In celebration of production beginning for the live-action series adaptation of one of the most popular PlayStation video game franchises ever, Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios, and Sony Pictures Television have released the very first still from "God of War" - which sees actor Ryan Hurst playing the titular role of Kratos while Callum Vinson plays his son Atreus.
Adapting the 2018 video game of the same name developed by Santa Monica Studio and PlayStation Studios and which chronicles the Norse saga of the franchise - where the former spartan and Greek God of War has settled into Midgard and has raised a new family that includes his wife Faye and their son Atreus. When Faye passes away, both father and son embark in a journey that takes them across the nine realms and battling different enemies from Norse mythology.
God of War is set to premiere on Prime Video and has a two-season order.
Sony and PlayStation just wrapped up their latest “State of Play” digital broadcast showing off some of the latest and greatest coming to PS5, PS4, and PSVR2, and the highlights lf course were surprising as there were some BIG REVEALS - especially for fans of Tekken and the Like A Dragon franchise!
First up of course - the FIRST teaser cinematic trailer for the now revealed Tekken 8! Featuring Jin Kazama taking on his father, Kazuya Mishima!
Then also revealed... SEGA is rebuilding the spin-off game Ryu Ga Gotoku: Ishin from the ground up and releasing "Like A Dragon: Ishin" for western audiences early next year!
And of course, fans get a new story trailer for "God of War Ragnarok" ahead of the game's release this November!
You can check out the rest of the State of Play presentation here!
Hyping up the release of the highly anticipated sequel that continues Kratos and his son Atreus journey in the world of Norse mythology, Santa Monica Studio, PlayStation Studios, and Game Informer have released a new gameplay trailer for “God of War Ragnarok” - which shows off the combat as well as the new upgrades that can be made to the Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos.
God of War Ragnarok will be released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on November 9!
After a number of delays and no word other than a promise that it will hit PlayStation consoles by the end of the year, Santa Monica Studio has officially revealed the release date for "God of War Ragnarok" - the long awaited sequel to 2018's "God of War" that brings Kratos and his son Atreus back for an adventure set three years after where they will try to prevent Ragnarok while also finding answers to Atreus' identity.
Here's a short but sweet trailer that showcases Father and Son fighting together while also revealing the release date for the game.
God of War Ragnarök - "Father and Son" Cinematic Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
God of War Ragnarok will hit PlayStation 4 and 5 this November 9.
At long last, one of the most anticipated Playstation exclusives has a release date to its name. After being announced in 2014 and being officially teased with a gameplay demo at E3 2016, Santa Monica Studio and Sony Interactive Entertainment have officially announced that "God of War" for the Playstation 4 will be released this April - bringing the eight chronological installment of the franchise to light and acting as a soft reboot that sees a new and very different, much older Kratos guiding his son Atreus on a personal journey that will test both father and child with new challenges that will define them and their relationship with one another.
God of War – Story Trailer
God of War will be released exclusively for PS4 on April 20, 2018.
It's Halloween season, and the past weekend has been good to Playstation fans and users who are looking forward to some "trick or treat" goodies from Sony at this year's Paris Games Week event at France - as Sony Computer Entertainment and their partners have released a number of interesting trailers for games that are projected to be released through 2018!
First up is a brand new teaser trailer for Marvel and Insomniac Games' upcoming Spider-Man game!
Marvel’s Spider-Man - PGW 2017 Teaser Trailer
Then here's the reveal trailer for Sucker Punch's new upcoming samurai game, Ghosts of Tsushima!
Ghosts of Tsushima - PGW 2017 Announce Trailer
Another pretty anticipated game, here's new gameplay footage of "Dad of War", aka the new "God of War" game!
God of War - PGW 2017 Gameplay Trailer
And finally, another anticipated sequel with a new trailer detailing a segment of the story for "The Last of Us Part II".
The Last of Us Part II - PGW 2017 Trailer
All these and more trailers can be viewed at the official Playstation YouTube page. Expect these games to come out next year! Happy Halloween!
