Sony: “God of War: Ghost of Sparta” Pre-Order Deals & Release Date

From/De: Sony Computer Entertainment America

GOD OF WAR®: GHOST OF SPARTA RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED; PRE-ORDER DEAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PACK ANNOUNCED

August 2, 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today confirmed that God of War®: Ghost of Sparta will hit stores on November 2, 2010, just in time for the holiday season.  Fans will also have the option to pre-order their copy of Kratos’ latest adventure on PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) and receive the ultimate DLC pack at launch beginning TODAY!

The God of War: Ghost of Sparta pre-order package will include:

•       Ghost of Sparta Original Soundtrack – Be part of the legacy, and relive the emotional soundscape of defiance and rage through the original soundtrack.
•       PSP Theme – Are you the ultimate God of War® fan?  Prove it with the God of War: Ghost of Sparta theme.
•       PS3™ Dynamic Theme – Fully animated in constant motion, personalize your PS3 system with the official God of War Dynamic Theme.
•       PlayStation®Network Avatar – Be one of the few to own the exclusive Kratos Avatar only available through this pre-order.
•       Legionnaire Skin – Discover the origins of the Spartan warrior as you experience God of War: Ghost of Sparta as Legionnaire Kratos.
•       EXCLUSIVE Game Directors Documentary – A full length featured video roundtable with all of the past and present Game Directors from the God of War franchise in front of a live studio audience, including:

o       David Jaffe – God of War®
o       Cory Barlog – God of War® II
o       Stig Asmussen – God of War® III
o       Ru Weerasuiya – God of War®: Chains of Olympus
o       Dana Jan – God of War: Ghost of Sparta

Additionally, fans can pre-order the ultimate PSP bundle in the form of the God of War: Ghost of Sparta Entertainment Pack beginning today as well. It will be available at all major retailers for $199.99 MSRP.

Contents include:

•       Black and Red Two-Toned PSP-3000
•       God of War: Ghost of Sparta UMD Game – After God of War concludes, Ghost of Sparta begins with the story of Kratos’ ascension to power as the God of War.
•       God of War: Chains of Olympus PlayStation Network Downloadable Game Voucher – Before the events of God of War, experience Kratos’ journey during the 10-years of
servitude to the Gods of Olympus in one of the most highly acclaimed action titles of all time!
•       Kick Ass – UMD Movie
•       2 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo

Developed by Ready At Dawn® Studios, in collaboration with Sony Computer Entertainment’s Worldwide Studios’ Santa Monica Studio, God of War: Ghost of Sparta is set in the realm of Greek mythology and is a single-player game that allows players to take on the powerful role of Spartan warrior Kratos.  This new adventure picks up after God of War concludes, telling the story of Kratos’ ascension to power as the God of War.  In his quest to rid himself of the nightmares that haunt him, Kratos must embark on a journey that will reveal the origins of lost worlds, and finally answer long-awaited questions about his dark past.  Armed with the deadly chained Blades of Chaos, he will have to overcome armies of mythological monsters, legions of undead soldiers, and amazingly dangerous and brutal landscapes throughout his merciless quest.