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Tuesday22nd Jan 2013

  • Quench Your Thirst with The Last of Us' Special Edition

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    News Quench Your Thirst with The Last of Us' Special Edition

    Survival kit

    You too can be prepared for the end of the world by purchasing The Last of Us’ collector's edition. The premium bundle – spotted on the Italian arm of online retailer Amazon – features a handy metal water bottle, a 30-day subscription to PlayStation Plus, and a sticker skin for your PlayStation 3 and DualShock controller. The...

Wednesday2nd Jan 2013

  • The Last of Us Looks Even Better When It's Made of LEGO

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    News The Last of Us Looks Even Better When It's Made of LEGO

    Brickin' it

    Just when you thought The Last of Us couldn’t possibly get any more exciting, someone goes and recreates the title’s debut trailer out of LEGO bricks. This brilliant piece of handiwork adds a brand new dimension to the upcoming PlayStation 3 blockbuster – a particularly plastic one, we hasten to add. We’re especially fond of Jar...

Friday14th Dec 2012

  • Who Is The Last of Us' Latest Survivor?

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    News Who Is The Last of Us' Latest Survivor?

    Tess of the d'Urbervilles

    There are plenty more people living in The Last of Us' post-apocalyptic world than main protagonists Joel and Ellie. As evidenced by the title’s recent story trailer, there are actually a whole slew of survivors – including newcomer, Tess. “Strong, smart, and street savvy, Tess is a pivotal character in the world of...

Wednesday12th Dec 2012

Tuesday11th Dec 2012

  • The Last of Us' Multiplayer Won't Have an Impact on the Campaign

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    News The Last of Us' Multiplayer Won't Have an Impact on the Campaign

    Keep calm and carry on

    Naughty Dog has insisted that the inclusion of multiplayer in its upcoming survival horror title The Last of Us will not have an impact on the game's solo experience. As with Uncharted 2: Among Thieves back in 2009, anticipant fans were nervous about the confirmation of an online component yesterday. But according to community...

Monday10th Dec 2012

Saturday8th Dec 2012

  • The Last of Us Terrifies the PlayStation 3 on 7th May

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    News The Last of Us Terrifies the PlayStation 3 on 7th May

    Dead rising

    The Last of Us will send the PlayStation 3 off in style when it launches on 7th May. The date was announced at the end of a jaw dropping trailer which showed off friendly civilisation for the first time. It seems there are a fair few people at the end of the world. There are also horses. Don’t believe us? Check out the footage embedded...

Wednesday5th Dec 2012

  • Sony: We Haven't Announced a Release Date for The Last of Us

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    News Sony: We Haven't Announced a Release Date for The Last of Us

    Walmart reckons it has

    Naughty Dog’s been agonisingly quiet about The Last of Us’ release date up until now, but a photo of an errant Walmart pre-order card may have broken the silence for the award winning studio. The image shows a voucher for the post-apocalyptic adventure, complete with a tentative launch window of ‘Spring 2013’. With the...

Monday3rd Dec 2012

  • New The Last of Us Video Draws a Sharp Blade

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    News New The Last of Us Video Draws a Sharp Blade

    Hold still

    Naughty Dog’s itching to tell you more about The Last of Us, but it’s going to make you wait a little bit longer. In the meantime, it’s prepared an agonisingly brief teaser trailer, which focuses on a man with a 70s haircut and a dude with a blood stained knife. It strikes us that the duo are planning an impromptu trim. After all,...

Saturday1st Dec 2012

  • Meet Another Member of The Last of Us' Cast at the VGAs

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    News Meet Another Member of The Last of Us' Cast at the VGAs

    Survivor

    The build up to the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards seems significantly more muted than previous years, but at least there’s a new The Last of Us trailer to look forward to. Hype man Geoff Keighley has taken to Twitter to reveal that a new member of the game's cast will debut at the show next week. We haven’t seen much of Naughty Dog’s...

Friday9th Nov 2012

  • The Last of Us Will Survive the Spike VGAs Next Month

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    News The Last of Us Will Survive the Spike VGAs Next Month

    Back to the scene of the crime

    Joel and Ellie are set to step back into the spotlight next month, when a new The Last of Us trailer premieres during the Spike VGAs. Geoff Keighley emerged from the shadows overnight in order to promote the upcoming footage, which will debut on 7th December. Naughty Dog’s survival horror title was first announced...

