Check out the Resistance 2 trailer ... trailer

by Griffin McElroy { Apr 12th 2008 at 1:00PM }

We were jazzed to see our tipbox lined with messages heralding the release of this "Exclusive Debut Teaser" for the follow-up to the PS3's inaugural first person shooter, Resistance: Fall of Man. However, we must say that after watching this sneak peek, we're left a bit unsatisfied. Don't get us wrong, the twenty seconds-worth of two in-game cinematics flipped a Pavlovian switch in our brains, leaving us salivating for the further adventures of Nathan Hale, but we were left confused by the last few seconds -- is this a trailer for the game; or for the June 13 episode of GameTrailers TV, and its "World Exclusive Gameplay Premiere" for Resistance 2? You be the judge.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

Tags: insomniac, insomniac-games, playstation3, ps3, resistance, resistance-2, resistance-fall-of-man, sony

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)

I Love Bowser @ Apr 12th 2008 1:05PM

Blandness is bland.

WiiSports Machine...Fernandos in disguise PSN: Killjebus @ Apr 12th 2008 1:47PM

Maybe I need my eyes checked but that teaser looked anything but bland to me. Could you please explain to me why you thought this was bland?

The amount of stuff moving in that teaser sure does not look bland to me.

Please oh exalted one, clear up this wayward souls ignorance and enlighten me enough with your wisdom so that I too may see how BLAND that teaser is.

finnith @ Apr 12th 2008 1:54PM

In this corner, fighting for Sony,we have KRAZZZZZYYY KEN KUTARAGI!!!!!!!!

And in this corner, boxing for Nintendo, we have FernAAAAAAANNNNNNDOOOOOOOOOO ROCKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Remember kids, no punches below the belt

LaughingTarget @ Apr 12th 2008 2:12PM

Showing gameplay would make it not bland. Pre-rendered in this day and age is stupid. This would have made sense on the PS1, but since the PS3 (supposedly, I haven't seen it yet) can do real time as good as the pre-rendered stuff, they'd do well not wasting resources making stupid movies.

FrankDrebin @ Apr 12th 2008 2:22PM

Fernando Rocker > KrazyKen

Anticrawl @ Apr 12th 2008 2:53PM

I'm supprised they managed to fit some blue in there.

Where are the developers making the shooter that looks and plays like a bleeding/exploding rainbow?

LaughingTarget @ Apr 12th 2008 6:47PM

Gears of Rainbow Brite.

GreyFox @ Apr 12th 2008 7:52PM

Mediocre shooter is mediocre.

For those going to bust my balls for saying that I say this: did you play Resistance 1? Were you completely fucking bored too?

Eric @ Apr 13th 2008 1:36PM

I thought the first one was decent. I absolutely agree with Fernando though, it it was multiplatform it wouldn't have made a ripple; just lumped in there with Blacksite, Timeshift, Turok etc (although better than those games, but not enough to elevate it to the Gears, Halo, COD level)

Alex @ Apr 13th 2008 4:36PM

It's almost as crappy as the GOW2 trailer. Very red...

Fernando Rocker @ Apr 12th 2008 1:07PM

Sony fanboys hyped for a game than in the first place, the first one was pretty average.

Enjoy =p

Sir Fidlious Wong (Zeon Defense Force) @ Apr 12th 2008 1:13PM

You know, last night you said you expected this thread to turn into a troll war and I said I agreed. I just didn't expect you to incite....

Fernando Rocker @ Apr 12th 2008 1:14PM

WiiSports Machine...Fernandos in disguise PSN: Killjebus @ Apr 12th 2008 1:14PM

So Fernandos, just like JackAss Thompson and other anti-game politicians...you pass judgement on a game you never played.
I am not surprized at all.

The 1st few levels were kinda been there done that in the look and feel, after that...the game's levels really started to shine along with the story and weapon designs.

Here Fernandos, this is for you.
There will be a Nintendo game coming out in a year that will suck, why? Because I said so that's why.