Anyone who owns a Playstation and knows the name Kratos certainly knows God Of War... And now news has leaked that will excite those itching for a return to bloodbath and action gaming galore!
When we last left the man also known as The Ghost of Sparta, Kratos destroyed everything and took out just about everything standing in his way in God Of War III for the Playstation 3. Following that, another prequel was released for the Playstation Portable, God Of War: Ghost of Sparta, which added another layer of tragedy and conflict to his story. Now, people are waiting for God Of War IV... But there has yet to be an official announcement for that sequel. However, a new trailer has popped up, as well as details for a new game: God Of War: Ascension. It is indeed the newest chapter of Kratos' journey... but it looks like another prequel.
There's a lot to be said about video games, and it's a glorious feeling whenever there's news and trailers showcasing some things that definitely look exciting to play in the coming months ahead! Such was the case with this year's Spike TV Video Game Awards, and all of the announcements made there were enough to send gamers around the world in a frenzy! Take for instance the case of the upcoming new Mortal Kombat game by NetherRealm Studios. It began as a rumor a few days ago, but now it's very OFFICIAL that Kratos, the one and only protagonist of the God Of War series, is now an exclusive Kombatant in the PS3 version of the new MK game! Yes, the Ghost of Sparta makes another jump to the fighting game plane after his last appearance in Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny for the PSP! Check out the trailer and see for yourselves how he adjusts to his new surroundings!
Mortal Kombat - Kratos Reveal Trailer
Heh, as if things weren't crazy in the Mortal Kombat universe already!
Next up, we got the new trailer for the much anticipated and long awaited sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum - Batman: Arkham City! Here's the new trailer showing some more bits of the new game's story, plus the appearance of another sinister Batman rogue and villain - Dr. Hugo Strange!
Batman: Arkham City VGA Trailer
And finally, here's the trailer to another much anticipated sequel - Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception!
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception VGA 2010 Trailer
Oh yeah, another Indiana Jones/ Die Hard styled adventure game to look forward to! This PS3 exclusive is coming November 1, 2011 next year! For more Spike TV VGA scoops, as well as news on other games such as Elder Scrolls V, Mass Effect 3, and Prototype 2, visit Kotaku!
Leonidas?! Nah. This guy may look like Gearard Butler's character in 300, but he's actually the brother of God Of War's main protagonist, Kratos, and his name is Deimos!
According to Kotaku and the official Playstation Blog, Deimos will be a downloadable skin that can be used in God Of War III in the PS3, available to those who purchase early copies of the upcoming PSP title, God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta! Unlike his well-known brother, Deimos will sport "enhanced combat damage and the ability to receive 4x the amount of Health, Magic, and God Orbs. Sounds like a mighty incentive worthy of a true Spartan player, and good enough reason to replay God Of War III again!
God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta unleashes its fury for the PSP this November 2.
Fans of the God Of War saga were treated to a very brutal and epic game with last March's God Of War III for the Playstation 3. It was indeed the pinnacle of the series, showing off some of the best graphics and gameplay a game of today's console generation can offer to its users. As it marked the end of the story that began with God Of War I, it did not mark the end of the journey of its protagonist, Kratos, whose fate was left ambiguous at the conclusion of GoW III. What happens to him next hasn't been revealed, but a new game has been on the works to serve another dish of brutality to us players seeking more combo riveting adventure.
Following in the footsteps of God Of War: Chains Of Olympus, a new PSP GoW game has been made and is getting a release later this year! Entitled "God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta", it's another set in between and before the events of the original God Of War trilogy, chronicling Kratos' time as God Of War and revealing his origins. Set for a November 2 release this year, it's another testament to what Ready At Dawn and Santa Monica Studio can do for the fans - deliver more GoW bloody action!
