God of War 3

[AC!D]

The Sony Santa Monica team is one of the best teams I have ever worked with. Also, immediately after I finished God of War 2 I was already working on the story and design for the third game. So when Sony and I finally did part ways the foundation of the game, along with story that completes the arc we began in God of War, was complete," said Barlog. "I wish I could have been there to see it through to the end, but it was just not meant to be I guess. The story is going to finish off with a very big, very epic bang though. I think everyone will be quite pleased."

Seams like the game is well into production considering God of War 2 came out in March if i remember correctly making it almost 2 years if that November 15 release date touted is correct. Damn i cant wait this is going to be the greatest gaming year ever!

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3165207

[GTAce]

Hm i must admit, i loved the first one but disliked the 2nd.
Dont know why.
But when i look at Heavenly Sword and see whats possible in this gen, i cant wait for GoW3

[AC!D]

Can i ask why you didnt like GOW2 GTAce?

[GTAce]

Like i said i dont know why.
I thought the difficulty was to unbalanced i found it to hard especially the beginning and it just didnt gave me the same feeling as the first one.

[dnpmakkah]

can I ask you why you don't know? :) There's no way GOWIII is the last in the series. There will be a GOW4 one day.

[GTAce]

:lol: Because i also know that the quality of the game was great and alot of people loved it just like the first one.^^

[drakkar]

Soon my precious........soon.

[Sephiroth_VII]

GTAce, you're weird :huh:

Anyway, the faceoff between Kratos, the Titans, and the gods of Olympus will be so awesome! I'm really glad this isn't a PS2 game.

[Moyospeed]

Yea I thought they might try to squeeze what was left of the ol' PS2. But they actually put it on PS3. hooray..maybe I'll buy this one =/

[Zer0-Sum]

This game is going to be a system seller for sure. I know that I will buy it as GOW is one of the best series to hit video games ever. And it will look amazing because Sony will give them all the time and money in their power to make it so. Like Guerrilla and Killzone2. What new gameplay mechanics will come up with? I can't imagine that Jaffe wont want to come on and finish the tale of Kratos.

Oh, and Sony has to get it's ass moving on that God of War movie!!!

Who would you get to play Kratos? Of all the actors today I would pick Vin Diesel. He is actually a great actor and looks the part.

[Sephiroth_VII]

^Jaffe already wrote the overall story for the entire trilogy back when they did GoW1, so no worries there.

[gnznroses]

Hm i must admit, i loved the first one but disliked the 2nd.
Dont know why.



same

[Sephiroth_VII]

You've got good taste in music, but damn, not liking GoW2? Something is wrong with your head.

[KRA]

This game is going to be a system seller for sure. I know that I will buy it as GOW is one of the best series to hit video games ever. And it will look amazing because Sony will give them all the time and money in their power to make it so. Like Guerrilla and Killzone2. What new gameplay mechanics will come up with? I can't imagine that Jaffe wont want to come on and finish the tale of Kratos.

Oh, and Sony has to get it's ass moving on that God of War movie!!!

Who would you get to play Kratos? Of all the actors today I would pick Vin Diesel. He is actually a great actor and looks the part.

if it will be vin diesel i am going to kill some goats...
i hate him and then he will just look like vin diesel not like kratos.
it should be someone less known.
someone like leonidas from 300. (i mean not him)
it actually could be made by the people who made 300.
it should be gory as hell.

[Bsack]

I wasn't very fond of God of War 1 because the camera views were annoying at times. The fighting was pretty good though and I've never played the second title. I have that coming from gamefly one of these days and I can only think with the graphics the PS3 can deliver it will probably be a great game visually also.

[KRA]

I wasn't very fond of God of War 1 because the camera views were annoying at times. The fighting was pretty good though and I've never played the second title. I have that coming from gamefly one of these days and I can only think with the graphics the PS3 can deliver it will probably be a great game visually also.

not fond of gow becasue annoying camera views lol ok

[GTAce]

GTAce, you're weird
I know this but i didnt need GoW2 to find this out. LOL

[Raitei]

Hmmm... sounds fun.
Imagine, the (pre-rendered) cutscene graphics of GoW.. ingame =] (not saying its possible, it may be though)

And, didnt Jaffe say the wanted the guy from gladiator for the movie? not russell crowe


http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005023/
that bloke

[Zer0-Sum]

^Jaffe already wrote the overall story for the entire trilogy back when they did GoW1, so no worries there.