Fernando Rocker @ Apr 12th 2008 1:17PM

C'mon sheppy... if Resistance was a multiplatform game, it would be another shoter of the bunch, not bad, but average... like Dark Sector.

The first Resistance was not an aclaimed hit... same with Killzone... dont know why you guys get all hyped. Those shoters would be notthing special if they were multiplatforms.

The only reason why Sony fanboys hyped those games (same with Haze, wich looks like the most generic shoter ever), is because you guys need something to compete againts the good shoters in the 360.

SoulBlade @ Apr 12th 2008 1:18PM

I've always ignored your comments on PS3 threads because they scream troll and fanboy. You were improving... but you have this weird insecurity about the PS3 that really hurts your better comments.

Fernando Rocker @ Apr 12th 2008 1:23PM

"you pass judgement on a game you never played."

You said in the post below: "this game is going to be awesome." So, why do you pass judgement in a game you never played before too?

So, if you can say that this game is going to be good based on a teaser that doesnt show gameplay, I can say its going to be average shoter based in that the first one was absolutely nothing special.

WiiSports Machine...Fernandos in disguise PSN: Killjebus @ Apr 12th 2008 1:24PM

Why do I get the feeling that Fernandos feels threatened by a videogame machine?

The more you say Fernandos just leads me to believe that you "secretly" are longing for a PS3.

WiiSports Machine...Fernandos in disguise PSN: Killjebus @ Apr 12th 2008 1:28PM

Way to cut out part of my statement that destroys your pathetic attempt to skew what I said.

Funny how you left this part out...
if this is the size and scope that Insomniac is going to give us then Frakity Fruck...this game is going to be awesome.

Notice a keyword there? IF as in I am NOT sure. Come June 13th we will see gameplay, but no matter HOW GOOD IT LOOKS, I am sure you will do your best (which lately is not very good) to tear it down to make yourself feel better.

sicsided @ Apr 12th 2008 1:32PM

why the hell do you 3 specifically bitch at each other when you could be playing good games? Why the hell does it matter which system a game is for? Why can't we all just play good games not give a shit about the system other than when we want to play online?

We all know the strengths and weaknesses of each system, so why do you put up a front for something your not even involved in the making of?

Sir Fidlious Wong (Zeon Defense Force) @ Apr 12th 2008 1:33PM

Actually, like I said last night, if it was multiplatform it wouldn't get anywhere near the hate it does.

I told you, it's not the prettiest girl at the ball, but it's smooth as a mother. Gears of War looks better, no doubt. But Gears of War framerate stability is on par with Lindsey Lohan's life choices....

Not to mention, as I stated before, the weapons diversity is 100% top knotch. GOW had three gimmick weapons which were fun to use. The lancer, Hammer of Dawn, and Torque Bow. Everything else came from the "how to make a shooter" checklist. Meanwhile, on Resistance, the gimmick weapons started at the Bullseye which any fan of The Fifth Element instantly loved. Moved to the Auger which bored energy bullets through cover although, unlike their more powerful counterparts like Farsight and Railgun from PD and RF, was not an instant kill and was avoidable and it's secondary fire actually created barrier shields. Reapers were flitting flying little blades of fun (weak, but fun to watch), a sniper rifle which slowed down time, and extremely fast firing minigun who's clips can be used as floating turrets, not to mention air fuel grenades and backlash grenades. Resistance was bizarre gun porn and I loved it.

JakubK666 (Ninja Defence Force) @ Apr 12th 2008 1:37PM

@ WiiSports...thingy

Getting dissed by Fernando...shame on you...you're getting old.Perhaps it's time to step down and let the younger generation of trolls flame him?

As for Resistance, I honestly don't give a shit.I got GoW2 coming out this year and it will definitely be better.

Noshino @ Apr 12th 2008 2:17PM

"C'mon sheppy... if Resistance was a multiplatform game, it would be another shoter of the bunch, not bad, but average... like Dark Sector."

