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God of War III E3 2009 Demo Included in God of War Collection

John Hight — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:01:47 +0000

You have seen the videos and you have seen the screens, soon you will have the chance to play what the lucky hundreds experienced at E3, Comic-Con and PAX. Coming this fall, we are happy to announce to fans that God of War Collection will include the long-awaited God of War III E3 2009 Demo. Each copy of God of War Collection will include a voucher code that can be redeemed through PlayStation Network on the day of purchase. This is your chance to experience God of War III before it hits store shelves March 2010.

Just recently announced on the blog, God of War Collection features remastered versions of both God of War and God of War II on a single Blu-ray Disc at full 1280 x 720 resolution with 2x anti-aliased graphics. Both critically acclaimed games, which were originally developed for the PS2, are running at 60 frames per second for a smooth gameplay experience on your PS3. Additionally, the Blu-ray Disc compilation will bring PSN trophy support to the franchise for the first time. God of War Collection will be available in November. Keep an eye out for video gameplay soon.

God of War III at Comic-Con, plus Blades of Chaos Replica!

Anthony Caiazzo — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:59:58 +0000

Wanted to share with you guys some of the recent God of War news.

CHAOS IS COMING to the San Diego Comic Con this week! God of War will be showcased at this year’s comic con giving fans access to one of the most highly anticipated games of 2010.

Play God of War III
Show up to the Sony booth any day of the show and get hands on time with God of War III! That’s right you can play the code that everyone has been writing about at E3. Make sure to arrive early. Lines will be long.

God of War Comic Book Signing and Giveaway
Last week we announced the blockbuster deal with DC Comics bringing Kratos to life in comics. Now is your chance to get your hands on a Limited Edition double sided poster of the God of War comic and signed by Marv Wolfman (Writer) and Andy Park (Cover Artist).

Autograph Schedule at the Sony booth
Thurs. July 23rd 1-2:30pm *Marv Wolfman ONLY*
Friday July 24th 2:30-4pm
Saturday July 25th 1-2:30pm

Also wanted to let you know that today we announced a cool partnership with United Cutlery. That’s right an authentic Blade of Chaos. The scaled replica of Kratos’ Blades of Chaos, stretches 20 13/16” overall and is designed with a 12 7/16” blade constructed from solid-cast zinc aluminum with a custom-etched mold texture, and unique fantasy grindings that mirror the piece used in the game. The handle grip is injection-molded and surrounded by an intricate, detailed cast-metal guard and pommel. The Blades of Chaos replica includes a custom display stand with the God of War logo. Pretty sweet stuff!

Check out the merchandise section on the official God of War website to check out more information on United Cutlery’s Blade of Chaos. To learn more, go here.

God of War Fans: Join the Spartan Army

Anthony Caiazzo — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:05:11 +0000

After a successful E3 and God of War III’s March 2010 release date announcement we have given Kratos a new place to show off all his carnage and destruction. Today, we relaunched the God of War III website with an all new look, screens and video section, community forums and much more. For you die-hard fans we have the God of War III Press Conference Video available, as well as more DOWNLOADS! You might also want to check out the merchandise section, which will be updated throughout road to launch… And for those who feel worthy to fight alongside Kratos, you can enlist in the Spartan Army, where you will have opportunities in the future to get access to exclusive updates and other cool content.

Spread the word! Chaos is coming to Gods in March 2010 and visit www.godofwar.com.

E3 09 Virtual Booth Tour: God of War III

Jeff Rubenstein — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:29:29 +0000

We’re now on our way back from LA, but even with E3 2009 in the books, we’ve got a lot more videos coming for you.

During the conference, we had an elevated area above the show floor where media members and other dignataries (I’m looking at you, Verne Troyer) could get a guided walkthrough on our titles.

We shot a number of “Virtual Booth Tours” with our top developers, to give you a feel for what it’s like to be at E3, and to see some parts of the games that you probably haven’t seen before.

First up, Combat Designer Adam Puhl takes us through the part of the God of War III demo that we *didn’t* show during the press conference.

Coming up Monday: A guided tour of MAG!

