PlayStation has “officially retired” the franchise website for its first-party shooter, Killzone. Although neither developer Guerrilla nor Sony have commented publicly on the change, the statement says the decision “doesn’t affect online multiplayer modes, player statistics or ranking data” but did confirm that it’s now “no longer possible” to create …
Read More »Sony probably isnt teasing a new PS5 Killzone game in its UI video
Sony’s PS5 UI video probably wasn’t being used to tease a new Killzone game, despite what some fans might believe. A recent post from Reddit user Cryptostormz (opens in new tab) noted that Killzone appeared to be front-and-centre of yesterday’s video, but it’s looking unlikely that that’s going to transition …
Read More »PS4 vs Xbox One – Which is best in 2020?
If Nintendo’s Switch doesn’t tickle your fancy, it’s currently a two-way decision between PS4 vs Xbox One. Each console has particular strengths and weaknesses that go deeper than which games are exclusive to each system (though games are certainly a huge factor), and deciding how to spend your hard-earned money …
Read More »That Killzone graphics lawsuit got thrown out of court
The lawsuit brought against Sony over claims it mislead gamers about the graphical quality of Killzone Shadow Fall (opens in new tab)’s multiplayer has been dismissed “with prejudice”. A fancy legal way of saying ‘take a hike and don’t come back’. Alright, technically ‘dismissed with prejudice’ means it’s a final …
Read More »Killzones intro made me reassess the next console generation
Editor’s note: This article discusses the first 15 minutes of Killzone: Shadow Fall. Check out our PS4 review and Killzone: Shadow Fall review for non-spoilers. The game opens, first person, as usual. I am looking out a window at a ramshackled checkpoint set up by some Helghast guards. Right now …
Read More »Killzone: Shadow Fall review
There I was, gleefully shooting red-eyed Helghast to bits when I came across a regular Helghast citizen whose dead wife was draped across his lap. He sat there, crying his unmasked, normal-looking eyes out, going on and on about how all of this–the fighting, the dying, the being alive–was just …
Read More »PS4: The tech is good, Sonys creative bravery is even better
A colleague, who shall remain nameless, told me this morning that seven years on and £425 down he still isn’t really convinced that his PS3 has been a worthwhile investment overall. I told him I thought he was mad. Because however badly Sony’s current (last?) generation started, by its mid-point …
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