God of War director Cory Barlog says that Sony’s violent series is growing up with the industry

God of War was one of the most surprising games to appear at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, and not for the obvious reasons associated with Sony’s blockbuster action series.

Many fans expected to hear about a new entry in Sony’s mythology-based action series. The franchise has sold over 20 million copies, after all. It wasn’t even all that surprising to see the setting change from Greek to Norse. A calmer, more thoughtful Kratos that fights with, protects, and teaches a young son? That was surprising.