God of War

How To Beat A Tough Video Game Boss

Over the last few years, I’ve started playing more difficult video games. Unfortunately, tough video games tend to include tough boss fights, and I don’t really like tough boss fights. This piece originally appeared 6/27/18. From the blood-starved beast in Bloodborne, to the Valkyrie queen in God of War, to Diablos in Monster Hunter: World…

Five God Of War Moves I Never Used Before New Game+

God of War has a complex and entertaining combat system, but you wouldn’t know it from my first playthrough of the game. Sure, I knew about all the moves and combos that were available to me, but I spent most of my time relying on the same handful of attacks. I’ve been playing the recently…

God Of War‘s New Game Plus Actually Does Feel Like A New Game

God of War’s New Game Plus mode doesn’t offer any radical spins on the game’s formula, but does reveal how much fun the game is when you’re given all the tools it offers you for all your beheadings and beatdowns. Kratos fans who want reasons to keep playing the new God of War have been…

And Now For Some Award-Winning God Of War Photography

God of War has a very nice photography mode, which was put to the test recently in an official contest held by PlayStation The winning entries were fantastic. Stuff like this: And this: I wanted to draw particular attention to another of the winners though, Cristiano Bonora, who for weeks has been filling his Flickr…

God of War’s long-awaited New Game Plus will arrive on August 20, Sony said today. The mode comes in a free update and will offer new gear, tougher enemies with “new tricks up their sleeves,” and an option to skip cinematics. No word on whether you’ll be able to change the size of Kratos’s beard.

A God Of War (And Boy) For Your Desk

In November, NECA will be releasing this action figure two-pack that includes both Kratos and Boy. Advertised as a “7” scale action figure 2-pack”, obviously only Kratos is actually clocking in at that height. The pack also includes a bunch of weapons, fire and frost effects and Mimir’s head. They’ve captured Kratos’ joyful and optimistic…

Anatomy Of A Brutal God Of War Boss Fight

Weekends are a great time for relaxing, reading, or spending time with loved ones. Or, if you’re me, you can spend an entire weekend trying to beat the Valkyrie Queen in God of War Valkyrie fights are among the more straightforward of the many challenges in Sony Santa Monica’s fantastic Nordic murder-fest. Each one is…

God Of War Players Find Its Final Secret Disappointing, So They’re Still Looking

At San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend, members of the Sony Santa Monica studio teased a clue for what they said was God of War’s last secret. Since then, players have been racing to try and find it. Today, they apparently found it, although some aren’t sure about that— the discovery has been so lackluster…

Nothing Beats A Great Gaming Dodge

A perfectly timed dodge is already a thing of beauty. Adding kick-ass slow motion afterwards makes it even better. I’m convinced there’s no better feeling in all of video games than a dodge into a slow motion action move. In games, I’ll spend all my points upgrading my dodge in hope of chasing this highly…

The Art Of God Of War

God of War is one of the best-looking video games ever made. That didn’t just happen, of course; a ton of hard work went into it, and that all started with the game’s art team. In tonight’s Fine Art feature you’ll find a showcase of concept art that first established the world and characters players…

Today is Father’s Day, and there’s a special new God of War trailer to mark the occasion. It’s full of soaring music that tugs at the heart strings, but it also spoils one of the more moving moments in the game.

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…