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God of War Laufey revealed with talking cube companion

A new God of War game, "God of War Laufey," was revealed, featuring Kratos's deceased wife, Faye, in a parallel story set in the afterlife. Faye is aided by a talking, gelatinous cube named Frank, voiced by Jack Quaid, which has drawn criticism on social media for its perceived cringey comic relief. Despite the intriguing premise of Faye fighting gods from other religions, the cube's inclusion and other perceived issues like character modeling and animation have led to concerns about the game's tonal appropriateness. AI

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God of War Laufey revealed with talking cube companion

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    What’s The Deal With The Jello Cube In ‘God Of War Laufey’?

    God of War Laufey features a bizarre companion, a bouncy cube that does not seem to fit in with the world at all. What's its deal?