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INDIA: God of War III released early

INDIA: God of War III released early

Sony India has put God of War III on sale six days earlier than planned in an attempt to prevent import copies flooding the market.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 16th 2010 at 10:31AM in News
Rave reviews hit for God of War III

Rave reviews hit for God of War III

The first reviews have flooded the internet of Sony’s upcoming PS3 only God of War III, and it seems that Sony has yet another critical smash on its hands.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 8th 2010 at 5:37PM in News
Kotick wanted Commodore console

Kotick wanted Commodore console

Speaking of his regrets in a fascinating speech at last week’s DICE summit, Activision boss Bobby Kotick has admitted that he rues missing out on the chance to buy Amiga ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 19th 2010 at 2:05PM in News
Dante skips Middle East release

Dante skips Middle East release

Darksiders, Dante’s Inferno and God of War 3 share more in common than just gameplay styles and a similar release window – their heavy dose of religious referencing is likely ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 8th 2010 at 3:00PM in News

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GoW Collection thrown UK lifeline

GoW Collection thrown UK lifeline

The God of War Collection will get a standalone release in the UK, SCEE has told VG247.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 26th 2010 at 11:44AM in News
GoW III aiming for March 19th

GoW III aiming for March 19th

Sony has told MCV that God of War III’s release date is not yet set in stone in the UK, though March 19th is looking increasingly likely to be the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 25th 2010 at 3:06PM in News
Sega duo set for Feb 26th

Sega duo set for Feb 26th

Publisher Sega has dated two of its key Q1 titles – Sonic & Sega All-Star Racing and Napoleon: Total War – both of which will be hitting retail on February ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 15th 2010 at 2:46PM in News
GoW Trilogy priced at £110

GoW Trilogy priced at £110

SCEE has confirmed to VG247 that the recently revealed God of War: Ultimate Trilogy will retail for £109.99 in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 11th 2010 at 3:02PM in News

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MW2 raises £250k for War Child

MW2 raises £250k for War Child

Publisher Activision will, as previously pledged, donate £250k to charity War Child following the success of its Game for Good event in conjunction with Game and Microsoft early last ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 4th 2010 at 2:40PM in News
God of War III Ultimate Trilogy Edition announced

God of War III Ultimate Trilogy Edition announced

Sony has announced that the God of War Collection Ultimate Trilogy Edition will be released in Europe at some point next year and will include both the anticipated God of ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 18th 2009 at 9:18AM in News
New Transformers game rolls out

New Transformers game rolls out

The latest issue of US games mag Game Informer has revealed that Activision will next year release a brand new game based on the cherished kids’ franchise Transformers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 9th 2009 at 5:40PM in News
AUS: Jaffe slams censors

AUS: Jaffe slams censors

Hot on the heels of the Australian government’s decision to ban Sega’s Aliens vs. Predator from sale in the territory – and the subsequent statement of protest from developer Rebellion ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2009 at 11:49AM in News

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Trade called to back War Child campaign

Trade called to back War Child campaign

Activision has called on the games industry to get behind its GAME For Good Modern Warfare 2 charity push.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 4th 2009 at 3:12PM in News
Call of Duty: Zombies hits iPhone

Call of Duty: Zombies hits iPhone

Whilst triple-A release Modern Warfare 2 keeps itself busy by tearing up the record books in the traditional games industry, Activision has released yet another Call of Duty title – ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 17th 2009 at 10:54AM in News
Could MW2 price drop further still?

Could MW2 price drop further still?

It’s already the most competitive price war the UK games industry has ever seen, but the most dramatic could yet be to follow as the High Street prepares for Call ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 9th 2009 at 5:56PM in News
God of War III CE revealed

God of War III CE revealed

SCEA has released details of what will most be likely become a highly sought after Ultimate Edition of the upcoming PS3 exclusive God of War III.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 2nd 2009 at 12:30PM in News

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DLC delivers $45m boost for World at War

DLC delivers $45m boost for World at War

After what must have been a prolonged period of number crunching, Gamasutra has concluded that 15 per cent of the total revenue generated by Call of Duty: World at War ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 22nd 2009 at 1:00PM in News
SCEA dev wanted God of War FPS

SCEA dev wanted God of War FPS

God of War III is one of the most anticipated games on PS3 – but some believe that the game would be even more anticipated had it shunned in hack ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 2nd 2009 at 1:24PM in News
RRPs tumble as FIFA 10 arrives

RRPs tumble as FIFA 10 arrives

In what has become an annual ritual at UK retail, this Friday’s release of FIFA 10 looks likely to spark a fierce price war at the nation’s supermarkets.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 29th 2009 at 2:27PM in News
‘Minimal’ changes for GOW on PS3

‘Minimal’ changes for GOW on PS3

Sony has revealed that aside from the technical changes, the re-releases of both God of War and God of War 2 on PS3 are likely to be more or less ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 3rd 2009 at 6:08PM in News
No God of War remake for UK

No God of War remake for UK

European gamers will not be getting their hands on Sony’s remakes of God of War and God of War 2 for PS3 this year, SCEE has confirmed – though the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 3rd 2009 at 11:05AM in News
God of War remake coming to PS3

God of War remake coming to PS3

Sony has announced plans to release retooled versions of its God of War PS2 games for the PS3 - and has signed up US independent studio Bluepoint to help with ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 1st 2009 at 12:06PM in News
Could price-cutting be over in 2009?

Could price-cutting be over in 2009?

Will we see a cessation in rampant price-cutting from UK retail this year? That was the question from trade experts this week, as the High Street began to contemplate its ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 23rd 2009 at 4:20PM in News
SONY: God of War III savages conference

SONY: God of War III savages conference

Sony weighed in with yet another heavyweight gameplay demo of its original IP tonight – God of War III.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 2nd 2009 at 10:10PM in News
Activision sets sights on winning ‘entertainment war’

Activision sets sights on winning ‘entertainment war’

Modern Warfare 2 could beat out the ‘safe bet’ X Factor and Harry Potter brands at Christmas to be the year’s top entertainment property.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 2nd 2009 at 11:24AM in News