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Killzone: Shadow Fall dev on DualShock 4: “We really pushed them to make better triggers that go up"

Killzone: Shadowfall is the next-gen title available exclusively and will be released alongside PlayStation 4. Developed by Guerilla Games, a Sony owned studio, Guerilla Games made a name for themselves when they released Killzone way back on to the PlayStation 2. Dubbed by many as the Halo killer, the original Killzone fell short of many things and was felt as a rushed title.

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GarrusVakarian4617d ago

Im glad Sony decided to make the triggers curved upwards. One of my main gripes with the DS3.

shivvy244617d ago

Yep I remember when I first picked up the controller, was kinda put off with the curve ,, sorry accidently downvoted

3-4-54617d ago

I can't stand all other Playstation controllers.

I really want a PS4 though, so I'm hoping the DS4 is changed up enough to be fun to use.

The Great Melon4617d ago (Edited 4617d ago )

That was my only real complaint for the DualShock 3. Thankfully those cheap $2 trigger attachments do wonders for the controller. Never had any issues since I attached them.

Now that I think about, I wonder why Sony never altered the triggers in the middle of the lifecycle? I wouldn't think changing one part in manufacturing would hurt them considering many would go out just to by the more trigger friendly controller.

_FantasmA_4614d ago

I used to use those attachments too. Then one day they fell off. And I they wouldn't stay on anymore. They just kept falling off when I'd react and shoot quickly. Now I realize I don't actually need the triggers. I think the DS3 is fine the way it is. I just think people aren't used to it at first, but once my added triggers became useless I came to accept the DS3 as it is. I love the DS3 and I just hope the DS4 continues the tradition of Sony having the most comfortable and versatile controller. Nov 15 hurry up already.

MazzingerZ4617d ago (Edited 4617d ago )

People complain about the triggers but the truth is that after the first year or so devs realised what worked better with the DS3 design was R1 and L1 for shooting mechanics, only a few games during the last couple of years force you to use the R2 button to shoot

It always made me wonder if those devs even bothered playing their own game on the PS3 or just ported it and done? I'm mean as a proffesional you should always try to find the best button layout in each console...at least give the possibility of remapping the buttons

Only with those games that forced you to use R2/L2 I experienced problems otherwise I enjoyed without any problems the rest of the shooters I played on PS3.

Ps. I'm starting to refer to the PS3 in past tense:) after Beyond:Two Souls not sure if I will buy more stuff for PS3, PS4 will take over.

DigitalRaptor4616d ago (Edited 4616d ago )

Honestly? I really wish they'd give us the choice to map our own buttons.

I completely agree about the L1 and R1. If all games from now on used those 2 buttons for shooting, I'd be happy. But I think a choice is in order.

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skydragoonity4617d ago

Exactly.. The 360 controller had an edge over the DS3 because of this, glad its been taking care of.. Now bring it on killzone shadow fall!

MizTv4617d ago

Sorry but the d pad sucks so bad
Il takes shitty triggers over that any day of the week

MazzingerZ4617d ago

Yeah, more bad memories about the 360 d-pad that the DS3 triggers(read my post above regarding DS3)

I recall playing Oblivion and wasting spells and running like crazy backwards trying to get the d-pad to choose what I needed just then:S

Otherwise nice controller

_FantasmA_4614d ago

Am I the only one that likes the DS3 triggers? L1 and R1 are the best triggers evar! Oh you mean R2 and L2? There were hardly any games that used that setup, so I never had any complaints. I always felt that L1 to aim and R1 or X to shoot should be the default setup for every game ever since I played RE4 back in 2005.

abusador4617d ago

Killzone will be the first game to go "Deep Down" on my ps4!!!!

_FantasmA_4614d ago

When you guys are all done, we can smoke cigarettes in my Ferrari because I just started a Drive Club.

abusador4614d ago

Pm me and ill add you because ill definitely be playing DC alot.

SpitFireAce854617d ago

Good to hear i have KZ:Shadowfall pre-ordered can't
wait Nov 15th come on...

Fact1014617d ago

Great upgrade from the DS3.

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(For Southeast Asia) New Price Changes for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player

For Southeast Asia, new price changes.

Prices effective starting May 1st, 2026.

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BeHunted28d ago

Looks like PlayStation took a hit with Marathon and is now quietly adjusting prices worldwide to recover the losses

andy8528d ago

Lets be honest raising prices doesn't do that when no one's buying it. I imagine the profit it greater selling 10 times more at a lower price

Pergele28d ago

Whatever you say buddy, let's all wear the tinfoil hats.

IceKoldKilla28d ago (Edited 28d ago )

LMFAO Your comment alone says a lot more about you than anything else. When has one game not selling 10 million copies made a company raise the prices of their console? Then Xbox would be costing $5000 by now lol. You remind of the crazy drug addicts on the street rambling on about conspiracies. xD You sure you don't need a hug, buddy?

