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Religion in Games: Less a Leap of Faith, More a Suspension of Belief
I’ve no idea why, but it seems no accident that the week before Easter I went back to start over the original Assassin’s Creed, the only game I’ve ever played that is set in the Holy Land. Never have I been someone of faith. I’m a confirmed Episcopalian, a sect I’ve often trivialized as Catholics…
By Owen Good Published April 4, 2010 -
This Week In Comics
New format time! Let’s try this. I go to my local comics shop on Wednesdays, sometimes skipping and going on every other Wednesday. This week, among the stuff I’d be picking up is the Previews catalog, which might be the most technologically backwards thing that I do. It’s a catalog for comics that will be…
By Stephen Totilo Published March 31, 2010 -
Prince of Persia Has Lost Players to God of War, Says Ubisoft
The animation director for Prince of Persia says the game’s suffered from a migration of players away from it and to the God of War series, and says his game’s tamer visuals, particularly death animations, are the reason why. “When we make questionnaires and we ask, ‘what did you play in the past?’ The answer’s…
By Owen Good Published March 25, 2010 -
Custom God Of War III Console Has Its Eye On You
There’s a televised God of War trivia competition on Spike tonight. What fun. There is one bright spot emerging from the charade, though: the winner’s prize, which is this custom God of War III PlayStation 3 console. It’s laser-etched, and only one has been made. So you won’t be getting one. Makes you wonder why,…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 16, 2010 -
ModNation Dated, Kratos, Ratchet & Clank, And Nathan Drake Join The Race
Want to know how to get Ratchet & Clank, Kratos, and Nathan Drake figures for ModNation Racers when it hits stores on May 25? It all depends on which retailer you preorder the game from. Don’t you love retailer-exclusive preorder bonuses? Me neither, but Sony seems to enjoy them, so much so that the company…
By Mike Fahey Published March 15, 2010 -
If Cut God of War III Ending Returns as DLC, It ‘Would be Free’
We’ve heard that God of War III had a pretty involved postscript that had to be trimmed from the game. The game’s director explained why to Kotaku Talk Radio, but said if it does come back, it’ll be free. Speaking somewhat generically to avoid spoilers, Stig Asmussen said the game originally called for so many…
By Owen Good Published March 14, 2010 -
Speaking Of God Of War, Here Are The Latest Clash Of The Titans Screens
If you are going to compare a game to God of War, why not use the game based on the remake of the movie that surely held some inspiration for God of War in the first place? Developer Game Republic really has it rough. EA’s Dante’s Inferno garnered sharp criticism from many a gamer and…
By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2010 -
God Of War Tears Head Off Copycat Claims
In 2008, Jonathan Bissoon-Dath and Jennifer Barrette-Herzog sued Sony and God of War creator David Jaffe for copyright infringement over the original PS2 game. That case has now been dismissed. While official notice of the motion has yet to be published on public court records, one of the accused – game designer David Jaffe –…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 10, 2010 -
So, How Much Did It Cost To Make God Of War III?
It’s not often we’re told how much a company spends making a video game. So when Sony discloses how much coin was spent developing God Of War III, we’ll note it down. According to John Hight, from Sony’s Santa Monica studio, the blockbuster cost USD$44 million. With the average cost of producing a current-gen game…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 9, 2010 -
God Of War III’s Ending Snipped, Might Make A Comeback Later
Spanning three excellent, bloody titles, Sony’s God of War trilogy has finally come to an end with the release of God of War III. But did you know there was originally an end after the end? Speaking with GameTrailers, Senior Producer Steve Caterson says in response to questions of whether any content from the game…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 9, 2010 -
Jaffe: Sony Lawyers Should Start Sending Out Some Letters
On his blog, David Jaffe writes that similarities between Microsoft’s upcoming Scrap Metal and Sony’s Twisted Metal, as well as the film title “War of the Gods,” should both rate “a sternly worded legal letter,” from Sony’s lawyer-mans. Jaffe, the designer who directed both Twisted Metal and God of War emphasizes that he doesn’t own…
By Owen Good Published March 5, 2010 -
When Does God of War Go Too Far? When Someone Laughs
What is considered out of bounds for the God of War series? It’s not violence, as players will decapitate and eviscerate enemies with gory, glorious detail. It’s not sex, either, as God of War III continues the series’ naughty mini-game tradition. It’s the laughs. “If we start laughing,” God of War III director Stig Asmussen…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 4, 2010 -
Why We Play Games, And Why We Grumble About Them
Sometimes, one gamer’s flaw is another’s feature. Even the highest-rated games aren’t always perfect – but what determines the flaws we’ll tolerate versus the ones we can’t forgive? It all depends on why you play games. Some of our best-loved gaming experiences, from God Hand to Psychonauts, earn adoration for the strength of their ideas…
Leigh Alexander Published February 25, 2010 -
David Jaffe Took Your Calls, Needed 15 Bleeps
Eat Sleep Play’s David Jaffe joined our one-hour live podcast this week to take any and all questions and cursing when he damn well wanted to. Plus answers to God of War, Heartland and other questions from all of you. Jaffe talked about hoping he can return to the God of War series he created,…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 24, 2010 -
Lonely? Give Us a Call and Chat with Jaffe and Campbell Now!
Join us live today on CBS Radio for our latest episode of Kotaku Talk Radio. We’ll have Eat Sleep Play co-founders David Jaffe and Scott Campbell. Call in now to talk to the duo. The show kicks off at 11 a.m. MT, 1 p.m. ET. Want to be heard on Kotaku Talk Radio? Call us…
By Brian Crecente Published February 24, 2010 -
Chat Live with David Jaffe and Scott Campbell Later Today. Do It!!
Join us live later today on CBS Radio for our latest episode of Kotaku Talk Radio with God of War’s David Jaffe and Twisted Metal’s Scott Campbell, the co-founders of Eat Sleep Play. The duo will be joining your Kotaku Talk Radio hosts today at 11 a.m. Kotaku Time (that’s 1pm ET, 10am PT), giving…
By Brian Crecente Published February 24, 2010 -
Two Guests Are Better Than One: Chat with David Jaffe and Scott Campbell Live
This Wednesday, the founders of Eat Sleep Play, Scott Campbell and David Jaffe, joins us for our weekly podcast and to take your calls. Scott Campbell, former head of Incognito Entertainment and co-director of Twisted Metal, and David Jaffe, director of the Twisted Metal series and God of War, will be on Kotaku Talk Radio…
By Brian Crecente Published February 23, 2010 -
Kratos Could Have Been A Little Elf (Or A Blind Wizard)
The journey a game, and its characters, take from concept to console is usually an interesting one, but in God of War’s case, it seems particularly so. Especially for its leading man, Kratos. Ken Feldman, lead artist on the original God of War game, has told Official PlayStation magazine that while designing the star of…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 19, 2010 -
The God Of Casemods Rages At His Legless Future
This is a PC casemod. Meaning there’s a personal computer somewhere inside that mannequin of Kratos, star of Sony’s God of War series. Meaning terror is only ever a spreadsheet away. I admire the intent. And the craftsmanship. But the execution? No way I could have that thing anywhere near me while using a PC.…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 2, 2010 -
My, God Of War III, What A Big Box You Have…
Earlier today, you saw the final box art for the regular edition of Sony’s God of War III, featuring Kratos giving you the big, angry Greek eye. Here’s what the collector’s edition looks like. Because it comes in a chest, and includes a ton of stuff like art books and soundtracks, we’d figured the box…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 29, 2010