When it was announced that David Jaffe, the man behind the original God of War, would be leaving Sony and forming his on studios, people freaked. How could God of War II be as amazing as the original without Jaffe heading the project? Now that God of War II has come and gone, people know that Cory Barlog, who made the jump from Animation Director to Game Director, reached and perhaps even surpassed the standards set by Jaffe.

Now though, we're in a similar situation, as Barlog is leaving Sony Computer Entertainment Santa Monica. However, Barlog assured us on his blog that God of War III is in good hands.

"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. The Sony Santa Monica team is one of the best teams I have ever worked with," said Barlog "Also, immediately after I finished God of War II 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."

As for Barlog's future, he didn't reveal a whole lot, but left room for future unveilings.

"For me, the whole departure from Sony was not exactly the ideal route that I wanted to go, but in the end I think it is the absolute best thing I could have ever done. I am not going to go into any specifics as to what it is I am working on now, which sucks, but I can say that I am cooking up several things."

More on any possible announcements from Barlog and on Kratos' next-gen adventure when available.