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Fan expectations for God of War: Ragnarok are high, but so are some expectations pertaining to the franchise itself. Based on the final moments of the game, it seems the cycle of patricide common to the franchise as it shows Atreus killing Kratos, and Atreus’ true identity makes this seem even more plausible. More importantly, though, combining the reveal of Atreus’ identity with one small fan theory pertaining to Kratos’ though could result in a big shift....

Odin, the patriarch of the Norse gods, was not seen in the 2018 soft reboot, leaving fans curious about how he will be portrayed in God of War’s Ragnarok sequel. While many are hoping the Norse All-Father lives up to the original God of War trilogy’s Zeus, there are reasons Odin should actually have more in common with Atreus instead. RELATED: God of War PS5 Patch Out Now Odin And Zeus There are several things that Odin has in common with the original God of War trilogy’s Zeus....

Relying on Gnostic Gospels rejected by compilers of the New Testament, these revisionists claim that Mary was actually Jesus’ intimate female partner. After the Resurrection, she became a leader within the early church and a rival of Saint Peter’s. All this, they argue in books such as Jane Schaberg’s “The Resurrection of Mary Magdalene,” was suppressed by patriarchal authorities who favored a males-only clergy. The implication is that gender warfare lies at the heart of Christianity, and if Mary and her faction had triumphed the history and structure of the church would be radically inclusive....

Those who have high pressure in the eye tend to find themselves more at risk for glaucoma, but others without any eye pressure issues can get the condition as well. Unfortunately, not all the causes of glaucoma are currently known. Common Causes There are a variety of types of this disease that someone may have, each with unique causes to consider. Open-Angle Glaucoma This hands down is the most common form, with up to 90% of those in America with glaucoma identified as having open-angle disease....

Benefits of Surgery Glaucoma surgery won’t cure your glaucoma. It won’t restore any lost vision, but it should help to lower your eye pressure. That can help maintain your remaining vision and decrease the chance that glaucoma will affect your vision any more than it may already have done. The best thing you can do for your eyes after your recovery from surgery is to maintain all of your eye doctor appointments....

“Today I sent my intention to resign from The Intercept, the news outlet I co-founded in 2013 with Jeremy Scahill and Laura Poitras, as well as from its parent company First Look Media,” Greenwald wrote in a Substack post, published Thursday. “The final, precipitating cause is that The Intercept’s editors, in violation of my contractual right of editorial freedom, censored an article I wrote this week, refusing to publish it unless I remove all sections critical of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, the candidate vehemently supported by all New-York-based Intercept editors involved in this effort at suppression....

By now, the catalysts behind the shift are fairly well known. Rapid import growth, fueled by U.S. consumer and business spending, has been dampened by recent Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes. Japan, Germany and other European economies, enjoying a healthy new economic momentum, are now growing faster than the United States. Recent structural improvements in these countries have lifted their potential growth rates. Along with the weaker U.S. dollar, these trends will continue to dampen demand for foreign imports to the United States and increase the appetite for U....

During the livestream, cast members including Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Marc Maron, and others came together to support voter registration organization HeadCount and its #GoodToVote initiative while also discussing the show’s unexpected cancelation. Since the stream had been planned before news broke about GLOW’s tragic fate, it turned into a sort of impromptu memorial service for the beloved show taken before its time. RELATED: In Memory of GLOW GLOW made headlines over the past week after Netflix rescinded its previous order for a fourth season, choosing to simply cancel the show altogether due to the coronavirus pandemic....

The season has been a struggle for the Belorussian who had yet to dig in deep to any of the tournaments that she participated in. With more than a week since her loss in Miami, Azarenka hoped to make the last tournament a hard a good one. The 24-year-old Japanese player got into the draw after coming up short last year. She won three in a row during qualifications in her first three of the year....

Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) Executive Director V M Prabhudesai made the announcement after a meeting with visiting officials of the Indian Olympic Association. Chairman of Games Technical Conduct Committee Mukesh Kumar and his two other IOA colleagues S M Bali and Dhanraj Choudhary visited the state to take stock of the preparedness of the Games which were earlier scheduled to be held next month. “Opening and Closing ceremonies will be held at PJN Stadium, Fatorda....

In the 20th minute against the Fire on Friday, New York City goalkeeper Ryan Meara made a mistake he won’t soon forget. The 24-year-old chased the ball down to the right of the goal with no pressure around him to keep it in play. All was going according to plan. MORE: Classic Pele photos | Barcelona player makes crazy basket | Beckham videobombs son But just when it seemed as though he was in the clear, the ball squeezed its way out of his possession and set David Accam up for the easiest goal of his career....

Running at either a fixed 30 frames per second at a higher resolution or uncapped at lower resolutions, the performance and frame times left much to be desired on the PS4. Developer Santa Monica studios have tackled this with the Enhanced Performance Experience patch for the PS5, which promises the best of both worlds. Also read: Apex Legends Season 8 Mayhem patch notes: Legend nerfs, buffs, and weapon changes detailed...

It’s clear from Kratos’ personality and physical depiction in God of War 2018 that the Greek pantheon in particular has left the deepest impression on his characterization. From just a quick glance at the aforementioned game, players can almost sense the weight of the journey that’s led the Ghost of Sparta to the Norse world. With the climactic God of War: Ragnarok still on course to make its debut on PS4 and PS5 in 2022, now is the perfect time to examine how these gods have shaped the series’ protagonist....

Kratos and Atreus find themselves taking on unbeatable odds as they prepare to lead a charge against Odin and Thor, bringing about Ragnarok. The State of Play trailer also revealed several key figures, including the three wolves, Skoll, Hati, and Fenrir, who will most likely aid Kratos and Atreus in their quest. Also, it seems that Kratos is no longer calling the shots. Whether it is because of a moment in the story or because Atreus has some knowledge that Kratos does not is still a mystery, though it could mean the end of Kratos, as hinted at the end of 2018’s God of War....

In the hit 2018 PS4 game, his experiences across the Nordic realm of gods and monsters led him to turn over a new leaf, mostly because of his son Atreus. Now, one character that he indirectly interacted with was the god Tyr, who ironically holds the same occupation that Kratos did even though they embody polar opposite ideologies. Whereas Kratos, successor to the brutal Ares, was an angry and destructive god of war, Tyr is described in the game as being a god of war who strived for peace....

RELATED: God of War Ragnarok: The Applecore Nornir Chests Guide (Svartalfheim) With this in mind, it’s a good idea for players to visit Alberich Island early on, as the item inside the Nornir Chest there can make life a lot easier for players. This is because the chest will contain either an Idunn Apple or a Horn of Blood Mead, which can be used to increase Kratos’ maximum health or Spartan Rage meter respectively....

Unlocking the Wishing Well in God of War Ragnarok is a lengthy process as it requires completing a Favor before starting the actual mission. The Favor involves re-activating the water wheels so that The Crater can regain its former glory in Vanaheim. RELATED: God Of War Ragnarok: Guiding Light Walkthrough How To Unlock The Wishing Well In God Of War Ragnarok To unlock the Wishing Well in God of War Ragnarok, Return of the River Favor has to be completed to unlock the dam in The Crater as well as unlock the ability to use the boat....

RELATED: God of War Ragnarok: Every Realm (& How to Unlock Them) Just like in the previous game, God of War Ragnarok players will be able to take on a series of challenging trials at The Crucible, with plenty of great prizes on offer for those who emerge victorious. There are 15 Musepelheim Trials in total, though completing them all may prove tricky to some players, particularly those playing on harder difficulty settings....