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God of War III Preview With New Screens

Dack writes: "This is it. This is the game that PlayStation fans have been waiting for. It's been two and a half years of ups and downs, but with God of War III, the PlayStation 3 finally has its killer app.

Hardcore Gamer was invited to LA to check out the first ever demo of God of War III. The first two God of War titles were two of the best looking games on the PS2. God of War III simply blows them away. To put it in perspective, the model of Kratos alone is so advanced that if you were to put just him on a PS2 disc, the PS2 would be unable to handle it. Graphically, God of War III may just be the best looking game this generation. " (God of War 3, PS3)

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Fishy Fingers  +   1562d ago
"He takes out a blade and rips open his stomach, revealing his entrails. If more of God of War III is like this, it could definitely be one of the goriest games yet."

"The graphics are unmatched and the gameplay looks even more fun and solid than its predecessors"

Drolls....

Read the article guys. It's worth it.

Tip: 1Up and PS Blog have their previews/blow outs at 9pm PMT, keep an eye out for those (not a cyclops eye mind).
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Pennywise  +   1562d ago
I will take your advise, Fishy... but this sentence from the description turned me off: "It's been two and a half years of ups and downs, but with God of War III, the PlayStation 3 finally has its killer app."

Ignorance is my pet peeve.

EDIT: Good read - WOW @ The screen shots. To think this is an early build!!
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Fishy Fingers  +   1562d ago
Glass half full bro.

There is so much positive information in there about the game try not to get bogged down by that line.
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Ghoul  +   1562d ago
im totally stunned

http://www.hardcoregamer.co...

JESUS this is pre pre alpha and it looks incredible
olivia  +   1562d ago
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
So Easy I Can Do It  +   1562d ago
OMG
The screen looks effing amazing!!!!!
http://www.hardcoregamer.co...
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ThatArtGuy  +   1562d ago
Don't tell Old Wizard...
he'll just call it another button masher and click off the page with his Mario Paint mouse that he converted to USB.

Oh, and then continue to button mash on SNES Final Fight Guy.
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nix  +   1562d ago
lemme tea-bag killzone2flop and sleipnir
*squat! squat! sqat!*
Silellak  +   1562d ago
If I don't already have a PS3 by the time this game comes out, I think I'll be grabbing one on release day.

Maybe I'll get lucky and there will be a GoW3 bundle. That would be *delicious*.

@1.1:

I don't think that quote is necessarily wrong, but it is misleading. I define "killer app" as a game that causes a large number of systems being sold. As great as MGS4 and LGB are, they didn't move quite enough systems by themselves to really be defined as a "killer app".

A "killer app", I think, is something like Halo 1 or Halo 2, where potentially millions of customers buy a game JUST for that system. KZ2 has the potential to be that, certainly, but we won't really know until we see PS3 sales numbers for February and March.
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SupaPlaya  +   1562d ago
where have the author been?
"This is it. This is the game that PlayStation fans have been waiting for. It's been two and a half years of ups and downs, but with God of War III, the PlayStation 3 finally has its killer app"

He needs to be Killzowned.
trancefreak  +   1562d ago
Hey ghoul now that is my favorite pic. The weapons wow cant describe it in words.

I also think that pic would make a badazz poster with the GoW III logo on it.
SupaPlaya  +   1562d ago
Painting
really did come to life!
chaosatom  +   1562d ago
Silellak, MGS4 didn't move quite enough systems?
You're Kidding me, right?

It single handedly shifted Ps3 way above the 360 sales by a lot And it got near Wii status is Japan. There was no price drop on any skus for ps3.

Halo 3 on the other hand, sold a lot but 360 demand remained the same throughout it's launch.

LBP and R2, ok they weren't the quite system seller, but MGS4 WAS!
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Ghoul  +   1562d ago
trancefreak
there you go

http://www.sushifx.com/pics...

quick and dirty 5 minute wallpaper i made if anyone wants :)
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Silellak  +   1562d ago
@1.12
MGS4 did certainly move systems, but, I still don't think it moved enough to be called a killer app:

http://www.gamespot.com/new...

It doubled sales for the month it came out from 200k to 400k, but by the second half of the year, the 360 was outselling it again.

