Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces God ofWar(R) Collection, A New Compilation Offering forPlayStation(R)3.

Exclusive God of War(R) and God of War(R) II Blu-ray Disc Compilation Available This HolidaySeason

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA)announced today a new and exclusive PlayStation 3 (PS3(TM)) offering for the critically acclaimedGod of War franchise, God of War Collection. Scheduled for release this holiday season, God of WarCollection will feature reworked versions of both God of War and God of War II on a single Blu-rayDisc(TM) at full 1280 x 720 resolution. Both critically acclaimed games, which were originallydeveloped for PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, have been remastered with anti-aliasedgraphics running at 60 frames per second for a smooth gameplay experience on the PS3 system.Additionally, the Blu-ray Disc compilation will bring PlayStation Network trophy support to thefranchise for the first time (included for both games). God of War Collection offers substantial valueto PS3 users, the compilation of both best-selling games costing just $39.99 MSRP.

Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, Santa Monica Studio, the God ofWar series brings epic mythological battles to life with stunning graphics and an elaborate plot thatputs Kratos, the trilogy's main character, at the center of carnage and destruction as he seeksrevenge against the Gods who have betrayed him. God of War III is scheduled for release exclusivelyon the PS3 system in March 2010.

"We are excited today to announce God of War Collection," said Scott Rohde, vice president,Worldwide Studios America. "Our fans spoke and we listened; thanks to our partnership withBluepoint Games, fans and newcomers to the series can experience the epic God of War and God ofWar II saga in stunning 720p on PS3. This Blu-ray Disc compilation brings Kratos to PS3 even earlierthan expected."

God of War Storyline

Set in the dark world of ancient Greek mythology, players take on the role of Kratos, a Spartanwarrior. Plagued by the nightmares of his past, the ash covered warrior would do anything to be freeof his debt to the Gods and the memories that haunt him. For ten years he has labored for Olympus,now on the verge of losing all hope, the Gods have given him one last task. Destroy Ares, the God ofWar. Armed with the deadly chained Blades of Chaos, Kratos will have to overcome armies ofmythological monsters, legions of undead soldiers, and amazingly dangerous and brutal landscapes.

God of War II Storyline

God of War saw Kratos, a mortal warrior, set upon an epic quest to dethrone a God. But his journeydid not end there. In God of War II, Kratos sits atop his Olympus throne, as the new God of War - farmore ruthless than Ares ever was. To end his continued torment, Kratos must journey to the farreaches of the earth and defeat untold horrors and alter that which no mortal, or god has everchanged. . . his fate. God of War II sets an epic stage for a devastating mythological war to end all

wars.

Acclaim for the God of War Franchise

God of War releases have set the bar for the action-adventure genre and been acknowledged bysome of the videogame industry's key publications, which include PlayStation: The Official Magazine(Editor's Choice Award), Game Informer (Action/Adventure Game of the Year and Handheld Game ofthe Month Award), GamePro (Editor's Choice Award), Electronic Gaming Monthly (Best PS2 Game),IGN.com (Editor's Choice Award and Game of the Year Award), and four nominations in the AnnualInteractive Achievement Awards, including Overall Game of the Year and Console Game of the Year.The franchise has also been awarded with several honors including several E3 Best of Game Awards(given by several online publications), numerous Game of the Year and Best Action Game Awards(given at Spike TV's Video Game Awards, Golden Joystick Awards, PSX Extreme Awards and the 3rdAnnual G-Phoria Awards, and by PAX, GameZone, GameDaily, GameSpot), to name just a few.

About Bluepoint Games, Inc.

Bluepoint Games, Inc. is a highly experienced team of seasoned gaming industry veterans whosework includes six titles that have sold over a million copies each. Bluepoint Games' first title, BlastFactor(TM) (2006), made exclusively for the PlayStation 3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainmentsystem, was one of the first titles available at the launch of the PlayStation Store. Located in Austin,Texas, they continue their mission to produce high quality video games with a lasting appeal that arefun to play.

For more information, email info@bluepointgames.com.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with itsPlayStation and PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the PSP(PlayStation Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation 3 (PS3(TM))computer entertainment system and its online and network services PlayStation Network andPlayStation Store.

Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. marketsthe PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for thePS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 3 and the PSPsystem for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer EntertainmentAmerica Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly ownedsubsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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CONTACT: Scott Goryl, +1-858-824-5792, scott_goryl@playstation.sony.com, or Claudine Ricanor,+1-858-824-4892, claudine_ricanor@playstation.sony.com, both of Sony Computer EntertainmentAmerica Inc.

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