With God of War: Ghost of Sparta on PSP available to buy in shops and on PlayStation Store, take a look back at Kratos’ vengeance fuelled journey on PlayStation.

In the beginning

Set halfway through Kratos’ ten years of service to the gods, God of War: Chains of Olympus on PSP sees the mighty Spartan seek absolution from the sins of his past after being deceived into murdering his wife and child by Ares. Now, a champion to the gods, he must embark on brutal crusades that have become the stories of legend in the ancient world.

However, when the world is plunged into eternal darkness and the gods are rendered powerless after the sun god, Helios, disappears, Kratos is tasked with retrieving him in a bid to break Morpheus’ stranglehold over the other gods and Earth itself. Along the way he journeys to lands no mortal has ever walked upon and, before he reaches the end of his task, he must choose between personal redemption and saving the world from obliteration.

In Chains of Olympus Kratos will have to face all manner of foes including the Persian King, a hulking foe leading his army of warriors into battle against the city of Attica; Charon, the ferryman of the underworld and the Basilisk, a gargantuan lizard-like monster summoned by the Persians to conquer Greece.

Start at the beginning on PSP with God of War: Chains of Olympus.

At war with the God of War

Opening on the highest cliff top in Greece, God of War originally released on PlayStation 2 is told through a series of flashbacks. It’s here in God of War that we discover the origins of Kratos’ unstoppable arsenal, the Blades of Chaos; mighty weapons forged in the pits of Hades and handed to him by Ares in a bid to carry out his orders of destruction.

The story begins in Athens where Kratos battles the three-headed monster, Hydra, before embarking on a bloody mission for Athena who wants him to stop Ares and save her city from defeat. In order to do this Kratos must set out on a journey to track down Pandora’s Box, which grants any mortal who possesses it, the power to defeat a god. Unfortunately, the box has been locked deep within Pandora’s Temple located on the back of the Titan, Cronos, who has been cursed by Zeus to wander the Desert of Lost Souls for all eternity.

As he battle minions and faces some of the most enormous bosses ever conjured on PlayStation, Kratos uncovers mysteries surrounding his true origins and eventually comes face to face with Ares in a bloody battle to the death before being crowned the new God of War by Athena.

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Blood brothers

God of War: Ghost of Sparta on PSP takes place after the events of the blockbuster God of War on PlayStation 2. Kratos has taken his place amongst the Olympians as the God of War. Ares has been crushed, Olympus beckons but Kratos finds himself still haunted by the visions of his mortal past. However, as images of his brother Deimos and mother Callisto flash vividly before his eyes, Kratos feels that these are more than just visions. After all, with the gods, nothing is ever as it seems.

Setting out on a journey to the city of Atlantis in search of the Temple of Poseidon, Kratos encounters the monstrous sea creature Scylla. Having battles the beast, he eventually reaches his mother, lying on a bed, weakened and close to death. It is here at this moment in time that Kratos finally discovers his father’s true identity and begins his bloody quest to find his long-lost brother, Deimos.

Uncover the true story behind Kratos’ tragic past and his meteoric rise to a seat on Mount Olympus in God of War: Ghost of Sparta on PSP

Defy the Gods and alter the past

In God of War Kratos was but a mortal warrior who set out on a quest to dethrone Ares. Succeeding, he was handed the mantle of God of War by Athena, but his journey didn’t end there. In God of War II released on PlayStation 2, Kratos sits atop his throne on Olympus, raging battles with far more brutality than that of his predecessor. Opening on a huge scale battle in Rhodes in which he battles the Colossus of Rhodes, Kratos is stripped of his powers by Zeus because he fears he may suffer the very same fate as Ares.

Slain and cast down to an eternity of torment in Hades Kratos is rescued by Gaia, the mother of the Titans, who offers him a deal. Help the Titans destroy the gods by locating the Sisters of Fate on the Island of Creation to alter his past and crush Zeus. As Kratos embarks on this perilous journey through mythical lands he will come face to face with ancient legends including the magical horse, Pegasus, the Titan Typhon and Prometheus and Atlas, a Titan he’ll meet for the second time after his brief appearance in God of War: Chains of Olympus on PSP.

