It may not be the most logical or predictable combination, but the Blu-ray edition of Neill Blomkamp’s movie District 9 (due for release December 29th) will include an exclusive PS3 playable demo of God of War III built into the disc.

Peter Dille, SCEA’s Senior VP of Marketing and PlayStation Network, explains the thinking behind this:

‘Blu-ray functionality has long been a differentiator that separates the PS3 from other home entertainment systems [...] through this collaboration with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment we’re able to create a unique experience only available on the PS3 system that blends two of the most popular entertainment options available, watching District 9 and playing God of War III off the same disc.’

Whether gamers will be prepared to fork out a hefty $39.95 (no EU or UK details as of yet, we’re afraid) just to get an early hands-on of Krato’s forthcoming gore-fest remains to be seen, though you can be certain that PS3 owners attracted by films which tackle the issues xenophobia and social segregation within extraterrestrial contexts will definitely be getting their money’s worth.

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