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Sony confirms God of War Collection for PS3 is region free

VG247: Sony has just confirmed to VG247 that the God of War Collection, featuring God of War I & II, will indeed be region free.

Folks were wondering if it would be region locked since the European version will not be released until after the start of 2010.

Luckily, like most PS3 games, it is importable.

Nitrowolf25367d ago

This is good news, for European PS3 owners

gaffyh5367d ago

Ok that's it, I'm probably going to import this as my second ever imported game (first one being GT4).

Nitrowolf25367d ago

do it, you won't want to miss out on this classic PS2 game.

FlatulentGhost5367d ago

Yes, awesome news for European gamers.

Although with the absolutely insane PS3/PSP late 2009 release list I have to imagine quite a few people are going to be importing it and not getting to it until it actually goes on sale in Europe in early 2010.

Cwalat5367d ago

Isn't it kinda ironic that importing this from US to Sweden is actually cheaper than buying it here?

I'm importing it no doubt, gotta have this in my collection along with GOW3.

badz1495367d ago

that is true for many other countries I think. when i was in Australia, choosing buy it now on eBay is always cheaper than having to pay full price locally! in Malaysia, the price for buying on eBay and buying locally is almost the same but I don't think I'll ever wait and buy locally at Sony Style again! KZ2 and inFAMOUS made me waiting for almost 2 months before they were available here! I will not wait like that again for Uncharted 2 and R&C ACIT!

Christopher5367d ago

Why would Sony start region locking games now?

Kleptic5367d ago

wait, its region free (as expected, all PS3 games are)...but US only?...

either way...I am thrilled about this compilation coming...I played the first, but never got around to playing the second simply because I was all into PS3 games at that point...and planned on playing it before GoW III shipped...but this is a great way to get ready for the third game...

its too bad they didn't include a chains of olympus port as well, as I don't own a PSP and have yet to even see anything about that game...but whatever, this is still awesome...

Viper75367d ago

@badz149
@Cwalat

Yeah, I am importing games mainly from UK and often get them like half the price of normal. The savings are around 20-40€ per game. I wonder how will Northern European countries handle this when they notice that more and more gamers are buying their games from UK, NA or maybe even japan.

Hell I dont mind paying the 4-5€ delivery fee from Canada, I get something like 3-8€ delivery fee from ordering games from my home country as well.

Good example: Sacred2 Collectors edition 45€+2€~ Uk
Sacred2 Normal edition in Finland 69€

Socom Confrontation 12€+4€ for NA version ordered from Canada
Socom confrontation Pal 60€ from Finland

So basicly if I order GOW collection from NA Ill probably get it
- Faster than those who dont
- Cheaper than those who dont (disincluding ppl who import it from UK)
- win-win

Cyrax_875366d ago

If I buy this game from America, (I live in AUS) will the trophies still work for my PSN?

hay5366d ago

Most probably import for me then. Unless I have some more important things in my budget for which is low chance.

@Cyrax_87: No worries there. I have few imports and trophies work fine.

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Cajun Chicken5367d ago

I have taken advantage of this on PS3 and PSP so many times. Simply brilliant making most games region free on Bluray and UMD, even works with PSN games, for example, I downloaded Ragdoll Kung Fu:Fists of Plastic off the US store when they were giving it for free.

It is my belief the finest thing Sony have done this gen, which will be recognised is the risk of making games and the majority of Bluray region free and I personally think it was a brilliant move. Next gen, I think all systems should have this feature.

Knightrid8085367d ago

I love what Sony has done with region-free games this gen. I imported a game called "Initial D Street Stage" for my psp and its been awsome.

Sitdown5367d ago

1.)Regular dvds and players can be region free 2.)Bluray can be coded just like some dvds.

Game13a13y5367d ago (Edited 5367d ago )

Sony is the most humanitarian company out of the 3.
Free wifi, checked!
Free to play online with your frds, checked!
Free DL game from Qore, checked!
Free items give away on Home, checked!
Free web browser, checked!
Ok to use 3rd parties bluetooth device, checked!
Ok to change your HDD size to whatever you want, checked!
Finding Cure for cancer and other diseases, checked!
Not going to burn down your house while leaving it on, checked!

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Cajun Chicken5367d ago

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IcyJoker1875367d ago

That bluray for ya, good stuff

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Ranking the God of War Games

Kratos has been on a rampage, killing Gods in epic battles since 2005. With each release managing to offer high-octane action, I explore each God of War title and rank every adventure from his journey to Olympus to his Norse tales of fatherhood.

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ClayRules2012547d ago

I won’t rank Ragnarok just yet, although it is honestly leaving me and my wife blown away…won’t go into details right now, not done as I assume others aren’t either, maybe some of you are, idk haha.

But here’s how I rank them

5. God of War 3
4. God of War Ascension.
3. God of War 1.
2. God of War 2.
1. God of War 2018.

MrNinosan547d ago

My same ranking exactly, with Ragnarök at #1.

ClayRules2012547d ago

Wow, that’s pretty interesting that someone has the same ranking as me haha. So, did you beat Ragnarok? I assume so with you placing it at #1

Flawlessmic547d ago

1. God of war 3
2. God of war 2018
3. God of war 2
4. God of war 1

Haven't played the others but about 30 hrs In to ragnarock now so safe to say if it keeps up it will end up being at the top of my list when I'm done.

