News God of War PS5 Patch Posts Staggering Results in Comparison Test
Razor sharp, rock solid
News God of War Ragnarok Will Release 'When It's Done' on PS5
"It's what's best for everyone"
Hands On God of War PS5 Update Makes for a Truly Godlike Experience
Improving a masterpiece
God of War - News
March2021
News Cory Barlog Admits He Had 'No Idea' What He Was Doing When Directing God of War 2
Still one of the greatest ever games
In news that’s sure to make you feel old, God of War II is celebrating its 14th anniversary this weekend. The game – which launched on the PlayStation 2 after the release of the PS3 – is widely regarded as a classic, with its larger-than-life set-pieces and overall mastery of Sony’s hardware. It also saw...
February2021
News God of War Ragnarok Will Release 'When It's Done' on PS5
"It's what's best for everyone"
Despite attaching a big fat ‘2021’ to the end of God of War Ragnarok’s teaser trailer, we don’t think anyone in the industry realistically expects it to release this year. However, there’s always a contingent of outspoken fans who whip themselves into a frenzy ahead of gaming events like State of Play,...
News Horizon Forbidden West Looking Good for 2021 Launch, No Word on God of War Ragnarok
Where is Kratos?
Sony is "feeling pretty good" about the possibility of Horizon Forbidden West launching this year alongside first-party exclusives Returnal and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. The quote comes as part of a new, bumper interview with boss Jim Ryan, where the main man is asked about the release roadmap for 2021 among many other...
Hands On God of War PS5 Update Makes for a Truly Godlike Experience
Improving a masterpiece
2018's God of War is excellent on PlayStation 4, and will always be remembered as one of the console's most important exclusives. But the game's latest update makes it feel like Kratos' axe-hurling adventure was always meant to be played on PlayStation 5. Offering an absolutely rock solid 60 frames-per-second at 4K...
News God of War PS5 Patch Posts Staggering Results in Comparison Test
Razor sharp, rock solid
God of War has been patched to take full advantage of the PlayStation 5, and the results are phenomenal. For those who need a recap, the game ran at a sturdy 30 frames-per-second in 1080p on a standard PlayStation 4, but the PS4 Pro offered two options: Resolution or Framerate. In the Resolution mode, the game utilised...
News God of War PS5 4K 60FPS Patch Out Now
Oh boy
Update: God of War's PS5 support patch is available to download now. Get it installed on your current-gen system and you'll be able to play 2018's excellent action game at 60 frames-per-second in 4K. For the sake of clarity, this is still just the PS4 version of God of War. But much like what happened with Ghost of Tsushima, play the game on...
January2021
News David Jaffe Has 'Zero Knowledge' on Cross-Gen God of War: Ragnarok
Series creator clarifies comments
Ah, the eternal question: will Sony release God of War: Ragnarok on the PlayStation 4 as well as the PlayStation 5? Our opinion: buckle yourselves in for a cross-gen sequel, folks – but until Sony officially clarifies, it’s all just speculation. That’s what series creator David Jaffe was also doing on a...
December2020
News Kratos Is Coming to Fortnite Season 5
Battle axe royale
Well, here's a crossover we weren't expecting. Kratos, star of the God of War franchise and one of PlayStation's best known characters, will be coming to Fortnite as part of Season 5. The news emerged when the above image was leaked online, showing off the Kratos skin in all its glory. As you can see, the Ghost of Sparta's...
November2020
News PlayStation Boss Can't Comment on God of War Ragnarok Being a PS5 Exclusive
Hmmm
Will God of War Ragnarok be exclusive to PS5? Or will it be a cross-gen title, like Horizon Forbidden West? The simple answer is that, right now, we don't know. And apparently, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan doesn't want to talk about it. In an interview with The Telegraph — which covers Sony's next-gen console in general — Ryan is asked...
October2020
News PS5 Upgrades God of War with Up to 60FPS Support
Favor Performance mode
Phwoar, this is the sort of stuff we love to see from Sony's first-party developers. If you're planning on replaying God of War or even experiencing it for the first time (you're a lucky one) on PlayStation 5, then you'll be treated with support of up to 60 frames-per-second. Santa Monica Studio confirmed the news in a tweet,...
September2020
News God of War Ragnarok Announced for PS5 in 2021
Ragnarok is coming
Sony slipped a very brief God of War Ragnarok teaser trailer into its PS5 showcase. There isn't much to see here — just an icy God of War logo — but we do get to hear Kratos grumble some ominous words. Surprisingly, God of War Ragnarok is aiming for a 2021 release date on PS5. We honestly thought it'd arrive later than that,...
