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Killzone 3 For Christmas, To Support 3D And Motion Controls?

For about the past month and a half, we've been hearing whispers and various rumors that Killzone 3 might actually release towards the end of this year.

This continues as yet another source – citing other sources "close to Sony" – says the hotly anticipated FPS will release around Christmas time and furthermore, it will support both new technologies for the PlayStation 3: 3D and motion sensing with the new "Arc" controller. Either that, or it will simply support the inherent motion sensing already in the Dual Shock 3 controller; it depends on the accuracy of the translation. We're not entirely sure why we'd be interested in motion sensing controls for something like Killzone 3 , but the idea of such an intense experience in 3D…that's just plain insane . Play.tm says they asked SCEE about all of this and "have yet to receive a reply," which is hardly surprising. We're willing to bet we can predict the exact wording of that reply, if it comes at all: "we do not comment on rumor and speculation." We seriously doubt Sony is willing to talk about anything Killzone 3 -related at this point.

No, they've got other PlayStation 3 exclusives to focus on over the course of the next few weeks. But wouldn't it be nice to have both Gran Turismo 5 and Killzone 3 for 2010 holiday season? If that happens, you can bet the PS3 will once again dominate the November/December months.

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Jawknee
Jawknee
14 years ago

The Wiimote controls worked great for The Metroid Prime Trilogy. Arc could be interesting for Killzone 3. Could turn out great.

godsman
godsman
14 years ago

One problem with Wii controllers for FPS. You cannot use the Wiimote like a mouse, where the cursor is at the center of the screen. Instead it's a free roaming cursor. If the cursor is fixed at the center, your shaking hands will make you dizzy. I believe it will have the same problem with the Arc. Metroid Prime is a solution, but it doesn't feel making 180 turns.

I am doubtful if Sony can come up with a fun game with the motion controller. Imagine batting in MLB 2011. The tech demo shows how hard it is to hit a ball. That's because in real life it IS that hard. Unless we are real pro baseball players, we can't complete any motion controller games.

englishgolfer
englishgolfer
14 years ago

true point godsman concerning hitting a ball – it will be very boring to keep missing it. but i guess they'll put in a huge margin for errors to allow us mortals a chance to hit something.

SvenMD
SvenMD
14 years ago

I agree that the wiimote was fantastic in the Metroid Prime games – but it's alot slower and you don't have to be as accurate.

I don't know how it would translate to a faster paced game like KZ3. I'd just like to stick with the regular controller layout for now.

But I would love some KZ3 at Christmas.

fstop
fstop
14 years ago

GT5 and Killzone 3 for Christmas? Life just keeps getting better. My wallet just keeps getting empty though. Well worth it.

inkme101
inkme101
14 years ago

ya, sonys for damn sure been getting their fair share of my pay checks in 09 and this year!

chedison
chedison
14 years ago

Would be interesting indeed. Killzon 2 was a pretty good game so I don't have any reason to not buy the next one. Curious if there will be any gimmicks for the motion sensing.

inkme101
inkme101
14 years ago

until its done right id say motion sensing is the gimmick!

geovanwitdakick
geovanwitdakick
14 years ago

Oh boy, after Uncharted 2 last holiday season, seems like Sony has learned to make some buzz towards the end of the year. I just hope Killzone 3 isn't rushed, if it releases this year they'd have put less than 2 years into it. & they now are next-in-line to overtake Uncharted 2 as best-looking console game, rightfully so, hope they can do that, internal competition can't hurt one bit :).

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
14 years ago

2 years isn't so bad considering KZ2 only took so long because they had to make that amazing engine. They don't this time.


Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 2/22/2010 10:05:51 PM

iGraves1
iGraves1
14 years ago

Since Sony is concentrating on cerrent exclusive games like God Of War and Heavy Rain I doubt we will hear it announced untill E3. Really looking foward to this game although I'm a bit skeptical about the motion control, I just don't see it working with a game like this… But I guess I will have to wait and see, you never know how they might use it.

I C E_COLD
I C E_COLD
14 years ago

I would totally take shrooms and play this!

