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Friday11th Jan 2013
News What Would You Sacrifice for This God of War DualShock 3?
Midas touch
God of War: Ascension is a big deal. As the latest entry in one of PlayStation’s best selling franchises, it’s little wonder that the platform holder is preparing lots of merchandise to accompany the title’s impending March release. The latest gizmo to enter the arena is this rather fetching DualShock 3. Look closely and you’ll...
Monday17th Dec 2012
News God of War: Ascension Demo Forces a Spot on Total Recall Blu-ray
There will only be chaos
Just like in North America, Sony has confirmed that a demo for God of War: Ascension will slash its way onto Blu-ray copies of Total Recall in Europe. Is that the movie that casts Kate Beckinsale as a semi-naked Medusa? Or was that just a dream we had? Assuming you pick up the Extended Cut Edition of the Colin Farrell...
News Kratos Once Sported a Rather Fetching Blue Tattoo
God of azure
Kratos’ trademark look may not have changed much over the years, but series creator David Jaffe has revealed that the fearsome antihero went through a big makeover shortly before the original God of War was revealed to the press. According to the outspoken developer, at one point the protagonist sported blue tribal tattoos – until...
Friday14th Dec 2012
News Sony Invites European Warriors to God of War: Ascension Beta
Test your might
There may not be emails in Olympus, but it’s a good thing that they exist on Earth. Sony’s just sent us an invitation to participate in the God of War: Ascension beta after registrations opened last month. If you’re successful, you’ll have received a notification on the same email address that your PlayStation Network account...
Wednesday12th Dec 2012
News God of War: Ascension Beta Rises for Worthy Warriors
State your claim
Those of you that have unlocked God of War: Ascension beta vouchers via the title’s online social game Rise of the Warriors will be able to download the client right now. The file weighs in at a whopping 1.4GB, so make sure you’ve got plenty of spare hard drive space. There’s currently no other way to access the trial, but...
Friday30th Nov 2012
News Sony Recruiting Willing Warriors for God of War: Ascension Beta
Death wish
It’s rare that the Gods seek the support of mortals, but this is one of those exceptional occasions. Sony is appealing for European PlayStation 3 owners to participate in the upcoming God of War: Ascension beta. To be in with a chance, all you need to do is visit this specially prepared sign-up page, login with your PlayStation Network...
Saturday10th Nov 2012
News God of War: Ascension Outlines the Advantages of Siding with Ares
Twisted firestarter
Selecting which mythical spirit to side with in God of War: Ascension’s multiplayer component is getting tougher and tougher all of the time. Sure, Zeus might have a perfectly groomed beard – but Ares is on friggin’ fire. This brand new trailer discusses the advantages of joining forces with the former God of War, and it...
Wednesday24th Oct 2012
News 300's King Leonidas Charges into God of War: Ascension
Prepare for glory
If you pre-order the upcoming God of War: Ascension from US mega retailer GameStop, you’ll be given the unique opportunity to play as 300’s King Leonidas. The burly warrior will be selectable in multiplayer, and will come complete with iconic red cape, helmet, and armour. You’ll also get to use the character’s trademark...
Tuesday23rd Oct 2012
News Ally with Zeus in This New God of War: Ascension Trailer
By the Gods
Before you begin playing God of War: Ascension’s multiplayer beta, you’ll be forced to face some fairly challenging decisions, like which Olympian you’ll align yourself with amidst the brutality of battle. Yeah, that choice is tougher than today's Countdown Conundrum, isn't it? To ease your decision, this brand new trailer details...
News God of War: Ascension Beta Causes Chaos This Winter
Best served cold
PlayStation Plus subscribers will be invited to follow in the foot-steps of their favourite Greek warriors this winter, when the God of War: Ascension beta finally arrives on the PlayStation Store. The multiplayer test will allow you to sample the competitive side of Sony Santa Monica’s sequel without needing to sacrifice a...
Thursday11th Oct 2012
News God of War: Ascension's Collector's Edition Is Huge
Fit for a God
Sony’s shown off the first images of God of War: Ascension’s unnecessarily large Collector’s Edition. The $79.99 bundle includes an 8” statue of anti-hero Kratos, a premium steelbook case, a double XP multiplayer unlock, a DLC season pass, a copy of the game’s soundtrack, a dynamic theme, and an avatar pack. If you’d prefer...
Wednesday10th Oct 2012
News God of War Demo Ascends Alongside Total Recall Blu-ray
Cross marketing
Those of you that snap up the Director’s Cut edition of Total Recall on Blu-ray will be invited to play the epic God of War: Ascension single-player demo from E3 earlier this year. The movie itself will feature 20 minutes of bonus footage not shown in theatres, in addition to an alternate ending and over 1.5 hours of special...
