In PlayStation’s now growing-like-a-plague lineup of remakes and remasters, The Last of Us Part 1 was the first to stick out like a sore thumb. Many were skeptical of it, questioning if the PS3 game needed a remake so soon after its remastered version. But, they ultimately accepted it because of what it promised: an added emotional weight with improved character models.
Ellie and Joel’s confrontation in The Last of Us Part 1 – Image Credit: Naughty Dog.
Despite the initial acceptance, however, the game’s sales told a different story, and it continued to struggle in its home market. Well, that is until the game was finally added to PlayStation Plus, following which, it shot up the charts, becoming one of the most-played titles on the service.
The Last of Us Part 1 Has Received a New Lease on Life Thanks to PlayStation Plus Extra Ellie in Salt Lake City in...
Ellie and Joel’s confrontation in The Last of Us Part 1 – Image Credit: Naughty Dog.
Despite the initial acceptance, however, the game’s sales told a different story, and it continued to struggle in its home market. Well, that is until the game was finally added to PlayStation Plus, following which, it shot up the charts, becoming one of the most-played titles on the service.
The Last of Us Part 1 Has Received a New Lease on Life Thanks to PlayStation Plus Extra Ellie in Salt Lake City in...
- 10/4/2024
- by Akshit Dangi
- FandomWire
HBO’s The Last of Us featured a gay romance plot that evoked mixed reactions from viewers, and despite the criticism of Bill and Frank’s queer story, it was a groundbreaking episode that set the show apart from other video game adaptations.
Credits: Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman in The Last of Us / HBO
The duo had small roles in the video game, but their narrative was explored and fleshed out in the series, creating more depth and emotion that is much needed in the story itself. Many fans still want to hear more from them, and a spinoff revolving around Bill and Frank could be possible.
Bill and Frank Deserves Their Own Prequel Series
The idea of a spinoff series featuring Bill and Frank came from The Last of Us star Nick Offerman. He told Deadline that he “pitched a whole mini-series of a prequel of their lives before they met each other.
Credits: Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman in The Last of Us / HBO
The duo had small roles in the video game, but their narrative was explored and fleshed out in the series, creating more depth and emotion that is much needed in the story itself. Many fans still want to hear more from them, and a spinoff revolving around Bill and Frank could be possible.
Bill and Frank Deserves Their Own Prequel Series
The idea of a spinoff series featuring Bill and Frank came from The Last of Us star Nick Offerman. He told Deadline that he “pitched a whole mini-series of a prequel of their lives before they met each other.
- 10/2/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Ever since its debut, HBO’s The Last of Us series captured fans’ hearts with its immersive depiction of a post-apocalyptic world and a rich narrative that resonated deeply with the beloved game’s storyline. Season 1 was a huge success as it masterfully blends emotional storytelling with gripping action and sets a very high bar, leaving fans hungry for more.
The Fan-made trailer increases the excitement of the community for Season 2 of the HBO series. | Image Credit: Naughty Dog
As anticipation builds for Season 2, which is set to release in 2025, fans are super excited and thrilled after watching the official trailers. What made this excitement go through the roof was the creative tributes from the community. A fan created a trailer by combining scenes from the trailer scenes with in-game cutscenes, even earning the approval of Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann.
Fan-Made Trailer Highlights A Faithful Adaptation of The Last...
The Fan-made trailer increases the excitement of the community for Season 2 of the HBO series. | Image Credit: Naughty Dog
As anticipation builds for Season 2, which is set to release in 2025, fans are super excited and thrilled after watching the official trailers. What made this excitement go through the roof was the creative tributes from the community. A fan created a trailer by combining scenes from the trailer scenes with in-game cutscenes, even earning the approval of Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann.
Fan-Made Trailer Highlights A Faithful Adaptation of The Last...
- 10/1/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
When the live-action adaptation of The Last of Us hit the streamer, HBO didn’t just birth a miracle. The dystopian apocalyptic series went above and beyond the expectations of a world deprived of moderately good content after decades of witnessing the likes of Mortal Kombat: Annihilation and Assassin’s Creed.
The Last of Us [Credit: HBO]
From Super Mario Bros. – the very first video game to live-action adaptation released in 1993 to Borderlands – the latest one to hit the big screen, critics and audiences have mercilessly trolled the genre due to the studios’ inability to get it right. There exists an inherent difficulty in juxtaposing the two entirely separate media of film and gaming together in a way that would satisfy the attachment of hardcore gaming fans while also serving the taste of cinephiles.
HBO’s The Last of Us cracked the secret code that balanced the two extremes and Neil Druckmann finally reveals how.
The Last of Us [Credit: HBO]
From Super Mario Bros. – the very first video game to live-action adaptation released in 1993 to Borderlands – the latest one to hit the big screen, critics and audiences have mercilessly trolled the genre due to the studios’ inability to get it right. There exists an inherent difficulty in juxtaposing the two entirely separate media of film and gaming together in a way that would satisfy the attachment of hardcore gaming fans while also serving the taste of cinephiles.
HBO’s The Last of Us cracked the secret code that balanced the two extremes and Neil Druckmann finally reveals how.
