God of War III
News, coverage and analysis tracking God of War III across the outlets.- God of War 3 Director's AAA Dungeons & Dragons Game Cancelled After Less Than a YearHasbro and its subsidiary Wizards of the Coast have cancelled a big-budget, single-player Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure game developed by Stig Asmussen's studio, Giant Skull. The decision was reportedly made to lower costs, despite the project's potential. Wizards of the Coast stated they respect Asmussen and his team and value their ongoing relationship.
- Star Wars Jedi Veteran's Dungeons & Dragons Game Has Been CanceledWizards of the Coast, in partnership with Giant Skull studio founded by Stig Asmussen, has canceled an upcoming single-player action-adventure game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Hasbro confirmed the project's cancellation, though stated they still value their relationship with Giant Skull and are open to future pitches. This decision comes after significant investment in AAA game development following the success of Baldur's Gate 3.
- Star Wars Jedi Veteran's Dungeons & Dragons Game Has Been CanceledWizards of the Coast, in partnership with Giant Skull studio founded by Stig Asmussen, has canceled an upcoming single-player action-adventure game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Hasbro confirmed the project's cancellation, though stated they still value their relationship with Giant Skull and are open to future pitches. This decision comes after significant investment in AAA game development following the success of Baldur's Gate 3.
- RPCS3 Breakthrough Enhances Performance for All PS3 Games - GameHauntThe RPCS3 PlayStation 3 emulator received a significant performance patch on December 12, 2024, improving SPU emulation for the Cell processor. This update provides a 5-7% frame rate increase in demanding titles like Twisted Metal across all PC hardware. The optimization enhances emulation efficiency by generating more streamlined machine code for modern CPUs.
- (For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloadsPlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for March 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US and Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the charts in Asia. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.
- God Of War Trilogy Remake Release Date Speculation, Trailers, And Everything Else We KnowSony has announced a remake of the original God of War trilogy, which includes God of War, God of War 2, and God of War 3. TC Carson will reprise his role as Kratos, having last voiced the character in God of War: Ascension. The remake is in early development by Sony Santa Monica, with no release date or specific platforms confirmed beyond a likely PlayStation 5 release.
- God of War's pale hero Kratos is covered in ash because a lead dev saw unfinished concept art on white paper and…The distinctive ash-covered appearance of Kratos in the God of War series originated from early concept art. Lead environment artist Stig Asmussen revealed that the initial designs were drawn on white paper, leading to the iconic pale, ash-covered look that became a permanent fixture.
- OG God of War devs didn't expect the PS2 classic to take 4 years to make, but they "didn't know any better" and "crunched like motherf***ers"Original God of War developers at Sony Santa Monica Studio did not anticipate the PS2 classic would take four years to complete, admitting to intense crunch periods due to youth and enthusiasm. While crunch is now largely discouraged, the article reflects on the extended development times of early titles compared to modern games and the ongoing discussion about work-life balance in the industry.
- God of War Review | Giant BombThe 2018 God of War reboot successfully evolves the franchise by shifting from Greek to Nordic mythology and focusing on a more mature narrative centered on Kratos and his son, Atreus. While the combat and exploration have been overhauled with an over-the-shoulder perspective and a more open world, the game retains the series' signature intensity and visual splendor, making it the best entry to date.
- God of War ReviewThis review discusses the evolution of the God of War franchise, highlighting the shift from Greek to Norse mythology and Kratos' character development. The new combat system, over-the-shoulder camera, and open-world exploration are praised, though the customization system is noted as feeling underdeveloped. Despite minor flaws, the game is considered the best entry in the series due to its engaging narrative, improved gameplay, and stunning visuals.