God of War III confirmed on Chains of Olympus manual

by Griffin McElroy { Mar 1st 2008 at 11:00AM }

We know that most of you haven't read an instruction manual since the days of Gyromite -- not that we can judge you. Aside from the occasional steamy Sonic the Hedgehog fanfiction, we try to avoid video game literature as well. Lucky for us, IGN recently cracked the narrow spine of the God of War: Chains of Olympus instruction manual and discovered this treat on the back cover -- an advertisement for a new God of War game for the PS3, presumably the third chapter in the series.

While the series' tremendous sales success and God of War II's cliffhanger ending didn't leave much room for doubt that the threequel was on it's way, we didn't think we'd be hearing from our good pal Kratos so "soon" after the release of Chains. Ah, well; no rest for the familicidal, as they say.

Tags: chains-of-olympus, chainsofolympus, god-of-war, godofwar, godofwarchainsofolympus, godofwariii, PS3, PSP, sony

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

FidliousWong (Oatmeal Defense Force) @ Mar 1st 2008 11:04AM

I still don't expect it this year.

KayRazy Ken Kutaragi @ Mar 1st 2008 11:55AM

With Sony and Nintendo coming soon can mean up to a year from now. I would bet that they reveal GOW3 at E3.

SoulBlade @ Mar 1st 2008 11:14AM

I think GoW is a great series, and I can't wait to see what this looks like on a PS3. Hopefully they did some really cool stuff with it.

WhoMe @ Mar 1st 2008 11:16AM

Teenage nudity? Excuse me?

Thinking Man @ Mar 1st 2008 11:22AM

Explain to me: what is so Godly about God of War?

Rollins @ Mar 1st 2008 11:29AM

Nearly flawless gameplay, amazing art direction, and system-pushing graphics tend to make pretty good games when all put together. The fairly engaging plot helps too.

I'm a 360 fanboy and I still can't help but praise the GoW series. If I could choose one PS3-exclusive series to come to the 360, screw MGS, I'd honestly take this.

Well, I wouldn't mind MGS either, but that's besides the point.

Michael K. @ Mar 1st 2008 11:36AM

After the back of the GOW2 manual announcing the psp game, nobody thought the check the back of the manual for this one yet? ...come on

Bluebrake @ Mar 1st 2008 2:32PM

Well, the fact that it isn't out yet made that tricky.

Democrat Nominee @ Mar 1st 2008 11:37AM

Engaging plot?

Wow. Are gamers really willing to accept the filth of the gutter as engaging plot? What happened to culture and prestiege. Not just for our environment, but our minds. Is this what has become of gamers? Is this the zenith? Wow.

Wow.

KayRazy Ken Kutaragi @ Mar 1st 2008 11:41AM

Dont preach on this blog and I won't THINK in your Church.

Type Yes @ Mar 1st 2008 11:45AM

What's wrong with the comment system. I was repliing to Rollins.

KrazyKen: yeah sure, whatever you say. Go think elsewhere.

KayRazy Ken Kutaragi @ Mar 1st 2008 11:53AM

I hope you are just kidding with this Krap you are posting, if you are then Bravo 2 u and you will definently brighten up this blog. If however you are NOT kidding then Gawd help yew sun.

FidliousWong (Oatmeal Defense Force) @ Mar 1st 2008 12:04PM

I have to wonder if you live in a cave somewhere, reading nothing but Harry Potter 1, Hardy Boys, and Highlights for Kids.

On the surface, God Of War is a violent game with *gasp* nudity. Do yourself a favor and look at Greek art sometime. If breasts and sex make you that uncomfortable, please continue your decrying of it and for god's sake, never breed.

But when you get beyond the base violence and the sheer "screwed up" nature of Greek Mythology, it's actually quite an engaging story. You have a man who promised himself to Ares just to avoid death and win a battle. He became a tool for Ares (who, according to the mythos... was a sick, sick bastard) and spread death all over ancient greece. Ares forced him to slaughter his family and his sanity snapped. Faced with the harsh reality of his actions, he wanted to take his own life. But the gods, being the sick, twisted bastards they were back then, becided to use his rage and offer up false hopes to end the threat of Ares. He was betrayed in the end because his sins, and his memories of them, remained with him still as he brooded upon his throne. He decides to resume Ares's previous path before the gods once again betray him and he's forced to try and prevent the tragedy of his life ever from occuring.

Fit within the mythology of Ancient Greece, it's actually quite appropriate and despite your protest, does not seem base or pointless at all. The gods of Ancient Greece were evil, petty creatures. After all, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, once was jealous of Psyche, the most beautiful mortal ever because she was stealing attention away from Aphrodite. And so Aphrodite, being the loving bitch that she was, sent her son Eros (known as Cupid nowadays) to force Psyche into falling in love with the ugliest creature on earth.

Gold @ Mar 1st 2008 12:11PM

It's easy to cherry pick mythos. It doesn't make it intelligent or deep. And it certainly is not culture.

