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Industry News November 23, 2022

God of War Ragnarök sells over 5 million copies in five days, becoming fastest-selling PlayStation game

The latest installment in the God of War series launched to huge commercial success. Ragnarök has already become the fastest-selling first-party game in PlayStation history.

Industry News January 17, 2022

Cory Barlog thinks bad ports should be blamed on publishers, not developers

Sony Santa Monica Studio creative director Cory Barlog has shared his thoughts on ports in the wake of the God of War launch on PC. He explained why the bad quality is usually not the developers’ fault.

Industry News September 16, 2021

Cory Barlog on wrapping God of War story in two games to not spend 15 years working on trilogy

Unlike the preceding trilogy, the Norse story of God of War will end after the second game. According to Sony Santa Monica creative director Cory Barlog, the studio just didn’t want to spend 15 years working on three titles.

Industry News July 28, 2021

New AAA studio That’s No Moon founded by Naughty Dog and Infinity Ward vets

New AAA studio That’s No Moon has been founded by the alumni of Naughty Dog, Infinity Ward, Sony’s Santa Monica Studio, EA, and Bungie.