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News The Last of Us Infects London with Creepy Cordyceps Exhibit
Spreading the word
Sony's latest #LiveFromPS5 marketing beat is here. The platform holder is aggressively pushing its current-gen console now that PS5 stock is much easier to find, and part of that campaign is this latest installation in London. This marketing stunt brings attention to The Last of Us, leaning on the recent TV adaptation's huge...
Out in July
Now that the series has officially finished airing on HBO and its various partner broadcasters, it’s time to start thinking about watching The Last of Us again. We recently updated our Where to Watch The Last of Us TV Show with all the venues you can currently stream it, but you may be holding out hope for the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray –...
News The Last of Us TV Show Is Now Available on Amazon Prime, Hulu, More
Infection is spreading
Now that season one of The Last of Us' TV adaptation has run its course, it has become available on a bunch of new services and platforms. Previously, you could only watch the show on HBO Max in North America or NOW in the UK, but having had a look around, it's now been distributed to other apps as well. In addition to the...
News Abby Voice Actress Laura Bailey Had a Brief Cameo in HBO's The Last of Us Finale
Bet you missed it
The finale of HBO's excellent The Last of Us adaptation aired last night, and while perhaps not as impactful as we found the source material to be, it was still a fitting conclusion to a great series. Eagle-eyed observers might have spotted a familiar face (albeit obscured) during one of the episode's most climactic scenes. We...
News Expect to Hear 'Much More' About The Last of Us Multiplayer Game Later This Year
"What the team has put together is so cool"
It looks like we might finally learn more about The Last of Us: Part II's missing multiplayer component later this year, which, from what we've been told previously, has expanded in scope quite significantly. Appearing virtually on a Kinda Funny Spoilercast, Naughty Dog vice president Neil Druckmann...
Guide Where to Watch The Last of Us TV Show
How and when you can tune in for every episode
Trying to find out where you can watch The Last of Us TV show? As Naughty Dog's epic tale of Joel and Ellie makes the transition to television screens — without the need for a PS5 or PS4 — you might be wondering where and when you can tune in to see the series. On this page, we're going to reveal...
News The Last of Us 2 Will Be Split Across Two or More Seasons for TV Adaptation
Playing the long game
The Last of Us' HBO adaptation has just come to a close, with the final episode of the acclaimed first season having just aired. It's been warmly received, and with the viewing figures consistently high, it didn't take long for season two to get the green light
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Finale - A Highlight Reel of Your Favourite Story
Cutting to the chase
Well folks, we’re finally here. After nine episodes, we've reached the conclusion of HBO’s retelling of The Last of Us. And now that we've wrapped this story up yet again we're feeling a little… conflicted. After last week's run-in with a very hungry group of survivors, Joel and Ellie make their way to the hospital to...
Poll How Would You Rate The Last of Us Season One Finale?
The end
And that's it: after nine weeks of episodes, HBO's TV adaptation of The Last of Us has concluded its retelling of the PS3 game. A lot like the previous eight episodes, the finale remains faithful in many places but then deviates in others. We're sure fans will have their opinions on the way Joel and Ellie are captured by the Fireflies in the...
News The Last of Us 2 Was the Most Downloaded PS4 Game in February
Back for good
Demonstrating the enormous impact of HBO’s adaptation, The Last of Us: Part 2 was February 2023’s best-selling digital download for PS4 in both North America and Europe. That’s despite the game originally releasing almost three years ago now – an undeniably incredible result, showcasing renewed interest in Naughty Dog’s...
News The Last of Us: Part I's PC Specs Will Make Mincemeat of Your Computer
Ultrawide monitor support and more
After a short delay, The Last of Us: Part I will finally make its PC debut later this month, from 28th March. The remake – which launched on PS5 late last year – is a looker, and its minimum spec requirements are quite high as a result. For example, you’ll need a 100GB SSD just to get the game started, and if...
News It Wasn't For Nothing! The Last of Us' Penultimate Episode Tops 8.1 Million
As finale nears
We always got the impression HBO’s The Last of Us was going to be big, but we never expected it to be quite this big. The penultimate episode of season one, which aired this past Sunday night, topped 8.1 million viewers, making it the biggest instalment thus far. To put things into perspective, that’s a gigantic 74 per cent...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 8 - Streamlining Hollows Out Iconic Moments
A brilliant jigsaw puzzle with a few pieces missing
In the penultimate episode of The Last of Us TV show, we're beginning to see whether HBO's ambitious adaptation can hold a light to the PlayStation classic. Through its faithful recreations and daring diversions, The Last of Us is in the pay-off stages of its slow-burn post-apocalypse, and we're...
