First God of War 3 Details Leaked

The first details of SCE Santa Monica's PlayStation 3 beat 'em up God of War 3 have been revealed by way of a preview in Game Informer magazine.

While a multiplayer component has long been rumored, the magazine confirms that the action sequel will stick to its single-player roots.

Additional details:

• The franchise will continue beyond God of War 3, but the trilogy will have some kind of resolution.

• Kratos is four times as detailed in the sequel; 20,000 polygons over God of War 2's 5,000-poly version.

• Players begin the game with many abilities from previous God of War games unlocked.

• New weapons will provide more contrast to the standard Blades of Chaos. The Cestus gauntlets, seen in the first trailer (below), were given as an example.

• Up to 50 enemies on screen--an increase over God of War 2's 12-15 limit.

• Enemies will now coordinate attacks, arrange themselves in formations, and jump on Kratos to weigh him down.

• Titans--the massive god-like creatures from previous games--are now dynamic, "living, breathing characters," rather than background setpieces.

• Since the gods are angry with Kratos, he now draws his magic powers from a supernatural source. Ooh.

• Kratos can now control some monsters, such as the Cyclops, in vehicle-like fashion.

• Future DLC packs are seen as a possibility.