Sony Says Yes to God of War for PS3
Cory Barlog is out, but Sony still has much in store for the series.
Just like God of War creator David Jaffe before him, Sony's Cory Barlog, the director of this year's action hit God of War II, has announced he's leaving the company.
Sony confirmed the news to 1UP on Tuesday, a spokesperson telling the publication that it was grateful for Barlog's "work and creative vision for the critically acclaimed God of War franchise".
Barlog rose through the ranks at Sony's studio in Santa Monica and took over all things God of War after series creator David Jaffe announced he was moving on to make more casual games, including his first for the PS3, Calling All Cars.
Sony hasn't yet said who will be assuming Barlog's duties, but the company did confirm that work is continuing on the next console game in the series.
"Moving forward," the spokesperson told 1UP, "we are confident in the God of War team, as they are an extremely talented group of people that are passionate about the franchise and dedicated to creating even more epic content with God of War: Chains Of Olympus for the PSP and God of War III for PS3."
Sony has until now been reluctant to talk much about the new PS3 game, even though it was widely assumed to be in development already.
For more about Barlog, check out our interview with him from earlier this year.
Alex Wollenschlaeger
Editor, Kikizo
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