2005’s God of War set a new standard for action gaming. It bought Greek mythology to video games, included some clever play mechanics, and it was embraced by fans and critics alike. Last spring, Sony released a sequel which raised the standard which was set by the previous game. Players once again take control of Kratos as he sets out to take revenge on the gods who betrayed him. Kratos must travel to meet the Sisters of Fate and gain the power to alter his destiny. It won’t be easy, as you’ll run into gorgons, harpies, sirens, and other mythological monsters. You’ll also run into (and kill) famous mythological figures such as Perseus and Theseus. As in the first game, you’ll gain several upgradable weapons and magic spells. As you increase their levels, you’ll gain new abilities which you can use to destroy your opponents. The timed-button-press minigames also make a return, making sure that you keep your hands on the controller at all times, even during cinema sequences. The game is a bit shorter than the first one, but a host of unlockables will keep players busy for a very long time, at least until the next installment of the series arrives on PS3. For more Kratos fun, check out God of War: Chains of Olympus on PSP.

It has been a few months since our last regular episode, but rest assured we are back in the swing of things with the final batch of episodes to finish out our first Season.

Come see me at No Brand Con 10am this Sunday, April 20th in Eau Claire, WI. I will be hosting panel about Famicom Dojo, including the world premiere of Episode 4 – Cartridges and Pins! Ask about the development of the show, the current ongoing Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy POWETcast, and other Powet TV projects.

Also, for a chance to be on camera in our No Brand Con special, come to the panel, or track me down during the convention!

For those who can’t attend No Brand Con (indeed, this includes most people), Episode 4 will be available online next week. Until then, feel free to catch up on our previous episodes — including all three parts of our Tokyo Game Show coverage: