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Rare PlayStation Home goodies go for big bucks

by David Hinkle { Jul 1st 2009 at 7:00PM }

GameZine did some snooping around eBay recently, and found some of the more rare PlayStation Home items were going for a surprising amount of money. Two examples were presented in an InFamous reaper costume that sold for $30 (that's like 18 Slurpees) and a Killzone 2 Helghast outfit that went for -- you may want to brace your hindquarters for this one -- a whopping $66. That is more than the frakkin' game!

So, Joystiq has come up with a plan:

Create a Joystiq-themed Home space (there may be some minor kidnapping of designers involved, but we'll flesh that out later)
Make sure it is the only one in existence
???
Profit

Fool-proof plan, doncha think?

Killzone 2 patch delayed

by Jem Alexander { May 29th 2009 at 2:00PM }

Oh, Sony. You were on such a roll! We haven't had to write a PlayStation post with the word "delayed" in the headline for quite a while now. Nevermind, it's happened now. The Killzone 2 patch that we discussed yesterday, which will add a party system, Skirmish Mode tweaks and a new "High Precision" control system has been delayed, according to a tweet from the official Guerrilla Games twitter account.

There's no word on when it'll be out, but it won't be this week. In another tweet, Guerrilla Games says that it doesn't have an exact date, but it "shouldn't be much longer." Sometime next week then, hopefully.

Killzone 2 patch improves game based on player feedback

by Jem Alexander { May 27th 2009 at 2:15PM }

Killzone 2 is set to be patched tomorrow -- May 28 -- with a collection of updates based on direct feedback from gamers. Version 1.27 will add quite a few new features, with the highlights including a new party system, Skirmish mode tweaks, new control options and overall improvements to the balance of the game.

The party system will allow you to join your friends from within the Join Game menu, as seen above, and factions and squads are now persistent throughout multiple games. The Skirmish mode tweaks include the unlocking of all badges within the mode, allowing everyone to "experience the full range of weapons and abilities available in the Warzone." Also, a new High Precision control method makes the analogue sticks far more sensitive to small movements.

The inclusion of a party system will no doubt delight many of you. It's nice to see Guerrilla continuing to shower us with new content and features. This patch should tide us over until the Flash and Thunder pack comes out next month.

Killzone 2 'Flash and Thunder' pack dated June 11

by Jem Alexander { May 20th 2009 at 12:45PM }

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The second map pack for Killzone 2 has just been announced by Sony. The "Flash and Thunder" pack contains two Killzone 1 level remakes, namely Beach Head, in which you're tasked with resisting a Helghast invasion force on a coastal stronghold, and The Southern Hills, in which it's the ISA's turn to invade a Helghast hilltop compound.

N~~o word on pricing ye~~t The pack will cost $5.99 and you can expect to see it on the PlayStation Network store on June 11 -- that's just a few weeks away!

Update: Screenshots gathered, gallery and price added. Video now available after the break.

Gallery: Killzone 2 Flash And Thunder Map Pack

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NPD: Killzone 2 deploys 58K copies in April

by David Hinkle { May 19th 2009 at 1:00PM }

Guerrilla Games' FPS Killzone 2 passed the one million milestone a little while back, but it doesn't seem to be content with that. No, in fact, it's still selling copies, as the NPD numbers from April show the game unloaded 58,000 more units onto US soil, Gamasutra reports. This brings the US total for the game up to 677,000 copies, or about 4,739,000,000 dead Helghan.

Guerrilla Games: Next Killzone 2 DLC to be 'best looking thing we have ever made'

by David Hinkle { May 12th 2009 at 11:30AM }

Now that the first round of Killzone 2 DLC has been deployed to the battlefield, many eyes are looking to Guerilla Games for word on the next DLC offering. Next Gamer caught up to the game's producer Sebastian Downie and grilled him on all things DLC. Downie could not reveal any details, but did offer that "it's the best looking thing we have ever made."

With E3 only a few weeks away, we're willing to bet we'll catch a glimpse of this visual tour de force in LA. Until then, we'll console ourselves online with the other 999,999 people players.

[Via VG247]

Play against the Killzone 2 devs on May 5

by Jem Alexander { May 4th 2009 at 9:15PM }

What are you up to from 10am PST/1pm EST on Tuesday May 5th? Heads up -- that's either today or tomorrow, depending on when you're reading this. Cancel those plans, because you've got a playdate for "at least a couple of hours" with some of the developers of Killzone 2 in their snazzy new Steel And Titanium maps. There will be official Guerrilla Games servers made available starting at these times, the passwords for which can be obtained through the PlayStation Blog twitter account before the event begins.

There will also be various Guerrilla Games developers snooping around the various public servers, in case you don't make it into the official servers. Europeans will be happy to hear that a similar event will be held for them "very shortly after." We're taking that to mean a matter of days, rather than a matter of hours.

New features added to Killzone Command Center

by Griffin McElroy { Apr 30th 2009 at 10:00PM }

We realize that the hardcore Killzone 2 fans among you are probably too busy enjoying the "Steel and Titanium" map pack to do any internetting right now, but if you haven't checked out the shooter's official site recently, you should really point your browser in that direction.

