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Former id Software artist argues performance and optimization are 'as much of an art problem' as a tech one: 'Killzone 2 looks incredible today. FEAR looks incredible today'

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Killzone 2
Genres · fps
Release · Feb 25, 2009
Developer · Guerrilla Games
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1990–2025
Latest · Doom: The Dark Ages
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