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Killzone 2 beta gets underway Comments by Robert Purchese

6 November, 2008

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Widge
06/11/08 @ 10:43
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BOO HISS NO KEY FOR ME
designerheadache
06/11/08 @ 10:57
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no key for me either :(

although play.com had sent my nariko LBP costume, so its not all bad!!
Thunderbolt!
06/11/08 @ 10:58
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Having played and enjoyed both KZ1 and KZ on the PSP and please forgive me for mentioning the H word

I've always been immersed in the Halo universe, which had quite a rich story and even Master Chief who although pretty one dimensional was actually quite a interesting character.

However I was never that emotionaly attached to Templar as a character he came off as pretty generic. If they can develop the characters I the new game then for me at least it will tremedously increase my gaming experience. I know most FPS dont have much in the way of story but if they do so much the better.

At the moment graphically it looks stunning so but a little story development will make this a must have.
cyacomini
06/11/08 @ 10:58
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"but there will be no discussing the content until next Thursday...."

We'll see about that...
BOBBYLUPO
06/11/08 @ 11:06
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Does that mean we can't talk about it? I played on it for a bit last night and thought it was excellent. It felt a bit like taking part in greatest film Ridley Scott never made.

Beano
06/11/08 @ 11:14
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"but there will be no discussing the content until next Thursday...."

Why?

I assume it's a Sony embargo, but why exactly 1-week embargo on a beta?

I got the private beta key over a month ago myself btw. but can't talk about it ;)
Apostle
06/11/08 @ 11:34
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Isn't this beta a bit early? Shouldn't they have waited til early next year to build the hype? Only a few days after the release of Resistance 2, and not even the EU release either.

Not knocking the game, looks ace.
AcidDark
06/11/08 @ 11:35
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I got a key w00p w00p !!!
Fab4
06/11/08 @ 11:41
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I'm not sure how true this is, but if you managed to get into the closed beta, apparently if you delete that file, go to the store and your download list, you can download it again, but this time it will be for the open beta.
HolyJebus
06/11/08 @ 11:42
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"Isn't this beta a bit early? Shouldn't they have waited til early next year to build the hype? "

Well this seems to be a proper beta, unlike a lot of more recent betas, which gives them enough time to make changes/fixes if problems arise.

Why does this game always get more hype then Resistance when most people seem to prefer Resistance.
TriggerHippie
06/11/08 @ 11:54
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Seems awsome so far. Just wish I was better at fps with a controller :P
Steroyd
06/11/08 @ 11:57
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I'm not sure how true this is, but if you managed to get into the closed beta, apparently if you delete that file, go to the store and your download list, you can download it again, but this time it will be for the open beta.

It's very true I got an e-mail yesterday stating that, that was all I had to do.

Why does this game always get more hype then Resistance when most people seem to prefer Resistance.

It wasn't necessarily hype it garnered 99% attention from the infamous E3 05 trailer, and people were ready to pounce on Killzone the moment they saw a pixel out of place, with that said the "hype" seems justified, because R2's online is going to have a run for it's money IMO.
Les
06/11/08 @ 12:09
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To those that actually participate in the beta: As far as you can tell from the beta, would you say KZ2 is arcadey or tactical (slower paced)? Or is such a statement under embargo too... ;)
Beano
06/11/08 @ 12:10
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@Fab4 : I can confirm that :)
Beano
06/11/08 @ 12:11
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@Les : I can's comment on that, but personally I like my shooters fast and I love to play R2 online :)
Steroyd
06/11/08 @ 12:26
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Les: To those that actually participate in the beta: As far as you can tell from the beta, would you say KZ2 is arcadey or tactical (slower paced)? Or is such a statement under embargo too... ;)

Steroyd: Online is awesome. :)

Les: but how does it actually play?

Steroyd: Online is awesome. :)

Les: GIVE ME SOME ANSWERS YOU RETARD!!

Steroyd: Online is awesome. :)

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Les
06/11/08 @ 12:35
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"but personally I like my shooters fast and I love to play R2 online :)"

I see... :) I loved the slower pace of SP in KZ1 TBH but I can understand that it wouldn't work as well in MP.
Les
06/11/08 @ 12:36
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"Les: GIVE ME SOME ANSWERS YOU RETARD!!"

LOL

Though usually I try to refrain from using words like "retard" though some people around here really can't be addressed in any othe way... ;)
drumbaby
06/11/08 @ 12:37
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"Much to our amusement, of course."

Relief, surely?
kieranmole
06/11/08 @ 12:49
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i got a keyy woohooo
shame i've got fallout 3 littlebigplanet and gears2 to play aswell
zuljin
06/11/08 @ 12:52
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@BOBBYLUPO
"Does that mean we can't talk about it?"

Yes. Its an open beta but you still accept an NDA. I'm guessing the press has the same but at specific times they are allowed to release previews?
Gazza_UK
06/11/08 @ 13:19
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I GOT KEYZZZZ .. (just one key) played it for hours this morning ..AWESOME
malacote
06/11/08 @ 15:36
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i got key!!! go beta ejej
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charlie17
06/11/08 @ 20:12
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i want a keyyyy! :( does anyone knows if this web or any other website is going to develop keys for this beta like other games like r2,LBP....

thank youu
superrob88
12/11/08 @ 20:09
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Got The Killzone 2 Beta and couldn't be happier. the gameplay is amazing and the graphics are orgasmic. lol.
its a must get game when it comes out. i cannot wait for a chance at the campaign. but i can honestly say the online competitive play is really intense and really life like. Killzone 2 Rocks.

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