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[NSFW] First Look at New God of War Enemy: Empusa

Here is the first look at the final concept art for an upcoming baddie in God of War Ascension.

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ceballos77mx4088d ago

Nice, wondering how kratos is going to rip her apart.

Mounce4088d ago

@Lock0n To be honest, I've never seen Kratos eat at all. He can lift, but does he EVER eat?!

and no, eating pussy doesn't count.

KwietStorm_BLM4088d ago

You don't rip apart empusa. You caress empusa. You massage empusa. You put that empusa to sleep.

madpuppy4088d ago

Frankly, it looks like you boil Empusa until she is a bright red and server her with clarified butter...and a bib with a cartoon picture of Empusa on it.

IAmLee4088d ago

probably the good ol' fashioned overkill :')

Kennytaur4088d ago

I love how GoW de-sexualizes nudity.

NukaCola4088d ago

God of War is a great example of a mature game. It has violence and sex and gore, but it fits so well into the time piece and genre that it feels so natural and right. It's not beating a guy to death with a dildo or raping a chick or pissing on people like other games. I love this series and this game is going to be incredible.

KwietStorm_BLM4088d ago

Damn man what games are you playing?

Eldyraen4088d ago

@Kweitstorm: I know one is Saint's Row 3 as magazine ads showed the dildo sword--I didn't play it as just made it appear too juvenile in marketing campaign. No clue on others.

NukaCola4088d ago (Edited 4088d ago )

I dont get the disagrees.

Saints Row has the dildos
Postal has pissing on people
Read Dead shows rape, and Custer's Revenge,
just examples..

Im just saying GOW is a great example of being a game for adults without being immature about it's content.

@Brash,

yeah Read Dead probably wasnt a good example. Heavy Rain touched a lot of those taboo subjects as well without being childish about it. But still, point being many M Rated titles are only that for their content and not because they are for a mature mind. I like games that feel like they were made for an intellectual grown up to enjoy.

But by no means am I knocking anything game related. I love tons of stuff. My current game me and my wife play is Borderlands 2. Love it. Love the silliness and mayhem and pretty much the whole package.

Brash_Attack4088d ago (Edited 4088d ago )

While I agree the dildo and pissing on people can be immature (but who was expecting Postal to be mature) I don't think rape in Red Dead was anything that shouldn't have been in there. It's not like it was a big goofy scene.

I feel as though RDR should be in your "mature game" category, too.

I do think that it's funny that an article below in the "related articles" section call "God of War: Ascension dev on gore and sexual content: We'll 'push the envelope as far as we can'". More related than it'll ever know.

NateCole4088d ago

Agree NukaCola. Back then orgies/sex was something normal and not taboo.

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palaeomerus4088d ago

God of War is about as "mature" as [Protoype] was. It's an antisocial, power fantasy, gore-fest with a wrestler looking antihero protagonist.

Brash_Attack4088d ago

I would argue that your statement is backwards. Prototype is as mature as God of War. The first God of War beats the first Prototype by about 4 years.

I would argue that God of War almost started the popularity of the "antisocial, power fantasy, gore-fest with a wrestler looking antihero protagonist" type game.

Tontus4088d ago

Wow, you're an incredibly pretentious individual. It's anti-social? In your world, maybe. Power fantasy... what? Gore-fest... you do realise the games are set in the realm of ancient Greek Mythology, blood, gore, sex & violence were seen very differently to how they are now. The gore in the games are completely appropriate to the setting an story.

A wrestler looking protagonist? You are such a troll, I'd LOVE to see you design a better looking character who is 1/100th as beloved or popular as Kratos.

You're just an ignorant philistine, why do I waste my time on your kind...

jakmckratos4088d ago

Am I alone in thinking the furies looks really awful? They're just taking the motif theyof having titties on enemies they've done countless times and throwing them on whatever Greek monsters they want and add in a couple animal features. I just think the Greek mythology thing is tapped out...all the good stuff's been used up and I really hope Kratos moves on to God of War 4 in a new and FRESH mythology based on either the Norse or Egyptian pantheon. I just don't think there's too much left in Greece..they're already doing a Kraken-like boss again and the Furies are reminiscent of the sisters of fate. Give me Fenrir or an Ice dragon or the God Ra to fight...no more of this B-level shelved ideas.

jakmckratos4084d ago

I wouldnt even say my opinion but that's what David Jaffe said he wanted and I whole heartedly agree. Greece is done. I don't want to fight insect hybrid women with their boobs out. It's a little demeaning to think we want to fight female that have their boobs out. It's been done. Im not gonna get excited over boobs made from pixels no matter how stunning the graphics are. They are a weak main villain. I wanna fight Gods and mythical things from other mythologies and Id rather see the people behind God of War do this than a less capable developer. It's the only way to move forward in the series. Prequels are not as meaningful.

