The episode of Arcade Mode features a battle between the Incredible Hulk and Kratos from the God of War series. The episode begins with a sponsorship announcement for Eagle Moss, a company that sells collectible comic products, including a DC watch collection.
The Hulk's backstory is then presented, detailing how scientist Bruce Banner was exposed to gamma radiation, transforming him into the Hulk. The Hulk's various transformations and struggles with controlling his rage are discussed.
The episode then shifts to Kratos' backstory, detailing his birth as a demigod son of Zeus and his rise as a Spartan warrior. Kratos' relationship with Ares, the God of War, and his subsequent betrayal by Ares is discussed. Kratos' journey to become the God of War himself is also detailed, including his various battles and the use of powerful weapons such as the Blades of Chaos and the Blade of Olympus.
The stage is set for a battle between the Hulk and Kratos, with the narrator wondering who will emerge victorious. The episode ends with a dramatic music sequence, setting the stage for the battle to come.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Bruce Banner was a top scientist working on a gamma bomb for the military.
2. During a test of the gamma bomb, Bruce Banner was exposed to its rays, transforming him into the Incredible Hulk.
3. The Hulk has gone through many personality transformations during his lifetime.
4. The Hulk's strength is probably the greatest in the Marvel Universe.
5. The Hulk is incredibly fast and can run at extreme speeds.
6. The Hulk is able to leap great distances and is highly resistant to damage.
7. The Hulk heals at an incredibly fast rate and has immense endurance.
8. Kratos was born in the Greek city-state of Sparta as the demigod son of Zeus and a mortal woman named Callisto.
9. Kratos was raised by his mother in Sparta and became a respected member of the Spartan army.
10. Kratos was chosen by Ares, the God of War, to be his servant and was given the Blades of Chaos.
11. Kratos eventually became the God of War and killed many gods, including Zeus.
12. Kratos used the Blades of Chaos, the Nemean Cestus, and the Blade of Olympus as his primary weapons.
13. The Nemean Cestus is a pair of large metal gauntlets that can destroy Onyx, a type of rock that appears in the game.
14. The Blade of Olympus is a large golden and white sword created by Zeus to slay the Titans.
15. Kratos used the Blade of Olympus to kill Zeus and Gaia in the final battle.
16. The Blade of Olympus was also used by Kratos to stab himself, releasing the power of hope and the power within the blade.