Poll What Did You Think of The Last of Us - Episode 8?
Snow joke
After episode seven's trip back in time, we return to the terrifying present in The Last of Us episode eight. Largely covering the sinister plot thread featuring David and his crew, things turn pretty ugly in this intense, fraught chapter. Caring for an injured Joel, Ellie's looking after him, hunting for food and desperately trying to...
News Sony's Creator to Creator Series Digs Deeper into the Making of The Last of Us
Pedro Pascal! Bella Ramsey! Neil Druckmann!
Sony’s decision to bring some of its major brands to film and television may have looked like a huge risk initially, but following the enormous success of both Uncharted and The Last of Us, it must be feeling pretty satisfied with its decision right now. Of course, in the case of Joel and Ellie’s...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 7 - Emotional Mall Trip Is a Stunner
Pun books and pipe bombs
Lovers of the Left Behind DLC are in for a treat this week, as the HBO adaptation of The Last of Us devotes an entire episode to this tragic trip to a shopping centre. With Joel worse for wear after last week's episode, Ellie thinks back to another time when she was faced with a difficult choice. What follows is yet another...
Poll What Did You Think of The Last of Us - Episode 7?
Left Behind
We're heading towards HBO's finale of its The Last of Us TV adaptation, but episode seven took a step back in time for a large flashback focusing on Ellie's relationship with Riley. Appearances from Joel are kept to the start and end of the hour-long episode, allowing the two girls to steal the show with some nighttime fun in the mall...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 6 - Brothers Bond as Pace Quickens
Family reunion opens old wounds
Wintry landscapes and brotherly debates are in store for the latest episode of HBO's The Last of Us. With Joel and Ellie escaping Kansas City, they make their way to the chilly countryside of Wyoming in search of Joel's brother Tommy. Pascal's Joel is front and centre in this episode as he struggles with his growing...
Poll Was The Last of Us - Episode 6's Reunion Worth the Wait?
Brother meets brother
After four episodes away from one another, Joel and Tommy have finally been reunited in episode six of HBO's The Last of Us. The TV adaptation has made its way to Jackson, where Joel and Ellie meet up with the younger brother as they try to find the Fireflies. The episode features some iconic scenes from the game, but a few...
News Idiots on the Internet Are Still Abusing Abby from The Last of Us 2's Face Model
Give it a rest
A reminder that, even several years since its release, imbeciles are still acting abusively on the Internet. You may recall certain events in the story of The Last of Us: Part II sent a vocal minority of the video game community into a tiswas, and this resulted in all sorts of unacceptable abuse – even extending as far as Jocelyn...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 5 - Clicker Chaos Reigns Supreme
The true king of the apocalypse
HBO's The Last of Us has passed the halfway mark of its epic retelling of the 2013 PlayStation classic, and it's yet to truly misstep. Trying to keep things interesting for new and old fans alike, episode 5 showcases another fine balance of iconic scenes from the game and bombastic deviations that will undoubtedly...
Poll Did You Love The Last of Us - Episode 5?
Endure and Survive
We're well into the midway point of HBO's TV adaptation of The Last of Us, so there's probably a pretty good chance you know whether you like it or not by now. Still, some episodes are better than others, and the fifth edition brings with it the story of Henry and Sam — with some interesting changes. Endure and Survive sees...
News The Last of Us' Insane Popularity Leads to Illegal Scams
Don't Clicker the link
Cybercriminals are capitalising on the explosion of interest in The Last of Us, following the release of HBO’s critically acclaimed show. Naughty Dog’s survival horror is one of the biggest brands around right now, and it’s proving fertile ground for felons looking to phish personal information from unsuspecting fans...
News HBO's The Last of Us Continues Meteoric Rise, Hits New Ratings High
On the up
At this point, you can consider HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us a colossal success. Not only has it attracted rave reviews, but it’s also achieving some staggering ratings – all of which is generating insane sales of the PS5 and PS4 game, too. The most recent episode, which aired this past Sunday, hit another ratings high for the...
