THE NORNS FATE | God of War Ragnarök - Part 8

[@RaphaelOkolo-i7y]

"Death can have me when it earns me" 🥶🥶🥶

[@SICKHYPER]

“My Vengeance Ends Now” 🗿🗿🗿

[@sathaniel_]

I just found your channel 6 days ago and thought, 'A guy playing GOW from the Greek saga? Okay, let's give this dude a chance,' and well, I was not disappointed. Since then, I've watched every single episode nonstop from GOW1 just to catch up to this point. You've earned a new follower. This is one of my favorite video game franchises, and I'm delighted I got to experience this beautiful journey from your perspective.

[@matiasgago]

Happy to have you along the journey brother welcome to the gang 🙌🏼

[@aced4fun]

"Death can have me, when it earns me." Favorite Kratos quote

[@arpadszabo661]

Just a bit of correction, the Norns can’t see Kratos die from old age. He can’t die of old age. In that sense he’s immortal. Even this game is around 1000 year after god of war 3. So, what they see or know is most likely the prophecy that Atreus and Kratos also knows.

[@matiasgago]

Yeah that was more of a silly comment by yours truly, I'm very much in denial 😅

[@arpadszabo661]

@@matiasgago Ah i see. Well, if it comes to the worst, at least we know that slapping death in the face is just an average tuesday for Kratos lol

[@iAmAmineplayMC]

@@arpadszabo661 1000 years?? thats the first time im hearing that, did the devs say it and I've somehow missed it??

[@kyusae1204]

@@iAmAmineplayMC It's more likely to be between 250-300 years at most, among the Greek games, but not 1000 for sure hahahahaha

[@UtlawBroine]

@@kyusae1204 learn how to use Google hahahaha

[@Yoinkyy]

Many people don't instantly get what the Norns want to tell Kratos, but it's essentially pretty simple. Kratos' nature is to always navigate towards violence and killing to get what he wants. In this case, to protect his son who is currently in danger because "Heimdall *intends* to kill him" "You are the sum of your own choices, and because your choices never change, your fate will stay the same. Kratos' nature is the thing that will end up killing him is pretty much what they mean.

[@matiasgago]

I need GOW 3 Kratos vs Heimdall lmao

[@Yoinkyy]

@@matiasgago real

[@TheBf666]

@@matiasgago GOW3 kratos is actually weaker than this version of kratos. I remember the devs saying that this kratos is actually stronger in some interview a couple of years ago. They mentioned that this verion of kratos is more experienced and well trained, just that he holds back A LOT. Holding back a lot could also be very draining and takes its toll mentally.

[@craigwoodward8455]

@@matiasgago So all Kratos needs to do to live... is to choose NOT to kill a god he otherwise would have chosen to kill. He needs to not just intend to do better, but put that intention into ACTION. Should Kratos fight. He will died. Should he stay his blades, he may yet live.

[@VerzaiCODM]

@@TheBf666 You're both wrong and correct, see kratos in this version is physically stronger yes as he is a god and gods get stronger with age BUT he is A LOT and I mean A LOT weaker as he lost all of his magic, weapons etc back in greece with the fight against zeus the magic he once had, the weapons etc are genuinely overpowered he literally had hades soul and so on. If he had that magic in this mythology paired with the physically stronger kratos he would literally be stupidly powerful.. the game wouldn't really work that way either since it would be too short.. thor would've easily died in the first fight, odin would probably easily die as well.

[@FireCat14]

Mimir is probably from the English Isles, because Urdr calls Mimir Puck. Puck is a mischievous character in Old English/Celtic myths, the king he served previously is the Faerie King Oberon! Puck is a member of Goodfellows, a mischievous group of faeries! There's also another reference to it further in the game! Kelpie is from Irish and Scottish folklore The Norns Skuld, Verdandi and Urdr represent three stages of life The Child, The Wife/Mother, and The Crone Respectively!

