God Of War Podcast

New Episodes Every Week. Warning for sensitive ears: this is a particularly expletive-filled episode (always in service to emphasising a point, never gratuitously or paired with genuinely offensive/crude humor) “….Aaaaaand we’re back! After almost a month since our last episode, having taken the requisite time to fully immerse ourselves into this long awaited, timeless masterpiece, God Of War Podcast has returned…in video form, and with an awesome sponsor as well! Join Albert and his fine friends over at SharePlayerOne, as we all collectively take our first step into an all-new adventure: whatever the future holds for God Of War! Reminiscing about the game, plotting and predicting the future, giving the phenomenal creators of this game their due love, props and respect, and much much more! Enjoy!” Sudio are awesome, because they are Swedish sonic magic-makers. Use GODOFWAR at checkout for 15% off their already Svartalfheim dwarf-sized prices… Sudio. Earphones that make you happy. And now, links for one and all! http://www.interactive-artistry.com http://www..sudio.com Your next stop - Cygnus' Institution of God Of War and Norse Lore Learning: http://www.youtube.com/CygnusHD http://www.Twitter.com/Cygnus_HD Music by Bear McCreary (Composer, God Of War) God Of War Podcast is a weekly gathering of friends and peers for the discussion, speculation and in-depth analysis of Santa Monica Studio’s Father & Son Odyssey and all-round masterpiece, GOD OF WAR, covering it’s past, present & future. This epic saga, borne from the ashes of tragedy and grief and led by the promise of regaining a God’s long-lost humanity through his fate-chosen Son, set amidst the snow-capped valleys and fire-lit rune-carved forests of Norse Myth, truly marks a landmark evolution in, and genuinely represents the ultimate embodiment of, the maturation and growth of the interactive medium. Writer and Director Cory Barlog, who brought us the second chapter of Kratos’ story over a decade ago, and his team of phenomenally talented artists, programmers and designers, embarked upon a perilous journey of their own, creating a living, breathing vision of Norse Mythology the likes of which have never been seen in any medium. The level of care, passion, love and sheer attention-to-detail and authenticity being poured into realising this vision from Barlog’s tireless and peerless colleagues evokes and arguably surpasses the exhaustive and faithful lengths to which director Peter Jackson and company went to, in order to bring Tolkien’s Middle Earth to spectacular, emotionally nuanced and vibrant life. As well as being a equally grand and intimate chronicle of gods and mythology, and an exploration of what it means to be human, GOD OF WAR is the full realisation of an entire real-world mythology, one long-deserving of a portrayal of the highest quality, nuance and respect. A long-forgotten, timeless tale has been told, and we’re here to celebrate, analyse and explore this saga, now and for many, many years to come. With that regular rundown out of the way, lets get the show started! Feel free to send through an email to godofwarpodcast@gmail.com to suggest topics, leave reviews (iTunes is also a tremendous help which we’d sincerely appreciate, if you feel inclined to do so/if you feel), and make any corrections. And/or if you’d like to help us grow, kindly consider an entirely unnoticeable $1 per month patronage. We shall send you a personalised Thank you letter and many other perks and gifts, and you’ll be entered into our bi-annual sweepstakes. http://www.instagram.com/godofwarpodcast http://www.twitter.com/godofwarpod http://www.godofwarpodcast.tumblr.com

New Episodes Every Week. “They fared forth into the mountain pass to the gate, in search of he who could forge a weapon capable of rending Jotunn flesh..." "We forge this blade, black steel, to fucking kill off giants. I forge this steel, imbued with blood, from fucking giants. Heat with fire, cool with snow, burning forge, we’ve only just begun. Hammering, folding, tempering, this blade for slaying giants!” 'Welcome, listeners, to an episode of God Of War Podcast festooned wit Norse Lore, Metal, more Norse Lore, ande even more Metal - interspersed with many, many heartily intoned expletives. Why? because Tucker from Thorr-Axe joins us, ever the consummate fun-loving metal-as-fuck scholar-hesher that he is, to share his legitimately erudite and thorough knowledge of the Eddas, of wider world mythologies, of real historical conflicts, and a tease of the band's future plans. All the Thorr-Axe boys make an appearance as well, and much fun and lively and eclectic talk is had by all. Enjoy, and hail!' Next Week: Is Off! Brb, playing God Of War! Th week after, I'm joined by Cygnus for the first of many discussion episodes on having completed the game itself...   THORR-AXE can be found at: Facebook.com/ThorrAxeDoom Your next stop - Cygnus' Institution of God Of War & Norse Lore Learning: • YouTube (CygnusHD) • Cygnus' Regularly Updated God Of War Playlist • Twitter.com/Cygnus_HD Music by Bear McCreary (Composer, God Of War), his works can be found here.  Head over to The Lost Pages of Norse Myth, from which the Bear McCreary interview is pulled (all credit and Kudos to Jason Weiser for his phenomenal work). God Of War Podcast is a weekly gathering of friends and peers for the discussion, speculation and in-depth analysis of Santa Monica Studio's upcoming Father & Son Odyssey and masterpiece-in-the- making, GOD OF WAR. This epic saga, borne from the ashes of tragedy and grief and led by the promise of regaining a God’s long-lost humanity through his fate-chosen Son, set amidst the snow- capped valleys and re-lit rune-carved forests of Norse Myth, truly marks a landmark evolution in, and genuinely represents the ultimate embodiment of, the maturation and growth of the interactive medium. Writer and Director Cory Barlog, who brought us the second chapter of Kratos’ story over a decade ago, and his team of phenomenally talented artists, programmers and designers, have similarly embarked upon a perilous journey of their own, creating a living, breathing vision of Norse Mythology the likes of which have never been seen in any medium. The level of care, passion, love and sheer attention-to-detail and authenticity being poured into realising this vision from Barlog’s tireless and peerless colleagues evokes and arguably surpasses the exhaustive and faithful lengths to which director Peter Jackson and company went to, in order to bring Tolkien’s Middle Earth to spectacular, emotionally nuanced and vibrant life. Beyond being simply the next chapter in a long and winding tale, GOD OF WAR is the full realisation of an entire r

New Episodes Every Week. 'Hang in there, listeners. If Odin could hang for nine days, you can hang for four! That’s right, folks — in four days,  we’ll all be able to experience Santa Monica studio’s now-confirmed-to-be-a-Masterpiece...their pride and joy of five straight years of creativity (and endless work hours),  *and* The Highest Rated PlayStation Exclusive Of All Time — God Of War! Joining me on this episode are two (out of three — the third, Julia, will join us post-release on episode 12!) of the ‘Becoming Kratos’ PSX contest winners, Carlos and Caitlin, who graciously made time to be on the show and who both happen to be *stellar* human beings —  grounded, no-nonsense, fun-loving and extremely passionate and articulate appreciators of timeless, universal, worthwhile art. You’ll love them, no doubt, just as I now do after meeting them, hehe! A wide-ranging discussion is had, going everywhere from Reddit, to movies, and even SNL, and the two share some of their instant-jealously-catalysing stories from their time visiting the studio and speaking with Cory Barlog, Dori Arazi, Raf Grassetti, Shannon Studstill, and many more besides! Wait till you hear some of the things they got to do, gosh...I mean ya just wanna reach into the podcast and — hug and congratulate them both on having such an awesome time!  So sit back, relax, and listen to two NDA-bound (so zero spoilers!) lovely people swap stories. And remember — Shoot your shot! Enjoy!’  Next Week: Join Albert and Tucker Thomasson of Thorr-Axe as they dive into Norse Myth, movies, tv, and all things God Of War! Carlos: @Addams101 on Instagram Caitlin: @SoFreshSales on Instagram Your next stop - Cygnus' Institution of God Of War & Norse Lore Learning: • YouTube (CygnusHD) • Cygnus' Regularly Updated God Of War Playlist • Twitter.com/Cygnus_HD Music by Bear McCreary (Composer, God Of War), his works can be found here.  Head over to The Lost Pages of Norse Myth, from which the Bear McCreary interview is pulled (all credit and Kudos to Jason Weiser for his phenomenal work). God Of War Podcast is a weekly gathering of friends and peers for the discussion, speculation and in-depth analysis of Santa Monica Studio's upcoming Father & Son Odyssey and masterpiece-in-the- making, GOD OF WAR. This epic saga, borne from the ashes of tragedy and grief and led by the promise of regaining a God’s long-lost humanity through his fate-chosen Son, set amidst the snow- capped valleys and re-lit rune-carved forests of Norse Myth, truly marks a landmark evolution in, and genuinely represents the ultimate embodiment of, the maturation and growth of the interactive medium. Writer and Director Cory Barlog, who brought us the second chapter of Kratos’ story over a decade ago, and his team of phenomenally talented artists, programmers and designers, have similarly embarked upon a per

