Corey Barlog Comments on GOWIII

[qzak]

Sony talks God of War III
Tuesday 22-May-2007 11:00 AM

Surely, Sony Computer Entertainment would be mad not to bring its flagship gore-fest God of War to the PlayStation 3 - and if the latest hints are anything to go by the Santa Monica studio is at least considering it.

"There's definitely the enthusiasm of us wanting to do that, to make the God of War III," series director Cory Barlog told ShackNews, "but there's obviously no commitment to that right now."

Right, so officially they're not working on it but that doesn't stop him offering thoughts on what a third game in the series would feature.

"Put it this way. If we ever do get to make God of War III, it'll have connections to all the games, just like [God of War PSP] has direct links to [God of War] II. So if you go and you play this game, if you remember in II or you go back and play II, you'll see situations that are directly explained because of the PSP [version] and [this game] helps flesh out [the mythology] even more. All these games have a connection to each other."

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If your memory goes as far back as 2005, you'll remember that magazine press reported a PS3 God of War instalment alongside the second PS2 version. Perhaps SCE will have something to say about it come E3 in July.

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[totobeni]

is it only me or did or Barlog is so awesome

"There's definitely the enthusiasm of us wanting to do that, to make the God of War III," series director Cory Barlog told ShackNews, "but there's obviously no commitment to that right now."

no

"Put it this way. If we ever do get to make God of War III, it'll have connections to all the games, just like [God of War PSP] has direct links to [God of War] II. So if you go and you play this game, if you remember in II or you go back and play II, you'll see situations that are directly explained because of the PSP [version] and [this game] helps flesh out [the mythology] even more. All these games have a connection to each other."

...i think they just not want to confirm GOW3 now just to force us to buy GOW PSP...

[cliffbo]

Barlog the wizzard

[LaLiLuLeLo]

How would confirming a GoW3 keep me from buying the new PSP game???? :laugh:

[EvilTaru]

GEEZ I wonder what Tim Moss is doing with all those PS3 dev kits if Santa Monica isn't working on God of War 3, I guess they're going to take the risk of starting a completely different franchise because we all know Santa Monica likes to take a lot of risks like making new IP launch games... oh wait.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/EvilTaru/Indifferent2.gif

[cliffbo]

is it only me or did or Barlog is so awesome



no



...i think they just not want to confirm GOW3 now just to force us to buy GOW PSP...

what's the logic here?

[gnznroses]

for the love of god, i hope they replace Barlog. GOW2 was a huge letdown.

[Diresu]

for the love of god, i hope they replace Barlog. GOW2 was a huge letdown.

...Thats either the worst joke ever, or the worst opinion ever. Pick ether.

[GTShotoKen]

Didn't Barlog already talk about GoW3 during the GoW2 launch where he asked everyone if they wanted GoW3 on PS3 at 1080p and rumble.

I know they have to be doing some rough planning (they already have the story and the majority of the script done I believe because I remember David Jaffe talking about how that side of things was done for a while).

I guess the only true thing everyone is waiting for is to hear a definitive confirmation of when they will have a dedicated team to the next title.

[the poe collector]

for the love of god, i hope they replace Barlog. GOW2 was a huge letdown.

How so?

[curryking1]

...Thats either the worst joke ever, or the worst opinion ever. Pick ether.

I pick.. 3! :P

[Diresu]

I pick.. 3! :P

No thinking outside the box damnit! ..mhm...box...in a box...*goes to play Metal Gear and pick on poor soldiers with cardboard box tricks*

[LaLiLuLeLo]

for the love of god, i hope they replace Barlog. GOW2 was a huge letdown.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Lalilulelo/lex-luthor-wrong.jpg

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[LiquidEagle]

:laugh: nice...

GoW3's gonna rock bitches, just like 1 & 2 BOTH did.

[dendj55]

for the love of god, i hope they replace Barlog. GOW2 was a huge letdown.

Why do you say that? I love GOW2, I thought it was on par or maybe even better than the original. What made you not like it?

[Black Dragon37]

How so?GOW2 was a patched-up version of GOW1.

It's pretty much more of the same without much new stuff added.

I like the game, but I can understand where gnznroses is coming from.

[the poe collector]

GOW2 was a patched-up version of GOW1.

It's pretty much more of the same without much new stuff added.

I like the game, but I can understand where gnznroses is coming from.

Even if you prefer one game over the other they both are great games and I don't know how someone could trash either one.
And when you say the sequel didn't add much do you mean gameplay or the length of the game?

[Black Dragon37]

Gameplay.

Pegasus aside, it's the same as GOW1.

[the poe collector]

Gameplay.

Pegasus aside, it's the same as GOW1.

I'm not sure how that's supposed to be a bad thing.

If the first game is so much better why would you want the controls or formula to drastically change?

