Aug If you’re like me – you’re not in Leipzig today. You’ve no doubt heard the hardware and software announcements coming out of Games Convention 2008, but what else is going on? I just got this letter from Eric Boltjes, the senior online gameplay designer for Killzone 2.
Today was the first time ever that we showed the online version of the game, hands-on, to anyone outside of the SCEE family and I have to admit, it was quite nerve-wracking. We’ve worked on this online portion for over two years and putting your baby out there is not an easy thing. I am very happy to say though that today could not have gone better and we got some really good responses from all of the journalists we showed the game to.
There is something almost magic about seeing people playing the online game for the first time and more importantly, seeing them really get into it! Some of the journalists were so into the game that they almost forgot to ask questions for their articles! Lots of smiles and lots of good feedback as well.
That is another good part of today; listening to dedicated gamers and hearing what they do not like as well. We are still at a point in the project where we can change and tweak specific aspects of the game so getting this kind of feedback from our audience (even though they might be journalists ;) ) is a tremendous help to getting this project done and out the door.
One more day of Leipzig remains and then it’s onto the Public Beta which is coming soon! Getting even more feedback and putting our game to the test once more. It is a lot of work but it is also a lot of fun and I am really looking forward to getting the whole world to get a glimpse of Killzone 2 Online Multiplayer…
Thanks Eric – more to come!
(Average: 4.68 out of 5)
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+ libregkd_117 on August 21st, 2008 at 12:03 pm said:
Man, I just saw a video of KZ2 multiplayer. It looks like a blast.
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+ Enigma777 on August 21st, 2008 at 12:16 pm said:
i just want to say that after watching the multiplayer trailer a couple of times (and coming a couple of times cause its soo damn awesome) I CANNOT WAIT till Killzone 2. I was excited before, but now its a whole new level. I love the sniper cloaking plus how it highlights the targets for you. Keep up the good work!
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+ 40cal on August 21st, 2008 at 12:27 pm said:
I cant wait to get these weapons in my hands. :0
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+ Terminator_TX3 on August 21st, 2008 at 12:29 pm said:
I read up to beta and stopped reading from there. I find some journalists are weird when it comes to Sony exclusive games; I’m most likely not going to read their articles. This will most likely be the first beta I’ll try to get into for this generation.
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+ Subzero_11 on August 21st, 2008 at 12:38 pm said:
Has anyone confirmed how to get in to this beta?
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+ ISEMAN on August 21st, 2008 at 12:42 pm said:
The newest Multiplayer footage released got me even more pumped for this game, hope I can get in the Beta…..I want my hands on this ASAP!
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+ beastbarbour on August 21st, 2008 at 12:47 pm said:
Hey Jeff me beastbarbour here im always following u. lol. but cant wait for little big planet and RFOM2 and now Killzone 2 . I still got killzone and I love playing it. Will the beta be like the socom and RFOM2 beta where there is a limited number of ways to get in. if there is will the annuanl qore packgers lol get in early.
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+ outkast32 on August 21st, 2008 at 12:52 pm said:
will killzone 2 have co-op?
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+ BabeBro on August 21st, 2008 at 12:55 pm said:
Why no talk of Playstation Lifestyle?
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+ Azmo85 on August 21st, 2008 at 1:02 pm said:
Can you shed light on how your looking to bring the public beta out Qore members please :)
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+ deanos on August 21st, 2008 at 1:29 pm said:
killzone 2 next good game for ps3 woohoo
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+ sublimentality on August 21st, 2008 at 1:31 pm said:
Im hoping someone can shed some light on this situation. I know there is no stated “XP value” for the different trophies available, however is there any XP value at all associated with the platinum trophy??
I just barely got my first platinum by getting 100% on Uncharted, other than the gold trophy i got from beating the crushing mode, i saw absolutely no raise in my level due from getting the platinum. I figured since it being the “elusive platinum” trophy that it is, it would be worth at least twice the amount than that of a gold. Jeff, if your reading this, can you look into this please?
Can anyone else comment on this matter? If no xp points are attached to the platinum, what is the point?? I might not have spent the countless hours and frustrating one-shot deaths that were incurring from crushing mode had I known that the platinum trophy was essentially worthless. Cany anybody confirm this who has gotten a platinum from Buzz! or Uncharted??
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+ kidhero1000 on August 21st, 2008 at 1:32 pm said:
Life with playstation we want it and we need it now
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+ gR1m_r3aPr on August 21st, 2008 at 1:35 pm said:
will yeh send me a public beta code please…sigh…i love this game
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+ Zorox on August 21st, 2008 at 1:40 pm said:
Killzone 2 looks like an all flash and no substance kind of game. Honestly, why don’t you guys show another level? We’ve been seeing the same thing for a while now.
Resistance 2 is going to be a much better game. I wish Sony woulnd’t pump to much money on Killzone, and instead used it to secure third party exclusives.
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+ ClearSights on August 21st, 2008 at 1:40 pm said:
Is the US getting Pirates or Medal of Honor?
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+ beastbarbour on August 21st, 2008 at 1:41 pm said:
i want this game so bad
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+ skaterricky on August 21st, 2008 at 1:42 pm said:
Looking forward to geting this game.. Its going to be killer ;)
thanks for the great news keep them coming please! :D
Have fun everyone thats over in Leipzig!
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+ Masterofallz on August 21st, 2008 at 1:47 pm said:
Wheres the Life with PlayStation!? I know that im off topic, and im really sorry. But THERE’S NO WHERE ELSE TO PUT IT!
You guys said “August” it IS August. Scratch that… Its almost September. Don’t screw this up Sony..
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+ Daver on August 21st, 2008 at 1:49 pm said:
Woot more killzone!! bring us a demo :)
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+ the_icon on August 21st, 2008 at 1:52 pm said:
nice card.