New Episodes Every Week. 'We're so close. The battle lines have been drawn between the two tribes of the God Of War community - Those who spoil, and those whose plan is to avoid spoilers at any cost. All we can do is hope for this war to be brief, and for there to be as few casualties (i.e. people who despite their best efforts either succumb to or have spoilers forced upon them) as possible. In case you were wondering, yes, Cygnus and I are firmly in the NO SPOILERS camp, and yes, I'm drawing a parallel between our phenomenal (but in places extremely vocal and quick-to-comment-with-spoilers) community and the subject of the seventh Lost Page (as revealed on the Lost Pages of Norse Myth, which, I mean, what are you doing here if you haven't listened to that first? Off you go!) and this week's Norse Lore Corner, the Aesir Vanir War! We also share our thoughts and speculations on everything we've seen so far, including the latest officially released gameplay videos featuring new areas, foes and artefacts (Iðunn Apples, anyone?). You can feel it in the air - a truly special experiences awaits us all, and now is the best time to get cosy by a windowsill or fireplace, and immerse yourself in spoiler-free Norse Lore/God Of War material such as this show, the eddas, and more, and speculate along with us on where this timeless tale may take us...Enjoy!'   Next Week: Join Albert and Cygnus as they interview the contest winners of Sony Santa Monica's studio tour! Your next stop - Cygnus' Institution of God Of War & Norse Lore Learning: • YouTube (CygnusHD) • Cygnus' Regularly Updated God Of War Playlist • Twitter.com/Cygnus_HD Music by Bear McCreary (Composer, God Of War), his works can be found here. Norse Lore from the Poetic Edda, as retold by Daniel McCoy (Published Norse Mythology Author) and Glenn Bergen. Head over to The Lost Pages of Norse Myth, from which the Bear McCreary interview is pulled (all credit and Kudos to Jason Weiser for his phenomenal work). God Of War Podcast is a weekly gathering of friends and peers for the discussion, speculation and in-depth analysis of Santa Monica Studio's upcoming Father & Son Odyssey and masterpiece-in-the- making, GOD OF WAR. This epic saga, borne from the ashes of tragedy and grief and led by the promise of regaining a God’s long-lost humanity through his fate-chosen Son, set amidst the snow- capped valleys and re-lit rune-carved forests of Norse Myth, truly marks a landmark evolution in, and genuinely represents the ultimate embodiment of, the maturation and growth of the interactive medium. Writer and Director Cory Barlog, who brought us the second chapter of Kratos’ story over a decade ago, and his team of phenomenally talented artists, programmers and designers, have similarly embarked upon a perilous journey of thei

New Episodes Every Week.  On this episode of God Of War Podcast, Albert is joined by Yousof and James to discuss runes, wolves, and the game finally going gold! This Week's Lore Corner: Siblings In Norse Myth (Vili & Vé, Sköll & Hati, Brok & Sindri) - Albert discusses how these creatures and characters may fit into God Of War. Next Week: Cygnus returns as Albert's regular God Of War Podcast cohost, to discuss The Eighth Lost Page - The First Great War... Your next stop - Cygnus' Institution of God Of War & Norse Lore Learning: • YouTube (CygnusHD) • Cygnus' Regularly Updated God Of War Playlist • Twitter.com/Cygnus_HD Music by Bear McCreary (Composer, God Of War), his works can be found here. Norse Lore from the Poetic Edda, as retold by Daniel McCoy (Published Norse Mythology Author) Head over to The Lost Pages of Norse Myth, from which the Bear McCreary interview is pulled (all credit and Kudos to Jason Weiser for his phenomenal work). Greetings Everyone, and welcome to God Of War Podcast -  A weekly gathering of friends and peers for the discussion, speculation and in-depth analysis of Sony Santa Monica’s upcoming Father & Son Odyssey and masterpiece-in-the- making, GOD OF WAR. This epic saga, borne from the ashes of tragedy and grief and led by the promise of regaining a God’s long-lost humanity through his fate-chosen Son, set amidst the snow- capped valleys and re-lit rune-carved forests of Norse Myth, truly marks a landmark evolution in, and genuinely represents the ultimate embodiment of, the maturation and growth of the interactive medium. Writer and Director Cory