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The Future of God of War Should Take Notes From Its Past

With the Norse saga of God of War in the rearview mirror, now is the perfect to time to discuss the future of the franchise.

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The Next God of War Can't Walk Back Some of the Norse Saga's Best Additions

The next God of War game can't afford to neglect a tradition it started in God of War Ragnarok without it potentially feeling like a step backward.

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Why God of War Separating Kratos and Atreus Would Be a Double-Edged Sword

It seems likely that Atreus and Kratos will be separated in the next God of War game, and this comes with some key advantages and disadvantages.

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God of War's Next Saga Can Hit the Ground Running By Following One Early-Game Trend From The Norse Saga

The two most recent God of War games have instantly memorable, action-packed openings, and the series' next big entry should follow suit.

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God of War Creator Criticizes Atreus as 'Terrible'

God of War series creator offers some harsh criticism of Atreus, characterizing Kratos's son as an all-around 'terrible character.'

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God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla is a Good Sign That The Norse Era Won’t Be Abandoned Completely

God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla shows that Norse characters still have a role to play in stories and games focused on other mythologies.

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Comparing God of War's Cronus to Hades 2's

Both God of War and Hades 2 feature Chronos as a significant character, but the franchises take decidedly different approaches to his inclusion.

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God of War's Next Big Bad Has a Tough Challenge Ahead of Them

The God of War franchise has had some incredibly iconic villains over the years, and the next big bad is going to have a tough time following them.

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God of War Ragnarok PC Port Confirmed, But There's a Big Catch

God of War Ragnarok's PC port is confirmed during the PlayStation State of Play, but there is a serious catch that could limit who gets to play it.

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Kratos' Purpose Needs to be Clear in New God of War

Kratos' goal needs to be redefined in the new God of War title.

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God of War's Rumored Atreus Game Shouldn't Rush Its Weapons Arsenal

It's been heavily rumored that an Atreus-led God of War spinoff is in the works, and if that's true, then it shouldn't rush its protagonist's weapons.

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God of War Ragnarok PC Port Announcement Is Imminent, Leaker Claims

Sony is gearing up to announce the much-anticipated PC port of Santa Monica Studio's God of War Ragnarok, according to a prominent leaker.

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An Egyptian God of War Should Be More Like The Greek Games Than The Norse Ones in One Way

If God of War explores the Egyptian pantheon, the franchise has an exciting chance to explore lore that the Norse saga set aside.

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Santa Monica Studio Job Listing Appears to Confirm New God of War Game

A new job listing on Santa Monica Studio's website strongly hints that development on the next God of War game is officially underway.

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In Defense of God of War Ragnarok’s Ironwood

Despite some criticisms about Ironwood's pace, this section in God of War: Ragnarok serves an important purpose in the game's story.

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God of War: One Kratos Arc Has Overstayed Its Welcome

God of War will need to move its narrative forward in a major way, and tossing one prominent theme in the bin could help achieve this end.

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The Next God of War Can Borrow a Dragon's Dogma 2 Trick

Dragon's Dogma 2 has some pretty innovative features, and there's one element of the game that would work wonders in a new God of War title.

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God of War Player Spots a Lore Tablet in Real Life

A God of War player shares an interesting real-life find from a theme park that looks like it was pulled straight from the Norse games.

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God of War: Is Atreus Ready for the Mantle of Protagonist?

Atreus will most likely take over as the lead of God of War, and many fans may be wondering if the character is ready for this role.

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After God of War Ragnarok's Valhalla DLC, Kratos Has More Than Earned His Retirement

Kratos made a triumphant return in God of War Ragnarok's Valhalla DLC, and the expansion should be his last appearance as the series' star.