Killzone 3 To Focus On Storyline, Hollywood Talent Tapped

Guerrilla Games has already said they plan to put a strong emphasis on the storyline in Killzone 3, and they're recruiting top talent to assist in that endeavor.

According to what the game's senior producer Steven Ter Heide told BitMob, the team learned a lot from Naughty Dog's Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (what developer didn't?), in that a lighthearted approach to a relatively serious plot works pretty darn well. As many of you will remember, the story in KZ2 was very dark, which Guerrilla acknowledges and although war is always serious, they're going to eliminate some of the "grim overtones" for the upcoming third installment. On the graphical side, they'll definitely look to upgrade and overhaul so we should once again get the best-looking FPS available, and as for the writing, they're attacking it with gusto. In addition to the new writing talent, Guerrilla has decided to tap Hollywood for some professional help:

"And at the same time we know that a lot of the strength of the story lies in your delivery, that’s something that obviously came from Uncharted as well. If you’ve got some proper actors in there and the chemistry between the actors is good, they’ll start to kind of improvise on the lines and make the story a lot better, because it feels more natural that way. So we’re also looking to bring in a lot of Hollywood talent this time around to make sure that the chemistry is there, and the level of acting elevates the storytelling as well."

We must wholeheartedly agree. Uncharted 2 boasted the most professional, most exceptional voice cast of the generation; it really was movie-quality. Therefore, it's not surprising at all to see Guerrilla wish to emulate such excellence, especially when they're addressing one of the few drawbacks of KZ2. The more we hear, the more we already love KZ3.

Related Game(s): Killzone 2

5/31/2010 9:09:56 PM John Shepard

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ShadowRunner
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 9:47:19 PM
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I hope this time they grab a GOTY!!!

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Snaaaake
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:01:44 PM

FPS grabbing GOTY?
Hard indeed......

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Kowhoho
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:08:09 PM

Modern Warfare.

4 up, 10 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:05:18 PM

POTY, Porn of the Year, Call of Booty: Modern Whorefare.

19 up, 3 down

Shams
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:32:09 PM

LOL! Totally!

3 up, 1 down

ShadowRunner
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 2:54:39 AM

I don't see anything wrong about an FPS getting a GOTY, as long as its innovative and fun. The problem is with all these FPS games coming out each day, we are gradually losing interest for this genre.

8 up, 0 down

Kowhoho
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 3:14:49 PM

Uh oh! So many thumbs down! Sorry guys, I wasn't trying to be facetious or mean... Just lazy, I swear!

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Xombito
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 9:56:24 PM
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This is good. But I think the dark overtones worked for KZ2. I mean, yes, it is war and the Helgan world was a very bleak one. I just hope that toning that down and possibly injecting more humor to make it less serious doesn't come off as cheesy.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 9:56:59 PM
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Sounds like GG are making some good moves, and I understand wanting to make the voice acting better but won't it be a little off if the characters have other actors voices?

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telly
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 11:56:50 AM

I know I'll get over it when/if Rico becomes a tolerable, if not downright good, sidekick. So, so glad to hear this. I think KZ3 is going to be at or near the top of my most anticipated games now.

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Snaaaake
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:04:08 PM
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Good, the forgettable story was the only flaw in KZ2.

I wonder if the cover system is gonna get a tweak or two?
It worked fine but just wasn't perfect.

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Xombito
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:04:52 PM
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I don't find that as bad as another actor taking over a role in a sequel of a movie that was played by another actor. *cough Iron Man 2 cough* But if it means better performances, why not?

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Kowhoho
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:07:56 PM
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From what I've been hearing from GG recently, they've been fixing everything I had problems with in the previous game. Enemy variety, character development, overall storytelling.... Good stuff. I'm not gonna watch any "leaks" or gameplay videos for this aside from, like, E3 trailers though. I want the whole game to be fresh when I play it. Same goes for Uncharted 3 (we all know its coming) and The Last Guardian.

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Karosso
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 12:58:35 PM

You said it Bro.
When I played Uncharted 2 all I could do was say 'Oh, that's that moment I say on the video." I had seen all the great action sequence before hand and that kind of killed it for me. These days I try to not look at videos too much, I'm sticking to pics :)

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St_Jimmy
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:12:11 PM
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I`m actually very excited for this game. I liked Killzone 2 but the controls ruined it for me. I really hope they fix those damn slugish controls. And i do understand that they were going for the feeling of having a bunch of gear on but honestly it is not fun. So please fix those damned controls!

