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Killzone 3 Gold, Multiplayer Preorder Bonuses Detailed

Who's in for double experience?

Guerrilla Games managed to jam all that “extra” into Killzone 3 in time for its expected release date. The promising sci-fi shooter sequel has reached gold status according to a recent PS blog post and will indeed launch on Feb. 22, 2011 with full 3D support, online and local co-op components, in-game jet packs, and optional PS Move functionality.

But which version of the game should you get? If you like fake helmets, the Helghast Edition might be up your alley, as it boasts a cat-sized Helghast helmet replica in addition to a game soundtrack, a “Retro Map” pack downloadable voucher, and several pre-order unlocks. If you happen to like simple $60 games, then, well, the normal version of the game should do you just fine.   


 
== TEASER ==I feel like I need to note that the aforementioned Retro Map pack voucher is also a pre-order bonus at every possible participating retailer, including the big three: GameStop, Best Buy, and Amazon. So, if you don’t want to be cut out of part of the day-one multiplayer experience, you should probably consider visiting a store to reserve a copy (as much as that sucks to do). 
 
Here's the full list of pre-order stuff via the posting: 
 
GameStop – Guerrilla Pack
Pre-order Killzone 3 and receive a GameStop Exclusive PSN code unlocking all multiplayer weapons and abilities for the first 24 hours of multiplayer gameplay. Also includes the Killzone 3 Retro Map Pack, featuring two of the most popular maps from Killzone 2.
 
Best Buy – Fast Starter Pack
Pre-order Killzone 3 and receive a BestBuy Exclusive PSN code allowing you to rank up faster, as you earn experience points at double the normal rate for the first 24 hours of multiplayer gameplay. Also includes the Killzone 3 Retro Map Pack, featuring two of the most popular maps from Killzone 2.
 
Amazon.com – Unlock and Load Pack
Pre-order Killzone 3 and receive an Amazon.com Exclusive PSN code and get instant access to 3 Unlock Points to use on the weapon or ability of your choice and get the early edge in Killzone 3 Multiplayer. Also includes the Killzone 3 Retro Map Pack, featuring two of the most popular maps from Killzone 2.
 
All other participating retailers – Retro Pack
Pre-order Killzone 3 and receive an exclusive PSN code giving you the Killzone 3 Retro Map Pack, featuring two of the most popular maps from Killzone 2. Also receive an exclusive PlayStation 3 Dynamic Theme.
    
Killzone 3. Kind of a big deal, I heard. Are you going to be playing on release day?

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Guerrilla Games managed to jam all that “extra” into Killzone 3 in time for its expected release date. The promising sci-fi shooter sequel has reached gold status according to a recent PS blog post and will indeed launch on Feb. 22, 2011 with full 3D support, online and local co-op components, in-game jet packs, and optional PS Move functionality.

But which version of the game should you get? If you like fake helmets, the Helghast Edition might be up your alley, as it boasts a cat-sized Helghast helmet replica in addition to a game soundtrack, a “Retro Map” pack downloadable voucher, and several pre-order unlocks. If you happen to like simple $60 games, then, well, the normal version of the game should do you just fine.   


 
== TEASER ==I feel like I need to note that the aforementioned Retro Map pack voucher is also a pre-order bonus at every possible participating retailer, including the big three: GameStop, Best Buy, and Amazon. So, if you don’t want to be cut out of part of the day-one multiplayer experience, you should probably consider visiting a store to reserve a copy (as much as that sucks to do). 
 
Here's the full list of pre-order stuff via the posting: 
 
GameStop – Guerrilla Pack
Pre-order Killzone 3 and receive a GameStop Exclusive PSN code unlocking all multiplayer weapons and abilities for the first 24 hours of multiplayer gameplay. Also includes the Killzone 3 Retro Map Pack, featuring two of the most popular maps from Killzone 2.
 
Best Buy – Fast Starter Pack
Pre-order Killzone 3 and receive a BestBuy Exclusive PSN code allowing you to rank up faster, as you earn experience points at double the normal rate for the first 24 hours of multiplayer gameplay. Also includes the Killzone 3 Retro Map Pack, featuring two of the most popular maps from Killzone 2.
 
