God of War

God of War is an action game created by David Jaffe and Sony's Santa Monica Studio. The series is considered a flagship franchise for PlayStation consoles with nine mainline games, with the first launching in 2005 for the PlayStation 2. The series revolves around a Spartan warrior named Kratos, who was tricked into killing his family by Ares, the Greek God of War. Kratos follows a path of vengeance against the Gods, eventually attempting to settle down in ancient Norway, though he soon crosses paths with the many Norse Gods.

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David Jaffe Says He 'Knows Where the Bodies Are Buried' When It Comes to Sony

PlayStation veteran David Jaffe shares that he 'knows where the bodies are buried' following his exclusion from the rumored new Twisted Metal game.

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8 Game Franchises That Killed Off Their Protagonist (& Kept Going)

The death of a protagonist doesn't have to mean the death of a series. These games took that idea to heart — some with better results than others.

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God of War: All the Egypt References in the Franchise

Ever since the original God of War game released in 2005, references to ancient Egypt have been appearing consistently in the franchise.

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God of War Fans Share Theories About Tyr and His Fate in Ragnarok

Fans begin to theorize as to how Tyr could significantly impact the narrative of God of War Ragnarok, as well as the future of the series.

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Sony Finally Trademarks God of War Ragnarok

Sony files for the trademark on the title God of War Ragnarok, finally confirming the name of the upcoming game a year after the initial teaser.

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God of War: Ragnarok Will Feature Expanded Shield Options

In a recent interview, God of War Ragnarok director Eric Williams discusses various different shield options in the upcoming game.

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God of War Fan Creates Impressive Giant Hades Figure

A God of War fan creates their own custom Hades figure with an impressive amount of detail, using an unlikely source as its base.

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God of War Ragnarok's Angrboda 'Controversy' Explained
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The very reveal and existence of Angrboda in Santa Monica's upcoming God of War Ragnarok proves to be contentious for all the wrong reasons.

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God of War: Ragnarok's Tyr Could Be Bigger Than Fans Expect

While God of War fans discuss Tyr's great height, his very inclusion in God of War Ragnarok will have a serious impact on the franchise.

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God of War Ragnarok Fan Shows Off Breathtaking Drawing Of Kratos

An incredibly talented artist shows off a beautiful colored drawing of Kratos, capturing his look from the much-anticipated God of War: Ragnarok.

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It's OK for God of War to End the Norse Storyline So Soon

God of War: Ragnarok is said to conclude the Norse storyline, which may be off-putting to some, but is actually a great decision for the series.

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God of War: Ragnarok's Thor is Played by Ryan Hurst; Here's Where You've Seen Him Before

God of War Ragnarok's Thor design may be controversial, Ryan Hurst (the voice of Thor) is no stranger to playing fan-favorite characters.

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God of War Ragnarok Trailer Detail Shows Kratos is Still Mourning Faye

An eagle-eyed fan points out a detail in the new God of War Ragnarok trailer that proves Kratos is still struggling with his wife’s passing.

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Cory Barlog Explains Why God of War Ragnarok is Ending the Norse Story After Just Two Games

God of War: Ragnarok was recently announced to be the end of the series' Norse story, and former director Cory Barlog explains why.

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All The PlayStation References In The New Live Action Trailer

Sony's 'Play Has No Limits' live-action commercial from PlayStation Showcase 2021 is packed with references and Easter eggs from its history.

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God of War: Ragnarok - Why Thor Looks So Different Than In the MCU

God of War: Ragnarok showed off its design for Thor, and while reception has been mixed, it is more accurate to Norse myth than the MCU version.

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All the New Characters in God of War: Ragnarok's PlayStation Showcase Trailer and Their Mythological Counterparts

God of War: Ragnarok's new gameplay trailer showcases several fresh faces for the franchise, some of which have big roles in Norse Mythology.

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God of War: Ragnarok Being the 'End of the Norse Saga' Suggests Something New to Come

God of War: Ragnarok's director confirms that Ragnarok will end the Norse saga, opening possibilities to see what's next for Kratos and Atreus.

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God of War: Ragnarok Rowing Animation Criticism Receives Backlash

Fans come to God of War: Ragnarok's defense after the game is criticized for reusing a simple animation from the previous installment.

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God of War Ragnarok May Be The End for Kratos In More Ways Than One

Some of the new God of War: Ragnarok PlayStation Showcase details reinforce the possibility of Kratos' upcoming death and end.