2 up, 6 down

Kangasfwa
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:38:01 PM

It would be better to have an option for the "weighted" controls or the "normal" controls. Killzone 1 had a similar, but less noticeable, weight to the controls, so I feel that the weighted controls help Killzone create its own identity.

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Alienange
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:46:06 PM

I can see weight affecting how fast you can walk or run, but how fast you turn left and right? That is not realistic one bit.

I especially didn't appreciate the option menu to increase sensitivity. That damn slider didn't do a thing.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:06:54 PM

I don't think the controls will change much, which I view as a good thing. Not a fan of floating guns.

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Scarecrow
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:13:45 PM

Walking on ice!

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Shams
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:39:39 PM

From what I've gathered, they've reduced the lag in the controls, or entirely removed it.

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kevinater321
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 2:59:27 PM

Personally, Realistic < Fun.

2 up, 1 down

sirbob6
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:18:43 PM
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Yeah! The story was the only thing that it lacked, and if the story comes close to say Uncharted 2 it will be great.

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SmokeyPSD
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:21:00 PM
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i liked how grim it was.... just up the quality of presentation, have women on the battlefield, and have the exchanges been troops more real.

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hellish_devil
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:22:10 PM
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Who else thinks the controls in KZ2 were good? I don't get it. Everybody complains about the controls, but I had no problem with them

Last edited by hellish_devil on 5/31/2010 10:22:38 PM

11 up, 1 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:07:38 PM

Me either, kept things down to earth.

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Scarecrow
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:15:09 PM

*starts to twitch a bit*
GODDAMN these controls!

Seriously, realism > walking on ice

The controls in KZ2 were awesome
Wish more FPSs adapted it. Including Resistance

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JPBooch
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 9:16:20 AM

I think most people are so used to call of duty games that KZ2 feels sluggish to them. The controls felt great to me, definetely more realistic.

As far as slow to turn around, turn yourself around and see how much time it takes. If you can do it in .1 seconds then I guess KZ2 isn't for you.

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Xombito
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:24:22 PM
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There was the option to have "tighter" controls.

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Alienange
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:32:02 PM
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A lighthearted approach to a relatively serious plot works pretty darn well FOR UNCHARTED. If they go lighthearted with KZ3 you can count me out. I say keep it grim, just up the quality of the acting. The atrocious writing and cringe worthy deliveries were nearly too much to bear. Kill off all the main characters and start fresh with new characters and new talent.

4 up, 4 down

Shams
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:35:02 PM

I thought Sevchenko was cool, though. Radec and Visari were also ace. Everyone else brought teh sucks, though.

5 up, 0 down

Scarecrow
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:53:51 PM
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This is the kind of FPS I like

Beats the crap out Call of D00ty and all those other FPSs which only cater to twitch gamers with a 3 hour long campaign.

11 up, 0 down

MyWorstNightmar
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 12:09:10 AM
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I hope by "Hollywood talent", he doesn't mean the voice talents of Keanu Reeves and Jean Claude Van Damme. If so, we are right back at square one.

Let's get Morgan Freemon. Now that man can narrate. While we're at it, lets sprinkle in a little James Earl Jones and Sam Elliot.

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sawao_yamanaka
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 12:36:16 AM

Lol yup morgan freeman would be a good narrator. I don't mind keanu as long as sev doesn't jump into people, dodge bullets and say woah we're all good!

Hmm that actually sounds cool!

Last edited by sawao_yamanaka on 6/1/2010 12:42:33 AM

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JPBooch
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 8:47:05 AM

Morgan Freeman had a part in the Wanted: Weapons of Fate game. o.O

Unfortunately, there was nothing he could do to save that game. But, at least he isn't opposed to lending his voice to a video game, even though it was as his likeness.

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CharlesD
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 12:35:37 AM
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Everything I've heard about KZ3 so far is good news. I have a feeling that it may stand a chance for GOTY. Yes, it is an FPS but with such concentration on storyline, hopefully amazing voice acting, and the overall developments made it seems like they will be taking KZ2 finding every flaw fixing it and then adding a good dose of innovation and genius :)

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RebelJD
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 1:21:00 AM
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Sounds awesome.

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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 3:07:14 AM
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I like it. For the most part. The second one didn't quite live up to the hype that I felt built around it, but was still good. Ramp up the storytelling and extend the campaign to more than 12 hours as well as giving us more variety in what we can do and I'll be happy as a pig in... mud. (gotta keep it PG 'round here) Peace.

