God of war press release

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.


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 PLAYSTATION3
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 PlayStation3 (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 PlayStation2 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 PlayStationNetwork (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 WarCollection 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 WarCollection 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 PlayStation3 (PS3) computer
entertainment system, was one of the first titles available at the
launch of the PlayStationStore. 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
PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the PSP
(PlayStationPortable) handheld entertainment system, the
ground-breaking PlayStation3 (PS3) computer entertainment system and
its online and network services PlayStationNetwork and
PlayStationStore.
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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