Eurogamer

God of War goes 2D with pixelated Sons of Sparta (which is out right now!) as original PS2 trilogy eyes up the remake treatment

Santa Monica Studio has revealed a new game in the God of War series, and it is a 2D side-scroller. It is known as God of War: Sons of Sparta, and will tell a canon story all about Kratos in his youth ...
TweakTown

God of War: Sons of Sparta is a new 2D side-scrolling action game out now for PlayStation 5

TL;DR: God of War: Sons of Sparta is a new 2D action platformer from Mega Cat Studios and Santa Monica Studio, exploring Kratos' youth with pixel art, combat, and exploration. Available now on PS5 for ...
Eurogamer

"What the f**k are they thinking" - Original God of War creator slams Sons of Sparta, branding it "one of worst decisions" ever made

It is fair to say God of War creator David Jaffe is less than enamoured with the series' newest entry, 2D side-scroller Sons of Sparta. God of War: Sons of Sparta was announced during last week's ...
Polygon

The Dead Cells creators are making a new Castlevania game, because sometimes the world is just

Konami announced a new Castlevania game during the February 2026 State of Play, and it's a 2D side-scroller made in partnership Evil Empire and Motion Twin, the makers of Dead Cells. It's called ...
Game Rant

Upcoming Cyberpunk Side-Scroller Replaced Has Been Delayed Again

From the moment 4-year-old Cameron first stepped out into Glimmer in Spyro 2, he knew video games were going to play a central role in the rest of his life. Though he never planned to make it the ...
IBTimes UK

Sony Surprises Fans With New God of War Prequel Side-Scroller 'Sons of Sparta'

The recent PlayStation State of Play announced the shadowdrop of God of War: Sons of Sparta, a new prequel from the God of War series, now available for purchase. Playstation.Blog Sony Interactive ...
Push Square

God of War: Sons of Sparta Is the Long-Rumoured 2D Game, Out Now on PS5

There have been rumours about a 2D God of War action game for what feels like eons, and now we finally know it's real. God of War: Sons of Sparta is its name, and it's now on PS5. Set in Kratos' youth ...
Polygon

Legacy of Kain is getting another remaster and a brand-new prequel

Crystal Dynamics is keeping the Legacy of Kain series alive with two new releases this year, the developer announced Thursday. One is a comprehensive remaster of Legacy of Kain: Defiance, while the ...
The Independent

15 unmissable game announcements at Sony’s State of Play

Metal Gear Solid 4 and the God of War Trilogy are both in line for 2026 remasters (Sony Interactive Entertainment / Konami) Worried that 2026 was going to be a quiet year for the PlayStation 5? Well ...
The Verge

A surprise God of War prequel is out on the PS5 right now

Sony is remaking the original God of War trilogy, too. Sony is remaking the original God of War trilogy, too. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 ...
Push Square

'One of the Worst Decisions Ever Made': God of War Creator Tears 'Total Crap' 2D Title Apart

God of War creator David Jaffe is not happy with Sons of Sparta, the newly released side-scrolling spin-off in the long-running series. In an almost 10-minute tirade, the ex-Santa Monica Studio lead ...
Kotaku

Duke Nukem Forever

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Duke Nukem Forever Prior to it’s 2011 release, Duke Nukem Forever went through various different stages of development. The 1996 build of the game had a ...