[@theatre721]

I was wondering what that was about. I used to think they were just being cheeky

[@Supernovice942]

Yes indeed he is seemingly Celtic in origin from the British isles. Like you say, Puck is a chief character in midsummer’s nights dream. Based of of the Puca or Pwca an Irish and Welsh shape shifting fairy spirit 😊

[@boombusmcgoobe3663]

and in 2018 mimir commented of a knife from his homeland, the butter knife

[@theatre721]

@@boombusmcgoobe3663 i remember that scene. The one time Kratos told a joke

[@TheMadHexa]

The coin of Odin that you tossed away...it is somewhere. You walked by it. But later in the game it is easier to find. The Norns called you cruel striker, what in Norse would be Farbauti. What the Jotna call you in the Mural. Which is the name of Lokis father in Myth.

[@Goldening]

We are SO BACK, the norns has to be one of my favourite scenes in the game, it's so suspenseful and hearing the norns hit you with news THAT HARD... such a good moment man, keep it up Mati

[@Supernovice942]

The norn cutscene is so well written, with each of the three displaying their precognition in a different interesting way. Love the writing for this game so much ❤

[@andrew2685]

Mimir: Brother we can't kill Heimdall, he has foresight. Kratos: Have you heard about the story of Hermes?

[@stuhart6540]

Hermes is just fast and kratos wore him down. Hermes can never predict things.

[@ashkanten]

​@@stuhart6540 it basically doesnt matter in this regard, you cant catch a fly from ass of zeus

[@TheViolaGuru]

​@@ashkanten It's just not worth his time, unless you annoy him enough.

[@ashkanten]

@@TheViolaGuru big fax

[@TheMadHexa]

Perfect timing, take me into the weekend. ❤🎉 In Myth Loki is actually married to an Asgardian Woman, but he slips away from time to time. When they investigate they find out that he has an affair, with a Giantess (Angerboda), and that they have three children. Odin is scared because of some prophecy and decides the Children should be raised in Asgard. So the gods go to Jotunheim and just Yoink the Children. Fenrir is as big as a Wolf pup, Yormungandr is as long as a tree trunk, and Hela... Well she is half a sweet child, half a rotten corpse. They bring the three to Asgard and raise them... Then things go sideways. 😂❤

[@d00m10rd-gam1ng]

39:02 This is a cool little callback to when Kratos found the writing on the wall that he translated to "Kill winter man". I think you asked at the time who the winter man was, turns out it was Kratos all along.

[@klasyk1532]

SQUADRON! LETS GO!!!! I take a drink everytime you say my screen name "classic"(klasyk)......lets see if imma be drunk this afternoon!😂😂

[@matiasgago]

I do not condone this but good luck bro 🤣

[@user-tn1oh3he8c]

Bro, I made it. I just watched every god war video on your channel in the past 10 days after finding this channel and I can say you sir are the best gamer KZbinr I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen a lot and it doesn’t have to do with being good at a game it just feels like I’m watching one of my boys play and you actually understand what you’re doing not like 90% of the other KZbinrs . I don’t know how I can possibly wait a couple of days for every video from now on but what can I do.

[@re_quix4507]

in GOW 2018 when mimir was translating jormungandr he said Atreus looked familiar, he looked familiar because he remembers him from ironwood scene

[@garrettjackson1451]

Fun fact: a Kelpie is from Celtic myth and Scottish folklore

[@OmarManta]

Death Count: 45 Mimir Brother Count: 96 (Kratos: 5) I look forward to the next part every time. This is a great series and you're one of my favorite KZbinrs to watch for sure Keep it up man

[@lamminsanghaokip350]

The flash on the doors always shines the sh*t outta my eyes😂

[@matiasgago]

Old Bandai Namco flashbang looking ass

[@iAmAmineplayMC]

@@matiasgago nah the bandai namco intro used to blind my eyes when i played the naruto ultimate ninja games back in ps2 days

[@Plottes]

A detail you might notice is that the scar hasn’t healed and that’s because in GOW 2018 the axe got imbued with eitr from when you first threw the axe at the world serpent and eitr is essentially a poison to Thor

[@philippedussault5346]

Great episode, I love the Fates in this one. Good stuff still to come, thanks!

[@DemolitionRaccoon]

Another Mati BANGER! Oh man the scene with the Norns is honestly one of my favourites in the GoW saga, nah actually in any game! It's beautiful in so many ways; visually, the writing, the cinematography, the performances, the light humour and dark implications blending together, the music! Everything about this scene is utterly wonderful, I never tire of seeing it tbh and your reaction to it was great, you really appreciated it clearly! Love your work man, keep it up! Peace!