At the end of his journey he will not only alter the course of history and strike fear into the hearts of gods, but also bring forth the Titans from the Great War – where they suffered an agonising defeat – through the power of the Loom of Fate, a device which allows him to travel back in time. And when this tale comes to an end at the base of Mount Olympus another shall begin…

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The beginning of the end

God of War III on PlayStation 3 sees the Spartan warrior, Kratos, embark on the final chapter of his journey to wreak vengeance on Mount Olympus – the legendary home of the Greek gods.

With a little help from Gaia, the mother of the Titans, Kratos lays siege to Zeus’ temple and destroys everything in his path. Together with an impressive army of imposing Titans, his goal is simple – scale the vast mountain, battle Zeus’ army of the undead and crush the gods once and for all.

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Prepare for action this weekend on Mount Olympus, a huge battlefield and the football pitch.

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“The name’s Bond…”

Take on the role of Britain’s slickest secret agent in an action-packed story from the writer of GoldenEye and Tomorrow Never Dies.

Use brutal fighting skills and advanced driving techniques to take down enemies in exotic locations in 007 Blood Stone on PlayStation 3.

Bare-knuckle brawling

Fancy your chances against some of the toughest fighters around? If so, get your hands on The Fight, available now on PlayStation 3. Intense, gritty and brutal, this game will put you through your paces.

Playable in amazing stereoscopic 3D, use your PlayStation Move motion controller to throw mean punches and dodge your opponents’ handy work, then take the fight online against opponents on PlayStation Network.

Return to Mount Olympus

Are you ready to learn the truth behind the troubled life of Kratos? Embark on a deadly mission as the tormented Spartan Warrior to discover more about his cursed past with new weapons and combat moves in God of War: Ghost of Sparta on PSP.

If you can’t get enough of Kratos, pick up God of War: Ghost of Sparta from PlayStation Store. To celebrate its launch for the first week only, you can download the title and receive a Kratos PlayStation Network avatar, the original Ghost of Sparta soundtrack and much more.

Head to blog.eu.playstation.com to find out what else is available in the week one bundle.

Collection of chaos

While Kratos is on your mind, why not download the HD versions of God of War and God of War II from PlayStation Store? The first two titles in the epic saga, both originally launched on PlayStation 2, are now available to purchase together or separately for PlayStation 3.

Head over to PlayStation Store to complete your God of War collection.

Unleash some rage

The Dragon Ball series welcomes a new addition this weekend as Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 arrives on PS3.

Discover the moves and transformations of over 90 playable characters and experience a story that unfolds during battle.

Enjoy a film festival in your living room

Fancy a different kind of entertainment this weekend? MUBI, the new streaming film service on PlayStation 3, is packed with loads of international and independent films for you to discover.

There are three titles that you can watch completely free to introduce you to this great new service, namely The Housemaid, Dry Summer and Alice in Wonderland.

Download MUBI now from PlayStation Store, then share your opinions with film fans on Facebook and recommend titles to your PlayStation Network friends.

Dream team

Start picking your players this weekend, as FIFA 11 Ultimate Team is available to download for free from PlayStation Store. Build your ultimate fantasy football squad on PS3 by purchasing packs of cards and entering online and offline tournaments.

Head over to PlayStation Store to check it out.

Enter the castle

Put on your armour and prepare for battle as Castle Crashers arrives for PS3 on PlayStation Store. The game follows four colourful knights as they head out to rescue their princesses who have been kidnapped. Use weapons and magic to defeat your foes and play with friends via PlayStation Network.

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Rock Band 3 demo

Need to brush up on your music skills? Check out the Rock Band 3 demo for PS3 available from PlayStation Store. Take to the stage and play guitar, drums and even the keyboard before you move on to real instruments.

Make time to check out the demo over the weekend.

Gather your troops

This weekend you can download the new MAG Escalation pack, which pits the forces of Raven, S.V.E.R. and Valor against each other at the same time. Up to 96 players can get involved online as each group tries to earn as many points as possible.

Head over to PlayStation Store and fight for your faction.