Barlog, who brought us the second chapter of Kratos’ story over a decade ago, and his team of phenomenally talented artists, programmers and designers, have similarly embarked upon a perilous journey of their own, creating a living, breathing vision of Norse Mythology the likes of which have never been seen in any medium. The level of care, passion, love and sheer attention-to-detail and authenticity being poured into realising this vision from Barlog’s tireless and peerless colleagues — Art Team Lead Ariel Angelotti, Principal character Artist Rafael Grassetti, Lead animator Bruno Velazquez, Gameplay Engineering Lead Jeet Shro and Composer Bear McCreery, among countless more - Evokes and arguably surpasses the exhaustive and faithful lengths to which director Peter Jackson, writers Fran Walsh & Phillipa Boyens, head of Special E ects Richard Taylor, lead illustrators Alan Lee & John Howe and Composer Howard Shore went to, in order to bring Tolkien’s Middle Earth to spectacular, emotionally nuanced and vibrant life. Beyond being simply the next chapter in a long and winding tale, GOD OF WAR is the full realisation of an entire real-world mythology, one long-deserving of a portrayal of the highest quality, nuance and respect. And so, a long-forgo

New Episodes Every Week. Gameplay...has been...revealed... ...and it is beyond what any sequence of words (in any language) could ever adequately describe the sheer mastercrafted awesomeness of (read: transcends anything I could have hoped for). And, you guessed it, the impressions and questions are many and growing: That screen shake when you recall the Leviathan Axe tho! Will we see Skoll and Hati, the wolves who chase the sun and moon? Are the Reavers a Wolf-worshipping cult? How about Brok's cosy little torch-lit crafting tent, and that insanely awesome Tusked Tapir beast-of-burden? And Draugr blood singes the surrounding dried grass?! The mother's name revealed? What is this exceedingly and incresingly majestic and generous and aweosome masterpiece that awaits us?! Join Albert as he breaks down the newly revealed gameplay (and into barely controlled fits of joy, gratitude and appreciation for everyone at Santa Monica Studio - each and every one of you workinf on this are forevermore consummate gangsters of artistic, myth-enriching and interactive design virtuosity),  Slowed down to 0.5 speed, and with frequent lore-dropping/speculation-imbued tangents being taken (as per Interactive Artistry custom), as well as taking a closer look at the emotionally resonant symbolism of the 'Arrow' short film, and reading out all the gameplay impressions from our amazing God Of War community over on reddit. Writer Matt Sophos and writer/director Cory Barlog's Twitter interactions with (and expressions of support and positivity towards) the show are also touched on and thoroughly reciprocated - You and your team are not only evolving genre and medium with this title. You're redefining and expanding what truly worthwhile art is, and can be. When the truest-to-life artform that is games really taps into and leverages its unique life-paralelling aspect to it's fullest, as Santa Monica Studio are doing, A father and son's journey of reconnecting with eachother... a story of processing/accepting a mother's death...with a game like this, that is *lived*, not merely experienced, by the audience. We are not only participants - we are the guiding forces of their growth. This profound melding of human condition with human expression - this medium, this game - Is what you have made. It is what you exemplify, and it is what God of War will massively and significantly advance the growth and evolution of. In far fewer words, Thank you all so much! As we go forward into the continuing saga of God of War, Interactive Artistry will be with you every step of the way, with gratitude, respect and support, Always! Your next stop - Cygnus' Institution of God Of War & Norse Lore Learning: • YouTube (CygnusHD) • Cygnus' Regularly Updated God Of War Playlist • Twitter.com/Cygnus_HD Music by Bear McCreary (Composer, God Of War), his works can be found here. Norse Lore from the Poetic Edda, as retold by Daniel McCoy (

