God of War

It Sucks To Be A Mom In God Of War

In God of War, being a mother will end your life, either literally or metaphorically. Much has been written about the game’s depiction of series protagonist Kratos and his journey as a father. The game centers on his strained connection to his son, Atreus. Each major mission is a story beat that takes players through…

God Of War, One Month Later

The new God of War didn’t need downloadable content or multiplayer to remain interesting throughout its first month. It had patches, easter eggs and even a big social media controversy. God of War came out on Friday, April 20, same day as Nintendo Labo, but reviews started running a week earlier. Many, including ours, were…

God Of War Gets The Stress Of Parenthood Right

Video games’ version of paternalism is usually reductive: parents and children rarely stray from the roles of protector and charge. You, the player, are almost always the parent (and always a father), chaperoning a character who is vulnerable. Occasional games like The Last of Us screw around with the traditional setup of those roles, reversing…

I Think I Like Game Patches Too Much

Upon turning on my PlayStation 4 most days, I hope to hear the telltale trill that one of my games has been updated. A patch! My game has changed! Hopefully for the better. I have bought into the idea that games are not unchanging things. I have embraced the concept that the games I buy…

Players Are Using God of War‘s Photo Mode To Turn Kratos Into A Goofball

Finally, Kratos can crack a big smile. The new photo mode for God of War dropped yesterday, and players are having a blast with it. You can change Kratos and Atreus’s facial expressions with it, which players are using to their full advantage: It’s nice to see those two enjoy themselves for once! Players aren’t…

An Ode To Kratos’ Nipples

Kratos’ magnificent beard has received a lot of attention. That’s fair enough – it is stately facial hair worthy of recognition. Yet when I sat down to play God of War, the first thing that struck me about Kratos’ physical evolution wasn’t his face rug. It wasn’t the care so clearly worn on his face.…

God of War’s photo mode is coming today with patch 1.20! You’ll be able to change Kratos and Atreus’ expressions, as well as fiddle with the aperture, add some borders and throw on a filter. Some God Of War emoji stickers are also hitting the app store today, and yes, one of them is just…

Oh No, My Bones

Today on Highlight Reel we have shattered wrists, late game God of War glitches, chocobo detours, and much more! Watch the video then talk about your favorite highlight in the comments below. Be sure to check out, like, and share the original videos via the links below. Subscribe to Kotaku on YouTube for more! Catch…

I Hate God of War‘s Trolls

God of War is an interesting, complicated game that’s drawn a lot of attention over the past couple weeks. I didn’t enjoy it as much as some did, and that’s all because of one thing: those damned trolls. The first time we see a troll in God of War, it’s the payoff to an emotional…

This Week In The Business: I Can’t Believe It’s Not Theft!

QUOTE | “When we see people innovate in an interesting and impactful way, we are very quick to figure out how to capture inspiration from innovation. When we see things that appeal to our audiences, we are very good at being inspired by those.” – Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick uses his verbal judo black…

I Hate How Much I Want A PlayStation 4 Pro

When I first heard about the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X, I thought they were the dumbest things. Upgrading a console at the midpoint of a generation was unfathomable to me, and I think developers should design for whatever framerate they want rather than whatever gamers demand. But as more games come out…

Kotaku Reacts To God Of War

Almost everyone at Kotaku is playing God of War, and we cannot stop talking about it. Here’s what we’re saying. Here’s something I need you to know about Jason Schreier. He will sometimes drop messages like this into slack with no provocation or follow up: He offers no details. He sits directly to my left,…

Photo Mode Needed

I have been spoiled by Mad Max, Horizon Zero Dawn and Assassin’s Creed Origins. I have come to expect that I can unhook the camera in the beautiful game I’m playing and take some shots. I am impatient for God of War to get its photo mode. What we know of the photo mode is…

What’s Next For God Of War

God of War tells an unusually satisfying, self-contained story. But because it exists in this age of interconnected universes and unending franchises, it also contains plenty of hints about where the series might go next. Spoilers! This post will spoil everything about the ending of God of War. The spoilers come immediately after this warning.…

God of War Has An Avengers: Infinity War Easter Egg

Kratos has an obvious connection to the Avengers, but there’s a more subtle one lurking in the new God of War: Turns out the game has its own Infinity Gauntlet. Play through Sindri’s Family Business quest and you’ll get your hands on an accessory called the Shattered Gauntlet of Ages. It has three sockets and…

God Of War Sure Has Been Getting A Lot Of Patches

God of War is a very good game that has been getting an unprecedented number of title updates. The PS4 exclusive launched on April 20 and in its first 11 days of release has been updated eight times. The most recent patch, which upgraded the game to version 1.17, was released on Friday, ending a…

Monster Hunter Player Nails it

Today on Highlight Reel we have stylish moves, God of War dad advice, Far Cry 5 glitches, and much more! Watch the video then talk about your favorite highlight in the comments below. Be sure to check out, like, and share the original videos via the links below. Subscribe to Kotaku on YouTube for more!…

Why God of War Took Five Years To Make

On today’s special bonus episode of Kotaku Splitscreen, God of War director Cory Barlog joins the show to talk about JRPGs, text size, and what the future looks like for Kratos and fam. Warning: This chat is extremely spoilery!!! You can listen to the whole thing with our fancy embedded player, get an MP3 right…

The Misadventures Of Playing God Of War With My Dad

I played the first few hours of the newest God of War—a game about a father, son, and their host of relationship issues—with my dad. The experience turned out exactly as I anticipated: it involved a series of mishaps, frustrations, and a ton of laughs. Warning: Mild Spoilers to Follow When the latest entry in…

God of War Players Uncover A Secret Hidden In The Collector’s Edition Map

Players are working their way through God of War’s endgame for every secret and bonus, and one has been found in an unlikely place: a cloth map that came with the game’s two collector’s editions. The map turned out to contain a particularly complex puzzle. If you don’t want to tackle it yourself, it’s all…