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Zorigo
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 7:02:26 AM

No, i think it did live up to the hype. i cant name many FPS out at the moment apart from Killzone 2 i know with a proper whole hearted story.
MW2 doesn't count. story was interesting, but those cut-scenes? and tbh, i wasn't following the story that much either...

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___________
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 5:14:52 AM
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sweet thats one of my gripes taken care off, hopeful they fix the linear gameplay, repetitive missions and lackluster weapons while there at it.
maybe this game will turn out to be what KZ2 was suppose to be.
i wont count my chickens till they hatch.

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Zorigo
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 7:00:58 AM
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Valve didn't learn anything from Naughty Dog...

and this game is looking sweet....

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JackC8
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 8:14:58 AM
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I don't know, just because Uncharted had a lighthearted anti-hero for the protagonist doesn't mean that every game should copy that. Killzone adopting that style would be like Saving Private Ryan going for an Indiana Jones feel.

It's great that they're focusing on the story though - every game needs a good story.

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big6
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 8:59:00 AM
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I really liked everything about Killzone 2... the graphics, controls, sound, etc. I even liked most of the characters, except for you-guessed-it, RICO!

So, I like that they are toning down the swearing, and adding more quality writing (chars and story?).

This should shut Rico up a bit. Then, I'm hoping, in KZ3, Rico steps on a landmine.

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SmokeyPSD
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 9:11:56 AM
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with this article mulling over in my head this is really not sitting well with me. I dont want killzone to be lighthearted. It's what draws me to killzone in the first place.

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Scarecrow
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 1:15:05 PM

Same

Let's see if they pull it off though
Or better yet, if they change their minds

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BeezleDrop
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 11:16:58 AM
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Killzone 2 was and still is a top tier FPS, some people want it to be just like every other FPS because they like different aspects of other games, well too bad. KZ2 stood out for its well deserved reasons, realism. If the story would have been a bit more focused on the game would have been flawless, besides that I loved everything about it. With Templar deceased they have no choice but to kill of Rico, hopefully in some sort of cinematic and epic fashion.

I was thinking about it though, KZ3 will be refined and optimized in every way possible, but maybe for the next they could add more things to the story aspect. For instance, on certain games what you do and say effects the entire story and shapes what happens for the ending, to add replay value and much needed depth to a FPS story. But for my last question, the 3D will be optional right? I know 3D downgrades the resolution, but I hope the game has to be played in 3D.

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ace_boon_coon
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 1:27:46 PM

get this spammin crap out of here. nobody is going to your weak a** web site

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booze925
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 6:16:03 PM
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as you may know, i am a call of duty fan, but i personally loved kz2's controls. the movement is realistically slow, because the packs that soldiers carry are heavy. but what people are REALLY complaining about is the reaction time of the R3 stick and aiming. its pretty unrealistic 2 move the stick or aim down the sights and then 1/2 a second later it moves. pistols and rifles aren't that heavy. slow reaction time for heavy weapons is understandable, but not for pistols and rifles.
they SHOULD have different reaction times for controls based on the weapon you're carrying. THAT would be realistic

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Deleted User
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 6:37:57 PM
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KZ2 had one of the most addicting multiplayers so far this generation. I would've liked for the level cap to be higher since it didn't take very long to max out your XP...but still a really good team based FPS. Can't WAIT for KZ3!!

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Lairfan
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 7:24:53 PM
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I'm glad they have a bigger emphasis on story, characters, dialogue, and good voice actors this time around (which were really my only problems with KZ2). However, I'm just not sure if KZ is suitable for a light-hearted story. There were actually quite a few attempted lighthearted moments in KZ2, only brought down by the idiotic dialogue and bad voice actors, so if they add in more lighthearted moments IMO it'll probably make it more cheesy.

Don't get me wrong, KZ2 had its dark moments, but more often than not they were trying to make some cliched military joke that stopped being funny 40 years ago, so the added "humor" won't help the story at all. I am willing to take a wait-and-see approach to this, but right now this is the only thing they've said about the game that I'm not liking.

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maxpontiac
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 @ 3:20:41 PM
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When it comes the multiplayer, give me COD/MAG custom classes, and I'll never want to play another shooter until Killzone 4.

Last edited by maxpontiac on 6/2/2010 3:20:59 PM

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S8N_666
Thursday, June 03, 2010 @ 12:07:50 PM
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The gaming industry is turning more Pussy every day.

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