God of War Collection – Blu-ray Disc Compilation Available This Holiday Season!

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The fans spoke and we listened.

For those that recall the God of War survey conducted earlier this year, an overwhelming amount of the community suggested the PlayStation 2 experiences of Kratos be brought forth to the PlayStation 3.

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Thanks to your feedback, we are excited to announce the God of War Collection for this Holiday Season. Now fans and newcomers to the series can experience the epic journey of God of War and God of War II in 720p HD form. Both titles have been remastered with anti-aliased graphics, running at 60 frames per second for a smooth gameplay experience, only on the PS3 system. Additionally, the Blu-ray Disc compilation will bring the PlayStation Network (PSN) trophy support to the franchise for the very first time.

This is your chance to experience God of War is its true form before the chaos of God of War III hits store shelves come March 2010.

Here’s the full press release:

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ANNOUNCES
GOD OF WAR® COLLECTION, A NEW COMPILATION OFFERING FOR PLAYSTATION®3
Exclusive God of War® and God of War® II Blu-ray Disc Compilation
Available This Holiday Season

FOSTER CITY, Calif., September 1, 2009 – Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced today a new and exclusive PlayStation®3 (PS3™) offering for the critically acclaimed God of War® franchise, God of War® Collection. Scheduled for release this holiday season, God of War Collection will feature reworked versions of both God of War® and God of War® II on a single Blu-ray Disc™ at full 1280 x 720 resolution. Both critically acclaimed games, which were originally developed for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, have been remastered with anti-aliased graphics running at 60 frames per second for a smooth gameplay experience on the PS3 system. Additionally, the Blu-ray Disc compilation will bring PlayStation®Network (PSN) trophy support to the franchise for the first time (included for both games). God of War Collection offers substantial value to PS3 consumers, the compilation of both best-selling games costing just $39.99 MSRP.

Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment, Santa Monica Studio, the God of War series brings epic mythological battles to life with stunning graphics and an elaborate plot that puts Kratos, the triology’s main character, at the center of carnage and destruction as he seeks revenge against the Gods who have betrayed him. God of War® III is scheduled for release exclusively on the PS3 in March 2010.

“We are excited today to announce God of War Collection,” said Scott Rohde, vice president, Worldwide Studios America. “Our fans spoke and we listened; thanks to our partnership with Bluepoint Games, fans and newcomers to the series can experience the epic God of War and God of War II saga in stunning 720p on PS3. This Blu-ray Disc compilation brings Kratos to PS3 even earlier than expected.”

SCEA – God of War®Collection Announced for PS3

God of War Storyline
Set in the dark world of ancient Greek mythology, players take on the role of Kratos, a Spartan warrior. Plagued by the nightmares of his past, the ash covered warrior would do anything to be free of his debt to the Gods and the memories that haunt him. For ten years he has labored for Olympus, now on the verge of losing all hope, the Gods have given him one last task. Destroy Ares, the God of War. Armed with the deadly chained Blades of Chaos, Kratos will have to overcome armies of mythological monsters, legions of undead soldiers, and amazingly dangerous and brutal landscapes.

God of War II Storyline
God of War saw Kratos, a mortal warrior, set upon an epic quest to dethrone a God. But his journey did not end there. In God of War II, Kratos sits atop his Olympus throne, as the new God of War – far more ruthless than Ares ever was. To end his continued torment, Kratos must journey to the far reaches of the earth and defeat untold horrors and alter that which no mortal, or god has ever changed… his fate. God of War II sets an epic stage for a devastating mythological war to end all wars.

Acclaim for the God of War Franchise
God of War releases have set the bar for the action-adventure genre and been acknowledged by some of the videogame industry’s key publications, which include PlayStation: The Official Magazine (Editor’s Choice Award), Game Informer (Action/Adventure Game of the Year and Handheld Game of the Month Award), GamePro (Editor’s Choice Award), Electronic Gaming Monthly (Best PS2 Game), IGN.com (Editor’s Choice Award and Game of the Year Award), and four nominations in the Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, including Overall Game of the Year and Console Game of the Year. The franchise has also been awarded with several honors including several E3 Best of Game Awards (given by several online publications), numerous Game of the Year and Best Action Game Awards (given at Spike TV’s Video Game Awards, Golden Joystick Awards, PSX Extreme Awards and the 3rd Annual G-Phoria Awards, and by PAX, GameZone, GameDaily, GameSpot), to name just a few.
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SCEA – God of War®Collection Announced for PS3

About Bluepoint Games, Inc.
Bluepoint Games, Inc. is a highly experienced team of seasoned gaming industry veterans whose work includes six titles that have sold over a million copies each. Bluepoint Games’ first title, Blast Factor™ (2006), made exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system, was one of the first titles available at the launch of the PlayStation®Store. Located in Austin, Texas, they continue their mission to produce high quality video games with a lasting appeal that are fun to play.
For more information, email info@bluepointgames.com.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system and its online and network services PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 3 and the PSP system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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736 Comments

  • As an aside, how about giving Ico and Shadow of the Colossus the same treatment before The Last Guardian? ;)

    +1

  • Looks like this is my chance to play God of War 1 and 2.

  • That’s funny since Sony thinks no PS3 owners want to play old games. Suck it, Koller.

  • God of War in 720p! God of War II in 720p! Both running 60fps! Trophies for both!

    Thanks but now the greedy person in me wants God of War: Chains of Olympus to get the same treatment as well!

  • Is it 40$ for both or 40$ each

  • PLEASE TELL ME I’M NOT DREAMING!!!!!! I’m begging!!! This is the best info EVER!!!!!!!!