News Fans Believe God of War 2 Could Be Part of PS5 Showcase Event
Because of Cory Barlog
Honestly, you all do this to yourselves, sometimes! While we’re confident tonight’s PS5 Showcase Event will be worth the watch, we’ve been very reserved with our predictions because, well, we’ve seen how these things go before: Sony will put together a veritable smorgasbord of software, but it’ll never live up to the...
August2020
Quiz How Well Do You Know God of War?
God of Quizzes
The God of War series is one of PlayStation's most iconic. Kratos has been a first-party icon since the original released on PS2, and remains a hugely important character for Sony. The franchise has been a massive success in its 15-year history, but how much do you remember? In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of this...
July2020
Random God of War Is Now Also an Illustrated Story Book
B Is for Boy
God of War is a vast PlayStation 4 game about an epic quest, with drama and bloodshed at every turn. It will soon also be available in the form of a children's book. Titled God of War: B Is for Boy, Santa Monica Studio has worked alongside Insight Editions to produce an illustrated story book based on the adventures of Kratos and...
June2020
News God of War PS5 Shows a Custom Design Concept for Next-Gen System
Fatherly love
The design of the PlayStation 5 has divided fans and critics alike, but there’s no doubt that the shape of Sony’s next-gen system is memorable. Some communities have taken to creating their own custom consoles, and this God of War makeover is one of the best we’ve seen thus far. It comes courtesy of a Spanish fan page, and has...
April2020
Random Kratos Becomes the Ultimate Duck Dad in God of War Tubbz Range
Quack back
Tubbz toys are a much more attractive alternative to Funko Pops, owing to the fact that they’re actually rubber ducks in costume. The range has been growing rapidly since its debut a few years ago, and now it’s adding one of PlayStation’s most popular properties to its catalogue: God of War. As part of the series’ second...
News God of War Marks Second Anniversary with New Merch and Life-Size Bust
Proud dad
Exactly two years ago, God of War launched and quickly became one of the PlayStation 4's very best exclusive games. It is held in just as high a regard to this day, even topping our list of the Best PS4 Exclusive Games. We won't be forgetting about Kratos and Atreus' rebooted journey for a very long time, and it's clear that the team at...
News Supremely Skilled God of War Player Beats Hardest Boss with No Upgrades
Kratos would be proud
Taking on the hardest optional boss in God of War is tough. Beating Sigrun, the final Valkyrie, demands concentration, know-how, and patience even when you've got Kratos kitted out with all of his endgame upgrades -- but what if you had to fight her with no upgrades whatsoever? That's what YouTuber GBG did -- and he actually...
March2020
Rumour God of War PC Port Speculation Fuelled by Missing Label
"Only on PlayStation" absent from webpage
Rumours, rumours everywhere. We're warming up to the next generation of gaming hardware, and in this period, you usually see some pretty crazy things being shared around. One of the latest rumours doing the circuit online concerns PlayStation 4 exclusive God of War. Some believe that the Santa Monica Studio...
News God of War: Fallen God Is a New Comic Series Covering the Time Between Greek and Norse Eras
Where've you been, Kratos?
Many Kratos fans will no doubt have been wondering, what the heck did he get up to between the end of God of War III and his latest adventure on PlayStation 4? It's a huge span of time that we know very little about. How did Kratos end up in the realm of the Norse gods after what happened in the previous title? If you've...
Random Kratos and Atreus Play Ball to Commemorate MLB The Show 20's Release
God tier
Father and son time typically involves some kind of sporting activity, and while Kratos and Atreus don’t exactly have the simplest paternal relationship, even they’re not opposed to quick game of baseball. This awesome God of War artwork posted by Sony Santa Monica to commemorate the release of MLB The Show 20 today depicts the Nordic...
News God of War's Baldur Flips You Off After a Boss Fight
Middle fingers in the air
This is amazing. Twitter user @manfightdragon has managed to hack the camera in PlayStation 4 exclusive God of War to allow for free movement during cutscenes. It makes for some new perspectives during certain important events, but perhaps the most comedic discovery is the one you'll find below. Baldur, the game's main...
February2020
News God of War Dev Sends Social Media GIF Masters a Special Thank You
Oh boy
If you hang around on Twitter or Reddit or various other gaming-based forums, then you'll have no doubt come across the often stunning GIFs created by @SunhiLegend and @Much118x. The two of them have built a glowing reputation through crafting incredible looking gameplay clips -- and God of War developer Sony Santa Monica Studio has been...
January2020
News Cory Barlog Wants to See a God of War Netflix Series
But it probably won't happen
The Witcher has been a booming success on Netflix, providing the streaming service with one of its most watched first seasons ever. Though the series is based on the books, a side effect of its popularity is the conversation surrounding other video game properties, and whether they could find similar success in the world...
