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Killzone 2 is getting the 3D treatment photo

Sony seems really excited about the whole 3D gaming thing. That is probably why the most recent episode of Qore had a little primer for what people can expect when Sony adds the feature to the PlayStation 3 this summer.

While we were aware of some currently released games that would take advantage of the feature -- Super Stardust HD is actually pretty damn neat in 3D, btw -- the Qore segment showed a big one that had yet to be revealed. Surprise! It's Killzone 2

Forgetting for a moment all the challenges that face this supposed 3D gaming revolution, it's about damn time that they confirmed a first-person shooter. Hard as it would be to imagine them launching the feature without what's almost certainly the most popular genre on consoles, I've learned not to try and guess what Sony might think is a good idea.

PS3 users can check out the latest episode of Qore on PSN now.

Killzone 2 Going 3D! [The Gamer Access]








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Revariance's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 14:42
Revariance
Hm. I'm not on the 3D bandwagon, but I see a whole lot of potential if they 3-Dize a FPS and do it right.
you are so 2012's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 14:51
you are so 2012
They go beyond the limits of my imagination of how this 3D gaming will work.
Sure, something like Stardust where the whole game is on the screen from the same angle, little games like that, I get 3D being a cool little gimmick.
But regular games? Or Killzone 2?
With all the looking around and fast camera switches as well as the idea of wearing stupid glasses the whole time...well, maybe they figured it out and it'll blow our minds. But I've got a feeling we're looking at another "hey, people don't want rumble in their controllers anymore" level of smart moves.
Prove me wrong, Sony. I want to believe!
Shadowiii's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 14:53
Shadowiii
Oh boy, a mediocre game goes 3D.
I was hoping they'd try it with Uncharted 2.
CRAZYAPE69's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 14:57
CRAZYAPE69
what the fuck is a qore?
Kyle MacGregor's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 14:57
Kyle MacGregor
3D Killzone is something I would love to try.
Rocketmaus's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 14:59
Rocketmaus
And still, it is a horrible game :P
linuxguy's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 14:59
linuxguy
Shadowii: mediocre? this is not halo
I know I know don't feed the trolls
kainsec's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 15:04
kainsec
This 3d craze needs to stop. Bad enough every movie on earth is getting 3d the last thing I want is 3d gaming. One more graphical thing developers can waste time and money on rather than working on gameplay, story, and game length.
Stigmeyer's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 15:07
Stigmeyer
If done right this could be brilliant...in like 7-10 years when I can actually afford a fucking expensive as shit 3D TV. :-/
Elsa's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 15:08
Elsa
Hmmmm... I'll have to get downloading - cause I do like my Killzone 2! (though can't afford a 3D TV yet).
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 15:09
RonBurgandy2010
I really really hope 3D dies soon.


Also, Killzone 2 was kind of meh, and I got it day one.
Reien's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 15:13
Reien
Dont' care. I lost epic Killzone 2 save file because my PS3 finally gave me a YLOD. I no longer buy games that have locked files.
Corduroy Turtle's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 15:20
Corduroy Turtle
@ Twelvefiftyone:

Is it possible that Killzone 2 didn't impress everyone else as much as you? Yeah, I think so. I agree with Shadowii on this one. Big deal.
Occams electric toothbrush's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 15:21
Occams electric toothbrush
@RonBurgandy2010: Keep on hoping because it looks like, in one form or another, it's here to stay. I'm still on the fence with 3D, especially as a guy who wears glasses already.

Well at least now the browns and begies can look even more drab.
SkillzKing's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 15:29
SkillzKing
Me: Wow i cant wait to play this!
(PS3 gets YLOD)
Sony Customer Service: Hello, How may i help you?
Me:Hey there how much is it going to cost for a fix
Sony Customer Service: £150 in other words...FUCK U NIGGA U GOT SCREWED!!!!
superjay779's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 15:35
superjay779
Interesting
MountainGorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 15:37
MountainGorilla
Yeah, considering how expensive it was to make Avatar--it being the event that cemented the 3D pylons--I'm not happy to see gaming getting a 3D focus like this. This will lead to even more expensive development, shoving out any developers who can't match obscene budgets and record-breaking sales.

I'm playing through the 2009 A Boy and His Blob right now, and it screams "labor of love." This isn't the kind of game that'll get published in the 3D era (if it's even made in the first place).

