God of War Week 2020

God of War Week is Inverse’s celebration of all things Kratos. In honor of the 15th anniversary of the first game (March 22, 2005) and the 10th anniversary of the third (March 16, 2010), we asked our favorite writers to reflect on God of War's legacy as a one of the most violent blockbuster games of all time and the many reasons behind its incredible staying power.

God of War Week
'God of War 5' is coming to PS5 for one brilliant, economic reason
Amanda Farough
The industry may be racing towards a cross-platform future, but console exclusives are the hidden engine that drives the entire industry
God of War week
'God of War 5' will be the best and worst of the series for 1 violent reason
Joshua Rivera
From power fantasy to power nightmare.
God of War Week
‘God of War 3’ 10th anniversary: The furious, unflinching pinnacle of the series
Yannick LeJacq
Looking back on a classic, 10 years later.
God of War Week
‘God of War 5’ won’t go back to Kratos’ toxic asshole ways
Mo Mozuch
Like all of us, Kratos needed to grow up sometime.

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Looking back on a classic, 10 years later.
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'God of War 2’ might not be the true successor to Sony’s 2018 masterpiece
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Xbox and Stadia have poached top talent from Sony Santa Monica.
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'God of War 5' release date: Did Cory Barlog just tease a sequel?
Danny Paez
A sequel is all but confirmed.
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PS5 leaks reveal Sony may debut next-gen console in "less than four weeks"
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‘God of War 5’ PS5 could reveal key figure in Kratos' past, director hints
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The second installment of Dad and Boy might involve a lot more Mom.
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PS5 release date: Sony reveals another way it could blow Xbox Scarlett away
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