Amazon.com – Unlock and Load Pack
Pre-order Killzone 3 and receive an Amazon.com Exclusive PSN code and get instant access to 3 Unlock Points to use on the weapon or ability of your choice and get the early edge in Killzone 3 Multiplayer. Also includes the Killzone 3 Retro Map Pack, featuring two of the most popular maps from Killzone 2.
 
All other participating retailers – Retro Pack
Pre-order Killzone 3 and receive an exclusive PSN code giving you the Killzone 3 Retro Map Pack, featuring two of the most popular maps from Killzone 2. Also receive an exclusive PlayStation 3 Dynamic Theme.
    
Killzone 3. Kind of a big deal, I heard. Are you going to be playing on release day?
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Aw yeah love me some killzone 3, tho preorder bonuses are a bitch...

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Edited By Afroman269

I think I'm going to rent this. KZ 2 multiplayer never held my interest for that long. 

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I hope the controls are tighter in this one

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At least they're not locking anything important behind the preorder bonuses. 
 
Also, I'm fucking excited for KZ3!

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God damn retailer specific preorder bonuses. Amazon seems like the best anyway, so at least that worked out.

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I cannot wait. Its a damn shame they did not have splitscreen coop in the original, but atleast they are fixing their mistakes with this one! 

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I hate retailer exclusive DLC. so no sale for me. 

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Didn't fall in love with the game although the mutli was good.

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I'm pumped for this game. If I had to choose I'd probably get the 3 unlock points, since that's persistent. But Europe gets the collector's edition (in a steelbook) which comes with a code that unlocks all of those bonuses I think. So if it's not very expensive I'll get that, otherwise regular ass edition with no bonuses. Although those retro maps are tempting.

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Edited By killroycantkill

Lets just hope that explosives arn't the be all end all for multiplayer weapons like in the first two games.
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those preorder bonuses seem crazy...

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I'll wait for a $40 Amazon sale a month or so after release. Killzone has been fun but it always feels "meh" to me.

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Those are probably the worst pre-order bonuses I've ever seen. "Want a huge advantage over everyone else online? Come to GameStop!" 

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I rarely buy games day one, not having to deal with assholes who have a 24 hour advantage over everyone else is a good reason. :P

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I think I'll wait to pick this up at a lower price next summer. I kind of want to try out Bulletstorm more(since it seems more creatively wacky like older FPS games were) and I NEED Deadspace 2 so I probably won't have the money for Killzone 3. 

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Glad those retailer exclusives are mediocre, I almost had to get upset they would pull that shit.

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Pretty gross. Amazon looks the best unless you're clearing out your schedule to play Killzone day one.

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Chances are the "preorder bonus" is just shady wording as it will be new in every boxed copy, as most of the "preorder bonuses" have been lately.

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Not only am I getting serious Halo Reach deja vu with the jetpacks and assassination stuff, but they're adding in a cat sized Helghast helmet? 
 
Man am I gonna skip this one like I should have skipped Killzone 2, fool me once, shame on you fool me twice with your generic game shame on me. 
 
Then you add in this gross pre-order bullshit on top of it...

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I am extremely excited for this game.  Though the only reason I have it preordered is because of left over money form a game trade in deal from a while back.  I hate preorders and don't like to encourage them.  These are mass produced disks, there is no reason that preorders should be needed.  If Gamestop decides to choke stock to artificially create a need for preorders then I go to a big store that gets plenty of stock.  

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@BulletproofMonk said:
" At least they're not locking anything important behind the preorder bonuses.  Also, I'm fucking excited for KZ3! "
Yup. Basically, they went with a lesser evil. Still kinda bites, but hey. Looks like Gamestop's bonus kinda sucks. Yeah you'll be better than everyone else for those 24 hours, but everyone else will be ahead of you as soon as that time is up. Plus it ALWAYS sucks to see all the cool stuff, experience it, and then have it suddenly taken away.
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if the controls are better than the first one i might pick this up.

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Glad to see Giamtbomb's 2010 Worst Trend is still in full effect within the first few months of 2011. Because, yeah, that shit's always welcomed!  
 