News The Next God of War Is in Production as Developer Teases Motion Capture Session
The boy is back in town
Look, we all know God of War (2018) is getting a sequel. The return of Kratos was showered with near universal praise and it made Sony a heck of a lot of money -- the next game is all but confirmed to be in development for PlayStation 5. But you know what? It's still nice to be on the receiving end of a little tease now and...
Random This Real Life Recreation of God of War's Mimir Is Creepy But Incredibly Cool
Start talking, head
We've always thought it must feel great to see fans put so much effort into creating art based on your games, and we imagine that the team over at God of War developer Sony Santa Monica Studio were blown away when they saw this. Shared on Twitter, this is an animatronic recreation of Mimir, the incredibly wise head that Kratos...
December2019
News Free God of War DLC Can Be Yours This Christmas
Grab the pre-order bonuses
It's a shame that 2018's God of War never received any major DLC expansions, but if you're looking for a little something that could add to a new playthrough over the Christmas season, Sony has you covered. The game's pre-order bonuses are now available for free on both the EU and US PlayStation Stores, giving you access...
Random Genius Resident Evil 2 Mod Replaces Mr. X with God of War's Kratos
Mr. Axe
We don't get to see mods very often on Planet PlayStation, but you have to admit they can be pretty darn cool. A benefit of playing games on PC is being able to utilise mods for certain titles, or even create your own, and they can dramatically change the experience in all sorts of ways. One game that's seen quite a lot of activity in this...
November2019
Deal Boy! God of War Is $9.99 on the PS Store This Black Friday
Norse way
Boy, is this a deal! Sony’s dropped the price of God of War to $9.99 on the US PlayStation Store, making it one of the bargains of Black Friday 2019 – especially seeing as it didn’t pop up as part of the December PlayStation Plus lineup like previously rumoure
News Learn More About God of War's Development with New Podcast from Santa Monica Studio
Worlds Collide
Santa Monica Studio, the developer behind PlayStation 4's excellent God of War, is opening up even more about how the game was made. After creating a two-hour behind the scenes documentary earlier this year (which is well worth watching), members of the team have gathered to talk shop in a new podcast mini series. It's called Worlds...
October2019
Random Take an Axe to Your Halloween Pumpkins with These God of War PS4 Stencils
The fear of god
If you're wondering what design to carve into your jack-o-lantern this Halloween, Sony's Santa Monica Studio has a few suggestions. The fruit-slicing tradition has become something of an art form in recent years, and it's pretty common to see some mightily impressive video game inspired pumpkins popping up on social media. Now with...
July2019
News Sony Has Expressed Interest in an R-Rated God of War Movie
And Steven DeKnight wants to make it
It seems conversations have already begun regarding the adaptation of Sony's games into movies. The platform holder recently established PlayStation Productions to do just that, and according to ComicBook.com, film director and writer Steven DeKnight is keen to take on God of War. Apparently, the Hollywood...
June2019
News Kratos Almost Axed from God of War PS4 in Favour of a Brand New Protagonist
But Barlog saved him
One of the greatest success stories to come out of the latest God of War is the incredible turnaround of its main character. After spending several games as an unlikeable anti-hero with anger issues, the PlayStation 4 iteration transformed the protagonist into a far more relatable being. The miraculous recovery of Kratos by Cory...
News God of War Director's Hidden Twitter Message Uncovered Over a Month Later
Here we are again
Not for the first time, God of War director Cory Barlog's been a smart arse, and we love it. Not one to shy away from a cheeky tease on Twitter, Barlog seems to have hinted at a sequel to the excellent action title... Again. Now look, we all know God of War 2 -- or whatever it's going to be called -- is an inevitability at point,...
May2019
News God of War PS4 Passes 10 Million Sales Milestone
God of Phwoar
We've known the latest God of War has been something of a powerhouse for Sony, but it was in part expected. The series has historically been a major seller for the platform holder. However, the PlayStation 4 outing has gone above and beyond. Before Marvel's Spider-Man came along, it held the record as the fastest selling first party...
News God of War Art Director Has Been Drawing Realistic Smash Bros Characters
At least this take on Sonic looks good
These drawings are rather impressive aren't they? Raf Grassetti, best known for his work as art director of 2018's God of War, has been taking a stab at drawing Nintendo characters over on his Instagram account. It's a very realistic take on members of the Mushroom Kingdom and wider Ninty franchises, and we...
