Sony Announce The Killzone 3 Beta Launches 25th October And Reveal How To Be A Part

Sony have announced the Killzone 3 beta starts on 25th October. This multiplayer beta will have the all new Operations game type, party system, jet packs, and exoskeletons. Guerrilla Games will be looking for user feedback on the beta, whether its bugs, cheats, or gameplay, so they can make the final game better.

The only way to get access to this beta is to be a Playstation Plus Subscriber. on October 14th, a special Killzone 3 XMB theme will be available in the Playstation Plus part of the Playstation Network Store. the first 10,000 people to download this theme will get access to the public beta. a special code will be emailed to those who are successful.



Press Release

London, 7th October: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today announced a Public Beta Trial for the upcoming Killzone®3 for PlayStation®3 (PS3TM) - putting the next iteration of the iconic first person shooter through rigorous testing at the hands of the toughest, most demanding critics in existence: the fans. On 25 October, fans of the franchise will have their chance to sample the multiplayer mode for Killzone 3, including the all-new ‘Operations' game type, party system, and jetpack and exoskeleton vehicles. Not only will participants get an exclusive look at the explosive cinematic experience and a chance to hone their skills ahead of launch, but they'll be able to shape the final experience themselves - the trial will call for fans to provide honest gameplay feedback, report any bugs and cheats they find, and help test the network code in large-scale, real-world scenarios.

But you've got to be quick! Access will only be granted to the first 10,000 PlayStation Plus subscribers in PAL territories - to secure a place and ensure you don't miss out, follow the steps below:

1. Become a PlayStation Plus subscriber: access is limited to PlayStation Plus subscribers, so if you're not enjoying the many benefits of PlayStation Plus membership yet, now is the time to sign up!

1. Download the exclusive Killzone 3 XMB Theme from PlayStation Plus section of the PlayStation Store on October 14

1. Check your email! If you're among the first 10,000 to download the Killzone 3 XMB Theme, you will receive an email on October 25th containing the Public Beta Trial promotion code and further instructions through the address you registered as your PSN Sign-In ID

Don't miss your chance to be part of the action. Exclusive to PS3, Killzone 3 is due to arrive later this year. Find out more at www.killzone.com.

ENDS

About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
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Sony Have Released A Developer Interview For Killzone 3 Showing Playstation Move Controls

Sony have released a new developer interview for Killzone 3. this video has Jeff Rubentsein, from the Playstation Blog, interviewing Steven Ter Heide from Guerilla Games. the main focus of the interview is Playstation Move controls in Killzone 3. the video shows in-game footage of someone using Playstation Move, and the Navigation Controller, whilst Steven describes how its been used in the game. Steven also reveals Guerilla Games are currently testing to see if people are better with Move or a Dual Shock 3 in Killzone 3 Multiplayer, but there will be matchmaking were people can say if they want to play against Move or Dual Shock 3 players.



From USA Playstation Blog

Guerrilla Games Announce Killzone 3 Is Coming Out In The USA On 22nd February

Guerrilla Games have announced that Killzone 3 is coming out in the USA on 22nd February.

From USA Playstation Blog

Guerrilla Games Announce Joris De Man Is Providing The Music Score For Killzone 3

Guerrilla Games have announced that Joris De Man is proving the music score for Killzone 2. Joris De Man has previously worked with Guerrilla Games in providing the music score for Killzone 2, a score which won him the Ivor Novello Award for "Best Original Video Game Score".

Press Release

LONDON, England - 23rd August, 2010 - Following his landmark IVOR NOVELLO award-winning musical achievement for the first-person shooter video game KILLZONE® 2 on PLAYSTATION®3, Dutch-born composer JORIS DE MAN returns to provide a new original music score for the highly anticipated next installment in the blockbuster franchise, KILLZONE®3. Internationally renowned for his epic, powerful and sweeping orchestral music, Joris de Man's rousing theatrical score for KILLZONE 3 enhances the game's Hollywood-style, action-focused narrative and propels the dramatic movie sequences and cinematic, visceral gameplay. His most ambitious compositional work yet, Joris de Man will record his symphonic music at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios. Developed by Guerrilla Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, KILLZONE 3 is scheduled for release in February 2011.

"Joris is the kind of composer that keeps developing his skills and throughout the years he always manages to amaze us with new sounds, themes and direction in his music and for KILLZONE 3 he's doing exactly that again," said Mathijs de Jonge, Game Director at Guerrilla Games. "KILLZONE 3 will be the seventh title that I've worked on with Joris and it's great to see how the projects we work on keep growing both in scale as well as popularity. I think it's very important to have this kind of creative connection with the composer as it adds so much to the experience when music and game complement each other."