Well, at least these are only temporary, very trivial bonuses, and the actual tangible content is available for everyone who feels the obligation to preorder. Y'know, the way it should be. *cough*
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Retailer exclusive bs that actually has an effect on the game you play with others needs to goddamn stop.

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Wait, you mean they aren't going to pull the same fucking bullshit those assholes at Bioware are pulling with Dragon Age II? You know, where the best bonus is based on a pre-order... and that pre-order has to be made by January 11th... several months before the game is released . . . when nobody is even thinking about getting around to pre-ordering?

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I will deliberately refuse to preorder. I will still buy the game. I will not preorder. Is it a pointlessly stupid act of protest that will change nothing? YES!

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At least it doesn't lock you out of any content, which is fine by me. Seeing though as many people doesn't make it past their first 24 hours of multiplayer, these are pretty rotten..

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@captain_clayman:
" if the controls are better than the first one i might pick this up. "
They were very responsive in the Beta. To me they felt similar to Bad Company 2 as opposed to the sluggish controls in KZ2.  It is also possible that they might have tweaked/improved them for retail based on feedback from the beta.
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Want. I still need to finish Resistance 2 and KZ2. Damn...

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I preorderd it from Amazon, but I really wish it came with the dynamic theme. :(

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Use of the word retro on two year old maps seems misplaced to me.

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@MordeaniisChaos said:
" @BulletproofMonk said:
" At least they're not locking anything important behind the preorder bonuses.  Also, I'm fucking excited for KZ3! "
Yup. Basically, they went with a lesser evil. Still kinda bites, but hey. Looks like Gamestop's bonus kinda sucks. Yeah you'll be better than everyone else for those 24 hours, but everyone else will be ahead of you as soon as that time is up. Plus it ALWAYS sucks to see all the cool stuff, experience it, and then have it suddenly taken away. "
So this is a preorder specific Abilitease.
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@fwylo said:
" Wannabe Halo "
it's not like Halo in anyway lol 
 
name one way that's not just "humans on enemy planet fighting baddies"
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Man these preorder bonuses are a tad ridiculous. I suppose at least it's not a great deal either way. Not sure I'll be getting this until at least a few months later, it comes out the same day as Bulletstorm and I'm way more excited for that - I don't need another serious online shooter really, and I have no investment in the Killzone story so far. That said, the game looks gorgeous, so I may have to play it at some time.

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I dunno, I still just don't get it.

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SO WHY THE FUCK DOES AMAZON NOT HAVE FREE RELEASE-DAY SHIPPING FOR PREORDERING? I MEAN CMON, SONY, YOU ARE LOSING SALES, HERE!!!!!!11111!

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Already preordered from EB Games a while back, can't wait to play this.

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Well I already have a Pre-Order with Amazon.co.uk, so it looks like I'm getting the Map Pack and the Unlock Points. Seems pretty cool :D

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That guy in the trailer looks cold. He isn't even wearing a jacket.

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Early unlocks and speedier rank ups? GROSS.

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Im hype like Giga Puddi

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Well, it is only for the first 24 hours, and the skill points from Amazon likely net the same advantage. Probably the servers are bad anyway on day one. The maps are the only real incentive.

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crap i need to start working on beating part 2 
not a big fan of Pre order stuff but this isnt as bad as what MK is doing. Ed boon you break my heart :( 

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ill probably just get this game on the release date.  lots of the pre-order stuff isnt appealing to me...   to be honest even if the pre-order edition just has a different cover than the rest, i would definately pre-order it

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The pre-orders bonuses for this are awful. You can get both amazon bonuses from slurpee cup codes.

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I'm against preorder bonus crap like everyone else.  Like costumes and such that you use to be able to play through a game and unlock to use but now you must preorder to get these sort of things.  Map packs as well are lame.
 
However, Amazon has some good ones lately.  Preordered Little Big Planet 2 and get 20 bucks of credit.  They also have 10 dollars to your next video game purchase if you preorder MvC3.  I'm not against those types of preorders at all especially with all these games coming out that I do want.

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yes, i will be playing it on release day.