Alleged leaked concept images: "God of War 4"

will appear that a "God of War 4", is actually quite safe. After all, the PS4 has not yet received a own offshoot of the series, but so far only ports. A Leak now reveals first details on the new adventures of God of War Kratos.

"God of War 4" is apparently at least partly located in Norse mythology surrounding Odin, Loki and Co.. According to Geek.com This is illustrated by an extensive photo-leak for the game. Already on April 4, the perfectly acceptable Games leaker Shinobi602 had in a Tweet indicated a setting with the "Halls of Valhalla".

"God of War 4": Reist Kratos this time to Walhalla?

"God of War 4" graphics were actually protected by password
The website NerdLeaks thereupon to some research and discovered on the site of a former employee of Sony Santa Monica numerous concept images that are to belong to "God of War 4". In a graph, a figure with the typical red back tattoo of Kratos is evident. However NerdLeaks used obviously something improper means to get at the pictures - these were namely apparently stored in a password-protected area of ​​the website. NerdLeaks is now offline, remember that the corresponding Twitter account has been deleted. As the Internet but never forgets the images found still on the platform NeoGAF.

Remains open, of course, if the pictures really are related to "God of War 4". Another possibility would be a completely different PS4 game or simply a concept that was not pursued. Officially Sony has announced no new "God of War" part. That could change at E3 2016, however. The release may then take place along with a revised PlayStation 4K.

Microsoft opens Xbox One for cross-play with PS4 and Windows

Microsoft opens its Xbox One network for players on other platforms such as PS4 and Windows 10. The Group encourages developers to incorporate cross-play in their titles. Currently, Microsoft has been a game in the pipeline, the Cross-Play could: "Rocket League".

With the announcement that "Rocket League" is can be played not only on the Xbox One, but also runs under Windows 10, Microsoft has provided a surprise. But even more exciting is the announcement that the Xbox Live network will be open to other platforms such as the Sony PS4 future, writes ID @ Xbox boss Chris Carla on Xbox Wire. It is already clear that PC owners with Windows 10 can access it. That, however, be eligible to play also users of the PS4, is a minor sensation. Microsoft equips its Xbox One and Xbox Live network so basically a cross-play function. The PS4 is thereby not explicitly mentioned, but is meant almost certainly when Microsoft in its release of "other online multiplayer networks" speaks.

Now other games providers have to follow suit
Of course, other vendors such as Sony have to respond to the PlayStation Network or Electronic Arts Origin now. By announcing Microsoft but the pressure in the industry in this regard is increased massively. The task now is that more developers incorporate the necessary features into their games. Microsoft will provide the necessary tools to soon. Same goes an invitation to other networks, this possibility is also granted.

With the bold move Microsoft one end of the console war could be begun. But there is currently much more games are sold for the PS4, the announcement is not without risks for Microsoft, because the lack of exclusivity of certain title could have a negative impact on the sales of their own games.