Since Cory Barlog made it known that he was leaving the Sony Computer Entertainment America Santa Monica team and the development of God of War III, he's been rather quiet on his future endeavors. He ended that silence today with a blog post, indicating that he was "cooking up several things" but remained vague on particulars, only saying that he'd be "updating on specifics as they become more solid." He also put to bed any fears that God of War III's development may have been put off track by his departure.

"I know for the God of War fans out there it might be a bummer that I am not working on God of War 3 (or for some it may be a good thing I am not) but rest assured that it is all in good hands," said Barlog in his blog. "The Sony Santa Monica team is one of the best teams I have ever worked with. Also, immediately after I finished God of War 2 I was already working on the story and design for the third game. So when Sony and I finally did part ways the foundation of the game, along with story that completes the arc we began in God of War, was complete. I wish I could have been there to see it through to the end, but it was just not meant to be I guess. The story is going to finish off with a very big, very epic bang though. I think everyone will be quite pleased."

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