Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Sale spotlight: God of War series, Mass Effect 2 on EU PSN this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/06/sale-spotlight-god-of-war-series-mass-effect-2-on-eu-psn-this/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/06/sale-spotlight-god-of-war-series-mass-effect-2-on-eu-psn-this/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/06/sale-spotlight-god-of-war-series-mass-effect-2-on-eu-psn-this/#comments For the next week, PSN users across the pond can snag a slew of God of War stuff on the cheap, with PlayStation Plus members getting an additional 10 percent off everything. Dramatic discounts have been extended to the God of War Collection, each individual God of War game sans God of War 3, and even LittleBigPlanet DLC and the trilogy soundtrack. PlayStation Plus subscribers get an additional 10 percent off on all of that.

This week also marks the debut of Mass Effect 3 as a free game for PlayStation Plus members in Europe, kicking off a month of pretty great freebies. To celebrate ME3's Instant Game Collection status, Sony is also discounting downloads of Mass Effect 2 by 30 percent for everyone - as with the God of War stuff, PlayStation Plus members take an additional 10 percent off.

JoystiqSale spotlight: God of War series, Mass Effect 2 on EU PSN this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony president Shuhei Yoshida teased the Vita patch earlier this week - once applied, you can remotely play the PS3 HD versions of first two God of War games, Ico, and Shadow of the Colossus on your Vita. It's almost like magic.

JoystiqIco and God of War PS3 collections patched for Remote Play on Vita [update: later today] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Given Sony's penchant for fancy collections these days, a new, complete God of War compilation certainly makes sense. We've contacted Sony for confirmation on the Master Collection.

[Thanks, Josh]

JoystiqGod of War 'Master Collection' spotted on Amazon.de originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the video after the break, level creator Jonathan Hawkins guides us through the blueprint. This was his first "big chance," recalls Hawkins, who says "knowing what i know now, it cracks me up how all out I went." He reckons three to four months were spent on the intricate Atlantis level before it was eventually scrapped as the game's story evolution went in a different direction. (Kratos does take care of unfinished Atlantis business in the new Ghost of Sparta PSP game.)

"As a designer you have to have tough chops and, you know, roll with the punches," Hawkins warns with a chuckle about the unsentimental creative process. "I wish you guys could have played it."

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JoystiqGod of War 2's lost Atlantis level pulled from the abyss originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlantisdeleted-scenesGod-Of-War-2god-of-war-collectionjonathan-hawkinsplaystationps3santa-monica-studiosony-santa-monicaFri, 05 Nov 2010 19:40:00 EST<![CDATA['God of War Trilogy' boxset announced for Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/22/god-of-war-trilogy-boxset-announced-for-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/22/god-of-war-trilogy-boxset-announced-for-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/22/god-of-war-trilogy-boxset-announced-for-europe/#comments We don't know how one box (unless it belongs to Pandora) can contain this much rage, but the God of War Trilogy boxset will rip Europe asunder in April. If it wasn't obvious from the title, the package contains all three titles in the anger management epic. Releasing at the same time as the God of War Collection, which includes the original game and the first sequel in one box, the Trilogy will cost €89.99 (£64.99), while the Collection requires a sacrifice of €39.99 (£24.99). Kratos's Blu-ray battle against the gods begins:
  • UK, Ireland, Germany and Austria: April 30, 2010
  • Australia and New Zealand: April 29, 2010
  • The remainder of PAL lands: April 28, 2010

We're currently following up with Sony America to find out if the Fates deem the States worthy of the trilogy set. Check out the full box after the break.

Update: There is no announcement for the Trilogy set in the States.

Gallery: God of War Collection

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Joystiq'God of War Trilogy' boxset announced for Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>god-of-wargod-of-war-2god-of-war-3god-of-war-collectiongod-of-war-trilogySCEASONYSony-Computer-Entertainment-Americasony-europeMon, 22 Mar 2010 07:45:00 EST<![CDATA[God of War II could have been a PS3 launch game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/god-of-war-2-could-have-been-a-ps3-launch-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/god-of-war-2-could-have-been-a-ps3-launch-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/god-of-war-2-could-have-been-a-ps3-launch-game/#comments God of War II was almost a PS3 game (at least, before it did become a PS3 game). In an interview with Game Informer, Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida remembered the internal debate over whether to release God of War II as one of the last big games for PS2 or as a headline title for the PS3 launch. "Many people, including marketing, suggested that maybe it should be moved to PS3," Yoshida recalled. Certainly, God of War II would've bolstered an exclusive launch lineup that was limited to Resistance: Fall of Man and very little else.

"We had a lot of debates about it, actually. I always firmly stood by keeping it on PS2," Yoshida continued, noting that "the end of a platform is when you see really great games, after developers really begin to understand the hardware."

Yoshida's "gamble" paid off, both critically and financially. If God of War II had been a PS3 launch title, more systems would probably have been pushed at launch, but software sales would've undoubtedly suffered compared to the game's success as a PS2 title. Besides, PS3 owners weren't excluded from the action! Back then, PS3s used to have this magical "backwards compatibility" thingy.

JoystiqGod of War II could have been a PS3 launch game originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>god-of-wargod-of-war-2god-of-war-iishuhei-yoshidaTue, 26 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[God of War Collection now $30 on Amazon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/06/god-of-war-collection-now-30-on-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/06/god-of-war-collection-now-30-on-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/06/god-of-war-collection-now-30-on-amazon/#comments If you've held off on picking up God of War Collection, then know that Amazon has slashed the price to $30 for an unspecified amount of time. That's a tremendous deal for two of the best action-adventure games ever designed -- now with those very tight HD facelifts.

