Cory Barlog on GoW: We Were Encouraged to Really Consider Scoping This Thing Down; Praises Sony

According to the game’s Creative Director Cory Barlog, God of War‘s story could have been entirely different due to the sheer size and scope of the studio’s vision for the reboot.

[nemrawy]

Thank You Sony !!!!
Ohhhh man the videogame industry would have died ages ago if it were not for Sony Playstation , just reading this story made me truly realize what an awesome company they are.

[ClayRules2012]

"Barlog goes on to explain that as a partner, Sony did not force Santa Monica to scale back on their vision and because of that, players will get the biggest God of War title since God of War 2 and possibly the deepest narrative driven iteration of the series so far when it officially launches next year."

Once again, this goes to show that Sony ( while they do have say on certain things ) really allows their respected developers the freedom to take risks, do their own thing, and try to achieve that vision the team has for their respected game's. Even if it could lead to failure, which is something I really respect. Their studios have really earned Sony's Trust & Respect.

Because of this, we got TLoU, by Naughty Dog, which is their absolute best game ever "in my opinion" and we got HZD, by Guerrilla Games, which is their best game ever as well "in my opinion" God of War for PS4 looks bloody brilliant. Stunning graphics...I'm so excited to play what looks to be one bad**** gaming experience, as well as Kratos at his possible.

Taking risks can bring about incredible results. Sony's game studios have shown that.

[UltraNova]

Well said man.

Keep making these games Sony and I'll keep buying em.

[OldGuyStillGaming]

I can't wait
I'm happy that Corey is at the helm for this one.. he knows what the hell he's doing!

[darthv72]

GoW is my favorite series from Sony. Loved the greek mythology theme of the original games and really looking forward to the norse mythology in the new chapter.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

People are still calling it a reboot?

[Sam Fisher]

Right? I find it weird like its obviously a continuation of the first three, they just ditched the numbers

[BiggerBoss]

It's kind of a soft reboot. It's a continuation of the story from the original 3, but the style of the game has taken some major changes.

[UCForce]

It's a soft reboot.

[Blastoise]

I always read his name as Cory Balrog lol

[Sunny_D]

Holy...

You made me realize I kept reading it the same as you too.

[fenome]

Haha! Same here, I never even noticed that!

[Name Last Name]

Maplestory Balrog flashbacks

[UCForce]

Sony allowed their First Party Studios do whatever they want.

[EatCrow]

So I have to wonder. Why so many story oriented games. Most of them see to be following a guideline.

Not that I disagree but still. I find it interesting to say the least.

[UCForce]

It's Sony main advantages after all.

[spicelicka]

Whatever it is it looks epic and I want it!! Seeing that giant serpent got me super excited (no homo).

[EatCrow]

I gotta say. Most people if this was an MS Dev would say... Well they have to say that.

In fact that would have probably been the first comment. I for one don't care much for the praise since it is a freedom every dev should have in order to create their vision of the game.

[UCForce]

I don't know about that. Lionhead Studio have bad relationships with Microsoft in first place. When MS cancelled Fable Legend, some former LionHead employees have dirty talk with MS. Sony did closed Evo which suck but their relationship aren't hostile like MS and Lionhead Studio have.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

You just said it yourself. "It is a freedom every dev *should* have...", but we know that's not the case in this industry, and it's the reason many veteran creators leave big studios to start their own indie studio. A lot of publishers push for certain themes or to make changes so that it sells to the masses. It's like the producer of a movie coming in with his expensive suit and yapping his mouth about what the people want, just because his money is behind it. The thing about what Cory said, is that it's become common to hear it from studios under PlayStation.

[EatCrow]

I think personally that that kind of thing is quite promotional. Helps the image.

I prefer to hear the complaints and praises from outside devs.

Just surprised that their work with other studios is apparently near perfect but that's not the case with customer service with players which is actually much more straightforward