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+ JordanBlack68 on August 21st, 2008 at 2:00 pm said:
Nice one SCEE, great announcements, Eyepet looks awesome, good work Sony
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+ NEJI64 on August 21st, 2008 at 2:11 pm said:
how do we get into the KZ bata? was it in Qore ep. 2
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+ sunstrike on August 21st, 2008 at 2:45 pm said:
thanks sony keep up the good work
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+ FFObsessed on August 21st, 2008 at 2:48 pm said:
I hope to god (or the devil maybe?) that I get into the Beta. Hopefully it’s free for everyone to download…
Also please release a Special Edition for KZ2, I still have the Steelbook Killzone PAL PS2 version and it’s awesome :D
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+ TypeF on August 21st, 2008 at 3:22 pm said:
The sniper in the online mode seems too overpower. Scan + Cloak lol, but I’m sure the claoking does not last long/also can be revealed when shooting at the sniper. But the scanning is kinda cheesy lol >_< i hope it has a radius or limited times to do it =)
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+ afrosheen on August 21st, 2008 at 3:47 pm said:
I can’t understand how they got the graphics to this point. It IS the E3 2006 trailer in action. Unbelievable.
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+ Clinton514 on August 21st, 2008 at 4:58 pm said:
Killzone 2 is looking so damned slick. I can’t believe they’ve matched the visual quality of the campaign for the online portion!
Zorox: Close your eyes and avoid any Killzone related news if that makes you feel better :rollseyes:
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+ BlackShadows14 on August 21st, 2008 at 5:23 pm said:
That Killzone 2 trailer was awesome. Thanks for showing it!!
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+ ATALAVERA on August 21st, 2008 at 6:00 pm said:
Amazing stuff!
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+ mike223 on August 21st, 2008 at 6:28 pm said:
Yeah it looks amazing, i hope the betas in the next Qore issue
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+ perrandy on August 21st, 2008 at 7:05 pm said:
its going to be funny if they delay lwp again,i cant imagine the reaction of my fellow bloggers lol
for the record, i would be pissed too if they delayed again
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+ Ratchet3 on August 21st, 2008 at 7:12 pm said:
can you add a secondary weapon so its 2 guns a pistol and granades and this will make the game complete
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+ DarkPlanet on August 21st, 2008 at 7:28 pm said:
Good job.
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+ DankandSticky on August 21st, 2008 at 8:19 pm said:
Wow… Wow… WOW….
I used to think I was pumped for Killzone… now its just ridiculous…
I would trade my foot for the chance at the beta… ;)
No joke..
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+ PSPsGTghOost on August 21st, 2008 at 9:08 pm said:
It time you guys show off some different levels to the public and not the same old one!
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+ NightFallen on August 21st, 2008 at 11:07 pm said:
What a great way to start a new year with a PS3 with killer app like Killzone 2 right in February. I hope Killzone 2 get’s its own room space in Home, me and my buddies were thinking how cool it would be to organize a clan match straight from your Killzone themed room.
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+ Jahmin on August 22nd, 2008 at 1:28 am said:
Yes… Killzone 2 is a definite buy for me. The
multiplayer videos are intense and have me craving more. Good news on the public-beta and cant wait to get my hands on it.
Jeff, saw the Warhawk booster pack too. I had a feeling something big was coming, but the Jetpacks really blew my mind. Bout to go get down on some Warhawk right now in anticipation of the huge update
next week.
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+ mr.eviltaz on August 22nd, 2008 at 2:25 am said:
Hey Jeff,
Any news on EA’s new titles such as Dead Space, Need For Speed:Undercover,GodFather 2, or Mercenaries 2: World In Flames? I have a friend that works at EA and he cold only give me very little on these titles.
Also could there be any Beta on these as well? These titles are cming out soon so just wondering thats all… Thanks DIE HARD SONY FAN..
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+ Eric Boltjes on August 22nd, 2008 at 9:15 am said:
Hey guys, Eric (Guerrilla Games Designer)here from the Leipzig floor! We just finished the last presentation to the journalists and it was an awesome day all alround!
Good to see you guys are so anxious about the Beta! We cannot give any details yet but we will soon!
Anyway, we’re off for a beer (maybe two) to relax after an awesome week! Talk to you later!
Oh PS. MotherH says hi from the single player pods too! I heard he touched one of the boothbabes though, I’ll try and get more details on that… ;)
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+ bigdaddyjane on August 22nd, 2008 at 9:32 am said:
Public Beta!
I’ll Be their!
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+ chris.ross on August 22nd, 2008 at 10:22 am said:
I watched the multiplayer trailer online and I couldn’t believe how great it looks already. The different classes were great. I can’t wait to get my hands on this game.
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+ Clinton514 on August 22nd, 2008 at 4:41 pm said:
:lol: MotherH and his quick hands.
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+ mike305 on August 23rd, 2008 at 10:54 am said:
I have one question that i really need to ask about KZ2 MP. Are all the guns in the game going to have scopes or dot sight?.
This feature is why i keep going back to COD4(well that and the perks). And it’s the reason snipers don’t have an advantage in the game. So please if you guys haven’t implemented this feature yet in MP, please do!.
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+ killer7347 on August 23rd, 2008 at 7:58 pm said:
i have a Question.. i have heard that killzone 2 will have AI Bots in offline AND online… is that true.. and can i play split screen and have bots while playing with my friends? thanks.
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+ Richlando on August 24th, 2008 at 1:53 pm said:
Beta please…
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+ verybadbeetle on August 24th, 2008 at 9:54 pm said:
The more I see of this game the more it impresses me. This game looks truly astonishing. It can’t get here soon enough for me.