God of War Fans: Take the God of War III Collector’s Edition Survey

Chanana2 — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:51 +0000

Yes, our boy Kratos is back, and he’s guaranteed to be raining carnage and devastation upon the Gods and the entire Ancient Greek world. With so much death and destruction already on his plate, Kratos needs YOU in putting together the Ultimate God of War III Collector’s Edition!

To help you summon the wrath of your comments, we’ve crafted together a fairly short survey to ask for your opinions on what will make the Ultimate God of War III Collector’s Edition. Don’t worry; there are no right or wrong answers to this survey. It’s easier than taking your SATs or Driver’s License Test. We just want to give our God of War fans a chance to give us their ‘Kratos’ insights. So don’t hold back. This is your opportunity to rate and compare your own ultimate collector’s wish list. Just make sure you’re logged in to your PSN account =)

Now don’t think we expect you guys to complete this survey without a little reward. We know Kratos wouldn’t =) Conquer this short survey and you will be prized with an exclusive HD wallpaper of Kratos lifting some ‘Grunt’ weights!

You guys know what to do. Click on the image below and take the Ultimate God of War III Collector’s Edition Survey and prove your answers are TRULY WORTHY OF THE GODS!!!

God of War Developer Interview #5 – Battle Director Adam Poole Answers Your Questions

Jeff Rubenstein — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:13:15 +0000

Here it is, our 5th and final God of War III developer interview of the week, and my personal favorite. The man with the coolest title in gaming, “Battle Director” talks damage dealing, weapons, and the influence of fighting games on the world of God of War. His descriptions of combos and, well, violence are vivid and fun; so this video is a little longer than the other ones. I don’t think you’ll mind.

If Adam’s descriptions don’t get you salivating for the game, maybe you need to watch the trailer again!

Thanks so much for taking time to watch the videos and meet God of War III’s developers. We’ll have a lot more for you on this game closer to E3.

God of War Developer Interview #4 – Lead Programmer Vassily Filippov Answers Your Questions

Jeff Rubenstein — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:19:03 +0000

We know you’ve got questions about God of War III – the developers have answers. All during this year’s GDC, we’ve been introducing you to the game’s devs, as they explain their contribution to the GoWIII, and what’s going to make the game great. Today, things take a turn for the technical, as Lead Programmer Vassily Filippov talks about how much bigger God of War III is than its predecessors, the power of PS3’s SPUs, and how PS3 Kratos couldn’t even fit on a PS2.

Tomorrow we wrap up our God of War III developer series with the most exciting interview yet – the game’s Combat Director. You won’t want to miss this one!

God of War Developer Interview #3 – Design Director Todd Papy Answers Your Questions

Jeff Rubenstein — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:30:39 +0000

Day 3 of GDC, so here comes our 3rd developer interview from God of War III As it stands, nobody is better at God of War III than Todd Papy. When SCEA Santa Monica first showed the game to the gaming press last month, Todd was behind the controls (and he only died once). In this interview, Todd Papy talks about how to craft the pacing of God of War III, “tanks” and “helicopters” in the game, and just what the heck *is* a Design Director?

How badly do you want to be one of these playtesters?

God of War Developer Interview #2 – Art Director Ken Feldman Answers Your Questions

Jeff Rubenstein — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:28:58 +0000

As Game Developer’s Week continues, we bring you the 2nd of our 5-part interview series with the people creating God of War III. Today, Art Director Ken Feldman tells us the mythology behind the story of Kratos, and where they get those gory ideas.

God of War Developer Interview #1 – Game Director Stig Asmussen Answers Your Questions

Jeff Rubenstein — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:38:20 +0000

Right before God of War III’s first playthrough was revealed to the media, we asked you: If you could ask the development team anything, what would it be? I then scribbled your queries onto a card and ran off to the event. We rolled camera, and since we’re now at GDC week, what better time to meet the team and get those questions answered?

So here we are, the first of five videos, beginning with a familiar face: Stig Asmussen, God of War III’s Game Director answers your questions, ranging from the game’s accessibility, influences, and what the power of the PS3 allows the team to do.