Either way, God of War looks like it is going from strength to strength before it has even hit shelves - watch this space. Sony has already confirmed that at least one more game will stick around in Midgard, while other possible mythologies to explore include Egyptian and Mayan civilizations. Giving a breath of fresh air to God of War after the mixed reviews of the last game, it looks like Kratos' grim future is a lot brighter in the video game industry. Its always heartwarming to see companies come together. Following the delay of the God of War sequel 'Ragnarok', Xbox boss Phil Spencer congratulated Barlog on his leadership skills in deflecting criticism away from his team. Given that The Last of Us Part 2 and Insomniac's Spider-Man are both coming solely to the PS4 later this year, the likes of Spencer and Hryb should probably prepare similar congratulatory tweets to send in Sony's direction. This isnt the first time in recent months that Barlog and Xbox have crossed paths.

Over at the house that the Xbox built, there is little on the horizon that sets it apart from the rest. Nintendo's family-orientated gaming places it in a different league, while the likes of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has put it in good stead.

It may be all smiles and congratulations from Xbox, but there are already big concerns about what Microsoft is doing to catch up with its main competitor. Admittedly, Spencer congratulates Sony whenever the company does particularly well in the market, but it is still refreshing to see that his passion is for video games and not simply for making money.

God of War is already grabbing headlines ahead of its April 20 release, however, to have the support of two industry experts like Spencer and Hryb is a coup for the game. God of War Ragnarok saw its first gameplay reveal trailer at the September 2021 PlayStation Showcase, and while it offered some answers, it also offered even more questions and.

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