Saturday13th Oct 2012

  • The Last of Us Graphic Novel Depicts Ellie's Origins

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    News The Last of Us Graphic Novel Depicts Ellie's Origins

    Calm before the storm

    Naughty Dog’s teamed up with Dark Horse to create a graphic novel series based on upcoming PlayStation 3 survival horror, The Last of Us. The prequel will focus on protagonist Ellie’s life before the adventure, and will be penned by designer Neil Druckmann and Rachel Edidin, who previously contributed to Valve Presents: The...

Sunday9th Sep 2012

  • Catch Up with 15 Minutes of The Last of Us Gameplay

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    News Catch Up with 15 Minutes of The Last of Us Gameplay

    Good grief

    If the next-generation PlayStation really is poised to launch next year, then the PS3 is destined to go out with a bang. Between The Last of Us and Beyond: Two Souls, Sony has an impressive first-party line-up planned for the start of 2013. This lengthy The Last of Us gameplay trailer showcased at PAX Prime 2012 last weekend demonstrates...

Tuesday28th Aug 2012

  • Watch Naughty Dog's The Last of Us from a Grimy Bathroom

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    News Watch Naughty Dog's The Last of Us from a Grimy Bathroom

    On the throne

    If you’re attending PAX Prime in Seattle this weekend, you’re almost certainly going to want to spend several hours queuing to see The Last of Us. As opposed to ushering you into a bland theatre, Naughty Dog will instead guide you into a gloomy bathroom modelled after the one in the title’s debut trailer. Pretty neat, huh? Those...

Tuesday14th Aug 2012

  • The Last of Us Gets Melancholy GamesCom Trailer

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    News The Last of Us Gets Melancholy GamesCom Trailer

    Sky has turned grey

    On the whole, Sony’s GamesCom press conference was a determinedly joyful affair. The likes of Tearaway and Puppeteer were relatively cheerful, leaving the platform holder in need of something darker to restore the status quo. Thankfully, The Last of Us delivered the goods. Feast your peepers on the brand new trailer below and...

Monday23rd Jul 2012

  • Naughty Dog Discusses The Last of Us' Dynamic AI

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    News Naughty Dog Discusses The Last of Us' Dynamic AI

    Use your head

    Naughty Dog’s upcoming The Last of Us will not succumb to the same issues that have plagued the stealth genre since its inception. Instead of forcing you to learn the patterns of enemy foes, the developer hopes to make you question the consequences of your actions. It intends to do that through dynamic AI. The concept itself is...

Wednesday18th Jul 2012

  • Catch Up With The Last Of Us's Comic-Con Panel

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    News Catch Up With The Last Of Us's Comic-Con Panel

    Insect inspiration

    Sony has been doing a good job keeping us up to date with highlight trailers of its Comic-Con panels. The latest one is for Naughty Dog's much-anticipated The Last of Us. Creative director Neil Druckmann and director Bruce Straley told the audience about the inspirations behind the survival action-adventure. Apparently the idea...

Saturday14th Jul 2012

  • The Last of Us' Latest Survivor Is Cranky but Cool

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    News The Last of Us' Latest Survivor Is Cranky but Cool

    Not sure Ellie likes him, though

    Naughty Dog’s upcoming The Last of Us might well be set in a post-apocalyptic world, but it’s still populated by plenty of survivors. One such character is Bill, a crotchety old man who seems to have an appreciation for gas masks. In this brand new cinematic, the newcomer is heard sprinting from hordes of the...

Saturday30th Jun 2012

  • Fresh The Last of Us Footage to Debut at Comic-Con

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    News Fresh The Last of Us Footage to Debut at Comic-Con

    Survivor

    Not even next month’s San Diego Comic-Con will be safe from the impending apocalypse, as Naughty Dog has announced that it will be hosting a panel for upcoming PS3 exclusive The Last of Us at the show. The event will be attended by creative director Neil Druckmann, game director Bruce Straley, and voice actors Ashley Johnson and Troy...

Thursday28th Jun 2012

  • The Last of Us Will Feature Online Multiplayer

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    News The Last of Us Will Feature Online Multiplayer

    Against the world

    To date, all we’ve seen of Naughty Dog’s upcoming The Last of Us is single-player action. But while the title won’t boast co-operative gameplay, the Uncharted developer has confirmed that it will feature online multiplayer modes. Chatting with Gaming Examiner, creative director Neil Druckmann explained: We are supporting...

