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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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solar - 580 days 17 hours ago
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perfectly acceptable. and very wise. gives us something great to look forward too in feb. polish it, coddle it, and make it great.
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Fishy Fingers - 580 days 17 hours ago
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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.
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LenHart - 580 days 17 hours ago
1.2 - bubbles for you
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
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marinelife9 - 580 days 17 hours ago
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Darn you Sony! You want to make sure you get all of my kid's college money.
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juuken - 580 days 16 hours ago
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Yeah, it sounds valid. When this came hits...well it's going to be HUGE.
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solar - 580 days 16 hours ago
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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.
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Lifendz - 580 days 16 hours ago
1.6 - Killzone 2 almost has to be flawless to get any praise
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
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solar - 580 days 16 hours ago
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great point Life. bubble coming your way.
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Lifendz - 580 days 16 hours ago
1.8 - I bought my PS3 for KZ2
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
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Will-UK - 580 days 16 hours ago
1.9 - WOW
2009 going to be better than this year
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Captain Tuttle - 580 days 17 hours ago
2 - I hate to say it...
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.
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pwnsause - 580 days 17 hours ago
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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.
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shazam - 580 days 17 hours ago
2.2 - well
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.
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kurochi - 580 days 17 hours ago
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@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!!
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Mr_Kuwabara - 580 days 17 hours ago
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Naa pwn I bought my PS3 for MGS4. =P

Don't really care that much about Killzone 2.
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bym051d - 580 days 17 hours ago
2.5 - @pwnsause
Exactly why it should be out for Christmas and not after Christmas.
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donator - 580 days 17 hours ago
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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.
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ar - 580 days 17 hours ago
2.7 - @shazam
It's published by SCEA so they can very well decide when it should be released.
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RacingX - 580 days 16 hours ago
2.8 - I agree with you Captain
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.
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crck - 580 days 16 hours ago
2.9 - @Ar
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.
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ar - 580 days 16 hours ago
2.10 - @crck
True.
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kewlkat007 - 580 days 16 hours ago
2.11 - Hate to say it pwnsause BUT
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.
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UnRivaLeD - 580 days 16 hours ago
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i bought my PS3 for the next Gen Fifa and Socom nothing else but what ever looks good ill be buying
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ryuyasho - 580 days 14 hours ago
2.13 - I had...
only 2 reasons to buy a PS3, here they are:

METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS and KILLZONE 2: CONSOLE PWNER--->hehehehe.
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pwnsause - 580 days 9 hours ago
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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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Daver - 580 days 17 hours ago
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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.
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SUP3R - 580 days 17 hours ago
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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.
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wolfehound22 - 580 days 17 hours ago
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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.
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LenHart - 580 days 17 hours ago
5.1 - Motorstorm 2 will easily sell over 5m copies in Europe
and so would Resistance 2 .
MGS4 is already making huge strides in sales.

Resistance 2 will be FPS GOTY 2008
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sinncross - 580 days 17 hours ago
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It was pretty obvious that this was the reason.
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Wildarmsjecht - 580 days 17 hours ago
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It was obvious and a smart decision, but certain people on this site will ignore it as such and will continue to harp any other reason. Delays happen. Sometimes due to development problems, other times due to strategic releasing. February was a hella slow month, and i didnt get neither DMC nor Burnout. Come next february, I should be picking up at least one title.
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Swiftfox - 580 days 17 hours ago
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The game looked bloody good from last I saw of it. They've given themselves plenty of time to work out the oddities. A constructive delay is always welcome.
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fredy - 580 days 17 hours ago
9 - so in other words
they were scared of the Big Bad Wolf..Geow 2

It's Ok, I would be too.

now the expectations and hype will be more stressful, it's like going "last" to give a speech between 3 people.

LenHart "Resistance 2 will easily beat Gears 2 in sales"
-you ps3 fans are sure comedians.
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LenHart - 580 days 17 hours ago
9.1 - Resistance 2 will easily beat Gears 2 in sales
and so would LBP,MGS4 and Motorstorm 2.

Resistance 2's story /AI /MP mode are all better than Geow 2's. as for graphics wait for SP footage.

I would take R2 over any other FPS on any day since no FPS is as fun as R1 so R2 would deliver ---no doubt about that

By september ps3 would have surpassed x360 in WW sales.It is just 4m behind at the moment. There will be complete turnaround in US too on June 12th 2008

big bad wolf...haha??

KZ2 makes Crysis tremble in fear. The gun in KZ2 has more poly than an entire scene in Gears 2

This is not 2005. This is 2008 where PS3 would have matched x360's WW LTD by september/october
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power of Green - 580 days 16 hours ago
9.2 - ^^^
Sorry I just wanted to tell I dissagreed but the site was being buggy and gave you a agree.

My favorite comment you made was about the sales of the titles you mentioned, classic!

This is obviously an PR excuse.
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devilhunterx - 580 days 16 hours ago
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and remember what happend to the big bad wolf?
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butterfinger - 580 days 15 hours ago
9.4 - @9.2
It would be "A" PR Excuse, not "AN".
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ericnellie - 580 days 17 hours ago
10 - Gosh --
I'm glad they at least are keeping us updated on this one!
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nightmare452 - 580 days 17 hours ago
11 - WTF
No ..... NOOOO
Release it when its done, but release it ASAP.
WTF are you doing, NO, its the Christmas season, people will buy it regardless!!

Arrgh, this is just frustration on my part.
I believe that this is an excuse even if it makes sense to release so many shooters at once, but that didn't stop 360 from releasing a bunch of them last holiday season (it hurt my wallet, and I haven't even played all of them fully yet). Point is that I believe the game had problems and they are fixing it, dont give me this bull.

Nintendo does this all the time, and it ALWAYS works out for them, so smart for Sony to do this. That doesn't mean I don't hate them for this.
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LenHart - 580 days 17 hours ago
11.1 - stop trolling
MGS4 GOTY 2008 is coming out in 1 months time

PS3 has the best lineup for 2008 --LBP/Motorstorm 2/Resistance 2/WKS etc
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DJ - 580 days 17 hours ago
12 - Motorstorm looks like it needs to be pushed back.
But i understand their decision to release this in February. Having two blockbuster FPS titles released within a month of each other would have been detrimental to sales.
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LenHart - 580 days 17 hours ago
12.1 - M2 was just 40% complete
evolution studios always deliver. Dont worry about that. Despite being in Pre-alpha the game looked phenomenal

However we all know the final version would be awesome
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kingme71 - 580 days 17 hours ago
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Why not push Resistance 2 back? Killzone has been delayed long enough, it would seem they would want to get that title out.
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wetowel - 580 days 17 hours ago
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After the E3 Killzone 2 tech demo, GG has to live up to that demo. The engine that resistance runs on has already proved itself.
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juuken - 580 days 16 hours ago
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Hey you, open zone is that way-->
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devilhunterx - 580 days 16 hours ago
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and yet its selling more.. hmmm
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damnwrx - 580 days 17 hours ago
16 - Yeah, I agree @2.5
We're not getting any younger...........Folks! Gray hair starting to show.....oh no wrinkles,ewwww LOL
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ar - 580 days 17 hours ago
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I can understand that it strategically isn't a good idea to have three anticipated shooters out on the shelfs at the same time and some one had to move. But why did it have to be KZ2? Well at least we can hope Guerrilla spends the time wisely.
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