Two of the main problems people had with GoW 1 were the lack of bosses and game's length and GoW 2 fixes both.

[Diresu]

Gameplay.

Pegasus aside, it's the same as GOW1.

...Why would you change gameplay thats nearly perfect? That would be beyond retarded. More of the same when a game is excellent is what you want. Hell, its what I want.

Thats like saying "man why didn't kojima make mgs 3 a cart racer!? I mean who wants more of the same?!" That "must change " mentality is just dumb. If the gameplay was broken, then change it. God Of War is hailed as one of if not THE greatest action game ever made, why change it? For that matter, I hope GoW3 is more of the same.

[dendj55]

Nicely put Diresu. If it ain't broke don't fix it!

[makeitlookreal]

There is no doubt that a God of War III is going to be made.

Sony is just going crazy with secrecy again.

[AC!D]

I thought they added a lot to God of war 2.

The slowing down time dynamic, the grappling dynamic, new weapons, new magics, pegassus, some really cool bosses especially the opening boss fight ( im sure we know which game devs helped Sony Santa Monica with this one).

[rpgamer_2k5]

There is no doubt that a God of War III is going to be made.

Sony is just going crazy with secrecy again. They've even hidden a feature that connects the PS3 directly to SETI. ;)

I'm looking forward to God of War II, even though I haven't played the first. I've seen it play though. Seriously fucking amazing, I don't expect the III or GOW PSP (probably the first one I'll play) to be any different. :)

[gnznroses]

the GOW2 story was weak. had no depth to it whatsoever. didn't make you give a damn about it at all. level design was also very spotty.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Man, you crazy.

[Diresu]

Man, you crazy.

Thats putting it lightly. Also, I am playing it right now and its the complete opposite of what you say gnznroses.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I think someone switched his copy of GOW2 with Ghost Rider the game while he wasn't looking :P

[LiquidEagle]

:lol:

[Carlos]

for the love of god, i hope they replace Barlog. GOW2 was a huge letdown.
What?

What'd you just say?

Have you even gone through the ENTIRE fucking game?

[Diresu]

What?

What'd you just say?

Have you even gone through the ENTIRE fucking game?

You don't have to. That game has the best first level EVER.

[Carlos]

I know that. But the game gets better and better and better....I just can't believe he said that.

[Diresu]

I know that. But the game gets better and better and better....I just can't believe he said that.

Yea well, some people's kids =/

[Black Dragon37]

...Why would you change gameplay thats nearly perfect? That would be beyond retarded. More of the same when a game is excellent is what you want. Hell, its what I want.

Thats like saying "man why didn't kojima make mgs 3 a cart racer!? I mean who wants more of the same?!" That "must change " mentality is just dumb. If the gameplay was broken, then change it. God Of War is hailed as one of if not THE greatest action game ever made, why change it? For that matter, I hope GoW3 is more of the same.It's not about asking for change. It's about asking for more on top of perfection.

And only Pegasus was the "on top" in GOW2, and even that didn't get enough play. The rest is new moves, new magic, and a patch up for GOW1's glitches (which showed in all its glory in God Mode).

And that's about it.

Don't get me wrong - I love GOW2 to bits. That doesn't mean I should refuse to acknowledge its "mistakes" (take that word lightly - I can't think of any other at the moment).

[Smokey]

It's not about asking for change. It's about asking for more on top of perfection.

And only Pegasus was the "on top" in GOW2, and even that didn't get enough play. The rest is new moves, new magic, and a patch up for GOW1's glitches (which showed in all its glory in God Mode).

And that's about it.

Don't get me wrong - I love GOW2 to bits. That doesn't mean I should refuse to acknowledge its "mistakes" (take that word lightly - I can't think of any other at the moment).
weaknesses

[Black Dragon37]

Thank you - "weaknesses". :)

[Diresu]

It's not about asking for change. It's about asking for more on top of perfection.

And only Pegasus was the "on top" in GOW2, and even that didn't get enough play. The rest is new moves, new magic, and a patch up for GOW1's glitches (which showed in all its glory in God Mode).

And that's about it.

Don't get me wrong - I love GOW2 to bits. That doesn't mean I should refuse to acknowledge its "mistakes" (take that word lightly - I can't think of any other at the moment).


You did get more. More epic levels, different weapons, magic, more polish. What else do you want? How is fixing whats broken and expending a mistake?To me thats called making a proper sequel.

[Segitz]

I dunno, I found GoW2 super, but something *WAS* missing for me, especially storywise...

I mean... Theres nothing special about the story (although it was told in a good way), just simply reiterating it. There could be a more compelling kind of storytelling!!

[curryking1]

Mistakes or weaknesses? Wouldn't it be called lack of improvement in the sense of further invention, rather than some light innovations and additions, that's what I thought you were saying BlackDragon.