Oh, and if it's been a while since you've played, and you're wondering how you'll get back into the swing of stabbing demons in the face, we've got your covered.

[Via CAG]

JoystiqGod of War Collection now $30 on Amazon originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondealsgod-of-wargod-of-war-2god-of-war-collectionsaleWed, 06 Jan 2010 11:20:00 EST<![CDATA[God of War Collection players complain of freezing issues]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/20/god-of-war-collection-players-complain-of-freezing-issues/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/20/god-of-war-collection-players-complain-of-freezing-issues/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/20/god-of-war-collection-players-complain-of-freezing-issues/#comments Some folks over on the official PlayStation Forums allege to be having trouble playing God of War Collection. Several users are complaining that the game has been locking up on them, specifically after God of War's first cutscene and during the first mission. Most of the people who claim to be running into this freezing issue are running the game on 60GB launch PS3s, though a few PS3 Slim owners have also jumped into the threads to report the game is locking up on them, too.

Additionally, commenters on PlayStation.Blog have reported the same problem and specifically implicate 60GB PS3s. While we didn't experience such issues playing the final game code on a debug PS3 unit, we've contacted Sony for comment on this report and will update as necessary.

Gallery: God of War Collection


[Thanks, Scott]

Source - "God of War Collection Freezing Issues" [PlayStation.com Forums]
Source - PlayStation.Blog comments

JoystiqGod of War Collection players complain of freezing issues originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>god-of-wargod-of-war-2god-of-war-collectiongod-of-war-iiFri, 20 Nov 2009 12:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Reminder: This is how you play God of War]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/10/reminder-this-is-how-you-play-god-of-war/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/10/reminder-this-is-how-you-play-god-of-war/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/10/reminder-this-is-how-you-play-god-of-war/#comments Just in case your God-killing skills have rusted since the end of God of War II on PS2, QA Tester Stephen Peterson has a few tricks up his sleeve. While this video from the PlayStation.Blog is meant to illustrate how to achieve the "15 Min Fight Scene' Trophy, it provides general hints that will be useful throughout Kratos' adventure. Pay attention to the weapons he chooses, and the magic he deploys. You'll see that with these tactics, a 500 hit combo goes from "ludicrous" to "entirely possible."

Study this video like a textbook -- God of War Collection is only days away, and you won't want to miss out on two Platinum Trophies, right?

JoystiqReminder: This is how you play God of War originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey, Europe. You're looking lovely today, has anyone told you that? Okay, quick like a band-aid: The PS3 God of War Collection won't make it to Europe this year. The collection includes the first two PS2 games in the series, updated with Trophies and 720p support.

Sony Europe's form response to VG24/7: "We are currently looking into options to bring God of War I and II to SCEE consumers on PS3; however it will not be possible to release the games this calendar year. We will provide further information in due course."

Here's a tip, though: The collection is unlikely to be region locked, so those in Europe who can't wait to experience Kratos' rage with all that extra "p" should probably check in with their favorite importers, or call up a Yank friend across the pond to sail a copy over.

JoystiqGod of War Collection not hitting Europe this year originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here's today's enormous, shocking revelation: The recently announced Blu-ray God of War collection is going to be a whole heck of a lot like its PS2-based counterparts. Aside from a 720p visual boost and perhaps the addition of an HD-friendly HUD and font, the rest of the re-released games will "be the pure experience, what people would have played when they played God of War originally," according to a recent IGN interview with Sony Santa Monica's director of product development, John Hight.

If you're put off by the lack of new features, perhaps your raging Trophy addiction will be cause enough to purchase the Blu-ray collection. Hight confirmed that the two games both contain their own unique sets of trophies, adding that there would "probably" be two prestigious Platinum trophies available for hardcore completionists. We shudder to imagine the amount of dismemberment required to obtain these merits. This is us shuddering.

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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

What we said then: "Perhaps the most surprising thing about the game is how few actual revolutionary concepts are contained within. It selects existing game design tools, hones them to practical perfection and creates what is, in our opinion, the military shooter against which all others must be judged."

What we say now: "An essential 'tunnel of fun' shooter with a rewarding multiplayer component. If you find yourself disappointed by this year's Call of Duty: World at War, it's probably this game's fault."

Current retail price: $39.99 (Game of the Year edition)

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JoystiqHolidaze 2008: Live in the past, it's cheaper (Page 2) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Assassins-CreedBioshockCall-of-Duty-4God-of-War-2GOTY-2007Halo-3Holidaze-2008JoystiqFeatureslive-in-the-past-its-cheaperMass-EffectOrange-BoxPCPegglePortalPS2PS3Super-Mario-GalaxyWiiXbox-360Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Do Mario games need a better story?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/05/do-mario-games-need-a-better-story/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/05/do-mario-games-need-a-better-story/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/05/do-mario-games-need-a-better-story/#commentsGod of War 2 director Cory Barlog recently criticized Super Mario Galaxy in his blog for its "vapid story." While he does have some positive things to say about the game, Barlog was ultimately left disappointed. As for the reason he didn't get hooked on the game, he speculates, "I think it is because I just don't care about the why. I mean, the freaking princess is abducted ... again." The fact that Mario games sell incredibly well isn't lost on him, and he acknowledges that they're fun to play, but to him they're still missing a key element.

Barlog expressing his distaste for something Wii related is nothing new, but all the same, we think his point is valid. While playing Mario games is more about the great platforming experience than the "why" behind it, we can't help but wonder if some fresh story elements would bring some life into the franchise. We certainly wouldn't complain if we were to see something different in the next iteration of Mario, but maybe that's just us.

[Via Game|Life]

JoystiqDo Mario games need a better story? originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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