I'm talking about something that potentially turns the tide of a console war forever - not for a couple of months.
TheTwelve  +   1562d ago
I can't even open the links yet...

...looks like there are too many people trying to look at it.

But based on the responses so far, it seems like Sony will successfully continue to blanket 2009 with great games and alluring hype.

Sony doesn't need any gimmicks...just bury us with games! That's the only way to truly stand above the rest.

Now, if I can only get these links open eventually...

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Agent VX  +   1562d ago
Games like God of War or Ninja Gaiden are a bore feast. I haven't got either Ninja Gaiden II or Sigma, because they are so boring after 10 minutes.

God of War doesn't disappoint in the bore feast either, I couldn't finish either versions, they just do the same thing over and over.

GOW3 does look visually good and I do prefer it over games like Ninja Gaiden, but I really doubt I will get this game, might rent it for a weekend though.
Pennywise  +   1562d ago
A killer app is any AMAZING game that needs to be played if you are a gamer. The playstation has plenty of these.

Killer app does not mean if it moved systems.
Cronnie  +   1562d ago
Images
Saw them re-uploaded here;
http://www.gamersdigest.net...
silvacrest  +   1562d ago
@Ghoul
wow....just WOW, i truly didnt appritiate the graphics until you showed those picks, i even saved one as a desktop background

bubbles +
hardmetal  +   1562d ago
Unleash those blades Kratos
Unleash Playstation 3 and turn it into monster!
Elimin8  +   1562d ago
Category: Giant Fcking Creatures.... llol
Publisher: SCEA
Developer: SCE Studios Santa Monica
Genre: Action
Category: GIANT ****ING CREATURES
Release Date: ?/?/????
Players: 1-?
Rating: Rating Pending
lociefer  +   1562d ago
http://www.hardcoregamer.co... look , theres a titan face u can see at the back
Pixel_Addict  +   1562d ago
If this game comes out tomorrow...
it still wouldn't be soon enought! Too bad this site is down, I am heart broken. For your GOW3 view pleasure.. 1up.com preview is LIVE... as of right now!

http://www.1up.com/do/previ...

Get your napkins ready :D and your welcome
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Jinxstar  +   1562d ago
awesome... I almost want to skip going to slipknot tonight to see it at 9 =P
Silellak  +   1562d ago
@1.17
Sorry, but no.

Educate thyself:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...
aebriscoejr  +   1562d ago
Looks amazing already
Dread  +   1562d ago
good looking game. I will be getting this for sure. Now i hope that by the time it comes out the playstation 3 has its price cut.

playstation owners are lucky to be geting this game

enjoy.
Chris399  +   1562d ago
Trailer is up on the PSN now.
Looks even better on a television screen.
Chris399  +   1562d ago
Wow. Just wow.
The earlier trailers/ screens did this game no justice whatsoever.

I love how the game has a soft "water-color" feel to it. That fiery man-beast he's fighting looks exceptionally rendered. Same with the up close shot of Kratos (picture #2).

Stunning game. The story and soundtrack (I've always liked the music for this series, wonderfully orchestrated) will be epic as well.

I have the afternoon off work today and I'm literally counting the minutes till 1up's big reveal of GOW3 media.
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killzone2flop  +   1562d ago
Graphically doesn't look impressive at all.
Pennywise  +   1562d ago
Intellectually you dont impress me at all.
Aclay  +   1562d ago
"Graphically doesn't look impressive at all."

Finally you've been reduced to 1 bubble, Thank God.

And what you doing commenting on GOW3 during this time of day PP? Your class is having nap time. Graphically it doesn't look impressive to you because you have Fanboy glasses on.
trancefreak  +   1562d ago
This dude PP has multiple accounts hell just keep coming back.

Sorta reminds me of a retarded Nasism.
BigPappaPump  +   1562d ago
@PP's alter ego
Dude.......... With all that money you invested in Hateraid, it's no wonder your broke @$$ can't afford a PS3. You need to stop sipping that juice because to many others including myself are impressed with those pics.
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lociefer  +   1562d ago
PP , even ur face looks better than unreal engine. lol imagine how bad it is
locos85  +   1562d ago
These Screens look incredible. The original trailer and shots weren't as good. Just imagine how this game will look the closer we get to release!!!!!!!

