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Rumour Sony Santa Monica Readying New IP After God Of War III
An interesting tid-bit dug up by Split-Screen this morning suggests that Sony's Santa Monica studio may be working on some new IP after God Of War III
Santa Monica's director of development, John Hight, has updated his LinkedIn profile, listing "new IP" as his current task for the studio. Most things Santa Monica touch turn to gold so, we...
News Conflict Of Interests: More Dodgy Metal Headed To God Of War III, Dream Theater Say "Hello"
Dream Theater - a band we're absolutely going to judge by the photo embedded above - are to lend their heavy metal audio talents to Sony's upcoming God Of War III
They'll be writing and recording a brand new instrumental for the game. No doubt it will have big chugging guitars and whatnot. So, Dream Theater and Trivium are now on board. We hate...
News Sony Finally Readying Themselves To Reveal More Of God Of War III
So, in the past year we haven't seen that much of God Of War III
Sure, we've got our hands on a pretty lengthy demo, but - yo, dawg - that's all we've seen. According to PS3Center, Sony Santa Monica have a new trailer ready for release. All we have to show for it at the moment is a "latest build" screenshot to be featured in the upcoming...
First Impressions God Of War III on Playstation 3
Dude, Kratos is really, really angry
Obviously writing about trailers, demos and collector's editions here on PushSquare, we knew a lot about God Of War III. But nothing could prepare us for actually going hands-on with the game. Santa Monica's latest in Sony's biggest pie is brutal. The first thing God Of War III wants you to notice is the detail...
News You Should Probably Check Your Emails Right About Now
So, despite this apparently being limited to Europeans, we've heard from people all over the world who got access to the God Of War III demo this weekend
We got in. We're currently waiting for it to download. It's a whopping 2.6GB but, hey, it's God Of War. Who else got in? What do you think? What do you mean you haven't checked your emails yet?
News Europe: Check Your Inbox For The God Of War III Demo This Weekend
Well there's a turn up for the books
Just when we assumed SCEE weren't going to dish out the God Of War III demo, a Playstation Blog post pops up informing us Europeans to check our email inboxes this weekend. Why? Because SCEE are gonna send out the God Of War III demo to a handful of us lucky folk. You'll need to have opted in to receive the SCEE...
News God Of War III Ultimate Edition Is Packed To The Brim With Goodies
If it's big boxes and lots of downloadable media you want, the God Of War III Ultimate Edition just announced by the Playstation Blog looks absolutely perfect
In the gigantic 8.3" wide x 10.5" long x 5.9" tall sculpted replica of Pandora's Box you'll get the following God Of War goodies: God of War Combat Arena containing an...
News This Boxart Is Not Final, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please Don't Change It (We Love It)
This is some tentative boxart for God Of War III
Did you notice, it's absolutely brilliant! Well, you'll need to hit the jump to see the full thing (we gotta save on bandwidth folks!) but look at it. Just look at it. It's intense. We really, really, really hope Sony don't change it. Award for best boxart ever?
News Conflict Of Interests: Trivium In God Of War III
Back in high-school, we were asked to write a small piece on something we either loved or hated for English class
Being complete cynics, we chose to write about something we hated. And naturally as music snobs, that came down to a band we hated. Namely: Trivium; possibly the worst band ever invented in the world ever. If the world were to end, the...
News God Of War III Director Considering DLC Challenge Rooms
The man behind God Of War III, Stig Asmussen, reckons that challenge rooms are a good way of keeping people hooked into a product beyond the single-player experience
Batman: Arkham Asylum did them well, why not God Of War III? It's a point he raises with GamePro, admitting that the core blu-ray release of God Of War III will include challenge maps,...
News Sorry Europe, No God Of War III Demo For You Guys
And by "you guys" we actually mean "us" because, awww, we're European baby
Still, there's always the lovely art of import meaning, if you import the God Of War Collection from the US, chances are you'll have access to that lovely God Of War III demo. If you're Japanese you'll need to pick up inFamous to get access to the demo. Still bemusing to see...
News God Of War III Demo Hitting Japan On November 19th
If you're in Japan and you want to play God Of War III, you're going to need to get a code with a copy of inFamous
The demo will then be redeemable from November 19th. If you're in the West, you'll get a code with a copy of God Of War Collection, which releases late next month.
News God Of War III Was Initially Pitched As An FPS
A little known fact within Sony's Santa Monica Studio is that God Of War III was original pitched as a first-person game
Seriously. Art director Ken Feldman pitched the alternate perspective to game director Stig Asmussen early on into the game's development. He explains, "I tried unsuccessfully to convince Stig to make God of War III a...
News The God Of War Collection Gets That Little Bit More Awesome, Includes E3 God Of War III Demo
We're already totally stoked about the God Of War Collection - a blu-ray compilation of the original two God Of War games - but now the icing has just truly been spread; as the disc will include the infamous 20-minute God Of War III E3 demo aswell
Dude. It's not a preorder bonus, it's not a store exclusive; the demo will be in every copy of the God...
