God of War: Ascencion - Page 2

dvdjunkie32 · 05-01-12, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by glassdragon

The multiplayer.

This looks amazing.

The wait is going to suck. At least another year. However, that will be about the right time for me to replay the entire GOW series in order since I beat them all last year.

Decker · 06-11-12, 11:55 AM

This is one Collector's Edition that actually seems like a really good deal :

God Of War Ascension Collector's Edition Includes Kratos Statue, Bonus DLC
Author: Pete Haas
published: 2012-06-05 09:04:53

God of War: Ascension, like God of War 3, will be available as a part of a special Collector's Edition. Though Sony doesn't have pictures yet, they've revealed its price and contents.

The centerpiece of the Collector's Edition is a Kratos statue. It stands 8" tall and should make your desk look a lot angrier. The game itself comes in a special steel book case. The rest of the extras are digital: the game's soundtrack, a PS3 dynamic theme, and PSN avatars. You'll also get double XP for multiplayer, presumably for a limited time. Sony's also throwing in a free pass for all of the game's future DLC.

The price of this bundle is a mere $79.99. That seems pretty modest, considering the statue and DLC voucher. The voucher by itself might make the CE worthwhile, depending on how much DLC Sony releases for the game. Ascension director Todd Papy said on the PlayStation.Blog that they're planning to deliver a "dedicated post-launch multiplayer experience" to make the DLC pass and double XP valuable extras.

When it comes to Collector's Editions, I'm conditioned to expect something crazier. I would not have raised an eyebrow if Sony had announced a $150 Collector's Edition with a Minotaur-shaped case that you need to rip open with replica Blades of Exile. However, Sony's appproach here seems smarter. It's easier to convince gamers to just pay an extra $20.

Ascension will be available on March 12th exclusively on the PS3. For a closer look at the game, check out the new E3 footage.

_________________________

That's a lot of value for $20. I already pre-ordered it from Amazon.

Decker · 01-13-13, 01:53 AM

Wow, thread dead X 7 months!

Anyway, those with Playstation Plus might want to fire up that Multiplayer Beta at least once. Anyone who tries the Beta will be given this "Gift from the Gods"

Sony sent me a little costume or something for trying the LBP Karting Beta. It came as an attachment to a message right after the game came out. I assume this will be the same sort of thing.

Here's a little behind the scenes clip of the multiplayer:

As an aside, I seriously hate it so much when people say "very unique"; this douchebag actually says "very, very unique".. Unique means one-of-a-kind -- you can't get more unique than "unique".

MasterofDVD · 01-13-13, 11:21 AM

Tried it because I love the series. Didn't care for this one bit.

Anubis2005X · 01-13-13, 05:12 PM

I'm a bit apprehensive that we haven't seen hardly anything of the single player campaign...

fumanstan · 01-13-13, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Decker

As an aside, I seriously hate it so much when people say "very unique"; this douchebag actually says "very, very unique".. Unique means one-of-a-kind -- you can't get more unique than "unique".

Apparently you can.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unique

trespoochies · 01-13-13, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Anubis2005X

I'm a bit apprehensive that we haven't seen hardly anything of the single player campaign...

They have a demo on the Total Recall Blu disc. Played it, but it was extremely short, and as much as I love the first three (the third by far being the best), this seemed more like an afterthought to me. I'll pick it up at some point, but this isn't a day 1 purchase for me.

Decker · 01-13-13, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fumanstan

Apparently you can.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unique

Well how about that. Guess I stand corrected.

Solid Snake PAC · 01-13-13, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by trespoochies

They have a demo on the Total Recall Blu disc. Played it, but it was extremely short, and as much as I love the first three (the third by far being the best), this seemed more like an afterthought to me. I'll pick it up at some point, but this isn't a day 1 purchase for me.

I got all excited for a second thinking I had access to the demo. Then I remember that you're talking about the remake. Oh.

Decker · 01-13-13, 10:19 PM

Is it actually on the disc, so I can rent the Blu and try it out, or is it a download code like the one in Green Latern?

Fandango · 01-18-13, 09:29 PM

Decker · 02-01-13, 03:29 PM

Live-Action Super Bowl ad:

mattysemo247 · 02-02-13, 12:03 AM

Amazon has a $10 credit now

mattysemo247 · 02-02-13, 12:07 AM

Damn, and I just watched that commercial. That red PS3 bundle looks pretty bad ass and would look great next to my Gears 3 360 console.

slop101 · 03-02-13, 03:55 PM

Played the demo (surprised no one's chimed in about it yet), and it was nice and impressive and all, but, I don't know, there was something... off about it. Couldn't put my finger on it, but the fighting just felt more hollow than before. Nice set-pieces though.

TheBigDave · 03-02-13, 07:19 PM

I play through the demo last night. Wasn't impressed, but I'm not a big GOW fan. I seem to remember the GOW3 demo was much better.