[AC!D]

How much more could they have possibly innovated on the PS2 i mean comon save those comments for the PS3 version. I mean seriously if they added more to the game the PS2 would blow up lol :)

[indiekid4]

for the love of god, i hope they replace Barlog. GOW2 was a huge letdown.

umm..crack? :huh:

[gnznroses]

haha, seriosuly, i don't see how you people don't see it. kraots barely even utters a word in that game. there's practically no over-arching story at all. no common thread that makes you want to get to the end of the game. zeus kills you and you know at the end you'll kill him. THAT'S IT. lame...

there were so many "wtf?" moments in the level design as well.
GOW1 i played like, 5 times straight through. GOW2 i beat it once and will likely never beat it again.

[Diresu]

^Muuuch crack.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Such a good argument gnznroses, with one tiny little flaw:

Zeus doesn't die.

Did you really finish the game!?

[Diresu]

Such a good argument gnznroses, with one tiny little flaw:

Zeus doesn't die.

Did you really finish the game!?

Doesn't seem he got past the first level.

[Black Dragon37]

Mistakes or weaknesses? Wouldn't it be called lack of improvement in the sense of further invention, rather than some light innovations and additions, that's what I thought you were saying BlackDragon.Isn't that weakness in itself? The fear of improvement in the sense of further invention?

Without changing the core elements drastically?

[qzak]

haha, seriosuly, i don't see how you people don't see it. kraots barely even utters a word in that game. there's practically no over-arching story at all. no common thread that makes you want to get to the end of the game. zeus kills you and you know at the end you'll kill him. THAT'S IT. lame...

there were so many "wtf?" moments in the level design as well.
GOW1 i played like, 5 times straight through. GOW2 i beat it once and will likely never beat it again.

I couldn't fail to disagree with you less.

[curryking1]

Isn't that weakness in itself? The fear of improvement in the sense of further invention?

Without changing the core elements drastically?

Ah, I didn't know you guys meant weaknesses in that sense, I guess that's weakness of the developer of not improving or changing it much? Good explanation :P

[makeitlookreal]

I think God of War three is going to be awesome. It is going to be different than the first two games. The PS3 allows for many possibilities.

[gnznroses]

Doesn't seem he got past the first level.

hmm, i remember fighting him at the end but i forget what exactly happens. story was that uninteresting... i remember that one goddess chick steps in and i kill her by accident and she tells em zeus is my father. i guess zues like, flies away or something, i forget...

i think the greatness of GOW1 has clouded your'all's minds...

[Diresu]

hmm, i remember fighting him at the end but i forget what exactly happens. story was that uninteresting... i remember that one goddess chick steps in and i kill her by accident and she tells em zeus is my father. i guess zues like, flies away or something, i forget...

i think the greatness of GOW1 has clouded your'all's minds...

No. God of War 2 just equaled GoW1 in greatness or came extremely close. You just seem to not like it and make up the minority im sure.

[gnznroses]

i dunno dude, go look at the reviews on gamefaqs. when i saw it at least half of em were like 5/10 stars.

[Diresu]

i dunno dude, go look at the reviews on gamefaqs. when i saw it at least half of em were like 5/10 stars.

lmao. GameFaqs? Who gets their reviews from gamefaqs? Every game there gets a ton of shit scores because people are idiots.

[gnznroses]

well, i think one magazine review was only so-so, but otherwise the media are as brainwashed as you all :)

[Diresu]

well, i think one magazine review was only so-so, but otherwise the media are as brainwashed as you all :)

LMAO. Wer not brainwashed, you are just paranoid. :P

[LiquidEagle]

https://secure.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/playstation/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&job_id=11048

Join the God of War team!

Wonder what they're hiring a Senior Combat Designer for... :-p

[PUNK em 733]

gnznroses is an appropriate name for you, you're about as cracked out as Axl is.:queer:

:guns:

[EvilTaru]

https://secure.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/playstation/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&job_id=11048



Wonder what they're hiring a Senior Combat Designer for... :-p

Derek Daniels left the team, so they're left with Eric, Adam and Jason, with an open spot to fill.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

https://secure.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/playstation/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&job_id=11048



Wonder what they're hiring a Senior Combat Designer for... :-p

it'd be nice if they didn't always want a veteran game designer for these positions. Then I might have a chance.

[LiquidEagle]

it'd be nice if they didn't always want a veteran game designer for these positions. Then I might have a chance.

They seem to do a lot of entry-level hiring too for people without tons of experience, though this might be more up your alley (http://www.insomniacgames.com/careers/interns.php). :)

[makeitlookreal]

I think God of War III will be awesome.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Sorry milr, I gotta ask, what's with the one-shot, single sentence captain obvious posts? :confused: