When you’re in the nucleus of any video game website, it can be hard to forget that real people work really hard to bring the titles we love to life. This message from God of War director Cory Barlog’s father posted publicly on Twitter earlier today serves as a reminder that there are actual humans behind every PlayStation 4 release.
“Congratulations, son,” wrote James Barlog. “We are very proud of you and your phenomenal team.” He copied in Cory Barlog and Sony Santa Monica’s Twitter handles, and also included an image of the game’s Metacritic score, which currently sits at a phenomenal 94, making it one of the highest scoring PS4 games of the generation.
Cory responded: “Thank you, pops. Love you. Can’t wait to share with everyone what we have been working on together.” It all brings a tear to the eye really, doesn’t it? Even more so when you consider that God of War is quite literally about the paternal bond between father and son. Oh stop, we’re going to blub.
[source twitter.com]
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Amazing to see! I love Cory, seen all the interviews I could, and I'm glad the game is so praised!
Now please let us all play it 1 week earlier
Slow news day?
@ShogunRok Don't you start, or I'll get you!
Word up son.props to cory.wordddddd up son.and my dad also.
@get2sammyb word up classic ps3 footage.that was of the chain.kratos the executioner.word
I dunno who's cutting onions in here
Very fitting. If this was for me I would cherish it greatly.
That's beautiful. Congratulations Cory and SSM!
@playstation1995 James Barlog replied again saying: "word up son."
@ShogunRok
This is just terrific. As a dad of boys myself I can't wait to see how their relationship plays out in the Game. Really cool that Barlogs dad worked on GOW2 with him, must've been amazing
Very nice, sick bag please.
I think most fans of God of War expected the game to be great. I mean all the mainline games were critically acclaimed:
God of War (PS2): 94
God of War 2: 93
God of War 3: 92
God of War (PS4) 94
I guess the way information is spread now is completely different now. Still it’s great to see Cory Barlog & Team get recognised for this reimagining of God of War.
This might go on to be the best selling PS4 exclusive. The hype is real.
@Fight_Teza_Fight my favorite franchises ever.along with gta and syphon filter.word up son
@Fight_Teza_Fight Weird that GoW2 is a point behind since it's the most beloved game of the franchise for so many
Saw this on my twitter feed yesterday, I think b/c Sammy liked it or retweeted it or something, and it took me a second to realize what I was reading.
Nice to see old people getting in on the twitter action. 😆
@AFCC GoW3 is my favourite.
I guess the original GoW on PS2 was revolutionary at the time & funnily enough that seems to be the case this time around as well.
@Fight_Teza_Fight I always had the idea that the majority liked GOW2 more! I do prefer GoW 3 a little bit more than the others!
@AFCC I loved all the games, but God of War 3 is my favorite too. But many fans prefer God of War 2 overall, so I dunno.
Aww I can tell his dad is so proud, great going for Cory !
That's so sweet! Cory Balrog seems like such a nice and incredibly humble guy as well from all the countless things I've seen and read recently ...I love it! Can't wait to play his new masterpiece!
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