The Killzone Command Center recently underwent a huge revamp, adding in a number of oft-requested features. Chief among these additions is the ability to upload and view battle replays, though the non-cinematically inclined have plenty to check out as well -- for instance, the site's improved tournament tracking page and live updates of featured matches are well worth a gander. Said gandering can be performed by clicking this here link.

PSN Thursday: Marvel vs Capcom vs the Helghast

by Jem Alexander { Apr 30th 2009 at 5:15PM }

Two big deals appear on the PSN Store in the US this week. Killzone 2 gets its first batch of DLC and the Marvel vs Capcom 2 demo is now available for everyone to enjoy. Yes, even those of you in Europe, if you've got a US account. Other than that it's mostly DLC, including even more Disgaea 3 content. PSP owners have a Patapon 2 demo to try out in preparation for its imminent release.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:

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Killzone 2 multiplayer reaches 1 million participants

by David Hinkle { Apr 30th 2009 at 11:20AM }

The Killzone 2 leaderboards aren't just for tracking who's best at putting down Helghast scum (or the invading ISA, if that's how you roll). The leaderboards are also handy for when you need to keep track of a milestone, like Killzone 2's millionth player to log in online, for example.

That's right, Killzone 2 has over one million folks taking the fight online, achieving the number in little over two months of being on store shelves. Based on sales data, this also means that roughly 2/3rds of the people that purchased the game have taken it online, which is impressive in and of itself. And with so many of the people that bought the game going online to try their skills against the rest of the world, we're willing to bet that Sony will sell a good deal of Steel and Titanium to gamers.

[Via PS3Center]

European PSN update for April 30

by Jem Alexander { Apr 30th 2009 at 10:00AM }

The weekly DLC onslaught continues this week with the anticipated release of Killzone 2's "Steel And Titanium" pack. Cops and Robbers also make their appearance on the streets of Paradise City and Egyptian gods invade LittleBigPlanet. A few more PSP classics have also been released for those who feel that UMDs are on the way out.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:

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Joyswag: Killzone 2 Signature Series Guide

by Andrew Yoon { Apr 28th 2009 at 7:30PM }

Killzone 2 is getting brand new DLC this week -- you don't want to get spanked on the online battlefield, do you? We're giving away ten copies of the official Killzone 2 guide, filled with tips and tricks to survive the battlefield, online and off. Master the different ranks you can play as, and earn every ribbon and medal.

Leave a comment telling us the most difficult Trophy you've unlocked in Killzone 2. (See the Trophy list here.)
You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec)
Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day
This entry period ends at 5:00 pm ET on Thursday, April 30
At that time, we'll randomly select ten winners to receive a copy of the Killzone 2 Brady Games Signature Series Guide (MSRP: $20).
For a list of complete rules, click here

Now, once you brush up your Killzone skills, you'll want to join the Killzone 2 Online Championship Tournament. Find out more after the break.

Gallery: Killzone 2: Steel and Titanium

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Killzone 2 DLC adds 12 new Trophies

by Andrew Yoon { Apr 21st 2009 at 4:30PM }

The upcoming "Steel and Titanium" DLC pack for Killzone 2 will also add 12 new Trophies to the game, all Bronze. Two two maps will feature six Trophies each, encouraging players to utilize all the various classes and tactics available in multiplayer. To check out the new Trophies, click past the break.

[Thanks, Bahamut44-4!]

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Killzone 2 'Steel and Titanium' DLC priced

by David Hinkle { Apr 21st 2009 at 2:55PM }

If your metal death penis is in need of some more metal deathing, then you're likely anticipating Killzone 2's DLC pack, "Steel and Titanium." We all know it's coming on April 30, but we haven't heard of a price. Well, thanks to the PlayStation Blog, we now know it'll set gamers back a cool $5.99.

The blog was also kind enough to put up a trailer showing off the two new multiplayer maps (Vekta Cruiser and Wasteland Bullet). You can watch it after the break.

Gallery: Killzone 2: Steel and Titanium

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Killzone 2 patch goes live on April 22

by Xav de Matos { Apr 20th 2009 at 4:00PM }

A laundry list of fixes and features are planned for Killzone 2's 1.24 patch, set to go live on April 22. Included in the patch are fixes for multiple multiplayer exploits and a number of stability issues. The patch arrives just as Japanese gamers are about to welcome Killzone 2 to stores on April 23 and promises to sync files in preparation of the launch.

According to detailed patch notes on the official PlayStation forum, Guerrilla Games hopes patch 1.24 will make finding and connecting with friends much easier and have spiced up multiplayer competition by including three additional ranks to the top of the rankings -- known as 'Hardcore ranks.' But our favorite addition has to be new load screens that advertise the upcoming DLC, 'Steel and Titanium,' releasing on April 30.

At this rate, the next patch may as well add a giant hand that reaches out from your console to slap anyone who passes on the DLC. Detailed patch notes can be found after the break.

[Via CVG]

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