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Geek Vibes Nation
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
New 'God of War' Game Delayed To 2026
Fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the God of War saga may have to wait a bit longer. According to industry insider Jeff Grubb, an unannounced God of War project set in ancient Greece has been internally delayed to 2026. Shared during a recent episode of the Last of the Nintendogs podcast, Grubb's claim has sparked excitement and speculation about what this mysterious spin-off could entail. A Return to Greece with a Twist Unlike the Norse mythology explored in 2018's God of War and 2022's God of War: Ragnarök, this new project is rumored to revisit the franchise's Greek roots. Earlier reports suggested a 2025 release, but Grubb now indicates the game has been pushed back, possibly due to its expanding scope or challenges like the recent voice actors' strike. Rumors also point to a bold departure from the series' traditional formula, with insiders like Tom Henderson describing it as a 2.5D Metroidvania-style game. Deimos as the Star? Adding fuel to the speculation, leaks suggest the game may not center on Kratos but instead feature his brother, Deimos, in a prequel set before Kratos becomes the Ghost of Sparta. This smaller-scale side story could explore untold chapters of the Greek saga, potentially blending the series' signature combat with Metroidvania exploration. Grubb has emphasized that this is not a remaster or a mainline sequel but a distinct project, possibly akin to Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales in scope. When Will We Hear More? With no official confirmation from Sony or Santa Monica Studio, the game's delay to 2026 suggests an announcement might be imminent, perhaps at The Game Awards in December 2025, given the precedent set by the Valhalla DLC reveal in 2023. The absence of the project at recent PlayStation events like State of Play and Summer Game Fest further supports the idea that Sony is holding off for a bigger reveal. What's Next for God of War? The God of War franchise, now 20 years strong, continues to captivate fans with its rich storytelling and evolving gameplay. While the Norse saga concluded with Ragnarök, a return to Greece could rekindle the brutal, mythological roots that defined Kratos' early adventures. As PlayStation's 2026 lineup grows with titles like Ghost of Yotei and Wolverine, this Greek spin-off could be a unique addition to the PS5's first-party slate. Until Sony breaks its silence, fans can only speculate about this intriguing project. Will it deliver the same emotional depth and visceral action the series is known for? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned for updates on this developing story!
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Creative talent shines at Stroud School of Art end-of-year show
STROUD School of Art's end-of-year exhibition showcased an impressive array of creative talent. Held at SGS College's Stroud campus from June 9 to June 13, the event featured the best works of art from students at different levels and courses. This year, for the first time, pieces from the 14 to 16-year-old SGS Create cohort were included, alongside pieces by Level 1 -3, Access to HE, and adult part-time courses. Tom Henderson, head of Stroud School of Art, said: "We are so proud of our learners and the outstanding work they have produced. "This exhibition is a powerful reflection of their talent, commitment, and creative growth. "It highlights the incredible breadth and depth of artistic expression that thrives here at Stroud School of Art."
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New God of War PS5 Game Leaked and It's Not What You Think
It seems the next game might be revealed sooner than we think. However, it may not be exactly what everyone would expect after the last two entries in the beloved PlayStation series. In a recent X (formerly Twitter) thread from Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson, @GamerUPGaming asked if they would see the rumored God of War spin-off during the recently revealed PlayStation State of Play on June 4. According to Henderson, they believe it will be at the show, and that they've heard a lot of 'scuttlebutt' about a 2.5D metroidvania based on the popular franchise. 'Hearing a lot of scuttlebutt about the 2.5D/metroidvania game or whatever it will be, yeah,' says Henderson. 'Seems to be much smaller in scale than what I initially thought.' Additionally, the original question also tagged Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb, who had also mentioned a God of War spin-off in the past. Grubb simply answered, 'Yeah,' to the posed question. Outside of that conversation on X, Blessing Adeoye Jr. of Kinda Funny predicted a God of War metroidvania would be shown during Summer Game Fest. A recent thread on ResetEra seems to believe he may have knew something about the game at that point. However, it should be noted that Kinda Funny has said in multiple prediction episodes throughout the years that their predictions are not based on inside information they already know or that isn't already out there. In that same ResetEra thread, user Thisiserfan claims they have collected some information regarding the project recently. They claim it is a cross of God of War and Blasphemous. While a specific developer isn't named, Santa Monica Studio will supervise the project. Lastly, they claim it will be set in Greece before Kratos becomes a God, and that Deimos will return. Henderson had previously reported that the next entry would return to Greece. At the time of those rumors, it seemed God of War would maintain its 3rd person combat from the past two entries. However, as Henderson said in his reply, this metroidvania project is much smaller in scope than he initially thought. This could be the project Henderson was initially referring to in that previous report. The post New God of War PS5 Game Leaked and It's Not What You Think appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Another PS5 Exclusive Quietly Delayed to 2026
