1up has posted a preview of what is to come in this issue:
For all its hype, graphically stunning PS3 first-person shooter Killzone 2 has been something of a mystery since its infamous E3 2005 debut. But in the August issue of EGM -- shipping to subscribers now -- we finally take a look behind the curtain at exactly what this game will offer. In our massive 12-page cover story, Shane Bettenhausen gets to try the game out and
is surprised at what he discovers.
Before jumping into the new game, we've got a round-up of the story and characters from the previous two Killzone titles, so you don't need to be left behind if you never played them. In addition to discussing the general shooting gameplay, we also had the first chance to play with vehicular combat via a powerful tank that will be at the player's disposal for certain sections of the game. And that's not all for weaponry -- we also compare the guns and equipment of the ISA (i.e. the good guys) and the Helghast (i.e. the bad guys).
On top of our hands-on time with the game, we also interview Guerilla Games and get their thoughts on the original controversial trailer, the delay to 2009, and how they got stuck with the "Halo-killer" tag that they feel doesn't really stick. Guerilla managing director Hermen Hulst tell us, "Killzone's always been a very different beast than Halo. So none of us really wanted to make that comparison." Nevertheless, they're hoping to polish their second attempt at a major FPS release in this franchise to the point where it can compete with the big boys of the genre, including Call of Duty 4. Will they pull it off? Check out our preview and decide for yourself.
The August issue of EGM should be hitting subscribers in the coming days, and it will be available at newsstands soon.
Could this be a positive preview from 1UP of all sources? :O
James "the Milkman" has also posted a preview of what we're going to see in his blog:
New issue of EGM should be hitting loyal subscribers any day now, and the polybagged version should be hitting newsstands so not-so-loyal single issue purchasers can get their copies about a week after that. The cover story -- cleverly titled 'Zone Defense' -- was written by Mr. Shane Bettenhausen, who I sent off to Amsterdam to report on tran-sexual hookers and hash bars and the PS3 game everyone wants, and not in that order.
What was really great about working on this issue was that Sony really came through for us, and for you the reader, in terms of assets. The cover, for example, was a collaborative venture, which they created based on our direct input. There's even a little easter egg on the cover art you might not notice at first. And the screens in the feature are kick-ass as well, especially the screenshots showcasing the game's tank battles and vehicular combat.
But my favorite piece of art is the opening spread, which Guerilla/Sony made as an homage to our Valve cover on 1UP. Whether you care about Killzone 2 or not, this image is hot, and the only way to see the full thing is in the new EGM, the magazine that cares about how shit looks.
