EGM's Killzone 2 Feature Reveals Cell Usage & More

BigBaehr - 549 days 13 hours ago

Anything about Killzone 2 is HUGE news :D
KILLZONE 2 FTW!!!!!!!

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meepmoopmeep - 549 days 12 hours ago

i really respect how all of Sony's 1st party studios help each other out like this. that's awesome for everybody.

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Yoma - 549 days 12 hours ago

Wow. Can you just imagine the game which will be using all of the cores???

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Lifendz - 549 days 12 hours ago

for KZ2 is rearing its head again. The game actually survived the shame of a CGI trailer and having a somewhat lackluster first installment. The game isn't even going to be judged on it's own merit. It's going to be measured against the Halo's, COD's, and Gears of the War. I guess why not. KZ has talked such a good one and has provided such amazing imagery that the comparision is only natural. The PS3 is almost tied to Killzone. The console is now at a point where I think it'd be just fine if KZ2 was a flop (although the fanboyism on this site would cause a shutdown if the game flops), but I'm sure Sony is going to ensure a solid sales showing by advertizing this game big time. They have too. This isn't MGS4 selling a mill plus on day one with no advertising.

They have my 60.00 bucks but if it's a flop game (gameplay is broken, major visual issues, etc) I doubt I'd ever give Guerilla a chance again.

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Lifendz - 549 days 12 hours ago

and that whole "Halo Killah!!!" was made by one crazy site and we all ran with it. I was one of those that did. I sat down and play KZ at my friends house to witness the "Halo Killah" and laughed like crazy. Then when my friend suggested I put that out of my mind and just see what they tried to do on a console that was not made to do FPS I had to give the game some credit. An E for effort if you will.

Now KZ2 is coming and the Halo Killer talk is now COD4 killer and PS3 justifyer.

I won't lie, I bought my PS3 over 360 based in part on RROD but mainly because I saw that infamous KZ2 trailer and looked at the 360 launch games (not fair I know but whatever) and the decision was easy.

I'm happy with my PS3 and I'm sure you other PS3 owners are too. I just hope that Guerilla doesn't fall flat on it's face and that it:

A) makes a game that's good and won't get killed for what one crazy mag said years ago and;

B) sells well enough for the company to use the engine again and again. Heck, let's license that sucker out for others to use.

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spectyre - 549 days 12 hours ago

KZ2 will not be compared to other shooters. If you've read the previews you can tell that a higher standard is expected from everyone. If this game has broken gameplay or outstanding visual flaws Guerilla Games reputation will be forever tarnished and Sony will have a huge black eye as well. The most insignificant flaws will weigh heavily against it. It may not be "fair" but that's the way it is... Guerilla knows it, and Sony knows it.

They'll have my $60 also, and part of my anticipation is based on how Sony will respond to the pressure being applied by the gaming community.

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hazeblaze - 549 days 12 hours ago

This isn't really big news, but it is cool to know the results they have achieved without utilizing all 7 spu's.

On a sidenote, does anyone have a link to scans of this article?

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lsujester - 549 days 12 hours ago

I agree. It's so cool that they are all sharing information instead of trying to 1up each other and fight to keep a job like other studios under other publishers have to (I'm looking at you, Activision and EA).

If any of you remember, Insomniac gave a big presentation on how to utilize the Cell better. Outlines and powerpoints on process allocations and timing. That was so cool, just opening up others to stuff they had worked out.

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meepmoopmeep - 549 days 12 hours ago

you won't find more brutal nitpicking of a review than you will with Killzone 2. Sony and GG have a 1000 pound guerrilla (pardon pun) on their shoulders with this one and any insignificant flaw will be broadcast world wide. It's not fair but that's the position Killzone 2 is in and forever will be.

but this time they have a bigger team, help from other 1st party studios and a huge budget from Sony, so i hope they can pull this one off.

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Bonsai1214 - 549 days 11 hours ago

how do you use half a core? haha. i look forward to reading this in the mag.

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Sev1512 - 549 days 12 hours ago

There you are. I havent seen you around "other" Sev.

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Sevir04 - 549 days 12 hours ago

just been busy. So what's your thoughts on this maintenance happing tomorrow. Surely your inside has some tips he can share, what do you think this is all about. i mean my hopes aren't up. because if it comes it comes (2.4) i just normally update when i'm ready. I just think it's strange that they are taking down the PSN and the store at the same time. the last time something like this happened. they droped us with 2.3 for the new store revamp. ^^ it'll be interesting but please share your veiws

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ice_prophecy - 549 days 12 hours ago

Killzone one was one ps2?

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lsujester - 549 days 12 hours ago

Sorry....

Here you go:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref...

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ice_prophecy - 549 days 11 hours ago

my comment makes no sense! disregard it ^^

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avacadosnorkel - 549 days 9 hours ago

and be thankful you don't have a 20 Gig PS3

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Polluted - 549 days 12 hours ago

That's exactly what I was thinking. Just because it's not operating at its absolute maximum doesn't mean it's only half in use. There's no way a game dev said that.

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juuken - 549 days 10 hours ago

I don't know about you but I'm very excited about this.