New Episodes Every Week. Ahead of Cygnus' return on next week's show, on this, our sixth episode, Albert, James and Yousof dive into all things Jötunn... Your next stop - Cygnus' Institution of God Of War & Norse Lore Learning: • YouTube (CygnusHD) • Cygnus' Regularly Updated God Of War Playlist • Twitter.com/Cygnus_HD Music by Bear McCreary (Composer, God Of War), his works can be found here. Norse Lore from the Poetic Edda, as retold by Daniel McCoy (Published Norse Mythology Author) Head over to The Lost Pages of Norse Myth, from which the Bear McCreary interview is pulled (all credit and Kudos to Jason Weiser for his phenomenal work). Greetings Everyone, and welcome to God Of War Podcast -  A weekly gathering of friends and peers for the discussion, speculation and in-depth analysis of Sony Santa Monica’s upcoming Father & Son Odyssey and masterpiece-in-the- making, GOD OF WAR. This epic saga, borne from the ashes of tragedy and grief and led by the promise of regaining a God’s long-lost humanity through his fate-chosen Son, set amidst the snow- capped valleys and re-lit rune-carved forests of Norse Myth, truly marks a landmark evolution in, and genuinely represents the ultimate embodiment of, the maturation and growth of the interactive medium. Writer and Director Cory Barlog, who brought us the second chapter of Kratos’ story over a decade ago, and his team of phenomenally talented artists, programmers and designers, have similarly embarked upon a perilous journey of their own, creating a living, breathing vision of Norse Mythology the likes of which have never been seen in any medium. The level of care, passion, love and sheer attention-to-detail and authenticity being poured into realising this vision from Barlog’s tireless and peerless colleagues — Art Team Lead Ariel Angelotti, Principal character Artist Rafael Grassetti, Lead animator Bruno Velazquez, Gameplay Engineering Lead Jeet Shro and Composer Bear McCreery, among countless more - Evokes and arguably surpasses the exhaustive and faithful lengths to which director Peter Jackson, writers Fran Walsh & Phillipa Boyens, head of Special E ects Richard Taylor, lead illustrators Alan Lee & John Howe and Composer Howard Shore went to, in order to bring Tolkien’s Middle Earth to spectacular, emotionally nuanced and vibrant life. Beyond being simply the next chapter in a long and winding tale, GOD OF WAR is the full realisation of an entire real-world mythology, one long-deserving of a portrayal of the highest quality, nuance and respect. And so, a long-forgotten, timeless tale is set to unfold... Feel free to send through an email to godofwarpodcast@gmail.com to suggest topics, leave reviews (iTunes is also a tremendous help which we’d sincerely appreciate, if you feel inclined to do so/if you feel), and make any corrections. 

New Episodes Every Week! 'This week I am joined by Yousof, one of our Patreon producers and consummate God of War/Norse Lore scholar in his own right, to talk all things Allfather.' Your next stop - Cygnus' Institution of God Of War & Norse Lore Learning: • YouTube (CygnusHD) • Cygnus' Regularly Updated God Of War Playlist • Twitter.com/Cygnus_HD Music by Bear McCreary (Composer, God Of War), his works can be found here. Norse Lore from the Poetic Edda, as retold by Daniel McCoy (Published Norse Mythology Author) Head over to The Lost Pages of Norse Myth, from which the Bear McCreary interview is pulled (all credit and Kudos to Jason Weiser for his phenomenal work). Greetings Everyone, and welcome to God Of War Podcast -  A weekly gathering of friends and peers for the discussion, speculation and in-depth analysis of Sony Santa Monica’s upcoming Father & Son Odyssey and masterpiece-in-the- making, GOD OF WAR. This epic saga, borne from the ashes of tragedy and grief and led by the promise of regaining a God’s long-lost humanity through his fate-chosen Son, set amidst the snow- capped valleys and re-lit rune-carved forests of Norse Myth, truly marks a landmark evolution in, and genuinely represents the ultimate embodiment of, the maturation and growth of the interactive medium. Writer and Director Cory Barlog, who brought us the second chapter of Kratos’ story over a decade ago, and his team of phenomenally talented artists, programmers and designers, have similarly embarked upon a perilous journey of their own, creating a living, breathing vision of Norse Mythology the likes of which have never been seen in any medium. The level of care, passion, love and sheer attention-to-detail and authenticity being poured into realising this vision from Barlog’s tireless and peerless colleagues — Art Team Lead Ariel Angelotti, Principal character Artist Rafael Grassetti, Lead animator Bruno Velazquez, Gameplay Engineering Lead Jeet Shro and Composer Bear McCreery, among countless more - Evokes and arguably surpasses the exhaustive and faithful lengths to which director Peter Jackson, writers Fran Walsh & Phillipa Boyens, head of Special E ects Richard Taylor, lead illustrators Alan Lee & John Howe and Composer Howard Shore went to, in order to bring Tolkien’s Middle Earth to spectacular, emotionally nuanced and vibrant life. Beyond being simply the next chapter in a long and winding tale, GOD OF WAR is the full realisation of an entire real-world mythology, one long-deserving of a portrayal of the highest quality, nuance and respect. And so, a long-forgotten, timeless tale is set to unfold... Feel free to send through an email to godofwarpodcast@gmail.com to suggest topics, leave reviews (iTunes is also a tremendous help which we’d sincerely appreciate, if you feel inclined to do so/if you feel), and mak

