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Killzone 3 PS3 Beta: PS Plus Only is Disappointing

Product-Reviews writes: You can’t say that this wasn’t coming. Sony know that Killzone 3 is going to one of their highlights of 2011, so what better way to boost their PS Plus subscriber numbers up by announcing a beta for select PS3 owners only.

We don’t know if there will be an open beta, but since the game is due out February 11th next year, it doesn’t leave a lot of time for Guerilla to fix up any problems in the closed beta, then get an open beta sorted out for everyone else in that time period.

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BulletToothtony5708d ago

most gaming companies have given proprieties to pre-orders..

I HIGHLY doubt that this will be the only beta..

DORMIN5708d ago

What else did you expect?

I'm highly considering subscribing now, especially since they have a surprise for November. I hope an its LBP2 beta

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Winter47th5708d ago (Edited 5708d ago )

Paying 50$ a year for no perks/free games/free DLCs/Free Classics/Free Beta's whatsoever is even more disappointing.

Hell, you even pay 6$ for a free DLC, How's that for disappointment, bud.

PS+ is giving you SOMETHING in return, they don't scam you by forbidding you from playing online unless you pay, they actually give you contents that are worth more than what you pay, and you're complaining about THAT?

"Sony know that Killzone 3 is going to one of their highlights of 2011, so what better way to boost their PS Plus subscriber numbers up by announcing a beta for select PS3 owners only. "

Oh noz, how dare they break the sacred laws of Beta's and not make them free! quick, write an article about it!

Being objective isn't much to ask for, unless appearing as a fool makes you sleep better at night.

Red_Orange_Juice5708d ago

I'm glad it's PS+ only even I don't pay for one :D

I would be pissed off 100 times more if they advertised access to betas in PS+ as a feature and then just give out codes. Especially for 1st party games.

T9X695708d ago

They pretty much what there doing. All you have to do is download a theme and you get the beta if you're one of the first 5,000.

Oner5708d ago (Edited 5708d ago )

What amazes me is how people expect (or even demand) all this "Free" stuff (be it content, features or hardware) from Sony and give them $#@! about it when they don't...but yet on the other side it's not held to the same level? Double Standard FTL. Remember, it's not like GG absolutely even HAS to offer a beta. As someone else below said ~ It's a privilege, not a right.

TotalPS3Fanboy5708d ago (Edited 5708d ago )

He doesn't have PS+.

But from the perspective of PS+ memebers, it's f*cking awesome!!! Sucks to be the author. LOL.

Author: "Also, I would like to moan about how BMW only for rich people who can afford it is disappointing."

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dangert125708d ago

you i thought i was odd the psn+ got the AC 2 beta before the pre orders did lol and erm erm well it makes sense in a buiessness way for sony eh ?

King_many_layers5708d ago

It's a strange thing how this is unfair whilst the Assassin's Creed was not in the same boat.

Sony advertised that PS Plus would get exclusive Betas, now they're giving it and getting slated for it.

It's a strange and greedy consumer world we live in.

gamingdroid5708d ago

I think it is more of an issue that only select few of PS+ members get it and even then it is only for like 5000 people on two continents.

I see nothing greedy about a beta that consumers are actually testing the software for Sony for free. I would argue that beta access for PS+ members are something advertised and now only select few are getting it. Somebody is breaking a promise?

dangert125708d ago

@gamingdroid

most the people complaining about the beta's are not ps+ members i am and to be honest i did't sign up for beta's there a bonus i signed up for the games etc i have already made back £60-65 back and i plan on getting Trine which is half price and tomb raider underworld when it comes on for plus members later this month

King_many_layers5708d ago

I can sort of understand where you are coming from there, but perhaps they didn't want to be completely overloaded with data from the testers.
10000 is a lot of people to here back from. I understand that not all would give feedback but even if only 30% did, that would be 3000 notes and such.

