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God of War III
File:GoW-III-Teaser-Trailer-logo.png
The God of War logo as it appears at the end of the E3 2008 Teaser Trailer.
Developer(s)SCE Studios Santa Monica
Publisher(s)Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform(s)PlayStation 3
Release27th March 2009 (Play.com date for release)
Genre(s)Hack and slash, Action-Adventure
Mode(s)Single player

God of War III is a forthcoming installment in the God of War video game franchise. It was formally announced at E3 2008,[1] and will be released in 2009 exclusively for the PlayStation 3.[2]It is the fifth chapter in the series chronologically, after God of War: Chains of Olympus, God of War, God of War: Betrayal and God of War II. The tagline for the game is "In the end, there will be only chaos".

Although little is known about the game at this point,[3] it was confirmed to be in development by Cory Barlog at a God of War II launch event. He revealed that the game would run at full 1080p HD resolution, and the game would support Sixaxis tilt and vibration functions. This was stated before the DualShock 3 controller was announced; therefore causing confusion as the Sixaxis controller did not support rumble. Barlog also expressed an interest in adding a cooperative mode "if we can do something unique with it".[4]

God of War director David Jaffe has said that, "God of War explains, or ultimately will explain, why there are no more Greek myths." He has also stated that it will be "hell on earth" as the gods and the titans battle each other for domination, and that the series will explore the question of whether "man needs god". Though Jaffe and Barlog left Sony for other opportunities, they are still credited for the series and will possibly be involved in this installment. Jaffe, who co-founded his own development studio, Eat Sleep Play has recently expressed interest to be involved in development for God of War III.[5]

An advertisement for God of War III has appeared on the back of instruction manuals of the retail version of God of War: Chains of Olympus, stating below that the game is 'coming soon'.[6]

On July 15, 2008, a teaser was shown at SCE's E3 press conference. It involves a monologue by Zeus regarding the rise to power of the Olympians and how their rule is now threatened. As Zeus urges his fellow gods to war, the scene cuts from the burning countryside around Mount Olympus to a ruined temple, upon which Kratos stands. Zeus concludes his speech, saying "Brothers, in the end, he will suffer! In the end, we will triumph! In the end..." at which point, Kratos cuts in with the game's tagline "There will be only Chaos!".

References

  1. ^ E3 2008: God of War III Announced, IGN.com
  2. ^ Release Date for God of War Confirmed, TheGameReviews.com
  3. ^ "God of War III: Will David Jaffe's original vision make the cut?" in GamePro 235 (April 2008): 52.
  4. ^ God of War 3 on PS3 confirmed, with rumble?, PlayStation Universe
  5. ^ David Jaffe 'Would Love to be Involved' in God of War III, Gamedaily.com
  6. ^ God of War III Ad: Kratos is coming (soon)!, IGN.com
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