News Raising Kratos, the God of War PS4 Documentary, Is Available to Watch Now on YouTube
Grinding axes
Santa Monica Studio's hotly anticipated making of documentary has just debuted on PlayStation's YouTube channel. Raising Kratos is a two-hour look behind the scenes of God of War, one of PlayStation 4's biggest and best exclusive games, and it's available to watch now. You can watch it above. Expect to see lots of motion capture...
News God of War Documentary, Raising Kratos, Arrives on 10th May
Boy oh boy
This is definitely something to look forward to. Raising Kratos is the feature length making of documentary announced last month, and promises to dive deep into Santa Monica Studio and unearth some fascinating behind the scenes footage. It's a rare glimpse into AAA development, and we can't wait. Fortunately, there's not long to go...
April2019
News God of War's Getting Its Own Full-Length Documentary Soon
And you can watch for free
Do you remember the original God of War trilogy shipped with a bunch of behind-the-scenes videos that you could watch once you completed the game? We were a little bit disappointed they never made it into last year’s critically acclaimed soft-reboot, but PlayStation’s gone one better: it’s shot a full-length...
Poll One Year Old Today, Have Your Thoughts on God of War Changed?
Questions must be axed
Happy birthday, God of War! Sony Santa Monica's masterpiece is one year old today, originally releasing on the 20th April, 2018. The title was met with universal praise, farming countless 10/10 review scores, and walking away with dozens of Game of the Year awards. As far as we're concerned, it remains one of the PlayStation...
News God of War Superfan Wins Guinness World Record for Largest Memorabilia Collection
Grab some tissues
God of War has been celebrating its first year on the market for the past week, but Cory Barlog and the team at Sony Santa Monica studio also used the occasion as an opportunity to give back to the community. Emanuel Mojica Rosas in particular, who during a visit to the studio, was presented with the Guinness World Record for the...
News God of War Gets Its Very Own Card Game, Launches Later This Year
Card of War
God of War is a year old this month, and it seems Sony isn't stopping at just free themes and avatars. Board game developer CMON has announced that it's hard at work on a card game based on Kratos' Norse adventure, imaginatively named God of War: The Card Game. "In God of War: The Card Game,
News US PlayStation Store Discounts God of War Series in Anniversary Sale
Boy, those are some good prices
As has now been well documented, the excellent PlayStation 4 exclusive God of War is now a year old, and Sony is celebrating with videos, freebies, and more. As part of these festivities, the entire series is now going cheap over on the North American PS Store, including the latest and greatest. The Norse adventur
News That God of War One Year Anniversary PS4 Theme Is Hiding a Secret Message
But does it mean anything?
A few days ago, Sony and Santa Monica Studio celebrated the first anniversary of God of War with a couple of free goodies, such as the above PlayStation 4 theme. It's a nice gesture in itself that fans will certainly appreciate, but little did we know that there's more to it than you might first think. Ever vigilant
News God of War Director Reiterates That There Will Be No DLC
Just to be clear
God of War director Cory Barlog has reiterated that no, God of War ain't getting any DLC. Obviously it's been a whole year since the game launched, so at this point no one's really expecting any additional adventures with big daddy Kratos, but after a brief tease over on Twitter, Barlog quickly shot down any fresh speculation...
Soapbox One Year Later and God of War's Overall Quality Still Blows My Mind
Looking back at one of the PS4's best
Can you believe that it's already been one whole year since God of War launched? Sony just celebrated the game's anniversary by releasing a bunch of free avatars and a PlayStation 4 theme, and it got me thinking about just how good God of War is as an action adventure title. I think it's a game that oozes...
News God of War Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Thank You Video, Free Theme, and Avatars
Pour one out for the gods
In just under a week from now, 2018's God of War will officially be one year old. Releasing to a number of perfect scores and general praise across the board, it was also voted Push Square's Game of the Year by our team of budding Kratos appreciators. To mark the moment, a free PS4 theme can be downloaded from the Pla
News God of War Adds to Trophy Haul by Sweeping the BAFTAs
Red Dead Redemption 2 goes home empty handed
God of War rounded out its impressive trophy haul by sweeping the BAFTAs, securing an eye-watering five awards on the evening. Sony Santa Monica’s epic PlayStation 4 exclusive scored for Best Music, Best Narrative, and Audio Achievement. Meanwhile, voice actor Jeremy Davies took home the Best Performer...
March2019
News PlayStation Goes Hard on Captain Marvel Advertising
Sony's own infinity stones
If you're making the trip to a local cinema over the weekend for Captain Marvel, you may be in for more of a PlayStation 4-based feast than you were originally expecting. Marvel's first female-lead superhero film features multiple trailers for already released and upcoming PS4 games in the ad roll that plays prior to the...