In May 2010, Joris de Man was presented with the inaugural award for "Best Original Video Game Score" for the KILLZONE 2 soundtrack at the 55th IVOR NOVELLO AWARDS ceremony held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London. The IVORS are presented annually by the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters (BASCA) and are respected worldwide as the major platform for recognizing and rewarding Britain's songwriting and composing talents. They are the only major music award to be judged and presented by the writing community. The music of KILLZONE was also celebrated at the "JOYSTICK 3.0" concert in Sweden performed by the Malmo Symphony Orchestra. The JOYSTICK symphonic concert series currently holds the world record for a game music performance with an attendance of 17,000 at the first show in 2006. KILLZONE will be performed at the Gothenburg Symphonic Orchestra's "SCORE" concert in Sweden this November.

Composer Joris de Man commented, "Winning the Ivor this year gave me such a boost because receiving was not just recognition for my work on the score, but being awarded it in its first year meant being part of a growing appreciation of game music in general. The achievement spurred me on and has given me a new energy that I hope will be heard in the music I'm now writing for KILLZONE 3. I was thrilled to be invited again to work alongside the team at Guerrilla; they continue to push the limits of design and technology and I'm really proud to be a part of their next opus."

Following on the heels of the highly acclaimed KILLZONE 2, players will once again face the hostile Helghast army, battling overwhelming odds in the fight for human survival. KILLZONE 3 delivers the definitive cinematic sci-fi war experience with an immersive single-player campaign as well as multiplayer action in the war against the Helghast. KILLZONE 3 will be fully playable in Stereoscopic 3D, immersing you in the heart of the action. While you experience this world in incredible, High Definition, Stereoscopic 3D detail - you'll learn to fear what's around every single corner. For more information please visit http://www.killzone.com.

Killzone is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Developed by Guerrilla. © 2010 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. "PlayStation", and "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "SONY" and "make.believe" are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Killzone®3 ©2010 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Developed by Guerrilla. Killzone is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. All rights reserved.

Sony Have Released A New Killzone 3 Trailer Showing Multiplayer

Sony have released a new trailer for Killzone 3 showing off Multiplayer in the game. the trailer shows that classes and their power-ups have returned and that the jet packs from the single player game are also included. the trailer shows that you can control mechs (called Exoskeletons in the game), which were in Killzone 2, and that its possible to kill someone in a mech. Brutal Melee attacks can also be performed and the blog say that there will be more ranks, abilities, and awards.



From USA Playstation Blog

Sony And Guerrilla Game Release A Killzone 3 Gameplay Trailer

Sony and Guerrilla Games have released the first gameplay trailer for Killzone 3. this trailer is set in a Arctic esq location and shows your main ESA character fighting solo and fighting with a team against many Helghast Soldiers. The trailer shows the ESA attacking a oil platform style building and you shooting across a snowy terrain. The backpack is also shown being used by both the ESA and Helghast.

Sony Have Released The First Killzone 3 Trailer

Sony have released the first trailer for Killzone 3. this first trailer is more like a stylish teaser trailer with no gameplay shown, but it does show some aspects of Killzone 3 gameplay like the new brutal Melee combat system. the trailer also ends with a ISA soldier putting on a Helghast Helmet.



From EU Playstation Blog

Sony Release A Video Interview With Guerrilla Games‘ Steven Ter Heide That Also Shows Killzone 3 Gameplay

Sony have released a video interview between Sony's Jeff Rubenstein and Guerrilla Games' Steven Ter Heide. in the video they talk about what wasn't added in Killzone 2 and what they were adding to Killzone 3, like the jetpacks that were in Killzone Liberation. they also discuss the friendly rivalry between the Sony teams to produce the best looking games and how they're going to Win it. its revealed that after the Killzone 2 DLC was finished, Guerrilla Games moved straight onto Killzone 3. The interview also reveals that Killzone 3 won't have loading times.

If you watch the video carefully, best to do so in HD, you can see in the background on the TV Killzone 3 running. it appears to be a loop of gameplay footage, but it does show many new things in the game, like new weapon and new Melee Kills. familiar things from Killzone 2 are also shown, like the cover mechanic, weapon re-loading, and enemy AI.



From USA Playstation Blog

Sony Officially Announce Killzone 3 And That It Will Be Playable In 3D

Sony Have Officially revealed Killzone 3 Exclusively on the Playstation 3. Sony have also confirmed that the game will be playable in 3D and revealed some of the new features and direction the story takes. The game will have more variety of Enemies, the environments are more massive and show a broader vision of Helghan. The game will also have new close range attacks that are Melee based.


One of the new units that have been revealed is the Jetpack Troopers. these were first seen in Killzone Liberation, on the PSP, and they are heavily armoured troops that can fly. They reveal the Jetpack provides the player with the ability to take off and 2 amounts of forward thrust. The Story continues from Killzone 2, putting the ISA soldiers in more trouble and at a sever disadvantage as they continue to find a way of Helghast.

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From EU Playstation Blog