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God of War Ragnarok Getting Affordable Kratos & Atreus Figures by Good Smile Company

Usually, figures tend to be rather expensive, but Sony Interactive Entertainment's God of War Ragnarok will soon get a pair that won't murder your wallet.  The figures come from Good Smile Company's…

May 23, 2023 | 12:02 EDT

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God of War Ragnarok Update Adds New Game Plus, New Gear, & More

Today Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio have released a relevant update for the super-popular action-adventure game God of War: Ragnarok.  The centerpiece of the update is…

April 5, 2023 | 01:16 EDT

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God of War Ragnarok Sold 11 Million Copies

Today Sony Santa Monica Studio announced that its latest action adventure game God of War Ragnarok has sold 11 million copies. The announcement specifically mentions that we're talking bout a sell-…

February 1, 2023 | 05:46 EST

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What the Ending of God of War Ragnarok Means for the God of War Cookbook 

Over the years, video games have expanded beyond software; now players can experience their favorite titles by collecting figurines, vinyl soundtracks, and even official Lego® models. Perhaps one of…

December 15, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Take Some Sick Snapshots With The New God of War Ragnarok Photo Mode

Prepare to take only the most epic of screenshots with the new God of War Ragnarok photo mode, which allows you to customize your image in-game to get not only the perfect angle but the perfect…

December 5, 2022 | 04:15 EST

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Sindri’s Story Perfectly Embodies God of War Ragnarok’s Major Themes

God of War Ragnarok has everything you want in a big-budget blockbuster game. The action is satisfying, the set pieces are full of jaw-dropping spectacle, and the story is gripping enough to pull you…

December 2, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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God of War Ragnarok Becomes Fastest-Selling First-Party PlayStation Game in History

We all knew God of War Ragnarok was going to be a slam-dunk success this year, but we did not anticipate it to break records. The game is now the fastest-selling first-party PlayStation game in…

November 23, 2022 | 04:42 EST

God of War Ragnarok Freya Danielle Bisutti Interview
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Danielle Bisutti’s Life Lessons from God of War Ragnarok

Danielle Bisutti walked into her first table read for God of War in 2014 knowing only that she had a part in a video game. She soon learned she’d be working on the series as Freya, and the game would…

November 22, 2022 | 12:00 EST

God of War Ragnarok Review
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God of War Ragnarok Review

God of War Ragnarok is one of those rare moments in gaming. Not since I played Kingdom Hearts as a kid that I’ve been so invested in the world, characters, combat, environments, and lore surrounding…

November 7, 2022 | 03:18 EST

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God of War Ragnarok

In a constant struggle between letting go and holding on, Kratos and his son Atreus both embark on an epic and perilous journey through the nine realms. Fimbulwinter is in full swing, and Kratos and…

August 26, 2022 | 07:06 EDT

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Why Does the God of War Ragnarok Jotnar Edition Not Include a Physical Disc?

Arguably the most anticipated PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 game of the year, God of War Ragnarok will be hitting consoles on November 9. Those who have been eagerly awaiting to purchase a special…

July 18, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Will Kratos Use Mjolnir in God of War Ragnarok? | Podcast 41

Check out our Worthy of Better, Stronger Together Itch Bundle interview, we talk about ReedPop taking over E3, God of War Ragnarok finally getting a release date, and big boy Bowser coming to LEGO.…

July 11, 2022 | 07:15 EDT

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God Of War Ragnarok Release Date Finally Revealed

Sony has finally revealed the God of War Ragnarok release date. It looks like rumors of delays beyond 2022 were unfounded, as the action-adventure game hits PS5 and PS4 in November, continuing Kratos…

July 6, 2022 | 09:13 EDT

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God Of War Ragnarok Launch Apparently Set For November

God of War Ragnarok will apparently launch in November this year, according to a new report by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier. Rumors that the game will be delayed until next year are, according to…

June 10, 2022 | 10:53 EDT

Kratos in a fight that's been enhanced with accessibility features in God of War Ragnarok
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God Of War Ragnarok Accessibility Options Revealed

Sony has revealed some of the God of War accessibility options we can expect when the game lands sometime this year. Kratos' journey will have features like better subtitles, controller remapping,…