Decker · 03-04-13, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by slop101

Played the demo (surprised no one's chimed in about it yet), and it was nice and impressive and all, but, I don't know, there was something... off about it. Couldn't put my finger on it, but the fighting just felt more hollow than before. Nice set-pieces though.

I liked it. A little less demanding button-mashing, that I always suck at. I liked it, except that there was something weird about the character animations; Kratos was way too lightweight, bouncing all around and running around too quickly like Benny Hill. Still I was pretty entertained by the demo.

Here's the Collector's Edition reveal. Seems like a lot of bonus content for $20. I'm getting one.

fumanstan · 03-07-13, 12:25 PM

http://www.polygon.com/game/god-of-war-ascension/3611

They rated a 7, although this is off the pre-release version.

starseed1981 · 03-07-13, 12:29 PM

I'll definitely pick this up......around the $20.00 mark.

Dragon Tattoo · 03-07-13, 12:50 PM

Yeah, that review doesn't make this seem like a day 1 purchase.

And I gotta admit, that "Bros before Hos" bit does seem particularly gratuitous.

Liver&Onions · 03-07-13, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragon Tattoo

Yeah, that review doesn't make this seem like a day 1 purchase.

And I gotta admit, that "Bros before Hos" bit does seem particularly gratuitous.

That trophy just prevented me from spending cash on this game. Ever.

Decker · 03-08-13, 10:41 AM

Here's a 9/10 Destructiod review that sounds pretty promising.

Gdrlv · 03-11-13, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragon Tattoo

Yeah, that review doesn't make this seem like a day 1 purchase.

And I gotta admit, that "Bros before Hos" bit does seem particularly gratuitous.

Sony just changed the name of the trophy to "Bros Before Foes."

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/...-war-ascension

Anubis2005X · 03-11-13, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gdrlv

Sony just changed the name of the trophy to "Bros Before Foes."

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/...-war-ascension

Ahh, kind of reminds me when they settled on Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time instead of being called Ratchet and Clank: Clockblockers...

gerrythedon · 03-11-13, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Anubis2005X

Ahh, kind of reminds me when they settled on Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time instead of being called Ratchet and Clank: Clockblockers...

and the change of trophy name is just stupid... anyway I'll be playing GEARS:JUDGMENT and BIOSHOCK INFINITE.

06-11-12, 11:55 AM	#27
Decker DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Vegas, Baby! Posts: 21,760	Re: God of War: Ascencion This is one Collector's Edition that actually seems like a really good deal : God Of War Ascension Collector's Edition Includes Kratos Statue, Bonus DLC Author: Pete Haas published: 2012-06-05 09:04:53 God of War: Ascension, like God of War 3, will be available as a part of a special Collector's Edition. Though Sony doesn't have pictures yet, they've revealed its price and contents. The centerpiece of the Collector's Edition is a Kratos statue. It stands 8" tall and should make your desk look a lot angrier. The game itself comes in a special steel book case. The rest of the extras are digital: the game's soundtrack, a PS3 dynamic theme, and PSN avatars. You'll also get double XP for multiplayer, presumably for a limited time. Sony's also throwing in a free pass for all of the game's future DLC. The price of this bundle is a mere $79.99. That seems pretty modest, considering the statue and DLC voucher. The voucher by itself might make the CE worthwhile, depending on how much DLC Sony releases for the game. Ascension director Todd Papy said on the PlayStation.Blog that they're planning to deliver a "dedicated post-launch multiplayer experience" to make the DLC pass and double XP valuable extras. When it comes to Collector's Editions, I'm conditioned to expect something crazier. I would not have raised an eyebrow if Sony had announced a $150 Collector's Edition with a Minotaur-shaped case that you need to rip open with replica Blades of Exile. However, Sony's appproach here seems smarter. It's easier to convince gamers to just pay an extra $20. Ascension will be available on March 12th exclusively on the PS3. For a closer look at the game, check out the new E3 footage. _________________________ That's a lot of value for $20. I already pre-ordered it from Amazon. __________________ Xbox Live: Decker 01........... My 360's Blog PSN Gamertag : Decker01 GAME CENTER ID : DECKER 01 I haven't seen Evil Dead 2.....yet.

01-13-13, 01:53 AM	#28
Decker DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Vegas, Baby! Posts: 21,760	Re: God of War: Ascencion Wow, thread dead X 7 months! Anyway, those with Playstation Plus might want to fire up that Multiplayer Beta at least once. Anyone who tries the Beta will be given this "Gift from the Gods" Sony sent me a little costume or something for trying the LBP Karting Beta. It came as an attachment to a message right after the game came out. I assume this will be the same sort of thing. Here's a little behind the scenes clip of the multiplayer: As an aside, I seriously hate it so much when people say "very unique"; this douchebag actually says "very, very unique".. Unique means one-of-a-kind -- you can't get more unique than "unique". __________________ Xbox Live: Decker 01........... My 360's Blog PSN Gamertag : Decker01 GAME CENTER ID : DECKER 01 I haven't seen Evil Dead 2.....yet.