That is good. I just hope they have someone that is a creative thinker doing gameplay mechanics if Jaffe is not doing GOW3. That way they don't just rehash GOW 1&2's gameplay mechanics. i am sure Sony is making sure that GOW3 is maxed out and suoer fun.


if it will be vin diesel i am going to kill some goats...
i hate him and then he will just look like vin diesel not like kratos.
it should be someone less known.
someone like leonidas from 300. (i mean not him)
it actually could be made by the people who made 300.
it should be gory as hell.

Have you ever seen "Find Me Guilty"? No? Go see it and tell me if Vin Diesel sucks. He, like any other actor, is limited by the director, screenplay, and movie he is in. Go watch that movie, he is great in it.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

You've got good taste in music, but damn, not liking GoW2? Something is wrong with your head.

Shaken Baby Syndrome is no laughing matter.


http://www2.vhi.ie/Imagebank/MedEco/00042856.jpg
I'm sure his parents thought they were just helping him rock out, too. that's the sad part.

[Epix]

For anyone looking to preorder, a link (http://forums.e-mpire.com/showthread.php?t=82303) to my poor thread.

"We hardly knew ye"

[cliffbo]

So...what's been going on lately? :)

I hope everyone had a good holiday, I know I did.

Quite a lot has happened over the last few months so I decided to go on an unscheduled hiatus from the whole blogging thing. So I apologize to everyone for the information blackout of late but I wanted to step back from everything and just relax and get some perspective. I am having a bit of writers block now so I though what a great time to end the silence and get distracted from this frustrating block by writing a blog post. I hope I still remember how.

For me, the whole departure from Sony was not exactly the ideal route that I wanted to go, but in the end I think it is the absolute best thing I could have ever done. I am not going to go into any specifics as to what it is I am working on now, which sucks, but I can say that I am cooking up several things.

I know for the God of War fans out there it might be a bummer that I am not working on God of War 3 (or for some it may be a good thing I am not) but rest assured that it is all in good hands. The Sony Santa Monica team is one of the best teams I have ever worked with. Also, immediately after I finished God of War 2 I was already working on the story and design for the third game. So when Sony and I finally did part ways the foundation of the game, along with story that completes the arc we began in God of War , was complete. I wish I could have been there to see it through to the end, but it was just not meant to be I guess. The story is going to finish off with a very big, very epic bang though. I think everyone will be quite pleased. Well, everyone except edge magazine that is. :)

I thought I would have more to talk about by now, but things are just not quite ready so I will be updating on specifics as the become more solid.

I have spent some time writing over the past few months. It feels good to be getting back tot he things that have been neglected because of my crazy schedule at work. I have also been traveling a bunch recently as well. Now, I am not a huge fan of the traveling. Especially the long flight part, but it has actually been quite enjoyable. I have been catching up on movies and playing a ton of games in between my travels as well. I finally got to catch up on the backlog of games for the past few years.

I got to play Assassin's Creed which kind of disappointed me. There is some great work in there, great work. The art is fantastic...the levels in that game are huge. The free running things works really well and feels great to control, though after awhile the joy and awe kind of wares off. I hated the story...the whole setting kind of frustrated me. I was so completely looking forward to playing as an assassin during the Crusades. When I first heard the concept for the game and awe the screenshots I was pretty jazzed. That excitement was quickly smothered when I found out I was a descendant of Altair and I was in a simulation. Great...a game within a game. That really kind of spoiled the whole thing for me. I played about halfway through the game before I completely stopped. I think the sequel that is inevitably going to get made will be pretty good...though I think they have kind f locked themselves into the whole genetic memory story thread. There is some really great stuff in that game, but the story, and combat really kind of killed it for me. The combat is still not that great of an improvement over the POP stuff. It is decent, but it feels like it could be so much better if they would just give the player more control over the character.

I have been slowly chiseling away at Mass Effect as well. Every time I play Bio-ware games I am amazed. That is one freaking talented group of people over there. It took a bit for me to really find a groove in that game, but it has really impressed me. I loved KOTOR, but to me the lack of control in the combat really took away from being in the moment. I felt like I was just putting in a lunch order during the fights. I still played the hell out of the game, but it left me wanting more. So in comes Jade Empire, with more control over the combat. It was pretty good, though it still didn't feel as good as their story and RPG elements. WIth Mass Effect I finally feel in control of my character, which in turn makes me forget how long it is I have been playing. The work they did in this game is nothing short of mind blowing to me. The sheer scale of the game and the complexity of making the various choices within the story not only work, but actually be compelling, is amazing. I had a lot of moments while playing this game that remind me why I love the medium.

