LookAtMeGo
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I wonder how differently that scene turns out in the actual game. It says it sets up the whole story moving forward. I swear the kid gets killed and Kratos sacifices himself to go and rescue him from Hel.
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God of War E3 thread (impressions, interviews and new info)
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It's interesting how the son's name is omitted here. The Thor theories sound even more likely.
Plus, if the mother is a big deal in the story - is she a Goddess? A Valkyrie?
LookAtMeGo
Member
She must be. Im sure her name is being kept under wraps because it will be obvious who his son is once we know her name.
The Ullr theory sounds plausible as it would give Thor a reason to dislike Kratos.
Wishmaster92
Member
Hey guys, the kid has something familiar around his waist...
Where have we seen that? Maybe this from the man himself!?
wow nice. Lot's of little details that make the character more real.
"According to Barlog, the end of God of War III leads to a series of events that directly tie the stories of past games together to Kratos new adventures in Nordic Mythology."
a series of events ehh...so its not as simple as him just moving to Scandinavia some things happened first...interesting
https://www.cinemablend.com/games/1...for-a-second-chance-according-to-the-director
a series of events ehh...so its not as simple as him just moving to Scandinavia some things happened first...interesting
https://www.cinemablend.com/games/1...for-a-second-chance-according-to-the-director
Holy shit, this is one of the best reaction videos I watched... maybe ever. I stumbled at this just now by accident.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2X2y2ZkJYM
I was legit laughing so hard, especially at the end when the "RIP-ed him a nigga deer" section started. And post-trailer talk was also epic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2X2y2ZkJYM
I was legit laughing so hard, especially at the end when the "RIP-ed him a nigga deer" section started. And post-trailer talk was also epic. LookAtMeGo
Member
Off the top of my head... 1000 years past, the world fell into chaos and the Dark Ages with plagues and shit since there no gods ruling the earthto help man. So Odin up in Asgard set up shop on Earth (Midgard). Kratos is hiding out trying to mind his own business but this fine goddess couldnt resist his beard and slept with him. Then she went back to her man Thor but when she had the kid she knew Thor was guna kill him so she fakes his death and dropped him off on Kratos to save his life. The story Begins when Thor finds out the kid is alive and is Kratos' kid.
I know im probably way off but I love speculating.
interesting...Thor going after Kratos..I like it
Lys Skygge
Member
I have a feeling that there will be a prologue that sets up the series of events, and the the passage of time will be shown during the opening credits, then the game will begin where the demo takes place.
is it possible to do that with the "1 shot the whole time/no cuts" thing they are attempting?
Lys Skygge
Member
I think so yeah. Just have to use clever transitions during the opening credits.
"After hearing that the God of War E3 demo was littered with Easter eggs, I had to dive in. I'm still hunting, but here's something potentially cool: the doorway runes. There are runes lining both sides of the door to Kratos' house. They seem to be the same three words repeating, which, when translated using the Elder Futhark, they read: V/WE TRAV/WELER ONLI, seemingly meant to read WE TRAVELER ONLY.
What does this imply? It could be a warning, a family statement, a blessing... Perhaps it has something to do with Kratos' state as a drifter from one land to another. Was his wife a vagabond valkyrie? Maybe the phrase is a daily reminder to not make attachments to any place, thing, or even person. After so much loss, I can see this tenuous virtue as something Kratos would really get behind. All this is interpretation though. I'm not extremely familiar with Scandinavian aphorisms or blessings, so...do with this what you will. Thought it was pretty cool though.
I'll be sharing whatever else I find."
http://imgur.com/DwzKyfX
So once this mythology is exhausted whats next?
I meant Roman or Egyptian?
I would like Egyptian. Maybe they could sneak in some aliens.
The Hindu mythology would also be intersting, but this religion is still practiced and I don't know how the western audience and Hindu practitioners would take it.
I meant Roman or Egyptian?
I would like Egyptian. Maybe they could sneak in some aliens.
