AWARD-WINNING FRANCHISE RISES ONCE AGAIN WITH
GOD OF WAR: ASCENSION^TM, EXCLUSIVELY FOR PLAYSTATION^®3

Prequel To The Multi-Million Unit Selling Series Details Kratos' Emotional Story of Redemption, While Redefining The Competitive Multiplayer Experience

London, 30^th April 2012 - Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced plans to release God of War: Ascension^TM, the newest instalment of the multi-million unit selling God of War® franchise, exclusively for PlayStation^®3 (PS3^TM).  Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios' (SCE WWS) Santa Monica Studio, God of War: Ascension^TM is a prequel that will show Kratos' emotional path of redemption whilst detailing the rise of his rage to break free from Ares' bond.  Epic cinematic storytelling, visceral battles, and blockbuster moments will all be present, along with various enhancements, including a revamped combat system and a brand new online multiplayer mode that combines the brutal gameplay and large-scale battels that God of War is known for to create a competitive experience like never before.