I have no problem with sex, in fact I quite like it. Breasts on their own aren't sexual, it's just flesh. That's why I say God of War is basic teenage nudity. There is no sexual desire, no lead up, just tits shoved on the screen. I'm not uncomforatble with it, just don't force it. And especially don't force it because you seek controversy. Which is what I think Jaffe was looking for. That and a reputation as a rulebreaker. When in reality, is a little disappointing.

KayRazy Ken Kutaragi @ Mar 1st 2008 12:15PM

gold, the Greeks and most other cultures of that time period WORSHIPED the naked body. So Jaffe did the right thing by showing nudity. If it were not for the DOUBLE standard on videogames...he could show full nudity to make it more authentic. Jaffe is forced to tone it down to appease all of the JackThompsons out there on the videogame witch hunt.

Come ON @ Mar 1st 2008 12:22PM

Ken, you didn't read what I said. Or you did and you deliberately danced around my point. My point is - I had a point. Oh yeah:

Tits for tits sake is redundant. Just because you can does't make it any better or worse.

FidliousWong (Oatmeal Defense Force) @ Mar 1st 2008 2:34PM

"There is no sexual desire, no lead up, just tits shoved on the screen. I'm not uncomforatble with it, just don't force it. And especially don't force it because you seek controversy."

You realize that aspect was paying homage to the high fantasy, barbarian films of the past and even a lot of the pulp fantasy fiction, right? Fuck em and forget em is soo engrained in those styles of stories that it's a bit silly when it isn't even acknowledged. Now, I know the scene are are talking about however... here's the thing. You're attacking an entire series for a scene that lasts about 2 minutes at the most.

Now, if this theme truly was tits for tits sake, I would have a problem with it. However, in most scenes where the breasts are exposed, they rarely are framed in the center. Even with the oracle and sex scene, it centers around their faces or their full bodies. You claim you have no problem with Nudity but your statements here seem fairly prudish. A quick sex scene in a Greece saga makers you THAT uncomfortable?

Now I argue that this decision wasn't tits for tits sake because of one main thing, this partial or full nudity theme was repeated for both male and female gendered characters AND CREATURES. Yes, if you take a good look, the giants in 1&2 both feature male genetalia. Many of the female branded creatures like Medusas and such had no tops either. And as proven by the big Medusa and Clothos, the breasts there were not designed as a flattering scenario. The game, as a whole, pays a HUGE homage to greek art and you'd see that reflected in the character designs and environment.

If you want to see blatant tit games, look at DOA, Guy game, and BMX XXX. the nudity in GOW series may not always be the most respectful, but it certainly did NOT break Mise En Scene as it were. And frankly, we NEED developers to try and push that issue rather than last minute changing the character design like on Giants: Citizen Kabuto (the female lead gained a top last minute rather than sticking with the tarditional Sirens source material they intended). And frankly, I find it ridiculous that a quick flash of a females topside is controversial when any other media does much worse.

maverick_saturn_626 @ Mar 1st 2008 2:52PM

It makes me wonder what games you play if you have such a strong hatred for God of war and are against all forms of violence, maybe you should play something like:

Harvest Moon or Tetris, they have no violence, perfect for you.

Mr Khan @ Mar 1st 2008 6:33PM

Lads, ignore this tool. He flips his username around and traditionally trolled Nintendo-related subjects

Just because he switched to attacking Sony doesn't mean he deserves any more attention.

pkpk523 @ Mar 1st 2008 11:39AM

the GoW series does appeal more to the college fratboy mentality, but I have to admit that, like a certain other GoW (Gears of War) it is a whole lot of fun, which is what a video game should be. "Coming Soon" is probably a pretty loose concept, especially with Sony, and I doubt 2008 or even early 2009. But personally, I think there will be plenty to tide pS3 owners over until then, and I'd rather see a great a worthy sequel than anything rushed.

sicsided @ Mar 1st 2008 11:58AM

God of War is towards fratboys? I don't think I know any fratboys willing to sit down and play a game as long as God of War when they can have a good ol' fashion man hour with some other beastly chums in Halo.

Shimrra @ Mar 1st 2008 12:12PM

I agree with this statement when you think about it what more can they add into the gameplay? The PSP is a nice game but it does nothing to break new grounds. Yeah I know alot of people say well it was a break thru just making it on the PSP but how is just rehashing the same game on a smaller screen with more painful control layout be any better. If you ask me this game should have just not come out on the PSP and just been a downloadable game on PSN. That would have been great.j

maverick_saturn_626 @ Mar 1st 2008 2:54PM

Lol, theres more nerdy teenagers playing Halo 3 and going on about who they OWNED PWNED and beat.

KayRazy Ken Kutaragi @ Mar 1st 2008 11:43AM

Ignorance is bliss eh?

jake18oly @ Mar 1st 2008 11:43AM

That is the game that would get me to buy a PS3. I never have owned any Playstation consoles but have played the God of War Series quite a bit with friends. It is a really fun game to play and I would buy a PS3 just for that. Then I would be able to play all the PS3 exclusives that I have been eyeing as well.

jorojoserojas @ Mar 1st 2008 4:56PM

The game that got me to buy a PS3 was Shadow of the Colossus 2.

