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That canceled Star Wars live-action show inspired the new God of War

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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God of War is one of the biggest surprises at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, and it’s not because the PlayStation 4 exclusive has changed settings from Greek mythology to Norse. The new God of War stands out because of its softer, more thoughtful tone.

God of War creative director Cory Barlog told GamesBeat that this was no accident. In fact, this new direction for the game’s main character, Kratos, has a surprising inspiration.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.