moparful995708d ago

He's rumor mongering in stating that there wont be a public beta.. For starters we are still 5 months from release which is more then enough time to roll out a public beta. But also sony knows better then to make such a closed off approach to one of their biggest titles... This approach does two things. First it makes good on their promise to give subscribers early access to betas and secondly it helps drive subscriptions of plus which is perfectly fine.. But alas I know without question they will reveal a public beta within the next few months.. Side note: I absolutely hate the assassins creed beta, its cool in concept but not in practice....

wsoutlaw875708d ago

I dont mind the ac beta they need to change and add some stuff before release but hey its a beta.

moparful995708d ago

I hated it.. I couldnt move without being knifed by someone and I became very frustrated. I had alot of trouble discerning people and Once I thought I had the drop on my target and then suddenly they just started running and when I began to give chase someone knifes me from behind.. Ughh it was the most frustrating thing I've experienced in a multiplayer match...

MastaMold5708d ago

If u go to g4tv.com u can read about KZ3 beta they say that GG will have something on their facebook page before beta release

lil Titan5708d ago

Everyone needs to stop btiching over what PSN Plus gives and offers and just accept it like other useless services some people pay for now •cough• xbox live. I mean just because you have to pay to get in a beta that everyone wants in seems smart on Sony part but when we look at it is terrible? Look at it from a business standpoint this will have more people pay for the service just to play a beta. And besides its not like there twisting your arm telling you to buy the service you can be just like everyone else and just wait and there's nothing wrong with that and if there is just pay for the dam service and stop btiching

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rhood0225708d ago

Let's see.

First it was "Not enough exclusive content to justify PS + price"

Now its, "Having a beta exclusive to PS + isn't fair"

Fun times.

Pandamobile5708d ago

Yay, we have to basically pay for the beta...

goflyakite5708d ago (Edited 5708d ago )

Coming from a huge Killzone 2 fan...

moparful995708d ago

You talk as if the kz3 beta is the only content you get from a plus subscription.. If thats the way you see it then yea plus isnt right for you...

The Wood5708d ago

its more than just that. Im sure there will be other betas plus all the games you get *how could you forget those* Im not a subscriber purely because i already own most of the freebees but luckily you are not forced in. You dont lose out on the fundamentals of *cough* online gaming *cough*

Caffo015707d ago

NO, we don't HAVE TO pay for the beta, we CAN pay if we want it.simple.

Pandamobile5707d ago

We HAVE to pay for PS+ if we WANT to play it.

Simple.

goflyakite5707d ago

Again, why do you care?

You act as if this is the first time you have to buy something to get into a beta.

I wonder why it's such a big deal now.(Maybe it's because you're such a big fan of Sony and KZ2)

Pandamobile5707d ago (Edited 5707d ago )

Buying shit to get into betas is retarded, no matter how you spin it.

It's a two way service. We get to experience the game early, they get valuable feedback and QA.

goflyakite5707d ago (Edited 5707d ago )

Well it's nothing new so I don't see why you seem so surprised and angry.

The good thing is since it's very limited you'll probably need to camp the PSN store that day to download the theme. Meaning the people who actually get in probably REALLY wanted to get into it.

Plus the fact that this is optional, but people like you will always find something to complain about.

Pandamobile5706d ago

Sorry if I'm not used to paying for shit that has been free since the dawn of gaming.

goflyakite5706d ago

Sorry that you were completely oblivious to something that has been going on the entire generation.

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capjacksparrow5708d ago

I don't really care, I think PS+ is totally worth it. I've enjoyed all the games they've allowed me to download that I didn't have. Now I'm in the AC BH beta and DS2 beta and possibly KZ3. It's really a win/win.

rajman5708d ago

Killzone 3 beta for PS+ subscribers sounds cool...BUT its only for the first 10,000 people who download the KZ3 theme (5000 EU & 5000 US subscribers), since the store updates during the afternoon many could find themselves returning home from work in the evening, downloading the theme and get no beta because 5000 downloads were already reached in that region =(

Wolfie5708d ago (Edited 5708d ago )

No, its 10000 EU and 5000 US

King_many_layers5708d ago

the PS Blog stated 5000 and 5000 yesterday.

bageara5708d ago

a link to where it says 10000 EU and 5000 US please? i keep hearing it but i havent read anything offical

Thanks

The Wood5708d ago (Edited 5708d ago )

How'd you recon they could make it fairer to the ps+ subscribers ?

