Demon's Souls becomes a PlayStation 3 system Greatest Hits title, now only $29.99

CrystalSword · 09-15-2010, 09:53 AM

STRENGTH IS GRANTED: DEMON'S SOULS, 2009 GAME OF THE YEAR*, BECOMES A PlayStation®3 SYSTEM GREATEST HITS TITLE, AVAILABLE NOW FOR ONLY $29.99

Discover one of the most groundbreaking, talked about multiplayer RPG experiences of all time!

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 -- Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced that the critically-acclaimed multiplayer action RPG Demon's Souls™, 2009's Game of the Year* for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, is now an official Greatest Hits title and available for the low price of $29.99. Praised for its fearless redefinition of a multiplayer experience, heralded for its visceral combat and haunting world design, and beloved by fans for its ruthless difficulty and endless rewards, one of the finest games of its generation now proudly takes its place among the PlayStation 3 system's greatest offerings.

"Very few games reach the esteemed PlayStation 3 system Greatest Hits status," commented Tim Pivnicny, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Atlus. "Those that do are among the very finest the platform has to offer, combining critical success, tremendous popularity, and exceptional quality. Demon's Souls represents some of the biggest risks, loftiest goals, and most daring innovations ever embarked upon by a developer. Its arrival into the exclusive ranks of PlayStation 3 Greatest Hits validates its designers' achievements and helps bring their unique vision to a larger audience. Priced to own at only $29.99, there has never been a better time to find out what everyone's been talking about."

Copies of Demon's Souls with the new Greatest Hits packaging will be arriving in stores shortly; collectors interested in Demon's Souls and its original packaging would be best served by picking up a copy as soon as possible before supplies run out.

Demon's Souls is out now for PlayStation 3 system. For more information, visit the game's official website www.demons-souls.com

*GameSpot.com

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Demon's Souls has been rated "M" for Mature with Blood and Violence by the ESRB.

Hamel · 09-15-2010, 10:24 AM

Congrats Atlus on finally getting a GH realese for one of your games

Zoltor · 09-15-2010, 10:34 AM

Yea congrats ATLUS, and no kidding about very few games reach Greatest hits status on the PS3, I wasn't even aware that Sony was still using the Greatest Hits (ranking?) system with the PS3, that's how rare it is.

I think I saw only one other PS3 game, that was a greatest hits game, so I natually thought they just canceled the practice.

Karkarov · 09-15-2010, 11:43 AM

Hell yes! Demon's Souls gets the credit it deserves and Atlus gets some mainstream recognition with a Greatest Hit's release. Atlus USA, well done! You have deserved to have a greatest hit's release for a long time.

Balfor · 09-15-2010, 11:54 AM

congrats atlus, this has been a long time coming and you guys deserve it!

Phoenix_Apollo · 09-15-2010, 02:11 PM

I'm very happy for Atlus. Publishing this game really was a brilliant decision!

letmeon · 09-15-2010, 03:34 PM

If this results in a ds2 being announced, <3 whoever gave them the award.

Septiego · 09-15-2010, 04:04 PM

Congrats, Atlus. And you, too, FROM -- you've finally gotten the recognition you've deserved for a long, long time.

Alucard7 · 09-15-2010, 04:44 PM

Great news
DS is a Must Have for PS3
CELEBRATE WITH AN TENDENCY EVENT

JubalHHarshaw · 09-15-2010, 06:42 PM

More people playing, more fun for us all. Good timing.

maxpower0965 · 09-16-2010, 09:48 AM

Maybe more people will buy Demon's Souls now that it's a greatest hit game. And maybe they will keep the surver running past April of next year, but who knows.

Thaumogenesis · 09-17-2010, 07:46 AM

Kudos! the only game i bought twice in 18 years of gaming.

Tivor · 09-17-2010, 07:58 AM

Congrats! Congrats!!

I've had my eyes on this game ever since I bought my PS3 last year.... but I still haven't bought it because it has all the markings of being an absolute time black-hole for me. With the price drop and its new GH status, I feel obliged to buy the game now..., but I'm also scared. Can I afford the time?

luke31 · 09-18-2010, 09:47 AM

Im so happy for Atlus and my favorite game! No other game have I ever play this long. Thanks to From software and Atlus for over 1000 hours of fun.

Karkarov · 09-18-2010, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tivor

Congrats! Congrats!!

I've had my eyes on this game ever since I bought my PS3 last year.... but I still haven't bought it because it has all the markings of being an absolute time black-hole for me. With the price drop and its new GH status, I feel obliged to buy the game now..., but I'm also scared. Can I afford the time?

Yes you can afford the time, buy it.

PuPu_XD · 09-18-2010, 03:31 PM

NO WAI!!!

TheUnflinching · 09-19-2010, 02:43 AM

Gratz to Atlus. MW2 herps and derps can now go suck a chocolate banana with a pistol in it.

JERRY-666 · 09-24-2010, 05:41 AM

Great I'll tell a friend.

T2xx · 09-24-2010, 10:03 AM

I really want to get it, but since my game is on my brother's PS3 and transferring the save file without deleting his is impossible, I might not.

PLEASE, UNLOCK THE SAVE FILES.

At least unlock them when the game goes offline!

Come on, From!

I know you can do this!

Resident Evil 5 and Motorstorm unlock theirs, WHY AREN'T YOU DOING THE SAME?

Legendary · 09-24-2010, 01:18 PM

And yet, no sequel?

I've been away a while, last I heard DS had sold only 250K copies in NA. I was appalled it was so low. By far the best game I've ever played. Still has me jumpy as I start new games and venture into places for the "first" time. Grats on going Platinum (GH)

Now...

When's the sequel really coming out??!!

Styrwirld · 10-01-2010, 11:52 AM

This is the reason enough to NOT close the servers.

Demon'sSoulsFTW · 10-10-2010, 11:15 AM

I heard from a friend that there's all small rumor going around that Demon's Souls is coming out for the Xbox 360, is there any grain of truth in this statement?

Nr_eZ · 10-17-2010, 11:42 AM

Crystal Sword? lmao. seeing that picture took me waaaaaaaaaaaaaay back. wow,now THAT was an online game!

BuckleySmash · 10-20-2010, 09:57 AM

I was able to get the game used for 26 bucks. So glad that it's in the greatest hits. (It should be in the category "Greatest Hit" because it is my favorite game of all time.)

Tivor · 11-05-2010, 05:19 PM

Whoa, Demon's Souls (GH cover) with Artbook and Soundtrack CD at $30 on pre-order from Amazon! Shipping November 15!!

Did you guys announce this, or is this a surprise?

In any case, I like it!!

Quig · 12-28-2010, 06:35 PM

Congrats! Now does this mean we can finally get that Demon's Souls theme that has been sitting on your website taunting us? Or the dynamic theme released on the PSN?

Scarecrow · 12-29-2010, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quig

Congrats! Now does this mean we can finally get that Demon's Souls theme that has been sitting on your website taunting us? Or the dynamic theme released on the PSN?

Yes please! This

Uchiha Itachi · 01-25-2011, 02:23 PM

Awesome price, same that in Spain salary's are lower and prices are higher.

3DdotHero · 01-27-2011, 02:09 PM

One of the best games ever made, no doubt.

nate1232 · 02-05-2011, 12:16 PM

I saw this in EB for 20 bucks or so and had to get it! Lovin it so far