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God of War III demo shipping on District 9 Blu-ray photo

When I think of shrimp-like aliens who have been oppressed by South Africans, I'm always reminded of Spartan warriors who perform assassination missions for ancient Gods. This is why District 9 and God of War III are a match made in Heaven, with the Blu-ray version of the critically acclaimed movie containing a demo for 2010's big PS3 exclusive.

District 9 is out on Blu-ray on December 29, and God of War III's demo will be packed onto the very same disc. Completion of the demo will unlock a God of War III "making of" featurette. Yes, we know, there is absolutely no discernible link between District 9 and God of War III, but who cares? This is Sony doing what Sony does best -- showing off.

So, if you're not planning to get God of War Collection, this is an alternative for you.


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Diverse's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:04
Diverse
What an odd combination...
Magnalon's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:04
Magnalon
Great movie, but not MOTY like people were leading on.

Inglorious Basterds for the win.
ZombiePlatypus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:05
ZombiePlatypus
Fine by me, I was looking to nab the D9 BluRay anyways. Bonus.
TheCleaningGuy's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:08
TheCleaningGuy
Isn't it a bit ironic that the demo for a huge Sony title is on the same disc as a movie that grew out of a failed attemp at a Halo film?
Primee133's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:10
Primee133
Is it just me, or does Sony seem to LOVE including demos and betas into other products?
dapoisoned1's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:11
dapoisoned1
I loved District 9, maybe biased since i am from africa but i was buying this blu-ray no matter what now i just get an extra incentive.
Okstuke's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:11
Okstuke
@TheCleaningGuy

You mean a movie that grew out of a short film that Blomkamp made 4 years ago?
sprldr's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:12
sprldr
Bizarre...but awesome!
linuxguy's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:14
linuxguy
@dapoisoned1: africa high five!
Elsa's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:20
Elsa
smart marketing to start putting game demos on movie blu-ray discs! For those that haven't purchased a BD player yet it may swing them toward the PS3 (because DVD/BD's are often sold side by side... and people start noticing those type of things).
Onlineatron's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:23
Onlineatron
I love the idea that you get rewarded for completing the demo ... which is a reward in it's own right!
CRAZYAPE69's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:31
CRAZYAPE69
lolwut? Lucky i was planning on buying this.
Jeckyll007's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:34
Jeckyll007
I can't wait for the Bayonetta demo that will no doubt be part of the UP BD.
Rockvillian's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:35
Rockvillian
"Boss, no one's buying our Vegan Pizza, it's too expensive!"

"We shall offer it with a free sample of MEAT PIZZA!"
Occams electric toothbrush's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:36
Occams electric toothbrush
This reminds me of when they included the Devil May Cry 2 Demo on The English Patient dvd.
CitizenErased's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:37
CitizenErased
Sure.
I don't get it, but sure.
Arsenic13's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:39
Arsenic13
Fook ya ya prawn.
hermes's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:40
hermes
Let me get this straight. If I rent District 9 on blu-ray, I get the demo free of charge? Cool.
HEL105's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:42
HEL105
Jeckyll007 and Rockvillian made me double lol.
Agent's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:46
Agent
unlockable cat food ftw.
Danzflor's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:51
Danzflor
INSTABUY M&GOTY
WhiteZombie's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:53
WhiteZombie
This wouldn't make me buy District 9 on blu ray but I'd be happy if Sony continued this trend of added bonuses on blu ray movies especially since they cost so damn much
grasslunatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:57
grasslunatic
Sweet I was gonna get this on Bluray anyway.
fetusmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:58
fetusmilk
still need to see this movie. but i will be getting the GOW-collection anyway.
ThunderHeartXI's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 12:04
ThunderHeartXI
I was going to buy District 9 anyways but now I'm super pumped for it to come out.
Myotis's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 12:19
Myotis
Finally, I'll be able to freeze-frame the scenes that I partially missed while picking my jaw up off the floor...and then I'll be able to kill things on my own with the demo. Schweet.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 12:21
pedrovay2003
Awesome -- I missed this movie when it was in theaters, so I was planning on picking it up anyway.
Gatsby's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 12:50
Gatsby
Hmm. Either I buy the Blu Ray for one of the most mediocre yet well made sci fi films in years, or I buy two games I already own because the textures on them look prettier now.