News Kratos Toy Looks Really, Really Angry But Also Sorta Cute & Cuddly
Would you cuddle a man who rips the eyes out of big cyclops monster things? No? Well, we wouldn't either, but when presented like this NECA toy, Kratos looks kinda cute
Aside from all the frowning and blood splattered torso. Do you see where we're coming from though, valued reader? This is a hand crafted Kratos Mighty Mugg figure and it comes with...
News Premium Kratos Figure To Hit The Market From Sideshow Collectibles
Sideshow Collectibles have received the go-ahead to produce one of their uber expensive - note these $300 Star Wars figures - premium format figures for Sony's Kratos character
The God Of War star's likeness will end up being captured over a full 15" and will retail in the $300-$400 range. They're also planning to sculpt some God Of War...
News God Of War Blades Of Chaos Replica On The Way
Games, comic books, movies and novels not enough God Of War for you? How about an authentic replica of the Blades Of Chaos? Yes, the marketing claws are deep into Sony's mega franchise right now
We'll leave you with the words of Kotaku to explain the details of this fantastic memento.United Cutlery's Blades of Chaos (October 2009): United Cutlery ,...
News God Of War Comics Series On The Way Courtesy Of DC
IGN have reported that DC/Wildstorm Comics will chronicle the events of the God Of War story is a new mini-comic series this October
The series will span six issues and is being written by Marv Wolfman. The plot will run right up to God Of War III, detailing the events of the first two games.
News First God Of War Novel Heading March 2010
Presumably to tie in with the March release of God Of War III, Del Ray have announced they will publish the first God Of War novel on March 23rd 2010
The novel will be a 320-page epic, penned by Matthew Stover and will release for $15. A movie release would guarantee some more money sucked from the franchise...
News Is That A God Of War Movie On The Horizon?
Let's be honest
Movies based on games are usually rubbish, even with the mountains of possible plot and angry characters in God Of War, we just can't imagine it being in a film. Still, CC2K reckon they've read a script for an upcoming God Of War movie penned by David Self. Apparently the script sticks very closely to the original game and as such...
News God Of War III Team Concerned About Austalian Release
Australia are pretty strict with what they will and won't release
Their ratings system does not go past "MA15+" meaning any games not suitable for 15 year olds don't get release. Ridiculous right? Exactly. God Of War III looks particularly brutal. Even we, as grown adults, cringed at some of the details present in the E3 demo. Still, we...
News God Of War Designer Makes A Badass Akuma Statue
Katon Callaway is working on God Of War III as a character artist
But he's also working for SOTA toys designing really expensive statues. Such as this $120 Akuma one set for release in September. Expensive but seriously, how awesome is that?!
News Nielsen's Survey Suggests God Of War III One Of The Most Desired Games Post-E3
There were a lot of games at E3
So in order to seperate them, people do surveys and stuff. Like this one conducted by Nielsen which determines the games at E3 with the highest purchase intent. XBOX 360's Halo 3: ODST tops out the chart with 53% of respondants taking interest. God Of War III sits in second place with 49% and Wii Sports Resort in...
E3 2009 Fancy Playing God Of War III?
.. You've got a long wait. How long would you wait idley to play God Of War III? We reckon - six hours.
E3 2009 God Of War III Live Gameplay Demonstration
God Of War III was always going to look gorgeous, and this trailer proves that Sony Santa Monica will not disappoint you when the game lands this March 2010
E3 2009 God Of War III Coming March 2010
Sony Santa Monica showcased a decent chunk of God Of War III at this year's E3, and typically the game looked absolutely amazing
However, they also announced that the game will be released March 2010, somewhat missing optimistic expectations the game will be available this year. To say it looks incredible would be an understatement.
News What's The One God Of War III Preorder Item You'd "Defy Zeus" To Get Hold Of?
Remember we told you Sony were polling members of GAP (GamerAdvPanel) for their God Of War III Collector's Edition wishlist? Well, we just got word that Sony are done with that, and now want to know about a single preorder item so awesome "you'd defy Zeus" to get hold of it
Giving away a reward for preorders aswell as a collector's edition — this...
News GDC '09: God Of War III First Gameplay Leak
The first gameplay footage of God Of War III has leaked to the t'Internet, despite Santa Monica insisting that no one should record the gameplay
The shakey cam footage shows Kratos locked in a dark room surrounded by familiar minions. It's particularly early footage, and the environment Kratos is fighting within is likely to be a mockup demo...
News GDC '09: Sony Santa Monica Lecture On "Drop-In Co-Op"
Perhaps confirming that God Of War III will have some kind of co-operative element, the GDC '09 itinery confirms three lectures from Sony's Santa Monica studio
The third, on Friday, seemingly the most interesting: Practical SPU usage on God of War III - Wednesday 4pm (11pm UK) Self Limiting Rigging Methodology used GoWIII - Thursday 1.30pm (8.30pm...
