The director of "God of War" will present PAX South19

Kratos would be proud. Next year in San Antonio, the PAX South video gaming festival will host "God of War" director Cory Barlog for his opening speech "Storytime".

PAX South will take place from 18 to 20 January 2019 at the Convention Center.

Barlog made all the difference in the video game industry with his work "War". In addition to leading one of the most critically acclaimed games of 2018, Barlog also served as the lead animator for the original 2005 "God of War" and won a BAFTA for his writings on the sequel. of 2007, "God of War II". he directed.

The new "God of War" retransmits the protagonist of the Kratos series in a ruthless Nordic desert, where the sturdy "Ghost of Sparta" must break and crack the myriad of threats while protecting and mentoring his young son, Atreus. Metacritic, a critic aggregator, has more than 100 positive reviews (neither negative nor mixed) for the reboot, and cites "God of War" as the best PlayStation 4 game of 2018.

"Following up on a well-liked game is a unique challenge, just like restarting a franchise for a modern audience – Cory Barlog did both," PAX co-founder Jerry Holkins said in a statement. Press. "We are delighted to have it with us at PAX South. If I have any opportunity, I will tell him about this place I know in San Antonio, where they make guacamole with Orange Juice instead of Lime. It sounds crazy, but it works.

PAX, or Penny Arcade Expo, celebrates all aspects of gaming culture, from video games and virtual reality to table games and other non-connected entertainment. Participants have direct access to the latest games, as well as billboards, concerts, sports tournaments and other activities.

PAX South was launched in San Antonio in 2015. Other PAX shows include PAX West in Seattle, PAX East in Boston, PAX Aus in Melbourne and PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia.

PAX South 2019 tickets are now on sale, with three day badges at $ 85 and one day passes at $ 42.