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God of War I & II in 720p coming in November to PS3 photo

We had hints about it, and despite the fact that God of War III producer Stig Assmussen played dumb about it, here it is: God of War Collection is coming to the PlayStation 3 this holiday. 

This Blu-ray release will feature God of War and God of War II on one disc, both "remastered" with anti-aliased graphics, and running at 60 frames-per-second at 720p. On top of that, Sony is adding trophies. So in case two of the best third-person action games of last-gen remastered on one disc wasn't enough for you, there's that, too. 
 
No word on price or release date specifics, but I think it goes without saying that this is a must have for fans of the series, or those who missed out. Do want. And now. 
 
[Update: Word out of the GameStop Manager's Conference taking place in Las Vegas this week is that the God of War Collection will retail for $39.99, and will be available this November.] 

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SuitcoatAvenger's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:11
SuitcoatAvenger
Boom. Bought. Only way it would have been better was if they had included Chains of Olympus on the same disc with the same treatment.

Still, this is a fantastic package. I never got a chance to beat the original games, so I'm definitely picking this up.
Sonic9jct's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:11
Sonic9jct
First Metroid, now God of War... what series is next? Is this already an early emergence of the Collections & Anthology with last gen games?
Jakysan's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:12
Jakysan
Consider it bought.
pascuz46's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:13
pascuz46
Oh my. I dont know if Im gonna get this now. I just might.
unreal999's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:14
unreal999
Holy crap, I am so getting this.
MrSlippery's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:14
MrSlippery
blagh, more and more reason for me to get a Slim.

If Sony put an Ico and SoTC style disc i nthe same vein as this? ugh, I think it'd be too much fun to handle.
FalconReaper's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:15
FalconReaper
YES ! Sony has won my money on this one
Brad Rice's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:18
Brad Rice
Yeah, will buy. I enjoyed the games enough to warrant it, so why not?
galagabug 's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:18
galagabug
ok, time to buy a ps3. crap.
SantanaClaus89's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:20
SantanaClaus89
Wait, waitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwait.........


Did you just say TROPHIESSSSSSSSSS for God of War I and II?

*head asplodes*
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:22
Takeshi
Fuck. I know I'm going to buy it although I've got 1 and 2 already. I wish they would release more games like this. How about a Metal Gear Collection? Not very useful but cool to own.
unreal999's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:24
unreal999
God of War Collection offers substantial value to PS3 consumers, the compilation of both best-selling games costing just $39.99 MSRP.

THe price is kinda high for last gen games, but i am still buying this.
Kryptinite's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:24
Kryptinite
Sold.
j00zt1n's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:26
j00zt1n
SOLD.

I never played either of the first two, so I'll definitely be getting down on that.
VWGTI's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:27
VWGTI
FUCKING EPIC
PappaDukes's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:27
PappaDukes
Goddamnit! I got these both from Goozex a couple weeks ago to prepare for GoW III! It might just be worth going through them both again for the trophies and remastered graphix.
kauza's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:29
kauza
Yep, it will be mine.
bigduo209's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:29
bigduo209
Oh... oh my god. I... can't.. breathe. Too much greatness!!! I can't take it!
Kohlstream's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:33
Kohlstream
This is awesome. I wish they did this with the Metal Gear Solid games....and every good game from the last generation.
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:33
Black Nexus
Trophies???? SOLD.
TheCleaningGuy's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:33
TheCleaningGuy
I'll take 3!
darknil's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:35
darknil
Hey! On the press release it says that MRP will be 40 bucks! yey!!

Quoting the playstation blog:

"God of War Collection offers substantial value to PS3 consumers, the compilation of both best-selling games costing just $39.99 MSRP."
GoldenGamerXero's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:35
GoldenGamerXero
There's another list to the games that will come out for the PS3 that I actually care about. 2009 and early 2010 are my Wii and DS time if I can get enough money to get a PS3 mid-year 2010 then this will be on my list of DO WANTs.
Nitex's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:38
Nitex
Wow this really is a wet dream coming true for me. $40 is such a steal!
Poisontear's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:44
Poisontear
How about a single bluray containing all three?? I'd buy it for 90usd. I am a cheap guy.
wadawoodo's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:45
wadawoodo
Fantastic news! It's a must buy for me.
grasslunatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:46
grasslunatic
I'm buying this.
Forest Green Lantern's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:47
Forest Green Lantern
Thank you Sony!!!! I loved God of War but had sold my PS2 by the time GoW2 came out and since they screwed the pooch by not making all PS3's backwards compatible I still havent played it! Now I can replay the first one and finally play the second! Hooray!
Drack48's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:48
Drack48
Sweet, wonder what remastered entails..
moreno's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:48
moreno
and 7.1 pcm audio !? ...pls?
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:50
brainderailment
Now this, I want. I can't wait to see it in widescreen and high res.
Doos's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:55
Doos
Bundle it with a slim and God Of War 3 and we've got a deal.
Frohike's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:56
Frohike
Shit, PS3 time!
Static Jak's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:58
Static Jak
Buying this.
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:58
Los255
Oh wow, that was unexpected. I wouldn't mind playing them again.
The Band Man's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 11:59
The Band Man
Unreal99


Your a cheap bastard lol... 2 of the greatest hit games, remastered in 720p, remastered on one BLU-RAY DISC, for 39.99 thats a damn good price.
Brandnamecommercial's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 12:03
Brandnamecommercial
SOLD, still never even played GoWII (I loved the first, but I have never gotten around to getting the second)
Can't wait.
Nic128's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 12:04
Nic128
DO WANT.
Dan CiTi's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 12:09
Dan CiTi
More companies need to do this, GREAT move.
Nikotine's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 12:09
Nikotine
Getting this DAY ONE
Drack48's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 12:09
Drack48
I just realized, you know this is gonna sell on the PSN as well, how could it not?
hpv's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 12:12
hpv
I liked it better when they were asking if we wanted it packed in with a GOW3 Collector's Edition. But this is still pretty sweet.
lornehough's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 12:15
lornehough
This is some of the best news i've heard in quite a while. I was wondering how I was gunna play through the first two GOW games before III game out. Without a bc PS3 or a PS2 it was looking grim. IN COMES THIS!! Absolutely will buy this!
Pasco's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 12:15
Pasco
Not much of a collection when there are only three titles out there. Speaking of which, why no 'C.O.O.'? It's a great title. One of the best on the PSP. Would it be that much effort fixing it up (enhancing the graphics changing the button layout)?
SantanaClaus89's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 12:17
SantanaClaus89
@ hpv

I was initially thinking the same thing until I realized said collector's edition would probably cost $100. This way you're still paying the same price, and you can play GOW I & II a few months before III comes out.
shogunu's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 12:29
shogunu
This is the best news i've had this week. Granted, it's only Monday... but still, GoW I and II at 720p for 40 bucks? Nice deal!
aaronf's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 12:32
aaronf
I want to see a screenshot.
accidentprone88's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 12:36
accidentprone88
So I have to beat the first God of War on the hardest difficulty AGAIN? Just to get trophies?

I don't know if my sanity (or controller) can handle it.
max01payne's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 12:44
max01payne
Best God of war news since e3. Time to get my ps3 Slim and HD tv. I am so elated.
EdgyDude's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/31/2009 12:45
EdgyDude
is it just me or anyone else thinks this might be one of the reason's BC got axed from the PS3?, sure, shinnier graphics but the point is no choice.
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