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News Naughty Dog Acknowledges Inspiration for The Last of Us 2 Commercial's Song
Ironically stolen from her album Stolen
Update: Naughty Dog's vice president Neil Druckmann has admitted that it took inspiration from Lotte Kestner's cover of True Faith for The Last of Us: Part II's commercial. Writing on Twitter, he said: "Due to an oversight on our end, she wasn't credited as intended. Our deep apologies, we are rectifying this...
Random The Last of Us 2 Story Trailer Rebuilt in Impressive LEGO Animation
Throwing bricks
For as bleak as the original game is, The Last of Us: Part II looks like it's taking things down an even darker path. Naughty Dog's latest, which is just over a week away now, has had a handful of trailers, and they all depict a grim world full of violence. It's the last thing you'd associate with something as harmless and colourful...
Poll Predict The Last of Us 2 Review Scores
Another win for Sony?
The Last of Us: Part II is almost here. Naughty Dog's long awaited sequel is just over a week away from launch, and the reviews are due to drop on the 12th June. But how well do you think Sony's latest blockbuster will fare? That's what we're here to find out. If you're a longtime reader of Push Square, then you'll know that...
News The Last of Us 2 Day One Update Reportedly Adds Photo Mode
Model viewer too
We're exactly 10 days away from playing The Last of Us: Part II for ourselves, and according to an article which claims to have the details on the game's day one update, we'll be stopping to take in the view more often than not. Gear Nuke appears to have gotten its hands on what patch 1.01 brings with it, and that includes a Photo...
News Sony Literally Wants You to Board the Hype Train with This The Last of Us 2 Ad
Ride of your life
Sony really goes to town with marketing for its major PlayStation releases, and that's no different for The Last of Us: Part II. The platform holder has brought us more traditional promotional material like this excellent TV spot, but it's also buying advertising space on public transport in certain areas. Yes, there's a Last of...
News The First Official The Last of Us Podcast Episode Is Available Now
Your watch is broken
At the end of last month, The Official The Last of Us Podcast was announced. Hosted by Christian Spicer, the podcast series promises to talk through the making of both the first game and the fast approaching The Last of Us Part II. It should be an interesting listen while you wait for 19th June to arrive. The first episode of...
Talking Point What Do You Want to Know About The Last of Us 2?
Are you really going to go through with this?
The Last of Us: Part II will finally release in approximately two weeks, and from Friday, 12th June at 12PM PDT, we’ll be able to talk about it. You can expect a full review on Push Square, and the usual accompanying content, such as videos and features. However, we want to try something different this...
News The Last of Us 2 Spoilers Don't Tell the Whole Story, 'False Things Out There'
"You don't know"
It feels like Naughty Dog can't catch a break at the moment when it comes to The Last of Us: Part II. From the unfortunate leak of various story details right the way through to yesterday's claims of stealing musical arrangements for the game's TV advert, the studio
Hands On The Last of Us 2's World-Building Is Almost Unmatched
Every store has a story
A large part of The Last of Us’ enduring appeal is just how real its vision of the apocalypse seemed. Naughty Dog took protagonists Joel and Ellie on a road-trip through the remnants of the United States, and every area had the fingerprints of its storytellers all over it. The focal point was, of course, the relationship...
News Final Inside The Last of Us 2 Video Details Its Deadly World
It's about hostility
Today marks the end of the video series detailing everything there is to know about The Last of Us: Part II. This final episode, titled Inside the World, is exactly what it says on the box. Naughty Dog employees discuss how the sequel's environments are much, much bigger than the original game's, both in terms of scope and how...
News The Last of Us 2's Extended Commercial Is a Must Watch
True faith
Update: The 30-second The Last of Us: Part II television commercial was already epic, but its full-length extended version is a minute of pure hype. We've embedded it above, but you can watch the broadcast edit below as well. Original Story: You didn't think Sony was going to launch The Last of Us: Part II without a big television...
Hands On The Last of Us 2 May Be the Most Accessible Action Game Ever Made
For all the players
A lot of games can, if we’re being honest with ourselves, be pretty impenetrable. If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably got years of DualShock practice under your belt, and so utilising both analogue sticks in order to line up perfect headshots feels organic. It can be easy to forget, however, that not everyone...
Hands On The Last of Us 2's Firefights Are Fraught, Uncomfortable, Fantastic
Bloody Nora
Here’s what we’re allowed to say about The Last of Us: Part II so far: the combat is utterly enthralling. Naughty Dog’s brand of game design often gets criticised for putting the plot ahead of gameplay, but we’ve always considered this form of feedback reductive. Despite all of its extended climbing sections, Uncharted 4: A...
