God of War 3 News & GoW3 Reviews

You will remember that SCEA had done a survey of what fans would want in a God of War 3 Collector’s Edition. Most, fans opting for seeing God of War 1 & 2 on PS3. Ofcourse, we know that SCEA listened, and listened well.

Finally, the God of War III: Ultimate Edition has been announced! Here are the quick facts:

Exclusive Collectibles
• High-End Sculpted Replica of Pandora’s Box
• Limited-Edition God of War Art Book featuring exclusive art, content and interviews

Exclusive 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).

You can preview God of War III: Ultimate Edition on Amazon.
Let me know what you think. The release date is the same as GoW3 release date.

News Source

We had discussed in our previous post about the God of War Collection. Sony has since then announced the God of War Collection release date. It will be released on 10th November 2009 in the US.

God of War Collection release date announced!

However, it will be region free. European God of War fans can get it early, provided they can afford the International shipping costs in addition to the price of $39.99 or get it through someone going to the US.

Image & News Source

As reported in our previous post, Kratos, the God of War arrived in Comic Con as the latest comic book hero. And if that wasn’t enough to get the fans blood pumping, SCEA Product Marketing Manager, Anthony Caiazzo announced a unique tie-up with United Cutlery to create a Blades of Chaos replica.

Kratos, the God of War: Blades of Chaos Replica

“The scaled replica of Kratos’ Blades of Chaos, stretches 20 13/16” overall and is designed with a 12 7/16” blade constructed from solid-cast zinc aluminum with a custom-etched mold texture, and unique fantasy grindings that mirror the piece used in the game. The handle grip is injection-molded and surrounded by an intricate, detailed cast-metal guard and pommel. The Blades of Chaos replica includes a custom display stand with the God of War logo.”

A single Blade of Chaos will cost $123.99. That may sound a bit steep for most guys, but I know a few die-hard fans who are keen to get a pair, just so that they can create their very own Youtube video with themselves as Kratos. The Blades of Chaos can be pre-ordered at http://www.budk.com/GOW
Update: The Blades have already been sold out and it seems the site was unable to cope with the traffic and is temporarily down!

We have seen, and you may have heard some online stores saying that if you pre-book GOW3, you will receive it within few weeks. I believe that its a software glitch, which usually happens for unreleased products.

The price listed for God of War 3 on Amazon is $59.99. At that price it certainly isn’t the cheapest Playstation 3 game around. But considering the fan following, people will gulp and buy it online. Hell, I have even seen gaming freaks purchasing a PS3 just to play GoW3!

Are you one of them? I wouldn’t be surprised.