.................

It IS coming sometime, right SCEI? Right??!!

Justin @ Mar 1st 2008 11:43AM

Democrat nominee...

What'd be your games of choice just out of curiosity?

Top 5 (or franchises)

Minute Man @ Mar 1st 2008 12:17PM

Sim City, GTA, HALO, Call of Duty, and The Sims.

Not in that order.

Justin @ Mar 1st 2008 12:23PM

Wait...So GTA made the list and this doesn't?

And violence and sex being some of your points for disliking GoW?

And Halo made the list? But GoW's plot is...

Okie doke. I figured your list would be something like that.

You win. LMAO.

KayRazy Ken Kutaragi @ Mar 1st 2008 12:23PM

Those are all Krap...KRAP I tell you. Now, if you want a REAL game, just play any Mario game. All Mario games are the best and everything else, ESPECIALLY those games you picked are MEGA Krap.
Your fired.

Flame On @ Mar 1st 2008 12:32PM

There's no violence in GTA. And sex is only there if you seek it out. Halo has a redundant plot, I don't praise it. The games I've listed are the best in their various genres. My list of games/franchises are guranteed to be better than anybody elses.

Ken,

you can't fire me, I quit.

Marry me Mario @ Mar 1st 2008 12:35PM

Mario or bust

Justin @ Mar 1st 2008 12:38PM

You've got to be joking.

Guess I've been punk'd.

Ahhh, woe is me.

Winehouse @ Mar 1st 2008 12:40PM

I only tell the truth: the last good Mario game was Mario 3 on the Nes. 15 or so years ago. Every subsequent game smells of suck.

Try again, Ken.

Vidikron (FU) @ Mar 1st 2008 2:12PM

Hahaha... what a dumbass. You knock on GoW for the violence and nudity, yet you list GTA as one of your favorite games? What a joke. Personally, I love both GoW and GTA, but you're just being a hypocrite.

And you didn't like Super Mario Word? Your opinion on games is now officially worthless.

KayRazy Ken Kutaragi @ Mar 1st 2008 11:50AM

"Explain to me: what is so Godly about God of War?"

What in tarnation do you mean by this statement? What is Godly? Why does it matter?

You better watch yourself with this preaching of your Infidel God.
The Lords of Kobal, the Flying Spaghetti Monster, the Gay Brady, the Celestial Teapot and the Pink Unicorn will come to your house and do all kinds of mean, bad, and hurtful things to you and your "soul" for all eternity.

deaftly @ Mar 1st 2008 11:56AM

Ken, just shut up, kthx, jackass.

Gordy @ Mar 1st 2008 12:04PM

How about you drink what ever it is you drink, and masterbate elsewhere.

KayRazy Ken Kutaragi @ Mar 1st 2008 12:05PM

"You do realise you can use the word God without its religious conontations? It can mean great/super, etc. The meanings of words change through time. Words are flexible."

Those words are blastfemous. Yew better watch out cuz the allmighty is gunna git yew real bad.

I went back and read some of your posts. Golf klap 2 u sir. Well done indeed. This blog needs more joking around and sarcasm...to many serious whiny babbies.

Oh and Deaftly....kiss mah ass homeboy.

KayRazy Ken Kutaragi @ Mar 1st 2008 12:12PM

I cannot believe no one else has noticed this. If you click on reply BEFORE you start typing...look to see just above Add your comments: and make sure it shows in BLUE who you are replying 2. On average, 1 out of every 4 times when I click on reply I do NOT see the blue font. So, what do you do? Simple...go back up to the person you want to reply 2 and click it again and viola...you will see the blue font and you can reply.

Got it now ladies? Please no more complaining about the reply system on Joystiq...and try opening your eyes and SOLVING the problem instead of complaining over and over. No one told me how to "fix" the reply system...I just noticed the blue font missing and you know the rest.

Praise be to me for thinking outside the box.

Shimrra @ Mar 1st 2008 12:14PM

Damn kayeazy you are so
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The BPM Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine @ Mar 1st 2008 1:16PM

Unfotunately, Ken, the Joystiq commenting system really is borked. Even if it does say "replying to [inser name here]" above the comment field, it doesn't always work. And there's the occasional multi-post that occurs even from just clicking the submit button once.

jorojoserojas @ Mar 1st 2008 5:00PM

I noticed that too. I don't remember if I've ever had a comment get mixed up, and I'm too lazy to go back into my history to check. But yeah, I look for that "replying to" notice every time I comment.

Still, sometimes those out-of-place comments are hilarious!

ill trooper @ Mar 1st 2008 5:26PM

It is sort of weird when I see all of the complaints about the reply system. There must be something wrong, as I see so many incorrectly posted answers, etc., so I don't think it's human error.

Maybe it's the browser. I use Safari on OSX and I have never had a reply go AWOL, except for a few times where I committed an error and replied to the wrong person by starting a reply then clicking on another 'reply' button.