Bitmob sat down, screengrabber at the ready and found out, posting a ton of shots directly comparing the two versions. As you can see, the PS2 version looks a little, I don’t know, warmer, but the texture clarity on the PS3 remakes is certainly an improvement.

For reference in the shot below, the top pic is the PS2 version running on a PS3, while the bottom pic is the PS3 version running on the… PS3.

Graphics Comparison (part two): God of War 2 vs. God of War Collection [Bitmob]

Thanks, Morgonzo Dos!

The God of War Collection, which hits North American retail in November, promises high definition resolution at 60 frames per second. Each copy includes a voucher to redeem the God of War III demo. The compilation is $US36.99.

Here is the trailer announcing the Collection disc.

Is it convincing enough? Lower resolution though it may be, the God of War Collection debut trailer has pretty much everything you’d need to ensure a purchase of the PlayStation 3 game. Namely, two God of War games for a paltry $US40. Since I might have skipped God of War II, it’s an ideal purchase for yours truly.

But you? Judge the following trailer to see if this is what you’re looking for.

First Look at the God of War Collection Trailer! [PlayStation.blog]

It’s a custom Mighty Muggs figure by Likhang Pinoy Customs, and goes well beyond what you’d expect from such an endeavour, with an assortment of hand-crafted weapons and even some adorable little blood splattered all over his adorable, fat little body.

Likhang Pinoy Customs knocks it out of this world with their custom Kratos Mighty Mugg [Tomopop]

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have confirmed with VG247 that that “it will not be possible to release the games this calendar year” in the Old World. So it’s January 2010 at the earliest for them.

Got a favourite overseas importer saved in your bookmarks?

Kotaku AU Note: This statement follows on from word from Sony Australia yesterday that were “looking into” bringing the God of War Collection here.

No God of War remakes for Europe in 2009 [VG247]

God of War Collection will feature both Playstation 3 games running at 1280 by 720 resolution and 60 frames per second. The collection, which will cost $US40, will also include trophy support for the games.

“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 with Bluepoint Games, fans and newcomers to the series can experience the epic God of War and God of War II saga in stunning 720p on PS3. This Blu-ray Disc compilation brings Kratos to PS3 even earlier than expected.”

The collection comes just months before God of War III is scheduled to hit stores on March 2010 for the Playstation 3.

The idea of a Blu-ray collection of the two PS2 games, which sell used for about $US35 total at Gamestop, first came to light in April when a survey leaked about the notion.

Then this March the first of two God of War Novels arrive from Del Rey.

Sounds like someone went a little marketing crazy. Here’s the break down of the books, the comics and, yes, that fancy set of knives.

God of War Comic Book Series (October 2009): Published by DC/Wildstorm Comics, the series will be written by Marv Wolfman (The New Teen Titans, Crisis on Infinite Earths). The six-issue series will be released on a monthly schedule, leading into the March 2010 release of God of War III for the Playstation 3.

United Cutlery’s Blades of Chaos (October 2009): United Cutlery , manufacturer of licensed edged and adult collectibles for the entertainment industry since 1981, will create a scaled replica of Kratos Blades of Chaos. The weapon will be a total of 20-13/16 inches long and have a 12 7/16-inch blade constructed from solid-cast zinc aluminium with a custom-etched mold texture, and unique fantasy grindings that mirror the piece used in the game. The handle grip is injection-molded and surrounded by an intricate, detailed cast-metal guard and pommel. The Blades of Chaos replica includes a custom display stand with the God of War logo.

Del Rey Books’ God of War Novels (March 2010): Del Rey will publish two novels based on the God of War series. The first novel, God of War, will be written by author Matthew Stover. In the novel God of War, Kratos, the game’s protagonist, is a great warrior who seeks revenge on the God of War Ares for the deaths of his wife and child. On his journey to Olympus, Kratos must battle great monsters of legend—and fight his own inner demons. Kratos’ quest will take him through a world of Greek mythology transformed, in which the familiar legends take on a terrifying new life—from the Aegean, where Kratos will grapple with the Great Hydra, to the depths of Hades, where Kratos will face death itself, to the heights of Mount Olympus.