God of War Gets a Novel
It's like the game, but more accessible. You know, for your Gran and stuff.Published 14/07/2009 at 22:00 by Lorcan
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If you’re waiting for the new God of War movie which is currently in preproduction, it’s a long wait till you can get a non-consle iteration of Kratos but fear not mortal because Matthew Stover has you covered. He’s penning a novelization of the PS2 original which should be released alongside the third game.
“In the novel GOD OF WAR, Kratos, the game’s protagonist, is a great warrior who seeks revenge on the God of War Ares for the deaths of his wife and child. On his journey to Olympus, Kratos must battle great monsters of legend–and fight his own inner demons.” So basically it’s the first game in text form.
If it sounds good to you, you can pre-order it here.
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hannes_truce | 14/07/2009 22:08
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sounds interesting. wonder if my local library will have this??
Alex_Assassin_08 | 14/07/2009 22:11
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I missed out on GoW 1 and 2
Timesh1993 | 15/07/2009 15:56
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I did too, you’ll just have to pick up on it all at GOW 3, i plan on
Day-o | 14/07/2009 22:13
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Hmmm, should i play the first game to make up for missing the first 2 games and prepare myself for the third installment? Or, should i just read the novel, play the second game, then get the third?
Lorcan | 14/07/2009 22:22
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No. Play them all.
The first is the best in my opinion.
Day-o | 14/07/2009 23:22
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Alrite, cool. I’ll have a good scan next time i’m in any games retailers, think i’ve seen it second hand in Gamestation before.
Triggerhappytel | 15/07/2009 00:56
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I agree with Lorcan; definitely play them all as the series is very story-centric and the third leads on from a cliffhanger in GoW2. I also agree that the first is the best, although I expect four years down the line its impact will have been significantly diminished.
Intrigued by the novel, although I hope it’s not written in a juvenile style. Might check it out to sate my curiousity, although I doubt it will really be up to much.
proog | 14/07/2009 22:15
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I recently bought both God of War 1 and 2, but interesting project.
Pookinator | 14/07/2009 22:16
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Could be good, but would you be able to get the violence across like that in writing?
matty | 14/07/2009 22:17
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if your a good writer then im sure you could
Gastos84 | 14/07/2009 22:30
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Absolutely. The freedom to describe in detail add more depth to things than most other types of media. Get a good writer and these could potentially be amazing
Triggerhappytel | 15/07/2009 00:57
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Never read any Bernard Cornwell, eh?
Timesh1993 | 15/07/2009 15:59
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Never even heard of him
Snebjnr | 14/07/2009 22:18
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Sounds like a fun book to read
Gastos84 | 14/07/2009 22:28
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Pre-ordered. Thanks for that. I absolutely love the story of GOW. I’m a bit of a fan of ancient Greek mythology so to see them getting the majority of the relations, links and monsters into the game was brilliant.
I would go so far as to say that it is my favourite story of any game. You do get truly lost in the world and characters. Don’t be fooled by the gore and action, it outdoes some film and tv in terms of plot and emotion. Partly because the woman who voices Gaia and narrates throughout has an amazing storytelling voice.
The extra cutscenes that are unlocked after completion of the first game are true extras too. They reveal extra insights and teasers which do set the imagination alight (well for me anyway). My favourite being………oops better not spoil it for those who have not played.
Speaking of those who have not played; DO IT!! I can not stress how much of a great game and experience it is. It is Sony’s greatest exclusive franchise in my eyes.
I’m very dubious about the film which is down to a lack of faith in Hollywood adaptations more than anything, but as an avid reader, the novels excite me. Books are the other medium that can convey the story and it’s emotions with success in my opinion.
Bring on the novels and bring on GOW3!!
Over and out!
RYNO_245 | 14/07/2009 23:09
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Looks pretty good to me.
Fordiddy | 14/07/2009 23:11
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not much of a reader but might give them a try, specially if there is an audiobook spoken by kratos!! how awesome would thet be
colmshan1990 | 14/07/2009 23:23
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I tipped this in the forums and in the comments on the God of War movie, but forget it, what a tagline! (Or whatever you call the bit that shows up on the front page) I have to get this for my Granny, then use that tagline as justification!
colossalblue | 15/07/2009 00:13
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Not all of the writers get the news tips. We can only credit you and give you points if you were the source of the info, otherwise it wouldn’t be fair.
I want an MP3 of your granny reading the first chapter when this comes out…
colmshan1990 | 15/07/2009 00:37
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Ok, that’s fair enough.
Perhaps a better MP3 would be my parents reaction when they hear what I bought Granny…
BryOnRye | 15/07/2009 08:27
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Talk about milking the GOW cash cow! Though I suppose this kind of thing has been done for years with the Star Wars, Doctor Who, Buffy books etc.
Cortex-Neo | 15/07/2009 08:38
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Interesting, I have been wanting something to read for a while… Could this be what I was looking for???
DarthSharkey | 15/07/2009 10:14
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Sounds interesting, I’m Reading the Resistance book the now and quite enjoying it.
colmshan1990 | 15/07/2009 00:48
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And my apologies to Lorcan, Colossalblue and any other members of the TSA staff who may or may not be offended/ annoyed at that comment.
Lorcan | 15/07/2009 00:56
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Why would we be annoyed?
You were nice and complimentary!