January 6
God of War 3 – only possible on PS3Playstation 3 owners can declare that they have the worlds most powerful console on the planet today. Sony has said that the PS3 is the only console that could handle upcoming gaming, God of War III
Claire Backhouse, UK product manager for GoW III has told CVG that:
The developers have worked hard to use the power of the PS3 to make GOW3 look amazing and have added features that are only possible with PS3.
The dynamic lighting solution employed in GOW III is only feasible through the computing power provided by the Cell SPUs.
For example, using the High Dynamic Range Lighting (HDRL) technology, the camera – when using Krato’s sightline – will emulate the human retina, causing players to feel a sharp brightness when Kratos exits a dark area and enters a sunlit area, similar to how the human eye would need to adjust.
God of War III is due out in March of this year.
Today, SCEA announced there Ultimate Edition for God of War III. If you remember back in the beginning of the year, fans were polled on what they were most interested in seeing a collector’s edition for God of War III. With the God of War Collection being separate, this collector’s edition of the game is truly ultimate for God of War fans.
The Ultimate Edition will feature the following:
Exclusive Collectibles
• High-End Sculpted Replica of Pandora’s Box
• Limited-Edition God of War Art Book featuring exclusive art, content and interviewsExclusive Digital Content (Available via PlayStation Network voucher codes on day of launch)
• God of War Combat Arena containing an exclusive environment and seven challenges
• Premium Kratos Skin – Dominus
• God of War: Unearthing the Legend Franchise Documentary – a full-length movie documentary depicting the history of the God of War franchise
• God of War Trilogy Soundtrack – God of War, II, and III scores from the game (mp3 digital download).
• God of War: Blood and Metal EP – a heavy metal homage featuring original music inspired by God of War (mp3 digital download).
As stated on the PlayStation Blog, that’s not all. At select retailers, you’ll also have access to the E3 God of War demo.
When the conference began, you can already feel the vibe of excitement of what Sony was going to display. The audience was even enthusiastic. Here’s a brief summary of the conference.
The conference started off with montages of the games spanning from the PS3, PSN, PSP, and PS2. Jack Tretton appears and talks about the PlayStation franchise. The first game they displayed was Uncharted 2, the single player portion. The depth you saw in the vastness was great. It looks to be a promising sequel. The next game was MAG, their surprise hitter from last year. They showed a live 256 player match, and the game held up magnificently. It looks to play just as CoD4. After the two PS3 game showing they focused on the PSP front. Kaz Hirai came onto the stage, and finally revealed the PSP GO, the newest iteration for the PlayStation Portable. Along with the display came two new games. The long awaited Gran Turismo is FINALLY coming to the PSP. Along with Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. A new Resident Evil title is in the works for the PSP. Third Party titles were shown, ending with a montage.
Sony’s iteration of the motion controller scene was unveiled. you could really tell it was still in testing. But the way they presented it was just humorous. It really wasn’t for it to be unveiled to the public but they did the best with what they had. They showed off how responsive the motion controller was, and some mini games you can play within it. The new motion controller will be compatible with the PS Eye.
They go back to the PS3 lineup. Showing off Assassins Creed 2 footage, and then Final Fantasy XIII. What Sony showed next was unexpected. Final Fantasy XIV was announced, and will be a PS3 Exclusive. Along with the long awaited unveiling of Agent, another PS3 exclusive from Rockstar games. When LittleBigPlanet released, it was focused on PlayCreateShare. Another company came out, and decided to put a spin on it. The game will be race oriented, from designing your own tracks, to designing your own characters. It will be nice to see what the community makes out of this.
A teaser was shown for Gran Turismo 5, and it looks amazing, damage will finally be introduced into the series, along with NASCAR. The gorgeous lighting, and the detail to each car is amazing. Sony showed off the new The Last Guardian, a game from the creator of Ico, and Shadow of the Colossus. Another beautiful game. Sony finished off with a live demo of God of War III.
Expect an article on each title throughout today and tomorrow on the titles unveiled at todays E3. If you watched the Press Conference, what did you enjoy the most out of it?
You saw the first two part of the interview last week, and here are the last two part.
That’s the question Naughty Dog is asking through twitter.
Though we missed a special/collectors edition with Killzone 2, God of War III will definitely be getting one. Now the question remains if gamers value a 80 plus euro/pound/dollar edition, which usually included an art book and a behind the scene’s disc.
But is that all we want in a special edition? For me no. Example, Fallout 3. The lunch box and bobble head made the choice for my purchase. Grand Theft Auto 4 also had it with the bag, locker box and key chain.
Such special/collector edition make it worth getting.
But what can you include in a Uncharted edition? You tell us.
February 14
More God of Ware III goodness
After the extended trailer posted on the Official PlayStation Blog. PlayStation Lifestyle let readers know that the official website went live probably shortly after the Press Event
On the site you will be able to check out screenshots or view the Official and E3 trailer in the HD quality of your choice (or regular but who would want that). You can also sign up to email updates or even pre-order at Amazon, GameStop or Besy Buy.
But that’s not everything. On the US PlayStation Store you will find the Official God of War III Trailer in 1080p quality.
Source, Source 2
(Picture courtesy of PlayStation Lifestyle)
February 13
God of War release date to be announced at E3
In June at the E3 Sony will unveil the release date to the highly anticipated God of War III.
The biggest rumour of possible release date is March 2010, why? Well all previous two titles were released in march to why not keep the tradition.
February 13
6 God of War III screenshots
September 16
New details of voice acting in God of War IIINew details have emerged regarding voice acting in Sony’s upcoming title God of War III. Translated by Google, here’s what ps3-sense has to say.
God Of War 3 scriptwriters Marianne Krawczyk and inspreker DB Cooper last Monday have talked about bad dialogues (and the making thereof) in games. This should dramatically improve according to these people, because it may be a good story at all to smithereens help.
About God of War III was the following said they want the game not on the website AudioAtrocities, a sign that they are working very hard to listen to the audio in the game in tiptop order.
Marianne Krawczyk knew there still to add that the script of GoW3 no fewer than 120 pages long. Such a long script is beautiful, but the story really comes into its own when there is figuring out exactly how and why it is said, so the insprekers are much better able to live.
August 20
PSW God of War III scansHere are a couple of scans from the Playstation World Magazine (PSW) article on God of War III. I cut out the content and shown the screenshots only. If you want to see the full scan, link is at the bottom. Enjoy.
According to the latest issue of Playstation World Magazine (PSW) the release date for Sony’s God of War III is Christmas 2009.
The really big news? I’ve been informed by a source at Sony that God of War III will be thundering onto PS3 worldwide for Christmas 09… it’s going to be massive.
Will they have it ready for then?
If you want to know more about God of War III, potential the most anticipated upcoming game for the Playstation 3, if your in the UK buy the August issue of PSW.
featuring a four page God Of War 3 screen explosion! And we reveal the game’s release date
It’s been the only issue where the team flew to California to make a report on EA’s The Godfather II. The release date for God of War III is sooner than you think according to the magazine.
Here’s the one everyone’s been waiting for, God of War III. God of War and God of War II did brilliantly on the Playstation 2, so whats to stop Sony from doing a third for the Playstation 3? Check the trailer out.
In the end there will be only chaos.
It appears that God of War III will be making its way to shelves on the 2nd of March 2009. According to retailer GameStop, they have listed God of War III to be released on this day; Pre-order Ships 3/2/2009.
Whether this is true or not, just regard this as a rumor, we will probably hear something at E3.