Dig for victory

Take on the role of the bad guy this weekend as the God of Destruction in No Heroes Allowed on PSP. Destroy your heroic enemies over 33 stages and team up with a friend to punish them together.

Take on the heroes now at PlayStation Store in this riotous dungeon game.

Kratos Yourself

Fancy showing your respect for the mighty Kratos? You can now turn yourself into a fellow Spartan warrior with the Kratos Yourself application. Upload a picture of your face and transform yourself into a brutal legend.

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Fancy a spin?

You’re in pole position to check out Split/Second Velocity on PSP this weekend as the demo for the game speeds into PlayStation Store. Experience epic action sequences and explosive car chases on the move.

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Dead Rising 2

Nothing says Halloween like thousands of shambling, groaning zombies, and no game does zombies like Dead Rising 2.

A perfectly gruesome action adventure to get your hands on this October, Dead Rising 2 features swarms of the undead who can’t wait to get their teeth into you. Take on the role of Chuck Greene and battle your way through Fortune City in a bid to find a cure for your infected daughter.

Use an arsenal of humorous weapons, from lawn mowers to fire extinguishers, to pummel your zombie foes before time runs out and you lose everything…

Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition

If you don’t fancy going it alone on 31 October, Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition allows two players to jump into the ghastly action together as agents Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar. Set in Kijuju, Africa, you search for a biological arms dealer soon turns into a fight for survival as you discover that the inhabitants of Kijuju have mutated into gruesome, aggressive beings.

Investigate the secrets of Kijuju and battle hideous creatures using the PlayStation Move motion controller. If you’re brave enough to play alone, you will be ably assisted on your mission by a computer-controlled character.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

Take a step back in time to 1022; the world is in darkness, isolated from the heavens and populated by evil. Play as Gabriel Belmont, a member of the Brotherhood of Light, a group of holy knights who protect and defend the innocent against the horrific creatures that terrorise the land.

After the murder of your wife, you must take down the souls of the dead who roam amongst the living.

BioShock 2

If you’re after a truly hair-raising experience this Halloween, enter the eerie world of Rapture in BioShock 2. Creatures known as Splicers prowl the ruined metropolis to the piercing shrieks and screams of other unfortunate souls as you explore this chilling, underwater terrain.

Try to seek out the Little Sister you once protected, but beware, as Little Sisters roam the destroyed town accompanied by their Big Daddy protectors. Keep an eye out for other chilling threats that lurk in this creepy world, too. You have been warned…

Demon’s Souls

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Silent Hill: Shattered Memories

If you’re on the move this Halloween, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories on PSP could be the game to keep you in spine-chilling spirits. Play as Harry Mason, an ordinary man whose daughter has gone missing in one of the most terrifying and mysterious towns in America: Silent Hill.

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Singularity

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God of War III

If epic battles and Greek mythology take your fancy, God of War III will satisfy your needs. Take on the role of the mighty Spartan warrior Kratos and begin your action-packed journey to Mount Olympus.

Fearlessly fight your way to the top of the vast mountain while taking on the undead armies of Zeus, the deadly Minotaur and grotesque Cyclops. Wield a range of exciting new weapons, fight your way to face Zeus himself and unleash some serious vengeance.

Dante’s Inferno

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Take a look at some of the devastating weaponry and beasts Kratos will be able to wield and take control of in the spectacular God of War III.

God of War III on PlayStation 3 sees Kratos make his final assault on the gods and Mount Olympus. With chaos comes a whole new set of weapons along with a classic arsenal including the mighty Blades of Chaos now famous as Kratos’ weapon of choice in his war on Zeus. Take a look at just some of the tools of destruction that Kratos battles with in God of War III.

Blades of Athena/Blades of Exile

These blades are Kratos’ primary weapons, both of which are curved blades attached to chains seared to his forearms, granting Kratos the ability to swing them at a great distance. Not only do they allow the Spartan to perform devastating combo attacks, they can also be used to assist him in scaling walls and ceilings throughout God of War’s huge environments. In God of War III, the Blades of Athena are replaced by the Blades of Exile when Kratos receives them as a gift from the ghost of Athena.