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piroh546d ago

There's too many games to choose from

No Metal geat solid 1,2,3,4?
No Resident evil?
No Silent hill?
No Midnight club 3?
No NfS Underground 2?
No Final Fantasy?
No Burnout 3?
No Dragon quest 8?
No Days gone?
No Ace combat?
No Tekken/Soul calibur?......
just from the top of my head

PS1 era was full of great RPGs, PS2 was racing generation i would pick top 200 and even that would be just a fraction.

FinalFantasyFanatic545d ago

30 is way too low over the entire history of Playstation, I just wouldn't be able to narrow it down that much, I would pick 100 at least.

Storm23545d ago

Yeah...really odd list. I get that it is personal preference and I love most of the games listed, but my list would definitely be different. I agree though, it would be incredibly difficult to come up with just 30.

lockedongamer1545d ago (Edited 545d ago )

I only picked first-party titles. Otherwise, I agree!

EDIT: Except for Days Gone, I don't get the love for it but you do you!

Chocoburger536d ago

I didn't like Days Gone either, it doesn't deserve to be on any best of list.

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20 Years of Guerrilla: The Story of a PlayStation Studio

The Amsterdam-based studio reflects on its humble beginnings, beloved franchises, and growth through the years.

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SullysCigar1112d ago

Up there with the top tier in the industry. Love Guerrilla Games - Horizon Burning Shores is simply STUNNING.

1Victor1112d ago

Can’t wait for their next franchise

SullysCigar1112d ago

Same. They nailed it with Horizon. The trouble is I also want a new Killzone! Can't I just have it all?!

jznrpg1111d ago

I’m with you I want Horizon 3 , Killzone and new IPs

badz1491111d ago

I have yet to play Burning Shores as I just started Forbidden West (bought at launch, just unwrapped last weekend LOL) and playing on PS5.

man...I still can't believe the graphics especially now I'm playing it on my LG OLED. that graphics and with stable performance backing it up, GG really is the master of their craft!

Vengeance11381112d ago

32.7M sales in the Horizon franchise! With 8.4M coming from Forbidden West alone! Truly a hugely successful game and franchise as a whole. Looking forward to Horizon III

Shane Kim1111d ago

That's kind of a huge drop though. It's only been two games.

VersusDMC1111d ago

One year after realease HZD sold 7.6 million.

https://www.noobfeed.com/ne...

So not a drop off.

Unless you're saying a HFW should have sold as much now as HZD sold in 5 years?

Vengeance11381111d ago

It's been 3 games, this includes Call of the Mountain. Also no, its a great improvement over HZD.

solideagle1111d ago

lol you are comparing:

HZD: 28 February 2017 - May 2023 (6 years+)

HFW: 18 February 2022 - May 2023 (1 year+)

We will see if it surpass original number.

Phoenix761111d ago

@shane, 2 full main games, 2 DLC add ons, 1 VR spin off game, oh and a an official LEGO set.
Not too bad for an ip that's only been on market for 6 years

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REDGUM1111d ago

Wow, very impressive. I didn't know the numbers were so high for Forbidden West. Still playing through it myself

thesoftware7301112d ago (Edited 1112d ago )

Yooo, when I first saw that Killzone 1 footage at E3, my friends my brothers and I were like, Holy shit! When it came out, it didn't look exactly like it, but we sunk so many hours into 1 & 2.

I even liked Killzone: SF, it was a spectacle to look at, and even today it looks good. I hope they make a new one. Can you imagine how that will look, and they can get some modern FPS pointers from Bungie.

blacktiger1111d ago

thank you fps lover, I'm with you

talocaca1111d ago

Such a wonderful studio. They deserve all their success.