I think I'll pass on both.
Toneman's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 13:02
Toneman
That's like how Crackdown shipped with the Halo 3 Beta.
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 13:10
Sexualchocolate
Very strange combination, however I've seen District 9 and thought it was fucking amazing movie, something I would definately want to add to my BR collection! - Plus had to watch it it horrible-cinema-blurry-vision so will enjoy re-watching it in HD.

This has only cemented my intent to purchase.

Jolly good show, must just appeal to the same audience/demographic.
Steel Brotha's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 13:15
Steel Brotha
@ TheCleaningGuy
it's funny you say that, and to add on the the Halo movie fail, D-9 was distributed by TriStar who is owned by Sony.
And seeing as how Sony is kaning 90% of the profit on the MJ cash grab "This Is It" we'll probably see a demo of Heavy Rain with the Blu-Ray release of that.

@ Toneman
"That's like how Crackdown shipped with the Halo 3 Beta."
Yeah, except D-9 will actually, you know, sell...
AwesomeExMachina's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 13:16
AwesomeExMachina
As long as some of the weapons from District 9 make it into GOW III, I'm okay with this.

I want to pop Athena's head with that weird tazer-cord brain-exploding thing.
Amnesiac's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 13:32
Amnesiac
So does this mean GoW III ends with Kratos turning into a prawn?
Trevsweb's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 13:53
Trevsweb
i loved district 9 but that film wasnt even in widescreen (not for me in the cinema)... would we evern get a blueray quality film out of it?
eggdog14's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 15:07
eggdog14
@TheCleaningGuy- Why yes, yes it is. Amused.

@Trevsweb- What the hell cinema did you go to? And don't worry- it's a showcase film for the RED camera, the first digital camera to shoot at the same resolution that 35mm film is processed at, or about 4 x 1080p, so yes, it will be just splendid on bluray.

I'm getting both the GoW Collection and District 9 regardless, so i guess i'll be playing the demo twice?

Anyway, you can never have too much 'splode ray. And D9 had plenty 'splode ray.
funran's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 15:42
funran
I was going to buy this anyways, nice bonus! This movie was awesome.
YEAH-YA's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 16:13
YEAH-YA
District 9 v.s God of War: The Game

It's going to happen man, and when it does, you'll remember me....
LionheartAce's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 16:16
LionheartAce
@Trevsweb WTF? What theater cheated you out of widescreen? O_o That... brain hurting...
pascuz46's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 16:57
pascuz46
This is an odd combination but Im planning on getting the God Of War Collection and District 9 on blue ray so I have double the GOD of War 3 demo fun. If it comes in code form perhaps Ill give the code to a friend because why the hell would I need 2. Anyways kool news, now I know when the Blue Ray comes out :D
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 18:51
mix
I loved District9 and God of War so this is a no brainer purchase for me.

Weird combo indeed.
TheTruth's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 21:44
TheTruth
I bet I know why GoW3 is on this movie's Blu. It's a little "F you" jab at Microsoft.
District 9 is the movie Peter Jackson produced and Niel whatshisname directed...who went off to make this movie together after the two, in the same working positions, were set to make the Halo movie till Microsoft messed it up.

So is it mere coincidence that Sony's next biggest game just happens to demo with this exact movie?

Or maybe I just know way more about the industry than any sane person should and see everything related.
sprldr's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 08:44
sprldr
It's only a matter of time before they start including games and movies on the same disc.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 09:34
Dexter345
This is the kind of thing Sony should have been doing from the get-go. Blu-ray is one of the few points the PS3 has over the 360. They should have been capitalizing on this to drive Blu-ray sales and/or reward movie buffs for taking the plunge.

Just saying, "We have Blu-ray, ergo we are better" isn't good enough.
shadowcast's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 09:56
shadowcast
hmm... odd indeed, still, was getting D9 anyway... but I'm odd in that I don't actually care about God of War.
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