NoSmokingBandit
NoSmokingBandit
14 years ago

I hope they dont spend time/resources focusing on motion and 3d instead of polishing the hell out of the game. I'd really hate to see ps3 'Arc'-based games end up like shovelware wii games.

MyWorstNightmar
MyWorstNightmar
14 years ago

Well, Killzone 2 had bad motion implementation. It was like they felt compelled to insert it into the game. It was unnecessary.

Hopefully they are playing a lot of Wii games to get ideas on how to correctly use motion control. There are plenty of Nintendo developed Wii games that do a nice job, and can give them inspiration.

NoSmokingBandit
NoSmokingBandit
14 years ago

I thought KZ2's motion stuff was some of the best this gen. It wasnt intrusive and made sense in context. It was nicer than turning valves with the analog sticks.

Wii Sports is great, and Nintendo really pulled it off, but a lot of Wii games are just gimmicky.


Last edited by NoSmokingBandit on 2/23/2010 10:34:37 AM

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
14 years ago

Well, I will definitely be getting it whenever it comes out. I don't care about motion sensing or 3D since I won't be getting either, but I wouldn't mind some split screen coop.

geovanwitdakick
geovanwitdakick
14 years ago

I wonder if split-screen co-op would force them to deteriorate the game's graphics, like Naughty Dog said it would've done to Uncharted 2. Hmm, in that case I wouldn't like it, the visuals of Killzone 2 was one of it's highest selling points.

BikerSaint
BikerSaint
14 years ago

I'm thinking that if 3D & motion sensing were to be used, Sony would demand that it's done right or not at all.

And besides, Sony could always step in with their "developer help team" once again, just as they did before to help out with KZ2.

Robochic
Robochic
14 years ago

Sweet… the 3D not so much but just cause I get sick from it but the motion controller thinking this could be promising. either way can't wait for another KZ.

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
14 years ago

I'll gladly get a 3D TV when my regular old 1080p LCD dies, which could be a long time.

Qubex
Qubex
14 years ago

But World, you could always sell that TV for 2/3rds of the price, add a bit and then get a 3D TV, no?

Q!

"make.believe"

SvenMD
SvenMD
14 years ago

Yeah, I still think mine has at least 5 years in her…and I won't even think about getting a 3-D TV until then.

geovanwitdakick
geovanwitdakick
14 years ago

I can't freaking wait for this year's E3. That's probably the thing that I look forward to more than anything this year. Ben, may we count on you being there?

BikerSaint
BikerSaint
14 years ago

Yeah, The Ps3 is definitely "gonna to rock the boat" at E3 once again this year.

But as "Jaws" crusty old captain once said……

"I THINK WE'RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER BOAT"!!!!!

Scarecrow
Scarecrow
14 years ago

*jumps on the boat*

Lex Luthor
Lex Luthor
14 years ago

That was chief Brody, dude

Scarecrow
Scarecrow
14 years ago

Holy smokes! Then it's true!

Killzone 3 this year!
Another AAA title for ps3

Will get

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
14 years ago

well, bear in mind its some obscure source talking about another obscure source "close to Sony" so yeah…

Scarecrow
Scarecrow
14 years ago

Hmmmm
I have a gut feeling we'll be seeing KZ3 this year or early next year

It's an FPS (it's the "hot" genre these days), and its graphical achievements are too good for Sony to not let them continue this series.

We'll see, hopefully it's true

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
14 years ago

true, FPS don't take that long to make, I could probably slap one together using a paperclip, a rubber band, and some tinfoil.

rogers71
rogers71
14 years ago

Wouldn't that be a MacGyver FPS?

buckoboy1
buckoboy1
14 years ago

a mc guiver game would be the Shit!!!

BTNwarrior
BTNwarrior
14 years ago

hopefully they will give us back alternate fire. If not it'll still probably be my favorite FPS of the year

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
14 years ago

If that means we can have two different weapons at a time instead of being stuck with the Magnum then I'm all for it.

LimitedVertigo
LimitedVertigo
14 years ago

I wont buy this game.

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
14 years ago

because it's not on PC?