There seems to have been a lot of delays for various first-party projects. The latest supposedly impacts a many PlayStation fans are eager to see in action. According to Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb, the previously rumored Greek God of War game for PS5 has been pushed to 2026. During Grubb and Mike Minotti's latest episode of Last of the Nintendogs, Grubb let out that little 'nugget' during the Super Chats portion of the show. 'I have Marathon and the unannounced new God of War Greek project, which I heard was pushed into 2026, as well.' Rumors about the Greek God of War project have been swirling quite a bit this year. Back in January this year, fans began speculating that the next iteration of the beloved PlayStation series would be heading to Egypt. However, known insider Tom Henderson claimed it would be set in Greece, which Grubb has since corroborated. In terms of what this new God of War game entails, it is rumored to be a spin-off. Specifically, it will supposedly be a 2.5D metroidvania and feature Kratos before he becomes a god. It is also claimed that Deimos would return. Of course, like all rumors, it might be best to take it with a grain of salt. As of now, the Greek God of War project has yet to be formally revealed by Sony. Even if true, the game's development timeline can change at any moment, which lead to these supposed internal delays. For PS5 and PS4 players itching to play a God of War game set in Greece, God of War 3 Remastered is available to purchase on the PS Store. PS Plus Premium subscribers can play the game at no additional cost. The post Another PS5 Exclusive Quietly Delayed to 2026 – Report appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
Metro
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
New God Of War game is 'smaller scale' 2D Metroidvania claim insiders
The next God Of War game might revolve around Kratos' brother, as rumours escalate ahead of Sony's State Of Play. There have been rumours around a new God Of War game, set in Ancient Greece, since earlier this year, but new details have come to light ahead of Sony's State Of Play presentation on Wednesday night. Previous rumours described it as a 'side story' prequel starring young Kratos, although it's never been clear if the gameplay would be similar to God Of War Ragnarök or the original Greek trilogy which began on the PlayStation 2. According to several insiders, it seems this spin-off might be something completely different and more comparable to a game like Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown, in terms of scale and gameplay. The information comes from Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson, who previously claimed the new project would be set in Ancient Greece. Following the announcement of Sony's State Of Play, a user on X asked him if the rumoured God Of War project might appear. In response, Henderson wrote: 'Hearing a lot of scuttlebutt about the 2.5D/Metroidvania game or whatever it will be, yeah. Seems to be much smaller in scale than what I initially thought.' Fellow insider Jeff Grubb also appeared to corroborate these claims, by posting a 'Yeah' in agreement. Hearing a lot of scuttlebutt about the 2.5D/metroidvania game or whatever it will be, yeah. Seems to be much smaller in scale than what I initially thought. — Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) June 3, 2025 As posted on Reddit, a number of other rumours have emerged around the title. According to Xbox Era's Nick Baker, Kratos' brother Deimos will be playable, although it's unclear if he'll be the main protagonist. The game is also rumoured to be developed by Mega Cat Studios (Five Nights At Freddy's: Into The Pit), under the supervision of Sony's Santa Monica Studio, who have developed all the mainline God Of War games. The project has also been compared to 2019's Blasphemous, although it's unclear if that's because of the Metroidvania element or the visual style. More Trending While it's unclear if this project will be announced during Sony's State Of Play later tonight, the acceleration of rumours certainly suggests it could be. This isn't the only rumour which has emerged following the State Of Play announcement. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier appeared to hint on Bluesky that a 'remaster' of Final Fantasy Tactics might show up. As others have noted, the game's director Yasumi Matsuno also retweeted the State Of Play post, before swiftly deleting it. A PlayStation 5 port of Gravity Rush Remastered has been rumoured too, based on a prior database listing, but this appears to have been debunked. While it's always worth taking such rumours with a pinch of salt, Sony is promising a 40+ minute show, so it should be pretty substantial. The State Of Play broadcast kicks off later today (June 4) at 10pm BST across YouTube and Twitch. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Nintendo Switch 2 updates for over 12 Switch games live now including Pokémon Scarlet and Violet MORE: Games Inbox: When will there be Nintendo Switch 2 console reviews? MORE: New Nintendo Switch 2 bundles can be paid for in instalments