News God of War Was Almost Called Something Totally Different, Says Creator David Jaffe
Title was luck of the draw
Say what you want about outspoken game designer David Jaffe, but he was one of the key creators behind what is now a series synonymous with PlayStation. God of War was a hit from the very start, with gorgeous visuals, a larger than life story, and blood-soaked gameplay. The latest game in the series, the PS4 exclusive...
February2019
News God of War Cleans Up at DICE Awards 2019 with Nine Wins
Platinum trophy
Santa Monica Studio's incredible Norse adventure God of War has done the business at this year's DICE Awards. Last month, the game was nominated for 12 awards, and after the recent ceremony, the PS4 exclusive stomps home carrying nine of them. Among others, it won in Game Design, Art Direction, Story, and Game of the Year. Indie...
January2019
News God of War Dev Could Not and Did Not Want to Make the Game Open World
Wide linear, baby
Back when it was in development, God of War director Cory Barlog was "adamant" not to make the game into an open world title. In an interview with Venture Beat, Barlog says that the team at Sony Santa Monica Studio couldn't possibly go toe-to-toe with existing open world blockbusters -- and it's not something that it wanted to do...
News God of War PS4 Director Says Plan for DLC Was 'Too Ambitious'
God of more
Lots of us have played and loved Santa Monica Studio's excellent God of War on PS4. While it's a generously sized game with plenty to see and do aside from the core story, many fans were left wondering whether any DLC would follow later down the line. Obviously, no extra content was released, aside from the Photo Mode and New Game Plus...
Game of the Year 2018 #1 - God of War
Kratos returns to his throne
God of War may just be the greatest comeback story of all time. After the by-the-numbers God of War Ascension, it felt like the curtain had closed on Kratos and Sony Santa Monica’s character action brand. But returning director Cory Barlog and his crew ripped up the franchise rule book, changing the camera perspective...
December2018
Site News God of War Wins the Push Square Forum's Game of the Year
Marvel's Spider-Man and Red Dead Redemption 2 in top three
Looks like Kratos may need to invest in a new trophy cabinet, because hot on the heels of last week’s The Game Awards 2018 win, God of War has now topped the Push Square forum’s Game of the Year poll. As brilliantly organised by community member KratosMD [Coincidental username...
The Game Awards 2018 Watch Sony Santa Monica Collect God of War's Game of the Year Award
Oh, boy
God of War won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2018 overnight, and if you missed Sony Santa Monica’s acceptance speech, you can watch it in full above. The winning announcement was preceded by an incredible musical medley, which featured flavours and motifs from the soundtracks of all the nominees. In her acceptance speech, studio...
The Game Awards 2018 God of War Wins Game of the Year
Kratos returns to his throne
After winning a slew of awards in a row, it had felt like Red Dead Redemption 2 was going to clean up at The Game Awards 2018 – but God of War swept in to take the top gong from under Rockstar’s nose. Sony Santa Monica’s epic reimagining of one of PlayStation’s most iconic franchises also took home awards for...
November2018
Black Friday 2018 God of War PS4 Price Axed in Both UK and US
Boy, that's a good deal
God of War is one of 2018's best games, taking Kratos through Norse mythology in one of PS4's greatest adventures. If you've yet to play this PS4 exclusive, now is the time to grab it. For Black Friday 2018, the game can be found on Amazon's UK and US sites for a bargain bin price -- £20.99 and $29.39 respectively. With a...
October2018
Darkness and fog
Niflheim is one of God of War’s optional realms, and you’ll need to collect four Niflheim Language Ciphers to be able to access it. You’ll also need to learn the language of Muspelheim in order to unlock the ‘Trilingual’ Trophy on the path towards your Platinum. Once you’ve reach travelled to Niflheim via the World Tree,...
Guide God of War - What Is the Best Armor and How Do You Unlock It?
Mist armor
God of War’s best armor can’t be earned easily, but if you’ve already completed Kratos’ latest campaign and you’re looking to clean up the post-game content, then you may want to nab the best gear in the game – especially before you attempt to beat the Valkyries. In this guide, we’re going to explain how to unlock the best...
News Midgard Mishaps Is an Official God of War PS4 Glitch Video, and It's Great
More draugr?
Making games is really, really hard. We should all know this by now, but no one knows it better than the folks who churn away at them every day. Even uber-polished masterpieces like God of War go through a lot of issues and changes during development, and this video, direct from Sony, highlights some hilarious work-in-progress glitches...
News Santa Monica Studio Hiring Possibly for Two Future Projects
More talent for future PS5 games, perhaps?
