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"God of War: Ascension will offer multiplayer, it has been revealed. A first for the hack-and-slash adventure series, multiplayer will offer the same combat system and scope in large-scale battles as seen in the campaign. A variety of modes will be available for up to eight players at once, as well as a suite of customisation options, including new armour and weapon types. Photo gallery - God of War: Ascension:  Players will also be able to align themselves with one of four Gods - Zeus, Ares, Poseidon or Hades - for new customisation options. Meanwhile, the campaign offers a revamped combat system, &amp;quot;epic&amp;quot; cinematic storytelling and more blockbuster moments. &amp;quot;The bar is set quite high for this franchise as each God of War title succeeds in being better than the last,&amp;quot; said game director Todd Papy. &amp;quot;But, unlike previous releases, we&amp;#039;re providing a deeper look into Kratos&amp;#039;s tormented past and psyche that fans have not seen before. &amp;quot;Combined with refined gameplay, jaw-dropping visuals, and a fresh twist on competitive gaming with our new online multiplayer mode, I guarantee that God of War: Ascension will give fans what they have been eagerly waiting for, and much more.&amp;quot; Announced last week, the title sees Kratos break free from Ares&amp;#039;s bond and begin his path to avenge his family. God of War: Ascension will be available exclusively on PlayStation 3 later this year.  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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