ChunkyMonk28d ago

One game that Sony payed $200 million for. lol
Also, you sure were quick to get triggered. Maybe your the one who needs a hug?

Eonjay28d ago

If nothing else, we should be united against the real issue here. AI and unnecessary tariffs that are effecting all gamers.

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Athlon10128d ago (Edited 28d ago )

The price increases are due to the RAM demand associated with AI and the US-Iran war. You can look to any business news website and local news to see that. Heck, even the 2026 Asus Zenbook Duo I've been eyeing has faced delays and has had a price increase of $400; that laptop has two specs. Asus is doing a staggered release with per-orders for the lower spec now and shipping in May and pre-orders for the higher spec that I'm eyeing starting in June. Basically, all computer manufactures are affected. It'll most likely start affecting smart phones too if it hasn't already. I can't remember the last time any major console maker (Nintendo, Sony, Sega, etc) increased the price of their console mid cycle outside of Microsoft just to make more profit.

S2Killinit28d ago

Its not the war. Its the RAM issue.

jznrpg27d ago

War is causing gas prices to rise. Transport of everything requires gas so the prices of those items go up as well. So it does have an impact

Athlon10127d ago (Edited 27d ago )

The blockage of the Straight of Hormuz due to the US-Iran war has affected raw components used in semi-conductor manufacturing such as bromine, aluminum, and helium. Iran had attacked the liquified natural gas (LNG) plant in Qatar which is a large producer (1/3 globally) of helium which is used in semiconductor etching. So it's the both the war and the RAM crises.

badz14928d ago

Oh no...should I get the Pro now before the price increase?

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Former Xbox Exec Says Developers Didn't Want a Sony Monopoly

Former Xbox executive Ed Fries comments on the early days of Xbox, the opinion of Japanese game companies, and more.

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Reaper22_41d ago

I dont think that'll ever happen. But i must say back in the day, they were definitely trying because they were more cash rich than their competitors.

CosmicTurtle41d ago

I think MS were and still are the richer company. They tried to acquire Sega back in the day (and considered doing so again more recently), they obviously bought exclusivity to Halo which was originally shown as a Mac title. I don’t think as a company MS can claim the moral high ground here. It’s a wilful lack of self awareness.

Of course Sony would try exactly the same if they had the resources, but when the PS2 dominated the industry was in a much healthier place with an abundance of great third parties.

This has been a depressing generation as far as first party decisions are concerned. The fact we are debating business plans rather than which game is better is a sad reflection of the state of things.

Darkseeker41d ago (Edited 41d ago )

There was Nintendo as well, Sony wouldn't have had a monopoly. In fact, the world would be better today if Xbox never existed in the first place. They pretty much brought all bad practices we have today. We might have gotten all of it either way, but not this early. In term of franchises, I don't think there is anything Microsoft released that would actually be missed if it didn't exist. Even Halo the world wouldn't notice if Halo didn't exist.

S2Killinit41d ago

MS was definitely a bad influence on gaming.

raWfodog41d ago

I think almost everyone will agree that a monopoly is not good for the industry. But that being said, the competition needs to be smart and strategic with their business. Simply buying up publishers and traditional third-party studios just to keep them out of the other companies reach is not a sustainable practice. That goes for all parties so don't think I'm just referring to Xbox.

I'm no business guru by any stretch of the imagination but I firmly believe that the best way to drive consumers to your software and hardware is to invest smart in your first-party studios. Give them full support and guidance in making unique, fun games that are only available to play in your ecosystem and the gamers will come.

Reaper22_41d ago (Edited 41d ago )

But first party studios aren't enough. They only make up a small portion of the industry. Without 3rd party there would be no industry for Microsoft or sony.Developing games take time and money and sometimes you gotta make moves to stay competitive.

raWfodog41d ago

Nah, I never said first-party was enough. I said it’s the ‘best way’ to drive gamers to your platform. 3rd-party is a free-for-all and there’s no guarantee that gamers will use your hardware to play the game. If you want to push your own software and/or hardware you need first-party, or at least exclusive deals with third-party studios.

SimpleDad41d ago

They Shure did a great job... 25 years later Xbox is dead.

Reaper22_41d ago

Then why be so emotional and continue to talk about it. Xbox will never die be ause it stays in so many people's head.

lodossrage41d ago

How can you even see him being "emotional" in that comment?

If anything, you're the emotional one, constantly trying to go at anyone that says anything against Microsoft. So when you call him emotional, it comes off as deflection

Elda41d ago

I own an XBSX & I can say it's becoming irrelevant out of the 3 current consoles.

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Sony Shows Off 20 Minutes of Crimson Desert on a Base PS5

Sony uploaded gameplay footage of Crimson Desert on a base PS5 running in what appears to be Quality Mode at a stable 30fps at 4K.

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BlazedKong67d ago

looks god awful on the base systems