New Episodes On Saturdays AEST. 'Know my son, thy purest mind, breathe out, blind eyes, trust your instinct, let it fly draw steady, stance wide.' - Kratos, The Father 'Always followed in his footsteps, Always feared his vengeful wrath, Today he glimpsed the man in me... Today, I chart my path.' - Atreus, The Son 'Join us, listeners, on God Of War Podcast's fourth episode, where we are joined once again by pre-eminent God of War scholar and co-host of the show, Cygnus (aka Ilyas), who returns to us now, at the turning of the tide... No longer are we waiting with bated breath for a release date, the fifth Lost Page has finally been revealed...and the Facebook Messenger game, 'A Call From The Wilds', alongside it's stunning artwork by Vance Kovacs, all now grace us during our lead up to April 20th, making the wait easier indeed. We are also joined by Yousof, consummate rune-scryer and one of our Patreon producers, who shares his findings and translations of runes both in the Kovacs paintings and those adorning Mímir's head, All leading to our main discussion, which centers on 'the smartest man alive' and the benevolent - albeit mysterious - Witch in the Woods. In she a Vanir? Is she a shieldmaiden, or an incarnation of Freya, or a human, or a Goddess from another realm... On the subject of 'the Father rejecting the Son, the Son resenting the Father' and each misundertstanding the other, I am joined once more this week by Ray, my partner, whose work with emotional intelligence, psychology and mindfulness lends a intriguing lens on the ways in which trauma and projection in the context of parentood can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies, yet also hold the promise of eventual recovery and the establishing of language (which Kratos has been rejecting, both Old Norse and the inner language between himself and his own rage, fears and pain) between Father and Son. How will these two men reconcile, re-establish trust and truth, and attain an actual, kindred connection? All this will be explored.. Speaking of exp-lore-ing (fine, I'll give myself a golden star for that one, #shamelesspunsforlife), in closing, for this week's lore corner we have a 30-minute deep dive into Seidr and Galdr magic, weilded by both Atreus and Gróa... ...what hidden powers now awaken within the son of the God of War? And what distant realm must be reached, with the aid of both Elder and Maiden, in order to unlock, or perhaps unleash it...?' Your next stop - Cygnus' Institution of God Of War & Norse Lore Learning: • YouTube (CygnusHD) • Cygnus' Regularly Updated God Of War Playlist • Twitter.com/Cygnus_HD Music by Bear McCreary (Composer, God Of War), his works can be found here. Norse Lore from the Poetic Edda, as retold by Daniel McCoy (Published Norse Mythology Author) Head over to

New Episodes On Saturdays AEST. '‘This is no ordinary illness. The boy's true nature, Your true nature, Fights within him.' - The Witch In The Woods ‘Greetings everyone, and welcome to Episode 3 of God Of War Podcast! This week, Albert and Luis are joined by Anthony, aka TheRoninCosplay, to discuss all things games development, stitching 5 kinds of leathers, near-death (and actual death) experiences, and the true nature of Kratos and Atreus' godhood - Is they boy's inherited cursed divinity actually manifesting itself within him? Has Kratos' bloody past left an irrevocable black mark on his bloodline, cursing not only himself, but his progeny as well, for all time? An extensive deep dive into the subject of gods also takes centre stage on this episode, and our regular Corner of Norse Lore segment explores the major players of Norse Myth: the Æsir and Vanir gods and goddesses, beginning with character deep-dives on Baldr, the Æsir God of Light, and Freya, the Vanir Warrior Goddess of Beauty & Love. Also included is a stop over with Director Cory Barlog, as he covers some questions regarding the game (courtesy of the phenomenal Game Informer, absolutely check out their full month-long coverage), and lastly but certainly not least, hopefully well-edited-around Skype annomalies...the most brutal foe any human or god could ever face...enjoy!'  