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Breaking Killzone 2 details on Cell usage and more

As the latest Electronic Gaming Montly hits subscribers, details on the upcoming PS3 exclusive Killzone 2 are leaking onto the net. A few facts include Guerrilla’s use of the Cell processor as well as background updates on a few of the returning characters from the Killzone universe.

According to the 12 page preview in EGM, Killzone 2 will be utilizing a whopping four and a half of the six cores in the Cell processor. For technically a first generation title (it’s Guerrilla’s first PS3 game), that’s quite remarkable.

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“Sony basically has an international forum for sharing character technology, animation tools and graphics shaders." said Guerrilla Games’ Technical Directer Michiel van der Leeuw. "We’ve even taken a few tricks directly from the Resistance guys at Insomniac, and we’ve even been talking directly to the God of War guys in Santa Monica."

Other details from the magazine preview:
– There will be more than just the Arc Cannon when it comes to Helgast weather-controlling weapons
– Don’t expect all the levels to appear the same, some levels will highlight the "natural beauty" of Helghan
– Templar is now a Colonel and commands a Cruiser called New Sun

Stay tuned to PSU.com for more information.