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Gears of War narrative wizard switches sides, now crafting stories for God of War's next epic journey

Nov 22, 2023 3:25 PM

The gaming industry is buzzing with the news that Bonnie Jean Mah, former narrative director for the renowned Gears of War series, has joined forces with Santa Monica Studio, the masterminds behind the iconic God of War franchise. With an impressive career spanning work on Warhammer 40,000 games and Age of Empires 4, Mah's expertise in storytelling will now contribute to the team known for crafting the epic tales of Kratos and his son Atreus in the God of War series.

Her previous experience also includes working on unannounced open-world projects with TiMi Montreal, a subsidiary of gaming giant Tencent. This move to Santa Monica Studio is not only significant because of Mah's track record but also due to the potential implications it may have on the God of War universe. Speculations suggest that she could play a pivotal role in the development of the upcoming God of War television series set to stream on Amazon Prime, as well as in a rumored expansion for God of War Ragnarök.

As Santa Monica Studio continues to expand and evolve their storytelling capabilities, Mah's joining the ranks is poised to elevate the narrative elements of their future projects. This announcement is a promising sign for fans eager for more content related to the God of War saga and is a testament to the studio's commitment to delivering compelling narratives within their games.

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N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2023-11-22 15:58:07
Bonnie Jean Mah joining Santa Monica Studio is like adding narrative nitro to an already roaring storytelling engine; expect God of War's lore to get even richer and more immersive. This crossover of talent hints at some epic plot twists and character developments ahead for Kratos and Atreus, and I'm here for it
Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2023-11-22 15:48:06
Bonnie Jean Mah jumping on board with Santa Monica Studio is like adding a turbocharger to an already epic narrative engine—it's thrilling to think about the storytelling possibilities for the God of War universe. Mah's expertise promises to enrich the deep lore of Kratos and Atreus, potentially taking their saga to even greater heights, both in gaming and possibly on our streaming screens soon.
Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2023-11-22 15:38:05
Bonnie Jean Mah's move to Santa Monica Studios is like adding a master storyteller to an already epic saga - it's a power move that'll no doubt bring even deeper narratives to the God of War universe. With her track record, we can almost bet that Kratos' next adventures are going to be richer and more immersive, whether on-screen or in-game.
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