News The Last of Us HBO Episode 5 Airs Two Days Early Due to Super Bowl
Football rules all
Today, fans of incredibly good television were given an unexpected treat with the announcement that Episode 5 of HBO's The Last of Us adaptation, titled "Endure and Survive", will air two days early. Fans in the US will be able to catch it on HBO Friday, 10th February at 9 pm EST/6 pm PST. This early mark ensures the show does...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 4 - A Heart-Warming Breather
Looking for the light
After the genuine heartbreak of episode three, things are a lot more casual in this week’s episode of HBO’s The Last of Us. It’s an episode with plenty of references to the game, and the set up of some deviations that we are beginning to become accustomed to. But at the centre of it all we have Joel and Ellie, who are...
Poll How Good Was The Last of Us - Episode 4?
It runs in your genes
After massively deviating from the original story of The Last of Us (in a very good way) during episode three, HBO's TV adaptation of the classic PlayStation game returns to what fans have known and loved for a decade. Episode four, titled Please Hold on to My Hand, brings to life the ambush scene where Joel and Ellie are...
Random The Last of Us' Pedro Pascal Stars in Gritty Super Mario Kart Skit
Magic mushrooms
Here’s the star of HBO’s hit The Last of Us adaptation Pedro Pascal like you’ve never seen him before: playing Super Mario in a gritty SNL skit inspired by Nintendo’s hit kart racing franchise. The spoof – which aired overnight, on 4th February – sees The Last of Us hero kitted out in a red hat and dungarees, as he hits...
News The Last of Us: Part 1's PC Release Date Delayed a Few Weeks
Naughty Dog wants to get it right
Hey, what's a PlayStation Studios game without a delay? Originally set to debut on PC from the 3rd March, The Last of Us: Part I will now land just over three weeks later, on the 28th March. According to Naughty Dog, this should ensure that the port "lives up to your, and our, standards". The developer also says...
News The Last of Us HBO '10 Miles West of Boston' Gets the Meme Treatment
Everyone's a critic
The latest episode of HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us may have just been the best yet (it was certainly the most watched), giving us a caring and nuanced look at the otherwise gruff character of Bill, in addition to the effortlessly charming Frank. However, one aspect of the episode has drawn some good-natured commentary: the...
News The Last of Us HBO Gets More Viewers Than Ever for Second Week in a Row
Keeps on growing
6.4 million people tuned in to watch the third episode of HBO's The Last of Us TV adaptation on Sunday night, meaning the series has pulled in more viewers than ever before for a second week in a row. The show's debut pulled in 4.7 million viewers upon its first airing, which was beaten by the second episode at 5.7 million. The...
News The Last of Us' Sales Keep Increasing Following Hit HBO Show
All according to keikaku
Update #2: After the colossal jump last week, it was possible The Last of Us’ sales would slow down. But the hit HBO show – which has been renewed for a second season – is continuing to drive interest, pushing physical sales of The Last of Us: Part I and The Last of Us Remastered by a further 32 per cent and 27 per...
Video Watching HBO's TV Show? Dig Deeper into The Last of Us' Lore
Smashing through that mighty thin ice to delve deep
The Last of Us is more popular than ever thanks to both the HBO TV series and The Last of Us: Part I remake. Regardless of whether you are watching the show or playing the game for the first time, there is a ridiculous amount of lore just waiting to be explored that neither medium fully uncover...
TV Show Review The Last Of Us (HBO) Episode 3 - Television At Its Finest
There isn't a dry eye in this apocalypse
Episode three of HBO's The Last of Us aired last night, which saw Joel and Ellie finally leave the tight grip of the city as they head for Bill and Frank's. While fans of the game will know all about Bill and his trap-laden town, they haven't seen it quite like this. One of the first episodes to be made...
Guide The Last of Us 1: All Chapters and How Long to Beat
Time to kill
Looking for all chapters and how long to beat The Last of Us 1? Naughty Dog's survival horror is an adventure you'll want to savour, but you may be curious how much progress you've made and how much more you need to play to complete the campaign. As part of our The Last of Us 1 guide, we're going to list all chapters and how long to...
Guide The Last of Us 1: How to Open the Safe in Hotel Lobby
Your valuables won't be Safe at reception
Want to know how to open the Safe in Hotel Lobby in The Last of Us 1? In order to open the Safe
Poll Was The Last of Us - Episode 3 the Best One Yet?
The big deviation
We're well into the first season of HBO's The Last of Us TV adaptation now, but this third episode represents the first big deviation from how the story was told in the PS3, PS4, and PS5 game. Focusing on the relationship between Bill and Frank, Naughty Dog only hinted at what the two characters shared before the outbreak and how...