CrimsonWing69547d ago

I will say the pacing of the original titles and the epic feel to them I feel is way better than the new one’s. Like, I could recognize and appreciate the praise God of War received, but it bores me to tears except for the pivotal moments.

However, that being said I feel Ragnarok is waaaaay better than 2018. I’m only on Ch. 6, but it’s pretty much rocked my face off from the get-go.

I’m really split between this being my GotY or Elden Ring.

robtion547d ago

I think different games in the series had different strengths but all are great. I liked the original as it was an origin story and the mechanics were fresh. The sequel added smoother gameplay. Three was just so far ahead of it's time graphically it wasn't even funny. Plus great gameplay and bosses and insane gore and nice use of sexy time. The reboot was cool but lost a lot of what I liked about the original trilogy (I don't need my games grown up, just fun). Will wait and see with ragnarok as haven't had time to play it yet.

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GameStop Launches Four Pre-Owned Games For $20 Sale

Daily Video Game writes: "GameStop has just kicked off a new pre-owned game sale with a massive list of games that offers four pre-owned ($9.99 or less) games for $20 across multiple gaming platforms, including PS3 and Xbox 360 right now for a limited time!"

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A Look at How Well the Vita Works as a Portable PS3

VGChartz's Adam Cartwright: "As the Vita provides a brilliant portable legacy experience for Sony’s other two home consoles (PS1 and PS2), I decided to focus this article on the next in line – the PlayStation 3. Unlike its predecessors, the PS3 far outpaces Vita in terms of power, on top of being built on an extremely unique architecture which meant porting between the two wasn’t as straightforward as it could have been. Still, thanks to engine compatibility and some brilliant efforts from developers, the two consoles shared numerous pieces of software and, where this wasn’t possible, others sought to provide bespoke experiences instead. Altogether this means that the Vita does a pretty good job at providing a portable PS3 experience."

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FallenAngel19842032d ago

“Sony may have advertised Vita as ‘console quality on the go’, which irritated many buyers due to games with reduced framerates and graphical elements being released“

Why would some people complain about that then but praise the Switch now for doing the same thing?

“The PS3 might not be remembered as Sony’s finest hour in gaming”

I and many others see PS3 as Sony’s best console

Neonridr2032d ago (Edited 2032d ago )

The Switch still offers the same game though. Sure in docked mode the game may have run at a higher resolution or framerate, but the game was still the same in terms of content. Most Vita games were altered from any console equivalents (unless they were smaller indie titles). Look at Call of Duty for example, which made a horrible transition and this was a game that they bundled with the Vita and tried to promote. That's not to say there weren't some great titles on Vita though. Killzone and Uncharted were great and closely mirrored the console games while offering a new story.

Razmiran2031d ago

I remember the early fps hype on the vita was murdered after a few botch jobs (Borderlands, Call of duty, Resistance) which helped put some nails on the "Portable triple A" coffin
Killzone Mercenary was awesome tho

EddieNX 2031d ago

The Switch is doing a much better job of delivering on that premise perhaps?

InKnight7s2031d ago

Because Switch is much larger device + a gen years later device, and despite of that the gap isn't that much.

Bruh2031d ago

The PS3 was the most revolutionary console of its time, Blu Ray, built in WiFi, bluetooth for its accessories, the Cell

It was a multi-media powerhouse

SierraGuy2031d ago

Same ... anyone who disagrees is confused.

@neon...you bring up COD at least that game made it to Vita. We still have yet to see it on Switch I might remind you.

When developers are asked if COD would make it to Switch...they laugh... because it's funny.

Neonridr2030d ago

but look at Doom and Wolfenstein 2 for example. Those games are identical. Sure some sacrifices to resolution or framerate had to be made, but it's still the same game. That was my point. No larger studio games made the transition over to the Vita and remained the same, they were usually stripped down versions much like Wii versions of games compared to the 360/PS3 at the time.

Razmiran2030d ago

That pitiful CoD game on vita was pure trash, you cant even use it as an "At least"

TekoIie2030d ago (Edited 2030d ago )

"Why would some people complain about that then but praise the Switch now for doing the same thing?"

Because the Vita never delivered whereas the Switch delivered day 1. BotW was easily big budget AAA console quality and seeing as it won GOTY it's clear that it succeeded. If we look back at the Vitas initial games from Sony like Uncharted they felt like discount versions of the prior releases in the franchise. BotW stands alongside the top releases in it's franchise. There's a clear difference there.

The Switch is doing the same thing but succeeding. That's why it gets a pass. There were a few gems on the Vita but they were so few and far between that they couldn't be impactful and help the system grow.

TekoIie2030d ago (Edited 2030d ago )

@protagonist

Then refute what I wrote. List all the games that are comparable to a big budget AAA game that would release on the PS3 and how they helped the Vita sell.

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WhyWai882030d ago

I heard comment that the unused port on Vita was originally planned for Vita TV function.
But Sony decided to take it out and release a separated failed Vita TV...

Aww... Vita could have been the Switch, but Sony got greedy and worried Vita will capitalize on PS4 market...