The Hindu mythology would also be intersting, but this religion is still practiced and I don't know how the western audience and Hindu practitioners would take it.
well Kratos pretty much destoryed all of Greek mythology
Egyptian mythology seems too close to Greek Mythology in terms of timeline
Norse Mythology is quite distant and different to them.....
Chuck Norris
Banned
Nice find. Maybe it is a reminder to Kratos he is a visitor only and not to go fuck shit up again
"After hearing that the God of War E3 demo was littered with Easter eggs, I had to dive in. I'm still hunting, but here's something potentially cool: the doorway runes. There are runes lining both sides of the door to Kratos' house. They seem to be the same three words repeating, which, when translated using the Elder Futhark, they read: V/WE TRAV/WELER ONLI, seemingly meant to read WE TRAVELER ONLY.
What does this imply? It could be a warning, a family statement, a blessing... Perhaps it has something to do with Kratos' state as a drifter from one land to another. Was his wife a vagabond valkyrie? Maybe the phrase is a daily reminder to not make attachments to any place, thing, or even person. After so much loss, I can see this tenuous virtue as something Kratos would really get behind. All this is interpretation though. I'm not extremely familiar with Scandinavian aphorisms or blessings, so...do with this what you will. Thought it was pretty cool though.
I'll be sharing whatever else I find."
http://imgur.com/DwzKyfX
Corpsepyre
Banned
Holy shit! Redditors at it again.
Thaumaturgic Tomato
Member
Well there it is. Makes sense. Very excited to see SSM's artists' takes on all these characters and locations. The epic scenes and creature design always made up for the rest of the gameplay for me. The perfect series for large TV.
This makes it sounds like either the boy or Kratos dies/is kidnapped.
seems like the game still has ways to go before it comes out
What makes you say that?
i just think holiday 2017 at the earlitest
After a long hybernation Kratos will take on his greatest enemy, Xenu
Holy shit, this is one of the best reaction videos I watched... maybe ever. I stumbled at this just now by accident.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2X2y2ZkJYM
God of War |OT| Crying over a mythical moose.
Corpsepyre
Banned
It'll be interesting if this is a single game. God of War. That's it. Cory seems like he really wants to tell this story and has been for a while. Could be that he moves on after this, provided it really is a singular story.
I would be 100% OK with that. SSM needs to try out a new IP after this, they've been making GOW games for over a decade.
Found another flying creature:
the current speculation is that its a Valkyrie
Callibretto
Member
It's kinda cool if we had a whole trilogy for norse mythology though. 1 game is not enough, think back on gow1, even zeus and poseidon is not in the story. I feel only 1 game on norse will feel rushed / not satisfying enough, I'm not even sure we got to ragnarok from just 1 game.
I don't think this game will be about Kratos killing all of the Norse gods, he already did that with the Greek gods. This game is trying to bring him back to humanity with his son, and will probably end the series on a lighter note.
Corpsepyre
Banned
Around 3 years now.
They tried to make a new IP with Stig, but it didn't work out. Apparently, they spent a lot of money on that new IP so we won't see SSM takes on another new IP anytime soon.
Callibretto
Member
I also didn't want Kratos to destroy Norse gods, but I fully expect him to die a heroic death and set up the kid as the new hero for the sequel
God of War is one of Sony's biggest franchises, and SSM is one of their most important studios. The last thing you need to worry about is the budget.
Callibretto
Member
does the trailer don't look high budget enough for you?
GOW is a proven IP, so yes.
Yabberwocky
Member
Lion Heart
Banned
Rewatched the gameplay trailer. Not sure why I originally thought the fights were scripted, he clearly throws his axe by his own volition. Which then renders him weaponless and he chooses not to retrieve it so that's why he bare fists the enemy.
I really hope this game has lots of weapons, that would be awesome with the new slower, soulsy combat.
I really hope this game has lots of weapons, that would be awesome with the new slower, soulsy combat.
brickarts295
Member
Holy shit, this is one of the best reaction videos I watched... maybe ever. I stumbled at this just now by accident.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2X2y2ZkJYM
LMAO this too good.