News Actress Annie Wersching, Who Played Tess in The Last of Us, Has Passed Away
Aged just 45
Actress Annie Wersching, who played Tess in the original The Last of Us game, has passed away at the age of 45. The star – known for a variety of television roles, including most famously 24 – had been battling cancer since 2020, but continued to work, and featured most recently as the Borg Queen in Star Trek: Picard. Wershing’s...
News HBO Renews The Last of Us TV Series for a Second Season
They're going through with it... again
HBO has today announced it has renewed its TV adaptation of The Last of Us for a second season. After an overwhelmingly positive reception from both critics and fans — which has seen it become one of the most popular TV shows out right now — the company will now create another series of episodes...
News Watch the First Episode of The Last of Us TV Show for Free on YouTube
HBO and Sky make episode one a freebie
Embedded above is the first episode of The Last of Us in full. Yes, HBO and Sky have uploaded the entire inaugural episode of the highly regarded TV adaptation on YouTube, and you can watch it right now for free. The show, which is currently just two episodes deep, has been a big success so far. The critical...
News Naughty Dog May Move On from The Last of Us Like It Did with Uncharted
Neil Druckmann makes no promises about a Part 3
In the last year or two, there has been a lot of speculation and rumours surrounding a supposed The Last of Us: Part III. Naughty Dog is currently working on its big, standalone, multiplayer game set within the same universe, but a full-on third entry to the main story is apparently not set in stone at...
Video Here's How The Last of Us Infected Are Different in the Show
Swapping out spores for tendrils
The Last of Us television show on HBO is really proving itself to be one of the best video game adaptations out there. We've had a solid two episodes so far in the show's nine-episode retelling of the 2013 Naughty Dog classic, and you can check out our weekly episode reviews. Like any good adaptation, however, the...
News Neil Druckmann Discusses Ellie's Mother and The Last of Us DLC That Never Was
Time to set things right
Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann has opened up about a character in The Last of Us that we have quite a few questions regarding, namely, Ellie's mother, Anna. Apparently, we almost got an entire DLC focused around Anna, but according to Druckmann, plans for its inclusion just kind of "fell apart." Now it looks like...
News HBO's The Last of Us Teases Nick Offerman's Grizzled Take on Bill
As the series sets another HBO record
HBO's The Last of Us adaptation is proving to be quite a hit, with the opening episode alone causing a massive uptick in video game sales through the magic of synergy, with the show drawing a record amount of eyeballs in the process. This week was no different, with
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 2 - Establishing a New Lore
New take on the infected seriously scares
After its bombastic premiere, The Last of Us episode two, entitled Infected, showcased exactly why the property is in safe hands. As Joel, Ellie, and Tess venture outside the walls of the Boston Quarantine Zone, we get our first exposure to the show’s infected, plenty of Ellie banter, and of course, more...
News Go Behind the Scenes of HBO's Adaptation with Naughty Dog in Building The Last of Us
Daddy issues
Building The Last of Us is a new series from developer Naughty Dog that goes behind the scenes of the incredibly popular new HBO series and the iconic game that inspired it. Obviously, it contains spoilers for both the first game and the first episode of the show, so consider yourself warned. Featuring leads from Naughty Dog and some...
Poll How Would You Rate The Last of Us - Episode 2?
Long, long time
After the lenghty, explosive opening of HBO's The Last of Us, the second episode picks up where the TV adaptation left off as Joel and Tess begin their trip across the USA to deliver Ellie to the Fireflies. While the second entry of nine wasn't nearly as long, it still had a lot going on. We're certain many of you tuned in to catch...
Random The Last of Us' Google Easter Egg Will Grow on You
Get a 'shroom
Google is such a ubiquitous tool that it can be surprising when the search engine adds an Easter egg. Like, have you ever told the site to “do a barrel roll”? Awesome, right? Well, Star Fox ain’t the only video game to get its own unique search results – with HBO’s show powering a refreshed furore around The Last of Us, you...
News Bruce Straley Wasn't Credited in HBO's The Last of Us, Calls for Unionization
Credit where credit is due
Bruce Straley, one of the veteran game directors responsible for The Last of Us and its Left Behind expansion (not to mention much of the Uncharted series), has called for unionization in the video games industry. Straley was not credited for his role in shaping the setting and characters featured in HBO's hugely popular...
Random Rapper Logic 'Conned' His Way into The Last of Us Part II
It's all about who you know
Like most of the PlayStation faithful, we are massive fans of The Last of Us franchise around here, both the iconic video games and the excellent new TV series from HBO, which has exposed an entirely new audience to Naughty Dog's grim vision of the future. Another ded