*DROOLS MORE*
Ghoul  +   1562d ago
the Trailer wasnt even CLOSE to these screens, now image this in motion like the trailer :)

God of War is probably my alltime favorite testosterone game character
cmrbe  +   1562d ago
Zeus
watch out. That guy is coming for you!.
anzagi  +   1562d ago
I would read killzone2flop's comment, but, he only has one bubble, because he speaks trash, which in turn means an extra click, and it isn't worth that extra click. Oh well, guess i'll miss out.
Pennywise  +   1562d ago
I cant blame you, but you can assume what he said is worthless. Something along the lines of the graphics suck.
SupaPlaya  +   1562d ago
He is outdated
if he's gonna troll, at least change the account name to GOW2Flop.

He fails even at trolling...
solidjun5  +   1562d ago
"This is it. This is the game that PlayStation fans have been waiting for. It's been two and a half years of ups and downs, but with God of Wa...
Why do people love to say that? It's almost as if they are saying that the system has no games. MGS4 would say hi to you.

Read preview and I can't wait. Beat the series and I've always loved greek mythology and I can't wait to see how the series end. *giddy*
TOO PAWNED  +   1562d ago
Yup i said same to my self, it is so stupid and so ignorant to say something like that.
Maybe if he(and ppl that thin a like) is avid 360 gamer and don't use his PS3(if he has it in first place, which i doubt) only they can say/write something like that. Idiots!
Aclay  +   1562d ago
Now those were some awesome screenshots.

I don't know what the heck the people hating on GOW3 are talking about when they say it's disappointing visually. It's only disappointing to them because they won't be playing it.

GOW3 is shaping up really well, can't wait to see what's in store for GDC!
Chubear  +   1562d ago
Think the haters are finding any tiny thing, as usual, to make stick to the game.

Anyone with half the intelligence of burnt toast, in regards to gaming, can simply figure out that if the Pre-alpha shots look like that then *in voice of Kratos* 'may the gods have mercy on our gaming souls' when this drops for Feb./Mar 2010.
kingboy  +   1562d ago
Link is Temporary unavailable...second source anyone?
Fishy Fingers  +   1562d ago
Keep trying guys, it's just the level of traffic hitting the site. Give it 5 and try again. The N4G effect as I like to call it.
Serjikal_Strike  +   1562d ago
Im having trouble
its telling me website is down:(

EDIT
Finally got in...OMFG
It looks sick and what they describe sounds like this is going to be the best game this gen!possibly!
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SupaPlaya  +   1562d ago
Same
4 me :(
Brodiesan  +   1562d ago
:)
www.thewebsiteisdown.com

Black Hole.

:)
silvacrest  +   1562d ago
"This is it. This is the game that PlayStation fans have been waiting for. It's been two and a half years of ups and downs, but with God of War III, the PlayStation 3 finally has its killer app. the PS3 should finally have the game it needs."

what is this BS?
MGS4,uncharted, LBP, killzone 2 etc...all say WTF are you talking about

"Although God of War III is still awhile off, it’s already looking to be one of the best titles of this generation. The graphics are unmatched and the gameplay looks even more fun and solid than its predecessors. Hopefully the entire game will end up as impressive as this early gameplay.If it does, "

this has pushed my hype levels to new hights, anyway, GOW was and always will be on my radar, lets all pray for a 09 release
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frayer  +   1562d ago
I think he means "TRUE KILLER APP." GOW 3 am is...
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Chubear  +   1562d ago
though I'm sure it'll be the case but I don't see how you can say all that looking at these pre-alpha screens cause the shots show very plain flat texturing, no significant lighting processes or much at all.
Mandaspt  +   1562d ago
Broken link... :(
Jerk120  +   1562d ago
Too bad he's right.

The graphics suck balls.

Disgrace of a game.

Not much a disgrace as Suckzone 2 though so it's a plus there.
Mad_Rhetoric  +   1562d ago
meh, like ps2 game
gow 2 in hd, disappointing
trancefreak  +   1562d ago
"The graphics are unmatched and the gameplay looks even more fun and solid than its predecessors".