  • @KidCommando

    thanks for helping me out, Im probably going to buy that cardreader if not I’ll just replay those. I wish all former games were retroactive becuase I beat uncharted 100% and I don’t feel like doing it all over again. Only game so far that I have that is retroactive was Need For Speed.

  • do this with more games now plz

  • this is great for refeshing our memory before GOW 3. plus trophies and improved graphics for only 40 bucks. 3 cheers for SONY.

  • 302: $40 for the whole package :)

  • There is a God, a God of War.

  • summary of comments:

    zomg teh trophies!11 best collection evarrr

  • Awsome can’t wait, and at such a cheap price :o

  • @ all

    there is not going to be bc for any ps3.
    sony said that the ps3 library is big enough. that’s why the fist ps3 had bc.

  • Hope to see more deals like this in the future, bring back more of our favorite series!

  • Thank you Sony, this is so awesome.

  • Pictures of the new re-worked versions of the game please?

  • Yes yes I love the games

  • @312 This is so much better than normal BC, trophies<3 720p<3 60fps<3 Anti-aliasing<3 God of War<3

  • I always hoped Sony would do this since the PS3 has lost its compatibility. So does this mean we may be seeing possible collections of Ratchet and Clank or Devil May Cry? (PLEASE DEVIL MAY CRY!!!!!) This is pretty cool since I just sold my two god of war games friday, I probably wouldn’t have gotten as much after this was announced.

  • Trophies for old GOW games! AWESOME!!

  • best news i have read in this year.
    please give us a european release :)

  • *drools* I’m buy it.

  • Yes!!! Finally I’ll be able to play them on my pS3 and now with better graphics and trophies…Holiday season can’t come soon enough…Thanks Sony

  • i have a 500gb 60gb ps3 so i have both already i might get this

  • AMAZING! I never got to play the GoW Franchise and now with this, I can!

    Thank God! <– See what I did there?

  • holy ************* ****!!!!!! gow 1 and 2 on BLU-RAY!!!! in HD!!! with TROPHIES!!!! i just pooped my pants with excitement!!! i will definitely be getting these!! I have beaten gow2 like 5 times, and gow 1 like 3 times, looks like im going to do it AT LEAST another 2 times EACH! I LOVE GOW!!! the only thing that would make this even better is if they included chains of olympus in the deal.

  • dont need my ps2 anymore… this is going to do wonders for ps3… amazing. ill still keep my ps2 versions as a collection

  • THIS IS SO TITS !!!!

    day one buy for me

    i just hope the GOW III demo will be released with the game ;)

  • I’m sold. I have both PS2 versions, but THIS? totally worth it.

  • I really don’t know how to thank you guys. You have no idea how much God of War franchise means to me. I have played the first one 13 times, the second one 11 times. I will play the hell out of both of them when it comes out this fall. Is there a final release date. Secondly I know it’s a bit too much to ask but have you guys included any new stuff. It’s not needed. I am just asking. :P

  • wow,that was unexpected lol way to go sony :D

  • Thank you Sony =D lookin forward to this .. but could u do the same for the need for speed collection preeety please lol

  • i cant BEIIEVE IT!!!im so excited tell me the date

  • Can Socom1 and SocomII get and HD version too pretty please?

  • Come on, making a big deal out PS2 games? It’s good to have it 720p and anti-aliased with trophies but it’s utterly hilarious to see Sony making a big deal out PS2 games conversion for the PS3. Well, whatever. Just give us backwards compatibility.

  • Wow – this is the best news of GoW lately after GoW3 being pushed back. Can’t wait for the holidays now!

  • Cool.

    Looking forward to the TEAM ICO blu-ray collection next year. ICO and SOTC – 720p , 60 fps , trophies.

    Do it.

  • Awesome. I’ve never played a God of War game before, but I’ll pick this up and give it a spin.

  • Omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg if they can do it for this game they can do it for any game all we have to do is want it bad enough do I hear an ico shadow of the collosuss bundle coming ?

  • When will we have a new video of GoW III ? :/

  • Oh hell yeh, a must must have for any ps3 user and future user.

  • Yay, I was already running low on money because of all the games I’m going to buy. Thank you for making me broke. How much is this going to cost? Hope it’s not a full $60 since the games are kind of old. But if it is, I’ll still buy it.

  • sweet ive got coo but this is just freaking awesome news now i need a date for pre order! Thnx sony!!!!

  • @304 Razkadaz

    Yeah, I had to replay Uncharted to get the trophies as well. It’s an awesome game, so I didn’t mind.

    The reason they can’t make trophies retroactive is because then anyone can just download a game save, upload it onto their PS3, and get all the trophies without even playing the game. It does suck having to go back and replay some games when they get a trophy patch, but I would much rather have that then a “hackable” trophy system. At least this way, everyone who has a specific trophy had to earn it.

    Good luck with your PS2 saves!

  • Holy win! I am quite surprised you pulled it off. I didn’t think it was going to happen so I bought GoW2 a while ago. If I can get the both of them in one disc with TROPHIES I am in. What a deal… $40 for those $20 games, and on blu-ray!

  • OMG this is the best news I can get on my birthday. Thanks Sony day freaking one.

    BTW are the trophies for the whole collection or does GoW 1 has trophies and GoW 2 has separate trophies?

  • Make sure to buy it used so you get a personal “F-bomb Off” from David Jaffe, kids!

    Hey, Sony. If you’re not going to give us PS2 BC, how about getting in touch with Atlus and releasing Persona 3/4 on PS3 with trophies? Getting in contact with Square and releasing FFXII with trophies?

    No? Yeah, then I still want you to bring back BC for PS2 on the PS3.

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