God of War Studio Gives Red Dead Redemption 2 Major Props in the Best Way | COGconnected

God of War developer Santa Monica Studio isn't shy about showing their support for Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2 success. In fact, they've given them major props. Read on to find out how!

[sammarshall102]

I love the respect studios show each other

[Fishy Fingers]

Why wouldn’t they, professionals working in the same field have both knowledge and understanding of their fellows craft.

It’s only the kids from different camps that make this mutual appreciation seem refreshing.

[monkey602]

They must be slightly disgusted too though. Up until today they had Game of the Year in the bag.

Yeah they're grown adults and aren't acting like children but you'd have to understand some disappointment from them too

[MrVux000]

@monkey602
You say it like God Of War has lost the possibility of winning a GOTY overall, even tho both games have universal acclaim.

If anything it is quite possible we are looking at another TLOU vs GTAV situatio here.

[rainslacker]

Likely that many from SSM were at some point involved with the RDR2 game, as they are part of the ICE team, and no doubt, they would have spent some time working with R* on how to make things work well. They probably knew well this game was going to give them a run for their money. I also think that SSM isn't going to be as fussed about winning or losing GOTY as the fan boys are. They had a massive success, and should be proud, and no other big game release can take that away from them. Sure, it's nice to get the awards, and recognition, but they aren't going to let it phase them.

[DarkVoyager]

YESSSSSS

Love when studios praise each other for their hard work.

[MoshA]

Yeah good studios deserve respect :)

[AK91]

One great developer giving pros to another, love seeing this kind of stuff.

[thatguyhayat]

When i saw that baldur gif on twitter that was just hilarious

[Cmv38]

2 amazing developers, 1 amazing console.

I need to work for the playstation advertising department.

[ClayRules2012]

I’d work for Sony cleaning toilets at the different studio offices. Just to see how things run & to see those amazingly talented developers at work everyday, totally worth it.

[rainslacker]

Moving over from Nintendo? Your nephew will be upset.

Old joke....many may not get the reference.:)

[ClayRules2012]

The respect that these game studios show to one another is awesome. I love it.

Now, hopefully many within the gaming community can do the same for their fellow gamers (regardless of their platform of choice) and let them know they’re hoping their fellow gamers have a great time playing the games there excited for.

[Lexreborn2]

I know I’m not going to play RDR2, but still coolest thing when gaming seems unified from time to time.

[xenz]

May I ask why you're not going to play it?

[Lexreborn2]

My track record with Rockstar games is pretty much they are not for me. Not going to drop 60 bucks to find out if it’s changed.

[RememberThe357]

This game is just as dope as everything else they've made. It's probably not for you.

[rainslacker]

I'm not that interested in RDR2. May play it one day.

But I certainly recognize how many people are excited for it, and I respect that they are excited for it, and respect that anyone can enjoy it, and actually kind of disappointed that there was so much console war BS placed into the discussion because of the DF analysis....which sadly, I even participated in.:*(

For the most part though, I just see people really excited to play it, and that's a good thing. Shows that the community can still be excited about the right things.

[Elda]

It's called paying homage & respect.

[Platformgamer]

santa monica's god of war is goty, but it's nice that they congrats other very good games

[Ezio2048]

Rdr 2 is better now. Better rated.

[Persian_Immortal]

Metacritic's dont determine Goty, Metal Gear Solid Phantom Pain had a 95 Metacritic and Witcher 3 had a 93, MGS won less then 30 Goty awards vs the 257 Goty Awards Witcher 3 got, its anyones race to win maybe Spider-Man wins majority peoples choice due to MCU influence but for sure RDR2 and God Of War will clean up all the Gotys and other awards in storytelling, graphics, etc.

[MrVux000]

So by your logic any game that that has one or two points higher on metacritic (especially when we are talking in 90+ area) it a better game by default ?You might aswell trust the infamous metacritic user score, by that way of thinking.

Both games are evenly matched as far as GOTY awards go,that is, it could go both ways....or we can have another TLOU vs GTAV situation.

[majiebeast]

Rockstar games are always overrated by the press.

[RememberThe357]

So far RDR2 is great, but for me GoW was a special experience. GoW is game of the generation for me.

[mrmikew2018]

Very nice.

[Father__Merrin]

Great to hear the respect and giving props. Even better is GOW & RDR2 are available on PS4 so it's a win for gamers

[doggo84]

2 of the best games by a mile this year. This is why ps4 is the best place to play. Santa Monica showing respect and giving credit where it is due.

[Livecustoms]

Greatness recognises Greatness.

[Sevir]

Good to see Devs supporting and giving praise to the great work done.

[S2Killinit]

Classy