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God of War's pale hero Kratos is covered in ash because a lead dev saw unfinished concept art on white paper and thought it was "really cool"

"We were able to define the massacre he was creating because he always stood out in it"

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Former God of War dev thinks "the plan was to do Egyptian at some point," but Sony Santa Monica went with Norse mythology for the reboot as it was "familiar but not familiar"

Did Kratos build the pyramids?

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"The God of War sex mini-games were designed by women," former Sony Santa Monica writer says, which is why Aphrodite's bed looks "like a labia"

"It's a little silly the way it was in those games. But again, I think it should still be in those remakes"

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'God of War' Studio is Reportedly Developing a 'New Franchise' Set in Kratos' Universe

Sony Santa Monica is reportedly developing a new "God of War" franchise set in the Kratos universe, sparking fan excitement about a possible action-adventure spin-off.

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Cory Barlog’s God of War spinoff will reportedly feature Faye as the protagonist

It's apparently part of PlayStation's MCU-style push for God of War.

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PlayStation's allegedly making "a new franchise within the God of War universe," according to former Sony Santa Monica dev

Whatever that means

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God of War director Cory Barlog's next big Sony Santa Monica game is reportedly "not a new IP but it might feel like one" – and where fellow PlayStation studio Naughty Dog pivoted to Intergalactic, it seems it's not sci-fi

Just be a new old-school PlayStation platformer, please

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The next Sony Santa Monica game reportedly won't be a new IP 'but it might feel like one', says industry insider

The next game from God of War developer Sony Santa Monica reportedly won't be a new IP, "but might feel like one".

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'God of War' Developer's Next Game Has New Update, Says Insider

Sony Santa Monica's next big game has raised a lot of confusion, and an insider has stepped up to clear the air out.

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'God of War's' Next Game Is Reportedly Delayed, But Here's What the Successor Brings

The next God of War game is reportedly delayed, and this means players have to wait a little longer for it to be released.

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New 'God of War' Game Rumor Is Dividing Fans As It Is Possibly Facing a Reboot Yet Again

The next God of War game will reportedly feature another reboot to the series and fans are divided on the rumor.

Player One

Naughty Dog welcomes God of War Ragnarok's former art director Raf Grassetti

Ex-Sony Santa Monica developer Raf Grassetti has joined Naughty Dog.

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God of War Ragnarök PC review

Kratos and son's second lap around the realms isn't as special as the first, but absolutely worth the trip.

PC Gamer

God of War Ragnarok's PC port is getting two new features before the PS5 version, and one of them stops companions from spoiling puzzles

At long last, you can make puzzle hints appear less frequently

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In a rare triumph for videogame discourse, God of War Ragnarok will have a setting to reduce puzzle hints on PC

Mimir can buy the game if he wants to play so badly.

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God of War Ragnarök PC requirements — Make sure your rig is ready

God of War Ragnarök's PC requirements are available, allowing players to check and see if their system is ready to run Kratos and Atreus' adventure in the Nine Realms.

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19 Years Later, PlayStation's Most Reliable Studio Is Finally Making Something New

For the first time in almost two decade, Sony Santa Monica is working on a new IP, and it could be just the push PlayStation needs.

Windows Central

God of War Ragnarök's free Valhalla epilogue is one of the best DLC launches of the year, and I hope Xbox pays attention

Sony Santa Monica capped off the year with an incredible DLC. God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla is totally free, and companies like Xbox should pay attention.

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Inverse

'God of War: Ragnarok' PC Port News, Rumors, and Speculation

We’re in a position where precedent suggests one thing, but a lack of confirmation suggests another.

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God of War studio job listing points to a new game in the works

Ragnarok's director previously said he wouldn't mind continuing the series

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God of War and Ragnarok art director leaves Sony Santa Monica after 11 years

Raf Grassetti was one of the best-known members of the God of War team

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5 Years Ago, Sony's Biggest Gamble Changed Modern Gaming Forever

Sony's biggest gamble reinvented an icon and transformed it into one of the most influential games around.

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‘He gives us every bit of himself’: how God of War’s actors hold the whole game together

The father-son relationship in Sony’s smash hit shows how important actors have become to video games. Its creators discuss their blockbuster success – and the future of gaming

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'God of War Ragnarok' theory perfectly sets up an Atreus sequel

Following in the footsteps of 'Uncharted' and 'Marvel's Spider-Man', an Atreus-focused sequel could re-use 'God of War Ragnarok' assets in new ways.

Inverse

'God of War Ragnarok' abandons the most innovative part of its predecessor

The expansive cast of 'God of War Ragnarok' has some great performances, but too often it loses the simplicity that made 'God of War' (2018) great.

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