Rumor: God Of War IV A Prequel, Set To Launch In March 2013
God of War IIIA little while back, we learned that Sony would be announcing a big new title on April 19.
The prevailing theory is that it's God of War IV, which makes perfect sense. The teaser image certainly hints at the revered franchise, the timing is just about right, and analyst Michael Pachter is "100%" certain that both GoWIV for PS3 and a new series entry is in the works for the PlayStation Vita.
Therefore, we've been scrounging around trying to find out more info. On a whim, we decided to contact a few local GameStops to see if they knew anything about it (even if they're not always the best source). Interestingly enough, one employee told us that in fact, God of War IV is indeed going to be announced next week, and not only that, it'll be slated to launch in March 2013. Oh, and it'll be a prequel, too, which might make sense considering the storyline in GoWIII (don't worry, no spoilers here).
That sort of fits, as each of the last two entries have released in March. The fun part was that as soon as this guy said all this, I heard someone in the background say something (couldn't quite make out what); after which, the employee sort of backed off and said they "don't really know anything yet." So maybe his manager told him to stop spouting off nonsense that isn't true, or maybe he told him to shut his trap because he's not supposed to talk about GoWIV...
We're not about to judge. We're just here to tell you what we heard.
Related Game(s): God of War IV
Tags: god of war iv, gowiv, god of war 4, god of war release date
4/16/2012 9:12:04 PM John Shepard
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Kiryu
Monday, April 16, 2012 @ 11:25:35 PM
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FatherSun
Monday, April 16, 2012 @ 10:23:55 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, April 16, 2012 @ 10:51:29 PM
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Also, it doesn't fit the tag line, "Will vengeance bring redemption?"
Otherwise it would be "Will vengeance go back in time and bring redemption before any vengeance is dealt?"
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Qubex
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 @ 12:30:44 AM
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"play.experience.enjoy"
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Oxvial
Monday, April 16, 2012 @ 11:40:35 PM
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PSTan
Monday, April 16, 2012 @ 11:58:19 PM
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Oxvial
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 @ 12:05:46 AM
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Shams
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 @ 12:17:33 AM
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While the rumor of GOWIV being a prequel does not sound impossible, I think a prequel on the Vita is more likely. Moreover, Stig Asmussen has said in interviews he was careful so as to put plot hooks in GOW3 to allow room for a sequel.
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Laguna
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 @ 3:51:54 AM
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Save the prequels for spinoffs.
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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 @ 4:56:46 AM
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Even with this, I can't really reconcile that tease with God of War; it is just far more similar to Heavenly Sword. Maybe I'm dreaming and those will be crushed in two days time, but I'm holding out hope.
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___________
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 @ 5:59:04 AM
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kratos got his powers in the first game, so a prequel to that would mean his just a mere mortal!
the timeline is pretty full.
CoO if i remember right was a link between GOW1 and 2, and GoS was a link between 2 and 3.
so kratos storyline is pretty much sunk out by now!
only story i can think of them doing is something with his brother demonos, or maybe zues had another son.
if you watch the limited edition videos for 2 i think it was theres a video in there that speaks of another son, kratos had another brother besides hurcules so that could be what this is about.
all that said though i seriously doubt its GOW 4.
read the back of the box of heavenly sword and you will see why.
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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 @ 6:29:48 AM
But yeah, "Beyond Revenge Lies Redemption" and the cover art, I said it last week, this has to be HS.
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oONewcloudOo
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 @ 7:34:21 AM
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___________
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 @ 10:41:03 AM
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AcHiLLiA
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 @ 11:10:02 AM
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oONewcloudOo
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 @ 12:01:19 PM
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Twistedfloyd
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 @ 7:17:23 AM
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Although it would make sense considering that the Origins collection just came out last year, I really see no more room for a prequel without it being overkill.
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oONewcloudOo
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 @ 7:52:27 AM
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GOW3 did leave a small opening for a sequel by mentioning**SPOILER**Gaia's other**SPOILER**
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jimmyhandsome
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 @ 10:17:26 AM
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mad pony
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 @ 11:36:05 PM
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Mogreen
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 @ 12:06:58 AM
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2. If it is I hope it's not a GOW prequel, they have too many of those already like others said
3. If it is a sequel or prequel to something I would hope it's Heavenly sword or something else
4. I actually just hope it's a new franchise or a reboot, we have way too many sequels this gen.
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playSTATION
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Monday, April 16, 2012 @ 10:19:33 PM