As featured in the official US Playstation blog, an"Ultimate DLC Pack" is being offered to those who pre-order the game! Included in the package is the game's original soundtrack, a PSP Theme, a PS3 Dynamic Theme, a PSN Avatar, a Legionnaire skin that Kratos can use in the game, and a game directors documentary - featuring all the directors of the God Of War franchise talking in front of a live studio audience. A PSP Bundle pack is also set to be released, featuring a red and black PSP 3000 with the game and a UMD copy of the movie Kick-Ass! For a tease of what's to come, here's a recent clip from the game showing how brutal Kratos will be!
How awesome is this?! PSP owners are getting a new portable God Of War game! Via Kotaku, news broke out that Ready At Dawn, the studio responsible for developing the critically acclaimed "God Of War: Chains Of Olympus", will partner with main GoW game developer Santa Monica Studio to create a pulse pounding new adventure for the PSP: God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta! The new adventure, which takes place after the conclusion of the first God Of War game, has players controlling Kratos once more, as he makes his ascension into power as the new God Of War of Greek Mythology. To rid himself of the nightmares that continually plague his mind, he will have to set forth on a journey that will answer questions regarding his mysterious past, as well as have him explore new places that have untold dangers and enemies. So far no release date has been given, but the article over at Kotaku fleshes out what gamers can expect, including the developers have promising that the game will be much longer than its predecessor. There will be more weapons to use, magic to cast, and of course, more bloody effects and kills that Kratos can use to carve bloody destruction along his path. You can read more via the link above. As for me, I'm excited and can't wait! After playing and beating God Of War III, this is just what I need... MORE BLOODY MAYHEM! This calls for some victory music.
There were plenty of games out this month that were hard to resist - Final Fantasy XIII, Yakuza 3, and Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition to name a few. But one game that definitely gives gamers a run for their money is the long awaited release of God Of War III - the game that represents action-adventure and hack and slash gaming at its finest!
The wait was agonizing and the teases were infuriating, but come March 17, on St. Patrick's Day itself, I finally landed myself a copy of God Of War III! That's right, the epic journey of Kratos was released this week to all the hungry fans and PS3 owners around the world, and I can definitely say for the most part of my playing experience that THE WAIT WAS DEFINITELY WORTH IT (See how I placed that in all caps). The gameplay we've come to know and love through the series is intact, along with a few new additions and innovations to turn the most sadistic person upside down with glee.Not only that, the graphics are sweet... TOO SWEET to behold, and anyone with High Definition TVs will surely enjoy the carnage on display and fine detail and lengths Sony and Santa Monica Studio have gone through to make this sequel feel EPIC.
God Of War III Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Developer: Santa Monica Studio
Since it's God Of War, expect a lot of that bloodthirsty action, puzzle solving, and insanely superb storytelling as you play the adventure. Those unfamiliar with the earlier games, fear not, for the makers have gone the extra mile to tell Kratos' backstory through a well made intro that looks like an animated Tapestry infused with something from the recent James Bond movies. Afterwards, you begin the game proper, and it starts just as all hell breaks loose (Slight SPOILERS here, so look back now, purists!). Taking place directly after the cliffhanger ending of GoW II, Kratos charges head on to Mount Olympus alongside the Titans, as they seek to gain their vengeance upon the Greek Gods and ultimately defeat their almighty leader, Zeus. At this point, you take control of the rage-filled Ghost Of Sparta, cutting down enemies through a mini-tutorial until you come face to face with the first God blocking your way - Poseidon, king of the seas. Anyone who's new to these types of games will surely feel this like this is the final confrontation of a bad-ass game. However, this is GOD OF WAR, and any boss battle of this magnitude is considered normal and fair play... and it's only a taste of things to come. From this point, something happens to Kratos (again) that makes his journey for revenge harder than he expected, and after acquiring a new mission that will help him achieve his one desired goal, it falls to his own persistence and determination once more to complete the labors and tasks set forth before him... with an uncertain future waiting beyond the gate.
