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Friday14th Jun 2013
News The Last of Us' Autosave Glitch Has Been Squashed Like a Bug
As you were
Naughty Dog has announced on its Twitter account that it’s stomped the pesky autosave bug that has marred The Last of Us’ launch. The studio explained that the issue pertained to its local servers, and that there is no need to wait for an additional patch. All you need to do is quit to the XMB and reboot the game. “It was on our...
News The Last of Us' Autosave Bug Is Worse Than the Infected
Brave survivors losing hours of progress
It wasn’t supposed to be like this. The Last of Us is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated titles of the year, with many eager gamers across the globe heading to stores to pick up their copies today. Unfortunately, the launch has been plagued by a disastrous bug, which can cost you hours of progress as a...
Out Today The Last of Us Lives to See Another Day
It can't be for nothing
The sun may have set on E3 2013, but the fun’s just about to start for the rest of you. After weeks of waiting, Sony has finally laid The Last of Us’ decomposing carcass on physical and digital store shelves. The game – which sees you assume the role of a weary middle-aged man named Joel – takes you on an adventure...
Thursday13th Jun 2013
News What if Britain Was Struck by The Last of Us' Cordyceps Infection?
Death and decay
The Last of Us takes you on a dark journey across the United States, offering a harrowing vision of a decaying future. With humanity struck by the mutation of a deadly fungal infection, society is left to rot – and the urbanised regions of North America returned to the control of nature in the process. But while the game does an...
Wednesday12th Jun 2013
Store Update 11th June 2013 (North America)
The one we nearly forgot
We sort of forgot about the weekly PlayStation Store update amidst the E3 2013 madness. Fortunately, we remembered in the nick of time – while we were eating a bowl of strawberries as it happens. It’s a good job that it jumped to the front of our mind, too, as this is a surprisingly good one, with The Last of Us, Tekken...
Wednesday5th Jun 2013
News The Last of Us Review Scores Venture into Uncharted Territory
Ellie of a ride
We’ve played The Last of Us, and it’s absolutely incredible. Keeping a lid on this game – which we’ve been in possession of for a while – has been difficult, but now we can finally spill our guts on what’s shaping up to be one of the strongest titles of the generation. If you haven’t already read our review – and you...
News This Live Action Commercial for The Last of Us Is Worth Watching
Could you put your life on the line?
Sony’s pumped out some pretty poor commercials over the course of the PlayStation 3's lifespan, but we quite like the premise behind this live action advertisement for The Last of Us. Sure, the execution is a little bit cheesy, but we reckon that it conveys the themes of the title well. After all, survival in a...
Tuesday4th Jun 2013
News The Last of Us' Multiplayer Mode Looks a Lot Like This
Bite the bullet
If you’re still struggling to wrap your noodle around The Last of Us’ multiplayer mode – and you haven’t had a chance to read our extensive hands-on impressions yet – this trailer should get you up to speed. The online extra combines the survival aspects of the single player campaign with a SOCOM-esque deathmatch dynamic...
Saturday1st Jun 2013
News The Last of Us' Demo Doesn't End Where You Think It Does
Play a little bit more
Are you eager to play a couple of extra minutes of The Last of Us? The keen-eyed folks over at Rajman Gaming HD have uncovered an exploit in the PlayStation 3 exclusive’s recently released demo which allows you to sample an additional segment of the survival horror title. All you need to do is select ‘Restart Encounter’...
Friday31st May 2013
News The Last of Us Demo Clicks onto the PS Store via God of War: Ascension
Craft your copy now
Assuming that you purchased a copy of God of War: Ascension earlier in the year – and you really should have done – you’ll be able to unlock a demo for The Last of Us right now. To access the slice of survival horror goodness, all you need to do is select the appropriate icon from the mythological demon slayer’s menu, and...
Wednesday29th May 2013
News The Last of Us' Season Pass Searches Out Single Player Content
Tales from the apocalypse
The Last of Us’ mysterious multiplayer mode will not be the only area explored in the game’s season pass, as developer Naughty Dog has confirmed that there’s new single player content on the way. “The journey and cast of characters in The Last of Us lends itself to thorough narrative exploration, and we’ve got...
Store Update 28th May 2013 (North America)
Calm before the storm
In a few weeks, Naughty Dog will deploy The Last of Us on the PlayStation 3 – and you can pre-order your copy right now from the PlayStation Store. The special digital version will allow you to play the game while it’s downloading – a first for the PS3. This week’s North American update also boasts the survival...
Sunday19th May 2013
News The Last of Us' Multiplayer Will Capture the Same Spirit as Single Player
Team survival
There’s less than a month until The Last of Us stumbles onto store shelves, and while developer Naughty Dog has been quite forthcoming with the game’s single player campaign, it still hasn’t said anything about multiplayer. That’s set to change imminently, but while the developer is keeping a lid on the competitive extra for a...
Friday17th May 2013
News The Last of Us Sounds Just As Good As It Looks
Ear candy
The Last of Us is not only shaping up to be a feast for the eyes, but also for the ears. Naughty Dog has continued its behind-the-scenes mini-series, this time pointing its camera at legendary composer Gustavo Santaolalla. In the video, the musician talks a little about his guitar teacher quitting when he was just a child – not because...
News You'll Be Able to Play The Last of Us While It's Downloading
What sorcery is this?
