Del Ray announces first God of War novel for March 2010
by Jem Alexander 
{ Jul 13th 2009 at 8:50PM }
Sure, Kratos isn't exactly the most eloquent of game characters, but, much like the Greek heroes on which he's based, his exploits will soon be chronicled using the written word. Del Ray has announced more video game novels, this time based on the God of War games. With a film -- whose story is rumored to be uncannily similar to that of the first game -- in the works, it makes sense for Sony to attempt to suck more money out of the franchise with a few books.
Matthew Stover will pen the first 320-page novel, which will be available on March 23, 2010 for $15, according to the pre-order website. That's just in time for the release of the third game. What impeccable timing! We're always happy to be taken deeper into our favorite gaming universes through new media, so we're hoping it's only a matter of time before an Uncharted novel is announced (to be released alongside the movie, of course).
Matthew Stover will pen the first 320-page novel, which will be available on March 23, 2010 for $15, according to the pre-order website. That's just in time for the release of the third game. What impeccable timing! We're always happy to be taken deeper into our favorite gaming universes through new media, so we're hoping it's only a matter of time before an Uncharted novel is announced (to be released alongside the movie, of course).
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
mvp576 @ Jul 13th 2009 9:18PM
I don't wanna read!
I wanna F*%& SHlT UP!
but i love reading.
Hmm ill give it a try, BUT I WANNA USE THE BLADES NOT READ ABOUT EM!
kacex @ Jul 13th 2009 11:38PM
pdf coming soon!! :D
Khaled @ Jul 13th 2009 9:28PM
I never read... But I might give this a try.
bravo9zero @ Jul 13th 2009 9:31PM
Cough Pre-order bonus Cough
Well I hope so :)
j.howlett @ Jul 13th 2009 9:41PM
in grade school i ordered a couple game novelizations that i thought were pretty good. ninja gaiden was one, based off the nes version. i might read a God of War book. i used read through parts of the halo books when hanging around the bookstore with roommates.
ximena79 @ Jul 13th 2009 10:20PM
cant wait for the god of war 3 game..... wait this is the novel..... errrrrr uhh cant wait i guess(not really)
Angel Mass @ Jul 13th 2009 11:15PM
I cant wait for the Audio-Book!
sean @ Jul 13th 2009 11:19PM
shoulda done some research on the guy about the past books he written and if they were any good. now i gotta do it thanks lol.
Andrew Timson @ Jul 13th 2009 11:24PM
His previous books are some of my favorite. There's a reason why I generally refer to him as "Matt Fucking Stover". ;)
sean @ Jul 13th 2009 11:25PM
seems he wrote some star wars books and mostly all fantasy and science fiction. all i can find really. and one of his books on amazon has pretty good reviews. 4 1/2/5. maybe the book will be good then
Nathanical @ Jul 14th 2009 7:37AM
He wrote the novelisation of Revenge of the Sith which was actually really good. It was 1000000 times better than the movie. I for one am pleased with the choice, Matthew Stover is a good author and should do it justice
rjmartinelli @ Jul 15th 2009 8:37PM
Sean, pick up Heroes Die and any fears or doubts you have about the quality of this book will be immediately erased. It is hands down one of my favorite books of all time.
I don't play the God of War games. I am buying this book because Matt's name is on it.
That's really all there is to it.
TM @ Jul 14th 2009 1:23PM
I'm playing through God of War 1 for the first time. Interesting story for a book for sure....