News The Last of Us 2 Tracking Better Than Spider-Man PS4 Pre-Orders in Europe
Big seller
It was always obvious that The Last of Us: Part II would be a huge seller on PlayStation 4, but at the moment, it's actually tracking even better than Marvel's Spider-Man. That's the console's best-selling exclusive at the time of writing and Naughty Dog's next blockbuster title is on course to beat it in Europe at the very least. During...
News Ghost of Tsushima and The Last of Us 2 Will Be Supported on PS5, Says Report
Unsurprising, but welcome
Sony hasn't yet presented its full plans for backwards compatibility on PlayStation 5, but a new report from Eurogamer does provide us with some welcome insight. Sony has told devs that
News Latest The Last of Us 2 Video Dives into the Detail
Tear design
Hot off the heels of its State of Play broadcast last night, Naughty Dog has shared the next instalment in The Last of Us: Part II's video series. It doesn't feature any new footage, but it does focus on the meticulous level of care and attention the first-party developer takes with its titles. Titled Inside the Details, you can watch it...
News The Last of Us 2 Has Everyone Talking About PS Vita
Live long and prosper
When we sat down to watch this evening's State of Play broadcast all about The Last of Us: Part II, we can't say we were expecting to be talking about the PlayStation Vita when it was all said and done. And yet here we are with the talk of the town being Sony's forgotten handheld and Hotline Miami. That's right, during a...
News New The Last of Us 2 PS4 Gameplay Is Brutal and Beautiful
Ellie's on the hunt
So, we've just seen a brand new chunk of gameplay from The Last of Us: Part II in Sony's latest State of Play. After director Neil Druckmann reminded us all of the basics, we were treated to roughly 10 minutes of uncut footage. It's gory as anything. We see Ellie swimming(!) through to an area controlled by the WLF, a new...
Talking Point Will You Be Buying The Last of Us 2?
Did State of Play seal the deal?
Naughty Dog vice president Neil Druckmann has just wrapped up an all-new deep dive into upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive The Last of Us: Part II as part of the latest State of Play livestream, Lasting roughly 25 minutes, we caught a glimpse at a new gameplay sequence as well as more information surrounding human...
Live Watch The Last of Us 2 State of Play Right Here
Give 'em Ellie
Hot on the heels of its Ghost of Tsushima livestream, Sony is returning to its State of Play broadcast format to reveal new gameplay footage from The Last of Us: Part II – and you can enjoy the entire thing live, right here. The broadcast will get underway from 1PM PDT / 4PM EDT / 9PM BST. The Last of Us 2 State of Play:...
News The Official The Last of Us Podcast Goes Behind the Scenes of Parts 1 and 2
Gets started next month
We hope you're not tired of hearing about The Last of Us just yet. With the highly anticipated sequel just around the corner, Sony is spinning up the marketing machine once again. Tomorrow's State of Play presentation is all about The Last of Us: Part II, and it's been showing weekly
News The Last of Us 2 Has Apparently Been Banned in Some Countries
A hurdle
The Last of Us: Part II is pulling no punches with its subject matter, and it looks like its release may be restricted by the relevant authorities in some countries. Eagle-eyed fans noted that the title was not up for pre-order on the PlayStation Store in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia – despite it being promoted by local...
Site News Yes, We're Playing The Last of Us 2
Finish the fight
As has already been confirmed by a dozen or so social media influencers with approximately 15 times more clout than us, Sony has provided us with The Last of Us: Part II review code and we’re currently playing the game. And that’s all we’re really allowed to say at this stage, which is all a bit frustrating for you, isn’t...
News State of Play Livestream Coming This Wednesday, The Last of Us 2 Deep Dive
Another one
Good lord, Sony is bringing the goods today! It has now confirmed that State of Play will be making an immediate return after providing a recent deep dive into Ghost of Tsushima. It'll be doing exactly the same for The Last of Us: Part II this coming Wednesday at 9pm BST/1pm PT. The tweet confirms a new gameplay sequence will be shown...
News Naughty Dog Blocks The Last of Us 2 Trolls with New Twitter Feature
Spoilers begone
As you're probably aware, The Last of Us: Part II recently fell victim to some pretty severe leaks. The footage was quickly scrubbed from the web, but not before a bunch of people saw it, exposing fans to some huge spoilers. With the game just a few weeks away, it was a huge shame to see this happen, especially given Naughty Dog's...
Random The Last of Us 2 Fans Love This New Artwork So Much They Made Boxart Out of It
Super stylish
A limited-edition PlayStation 4 console was revealed yesterday for the upcoming launch of The Last of Us: Part II, complete with decals honouring Ellie's tattoo. It looks incredibly cool, which combined with a number of new accessories, makes for a gaming setup fit for a king. That was all well and good, but some fans were actually...
