Heading into 2017, Japan was the last territory where new units were still being produced until May 29, 2017, when Sony confirmed the PlayStation 3 was discontinued in Japan. Shipments of new units to Europe and Australia ended in March 2016, followed by North America which ended in October 2016. On September 29, 2015, Sony confirmed that sales of the PlayStation 3 were to be discontinued in New Zealand, but the system remained in production in other markets. Its successor, the PlayStation 4, was released later in November 2013. The system had a slow start in the market but managed to recover, particularly after the introduction of the Slim model. The reception would get more positive over time. A Super Slim variation was then released in late 2012, further refining and redesigning the console.ĭuring its early years, the system received a mixed reception, due to its high price ($599 for a 60-gigabyte model, $499 for a 20 GB model), a complex processor architecture, and lack of quality games but was praised for its Blu-ray capabilities and "untapped potential". It was lighter and thinner than the original version, and featured a redesigned logo and marketing design, as well as a minor start-up change in software. It no longer provided the hardware ability to run PS2 games. In September 2009, the Slim model of the PlayStation 3 was released. The console was the first PlayStation to integrate social gaming services, including the PlayStation Network, as well as the first to be controllable from a handheld console, through its remote connectivity with PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita. It was the first console to use Blu-ray Disc technology as its primary storage medium. The console was first officially announced at E3 2005, and was released at the end of 2006. The PlayStation 3 competed primarily against Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles. It was first released on November 11, 2006, in Japan, November 17, 2006, in North America, and March 23, 2007, in Europe and Australia. The successor to the PlayStation 2, it is part of the PlayStation brand of consoles. The PlayStation 3 ( PS3) is a home video game console developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. PlayStation 2 (20 GB, 60 GB and some (CECHCxx) 60 GB and (CECHExx) 80 GB models).Four distinct multiplayer modes come equipped with the game: Team Favor of the Gods, Match of Champions, Trial of the Gods, and Capture the Flag. Players gain experience and level up there warrior, unlocking magical abilities, armor, weapons, relics, among other treasures available. Each god gives a unique set of abilities to the character. Before each multiplayer battle, players choose to align with one of four gods: Ares, Hades, Zeus, and Poseidon. The game introduces online multiplayer for the first time in the series. Three new relics are also introduced, giving Kratos the ability to manipulate time, create a "shadow" self, and remove illusions created by his guardians. Rage is gained through attacking enemies and when the rage bar reaches its max, Rage is automatically unleashed and lasts until the player stops attacking or takes damage. Like previous games, Rage is featured in this new installment, but with some changes. For example, the Ice of Poseidon allows the player to breath under water. Each discipline provides a unique ability to the character as well as imbue his weapon with the magic. Kratos can now learn up to four magical disciplines, which include the Fires of Ares, Ice of Poseidon, Lightning of Zeus, and Soul of Hades. Kratos is still equipped with the Blades of Chaos, but now is able to pick up a few different weapons through the new weapon mechanic called the World Weapon system. The game uses essentially the same hack-and-slash combat system from the previous games. Subsequently, Kratos is imprisoned and must fight his way out of his bond between him and Ares. When Kratos is tricked by Ares into killing his own family, Kratos abandons Ares, breaking the blood oath between Ares and Kratos. The player follows Kratos, the protagonist of the other games, who is the former servant of the God of War, Ares. God of War: Ascension is the seventh installment of the God of War series and serves as a prequel to the games.
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