[@talktomorgan]

Hey Mati. I recently found your channel as i was searching for GoW and im so glad i did. Ive been hanging out with you as you play this series. I recently had surgery so watching you play has been the highlight of my recovery, especially nights i cant sleep. Thanks for doing what you do

[@matiasgago]

Wishing you a speedy recovery 🙌🏼

[@gustavopires5468]

I love that part after meeting the norns where Mimir tries to convince kratos not to kill Heimdall

[@streamspoart2671]

1:31:58 i love how the song changed from relax to intense when she mentioned Ragnarok

[@Surya-lm2wt]

You should continue your Armored core 6 series,you quit the game before the good parts and i was enjoying your vids so much!!

[@karageorgiou_07]

Hey Matt! I bought elden ring a few days ago. I am in the area after godrick on my way to Lucaria academy. I have to say that I am absolutely blown away by everything and I will be watching your elden ring series now. (I have played bloodborne twice, ds1 and ds3 twice before so I am familiar with souls) 💪🏼💪🏼

[@leandrodiaz5433]

40:48 hardest line in the franchise

[@tranquilk5912]

46:53 he's finally got to this part. Mati, keep an eye out for gravestones like those in other parts of the realms and in midgard....trust me, you'll have fun

[@charles2731]

Lookin forward to this as well

[@polsandoval]

Great episode! Hopefully another soon!😊

[@expiredgatorade1999]

seeing someone experience the main questline of god of war is almost as good as experiencing it for the first time yourself

[@MrPeoples321]

Oh bro you're gonna absolutely love Valhalla. Can't wait keep it up

[@mikesfatmanlearnings6111]

God of war Fridays!!! Not that we're taking you for granted Mati 😅

[@dylanhopkins5934]

Great episode indeed! I really enjoyed this section and how they showed the Norns. What they told us was important too. I'd be really curious to learn more about the Norns lore, and how they came to be and know what they know. This also introduces a really nice theme in the game about one's own nature that they'll continue to explore throughout the game. I thought that was really nice and a good way to sorta explain how fate works in this pantheon. Also, hopefully we can get some more exploration soon too. Midgard is dope and so are the other realms. And you don't know it yet but you unlocked a pretty major side quest in the game. You'll have fun doing that I bet.😂 Can't wait for the next part though! It's gonna be EPIC!!! 1:08:36 There's a good runic chest inside that wall if I remember correctly. Might wanna get that sometime. Also you can get that runic chest that you ended the playthrough on.

[@zanderbeasley5868]

I think it’s so cool how they made the Norns so different than you’d expect. Just regular ladies who can see the future based on how they act.

[@TeamRobsta]

To answer your question at 39:08, a Northern Inuit, or Tamaskan Dog are two breeds, that were bred to look just like wolves, but are made up of dog breeds (Husky, Malamute and German Shepherd are most common in their DNA). They are not for first time dog owners though, they require lots of time, training and energy. There are also many unethical breeders out there, especially with Tamaskans, so you have to watch who you adopt from, I hope this helps. Fun fact too, Northern Inuits were the breed used to portray dire wolves in the early seasons of Game of Thrones.

[@charles2731]

I need two episodes next week Mati. Shits about to get real

[@Jonivaan-nt2fm]

New video on friday, perfect!

[@DjDizzy216]

39:16 you want a Malamute (big boys) instead of Husky (medium boys). There’s a such thing as Wooly Malamutes too.

[@TheRealProdigy]

25:31 my man is just trying to get in the conversation 😂

[@Hunterxd3]

Loving the videos, dude! Can we expect another Q&A anytime soon?

[@matiasgago]

50K subs good sir

[@MyriahsForge]

WOOOOO!!!! 🎉 you're going through this game so fast!! ❤

[@ipalalien5148]

Friday of war, lets go 🔥🔥

[@matiasgago]

WE HERE!

[@Burto11]

My day just got better!!!

[@Ade_Doy]

Remember your L1+Triangle for the blades.