News Naughty Dog Discusses The Last of Us 2 Gameplay in Latest Video
Snippets of new footage included
The Last of Us: Part II is set to launch in just under a month, but we've not seen all that much of it. Especially when it comes to raw gameplay, Naughty Dog has kept things under wraps, showing only a couple of demonstrations in the past. This latest video is most welcome, then, as it dives into the gameplay and...
Random Ellie Gets Her Very Own Emoji With The Last of Us Twitter Hashtag
A picture says a thousand words
Sony is kicking things up a gear with regards to The Last of Us: Part II, it seems. Just recently, we had a new story trailer, then we had a dev diary style video discussing the narrative. Now, the platform holder has unveiled a gorgeous limited edition PS4 Pro console
Random The Last of Us 2 Partners with Indian Pale Ale for Promotional Six-Pack
Beer we go
The Last of Us: Part II was always going to be one of the biggest games of 2020, so it’s actually not that surprising to see Sony sign a deal with the Boulevard Brewing Company in order to introduce “special Space Camper Cosmic IPA six-packs”. You can learn more about the beverages through here. As part of the collaboration, the...
News The Last of Us 2 Limited Edition PS4 Pro Console Revealed
Plus other accessories
Sony has just unveiled a special edition PlayStation 4 Pro console, featuring a design based on The Last of Us: Part II. Over on the PlayStation Blog, the Japanese giant has revealed the latest in a long line of limited edition consoles. Most of Sony's exclusive games have received similar treatment, and now it's the turn of...
News New The Last of Us 2 Video Is All About the Story
No spoilers, though
The marketing machine is kicking into gear for The Last of Us: Part II. We recently were treated to a new trailer, but Sony isn't stopping there. It's announced a video series named Inside The Last of Us: Part II, and the first entry is embedded above for your viewing pleasure. This video takes a spoiler-free look at the game's...
Round Up All The Last of Us 2 PS4 Trailers Released So Far
Every trailer for The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us: Part II has been a long time coming. Announced all the way back in 2016, fans of Joel and Ellie have been waiting years for the return of this beloved series. The release date is now just around the corner, but we're feeling reflective. Want to see all the trailers for The Last of Us 2 in the...
News PlayStation Disables Likes, Dislikes, and Comments on The Last of Us 2's New Trailer
The times we live in
Perhaps we should have seen this coming, but it's still strange to see PlayStation disable all viewer interaction on its new trailer for The Last of Us: Part II. On both the official PlayStation and PlayStation Europe YouTube channels, the new video hides the likes and dislikes bar, while also turning off the comments section...
News Sounds Like We'll Be Getting More The Last of Us 2 Info in the Run Up to Launch
"The pace is only going to pick up from here"
Sony just dropped an awesome new trailer for The Last of Us: Part II, which you should probably go and watch. As impressive as it is, though, it seems we'll be seeing more of the upcoming PlayStation 4 title before it arrives on 19th June. Director Neil Druckmann has hinted as such over on the...
News The Last of Us 2 Trailer Showcases Incredible Gameplay and Visuals
It's time for revenge
Naughty Dog promised that it would be showing off a brand new trailer for The Last of Us: Part II today, and of course it has delivered. Due to launch next month on 19th June, you can check out the latest slice of footage above as it dives into both gameplay and story beats. If you haven't already gone on a media blackout...
News The Last of Us 2 Is Naughty Dog's 'Most Ambitious Game'
"You won't know to what degree until you get your hands on it"
Naughty Dog’s reiterated on multiple occasions that The Last of Us: Part II is by far its most ambitious game, but in an announcement video released this week to confirm the project’s completion, director Neil Druckmann shared a few more details. “I want to congratulate the team...
News New The Last of Us 2 Trailer Debuts Tomorrow
I have to finish it
Now that The Last of Us: Part II once again has an official release date, it looks like Sony is spinning up the marketing blitz. Naughty Dog has announced that it will be debuting a new trailer for the PlayStation 4 exclusive tomorrow at 7am PT / 3pm BST. Teased ever so slightly in a tweet, Joel and Ellie can be heard chatting to...
News The Last of Us 2 Has Gone Gold, Neil Druckmann Confirms in Heartfelt Message
Gold standard
Development on The Last of Us: Part II is complete. The sequel to one of PlayStation's most highly regarded games has gone gold ahead of its 19th June release date. Neil Druckmann, director of the upcoming survival action title, confirmed as much in a video message shared on the developer's Instagram page. "I just wanted to take...
