In the UK,Official PlayStation Magazinehashit WH Smith shelvesaround the country, bringing with it one of the first print reviews ofKillzone 2. The special magazine, with a “highly collectible” shiny holographic wallet is said byOPMEiC Tim Clarke to match the “visual voodoo” of the hot PS3 exclusive. As you can tell, this special alliance with Sony is sure to bring an impartial review to the table.
“Killzone 2has been a long time in the making, and best showcases why PlayStation 3 is the only console powerful enough to deliver a ground-breaking title of this nature,” says Sony UK PR Manager David Wilson, sounding like a Sony UK PR Manager. “Who better to partner with than theOfficial PlayStation Magazine, in order to offer the readers a special collectors edition issue. It’s a great way to celebrate the launch of this milestone game.”
Looks likeOfficial PlayStation Magazineis the place to be for an uncolored review that Sony hadnothing to do with. I jest, but I must confess my own jealousy. I wishDestructoidcame in a “highly collectible” shiny holographic wallet. Where’sourvisual voodoo, Sony!?
The hype train forKillzone 2is going to be steaming through February from here on out, so expect to be hearing even more about it around the Blogocube. We’re patiently waiting for our review copy and will give you the full skinny — holographic cover or not — as soon as we can.