If it wasn't already there, then there's no denying Sony Santa Monica has cemented its status in the big leagues with the critically acclaimed God of War. The game has been a hit for newcomers and veterans alike of the series, which has everyone pondering when the sequel will be released. Well, Senior Staff...
September2018
News PlayStation Devs Offer Up Some Amazing Artwork to Celebrate Spider-Man PS4
Spidey and friends
Phwoar, right click save image! To celebrate the release of Marvel's Spider-Man, two of Sony's first party studios have crafted some brilliant artwork. The one above is from Horizon: Zero Dawn developer Guerrilla Games, and features Aloy alongside Kratos, Atreus, and Spidey himself. Super cool. God of War developer...
August2018
Review God of War III Remastered
Titan fall
Republished on Wednesday 29th August 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of September's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. God of War has, over the course of six entries, got itself into a bit of a rut. Make no mistake, each instalment has been consistently excellent –...
News God of War Audiobook to Be Narrated by Mimir
Novel penned by Cory Barlog's father
A novelisation of Sony Santa Monica’s epic God of War revival is set to release next week, and it’ll be accompanied by an audiobook narrated by none other than Alastair Duncan – also known as Mimir. This is an incredible touch, as the severed head serves as a kind of storyteller throughout the PlayStation 4...
Guide God of War PS4 New Game + - How to Start, What Carries Over, What's New
Back for war
God of War's New Game + mode has arrived, allowing you to replay Kratos' grand adventure from the start with all of your equipment and skills intact. In this hopefully helpful little guide, we're going to go over what you can expect from God of War's New Game + on PS4, and how to get started. How to start God of War New Game...
News God of War Patch 1.30 Adds New Game +, Out Now on PS4
God of more
God of War's long awaited New Game + update has deployed on PlayStation 4, allowing players to once again take up the Leviathan Axe and stomp through Kratos' brilliant adventure with all of their upgraded equipment and skills intact. It's 933MB in size. New Game + also adds new armour sets to the game alongside more powerful versions of...
News Shuhei Yoshida was 'Horrified' When He First Played God of War on PS4
First prototype didn't impress
President of Sony's Worldwide Studios, the lovable Shuhei Yoshida, was apparently very unimpressed by God of War when he played an early version for the first time. Cory Barlog recounted the tale during his talk at Devcom, and it's pretty amazing to hear the Shu was so negative about a game that would become a huge...
News God of War PS4 Concept Art Shows How Close It Came to Egyptian Mythology
Cory Barlog made the call
We've known for a long time that the latest God of War nearly used Egyptian mythology as a backdrop rather than Norse. According to the game's director, Cory Barlog, Santa Monica Studio was split down the middle for the setting, and it was his tie-breaking decision that ultimately led to the frosty, foreboding world of the...
News Four Issue God of War Comic to Expand on Kratos' Story
Did you axe for it?
Dark Horse is teaming up with Sony to expand upon Kratos’ escapades in Norse mythology with a new four-part comic book series. According to ComicBook.com, the project’s being led by Witchfinder's Chris Roberson (writer) and Mayday's Tony Parker (artist), with a host of other big names attached. The first issue’s set to go...
News God of War New Game + Mode Arrives Later This Month on PS4 via Free Update
Extended journey
Back at E3 2018, Sony promised a New Game+ mode was heading to its phenomenal action game, God of War. Over on the PlayStation Blog, we now have our first details on what to expect in this free update to the title. The patch will arrive on 20th August 2018, and will allow you to play New Game+ -- that is, a mode that lets you c
News God of War's Price Axed in Summer Sale on PS4
Boy oh boy
The Summer Sale rages on as fiercely as Kratos himself, and one of the best deals currently going is for God of War. Santa Monica's brilliant epic has been absolutely crushing it for Sony, becoming the company's fastest selling exclusive ever, and that's at full price. Currently, the father and son adventure can be purchased on the
News God of War Originally Intended to Show Kratos as Old and Out of Shape
Blob of war
Hiding in Norse mythology with his family did little to affect Kratos’ physique, as he’s just as ripped in 2018’s reboot as he was in the original Greek trilogy. However, speaking as part of a panel at San Diego Comic Con, director Cory Barlog has revealed that he’d originally planned to give the anti-hero a bit of a ‘Dad...
News God of War PS4 Dev Drops Potential Tease for Sequel
Oh my God of War
Sound the 'News Story Based on a Single Vague Tweet' alarm -- we've got a cracking piece of journalism for you lot. Cory Barlog, the main geezer at Sony Santa Monica Studio behind the glorious God of War on PlayStation 4, posted a seemingly innocent tweet about how his brain's frazzled, but with our incredible talents for...
