Futuristic Sci-Fi FPS Puts PS2 Players In Intense Militaristic Warfare In Killzone

Sony Computer Entertainment America Publishes Inaugural First-Person Shooter With Online Gameplay for PlayStation 2

LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2004 - Sony Computer Entertainment America announced today the fall 2004 release of Killzone, available exclusively for the PlayStation[sup][span style="font-size:7pt"]®[/span][/sup]2 computer entertainment system. Developed by Guerrilla, in conjunction with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Sony Computer Entertainment America's Santa Monica Studios, Killzone is a squad-based, first-person shooter, set in the near future during a period of planetary colonization. Drawing inspiration from classical military conflicts of the 20th century, Killzone demonstrates a unique graphical style that captures the grit and realism of intense military warfare. Featuring online gameplay via the Network Adaptor (Ethernet/modem) (for PlayStation[sup][span style="font-size:7pt"]®[/span][/sup]2) with voice-chat capabilities via the USB Headset (for PlayStation[sup][span style="font-size:7pt"]®[/span][/sup]2), Killzone is based on classic military altercations found in the history of warfare; players will battle through trenches, endure city sieges, sweat through jungles and battle guerilla combatants.