The originalKillzoneis scheduled to infiltrate the PlayStation Network on January 24, in an announcement that came out of nowhere. It will be a straight port, not a revamped HD version, and it’ll cost you $9.99.

Killzoneis one of the most famous examples of dangerous pre-release hype. The PS2 exclusive was labeled a “HaloKiller” almost immediately, and while the final product was pretty good, the failure to live up to ludicrous expectations did some damage to its reputation.

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Guerrilla would see similar pre-release controversy withKillzone 2, when a pre-rendered E3 trailer was presented as in-game footage. Needless to say, that didn’t go over well, but the game itselfwas still excellent.

I haven’t played the original since it released in 2004, but I’d love to give it another whirl. Playable characters voiced by Sean Pertwee? YoubetI’m all about that.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.