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LevDog - 549 days 12 hours ago

Your crazy to think this game looks like the first one.. Have you not seen the "In-Game" footage?? Obviously you havent.... Cause it blows any other FPS graphics outta the water.. KZ1 was done by like 30 peep with limited time and money.. KZ2 has a huge team, with all the time and money they need.. Its gonna be a completely different outcome this time around.. Plus its gonna be the First FPS to implement a cover system..

Go watch the video and slap yourself

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King_many_layers - 548 days 21 hours ago

I thought COD 4 was actually majorly over rated. The Textures were so very bland. and the lack of animation in anything in the environment made it seem way too still.

watch some of the videos in high definition of Killzone 2. Just wow, the textures when they pop in cover are great for a first person game.
then there's the smoke being blown after explosions and such. not to mention the animations. I can see why the Cell is being used so much.

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pwnsause - 549 days 11 hours ago

Uh, no.

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SiLeNt KNighT - 549 days 11 hours ago

jason likes pretending hes a power ranger... killzone doesnt offer this =/

you know youre pretty lame when you need multiple profiles because nobody likes you...

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Jason 360 - 549 days 11 hours ago

multiple profiles? got any evidence to back that up?

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beans - 549 days 11 hours ago

That was freaking hilarious and so true lol! After all this praising over a game that might be boo boo like the rest of there titles (on console not psp) it's just hilarious to watch the Sony fans get excited just to get disappointed. These guys think that the PS3 is going to magically overtake 360 in graphics and that the 360 has no room for improvement. It's crazy but all day everyday Sony fans unite and talk up a Sh!t storm just to justify there purchase two freaking years later. KZ2 will never meet the hype from anyone other then Sony fans just like all of the other big PS3 games.

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juuken - 549 days 10 hours ago

Cute but...no.
It's a shooter, not Yoshi's Island.

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RiseOfMonster - 549 days 9 hours ago

I guess that's all you have left knowing that nothing on the x360 can touch KZ2 in terms of technical achievement.

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snoopgg - 549 days 6 hours ago

will have a broad spectrum of colors. Halo 3 had every color and a bag of skittles in it and still managaged to suck. The new silent hill won't have much color, and it will still be a great game. Come on man they use lack of color for art direction for the game, not lack of power.

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TheExecutive - 549 days 1 hour ago

The PS3 has already overtaken the 360 in terms of technical acheivement with 2 games: MGS4 and Uncharted.

The funny thing is is that its a year younger too. Why is it there hasnt been a better looking game out for the 360 since GeoW? Its moving into its third year and the best looking game came out 2 years ago? There is something wrong with that picture.

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meepmoopmeep - 549 days 11 hours ago

lol... hahhaha

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cLiCK_sLiCK9 - 549 days 8 hours ago

haha..tHAT mADE mE GiGGLE! GTA4 is better than Halo 3...
HALO FTW!!!

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Jason 360 - 549 days 11 hours ago

Here... a real warzone, notice lots of "color" enjoy :)

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Snukadaman - 549 days 11 hours ago

But honestly...when its best games have frame rate problems then whats the use of claiming its powerful...its just another console not the over hyped,underdeveloped mess it is today.

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ThatCanadianguy420 - 549 days 4 hours ago

Seriously? over-hyped? frame rate drops? underdelivering??

just so im clear..you're talking about the 360 right?

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Capt CHAOS - 549 days 3 hours ago

Na mate, sorry but he's talking about the PS3.

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Kleptic - 548 days 19 hours ago

since when does MGS4 have framerate problems?...

You guys can say 'its not that powerful' all you want...MGS4 proves without any questionable doubt that it is currently the most powerful console...if/when the 360 gets even half of MGS4's ridiculous visuals...then maybe the ps3 was way overrated rated in terms of power...until then, avoid the internet...

seriously...it has been said since the beginning...shatty multiplat games are not going to show anything in terms of which console is more powerful...exclusives in which the developers are pretty much allowed to go crazy with money and time...make the console shine...when something is rushed, or spread out into other platforms...it doesn't...

so yeah...it takes a pot of cash and around 3 years to make a PS3 game that redefines console gaming...everything else leaves it more comparable to the 360...Killzone 2 easily fits into that pot of cash and 3 years category though...

funny how the 360 works though...doesn't matter who makes the game...they all look the same...has it recieved an exclusive that looks better than Gears yet?...nope...why is anyone even having this argument?...

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Capt CHAOS - 549 days 3 hours ago

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Kleptic - 549 days 11 hours ago

seeing how Huxley is using UE3...it stands little chance of being anything overwhelming visually anymore...

oh...and when they showed it...it looked like absolute pile...that doesn't help it either...

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DarkSniper - 549 days 11 hours ago

Dark Sniper doesnt know wheather or not he should hit the agree or disagree button.

$niper

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cmrbe - 549 days 10 hours ago

is no question that KZ2 will look better thats a given but in terms of Story and gameplay i think R2 will be better. Of the two devs i trust Insomanic more than GG. In any case its a win win situation for PS fans. I predict that R2 will redefine online gaming but KZ2 will set an new benchmark for console graphics which MGS4 currently holds and most likely won't let go until KZ2 unless FF13 is released this year.

Snipe. Lets press disagree for the fun of it :).

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DarkSniper - 549 days 10 hours ago

Oops.

$niper

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whitesky - 549 days 6 hours ago

lmfao!

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