JohnApocalypse4088d ago

Of course the boobs are showing :)

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God Of War Tried Multiplayer Too Early

God of War's forgotten multiplayer mode was introduced nearly a decade ago, but it may have been a great addition if it was implemented now.

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mkis007517d ago

Ruined Ascensions story mode. Taking away the one button parry sucked.

abstractel517d ago

Not saying it was perfect but I really enjoyed it. One of the more unique MP experiences. Wouldn't mind them trying again.

Palitera516d ago

It was nuts that they actually managed to make that experience work so well.
The story might have been the weakest (story-wise) in the main series, but the MP was super fun and well done.

hotnickles516d ago

I don’t play god of war for the multiplayer so it’s always too soon in my book.

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Ranking the God of War Games

Kratos has been on a rampage, killing Gods in epic battles since 2005. With each release managing to offer high-octane action, I explore each God of War title and rank every adventure from his journey to Olympus to his Norse tales of fatherhood.

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ClayRules2012528d ago

I won’t rank Ragnarok just yet, although it is honestly leaving me and my wife blown away…won’t go into details right now, not done as I assume others aren’t either, maybe some of you are, idk haha.

But here’s how I rank them

5. God of War 3
4. God of War Ascension.
3. God of War 1.
2. God of War 2.
1. God of War 2018.

MrNinosan528d ago

My same ranking exactly, with Ragnarök at #1.

ClayRules2012527d ago

Wow, that’s pretty interesting that someone has the same ranking as me haha. So, did you beat Ragnarok? I assume so with you placing it at #1

Flawlessmic528d ago

1. God of war 3
2. God of war 2018
3. God of war 2
4. God of war 1

Haven't played the others but about 30 hrs In to ragnarock now so safe to say if it keeps up it will end up being at the top of my list when I'm done.

CrimsonWing69528d ago

I will say the pacing of the original titles and the epic feel to them I feel is way better than the new one’s. Like, I could recognize and appreciate the praise God of War received, but it bores me to tears except for the pivotal moments.

However, that being said I feel Ragnarok is waaaaay better than 2018. I’m only on Ch. 6, but it’s pretty much rocked my face off from the get-go.

I’m really split between this being my GotY or Elden Ring.

robtion528d ago

I think different games in the series had different strengths but all are great. I liked the original as it was an origin story and the mechanics were fresh. The sequel added smoother gameplay. Three was just so far ahead of it's time graphically it wasn't even funny. Plus great gameplay and bosses and insane gore and nice use of sexy time. The reboot was cool but lost a lot of what I liked about the original trilogy (I don't need my games grown up, just fun). Will wait and see with ragnarok as haven't had time to play it yet.

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Every God of War Game Ranked From Worst To Best

BLG writes: "God of War has evolved significantly since the first game launched in 2005. Each subsequent entry has brought something new to the series, be it new power sets, fighting styles, and in the case of the 2018 reboot, a whole new combat system. Therefore, a major component in ranking every God of War game is that game’s impact on the franchise."

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darthv72803d ago

2 is my all time favorite with Ascension being my least (but still worth playing). First time dealing with the colossus of rhodes as well as the scale of the steeds of time... just a great game overall.

Nacho_Z803d ago

3 is the best for me, closely followed by the reboot. The reboot lost some of the spectacular scenes in favour of deeper gameplay, 3 was jaw dropping at times. I'm hoping the next game will have the best of both.

Army_of_Darkness803d ago

Yeah 3 was my favorite as well! The Poseidon battle was amazing! Gameplay wise and graphically!

neutralgamer1992803d ago

Honestly first 2 were amazing. I really wanted Sony yo bring back David jaffe and have him do his own version of God of war reboot working in different mythology. David and Cory could make sure story made sense but I think God of war is a big enough series where multiple entries at the same time

nevin1803d ago

1. GOW 3
1. GOW 2
2. GOW: Ghost of Sparta
3. GOW 1
4. GOW: Chains of Olympus
5. GOW(2018)
6. GOW: Ascension

generic-user-name803d ago

GOW 2018 2nd from the bottom? Behind 1? Behind the 2 PSP games?

Your street cred is taking a hit today.

Muigi803d ago

1. Gow 2018
2. Gow 3
3. Gow 2

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