News God of War Is The Fastest Selling PlayStation Exclusive Ever
NPD Group weighs in on epic success
God of War is not just selling well – it’s doing outrageously well. The game, which has “significantly exceeded expectations” according to Sony, is officially the fastest selling PlayStation exclusive ever in the United States. Mat Piscatella of the NPD Group confirmed the tidbit in an interview with IGN,...
July2018
News God of War 'Significantly Exceeded Expectations', Says Sony
God of Sales
God of War has “significantly exceeded expectations” according to Sony’s chief financial officer Hiroki Totoki, who was talking during a financial conference call for investors in which the company increased its forecast for the current fiscal year. The suit also mentioned that some third-party titles have performed better than...
News God of War Developer Seemingly Recruiting for Sequel
Please sir, can we have some Thor?
God of War is one of the biggest success stories of 2018, so of course there’s more on the way. And a job listing on developer Sony Santa Monica’s website suggests that the studio is ready to start work on the inevitable sequel. The company is currently looking for a concept artist to “help create high...
June2018
E3 2018 God of War Grabs New Game Plus
Oh boy
New Game Plus in God of War? You got it. Confirmed during Sony's E3 2018 press conference, Kratos' superb adventure will soon let you start a new run with all of your upgrades and equipment intact. The only things that won't carry over are the story-related bits and pieces -- you'll still have to play through the game in the usual way...
News God of War PS4 is On Track to Amass 1 Billion YouTube Views in Record Time
Boy, that's a lot
We know that God of War is breaking sales records, becoming the fastest selling PS4 exclusive with over 5 million copies shifted in its first month, but it's also performing extremely well on YouTube. The stellar PS4 exclusive won't be the first game on the video website to achieve 1 billion total views, but it's shaping up to be...
May2018
News God of War Surpasses 5 Million Units in a Month
King Kratos
God of War is a smash hit of the highest magnitude. Following on from the title’s impressive launch, where it sold 3.1 million units in just three days, PlayStation chief John Kodera has revealed that its numbers have now surpassed five million units in its first month on sale. To put this into perspective, it’s already more or less...
News A PSX 2017 Prop Nearly Gave Away a Late Game Secret in God of War
You are not ready
The third video in the God of War director's commentary series is here, and before we go any further, beware: the video shows footage from well into the game, and concerns a story moment you won't want spoiled. So, spoilers! Cory Barlog is back to speak about a pivotal moment in Santa Monica's latest, and as usual, it's a great...
News God of War's First Boss Fight Was Originally Two to Three Times Longer
Stranger things
Part two of Sony's series of God of War director commentary videos is up, and it's a look at the game's first boss fight. It's another great bit of insight into the development of the game, in which Cory Barlog talks about lighting, snow tech, and how he hinted at things to come at this very early stage in the story. The fight...
News Listen to God of War PS4 Director Cory Barlog Comment on the Opening Scene
But beware of spoilers
The PlayStation YouTube channel has just uploaded the first part of a series of director commentary videos on the PS4 exclusive of the moment, God of War. The video, embedded above, features Cory Barlog talking over the first ten minutes of the game. It offers some fresh insight on the uncharacteristically quiet, slow opener...
News God of War Patch 1.20 Adds Photo Mode on PS4
Here it is
God of War's promised photo mode will be added via the game's latest update, which is available to download today on PlayStation 4. Patch 1.20 lets you pause the action at any time and snap some stylish shots. Photo mode comes complete with filters, borders, and even character toggles so you can remove models. It all sounds suitably...
News Robot Chicken Introduces Kratos to Basketball in Dumb God of War and PS4 Pro Ad
Oh boy
Those lunatics over at Adult Swim have got the Robot Chicken team to put together an advert for the PS4 Pro and God of War. The result is just as stupid as you'd expect, as Kratos and Atreus (in typical action figure form) learn how to play basketball. It's pretty funny, although we have no idea what's going on with Mimir's voice. And...
News God of War Is PS4's Fastest Ever Selling Exclusive
Over three million copies sold in three days
God of War has become the fastest selling PlayStation 4 exclusive to date, shifting a dizzying 3.1 million copies worldwide in just three days. The data tracks the period spanning 20th April through 22nd April, and includes physical and digital sales. We already know that the soft-reboot enjoyed
News God of War's Avengers: Infinity War Easter Egg Lets Kratos Wield the Infinity Gauntlet
Marvelous
With Kratos' Leviathan axe borrowing a return-on-command feature from Thor's hammer, there was always a small connection between Avengers and God of War, but this recently discovered easter egg in the new game merges the two franchises in a major way. If you have the right items, you can equip the Ghost of Sparta with something strongly...