The Decima Engine is absolute 🔥 I'm just mad they have abandoned Killzone.

OzzY-waZZy1111d ago (Edited 1111d ago )

Kinda wish they move on from Horizon tbh.

lukasmain1111d ago

They are probably working on mutiple projects. One of them is Horizon 3, but another is a multiplaer game and probably somehting else.

Imalwaysright1111d ago

There were rumours that they were working on a Socom reboot.

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Killzone 3 is playable with mouse & keyboard on PC via RPCS3 & KAMI

DSOGaming writes: "While Sony does not plan to release Killzone 3 on the PC, Yahfz shared a video that gives us a glimpse at what such a PC version could look like."

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bouzebbal1862d ago

Still looks secure 2 gens later... one of my favorite ps3 moments. With 3D and move the game is on another level

MadLad1862d ago

PC almost always ends up the best place to play games, even if it takes a while.

What would you rather play decades down the line? A game at a fixed resolution and frame, considering you have a working disc, and the hardware?
Or run it on an emulator that can update the experience all around, and let you use whatever control input you prefer?

If you insist on the former, it's really only for the sake of nostalgia.

Applejack1862d ago

I disagree. The main draw for consoles has always be the simplicity of just putting the disc in / downloading it and playing without worrying about anything else. The average person just wouldn’t want to deal with emulation even though it’s very important for preservation.

Terry_B1862d ago

Even emulators are super simple to use.

jukins1862d ago

Youre getting flak because people on here thibk of themselves as pc wizards. But honestly most poeple try and go get emulators and romz they end up with malware.. yes theyre "easy" if you know the basics but alot of people dont. That said the fact that its taken nearly 20 years to get a sustantially better experience for ps3 games than on its native system shows the complexity of getting bc to work. Sony, if they have any intention, should just invest in a vastly better psnow experience.

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Vegamyster1862d ago

jukins

Most people who emulate don't get malware, you'd have to be going to some weird sites for that to happen, heck years ago people were getting sketchier ad's resulting in malware warning on this site if you didn't have a ad-blocker lol.

SinkingSage1862d ago

Can't get malware if you legally dump your own games, which you should.

Rachel_Alucard1862d ago (Edited 1862d ago )

That's fine if that's the main draw, but it doesn't make it a better experience, just a preference. Having the freedom to do the things you can do on PC is what the appeal of PC is. Buying a game on PC means you never have to worry about the console makers just deciding the next hardware shouldn't support the generation anymore, which means everything you bought is stuck on that hardware instead of moving up with everything else. Nintendo uses this tactic to keep reselling the same games over and over at inflated prices. Sony cut all previous gens off the PS4 and sold it back to people in a poor attempt with PSnow. While the PS5 supports PS4 games, that may not be the case in the next gen after this. No to mention shutting off all the previous stores and updates completely. Even MS stopped making new BC titles at some point, so now there's a big list with 17 pages of titles that are not playable on Xbone and are just trapped on older gen. That's not a problem on PC, the reverse happens where you only have to worry if your hardware can play the newest releases at ultra with no issue.

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AzubuFrost1862d ago

Shhh don't say that aloud! You're going to trigger a lot of console infidels here.

Shane Kim1862d ago

I rather play it when it's available then wait 10 years.

MadLad1862d ago

Did you purposely miss the entire point of my post?

Inverno1862d ago

Well that's the beauty of still owning a retro console tho. Those who usually complain about emulation are just being blindly loyal to a company. Emulation is great for many reason, but if I still owned the console then I disagree nothing beats plugging it back in and going down a nostalgia trip

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RevXM1862d ago

The RPCS3 devs are doing great work. And Kami works nicely with it too it seems.
Very neat.

Magatsuhi1862d ago

Been playing mgo on pc with mouse. It's not perfect but I can make it work.

Binarycode1862d ago

2 is the better game.

A Remake would be good. 60fps 2-4k

Omar3li1862d ago

60fps is peasant for FPS games now

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