A few months ago a survey concerning special features and possible Collector’s Edition items for God of War 3 was sent out to various gamers. Among survey questions concerning things like audio commentary and statues one thing that caught the attention of many was a question asking if gamers would be interested in playing God of War 1 and God of War 2 on a Blu-ray disk. Of course this news blew up certain internet forums and God of War fans like me went absolutely bonkers at this possibility. But still there was some uncertainty if such a thing would ever become reality. Well the goodness is indeed happening as today Sony announced the God of War Collection for the PlayStation 3.
This holiday season we’ll be able to play both God of War games on a single Blu-ray disk in glorious 720p HD. Both games have gotten a bit of a rework in the visuals department so we should expect the games to look even better than they did on the PS2. Besides the games being in HD the other big news is that both titles will also have Trophy support. So if you beaten both God of War games 10 times already then at least you have something to look forward to especially if you’re a Trophy whore as I’m sure the game will have some unique Trophies to get.
Perhaps the best thing about the God of War Collection is that it will retail for only $39.99. If I may say so that price is a steal considering you’re getting two of the best action games ever released on the PS2 in HD with the added bonus of Trophy support. The God of War Collection will be released this holiday season, just before we get our hands on God of War 3.
Now all Sony needs to do is release Ico and Shadow of the Colossus in HD before the Last Guardian is released and I’m a happy boy.
[Via PlayStation Blog]
Awesome. I don't own either and I've only played and beaten #1. I'll get on this for sure at 40$ price point.
I wonder if the Hades level at the end of God of War 1 will be tuned out a bit. Everyone, including the devs, hated how that level turned out and I personally hated trying to walk on spinning meat sticks that had blades on them.
I dunno if they'll do anything beyond re-skin the thing, but it would be cool if they did indeed go back and add some fixes to things along the way.
I thought they would had added it to some special GOW 3 collection.
Same I was expecting a 3 game release. You know they will do a collector edition GOW3, so maybe that will include this to.
It is great that this game is geting a HD resell. I would also be a happy boy if they ever released a ICO and Shadow of the Colossus on Blu-Ray.
YAY now i can finally get into this series....but now sony has to do me a favor and bring mgs collection on blu ray...they do this and they become the mgs fanyboys god
That's pretty awesome, I don't own any of the GoW series currently, so it might be worth it to get the first two before the new one comes out just so I can say I own them all. =D
This indeed is great news. I played GoW 1 but sort of gave up mid way through the game. It never really interested me. However the one on PSP was a lot of fun and I want to get the 3rd one for the PS3. So i may as well just pick this collection up to have the whole set.
Getting it for the trophies, sad 
Getting GoW I if it's sold separately in Blu-ray format. For anyone who doesn't own a God of War game, get this!! And break your butt passing it in Titan (GoW II) and God (GoW I)!
this is a really good idea im getting this
Wow freakin awesome! I only played the PSP GoW. So at $40 for both games plus they are giving it a little facelift = I'm sold.
I wonder what/if they are gonna do for the GoW3 special edition?
And I'd be all about if the re-released ICO and SoTC in this fashion!!!!
This is awesome,best news in a while.Will be getting this,HD graphics and Trophy support FTFW!
im sold
Getting it for the trophies, sad
SOLD.
That's awesome news :).