Resistance is far from generic...seriously, a quick look at the mechanics and weapons will show you that...

"The first Resistance was not an aclaimed hit... same with Killzone... dont know why you guys get all hyped. Those shoters would be notthing special if they were multiplatforms."

Fernando, you have hyped almost every Mario (and Nintendo franchise for that matter) and yet you still have the guts to say that?...

Reade sheppy's comment about the variety of weapons on RFoM... the game was great for a 1st generation title(launch title), and over 10 years of Insomniac not making a FPS...

About Killzone, the first one was okish, the PS2 wasn't really able to handle the game. Anyway,I don't know about the actual game, but from a technical standpoint of view, at the moment, KZ2 blows everything else away....if you are not able to see that, then damn dude, you are blind.

In regards of Haze, its just getting some attention due to the developer's history. Just like you always except a good title from Nintendo because of their great library, so do the rest due to Free Radical's history...

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Apr 12th 2008 2:22PM

"Why do I get the feeling that Fernandos feels threatened by a videogame machine?"

Oh my god, you are the last person to ever claim that someone feels threatened by a videogame machine.

Seriously all you do is go to wii threads and troll on the Wii. Why? Because you feel threatened by the fact that a console that's much cheaper and has the graphical capacity of a suped up xbox is currently kicking the shit out of your precious ps3 in not only the states and Europe, but Japan where supposedly that's where sony has the most support(apparently that's been proven wrong). So you and your fellow trolls baaaaaw in Nintendo threads because you can't stand the fact that someone other than your lord and savior sony is currently #1. Face it, you're the the exact same thing as Fernando.

But at least Fernando can be a cool guy. You're just an all around douche.

KingOfGods @ Apr 12th 2008 3:03PM

Well I own a PS3 with the first resistance and I agree with Fernando 100%...IMO the game wasn't that good

John @ Apr 12th 2008 4:22PM

Fernando, I know the Wii does not have as much quality titles as you would like by a huge, huge gap. And I know there's a little void in your big fat heart which is just bugging you and bugging you. The great need to constantly bash with completely subjective matters whatever thing has a PS3 tag on it, it is just very sad. And I know what follows, you will desperately try to post a super big list you make through your denial days with all the 'must-have' titles the Wii offers. Personally, I don't dislike your contributions to the website, but I hope someday you start to realize your bullshit, and follow with some well thought out comments which could actually have a point.

That said, I can't wait for this game. And about the teaser, well it is just what I expected. Can't wait for gameplay footage though.

Anticrawl @ Apr 12th 2008 5:45PM

@John

He has a 360 as well.

@Everyone else

I own Resistance and it's an alright game, I'd rather play Warhawk though. Honestly I'd rather play TF2 on the PC or Shadowrun on the 360 more than either of those games though. Resistance 2 won't be worth a damn this fall because we have a new SOCOM game coming out. As others have said it's a generic alien shooter. Can't wait for SOCOM though, good times.

Vidikron (FU) @ Apr 12th 2008 5:48PM

I loved the first Resistance. I played through several times in co-op. A great game... and a fantastic one for a dev that was traditionally a platform game developer. Co-op was great and the game had a very nice and unique weapon selection. But let's face it, unless we're talking about Metroid, Fernando is likely to claim any FPS is "bland"... especially if it's a PS3 exclusive. So I'm not sure his opinion on the matter is of any value.

Anticrawl @ Apr 12th 2008 5:57PM

Also intead of fooling with FPS's they should work on a new Platformer, that's what they do best, and that's what I want.

Vidikron (FU) @ Apr 12th 2008 6:18PM

Nah... I'll take Resistance 2 first. Considering how well they did with their first attempt at an FPS I'd like to see how far they can go with it. I mean seriously... they're saying they are going to have an 8-player co-op campaign.... if you're a fan of FPS games, how could you not want to see that?