News The Last of Us 2 Limited Steelbook Edition Available to Pre-Order Now
Currently just Amazon UK, mind
With a release date for The Last of Us: Part II finally locked into place, the marketing machine can whir back to life. Naughty Dog's upcoming sequel is just weeks away, launching on 19th June, and digital pre-orders are back on PlayStation Store. However, Sony is also promoting a new physical version of the PS4...
News The Last of Us 2 Leaks Apparently Released by Hackers, Not Affiliated with Naughty Dog
Case closed?
Update: According to trusted journalist Jason Schreier, leaked footage of The Last of Us: Part II was apparently obtained by hackers who used a security vulnerability in a patch for an old Naughty Dog game to access the Californian developer's servers. It's apparently older videos of a development build. Schreier continues: "Rumours of...
News The Last of Us 2 Will Gobble Up At Least 100GB of PS4 Hard Drive Space
Save space
We already know that The Last of Us: Part II will ship on two Blu-ray discs, so this isn’t the most surprising tidbit in the universe, but a PlayStation pre-order page has revealed that the upcoming exclusive will gobble up at least 100GB of hard drive space. That doesn’t make it quite as big as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, but hey,...
News The Last of Us 2 Available for Pre-Order on PlayStation Store Again
Let's end this
After being taken off of the PlayStation Store and refunds issued following the delay of The Last of Us: Part II, Sony has now reissued the listing to coincide with the new release date. Now launching on 19th June 2020 exclusively on PlayStation 4, the Naughty Dog sequel is available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store again. Just...
News The Last of Us 2 Leak Leaves Director 'Heartbroken'
Naughty Dog urges against spoilers
By now you’ll no doubt be aware that extremely sensitive material from anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusive The Last of Us: Part II has leaked online. While the title has received a new release date today, the news has been overshadowed by the tidal wave of spoilers being shared on social media. It’s made...
News The Last of Us 2 Release Date Set for This Summer on PS4
Not too much longer to wait
Out of absolutely nowhere, Sony has confirmed a brand new release date for The Last of Us: Part II. The PlayStation 4 exclusive was recently delayed indefinitely, but it seems the game will make it out just a few weeks after the original 29th May date. The Last of Us 2 will now launch on 19th June, 2020. Sony revealed...
News Sony Battling The Last of Us 2 Spoiler Videos As Major Plot Points Leak Online
Be very careful
Update 2: Sony may have been quick to respond to the official wave of leaked The Last of Us: Part II videos, but it's been unable to stop the bleeding. The web is now awash with major plot points from the game. We've implemented some new technology here at Push Square to help detect and hide any spoilers should they be posted, but...
Random The Last of Us Made a Surprise Appearance on Quiz Show Jeopardy
Fingers on the Clicker
You know your entertainment brand is popular when it becomes a question on legendary US quiz show Jeopardy. That’s exactly what happened to The Last of Us last night, as footage of the title’s sequel was shown during a semi-final round focused on the ‘World of Video Games’. Contestant Xiaoke knew the answer, so...
Rumour The Last of Us 2's New Release Date Just Got Leaked, But Probably Not
We seriously doubt it
Earlier today, eagle-eyed fans discovered that a new release date had popped up on The Last of Us: Part II's Amazon product page. The PlayStation 4 exclusive was delayed indefinitely a couple of weeks back due to the ongoing coronavirus situation. Sony has not yet issued a new release date. Anyway, the aforementioned Amazon...
News Sony Issuing The Last of Us 2, Marvel's Iron Man VR Pre-Order Refunds
Following indefinite delays
Following the removal of The Last of Us: Part II and Marvel’s Iron Man VR from the PlayStation Store, Sony has announced that it will be issuing refunds to anyone who pre-ordered the titles digitally. You don’t need to do anything to qualify for the refund, and you will be contacted by email soon with more...
News The Last of Us 2 Taken Off PlayStation Store Following Indefinite Delay
Pre-orders no longer available
The Last of Us: Part II has been removed from the PlayStation Store after its indefinite delay pushed the title beyond the previously announced release date of 29th May 2020. This means that PSN users can no longer digitally pre-order the standard edition or the more expensive Digital Deluxe Edition Sony had to offer...
News The Last of Us 2 Director on Delay: We Have a Great Game, But We Have to Be Fair to Fans
It can't be for nothing
The Last of Us: Part II has been delayed due to logistical reasons, leaving some fans frustrated about the postponement. The issue is that coronavirus has plunged the world into uncertainty, and seemingly trivial tasks such as manufacturing, marketing, and distribution have now become immensely complicated. As a result,...