May 19, 2022 | 09:49 EDT

God of War Jotnar Shrine Locations Guide

God of War Jotnar Shrine Locations Guide

The God of War Jotnar Shrine Locations can be one of the trickier things to find in the game as they are not marked off on the map screen checklist, but that's why we're here to help! There's a total…

January 14, 2022 | 12:52 EST

God of War Wayward Spirits

God of War Wayward Spirits Guide

Need some help finding the God of War Wayward Spirits? We're here to help! There are five spirits required for the achievement, all located around the Lake of Nine and the Shores of Nine, but one…

January 14, 2022 | 12:52 EST

God of War Family Heirloom Artifact Locations Guide

God of War Family Heirloom Artifact Locations Guide

Stuck finding the God of War Family Heirloom artifact locations? We're here to help! These last five artifacts are all located in Helheim - brrrr. You'll need these for the Curator Achievement, and…

January 14, 2022 | 12:52 EST

God of War Spoils of War Artifact Locations Guide

God of War Spoils of War Artifact Locations Guide

Stuck finding all of the God of War Spoils of War Artifact Locations? We've got your back. These six artifacts are all located in Alfheim, and you will need to clear the region in order to access all…

January 14, 2022 | 12:52 EST

God of War Horns of Veithurgard Artifact Locations

God of War Horns of Veithurgard Artifact Locations Guide

Stuck finding all of the God of War Horns of Veithurgard Artifact Locations? We've got you covered. This artifact collection contains six pieces and they are all located in the Veithurgard region of…

January 14, 2022 | 12:52 EST

God of War Bottoms Up Artifact Locations

God of War Bottoms Up Artifact Locations Guide

Stuck finding the God of War Bottoms Up artifact locations? We've got you covered. These six artifacts are located throughout the Mountain region in Midgard in the game, and are required to unlock…

January 14, 2022 | 12:52 EST

God of War Abandon Ship Artifact Locations

God of War Abandon Ship Artifact Locations Guide

Having trouble with the God of War Abandon Ship Artifact Locations? We've got you covered. These nine artifacts are located around the shores of the Lake of Nine in Midgard, and are required for the…

January 14, 2022 | 12:52 EST

God of War The Faces of Magic Artifacts Locations

God of War The Faces of Magic Artifacts Locations Guide

Stuck finding all of the Faces of Magic artifacts in 2018's God of War? We've got you covered. This artifact collection comprises 9 artifacts, all masks, and all found in The River Pass region in…

January 14, 2022 | 12:52 EST

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God of War Lost and Found Artifact Locations Guide

Need help with the 2018 God of War Lost and Found artifact locations? We've got you covered. This artifact set comprises 4 artifacts and all are found in the Wildwoods area of Midgard, the first area…

January 14, 2022 | 12:52 EST

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God of War PC Release Date Revealed for Steam

Get ready to get hype -- the God of War PC release date has been revealed for Steam and you'll be able to enjoy the adventures of Kratos with stunning 4K graphics in just a few short months. The God…

October 20, 2021 | 11:48 EDT

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God of War (2018) Retroactively Improved the Series

God of War (2018) is a thoughtful game in a narratively blunt series. Despite how earlier games in Sony Santa Monica’s god-slaying epic action-adventure series have minimal narrative depth, God of…

October 6, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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New Book God Of War: B Is For Boy Swaps Hubris For Humor

Publisher Insight Editions has teamed up with Sony and author Andrea Robinson to create a humorous literary take on Kratos' journey through the nine realms of Norse mythology. God of War: B Is For…

July 7, 2020 | 09:16 EDT

God of War the Card Game
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God of War: The Card Game now Available

Kratos and his son Atreus return in tabletop form this time around, as Sony's God of War becomes a brand new card game.  Players will take on the role of the Norns in God of War: The Card Game. As…

October 27, 2019 | 08:10 EDT

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Raising Kratos Is A God Of War Documentary Coming Soon To YouTube

If you loved 2018's God of War and want to know how it was made, you're in luck. Sony is making a documentary about the adventures of Kratos and his kid Atreus. It's called Raising Kratos and it's…

April 22, 2019 | 10:00 EDT

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Bring A Halt To Ragnarok In God Of War: The Card Game

