Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces God of War(R) Collection, A New Compilation...

Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces God of War(R) Collection, A New
Compilation Offering for PlayStation(R)3
Exclusive God of War(R) and God of War(R) II Blu-ray Disc Compilation
Available This Holiday Season

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment
America (SCEA) announced today a new and exclusive PlayStation(R)3 (PS3(TM))
offering for the critically acclaimed God of War(R) franchise, God of War(R)
Collection. Scheduled for release this holiday season, God of War Collection
will feature reworked versions of both God of War(R) and God of War(R) II on a
single Blu-ray Disc(TM) at full 1280 x 720 resolution. Both critically
acclaimed games, which were originally developed for PlayStation(R)2 computer
entertainment system, have been remastered with anti-aliased graphics running
at 60 frames per second for a smooth gameplay experience on the PS3 system.
Additionally, the Blu-ray Disc compilation will bring PlayStation(R)Network
trophy support to the franchise for the first time (included for both games).
God of WarCollection offers substantial value to PS3 users, the compilation of
both best-selling games costing just $39.99 MSRP.

Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, Santa Monica
Studio, the God of War series brings epic mythological battles to life with
stunning graphics and an elaborate plot that puts Kratos, the trilogy's main
character, at the center of carnage and destruction as he seeks revenge
against the Gods who have betrayed him. God of War(R) III is scheduled for
release exclusively on the PS3 system in March 2010.

"We are excited today to announce God of War Collection," said Scott Rohde,
vice president, Worldwide Studios America. "Our fans spoke and we listened;
thanks to our partnership with Bluepoint Games, fans and newcomers to the
series can experience the epic God of War and God of War II saga in stunning
720p on PS3. This Blu-ray Disc compilation brings Kratos to PS3 even earlier
than expected."

God of War Storyline
Set in the dark world of ancient Greek mythology, players take on the role of
Kratos, a Spartan warrior. Plagued by the nightmares of his past, the ash
covered warrior would do anything to be free of his debt to the Gods and the
memories that haunt him. For ten years he has labored for Olympus, now on the
verge of losing all hope, the Gods have given him one last task. Destroy Ares,
the God of War. Armed with the deadly chained Blades of Chaos, Kratos will
have to overcome armies of mythological monsters, legions of undead soldiers,
and amazingly dangerous and brutal landscapes.

God of War II Storyline
God of War saw Kratos, a mortal warrior, set upon an epic quest to dethrone a
God. But his journey did not end there. In God of War II, Kratos sits atop
his Olympus throne, as the new God of War - far more ruthless than Ares ever
was. To end his continued torment, Kratos must journey to the far reaches of
the earth and defeat untold horrors and alter that which no mortal, or god has
ever changed. . . his fate. God of War II sets an epic stage for a devastating
mythological war to end all wars.

Acclaim for the God of War Franchise
God of War releases have set the bar for the action-adventure genre and been
acknowledged by some of the videogame industry's key publications, which
include PlayStation: The Official Magazine (Editor's Choice Award), Game
Informer (Action/Adventure Game of the Year and Handheld Game of the Month
Award), GamePro (Editor's Choice Award), Electronic Gaming Monthly (Best PS2
Game), IGN.com (Editor's Choice Award and Game of the Year Award), and four
nominations in the Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, including Overall
Game of the Year and Console Game of the Year. The franchise has also been
awarded with several honors including several E3 Best of Game Awards (given by
several online publications), numerous Game of the Year and Best Action Game
Awards (given at Spike TV's Video Game Awards, Golden Joystick Awards, PSX
Extreme Awards and the 3rd Annual G-Phoria Awards, and by PAX, GameZone,
GameDaily, GameSpot), to name just a few.

About Bluepoint Games, Inc.
Bluepoint Games, Inc. is a highly experienced team of seasoned gaming industry
veterans whose work includes six titles that have sold over a million copies
each. Bluepoint Games' first title, Blast Factor(TM) (2006), made exclusively
for the PlayStation(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system, was one of
the first titles available at the launch of the PlayStation(R)Store. Located
in Austin, Texas, they continue their mission to produce high quality video
games with a lasting appeal that are fun to play.

For more information, email info@bluepointgames.com.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the
entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation(R) and PS one(R) game console,
the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the PSP(R)
(PlayStation(R)Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking
PlayStation(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and
network services PlayStation(R)Network and PlayStation(R)Store.

Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment
America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops,
publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game console, the
PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 3 and the PSP system
for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer
Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American
operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc.

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trademarks and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.God of
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SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment America

Scott Goryl, +1-858-824-5792, scott_goryl@playstation.sony.com, or Claudine
Ricanor, +1-858-824-4892, claudine_ricanor@playstation.sony.com, both of Sony
Computer Entertainment America Inc.