Tuesday26th Jun 2012

  • The Last of Us Scoops Five Game Critics Awards

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    News The Last of Us Scoops Five Game Critics Awards

    Best of show

    There’s no stopping Naughty Dog at the moment. Not content with dominating the generation with Uncharted, it’s now repeating that success with its upcoming survival horror The Last of Us. The PlayStation 3 exclusive was the star of this year’s E3, taking home five Game Critics Awards for Best Original Game, Best Console Game,...

Friday8th Jun 2012

  • The Last of Us Character Change Had Nothing to Do with Beyond

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    News The Last of Us Character Change Had Nothing to Do with Beyond

    Popularity contest

    At one point, The Last of Us’ lead character Ellie looked a lot like Ellen Page – but now she doesn’t. Ironically, Quantic Dream’s upcoming PS3 title Beyond features the same actress in the lead role. It’s caused many people to speculate that Naughty Dog was forced to change the design of the character in The Last of Us...

Wednesday6th Jun 2012

  • The Last of Us Braves the Apocalypse in 2013

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    News The Last of Us Braves the Apocalypse in 2013

    Staying safe

    Those of you secretly hoping you’d be playing The Last of Us this year are going to be disappointed: Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony’s Worldwide Studios, has revealed that the game’s not set to release until 2013. The likable executive told VG247: We are not ready to talk about 2013. But some of the games we showed like God...

Wednesday16th May 2012

  • Naughty Dog Explains Changes to Ellie in The Last of Us

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    News Naughty Dog Explains Changes to Ellie in The Last of Us

    Narrative context

    Naughty Dog is no stranger to dramatically tweaking the design of its characters before release. Elena Fisher, the Uncharted franchise’s leading lady, was a brunette at one point – but her character was eventually tweaked to reflect the features of actress Emily Rose. The Last of Us’ tween protagonist Ellie has gone through a...

  • The Sky Turns Grey in New The Last of Us Cinematic

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    News The Sky Turns Grey in New The Last of Us Cinematic

    Trust your instincts

    With E3 now just a few weeks away, developer Naughty Dog has released a new The Last of Us trailer to get your blood pumping for the big event. The cinematic shows protagonists Joel and Ellie continuing their journey out West in a salvaged pickup truck. As they near the next destination on their route, they happen upon an...

Friday2nd Mar 2012

  • New The Last of Us Screenshots Surface

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    News New The Last of Us Screenshots Surface

    Corrr...dyceps

    Naughty Dog’s pulled back the curtain on a new batch of screenshots for its upcoming survival horror title, The Last of Us. The shots show protagonists Joel and Ellie exploring a variety of partially demolished urban settings. It’s not all happy hunting for the duo though, as they’re pinned back by an aggressive group of...

Monday27th Feb 2012

  • The Last of Us to Turn the Hero Archetype Upside Down

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    News The Last of Us to Turn the Hero Archetype Upside Down

    Brave new world

    The Last of Us’ gruff protagonist, Joel, is not a stereotypical hero by any means. Voice actor Troy Baker told Official PlayStation Magazine that the character is different from other video game leads, and that’s what makes him so intriguing. The voice actor – known for his work in BioShock: Infinite and

Monday6th Feb 2012

  • The Last of Us to Boast Online Component

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    News The Last of Us to Boast Online Component

    Plus first plot details

    Naughty Dog’s upcoming survival horror title, The Last Of Us, won’t be an entirely solitary affair. Chatting in the latest issue of Game Informer magazine, the developer has confirmed that the PlayStation 3 exclusive will sport some form of online interaction – though the developer was coy about specific details...

  • Naughty Dog Considered New Jak & Daxter

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    News Naughty Dog Considered New Jak & Daxter

    On hiatus

    Before Naughty Dog settled on its upcoming survival horror PlayStation 3 exclusive, The Last Of Us, the Uncharted developer strongly considered working on a new entry in the acclaimed Jak & Daxter series. Naughty Dog co-president Evan Wells explained: We’d all talked about it in interviews with fans asking, ‘Where’s the next Jak...

Friday3rd Feb 2012