One of the best-looking games of the PlayStation 4 era, Sony Santa Monica’s epic saga of bone-crushing parental bonding is about to get a chunky visual upgrade for next month’s PlayStation 5 launch.
Honestly, I’m deeply disappointed that this wasn’t a thing because it probably would have been better than being followed around by a bratty demigod.
Highly collectible statue company Prime1 has cooked up a Kratos tribute, one that even includes his son Atreus in the mix. It’s a big beast of a statue, made out of polystone and hand painted.
last year’s God of War reboot which did indeed star dad of boy Kratos and his luxurious lumberjack beard, almost didn’t include the iconic character.
God of War was emotional, it was splendid and you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who didn’t feel satisfied by the time the final credits rolled on an adventure that starred an older and crustier Kratos as he battled back against Norse mythology. A five year odyssey, to create not just the best God of War game, but the definitive example of how the video game industry can be create true art. Want to see how it was all done? Then watch the full-length documentary.
God of War is a game that would not be so finely polished were it not for the countless hours that Sony’s Santa Monica studio put into the project, burning the midnight oil and tinkering with every aspect of the design of the big return of the OG battle deity. Don’t forget those people in QA either, men and women who perform a thankless task in an industry that views them as disposable assets when a job is done. Especially when their hard work prevented the following glitches from mostly making its way into the final product.
These days, having an acting stint in a video game isn’t the end of the world. Hell, it might actually be better for an actor, who seeks to try their hand at something new, fresh and exciting. It’s an idea which certainly worked for actor Christopher Judge, as he lent his impressive acting range and distinctive voice to Kratos in the latest God of War.
God of War is a spectacular game, and one that is filled to the brim with loot and treasure that scatters itself far off the beaten path. There’re very obvious secrets to hunt down when you’re done with the main story, especially if you have new realms to unlock and certain magically sealed rooms to open. But some secrets have …
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A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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