Apollo’s Bow

This long-ranged weapon is ideal for keeping enemies at bay in God of War III. With the ability to launch flaming arrows, Kratos can torch large clusters of enemies such as Undead Legionnaires with just one single arrow from Apollo’s Bow. It’s also the perfect weapon for getting the attention of the Harpies in God of War III, which he can grab hold of to reach new areas in the game. It is one of the first weapons Kratos will discover in the Underworld when he meets the damned Apollo.

Hades’ Chains

In God of War III, Kratos will acquire the chains of Hades, god of the Underworld. Functioning like the Blades of Exile, Kratos has at his disposal a number of lethal attacks, as well as the ability to summon the souls of the dead in his fight for vengeance.

The Golden Fleece

Acquired in God of War II on PlayStation 2 after defeating the Mole Cerberus, the Golden Fleece is Kratos’ essential defensive weapon, allowing him to block enemy attacks and follow through with powerful counters.

Cestus

Similar in style to the Gauntlet of Zeus found in God of War: Chains of Olympus on PSP, the Cestus is comprised of two lion head shaped steel fists, each of which are attached to chains which, like the Blades of Exile, can be extended for ranged attacks. Arguably one of the most devastating weapon sets in God of War III, the Cestus are capable of inflicting massive amounts of damage on hordes of enemies.

Control the beasts of Olympus

One of the most powerful new attacks in God of War III is Kratos’ ability to beat some of the mighty monsters of Olympus into submission before leaping on their backs and controlling them using the Blades of Exile. Once in control, Kratos can then use a combination of light and heavy attacks on other enemies, crushing them in an instant. Beast riding isn’t just limited to combat; Kratos will also have to solve certain puzzles using them too, before ultimately casting them aside and moving on to the next epic battle.

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Unleash your vengeance in this action-packed demo for God of War III on PlayStation Store.

With God of War III arriving in stores in March 2010, the wait is almost finally over as the epic trilogy of Kratos’ fury draws to a bloody close. Now you can experience the awesome rage of the mighty Spartan with an exclusive God of War III demo – download it from PlayStation Store today to battles gods, monsters and Zeus’ minions. Remember, the only way to survive is through chaos, because in the end that is all there can be.

Setting the scene, God of War style

The demo is but a small section of God of War III and showcases the true size and scale of Santa Monica Studio’s latest entry in the smash hit series. The demo pitches you headlong onto battle on the cliffs of Mount Olympus as a giant fire Titan scales the mountain in the background and Helios, the Sun god, rides his chariot overhead trying to fend off its advances on Zeus’ temple.

Control your vengeance

PlayStation fans familiar with God of War and God of War II on PlayStation 2 will easily slip back into Kratos’ skin thanks to the intuitive control system. Light attacks can be performed with the Square button, while heavy attacks are dealt using the Triangle button. You can grab enemies too by pressing the Circle button, and once in your grasp you can either finish them off or use them as a battering ram – just one of the many new abilities in God of War III – by tapping the Square button.

Beast rider

Alongside the wealth of new moves in Kratos’ latest adventure you can now beat giant monsters into submission before leaping atop and riding them, using their hulking weaponry and physique as the ultimate tools of destruction. In the demo, you get the chance to take control of just one of these mythical monstrosities, the Cyclops, as you battle hordes of enemies to get to Helios and finish him off in typical, God of War fashion.

Tools of destruction

Alongside the now legendary Blades of Chaos, you’ll get a taste of some of the new weaponry you will be able to wield in God of War III including Apollo’s Bow, which lets you shoot flaming arrows at your enemies. Fire one at a group and they will catch alight allowing you to move in for a quick kill or follow through with another arrow attack. The second, and arguably most powerful weapons in the demo, are the Cestus, fist gauntlets shaped like lion heads that are controlled in much the same way as the Blades of Chaos, but inflict a lot more damage.

Wings of a warrior

In the final segment of the demo you experience an entirely new aspect of God of War as Kratos uses his Icarus Wings to soar through a vast shaft, dodging debris such as flaming rocks and huge beams of wood before finally shooting out of it, unleashing his Blades of Chaos and coming face to face with the giant fire Titan from the outset of the demo.

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