Illiterate much?
LightofDarkness  +   1562d ago
Earlier screens would have us believe so, but did you actually look at these? This game is gorgeous! Even his teeth are fully polygonally rendered. Not one noticeable normal map on his body, it's all rendered as pure geometry. I would like to retract all negative comments I made about the game's graphics. My 360 will be collecting dust in the coming months, I'm afraid...
dachiefsman  +   1562d ago
why aren't you in the open zone? It looks nothing like the Ps2 version.
silvacrest  +   1562d ago
what exactly did you want?
an RTS? LMAO
redsquad  +   1562d ago
@Mad Rhetoric
I find your username startlingly appropriate after that comment!
ThatOneGuyThere  +   1561d ago
actually
the ps2 version (gow2) looks better than a lot of 360 games...
mc-fine  +   1562d ago
Cons:
No co-op
dachiefsman  +   1562d ago
Who needs co-op? Give me 20 solid hours of gameplay and you will get no complaints from me.
spunnups  +   1562d ago
Who cares about coop. Ever played fallout or bioshock, hell even GoW 1 or 2? NONE of those games need coop, it would just ruin the experience.
SupaPlaya  +   1562d ago
I could be wrong but
"Cons: no coop", I sense the sarcasm in it.

He probably are just predicting that points will be taken off for no co-op, just like KZ2, while other games get a free pass.
mc-fine  +   1562d ago
well at least SupaPlaya got it. I was beginning to think I wasn't funny :D
nix  +   1562d ago
they've taken it off..
i think they removed it! some embargo thing, i guess... 9pm means what time in GMT?
ChaosKnight  +   1562d ago
Keep refreshing. The site is in chaos (look at the front page haha) and because n4g and other communities are packing into the site, it is no wonder why the site is overloading.
nix  +   1562d ago
finally... made it thru...
thanks for the info. had to keep refreshing. i've got pics saved in my PS3 now. q:

and it looks awesome.. and i wanna see video of the game. actually.. i want the game. NOW!
Beg For Mercy  +   1562d ago
ok
so where are the trolls saying that it looks like a ps2 game, ps3 is ready to cause chaos
itchy18  +   1562d ago
uh up there? ^^^^-Mad_Rhetoric
Beg For Mercy  +   1562d ago
omg
sleipnir you must get down to one bubble and ill help you get there, anyways see butts this is what you get for opening your mouth too early, did you really think that god of war was gonna have average graphics, yea only in a xet dream now what i mean
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Jerk120  +   1562d ago
What's wrong?

Did my post help you see the light?

Don't blame me, blame Sony.
frayer  +   1562d ago
GOW 3 is am God
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Foxgod  +   1562d ago
Looks nice, will be a good game, but it doesnt look that stunning.
olivia  +   1562d ago
^try using some visine then look again i think microsoft residue is still left in your eye's.then look again bet you your eye's will bleed with excitement.and to think this is alpha build
Foxgod  +   1562d ago
Its just imho that ive seen games that look as good, and a couple better, this one doesnt stand out so much.
Pennywise  +   1562d ago
Its not MS residue... its some of Bill's special sauce.
trancefreak  +   1562d ago
Looks great i bet if you were a ps3 fan you would like it better?

To me the games looks stunning in its early stages.

Hey fox what game look amazing too you out of curiosity?
Foxgod  +   1562d ago
Nah, its my personal opinion, this isnt for me.

To me, i like looks of GeoW, Star Ocean, Dead space, Metroid on the wii, Street fighter etch.

I think this game looks a little dull.
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Zeevious  +   1562d ago
Do you have a purpose besides trying feebly to diminish PS3 achievements?
Because claiming something with undeniably impressive graphics is not impressive accomplishes only one thing...Your own lack of credibility.
(especially PRE-ALPHA CODE/TEXTURES/LIGHTING/MODELIN G)

A graphically impressive game segment for an upcoming PS3 game DOES NOT change the impressive graphic accomplishements of games like Gears of War 2 or any other game.