Anticrawl @ Apr 12th 2008 6:23PM

Oh I never said I wouldn't be buying the game. I probably will due to the co-op alone but I NEED more platformers, good ones, not games designed for children on the handhelds.

Vidikron (FU) @ Apr 12th 2008 6:29PM

Ahh... gotcha. I agree completely. I do like FPS, but I kind of miss the days when platformers we more popular. Insomniac is one of the few devs left that seems to be capable of creating a good platformer. Here's to hoping that Banjo 3 turns out great!

John McPoop @ Apr 12th 2008 7:14PM

@Fernando

A day or so ago you asked what new IPs Sony had brought to the market with the PS3 ... Almost every new title was a new IP ... Off the top of my head

War Hawk
Heavenly Sword
Uncharted
Resistance
Folklore
Lair
Motor Storm

Thats just the ones off the top of my head ... So a new IP is actually a new game entirely with new characters ... Mario galaxy is a not a new IP even though its a new platformer ... See the difference ... Nintendo released a snorkel game which was a new IP because it was new material ... Nintendogs was a new IP for the DS when it came out

Zeus.:God @ Apr 12th 2008 8:02PM

sicsided, its because 2 of them own a PS3 and Fernando prefers the Wii...

(just kiddin', Fernando)

superaktieboy @ Apr 13th 2008 3:40AM

@McPoop
erm Warhawk is not a new IP (i think one of the lesser ones that arent), warhawk was also available on the PS1

WiiSports Machine...Fernandos in disguise PSN: Killjebus @ Apr 12th 2008 1:11PM

Are we going to get a full trailer in this Thursday's PS Store relaunch?

Not much to go on, but if this is the size and scope that Insomniac is going to give us then Frakity Fruck...this game is going to be awesome.

Insomniac just makes all of the other WAAAA PS3 is hard to code for developers just look like Dubya sitting there re-reading a childrens book while the Trade Centers were falling down.

Friday the 13th cannot come soon enough.

xFenixKnightx @ Apr 12th 2008 4:39PM

I saw this trailer on Gametrailers.com this morning. Its looks...kinda dissapointing I guess. I was like "thats it?" But the same can be said about the Gears 2 teaser. You cant really get anything out of them. Also, I saw some people commenting on GT that this was in-game footage. Uhh yeah right, that was CG all the way. I know Insomniac would never do that ala Killzone and their fake ass CG mockup and I know they arent claiming it either but I just doubt it will mirror these kind of graphics.

Im sorry but the first game was just OK and got hyped because it was the only game that was kinda worth purchasing at launch. It certainly wasnt on par with COD4, Halo3, Gears, or Bioshock quality. It kinda sucks because to this day there still is no *real MUST HAVE game out there for PS3. I personally got it for Bluray, Uncharted, and my for my sons. Uncharted was great yeah but it wasnt mindblowing. Myabe AA and a half? But all that will change when MGS4 drops. Took long enough but ill be there.

Vidikron (FU) @ Apr 12th 2008 5:51PM

@Fenix...

buy Hot Shots and R&C. Both great games.

John McPoop @ Apr 12th 2008 6:43PM

@Fenix

You rave about Dark Sector and then say Uncharted and Resistance are so-so ... PUH LEASSSE ... Resistance, Ratchet And Clank, Heavenly Sword,Hot Shots Golf, MLB 08, Folklore & Motorstorm are all great exclusive titles ... Not to mention all of the multiplatform goodness ... It comes down to preference but I like a lot of Sony exclusives ... I even liked Lair & Time Crisis 4 pretty well ...

xFenixKnightx @ Apr 12th 2008 7:46PM

Vidikron

I already have Ratchet and Clank. These are the PS3 games I have. Some are my kids mind you...

COD4
UTIII
Ratchet and Clank ToD
Lego Starwars TCS
Marvel Ultimate Alliance
Transformers
Drakes Uncharted Fortune
Tekken DR

Mcpoop

Hell yeah I enjoyed Dark Sector more than RFOM. I dont give a crap what you say the Glaive is effing badass! Its something *NEW that has never been in a game. I highly doubt you even played it. Whats your gamertag so I can see your game history since you claim that you "played it on 360." Back that crap up!!