Your next stop - Cygnus' Institution of God Of War & Norse Lore Learning: • YouTube (CygnusHD) • Cygnus' Regularly Updated God Of War Playlist • Twitter.com/Cygnus_HD Music by Bear McReary (Composer, God Of War), his works can be found here. Norse Lore from the Poetic Edda, as retold by Daniel McCoy (Published Norse Mythology Author) Head over to The Lost Pages of Norse Myth, from which the Bear McCreary interview is pulled (all credit and Kudos to Jason Weiser for his phenomenal work). Greetings Everyone, and welcome to God Of War Podcast -  A weekly gathering of friends and peers for the discussion, speculation and in-depth analysis of Sony Santa Monica’s upcoming Father & Son Odyssey and masterpiece-in-the- making, GOD OF WAR. This epic saga, borne from the ashes of tragedy and grief and led by the promise of regaining a God’s long-lost humanity through his fate-chosen Son, set amidst the snow- capped valleys and re-lit rune-carved forests of Norse Myth, truly marks a landmark evolution in, and genuinely represents the ultimate embodiment of, the maturation and growth of the interactive medium. Writer and Director Cory Barlog, who brought us the second chapter of Kratos’ story over a decade ago, and his team of phenomenally talented artists, programmers and designers, have similarly embarked upon a perilous journey of their own, creating a living, breathing vision of Norse Mythology the likes of which have never

New Episodes every Friday at 11pm AEST. '‘We Are Taking Her Ashes To The Highest Peak In The Realm.' 'It Was Her Last Wish.’ ‘Where Must We Go?’ ‘To A Realm Beyond Your Own.’ ‘Greetings everyone, and welcome to Episode 2 of God Of War Podcast. We are pleased to bring you our comprehensive and extended in-depth discussion and analysis of the latest God Of War trailer. Albert, James (and for a brief few minutes at the beginning, Luis) pore through each and every shot, pausing along the way to uncover and speculate upon a myriad of hidden and obscure details, complete with then-and-there immersions into, and investigations of the relevant or possibly related Norse Lore. We discuss Fafnir, the dwarf-become-dragon, at the end of the trailer, and attempt to determine the narrative sequence of events. Also, James and Albert both collectively lose it over Bear McCreary's inhumanly beautiful and nuanced score...' Your next stop - Cygnus' Institution of God Of War & Norse Lore Learning: • YouTube (CygnusHD) • Cygnus' Regularly Updated God Of War Playlist • Twitter.com/Cygnus_HD Music by Bear McReary (Composer, God Of War), his works can be found here. Norse Lore from the Poetic Edda, as retold by Daniel McCoy (Published Norse Mythology Author) Head over to The Lost Pages of Norse Myth, from which the Bear McCreary interview is pulled (all credit and Kudos to Jason Weiser for his phenomenal work). Greetings Everyone, and welcome to God Of War Podcast -  A weekly gathering of friends and peers for the discussion, speculation and in-depth analysis of Sony Santa Monica’s upcoming Father & Son Odyssey and masterpiece-in-the- making, GOD OF WAR. This epic saga, borne from the ashes of tragedy and grief and led by the promise of regaining a God’s long-lost humanity through his fate-chosen Son, set amidst the snow- capped valleys and re-lit rune-carved forests of Norse Myth, truly marks a landmark evolution in, and genuinely represents the ultimate embodiment of, the maturation and growth of the interactive medium. Writer and Director Cory Barlog, who brought us the second chapter of Kratos’ story over a decade ago, and his team of phenomenally talented artists, programmers and designers, have similarly embarked upon a perilous journey of their own, creating a living, breathing vision of Norse Mythology the likes of which have never been seen in any medium. The level of care, passion, love and sheer attention-to-detail and authenticity being poured into realising this vision from Barlog’s tireless and peerless colleagues — Art Team Lead Ariel Angelotti, Principal character Artist Rafael Grassetti, Lead animator Bruno Velazquez, Gameplay Engineering Lead Jeet Shro and Composer Bear McCreery, among countless more - Evokes and arguably surpasses the exhaustive and faithful lengths to which director Peter Jackson, writers Fran Wa