A couple of hours into the game and still stretching my skills into it, I can definitely say that I have my A-Game with this baby, especially when it comes to unleashing Kratos' fury and abilities on various monstrosities of Greek mythology. What I found pleasant was the fact that many useful abilities from GoW II return, such as Icarus' wings which allow Kratos to glide and fly at certain points in the game. However, the new abilities are where it's at, and early on, Kratos gets many new upgrades that do more than help traverse obstacles, they leave enemies agonizing in pain. Without offering too much of a spoiler since it was in the E3 Demo, one of these abilities is the Head Of Helios, ripped from the head of the God himself, which illuminates paths and stuns enemies with a blinding flash. Kratos can later gain new eapons and power-ups with makes him stronger and faster, but to what those are, I'll leave it for you to find out. Also, don't forget the Button Pressing mini games that prompt up usually when you're about to finish off an enemy. These are legend among GoW titles, and leaves a satisfying smirk on your face everytime a brutal kill is being shown. It's these moments that prove God Of War's worth to the PS3 crowd... and why it's simply a beautiful exclusive to own. If you still need convincing, here's a trailer to see and make your eyes pop open with excitement:
God Of War III Launch Trailer
Hands down, God Of War III os a masterpiece, and the wait was absolutely worth it. I've enjoyed the past games too much to ignore this one, and seeing Kratos' adventure come full circle is a blessed sight to my gaming eyes. I'm still on the running and enjoying my playthrough, but hopefully my words are enough to convince you that this is definitely worth the pick up, especially to those justifying a PS3 purchase at this point. Fans of the series will also get a taste of deja vu here and there, and there are easter eggs to pick up as you go along with the adventure and narrative. Bottomline, get GoW III... or face Kratos' wrath in your dreams.XD
After a whole day of busy and travelling, I managed to purchase this classic piece of gaming that's been bundled and remastered for the new PS3 generation:
That's right... KRATOS IS BACK, AND HIS RETRO ADVENTURES ARE STILL AWESOME!!!
Anyone who hasn't played the God Of War series will finally have a chance to live out these classic titles again and see the games that defined Kratos as the ultimate Greek badass and boosted sales for Sony's Playstation 2 back in the day. Remastered, enhanced, and packaged in a single Blu-Ray disc, the God Of War Collection reintroduces us to The Ghost Of Sparta, as he traverses through the world of Ancient Greece to do battle with legends, monsters, and even Gods themselves. Even with Assassin's Creed II still keeping me busy, I just had to relive the excitement of this again, especially since there's only a few months to go until Kratos returns and unleashes his fury once more in God Of War III (which has a demo included in the package)! If you own a PS3, you all owe it to yourselves to pick this up one up. It's epic at its finest.
First unveiled in Sony's official Playstation Blog site, the God Of Collection trailer shows just how tasty and nostalgic this holiday release will be to PS3 owners everywhere. For the first time, 2 classic PS2 games are getting remastered and re-released in a single blu-ray disc, and trophy support's going to be included as well, which makes things all the more sweeter. More details can be found in the site itself, but the best part about this bundle pack is getting to play the God Of War III demo from this year's E3 show. As a fan of Krastos, I can't wait, and I bet many of you feel the same. Check out the trailer below and imagine reliving those classic brutal moments in HD when the game comes out.
God Of War Collection Trailer
The God Of War Collection hits stores in November.
Looks like I'll be dining in hell again with The Ghost Of Sparta this holiday season.XD
Videogame blog site Kotaku just recently posted an article bearing good news, with Sony announcing that the first two God Of War games from the PS2 are coming to the PS3, better than ever and with trophy support to boot. That's right, Kratos' old adventures return for those not fortunate enough to have played the legendary action games that defined his existence in the Playstation community, and this will be a great chance to play catch up before God Of War III hits the PS3 on March next year. You can read the full details about this graphic enhanced, Blu-Ray rerelease on Kotaku's link here.
Time to dispense some senseless videogame violence once again. Hell yes, I don't mind reliving the adventure... plus there's Trophy support now. Sweet.XD
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