Vidikron (FU) @ Apr 12th 2008 9:29PM

@Fenix

Hmmm... I personally have to go with Resistance over Dark Sector... and by a wide margin actually. I didn't care for DS for the first few minutes, but it has grown on me the more I've played. But I'd take Resistance any day over DS. Almost every aspect of the game is better than DS... including MP and the fact it has co-op. I wish it had online co-op though, then we could hook up and play.

Anyway, feel free to add me on either system any time. I'm "Thraxen" on both systems.

John McPoop @ Apr 12th 2008 9:53PM

@Fenix

If you must know the only achievements I recieved were Moths to the flame, Baggage Claim, Exposure & Prologue ... The multiplayer was the worst part IMO because of the two modes ... I can't remember the names but one was called extermination I think where it was everyone vs the glaive and the other was like a team vs team each with a glaive guy ... There is nothing new about a projectile BTW ... I find it hard to believe you think uncharted and Resistance are so-so but you think Dark Sector is *badass* ... to each his own I suppose ... I still think Army Of Two blows Dark Sector out of the water and thats a game that actually brought something new to the table ... one you were hyped about BTW ... You talk about a game that actually makes you work together like never before in a console shooter ... Not to mention a game that improved upon the gears cover system by not making you stick to a wall when your cover firing ... I just thought the game sucked thats all ... I guess like you thought Resistance and Uncharted sucked ... I found nothing new in Dark Sector ... In fact, like the majority of shooters it just ripped successful parts of other games and threw them together in a package called Dark Sector ... It certainly could have been better in my mind ... As for having to prove shit to you ... I'm a grown ass man and I don't have to prove shit to anyone ... If you can't take me at my word thats your problem not mine ... I have never imbellished anything on this site and I stand by all of my statements ...

Intentless @ Apr 12th 2008 1:16PM

So... I borrowed my friends PS3 to play this and I thought it was ok... Just another FPS... But the story definetly left me wondering where it is headed to next... All I can say now HOOOOLLLLYYYY SHIIITT!!!!!!!!!

SoulBlade @ Apr 12th 2008 1:22PM

What do you think would have made it something better than just another FPS? Hopefully they addressed it in this one.

Intentless @ Apr 12th 2008 1:25PM

Every FPS right now is just another FPS so to tell the truth I'm not saying it was bad just nothing spectacular. The industry needs to rethink all types of games at this point... Even COD4 as awesome as an experience as it is... Is just another FPS with some real nice features... Halo 3 has some great multiplayer matchmaking features. Rainbow 6 took what was great about COD4 and kept it true original.

SoulBlade @ Apr 12th 2008 1:33PM

I agree. There needs to be some additional innovation for all genres. Given that R2 supposedly has ridiculous multiplayer experiences, hopefully the matchmaking and other things are improved to enhance the experience.

I think pretty much every dev studio is talented enough to produce a good game. They need to spend more time on fine details - Halo 3 got it right from what I heard, and I'm almost surprised that nobody has been able to duplicate such an experience. Insomniac is awesome, so hopefully they got things right this time.

Intentless @ Apr 12th 2008 1:39PM

I'd be playing a lot more games than halo and COD4 if more games implemented the halo style of match up and then play then new opponents... It gets tiring in COD4 to have to keep playing the same camping tools... For the first few matches they dominate then you learn where they hide and tear them a new one... boring cycle...

SoulBlade @ Apr 12th 2008 1:50PM

Camping seriously sucks. I miss the games of Quake where the server would kill campers. More games need to do something about it... one of the first times I played Halo 3 was against some jackass camper w/ a sniper rifle of sorts.. basically took the fun out of the game for anybody who knew jack about the weapons or the stage.

Do the games have skill based matchmaking? I haven't done much when it comes to console FPS online.