New Episodes every Friday at 11pm AEST. ‘The Herald Of The World Serpent…The Ghost-White Ragnarok Incarnate,  His Very Form Foretelling Our Doom…Will Rise, To Face The Son Of Thunder.’ ‘Greetings everyone, and welcome to Episode 1 of God Of War Podcast, appropriately titled ‘A New Beginning’ - we are, after all, starting our own journey right alongside God Of War itself, where we’ll be dissecting, discussing and debating every aspect of this new title in a long-form/in-depth weekly format, having the odd interview or two, and lastly we feature a section at the end of each week’s episode that’s entirely devoted to parsing out, making deductions from, and imagining the potential connections that might exist between Norse Lore and God Of War. Albert is joined this week (the first, as I can now confirm, of many future episodes with the guy) by the unequalled analyst, consummate theorist, pre-eminent Norse Lore/God Of War scholar and fast friend, Cygnus (also known as Ilyas),  To discuss this past week in news, exchange ideas, swap speculations, and offer up predictions on plot, gameplay, mechanics and much, much more.  Cygnus expands on his Hathor-as-Atreus’ mother theory, and Albert posits that Jörmungandr’s pale scales and Kratos’ ghost-white skin are no coincidence - could their allegiance have long been fated? Has the rejected albino god-child serpent finally found his chosen enforcer to fulfil his one earthly desire: To slay the God of Thunder, Thor himself? It is true that Sindri and Brokk, the dwarven Huldra Brothers, forged the Axe Leviathan precisely to be a foil for Mjolnir…could their respective bears be all but destined to clash before this Norse odyssey closes? Listen in to find out…’ [Episode ends at 2:26:44, slight upload anomaly] Your next stop - Cygnus' Institution of God Of War & Norse Lore Learning: • YouTube (CygnusHD) • Cygnus' Regularly Updated God Of War Playlist • Twitter.com/Cygnus_HD Music by Bear McReary (Composer, God Of War), his works can be found here. Norse Lore from the Poetic Edda, as retold by Daniel McCoy (Published Norse Mythology Author) Greetings Everyone, and welcome to God Of War Podcast -  A weekly gathering of friends and peers for the discussion, speculation and in-depth analysis of Sony Santa Monica’s upcoming Father & Son Odyssey and masterpiece-in-the- making, GOD OF WAR. This epic saga, borne from the ashes of tragedy and grief and led by the promise of regaining a God’s long-lost humanity through his fate-chosen Son, set amidst the snow- capped valleys and re-lit rune-carved forests of Norse Myth, truly marks a landmark evolution in, and genuinely represents the ultimate embodiment of, the maturation and growth of the interactive medium. Writer and Director Cory Barlog, who brought us the second chapter of Kratos’ story over a decade ago, and his team of phenomenally talented artists, programmers and designers, have similarly embarked upon a perilous journey of their own, creating a living, breathing vision of Norse Mythology the likes of which have never been seen in any medium. The level of care, passion, love and sheer attention-to-detail

A weekly gathering of friends and peers for the discussion, speculation and in-depth analysis of Sony Santa Monica’s upcoming Father & Son Odyssey and masterpiece-in-the-making, GOD OF WAR. This epic saga, borne from the ashes of tragedy and grief and led by the promise of regaining a God’s long-lost humanity through his fate-chosen Son, set amidst the snow-capped valleys and fire-lit rune-carved forests of Norse Myth, truly marks a landmark evolution in, and genuinely represents the ultimate embodiment of, the maturation and growth of the interactive medium. Writer and Director Cory Barlog, who brought us the second chapter of Kratos’ story over a decade ago, and his team of phenomenally talented artists, programmers and designers, have similarly embarked upon a perilous journey of their own, creating a living, breathing vision of Norse Mythology the likes of which have never been seen in any medium. The level of care, passion, love and sheer attention-to-detail and authenticity being poured into realising this vision from Barlog’s tireless and peerless colleagues — Art Team Lead Ariel Angelotti, Principal character Artist Rafael Grassetti, Lead animator Bruno Velazquez, Gameplay Engineering Lead Jeet Shroff and Composer Bear McCreery, among countless more - Evokes and arguably surpasses the exhaustive and faithful lengths to which director Peter Jackson, writers Fran Walsh & Phillipa Boyens, head of Special Effects Richard Taylor, lead illustrators Alan Lee & John Howe and Composer Howard Shore went to, in order to bring Tolkien’s Middle Earth to spectacular, emotionally nuanced and vibrant life. Beyond being simply the next chapter in a long and winding tale, GOD OF WAR is the full realisation of an entire real-world mythology, one long-deserving of a portrayal of the highest quality, nuance and respect. And so, a long-forgotten, timeless tale is set to unfold…