God of War: Ghost of Sparta returns

God of War: Ghost of Sparta returns to PSP™ (PlayStationPortable)

Kratos, the ruthless Spartan warrior, returns to PSP ™ in an epic rampage that will reveal all about his ascension to God of War

Auckland, 3rd November 2010: Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand (SCENZ) is pleased to announce the arrival of the epic new edition from the multi-million selling God of War® franchise - God of War®: Ghost of Sparta on PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable). Developed by Ready at Dawn Studios, the final title in the series arriving in stores this November, sees Spartan warrior Kratos set out on a journey which will reveal all about his tragic past - and his meteoric ascension to God of War. It’s brutal, it’s chaotic, and it’s back! Ghost of Sparta features everything you love about God of War - delivering the unrelenting action, epic storyline and graphics on a portable platform for you to play on the move, anytime and anywhere.

Experience a world of torture, violence and mythical villains. Beginning where the original God of War® concluded, anti-hero Kratos, haunted by visions of his mortal past, heads to Atlantis on a quest of discovery and revenge – on a journey that will reveal the dark and depraved secrets of his past life. As Kratos take up the deadly Blades of Athena as you battle against the might of ancient Greece and the likes of King Midas, the Griffin and the fearsome sea monster Scylla. Unleash total chaos with one of the awesome new weapons at your disposal, including Chain Lightning and Hail Storm, and perfect your skills with a range of agile new combat moves ready for the fights that are sure to be ahead.

“We are excited to have Kratos back on PSP in God of War: Ghost of Sparta” said Toby Morrish, European Marketing Manager, Content at SCEE “This stunning title is an exemplary display of PSP’s capabilities in delivering great graphics, an in-depth storyline and immersive action. The God of war franchise continues to be incredibly successful and now fans can go on the road and experience the power of the gods wherever they are”.

Kratos’s escapades in the God of War franchise on PlayStation®2, PlayStation®3 (PS3™) and PSP have more than 5 million copies in PAL to date. Ghost of Sparta the latest addition to the series will stun fans with its impressive depth and scale, delivering more than nine hours of intense gameplay. Ready at Dawn studios perfectly combine gruesomely realistic graphics, with fluid, life-like characters, a robust weapon system, new powers and increased navigational ability to bring this epic adventure to life – wherever you are.

Don’t miss your chance to take the battle to the gods one more time. God of War: Ghost of Sparta for PSP is out from November 4th in New Zealand on Universal Media Disc* or as a download from PlayStation®Store. Find out more at www.playstation.co.nz

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