my friend ARE afraid of Killzone

[tonywood]

The reason why is simple..MS has made it's money, just like the Wii has. Sure Msoft is banking on make a few more (million) sales in 2009, but look at the track record. They didn't stay with the 1st-Xbox that long and this seems to be Deja Vu. MS never claimed to have made a 10+ yr cycle system, it's short term dominance for these guys.

The 360 is a great system, I just prefer the Ps3. Just like the last two generations, Playstation entertainment is hitting it's peak, and VERY SOON...it will be in the hands of 35+ million customers, in homes all around the world. Killzone 2 is not the only reason for this either....it will be a combination of great blockbusters exclusives (and no matter the fan, Ps3 exclusives have been better than it's competitors) HD movies, and media use. In my opinion, 360 was not designed to perform that many task, only pump out multiple Halo and Gears titles. Sure, MS has secured properties formally associated with it's competitors, but Neither the 360 nor Wii has the structure, capabilities, or vision of the Ps3. I AM NOT SAYING THAT THE PS3 IS THE GREATEST INVENTION EVER, OR THAT THE WII AND 360 ARE NOT GREAT! Of course they are great and have enjoyed crazy success. However, at $599, $499, $399, and in March...$299, the Ps3 has sold about 21 million systems. (For haters, the sales are a lot better that what the 360 had for it's two year window...EVEN AT AT HIGH PRICE TAG.) The 2009 line-up and a price drop certainly has it's competitors attention. Just like the past two game generations. People were just waiting on a price drop...NOTE the Ps1 and Ps2 sales up to this date.

[Fade_Walker]

10 Hour single player campaign

Custom Soundtracks

Trophies

DLC

From the looks of it a multiplayer experience that rivals Call of Duty 4/World at War, Halo 3 and Gears of War 2.

To be honest...yes they should.

[FrankenLife]

Remember when GTA was supposed to be released in the fall. Well when they announced that date all the other publishers went Holy **** and scheduled around the game. That is why there was a one week lull in game releases that year. KZ2 has nowhere near the fan base, but I'm just pointing out that it is possible for a game company to be fearful of release dates.

Same thing with movies. The next time a Will Smith movie comes out, check out what else is releasing the same weekend. Perhaps that is one reason why his movies always open at 20 million.

[Firstkn1ghT]

Was Microsoft scared of LBP? Resistance 2? Motorstorm 2? Socom? MGS4?

Nope!

[Omega6]

Microsoft should b3.

[Ldubbz]

What the hell are people smokin? Afraid? Is that a joke or something?

People are falling all over this game and it hasnt even dropped yet. Why would MS be worried when this game wont even outsell Halo Wars, let alone ODST. If anything Sony is worried about Halo Wars taking away from the hype built around K2, which it will.

[xg-ei8ht]

M$ will only be scared if this game sells PS3 machines, and then in the press there is alot of postive news for the PS3. The more positive news for sony, the more people get interested, the more people want to know what the PS3 does.

It could begin with KZ2.

If it does then yes M$ will be worried.

I'm just looking forward to playing the game.

Could this also be the game, where alot of still PS2 owners just ship to PS2. I think there are still millions waiting in the wings for the right game and the right price.

Remember this. SONY'S PS2. Sold millions, and is still being purchased today in pretty high volume considering how old it is.

These people obviously like SONY's machine.

Either way it's game on.

SONY will need to advertise this game like there's no tomorrow.

[McDaygo]

Sony should put out more than one commercial for the game. Advertising will make a Great game a "must have".

[dan_chan89]

don't blame them!, hell, im afraid!

[CertifiedGamer]

Halo wars will make Halo self destruct.

[JonahFalcon]

Um, sure. Microsoft is "scared". (rolling eyes)

[jlemdon]

MS is terrified, considering they don't have anything to go up against it this year.:)

[hack]

I think M$ scared the hell out of Sony so many times so now its their turn

[NJShadow]

Be afraid. Be VERY afraid! =)

[SleekDeF]

hilarious did not really pay attention to MS and their moves I think they're really afraid of killzone2

[OldParr]

who made this article a 16 year old?? what kz2 is going to do move 10 million ps3!!! its just one game and i dont even think is going to break records like halo3 did

[snipermk0]

I felt the same looking at the date.. Its FAR more than just coincidence. And M$ is notorious for crashing into other people's parties.

[Sasanova]

i mean they are dropping the game and the demo on the same day as kz2...that has to mean something...

if there is one thing they are afraid of, its that they will lose 360 fans over kz2, and are trying to keep them around...

i think its a very bad idea halo wars will get a demo, since people will lose interest fast, and the few million who will think its an FPS will be disappointed lol...MS is desperately trying to stay in the game with their exclusives for 09, thats for sure

[djtek184]

b b b but exclusive DLC!

[Omega6]

I love fishes because they are so delicous.

[Graphics Whore]

Watch Killzone 2 CES trailers and then ask yourself the same question.

[TheColbertinator]

lol what is this nonsense?

[smokeymicpot]

They don't care. We can think they do but chances are no. They have no reason to.

[Jamaicangmr]

Article made some good points. I already suspected the Halo wars release date to be Microsoft's attempt at killing some of Killzone 2's hype. However "HALO WARS" Really? lol!

Then when they announced the HW demo i just lol'ed like crazy. Yeah they might not be afraid but you know they had a few rush meetings about it.

Game on gamers.

[Captain Tuttle]

There's no way that I'm going to read through 5 pages of comments saying how terrified Microsoft is of a game.

[snipermk0]

you just landed on that 5th page u twat.

[Lykon]

M$ is very very scared, they know that they have lost the war , they have played all of thier cards, been caught cheating and sold thier asses for small change just to be kings of the console (the Wii doesn't count as it's just a last gen gimmik for girls) . KZ2 will finish them off.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Why would they?

[Jamaicangmr]

Why wouldn't they?

See how that works?

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Because the first Killzone did such a great job at that (rolls eyes) and MS holds 3 of the top 5 biggest selling exclusives, with Halo 3 at 1 and Gears at 2. So... why would they? is it made of magic or pixie dust?

[Jamaicangmr]

This argument about the first not doing so well is pointless. Besides the 1st sold like 2 million so you see that as not doing so well? *Rolls eyes* Besides am sure that just like you Microsoft probably tried the beta and am sure the review code and seen first hand why the whole world are going crazy about.

Another thing Nintendo has the biggest selling exclusive.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Nintendo's game is a packaged game that comes with the Wii.... duh. Anything else? I can do this to you all day...:)

[n4gzz]

They are not afraid of KZ2 or PS3 period.
I wouldn't either if I had blind fanboys who claims HALO WAR is better AAA than KZ2.

[KrazyFace]

Killzone finishing off MS! What ARE you all going on about? I'm sorry but in half a year's time you'll all be trying to gouge each other over some other trivial bit of software and STILL wondering when the Wii will loose steam. It's like watching the tortoise and the hare try to rape each other while a cat wins the race!
These companies can't be finished off, they're HUGE. (like Woolworths)

[LFC1EE]

Can't wait to play this game but i genrally feel MS won't lose any sleep over one game, there far to in front to worry now.