Feature GDC '09: Sony Playstation Wishlist
We're not entirely sure how much will get announced at this years GDC
Usually the really big announcements are saved for E3, with smaller announcements at GDC. In 2007 Sony announced Playstation Home and LittleBigPlanet at GDC, as part of Sony's focus on "Game 3.0" — or community-focused, interactive gaming. This year we're not sure what...
News God Of War III Collector's Edition Is Planned, Fans Asked To Describe What They'd Like In It
Playstation Underground's "Gamers Advisory Panel" (or G
A.P) have been asked what they'd like to see in a God Of War III Collector's Edition. The email received by all members of G.A.P. states:What would make the ultimate GOW III Collector's Edition? We've heard that everything from T-shirts and figurines to behind-the-scenes videos will make the...
News GameTrailers Dissect The Latest God Of War III Trailer
This is a rather quick post for you all, but we saw this and found it really interesting
GameTrailers have dissected the latest God Of War III trailer and filled it with lots of juicy little bits of speculation. Enjoy.
News God Of War III's "Fire Titan" Concept Art
The first thing we want you to notice about this God Of War III concept art is the the size of Kratos
Look at him. That tiny little thing in the corner. Thankfully, nobody puts Kratos in the corner. We look forward to whipping this big-boys ass when we get our hands on God Of War III at some point within the next 12 months. The art is by Cecil Kim...
News Analyst: "Only Two In Three Who Plan To Buy God Of War III Own A PS3"
Honestly, we think analysts speak out of their arse (hey, you can't spell "analyst" without "anal")
However, so dedicated are we with reporting "the Playstation news" that we couldn't pass up on this story. Speaking with Gamasutra, OTX analyst Nick William talked about Sony's position and how a price drop and God Of War can change that.The...
News MAG & God Of War III Coming This Year
Well it really does seem Sony have a bumper list of exclusives this year
Not content with Killzone 2, InFamous, Heavy Rain, breathes, MLB 09 and Uncharted 2 but MAG and God Of War III are to be released this year. According to Sony they are all going to be released "throughout the year". Let's not forget Gran Turismo 5 is also touted for a...
News God Of War III "Epic Scale" Trailer
Here's your God Of War III "Epic Scale" trailer
It's essentially an extension of the VGA trailer which was received with mixed response. No mixed response this time though. The game looks absolutely breathtaking.
News God Of War III Is "D-Day & Cloverfield With Kratos Smack Dab In The Middle Of It"
According to director Stig Asmussen anyway
An apt description for the trailers and previews we've read on Santa Monica's upcoming God Of War title. You can read more from Stig here.
Feature New God Of War III Screenshots Showcase Sony's Flagship Graphical Powerhouse
Sony have released a whole new collection of God Of War III screenshots
Hit the jump to see them all. [gallery link="file"]
News Your First God Of War III Media Blowout Details
From Eurogamer
net</a>:God of War III will see Kratos hop on and control mythical beasts such as Cyclops, crashing through hordes of enemies to get to objectives and solve puzzles. And that's just one of the new mechanics in Sony Santa Monica's new game, according to a preview in the latest issue of GameInformer magazine.</blockquote>...
News God Of War III Rumours Emerge Ahead Of Embargo
Please take this with a pinch of salt
God Of War III get its formal public media blowout on Friday so until then we cannot be sure of anything. However various posts and magazine scans have been popping up around the Internet regarding the game. The first comes from a user post on GameFaqs and comments on the following:·Unlike God of War 1 and 2...
News God Of War Series Look Back On 1Up.com
If you're getting excited for God Of War III's big unveiling this Friday then you might enjoy a series of articles, interviews and features being posted on 1up
com</a> about the previous games in the franchise. It's all mighty interesting really and, as fans of the series, we're sure you'll agree.
Sony are having a big press event for God Of War III this week
On Friday all the information from said event will spill out onto the Internet. Here's what we're hoping for: New gameplay videos/previews. We got a sure preview of God Of War III late last year at the VGA's. While some were moderately underwhelmed we were somewhat satisfied. Kratos...
News GameTrailers Reveal God Of War III As Their Most Anticipated Of 2009
GameTrailers have posted their most anticipated of 2009 list
The criteria for the games on the list are those titles that are announced but details are scarce. A couple of Playstation 3 exclusives appear on the list with Heavy Rain appearing at number 6, Uncharted 2 appearing at number 4 and God Of War III taking pole position. The full list of...
Feature God Of War III To Get Blow-Out Press Unveiling Next Month
Sony will be holding a private press event for their flagship "Greek-mythology-em-up" God Of War III early next month
Kotaku and other journalists from the US and Europe will presumably be getting their hands on the game for the first time next month. No doubt previews and awesomeness will ensue. Exciting, indeed.
Rumour God Of War 3 Online Co-Op? 1080p, 60fps? "Eclipses Uncharted and Gears Of War 2"?
Anonymous blogger VGTilt thinks he knows a lot about God Of War 3
In fact he thinks he knows a lot more than "a lot" for he appears to know everything. Fullstop. Of course this might just be a 14-year old blogger's wet dream. He's certainly getting some hits regardless. He (hey it might be a She) writes: I was recently sent a pretty...