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God of War Ragnarok Developer Trying to Limit Exposure to Leaks

God of War Ragnarok Developer Trying to Limit Exposure to Leaks

Santa Monica Studio asked to be considerate of those "who do not want to accidentally see clips, gameplay, or narrative spoilers."

God of War Ragnarok – 11 More Details You Should Know About

God of War Ragnarok – 11 More Details You Should Know About

Ahead of God of War Ragnarok's imminent launch, plenty more details on the game have emerged courtesy of a recent round of hands-on previews.

God of War Ragnarok Leaks Are “Just So Disappointing,” Says Cory Barlog

God of War Ragnarok Leaks Are “Just So Disappointing,” Says Cory Barlog

The highly-anticipated sequel has seen physical copies be shipped out by some retailers over a week ahead of its impending launch.

Sony’s New Studio and Naughty Dog Are Co-Developing “an Exciting New Project in a Beloved Franchise”

Sony’s New Studio and Naughty Dog Are Co-Developing “an Exciting New Project in a Beloved Franchise”

A job listing confirms that the newly-established San Diego studio is co-developing a new instalment in an established Naughty Dog franchise.

PS5 Crosses 2 Million Units Sold in Japan, as per Famitsu

PS5 Crosses 2 Million Units Sold in Japan, as per Famitsu

The publication's weekly charts revealed that the PS5 sold 1,749,737 units in its lifetime, while the Digital Edition reached 278,046 sales.

SIE London Studio Confirms its PS5 Title is a Co-op Game Set in Fantasy London

SIE London Studio Confirms its PS5 Title is a Co-op Game Set in Fantasy London

The developer says its next game – which is not a VR title unlike Blood and Truth – is going to be its most ambitious project to date.

God of War Ragnarok Receives Brief Launch Trailer Ahead of Imminent Release

God of War Ragnarok Receives Brief Launch Trailer Ahead of Imminent Release

God of War Ragnarok's launch trailer is brief but packed, hyping up its upcoming November 8 launch for PS5 and PS4.

Nioh 2 Leads PS Plus Essential Lineup for November 2022

Nioh 2 Leads PS Plus Essential Lineup for November 2022

LEGO Harry Potter Collection and Heavenly Bodies will also joining. All three games will be available starting November 1.

The Last of Us Standalone Multiplayer Title Could be Free-to-Play, According to New Job Listing

The Last of Us Standalone Multiplayer Title Could be Free-to-Play, According to New Job Listing

The Live Ops Producer listing is for a "major new multiplayer title" with experience "supporting a AAA, free-to-play, live title" cited as a bonus skill.

Sony is Creating a New Internal Development Team in Partnership With Visual Arts

Sony is Creating a New Internal Development Team in Partnership With Visual Arts

The team will work on an unannounced "high visibility project" in collaboration with The Last of Us and Uncharted developer Naughty Dog.

God of War Ragnarok – Photo Mode Coming Post-Launch, More Details Later

God of War Ragnarok – Photo Mode Coming Post-Launch, More Details Later

Details will be revealed for the mode "closer to when we plan to release it," says the developer. The title is out on November 9th for PS4 and PS5.

Sony’s Approach to Remakes and Remasters is Heavily Misguided

Sony’s Approach to Remakes and Remasters is Heavily Misguided

Sony's apparent insistence on developing remasters and remakes for games that don't need them is the wrong strategy.

God of War Ragnarok – Combat Design, New Mechanics, and More Detailed in Developer Diary

God of War Ragnarok – Combat Design, New Mechanics, and More Detailed in Developer Diary

Along with new abilities for each weapon and drop-down attacks, players can use the Blade Grapple to close the distance on enemies.

God of War Ragnarok’s Combat is “Considerably” More Brutal Than its Predecessor, Developer Says

God of War Ragnarok’s Combat is “Considerably” More Brutal Than its Predecessor, Developer Says

Combat designer Mihir Sheth says the upcoming sequel is upping the ante where the brutality of its combat is concerned.

The Last of Us Part 2’s Laura Bailey Would “Definitely” Play Abby Again

The Last of Us Part 2’s Laura Bailey Would “Definitely” Play Abby Again

"I know there was a lot of drama and response to her character, but it was one of the most influential roles I’ve had in my life," the actor says.

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection’s Launch Player Count on PC is Lower Than Any Other Sony Release

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection’s Launch Player Count on PC is Lower Than Any Other Sony Release

The remastered collection saw a launch peak of just under 11,000 players on Steam, which is lower than the likes of Days Gone, Horizon Zero Dawn, and more.

God of War Ragnarok Focuses on Refining God of War (2018)’s Mechanics Rather Than Reinventing Them, Director Says

God of War Ragnarok Focuses on Refining God of War (2018)’s Mechanics Rather Than Reinventing Them, Director Says

"Sequels are not always going to be as major a step. They're going to be refined, and they're going to be a continuation," says Eric Williams.

God of War Ragnarok’s Development “Wasn’t Restricted in Any Way” by PS4’s Hardware

God of War Ragnarok’s Development “Wasn’t Restricted in Any Way” by PS4’s Hardware

"We didn't really feel that we were restricted in any way, because all the goals that we set out to do, we were able to achieve," Sony Santa Monica's Bruno Velazquez says.

Naughty Dog is “Staying Focused” on Bringing “Current and Future Games” to PC

Naughty Dog is “Staying Focused” on Bringing “Current and Future Games” to PC

Following Uncharted's PC launch, the developer says it's "able to look ahead to the future of Naughty Dog games on PC more excitedly than ever."

God of War Ragnarok is Destined to be One of 2022’s Biggest Games

God of War Ragnarok is Destined to be One of 2022’s Biggest Games

SIE Santa Monica Studio's upcoming sequel is set to take the world by storm.