If it does for you, stating God of War III doesn't "stand out so much" or "looks a little dull" under the banner that it's your opinion, simply means YOU have no right to an opinion.

If it's something dull that doesn't stand out that's concerning you, might I suggest a better conditioner with your shampoo . . . because that matters just about as much as your judgment.

You can't be objective about anything on the PS3, just because it's on the PS3...which makes your 'opinion' of no value to anyone, except yourself & your own need to prop up your sense of console insecurity.

In short : There's nothing wrong with the PS3, your games or game console . . . There's just something wrong with you.
Foxgod  +   1562d ago
Is it really so hard to accept the fact that someone has a different opinion then you ?
In short, theres more wrong with you.
Zeevious  +   1561d ago
It's not hard to accept a different opinion at all . . .
WHEN WILL YOU ACTUALLY BE PROVIDING ONE?

Because an opinion is based on a person's judgment, which you have no basis for...while I do.

I own more than one console :

You don't own a PS3
You don't have a PSN account
You can't watch the PSN 1080p preview
You can't play God of War III

You don't have the right to criticize something you :

Don't own - Can't watch - Can't play & Don't have a console for.

Your judgment is based on nothing . . . Making your opinion based on that judgment absolutely valueless.

It's that simple.

.

For you, who just passed their TMAP and has ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) certification to professionally beta-test...It's surprising that you passed right over the part about TESTING the software.

You know, the part where you test the software RUNNING ON THE PLATFORM it's designed for :

The PS3 you DON'T OWN
from the PSN account you DON'T HAVE
in the 1080p preview you CAN'T SEE
from the God of War III game you CAN'T PLAY

So, it's clear your opinion's based on NOTHING.
Mine's based on facts, without fanbrat bias for ANY console.

So there's more wrong with WHO?

.

p.s. the answer is YOU.
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itchy18  +   1562d ago
wow. just wow.
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TheHater  +   1562d ago
God of War is the cheese to my macaroni :)
By the way that was a Juno reference :) awesome movie.
Zeevious  +   1562d ago
Just don't forget the Sunny D...
Other than that, I don't know what other shenanigans you can get into.
trancefreak  +   1562d ago
http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

Via neo

Btw the artistic quality is amazing. I can barely draw a stick man lolz
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kingboy  +   1562d ago
Thanks for the link
jay2  +   1562d ago
I'd hate to think of the install size and time of GOW3.
silvacrest  +   1562d ago
where did that come from?
we dont even no the length of the game or the size on a blu ray

shouldnt you be more concerned about the game it self instead?
NVM i must be going mad....
Socomer 1979  +   1562d ago
Om my...
im stunned.

that is very life like. he doesnt look unreal plastic like that looks like skin. the cell is a monster.

if naruto ultimate storm can hold so many polygons in one characther then imagine how many polys are on kratos right there!

WOW!
Beg For Mercy  +   1562d ago
@ the bots in here
do you really think that this game looks just good and what have you seen better thats not on ps3, and this game is gonna be 60 frames per second, keep living in denial to help make yourself sleep better at night.
Foxgod  +   1562d ago
I sleep fine, i played Gow on the ps2 and the psp, it wasnt really my thing.
Finished the psp one all the way trough, but it didnt really leave me with desire for more...
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Djeeaz  +   1562d ago
****
I hate my com, it wont open the link :'(
Plz can anyone help ?
kingme71  +   1562d ago
There's nothing in gaming quite like swinging those chains around. Now we can do it in hi-def :)
Rhezin  +   1562d ago
you WOULD say that
Foxgod F@ggot, you and killzoneflop are the only ones to say that. Now that's REALLY pathetic. Please stfu kthxbie
THE TRUTH  +   1562d ago
gamers rejoice
Kratos is coming (the real GOW series) all other games better bow out gracefully! GOW3 is the only game I would pay today just to play the damn demo!
Xplay tonight is doing their preview ( I hate that show but will watch tonight)
Darkseider  +   1562d ago
Finally got through
OMG! The screens are amazing, particularly the one where Kratos is stabbing that big critter in the chest. There is absoultely no doubt at this point that GoW 3 will be incredible especially considering the screens are from a pre-Alpha build.
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