[@crushindadiscussion4884]

No wonder Vince McMahon and Odin has dinosaur heads in their studies lol

[@10zin_]

Hell yeah, what a great weekend to start with

[@Erikxxwo]

Kratos: If Heimdall has the power of foresight, he will see his ass getting kicked

[@bukenyakenneth8141]

Bruh you helped me go through God of war 1 and 2 thank you

[@danny1657]

It’s a good day when mati uploads👏

[@cesaronassis3625]

Let's gooo!!! i was waiting your vid to start eating 😅

[@richboyadler]

honestly things are picking up now and i am waiting for that moment … cannot wait too see you experience it

[@StormLord_TTV]

If i remember correctly when Thor was doing those trials if you looked up when he was doing it i think you could have seen him or at least just the lightning from his hammer

[@tonydiploma]

The dead end by the kings grave has a side mission.... It spans across the realms so it's something you can do along the way with a great reward at the end.... Also now you have the sword hilt😈...The Norns are always a great watch and I am excited for the next few missions coming up....

[@SnartCaptaincold52]

One interesting thing about the Norns' design is that they are actually the same person, just at different stages in life.

[@mr.midnight1349]

Yesnt, i dont think they were made to be the same person, but the same kind of entity, as maiden mother and crone. Related in some way as they are each a different part of fate, having different 'jobs'

[@SnartCaptaincold52]

@@mr.midnight1349 I'm not saying they are literally the same person, but their appearance represents the same person.

[@matiasgago]

That is wild! lmao

[@Mike_unhinged]

The fates are one of the coolest characters in this game

[@onecalmpixel3297]

39:24 bruh 😂

[@benspangler6661]

Just to let you know mati touching the pile of rocks the mystic doorway heals you completely and refills your rage

[@Nima290Animefan]

Good video ready for next part

[@chrismartens725]

If you want a dog like a wolf, look into getting an Alaskan Malamute, they are twice the size of a Husky, but a lot calmer, though still more energetic than other breeds.

[@cryb0rg]

Death can have me when it earns me. Top ten Kratos bar.

[@SomeUserk]

Also, advise on combat. Pulling off combo finishers and charged triangle attack of the blades is more useful than runic attacks. In Elden Ring, aow is like main source of dmg and rolling main source of dodging. In Gow, it is actually being able to execute an upgraded move from the skill tree. And the way to do that is by side step dodge which does not interrupt combo or charging flame whiplash. And if they are upgraded to increase momentum, use L1 triangle once the bar is filled. That, not runic attacks, should be your main source of dmg. Same thing with parries, they do not interrupt combo flow, except if you use guardian shield’s counterattack, which however, can be used to immediately charge triangle attack if timed right. I think parries also dont interrupt flame whiplash charging but i might be wrong

[@ShahryRKnoT]

freya: "take care of them and they will take care of you" then she leaves the turtle to die😂🤦‍♂️

[@morganmariex]

I believe an Alaskan Malamute will be as close as you can get irl to the wolves!

[@vadymzilberberh1670]

For some reason Norns remind me of witches in The Witcher 3, would be cool to see you play it sometime

[@garrettjackson1451]

1:34:34 ask the dwarves

[@jspres86]

1:23:53 Lordy when was the last time I heard a Jar Jar Binks reference?

[@coltonlem5348]

Yessss he got the swordhilt pls back track next episode and go try the berserker stone in midgard have fun and good luck

[@aced4fun]

GoW upload on a Friday? You’re a saint, Mati

[@Animedingo]

Dunno if u caught it but Mimirs name is actually Puck. Hes from ireland, and the story, a mid summer nights dream

[@TromboneSauce]

39:13 not a Husky technically, but am Alaskan Malamute would be larger in size and closer to a wolf I would think. They can also be more docile compared to a Siberian Husky even though they have similar fur

[@john_etc]

I love the way the Norns are portrayed They don’t seem to have the ability to see the future, they just have some kind of omniscience and know everything that’s happening and based on those informations they can predict how people will act The norn never says Heimdall was going to kill Atreus, they say he planned on doing it And they knew that that alone was enough for kratos to march head first into war The question is, can kratos prove them wrong and not kill Heimdall when he inevitably finds him?

