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. "
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"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).
Ignorance is my pet peeve.
EDIT: Good read - WOW @ The screen shots. To think this is an early build!!
There is so much positive information in there about the game try not to get bogged down by that line.
http://www.hardcoregamer.co...
JESUS this is pre pre alpha and it looks incredible
The screen looks effing amazing!!!!!
http://www.hardcoregamer.co...
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.
*drooool*
*squat! squat! sqat!*
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.
"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.
I also think that pic would make a badazz poster with the GoW III logo on it.
really did come to life!
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!
there you go
http://www.sushifx.com/pics...
quick and dirty 5 minute wallpaper i made if anyone wants :)
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.
...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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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.
Killer app does not mean if it moved systems.
Saw them re-uploaded here;
http://www.gamersdigest.net...
wow....just WOW, i truly didnt appritiate the graphics until you showed those picks, i even saved one as a desktop background
bubbles +
Unleash Playstation 3 and turn it into monster!
Publisher: SCEA
Developer: SCE Studios Santa Monica
Genre: Action
Category: GIANT ****ING CREATURES
Release Date: ?/?/????
Players: 1-?
Rating: Rating Pending
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
Sorry, but no.
Educate thyself:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...
playstation owners are lucky to be geting this game
enjoy.
Looks even better on a television screen.
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.
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.
Sorta reminds me of a retarded Nasism.
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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*DROOLS MORE*
God of War is probably my alltime favorite testosterone game character
watch out. That guy is coming for you!.
if he's gonna troll, at least change the account name to GOW2Flop.
He fails even at trolling...
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*
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!
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!
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.
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!
4 me :(
www.thewebsiteisdown.com
Black Hole.
:)
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
The graphics suck balls.
Disgrace of a game.
Not much a disgrace as Suckzone 2 though so it's a plus there.
gow 2 in hd, disappointing
Illiterate much?
an RTS? LMAO
I find your username startlingly appropriate after that comment!
the ps2 version (gow2) looks better than a lot of 360 games...
No co-op
"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.
i think they removed it! some embargo thing, i guess... 9pm means what time in GMT?
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!
so where are the trolls saying that it looks like a ps2 game, ps3 is ready to cause chaos
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
Did my post help you see the light?
Don't blame me, blame Sony.
To me the games looks stunning in its early stages.
Hey fox what game look amazing too you out of curiosity?
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.
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.
In short, theres more wrong with you.
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.
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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?
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p.s. the answer is YOU.
By the way that was a Juno reference :) awesome movie.
Other than that, I don't know what other shenanigans you can get into.
Via neo
Btw the artistic quality is amazing. I can barely draw a stick man lolz
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....
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!
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.
Finished the psp one all the way trough, but it didnt really leave me with desire for more...
I hate my com, it wont open the link :'(
Plz can anyone help ?
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Foxgod F@ggot, you and killzoneflop are the only ones to say that. Now that's REALLY pathetic. Please stfu kthxbie
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)
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.