Mario Galaxy. Hmmm...this was a tough one for me. There is some great stuff in this game, though it took me a while to really get into it. Even after I got quite a ways in I was till not totally engaged in the game. It is great design. Great levels, some of the best art on the Wii, and pretty awesome sound and music...but it just never really got me totally hooked. I think it is because I just don't care about the why. I mean, the freaking princess is abducted...again. I have to go after her captor, Bowser, again. You think with a franchise this big they would at least put a little effort in the why. I mean, think of how much it would pay off right?

Oh wait...the game sells millions even with the vapid story. As it has been pointed out to me every time I say it, the game is not about the story. It is about the platforming and crazy new mechanics and worlds. But c'mon, at least give me a compelling reason to care about pushing on through the adventure. Besides the collection of stars that is. Maybe that is just me though, since almost every other designer I talk to thinks this game is the second coming. Still in the end, they are all kind of right. It is an extremely well put together game with a hell of a lot of creativity in it. I have to give props to the team for that!

I have played a ton of other games as well but I just really don't feel like writing about all of them right now. This whole time off has made me a bit lazy. :) Ok, I think my writers block is gone now. Actually it's not...but I am hoping to fool myself into believing it is. Not a very clever ruse I know...but let's hope it works.

Thanks for all the positive comments everyone!

http://www.gametab.com/news/1149605/

[Zer0-Sum]

I guess he got burned out. That happens in the industry all the time. He just wants to work on other stuff after two games worth or God of War. Who can blame him? I just hope that they get competent people to finish up the series who push gameplay mechanics again like they did in the first two games.

[GTShotoKen]

The same thing happend to Jaffey after the first God of War.

Being in such a stressful position makes me wonder how Hideo does it, but I guess he has a little more freedom though (especially now that he has his own separate company within Konami).

Deadlines can be such a heavy strain to game developers as much as they keep the industry regulated. Game developers have so much more to worry about on their hands because they don't just have to make a product that works, but the product also has to be "fun".

[Zer0-Sum]

Being in such a stressful position makes me wonder how Hideo does it.

Kojima is a god being of ultimate power.

I wonder what weapons will be in the new GOW3. They should just make them more insane than the first two, really pump up the crazy factor as Kratos will be battling even more insane enemies. Bring on the insanity!!

[Sephiroth_VII]

Anyone who saw him in the "Behind the scenes" videos in GoW2 knows what happened to him. He looked totally burned-out, and I can easily understand him wanting to get away from it all for a while.

[OmniCloud]

I felt exactly the same way about Assassin's Creed, game could have been much better without the lame "simulation" thing. I'll probably still finish it, but yeah, meh...

I'm also upset about Bioware putting all there games on PC and Xbox only...I don't really like the space setting of Mass Effect tho, so hopefully they don't make an exclusive deal for there next game.

It was weird reading this dude's blog tho, it was like he was taking the words outta my mouth. I feel the same way about Mario Galaxy, I mean it's admirable how awesome and well designed the game is, but after awhile, you get the "so err...what's the point:huh:" feeling.

Then countless people will bash you about how it's not about the story and blah blah blah, but for once, wouldn't it just be nice if it WAS lol...

[OG_Monkey]

He wasn't that great anyway. I never heard of dude b4 GoW2. And in my opinion, gow1 is better than gow2.


But anyway, I wonder who will work on 3, the PSP dude?

[Sephiroth_VII]

The PSP version is developed by a 3rd party company, Ready at Dawn, so that's not happening.

[VonGak]

^ Nah, isn't it Ready at Dawn who SCE also has signed up for a PS3 title?

[Sephiroth_VII]

Yes, Ready at Dawn, sorry. They're still 3rd party though.

[GTShotoKen]

He wasn't that great anyway. I never heard of dude b4 GoW2. And in my opinion, gow1 is better than gow2.

Jaffey wasn't on most people's radars either until he took a step directly into the media's lime-light with GOW1.

Yeah he helped produce Twisted Metal, but I'll be dammed if most people new that before GOW1, besides Corey has probably been behind the scenes on more games than just GOW1 (most devs only get noticed when they're a director anyways).

There is also the fact that Corey was one of the main guys behind GOW1's art design so I'd definitely give him props for that too (GOW2 was also a great sequel none the less if it was or wasn't better than GOW1).

But anyway, I wonder who will work on 3, the PSP dude?

You're telling me! :lol:

[VonGak]

Yes, Ready at Dawn, sorry. They're still 3rd party though.

BTW, didn't Traver's Tale use to be SONY first party (before SCE and the Playstation)? I seem remember a few titles like Mickey Many and the "first" 3D (2.5D) side platformer to be made by them and published under the SONY brand.

[Sephiroth_VII]

2nd party, I think, but you could be right.

[PUNK em 733]

not fond of gow becasue annoying camera views lol ok


:spit:

[LaLiLuLeLo]

For anyone looking to preorder, a link (http://forums.e-mpire.com/showthread.php?t=82303) to my poor thread.