Remember how Sony touted the ability to play games while they’re downloading as one of the PlayStation 4’s biggest new features? Well, the impending The Last of Us will totally do that on the platform holder’s current console. Naughty Dog told Game Informer that while you’ll h
Saturday11th May 2013
News Send Your Hype Through the Roof with This New The Last of Us Commercial
We can make it if we try
Sony’s typically terrible at marketing its first-party games, but it seems to recognise the importance of The Last of Us. This brand new spot for the impending Naughty Dog epic does a brilliant job of portraying the PlayStation 3 exclusive as a hard-edged action game, without necessarily shying away from the soft sugary...
Monday6th May 2013
News Come Face to Face with the Infected in The Last of Us
Death is all around us
The only thing more frightening than the clickers in The Last of Us is the threat of getting spoiled. Sadly, a bunch of details regarding the title’s conclusion have leaked online, making the web a minefield of secrets that we’d rather not hear. Fortunately, this video doesn’t delve into too many specifics, offering just...
Sunday5th May 2013
News Beware of The Last of Us Ending Spoilers
Naturally, we're not revealing a thing
While many action and survival horror fans are patiently awaiting the release of Naughty Dog's upcoming title The Last of Us, it seems that some gamers simply couldn't resist exposing the end of the story. The demo version of the game, which was included with copies of God of War: Ascension, has been hacked to...
Wednesday1st May 2013
News The Last of Us Special Editions Creep Past the Clickers
Place your pre-orders
The Last of Us is just over a month away from release. Yeah, we thought it was still some way away, too – but we’ve just checked the calendar to make sure. In order to promote the impending exclusive, Sony has released a couple of trailers dedicated to the Joel and Ellie editions of the game. You’ll be able to purchase...
Tuesday9th Apr 2013
News The Last of Us Documentary Details a World of Contrast
Shades of grey
There’s a silver lining to the apocalypse, reckons The Last of Us developer Naughty Dog. In this fascinating behind-the-scenes, the studio explains how it’s consciously attempted to contrast the chaos and destruction of its impending survival horror title’s dilapidated world with an emphasis on foliage and plant life...
Tuesday2nd Apr 2013
News Scare Yourself Rotten with This New The Last of Us Trailer
Extended commercial includes new footage
Who says that Sony doesn’t advertise its games? The Last of Us may not be due out until 14th June, but the platform holder’s already started promoting the upcoming PlayStation 3 exclusive, debuting parts of this ‘Red Band’ trailer during the season finale of The Walking Dead overnight. It largely...
Saturday16th Mar 2013
News The Last of Us Will Spook You for About 12 to 16 Hours
Naughty Dog stretching out its survival horror title
The Last of Us will feature Naughty Dog’s longest single-player campaign on PlayStation 3 to date, with the developer shooting for an adventure approximately 12 to 16 hours in length. Community strategist Arne Meyer revealed the tantalising tidbit in an interview with EvolveEnt, which you can...
Friday8th Mar 2013
News The Last of Us Demo Finds Company at the End of May
Early access for God of War: Ascension owners
As promised, those of you that purchase God of War: Ascension will unlock exclusive early access to The Last of Us’ single-player demo. While the exact date of the gameplay teaser’s release had been kept under wraps, developer Naughty Dog h
Thursday28th Feb 2013
News Hush Your Mouth and Watch This The Last of Us Documentary
New disease
Don’t watch this documentary about The Last of Us’ infected if you’re eating your lunch. The three minute behind-the-scenes video features in-depth discussion about diseases, fungal infections, and spores. We don’t doubt that it’ll put you right off your tuna salad. If you’re not eating, though, this is an interesting look...
Thursday14th Feb 2013
News The Last of Us Waits in the Shadows Until 14th June
Picking its moment
Joel and Ellie’s terrifying tussle with the clickers has been put on hold until 14th June, developer Naughty Dog has announced. The Last of Us had been set to launch on 7th May worldwide, but in a message posted on the PlayStation Blog, c
Monday4th Feb 2013
News The Last of Us' Clickers Make the Most Terrifying Noises Ever
Tick tock
It turns out that there is a sound that topples One Direction’s latest record in the awful audio stakes. Sony has released a brand new two minute gameplay video from The Last of Us, which introduces a fresh enemy type known as Clickers, advanced infected beings which are blind and basically bloody terrifying. They use echo location...
Saturday2nd Feb 2013
News What Does Uncharted's Tenzin Have in Common with The Last of Us' Ellie?
Connected over a curry
Tenzin was one of the more interesting characters from Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. The Tibetan explorer couldn't speak a word of English, making his relationship with protagonist Nathan Drake pretty unique. However, according to an excellent feature on GameSpot, the character was originally conceived as a mute female, who...
Thursday24th Jan 2013
News God of War: Ascension Gifts Early Access to The Last of Us' Demo
Let the bodies hit the floor
Sony’s dialling up the death count to absurd proportions this March, by including early admission to The Last of Us’ gameplay demo with copies of the upcoming God of War: Ascension. Those of you with strong enough stomachs will be able to access the bloodshed courtesy of an icon included on the prequel’s main menu...
Wednesday23rd Jan 2013
News The Last of Us Uncovers North American Special Editions
Last one, we promise
In order to accompany the announcement of yesterday’s European The Last of Us collector’s editions, Sony has revealed a couple of premium bundles for the North American market. Up f
Tuesday22nd Jan 2013
News Joel and Ellie Headline The Last of Us' Special Editions
Who will you choose?
Hot on the heels of this morning’s leaked The Last of Us collector’s edition, Sony has announced a couple of premium bundles for the UK. The packages – available in Joel and Ellie guises – will include a mini art book, a collectable poster, and a DualShock sticker. You’ll also get an exclusive cover specific to the set...