LimitedVertigo
LimitedVertigo
14 years ago

EXACTLY

MyWorstNightmar
MyWorstNightmar
14 years ago

PC elitist snob!

LimitedVertigo
LimitedVertigo
14 years ago

Pff, when it comes to a few genres sure. Sony has taken far more of my money than any other gaming company, keep that in mind.

Ben Dutka PSXE
Ben Dutka PSXE
14 years ago

LAWLZ

Xra897
Xra897
14 years ago

Killzone 3D
🙂


Last edited by Xra897 on 2/23/2010 12:06:58 AM

___________
___________
14 years ago

motion controls?
fine as long as we are not forced into using them.
if i cant play KZ3 with my traditional DS3 sony are getting a very unpleasant phone call.
IF they do have 3D support in there i hope they fully implement it into the gameplay, instead of tacking it on.
hopefully they have all the effects, and bullet time in 3D.
imagine bullets flying towards your face, than a grenade explodes and you have cement and metal shrapnel flying towards your face.
most PC games that do support 3D are sadly only surroundings based, none of the effects are 3D so you barley notice it.
metro 2033 is the first game to have particle effects in 3D so thats going to be very interesting.
hopefully i can find a retailer that stocks 3D monitors and the Nvidia tech by then.
i can not believe how fu***ng hard it is to find this stuff.
ive been to like 30 PC stores, who sell video cards, PCs, laptops, monitors.
everything PC related but none of them stock the 3D tech.
Nvidia WHAT THE FU** IS THE POINT OF CREATING THIS STUFF IF YOUR NOT GOING TO HAVE ANY RESELLERS SUPPLYING IT??????????????????????????
O, and while your at it hurry the %$#@ up and release your DX11 cards too!

Alienange
Alienange
14 years ago

Love the wording they use. "It will support both new technologies." Only "support" it? Why's that? Because in order to make money, the game has to be freaking awesome on a 1080p LCD while using a Dualshock3 controller.

Turbey
Turbey
14 years ago

Highly doubt K3 will come out this year. Sony aren`t the type to rush out a game. If GG ask for more time for polishing and stuff, Sony will gladly give it to them. If it`s a FPS that will come out for PS3 in 2010 it`s Resistance 3(which I really are looking forward to), And K3 for 2011 🙂

Qubex
Qubex
14 years ago

Turkey, but the hype machine steam engine needs to be fed coal, like from now… look what one is fighting against… the previous comments (in the previous article) about how ignorant xBots are and GameStoppers… it makes me shudder…

The hype machine needs to get going… and get going it will…

The true Legions we are 🙂

KZ3, I await you – your humble servant!

Q!

"make.believe"


Last edited by Qubex on 2/23/2010 6:34:14 AM

Qubex
Qubex
14 years ago

Sry, it was supposed to be "Turbey" and not "Turkey"…

Q!

"make.believe"

Turbey
Turbey
14 years ago

K3 will never get as much hype as K2, and I`m glad for that 😛 That`s pretty much a safe bet.

3 things I wish for K3:

1: More colorful singelplayer, and multiplayer.
2: More open worlds.
3: ….and more weapons please 😛

Maybe kill Rico to!

I laughed when you called me Turkey…thank you for that 😛

Qubex
Qubex
14 years ago

Lol Turbey… well as you know for Thanksgiv'n… you can never put a good'ol fiesty turkey down, right? ::pluck pluck::

…but when it is down the turkey will keep on giv'n…

Q!

"plucked your feathers shall be"

Shams
Shams
14 years ago

I hope they fix the voice acting. Hearing, "Come oooon, Sev," or "Help me motherf***er, right noooow!" in the thick of battle for the 50th time, detracted from the atmosphere, which is such a pity, since they spent so much time and resources creating that atmosphere with cutting-edge visuals. They should take their time, and a little guidance from Naughty Dog wouldn't hurt, either.


Last edited by Shams on 2/23/2010 6:57:33 AM

redman479
redman479
14 years ago

I, for one, am not a developer. So if Guerilla chooses to implement either of these technologies into their game then I'm pretty sure they've found a way to make it work effectively.