[@jonathanantin4614]

In norse mythology the father of Loki is Farbauti which means cruel striker

[@an_ancient_architect2889]

Just so you know, most if not all runic attacks are behind side quests, so if you want them, you gotta go get them…

[@aced4fun]

Your bow shoots 3 arrows at once, if you want a different projectile you have to change bows as Atreus

[@tranquilk5912]

it might be dumb in how i'm saying this, but i keep forgetting that technically everyone including Kratos is speaking Old Norse. i mean it's english for us (audio) and also makes sense in the previous game when Kratos makes a comment about knowing the language of the old norse. (i know how to read, boy. just not this tongue). How cool would it be if Kratos was every able to return back to his homeland with Mimir, Freya & Attreus and them picking up the Greek language

[@jotadio608]

Hey mati just a quick note, in the last Elden Ring video i told you to summon NPC for a boss fight. And just for clarification, let me tell you something. You don't need to summon all the NPCs for the bosses, all i meant was just one particular NPC. I'm not gonna spoil it but this NPC is an old man that really hates something and likes to yell a lot. That's it, now i gotta close the video because I haven't played GOW Ragnarok. Peace✌️

[@monkey8915]

On the next ER episode, plssssssssss go the dragons peak🙏 W upload as always❤ bus?🥵

[@evrynameistaken5]

Kicking off the weekend here boiz n galz 😤💯💥

[@absolutem31]

Happy Friday Mati!

[@matiasgago]

Happy Friday gang!

[@Ahmed-gamal60]

Let's go ❤ Please after finishing this and its dlc Start the series of mortal Kombat from 9 to 1

[@Midaz-r2v]

Yo Mati after ya finish Ragnarok n Valhalla you should play the psp games bc they have a lot more lore about Kratos and many more bossfights

[@Messpoiel]

Here we go again My goat 🐐 ❤

[@TheShadow8771]

That Hilt is going to bring you nothing but pain and suffering no spoilers thats all imma say

[@matiasgago]

Im not shitting myself

[@bakalchaahmed5401]

squadronn get ready.

[@Vohaul86]

After the Athena cameo of the last GoW I was kinda hoping the two remaining Sisters of Fate (Lahkhesis and Atropos) - who were by the developers confirmed to be alive but trapped! - would make some kind of an appearance along the Norns. Alas that was not meant to be. =/

[@AmishGhosty]

the whole norns testing them with their fears and pasts thing always makes me sad

[@rahandgamear5140]

29:09 😂

[@killjoy362]

The 2 wolves pulling sled are girls. Fenrir was the boy. I not remember name. But its in the trophy description for petting them (clear 4 wolf eater camps and kill their chief)

[@Sourpatchkatie11]

I’d try a Malamute instead of a Husky for a closer resemblance and size

[@killjoy362]

Husky small. Try a saarloos wolf dog or a Ceskoslovensky Vlcak

[@GHOST-7100]

The next one will be very high 🔥❤️

[@Animedingo]

Next episode gonna be fucking LIT

[@safoh2kojan171]

I know that this is random but theres a remebrance elden ring boss that you didnt defeat. The area and the fight is awesome. The boss is lichdragon fortisax

[@Dashi26]

I definitely don't miss these long ass Atreus sections and nonstop enemy attacks and all you have is a bow lol. They should have been short and to the point. Iron wood ruins the flow of the game tremendously! Very surprised how small Asgard was, shockingly surprised actually lol. Wish they let you explore Asgard. Maybe the PS4 limitations and they just couldn't fit it into the game without compromise? Wish the iron wood section was mins long and got rid of that needles boss Gryla battle and the underground section and gave us somewhat freedom to explore Asgard, oh well 🤷🏻, just wishful thinking. Even with pointless and bad sections, the game is still damn near perfect! The story and lore is absolutely amazing and addicting. Leaves you wanting more!

[@diyarbro9269]

When you have no health or anger left, just open a travel door and everything will be filled🙂🙂

[@guskinmaypho174]

(approving grunt of enjoyment)

[@ABG_SPARTAN]

Death can have me, when it earns me😭🔥

[@IceBacon7909]

"I do like boy gameplay dude" -Matias Gago / 2024

[@overkil3130]

… also, great game play 👍🏾

[@NorseCode-s7i]

bro playing god of war and eliding ring at same time i am sure it is fun,