Around the time the God of War III was announced, the question arose: will Sony re-release the original God Of War titles, maybe with some sort of upgrade? Discussion only further heated up with the addition of the God Of War III Ultimate Edition, with fans disappointed that GOW 1 and 2 were not a part of the package.
Well I’m pleased to announce that after much speculation and a delayed release day, the God Of War Collection is out now for PS3. Both God of War and God of War II have been given a healthy dose of HD boost and are available together on one Blu-ray disc. A demo of God Of War III is also said to be included. At $39.99, it sounds like a great deal for both new and old fans alike. I might have to pick this one up myself, round out the ole PS3 library.
In other God of War news, there was a rumor floating around earlier via Gamer Access that claimed that God of War III would have an online co-op mode. Despite their seemingly legit source (Sony’s Retail Loyalty site) and a provided screenshot, it seems the rumors are false, as Sony told IGN:
“This news is unfounded. God of War III will not have an online co-op mode.”
And there you have it. A dream crushed. But as IGN points out, that doesn’t mean there won’t be an online versus mode, which could be equally fun. I’m all for it. Kratos doesn’t play well with others, anyway!
November 17, 2009 – FOSTER CITY, Calif. – Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) today announced the North American release of the God of War Collection, bringing the award-winning God of War and God of War II to the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system for the first time. Just in time for the holiday season, the God of War Collection offers a substantial value to PS3 users, including both top-selling games at an attractive price of $39.99 (MSRP).
The God of War Collection features high-definition versions of both God of War and God of War II on a single Blu-ray Disc at full 720p resolution. Both critically acclaimed games, which were originally developed for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, have been digitally re-mastered with full-screen anti-aliased graphics running at 60 frames per second, delivering the ultimate smooth gameplay experience on the PS3 system.
“We are thrilled to bring Kratos to PS3 even earlier than expected,” said Scott Rohde, vice president, Worldwide Studios America. “Thanks to our partnership with Bluepoint Games, this Blu-ray compilation will allow fans and newcomers to experience the epic God of War and God of War II saga in stunning HD for the first time.”
Additionally, PlayStation?Network Trophy support has been added to the franchise for the first time – for both games – and will challenge even the best of players. Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, Santa Monica Studio, the God of War series brings epic mythological battles to life with stunning graphics and an Olympic plot that puts Kratos, the trilogy’s main character, at the center of carnage and destruction as he seeks revenge against the Gods who have betrayed him.
God of War Collection has an ESRB rating of “M” for Mature. For more information about the ESRB, visit http://www.esrb.org/. For more information about the God of War franchise, visit http://www.godofwar.com/.
