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Killzone 3 - Direct Feed 720p HD footage (Multiplayer Beta)

8 minutes of glorious 720p HD footage from the upcoming beta showcasing the combat and also snow environments.

Blaster_Master5693d ago

Im just glad they fixed the controller lag and added a online party feature. Now all they gotta do now is let us configure the button layout manually and add prone to make this a day one purchase for me.

ComboBreaker5693d ago (Edited 5693d ago )

Graphics look so good. Remember to watch it in 720P.

-Alpha5693d ago (Edited 5693d ago )

Game is indeed looking great.

I've been obsessively looking at beta videos, and unfortunately the people I've seen don't know how to play. One guy was playing S&D but thought he was capturing flags for Capture & Hold, but in fact he was capturing a spawn point. I am facepalming so hard because I really want in and I know I can play well. This guy isn't even a Plus subscriber, so maybe some of you should check your emails (he was the guy whose videos were on N4G the other day).

Anyways, let's discuss:

How do you guys feel about the controls now? And how about the "COD-influences"? A lot of Killzone members on the forums are really pissed off, but I actually think that GG borrowed some good things. A lot of people I think are overreacting, but I have noticed two things that concern me: how fast people die, and how accurate some weapons are (The SMG in particular is deadly).

I feel like the base health should be a tiny bit higher from what I'm seeing. The movement is definitely more smoother and faster. I don't mind as long as the guns have good recoil

Killstreak points are something people fear will promote camping but I haven't seen that much. As long as we don't get killstreak rewards I am happy that GG is constantly rewarding people with XP.

I have a few concerns with balancing, I've been reading the abilities and I don't know if I like the inclusion of Extra health/armor. I also was hoping rockets were lock-on only for machinery, I hate rocket spamming.

Also, it seems that you can carry 3 grenades, and one issue I had was grenade spamming. Since spawn points are better I don't expect to see it much though.

One other thing, if anyone has the beta: do you basically rank up in the sense that the best unlocks are the best? Or will there be variety in guns? I'm looking at the rank screens and it seems the best guns are last to unlock, but hopefully that doesn't mean everybody uses the last guns and that the earlier guns have their own advantages.

ExplosionSauce5693d ago (Edited 5693d ago )

Glad to see a more dynamic and varied lighting.
Unlike KZ2 where most of it was generally monotone. You can see the differences between cooler and warmer lit areas a lot better.

raztad5693d ago

I have watched this video so many times now. Game looks awesome.

The game sports much better textures, very clean due to an incredible AA.

In this other footage

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

You can get a feeling of the map size and how the M82 rifle looks and sounds. Pure win.

Troll_Police5693d ago (Edited 5693d ago )

@Alpha

My only complaint right now is the grenades are still hard to get them to go exactly where you want them to go. They have a weird bounce to them or something.

EDIT: I hope their getting feedback too but most people play betas just to play them and never give feedback.

-Alpha5693d ago (Edited 5693d ago )

I've never had a problem with grenades, they are a little slow to throw so you can't expect to rush in somewhere and throw nades, but I find with 3 grenades people would sit back and spam in K2.

I just don't like the fact that you can carry three.

The spawn system seems so much better, there seems to be lest cluster f*cks, but I just hope grenades don't become a problem. I'm hoping that they make people have only one grenade and that ammo refills give 2 max.

I also see that it's much easier to kill people with nearly any gun, I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not. There are perk-like abilities that people can pick, one of them gives more health and another one gives more armor, I'm not sure how that plays out.

Dammit, if I had the beta I'd write a 10 page report on everything, I really hope they are collecting proper feedback!

Edit: OK, the SMG needs a tone down IMO, people are really running and gunning with it, and it's pretty damn accurate.

Gago5693d ago (Edited 5693d ago )

so im very happy to hear the commentator say that there is alot less

#2, the game looks great, just needs some more AA cuz the jagges are very noticeable on the ground in parts of mesh surfaces and on stairs

#3 it seems as if the KZ3 devs have been playing Call of Duty, cuz the way the scores pops up in the middle of the screen is just like COD4/MW2, and it takes a less (more realistic) amount of bullets to kill any enemy

jack_burt0n5693d ago

@alpha

Yeah i have to admit it does look like it takes very little to drop someone, it will be a real shame if COD has had an influence here.

raztad5693d ago (Edited 5693d ago )

@Gago

Actually KZ3 has one of the best image quality in any game on consoles. Very few jaggies if any.

http://www.pict.com/album/7...

That was taken from NeoGaf as well.

@bellow

Those look to me like video compression issues. Check the still images, you wont find those jaggies.

Gago5693d ago (Edited 5692d ago )

In KZ2 and in this video there are clearly jagges on the walls, stairs, and parts of the ground

pretty distracting, but a minor blight on a great looking game

HeavenlySnipes5693d ago

They only give the rockets launchers 1 rocket. So if you miss its done.

Also, from playing KZ2 I ca tell you that different weapons have different advantages for each situation. If you're looking for close quarter combat you use the smg, shotgun or the Helghast assualt rifle. Med to long range is for te ISA assualt rifle, the FAL type weapon (sorry I don't remember the names) or the sniper. One weapon won't dominate online in this game I think because they improved the accuracy of the weapons and also elimanated the input lag.

tacosRcool5692d ago

I want to be part of the Beta!!!!

SaberEdge5692d ago

The graphics are definitely improved over Killzone 2 (which, lets face it, was already amazing). The lighting seems even better and the textures also seem to have gotten a bump in quality. The MLAA anti-aliasing appears to be doing a very good job of smoothing out the jaggies. It has an extremely clean look in this video.

I've always liked the gameplay and the new additions like the brutal melees look great. I am also glad that they have made the controls more responsive. It seems like a tighter, sleeker game all around.

SaberEdge5692d ago

@Gago

I saw what you are talking about, but in my opinion it is very minor. You are never going to find a game that has zero jaggies. I notice small amounts of aliasing, especially specular aliasing, even in PC games with high levels of anti-aliasing turned on.

The other thing is, MLAA is a new technique that gives great results on the majority of edges within the frame, but so far its one weakness is that the edges of sub-pixel objects are not detected and therefor essentially have no anti-aliasing applied. What that means is that very thin objects will still have some aliasing present on them. However, the advantage of MLAA is that most edges have a clean look that is equal or greater than the effect of 16xMSAA.

All in all, I agree with the guy in the video that Killzone 3 is setting a new benchmark on the PS3. Uncharted 2 is amazing and currently is the best looking game on any console in my opinion, but I really do think that Killzone 3 is pushing things to a new level.

Gago5692d ago

im pretty sure KZ3 uses largely the same engine as KZ2, with some modifications like lighting, less input lag, effects

and im pretty sure its using that exact same AA tech as KZ2, which was QAA, thats equivalent to 2X MSAA with some blur on textures as a drawback

idk, can you post a source confirming MLAA, cuz i really don't think its useing it

DORMIN5692d ago

Best part of video:

"Thanks for watching, I'll see you guys next time."

Then the helghast soldier comes up from behind and slits his throat.

Around 6:56

LoVeRSaMa5692d ago

I totally agree with you, I mentioned it in a last post and got lots of negative feedback, I am not THAT good myself, but I want to see the weapons tested and the mechs and jetpacks, but lots of the beta videos they just die alot :P

None the less look forward to playing this game myself.

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Longrod_Von_Hugendon5693d ago (Edited 5693d ago )

GG multiplayer looks like everyone else single-player campaign! amazing! game looks very polished and it's still only a beta. damn! if you'll excuse me I need to go change my shorts :D

another thing that have to add is more weapons, hopefully they'll listen to user feedback.

@HS

Thanks for the info. I guess they won't reveal everything in MP before it's debut. :( lol

HeavenlySnipes5693d ago

I sawa silencer machine pistol, double barrel pistol shotgun, the magnum, the new STA, and the normal machine pistol (its the one from KZ liberation). Along with the jetpack and the exoskeleton. The game is amazingly more accurate and the gmeplayis friggin awesome.

-Alpha5693d ago (Edited 5693d ago )

Damn, lucky you: Do you know if there is gun variety though?

Like, are you finding that the latest unlocks are the best, or are you finding that you have to choose in a class according to play style? Basically, do the earlier guns have their own advantages? I don't like the idea of having the best guns last, I'm hoping after a majority rank up that the earlier guns can be formidable against the later guns. Otherwise it's going to be the same guns for the same class like in K2.

How do you find the speed? Don't you think the SMG is so much more easier to use? Less shots to make kills, right? Do you find that a problem?

Oh, and leave feedback on their forums!

scar205692d ago

@ blaster-master Are you serious prone in kz3 come on dude we don't want another cod.

gameraxis5692d ago

PLENTY OF WEAPONS... if the final build has as much weapons as cod (or a few less is fine) i will be ECSTATIC... every other concern has been proven fixed, or improved... plus added features, don't know how, but improved graphics... this game will be killzone2 on roids... a TRUE sequel... i just hope there's like 4 or 5 weapons per class like lmg, ar, pistol, heavy explosives etc... i don't want to get bored with the weapons like i did k2.... OMG THAT WAS AMAZING, u can tell they kept the weight and made it silk ala COD... CANT FREAKING WAIT!!!

Ravage275692d ago

The control changes are a non-issue for me because like every single game i've played in the last 10 years, i'm sure i'll adapt to it within days.

What's important is that KZ3 retains the feel of the solid gunplay in KZ2 with minimum aim-assist that is plaguing shooters nowadays. Some weapons like the STA14 are even more AWESOME now. The rate of fire is f-ing sweet! BAM BAM! BAM BAM! I can easily see myself spending a hundred hours using the STA14 alone.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

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guitarded775693d ago

Started playing the beta last night... it's beyond good, with a few issues like not being able to run up stairs occasionally. KZ3 was already a pre-order, but now I can't wait to get hold of the full retail game.

Hideo_Kojima5692d ago

This looks like a better more polished game than Uncharted 2.
Just imagine how awesome Uncharted 3 will be :P

MidnytRain5692d ago

Can't wait. One thing I like in my sequels is a new GUI/HUD. Something about the layouts, even if they're small changes make it feel just a bit fresher.

GiggMan5693d ago

About the controls: "No control lag" "Silky smooth and feels great"

One persons opinion but so far it sounds promising.

bananasNmonkeys5693d ago

Are there any new guns or gun customisation?

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piroh544d 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.

FinalFantasyFanatic544d 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.

Storm23544d 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.

lockedongamer1543d ago (Edited 543d 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!

Chocoburger534d 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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SullysCigar1110d ago

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

1Victor1110d ago

Can’t wait for their next franchise

SullysCigar1110d ago

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

jznrpg1109d ago

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

badz1491109d 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!

Vengeance11381110d 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 Kim1110d ago

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

VersusDMC1110d 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?

Vengeance11381110d ago

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

solideagle1110d 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.

Phoenix761110d 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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REDGUM1109d ago

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

thesoftware7301110d ago (Edited 1110d 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.

blacktiger1109d ago

thank you fps lover, I'm with you

talocaca1110d ago

Such a wonderful studio. They deserve all their success.

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

OzzY-waZZy1110d ago (Edited 1110d ago )

Kinda wish they move on from Horizon tbh.

lukasmain1109d ago

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

Imalwaysright1109d 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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bouzebbal1860d ago

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

MadLad1861d 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.

Applejack1861d 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_B1860d ago

Even emulators are super simple to use.

jukins1860d 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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Vegamyster1860d 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.

SinkingSage1860d ago

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

Rachel_Alucard1860d ago (Edited 1860d 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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AzubuFrost1861d ago

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

Shane Kim1860d ago

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

MadLad1860d ago

Did you purposely miss the entire point of my post?

Inverno1860d 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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RevXM1861d ago

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

Magatsuhi1860d ago

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

Binarycode1860d ago

2 is the better game.

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

Omar3li1860d ago

60fps is peasant for FPS games now

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