Thursday30th Aug 2012
News God of War: Ascension Cuts Europe on 15th March
Rise against
Sony has finally announced the release date for God of War: Ascension in Europe. The title will slash onto store shelves on 15th March, just three days after its North American launch. The brutal action adventure will be available in two limited edition flavours. The unimaginatively titled Special Edition will include the game, a...
Tuesday14th Aug 2012
News PS Plus Members Scoop God of War: Ascension Beta Access
War with friends
PlayStation Plus members will get the first opportunity to test out God of War: Ascension’s controversial multiplayer component when an online beta hits the PlayStation Network soon. Non-subscribers will be pleased to learn that there will be a “few other secret inroads” into the test, but you should probably just stump up for...
Sunday22nd Jul 2012
News God of War: Ascension "Pulls Back" from Violence Against Women
Drawing the line
Don’t expect Kratos to be ripping the heads off many Gorgons in Sony Santa Monica’s upcoming God of War: Ascension. Chatting with IGN about the series’ trademark violence, game designer David Hewitt admitted that the team is planning to scale back the brutality against women in the PS3 exclusive prequel. He explained: There...
Monday18th Jun 2012
News Retailer Leaks GoW: Ascension Collector's Edition Details
Petty mortals
Let’s hope Kratos never catches up with the Amazon employee responsible for leaking these God of War: Ascension Collector’s Edition details, otherwise he might find himself without any eyes. Or legs. Or... Ahem. According to the Titan-sized retailer, the upcoming PS3 exclusive's premium package will be bundled with an array of...
Thursday14th Jun 2012
News God of War: Ascension Trailer Shows Off Single-Player
Irate elephants
For a series that’s so popular, there’s a bit of a negative buzz surrounding God of War: Ascension. We suspect it’s not because the game looks bad – it doesn’t – but more that it seems overwhelmingly familiar. It’s hard to disagree. Still, there is the hint of some new mechanics in this single-player trailer. At one...
Tuesday5th Jun 2012
News God of War Series Surpasses 21 Million Sales
Blockbuster
In the seven years since the original God of War title released on PlayStation 2, Sony’s gory melee franchise has sold over 21 million copies. The best selling title in the series is God of War III, which has sold over five million units worldwide since releasing in March 2010. Shannon Studstill, senior director of product development...
News God of War: Ascension Attacks on 12th March 2013
Shock and awe
Sony showed off the first single-player footage of God of War: Ascension during its E3 press conference this evening. The gameplay – which looked unsurprisingly impressive – showed Kratos experimenting with a vast arsenal of new weapons and abilities. The demo also showed the titular hero repairing a fallen dock with a new tool...
Friday4th May 2012
News David Jaffe Not Deterred By God of War: Ascension's Multiplayer
On form
Outspoken video game director – and God of War creator – David Jaffe has not been put off by the upcoming God of War: Ascension's emphasis on multiplayer. Speaking with IGN, the legendary developer said that he thinks the game looks “cool” and that it is likely to be another “impeccably executed Santa Monica game”. He continued:...
Monday30th Apr 2012
News Feast Your Eyes on the First God of War: Ascension Multiplayer Footage
Brutal
The first God of War: Ascension multiplayer footage has charged its way online. The video — which comes courtesy of GamesRadar — shows two teams of four players duking it out in traditional God of War style while a gigantic Cyclops wriggles in the background. Upon capturing a point on the map, one of the teams is given the option to take...
News God of War: Ascension Single-Player a "Little Shorter" Than Previous Titles
Less time to rage
Following on from the revelation that Sony Santa Monica’s upcoming God of War: Ascension will feature eight-player multiplayer, director Todd Papy has revealed that the game’s single-player will be a “little shorter” than previous titles in the franchise. Speaking with Eurogamer.net, he said: We've mapped o
News God of War: Ascension Has 8-Player Multiplayer
You are not alone
God of War: Ascension will be the first multiplayer God of War title, Sony's revealed. The PS3-exclusive will offer online and offline multiplayer modes for up to eight players. We'll see more in a few hours during the God of War: Ascension live stream at the PlayStation Blog. Are you happy GoW is joining the online realm or is it...
News Get Your First Look at God of War: Ascension Today
Live stream incoming
Sony will show off God of War: Ascension in a live stream later today. Game director Todd Papy will be talking you through the PS3 exclusive over at the PlayStation Blog from 4pm UK time today. That's 11am Eastern, 8am Pacific and 5pm Central European Time. We can't wait.
Thursday19th Apr 2012
News Amazon Leaks God of War: Ascension
Update: Sony responds
Update: A post on the Official PlayStation Blog confirms the game. The best part? The cheeky "As most of you were recently made aware, God of War: Ascension will be coming exclusively to PlayStation 3" nod to Amazon's leak. Sony tells us we'll get more information on 30th April at 8am Pacific time. That mysterious...