2018's God of War was a pretty darn good game, all things considered. If you liked it as much as we did, you'll be happy to learn there's a card game on the way. God of War: The Card Game brings…

April 20, 2019 | 11:20 EDT

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BAFTA Games Awards 2019 Winners Announced - God Of War Wins Big

The winners of the 2019 BAFTA Games Awards have been announced. The ceremony was held yesterday and hosted by comedian Dara O'Briain, a longtime gaming fan. God of War took a total of five awards,…

April 5, 2019 | 09:49 EDT

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God of War (2018)

Kratos is back. This time with a boy. Trying to keep out of the shadow of gods, Kratos is in a new land. Of course, it's not long until he runs into some Norse gods. From the PlayStation Store…

January 13, 2019 | 08:50 EST

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Kill Gods Again in God of War New Game+ Later This Month

Sony announced today that the long-awaited God of War New Game+ mode will come on later this month, on August 20th as a free update. The announcement today comes almost two months after Sony…

August 8, 2018 | 11:07 EDT

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Sony E3 2018: God of War New Game Plus

Sony confirmed at their E3 2018 Showcase that God of War (our review) will be getting a new game plus mode. Sony boss Shawn Layden announced the mode during the intermission of their Showcase. Sony…

June 11, 2018 | 10:31 EDT

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God Of War Sells Five Million Copies In First Month

God of War has topped 5 million copies sold in its first month of launch. The news came via Sony's "Investor Relations Day" presentation, in which Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO John Kodera…

May 26, 2018 | 02:08 EDT

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God of War’s Hub World Is A Blueprint For Future Hubs | Bullet Points

There's a crucial difference between the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon trilogies: their hub worlds. The former has a world map in the first game akin to Super Mario World where you move your…

May 21, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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God of War Review - The Adventures of Mad Dad and Sad Lad

I don't remember the first M-rated game I ever played. I think it's Perfect Dark, but I'd have to go back in time to check and I don't have that ability. However, I do remember the first game I…

May 12, 2018 | 02:00 EDT

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God of War Becomes Fastest-Selling PS4 Exclusive of All Time

God of War has become the PlayStation 4’s fastest-selling exclusive ever, according to a post on the PlayStation Blog. Santa Monica Studio’s critically-acclaimed continuation of the series sold 3.1…

May 3, 2018 | 05:05 EDT

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E3 2017 - God of War Trailer Running on a Standard PS4, More Details

After a lengthy trailer was shown at the PlayStation E3 conference, God of War Director Cory Barlog spoke more about the game and the specifics of the demo on the YouTube Live at E3 channel. Barlog…

June 13, 2017 | 04:31 EDT

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PlayStation E3 2017 - God of War Coming Early 2018

Sony's E3 conference was a constant stream of trailers and of course this included a trailer for the next God of War giving an early 2018 release window for the game. The trailer shows Kratos and his…

June 12, 2017 | 10:48 EDT

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[Rumor] Youtube Gaming Leaks God of War's November Release Date

Just hours before Sony's E3 2017 press conference kicks off, it has come to our attention that the upcoming God of War sequel, creatively titled God of War, is yet another casualty in the great leak…

June 12, 2017 | 07:44 EDT

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E3 2016 - God of War to Be a Personal Story for Kratos in a New, Seamless Setting

Major details about God of War have been released during E3, and many of them revolve around the gameplay elements seen in the trailer shown at Sony's conference.  The new God of War is no longer…

June 17, 2016 | 10:23 EDT

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Sony E3 2016 - God of War

Starting off Sony's conference this year was a crazy orchestra, followed by a child sitting in the snow playing. When he is called inside we get our big starting reveal: Kratos. The God of War is…

June 13, 2016 | 10:19 EDT

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[Rumor] God of War 4 Might Be Going To Valhalla

It's been a while since we last saw Kratos, the angriest man to ever walk the face of the earth and the afterlife, do his thing to various Greek deities, but a new rumor suggests that the tattooed…

April 5, 2016 | 08:30 EDT

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Sony's Santa Monica Studio Confirms New God of War Game

According to Cory Barlog, the Creative Director at Sony's Santa Monica Studio, there is a new installment of the God of War franchise currently in development. During a presentation at Sony's…

December 6, 2014 | 10:10 EST