News Santa Monica Studio Outlines Forthcoming Updates for God of War on PS4
More patches on the way
Sony has not been shy about fast-tracking a boatload of patches for God of War. In the game's first week, a new update was available almost daily as Santa Monica Studio churned out a godly amount of bug fixes. While things have slowed down recently, it seems we're far from seeing the last of these updates. The developer has...
April2018
Game changer
Christopher Judge is the man who took over from Terrence C. Carson as Kratos for the latest God of War, but when he received the script for the first time, he thought it was for a blockbuster movie. Speaking with BBC Newsbeat, the actor, also famous for his role in Stargate SG-1, had "no clue" the script was for a game when it was first...
News God of War Patch 1.17 Continues String of Daily Updates
BOY!
You know what they say, "A patch a day keeps the bugs away". Well, no one says that, but you've got to imagine the folks at Santa Monica Studio have been chanting this 24/7 since the release of God of War. Patch 1.17 updates the stellar PS4 exclusive yet again with the same vague note, "Various bug fixes and improvements". Apparently, version...
Soapbox Why God of War Needs an Expansion Pack
Please sir, can I have some Norse?
I’m rarely ready for a sequel immediately after finishing a game, but if Sony said God of War 2 was out next week I’d be right at the front of the queue. Without giving anything away, one of my favourite things about this game is how it feels complete and self-contained, while still very obviously being the...
Poll One Week Later, What Are Your Thoughts on God of War?
GOTY?
One week ago, God of War launched on PlayStation 4, and it was the best game ever. Or maybe it wasn't. That's for you to decide (kind of). Last Friday, we asked you lot for your first impressions, and the poll results were positive. Most of you said that you couldn't wait to play more, and now that you've had a full week to get stuck in, we...
News God of War Patch 1.16 Is Here for Even More Bug Squashing
"Various bug fixes and improvements"
God of War has only been out for a week, but it's had numerous updates already. A patch that provides "various bug fixes and improvements" has arrived almost daily since the game's launch last Friday, and here we are with version 1.16 promising yet more polish. More polish is hardly a bad thing, of course, and...
News God of War Patch 1.15 Brings Yet More Bug Fixes and Improvements
Another one
Jeez, another God of War patch? You better believe it. This latest one comes in at around 64MB, and yet again, the patch notes are straight to the point: "various bug fixes and improvements". That's three in a row now. As always, we don't know what these bug fixes and improvements actually are, but we suppose we're grateful that...
News These God of War PS4 GIFs Are Dumb Fun
You are not ready
God of War is a pretty straight faced game, but it does have some brief moments of levity dotted through its lengthy story. What's clear is that the fine folks over at Santa Monica Studio aren't afraid to have a bit of fun with Kratos and other characters, as evidenced by the silly faces we'll be able to make them pull in the...
News God of War Patch 1.14 Promises Improvements, Squashes Even More Bugs
That was fast
Wow, Sony Santa Monica is really pumping out these God of War patches, isn't it? Update 1.14 is available to download now on PlayStation 4, but we're afraid it's not all that exciting. Much like patch 1.13, the notes simply read: "various bug fixes and improvements". Again, it's not clear what these fixes are for, but we'll...
Soapbox Why God of War Will Scratch Your Zelda Itch
A link to the past
Of all the games I expected God of War to remind me of, The Legend of Zelda was probably right at the very bottom of my list. I mean, how could the hallmarks of Nintendo’s flagship adventure franchise possibly be present in Kratos’ latest? This is a game about a paternal relationship, like The Last of Us. It has a cinematic...
News Another God of War Patch Arrives to Squash Some Bugs
Just a little one
Santa Monica Studio is rattling out these patches for God of War, isn't it? A new patch is now available for Kratos' awesome Norse adventure, bringing the game up to version 1.13. The patch weighs in at a mere 36MB, so it shouldn't take you long at all to download. As for what it does? "Various bug fixes and improvements". We...
Guide God of War - How to Unlock the Full Ending
See the true conclusion
God of War technically has two endings, and you’re going to need to spend a few extra minutes with the game to unlock the full ending. We’re going to try and keep this article spoiler-free, but it goes without saying that if you don’t want to know anything about the conclusion to Kratos’ latest, do not continue...
News God of War's Vinyl Soundtrack Is a Thing of Beauty
Mad dog McCreary
God of War’s drawing plaudits for practically every portion of its masterful presentation, and Bear McCreary’s dazzling soundtrack is part of that. The great thing about the music is that captures the power and angst of Kratos, but it also seamlessly segues into more emotional segments, too. It’s really quite exceptional...
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