"We hardly knew ye"

Someone needs a hurt feelings report!

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Merging this with the GOW3 thread.

[OG_Monkey]

The PSP version is developed by a 3rd party company, Ready at Dawn, so that's not happening.

I didnt say the company, i said the PSP dude. Hes directing the PSP God of War and i guess if it turns out well they'll offer him a position for GoW3

EDIT:

No Longer PSP Dude, this guy, Ru Weerasuriya

http://kotaku.com/assets/resources/2007/06/rushirt.jpg

[CreativeWriter]

Did someone say "the company"?

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/Umbrax3/Mohinder.jpg

Seriously, these guys' hair looks similar...

[Sephiroth_VII]

All blacks look alike "runs"

[OmniCloud]

that dude isn't black?

is he?

[Sephiroth_VII]

Black, arab, terrorist, they all look the same to me.

[masteratt]

:usa: Yeah man as long as they ain't American, they are scum :usa:


*notices this is not the madhouse*
Disclaimer: masteratt does not support the view that all non-Americans are scum or that's how Americans think and would like to add that he thinks everyone is scum.

[LiquidEagle]

AMERICA! FUCK YEAH!!

hehe, jk.... so does this director for Chains of Olympus have an online blog like Jaffe & Barlog before him? :-D

[OG_Monkey]

that dude isn't black?

is he?

no way nope

[Xerxes]

Waiting for GOW3 I guess its the PSP version till then.

[PUNK em 733]

Black, arab, terrorist, they all look the same to me.



I had no idea you were a dumb fuck.

[yoshaw]

Black, arab, terrorist, they all look the same to me.

Jesus Christ Seph., WTF! That was such an unwarranted statement there.

That PSP GoW director should be an American Born Indian. Same with Tv serial Heroes' Dr.Suresh character, also Indian. A better description would be South Asian or from Mediterranean race. Nothing wrong or odd about it. Imagination and talent isn't restricted to just one race or region.

Should be narrow minded of us to consider it only a western trait to make block busters. And for the love of God or forums, the fuck we are to conclude a single race as terrorist or whatever. None of us are capable enough to pass that judgement to anyone, let alone an entire race of people from another region.

:peace out:

[OG_Monkey]

Black, arab, terrorist, they all look the same to me.

I cant believe I didn't notice this! What kind of bullshit statement is that!?

[GTAce]

LOL oh come on guys you dont really think he mean this serious? :laugh:

[masteratt]

See what happens when you don't put a LOL or a ":p" or a disclaimer like my post Sephiroth? ha.

It would actually be funnier at this point if he WAS serious.

[OG_Monkey]

haha, that was actually on an episode of Carlos Mencina...or was it Chappell?

people can get away with ANYTHING as long as they add I'm just playing at the end

But whatever, back on topic.

[Sephiroth_VII]

I had no idea you were a dumb fuck.

Jesus Christ Seph., WTF! That was such an unwarranted statement there.

That PSP GoW director should be an American Born Indian. Same with Tv serial Heroes' Dr.Suresh character, also Indian. A better description would be South Asian or from Mediterranean race. Nothing wrong or odd about it. Imagination and talent isn't restricted to just one race or region.

Should be narrow minded of us to consider it only a western trait to make block busters. And for the love of God or forums, the fuck we are to conclude a single race as terrorist or whatever. None of us are capable enough to pass that judgement to anyone, let alone an entire race of people from another region.

:peace out:

I cant believe I didn't notice this! What kind of bullshit statement is that!?

Uhm, I guess it would've been clearer that I was joking if the entire discussion that comment is part of wasn't on the previous page, but how can you take me seriously when I say something like that? :spit:

[yoshaw]

^Phew I knew it. Just had to over-react, its part of my daily chores :P

+rep for the serious joke lol

[Fats]

Internet.

Serious business.

But even I knew that was clearly a joke.

[OG_Monkey]

oh....my bad

[CreativeWriter]

Look what I started! Yikes. You guys can blame me. I was inviting the usual jokes (they all look the same to me, etc)... Seph was just picking up what I was putting down.

[OG_Monkey]

.....


SO HOW BOUT THAT GOD OF WAR!?


.....l

[Fats]

.....


SO HOW BOUT THAT GOD OF WAR!?


.....l
AWESOME!

[LaLiLuLeLo]

SO awesome.

[EvilTaru]

What happened here?http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/EvilTaru/Indifferent2.gif

[PUNK em 733]

What happened here?http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/EvilTaru/Indifferent2.gif


WOKKA-WOKKA!