I hope this trend takes a nosedive because no one can adopt the technology. It's little more than a "me too!" status symbol now, and adds nothing to films or movies (other than higher ticket prices).
MountainGorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 15:38
MountainGorilla
*Games or movies, I should've said in that last sentence.
KalosBlue's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 15:43
KalosBlue
Lol you guys complain about everything.
"OMG I have to wear GLASSES"
"ZOMG 3D ruins the game!"

shut up. I can only imagine what you guys said when analog sticks were announced
Conrad Zimmerman's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 15:59
Conrad Zimmerman
@KalosBlue: I said I hated analog sticks when they came out. I eventually became used to them and even decent with them. But when a game gives me a choice between analog stick and directional pad, it's D-pad all the way.

But here's the fallacy in your argument: Analog sticks are the standard for game controllers. I don't believe 3D will ever be a "standard" from the perspective that it's expected that you will play nearly every new game in 3D the way you play nearly every new game with analog sticks today. I just don't forsee a mass adoption rate for what's essentially a visual gimmick that will require most users to spend money on an entirely new compatible display and accessories.

When (if? I still have doubts here too) the feature becomes standard on all televisions, then it has a shot. But they'll never make a mainstream, AAA title that's solely available in 3D because they don't want to reduce the customer base. So, unlike the analog sticks, 3D will forever be optional and therefore more likely to fail.
grasslunatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 15:59
grasslunatic
I'd rather they concentrated on making games built from the ground up to utilise 3d technoloygy rather than shoehorning it into older games. I already got my fill of Killzone 2, I'm not arsed playing it again just because it's in 3d.
garethxxgod's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 16:08
garethxxgod
Killzone 2 probably has the best graphics on the PS3. It already looks great so I'm not sure it really needs it.
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 16:16
Qraze
i want porn in 3d.
buzski's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 16:30
buzski
@Shadowiii
Uncharted 2 in 3D would be awesome, Killzone 2, ehhh
KalosBlue's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 17:23
KalosBlue
Zimmerman: I understand what you mean completely about 3d, it's just how people completely dismiss this thing without seeing even footage of it. At least you tried analog. And I agree how 3d may very well be a phase, but we'll never know without seeing it, yknow?
Trevor McGee's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 17:24
Trevor McGee
@ brainderailment

Why ruin it for others who actually are into that sort of thing? If you don't want to use the 3D feature, then don't. It's really that simple. I'm not all that into it myself, so I just don't use it. I'm not hoping it fails or is removed just because I don't like it personally. That's just selfish thinking.
watermanx's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 17:52
watermanx
after playing batman AA in 3D, I can safely say that I totally love 3D.
runtheplacered's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 18:22
runtheplacered
@ Trevor McGee,

For now your logic is sound. Once it ceases to be an option (which is bound to happen) that argument won't hold water anymore.
Corduroy Turtle's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 18:37
Corduroy Turtle
@ watermanx:

I played RE5 in 3D. It was truly an amazing experience. If it's done well, it's great. However, we are on the edge of a 'me too' revolution of 3D games, as someone else mentioned above.
Mr Andy Dixon's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 18:39
Mr Andy Dixon
I'll try (almost) anything once.
John Johnson's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 19:01
John Johnson
Chances it will give you a headache: high.
Kalmah's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 20:49
Kalmah
At first I thought 3D would be retarded, but when I thought about Killzone 3D now feels SLIGHTLY retarded. WANT?
SnatchTease's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 20:58
SnatchTease
I'd rather play with my penis. It's in 3d.
Corduroy Turtle's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 21:13
Corduroy Turtle
^ So are girls. Check it out!
A Very Drunk Panda's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2010 21:17
A Very Drunk Panda
Ehh, woo. I guess. I'm not too high on 3-d at the moment, but this is mostly coming from someone who missed the bus on Avatar, and any other film that came out then to now that is in 3-d.. I haven't yet experienced it.
Naim Master's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/03/2010 02:01
Naim Master
Those explosions and in 3D? Woooh baby!
tangoliber's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/03/2010 03:52
tangoliber
Killzone is brilliant. Best multiplayer of 2009. I'm not big on 3D though.
Dv8thwonder's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/03/2010 05:37
Dv8thwonder
Only Sony would embrace a tech that would further alienate them from mainstream success.

Obvious niche is obvious...NICHE
Adonai's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/03/2010 06:40
Adonai
They can make it 3D, but it still won't give the characters any depth :D
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