01-13-13, 11:21 AM	#29
MasterofDVD DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Export, PA Posts: 5,366	Re: God of War: Ascencion Tried it because I love the series. Didn't care for this one bit. __________________ XBOX LIVE GamerTag: MasterofDVD PSN ID: TheCritic Miiverse ID: MasterofDVD My DVD Profiler Collection / My Gamercard

01-13-13, 05:12 PM	#30
Anubis2005X DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,294	Re: God of War: Ascencion I'm a bit apprehensive that we haven't seen hardly anything of the single player campaign...

01-13-13, 10:19 PM	#35
Decker DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Vegas, Baby! Posts: 21,760	Re: God of War: Ascencion Is it actually on the disc, so I can rent the Blu and try it out, or is it a download code like the one in Green Latern? __________________ Xbox Live: Decker 01........... My 360's Blog PSN Gamertag : Decker01 GAME CENTER ID : DECKER 01 I haven't seen Evil Dead 2.....yet.

01-18-13, 09:29 PM	#36
Fandango DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 2,316	Re: God of War: Ascencion __________________ DVD collection I am Worf, son of Mogh, I now take my place as first officer. I serve the captain, but I stand for the crew.

02-01-13, 03:29 PM	#37
Decker DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Vegas, Baby! Posts: 21,760	Re: God of War: Ascencion Live-Action Super Bowl ad: __________________ Xbox Live: Decker 01........... My 360's Blog PSN Gamertag : Decker01 GAME CENTER ID : DECKER 01 I haven't seen Evil Dead 2.....yet.

02-02-13, 12:03 AM	#38
mattysemo247 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,915	Re: God of War: Ascencion Amazon has a $10 credit now __________________ 56’’ Samsung DLP 1080P HDTV • 7.2 Pioneer Elite SC-05 THX Certified Receiver • 320 GB GOW3 360 • 320 GB Slim PS3 X Box 360 Gamertag: Skillz 247 LP • PS3 ID: Skillz 247 LP • Wii Code: 3960 3828 1411 7474 My Blu Ray Collection

02-02-13, 12:07 AM	#39
mattysemo247 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,915	Re: God of War: Ascencion Damn, and I just watched that commercial. That red PS3 bundle looks pretty bad ass and would look great next to my Gears 3 360 console. __________________ 56’’ Samsung DLP 1080P HDTV • 7.2 Pioneer Elite SC-05 THX Certified Receiver • 320 GB GOW3 360 • 320 GB Slim PS3 X Box 360 Gamertag: Skillz 247 LP • PS3 ID: Skillz 247 LP • Wii Code: 3960 3828 1411 7474 My Blu Ray Collection

03-02-13, 03:55 PM	#40
slop101 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cali Posts: 17,250	Re: God of War: Ascencion Played the demo (surprised no one's chimed in about it yet), and it was nice and impressive and all, but, I don't know, there was something... off about it. Couldn't put my finger on it, but the fighting just felt more hollow than before. Nice set-pieces though.

03-02-13, 07:19 PM	#41
TheBigDave DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USA Posts: 5,589	Re: God of War: Ascencion I play through the demo last night. Wasn't impressed, but I'm not a big GOW fan. I seem to remember the GOW3 demo was much better. __________________ Speedy thing goes in. Speedy thing comes out.

03-07-13, 12:25 PM	#43
fumanstan DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 33,749	Re: God of War: Ascencion http://www.polygon.com/game/god-of-war-ascension/3611 They rated a 7, although this is off the pre-release version. __________________ 3x Sheep Champion VG Round 1b \| VG Round 7 \| NFL

03-07-13, 12:29 PM	#44
starseed1981 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 5,669	Re: God of War: Ascencion I'll definitely pick this up......around the $20.00 mark.

03-07-13, 12:50 PM	#45
Dragon Tattoo DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,986	Re: God of War: Ascencion Yeah, that review doesn't make this seem like a day 1 purchase. And I gotta admit, that "Bros before Hos" bit does seem particularly gratuitous. __________________ *Disclaimer: The above is only my opinion.

03-08-13, 10:41 AM	#47
Decker DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Vegas, Baby! Posts: 21,760	Re: God of War: Ascencion Here's a 9/10 Destructiod review that sounds pretty promising. __________________ Xbox Live: Decker 01........... My 360's Blog PSN Gamertag : Decker01 GAME CENTER ID : DECKER 01 I haven't seen Evil Dead 2.....yet.