God of War Ascension Details: Editions + Beta + Release Dates

[LeeMcD-]

There is going to be 3 versions of the game released. Standard Edition, Special Edition, Collector's Edition.

Standard is quite simply the game. Nothing more, nothing less. Just for your average gamer

Special includes a digital version of the game's soundtrack, PS3 dynamic theme, avatar pack, double XP for a limited time in multiplayer, all packaged in a steelbook game case.

Collectors includes an 8" figurine of Kratos, a digital version of the game's soundtrack, PS3 dynamic theme, avatar pack, double XP for a limited time in multiplayer, a complete DLC pass to get future downloads at no extra cost, all packaged in a steelbook game case.

Release dates:

UK & Ireland: 15th March 2013

Australia & New Zealand: 14th March 2013

Rest of Europe/PAL: 13th March 2013

No date confirmed for North America yet but it should be something similar to the ones listed above.

Beta:

If you're at PAX today then stop by the God of War: Ascension panel in person to get access to the MP beta of the game. The panel will be available from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Unicorn Theater

The Sony Santa Monica team will also discuss the secrets and creation process behind not just Ascension, but the entire God of War franchise as well as a new trailer. Game Director Todd Papy, Lead Designer Mark Simon, Principal Character Artist Patrick Murphy and award-winning writer behind the series, Marianne Krawczyk will be on hand.

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[Elliot]

Special includes ... double XP for a limited time in multiplayer

NO

Bad Sony. Bad. Stop giving people who pay more a competitive advantage. (And if it doesn't give people a competitive advantage and the XP ladder doesn't affect gameplay at all, then why do you need double it then?)

This edition is balls, the only physical reward is a statue and I can almost guarantee that edition is going to be hideously overpriced. It is not a collector's edition if you do not put things in the box. Digital things are not fucking collectible.

[Jarred_450]

I like steel book cases. :me gusta:

except the AC3 one i got for pre ordering. since its the size as a dvd case not a blue ray case :no me gusta:

[Elliot]

I like steel book cases. :me gusta:

except the AC3 one i got for pre ordering. since its the size as a dvd case not a blue ray case :no me gusta:

Fucking ME3 did that too. I wanted to punch a Bioware in the face.