- 10/1/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Creative Director Neil Druckmann has worked on many original Naughty Dog games for the PlayStation brand and is now taking a massive leap from making video games to adapting them to live-action. The first season of the HBO version of The Last of Us was a tremendous success thanks to the combined efforts of Druckmann for providing on-set knowledge of the lore and showrunner Craig Mazin as they embarked on a new journey to give the story of Part 2 the same treatment through this format.
The story of Joel Miller and Ellie Williams will continue in The Last of Us Season 2. Image Credit: HBO
The gaming community was initially skeptical to see this beloved video game translated into a different format but Druckmann and Mazin proved them wrong. The live-action show allows the game director to explore certain themes and provide more context for character backstories that he couldn’t due to time constraints.
The story of Joel Miller and Ellie Williams will continue in The Last of Us Season 2. Image Credit: HBO
The gaming community was initially skeptical to see this beloved video game translated into a different format but Druckmann and Mazin proved them wrong. The live-action show allows the game director to explore certain themes and provide more context for character backstories that he couldn’t due to time constraints.
- 10/1/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg is often regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, yet many may not be aware that the legend is also quite into gaming, with a particular fondness for PC Shooters.
Steven Spielberg at 2017 San Diego Comic Con – Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc Attribution-Share Alike 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Curiously, despite his love for shooters, Spielberg has often avoided playing the one series that feels tailor-made for him to experience, usually considered as a tribute to the auteur’s own Indy flicks.
Spielberg Doesn’t Want to Play the Uncharted Series, Despite His Son’s Requests Nathan Drake in Uncharted 4 – Image Credit: Naughty Dog.
Uncharted has been one of PlayStation’s flagships since the seventh generation of console gaming. Many love it for its storytelling, action set pieces, and irresistible charm of its cast of characters—the primary reasons people continue to wait for another entry in the series.
Steven Spielberg at 2017 San Diego Comic Con – Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc Attribution-Share Alike 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Curiously, despite his love for shooters, Spielberg has often avoided playing the one series that feels tailor-made for him to experience, usually considered as a tribute to the auteur’s own Indy flicks.
Spielberg Doesn’t Want to Play the Uncharted Series, Despite His Son’s Requests Nathan Drake in Uncharted 4 – Image Credit: Naughty Dog.
Uncharted has been one of PlayStation’s flagships since the seventh generation of console gaming. Many love it for its storytelling, action set pieces, and irresistible charm of its cast of characters—the primary reasons people continue to wait for another entry in the series.
- 9/30/2024
- by Akshit Dangi
- FandomWire
HBO’s hit post-apocalyptic drama “The Last of Us” continues finding success as it marks Outbreak Day and releases the first trailer for season two. On September 26th, fans commemorate the fictional date that signals the outbreak of the deadly cordyceps virus that ravaged humanity in the show’s world. To celebrate, HBO unveiled a trailer offering early glimpses of the show’s adaptation of video game sequel “The Last of Us Part II.”
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey return as Joel and Ellie, whose idyllic time skip is cut short by reemerging threats both internal and external. Newcomers Kaitlyn Dever as Abby and Isabela Merced as Dina join the cast. The trailer hints at the darkening of Joel and Ellie’s relationship as their violent past comes back to haunt them in a world that remains perilous. Viewers can look forward to the human drama and visceral action that...
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey return as Joel and Ellie, whose idyllic time skip is cut short by reemerging threats both internal and external. Newcomers Kaitlyn Dever as Abby and Isabela Merced as Dina join the cast. The trailer hints at the darkening of Joel and Ellie’s relationship as their violent past comes back to haunt them in a world that remains perilous. Viewers can look forward to the human drama and visceral action that...
- 9/28/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
The Last of Us Season 2 is almost upon us. After the first season of The Last of Us was a huge success, fans knew the writers were in for a tough Season 2. Adapting the second game into this franchise is no straightforward task, and the first trailer of the second season foreshadows the inevitable.
Although the game works very well in terms of pacing and how the plot unfolds, the show’s writers should choose a different path to present the conflict in the best possible way.
For now, the teaser hasn’t revealed much, but for the show to work, they should ignore most of the game’s storyline or at least present it in a more disordered manner. It will be a fantastic challenge to adapt to the screen.
The Last of Us and a Major Challenge Ahead The Last of Us series was very well received. Image via Max.
Although the game works very well in terms of pacing and how the plot unfolds, the show’s writers should choose a different path to present the conflict in the best possible way.
For now, the teaser hasn’t revealed much, but for the show to work, they should ignore most of the game’s storyline or at least present it in a more disordered manner. It will be a fantastic challenge to adapt to the screen.
The Last of Us and a Major Challenge Ahead The Last of Us series was very well received. Image via Max.
- 9/28/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
The Last of Us Part 3 is on everybody’s mind right now, especially after what transpired in the previous part. Fans of the games are curious about what to expect next from Neil Druckmann and his team.
The Last of Us Part 2 deserved a better end. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
Druckmann might have the perfect opportunity soon to set up the next part with a very simple step that would enable him to give the ending people wanted. He could also expand on the second part’s ending in order to give room for the next part.
Neil Druckmann Can Set Up The Next Part With Ease The Last of Us Part 2 leaves a lot of loose ends. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
The Last of Us Part 2 was criticized for a loose ending since Ellie lets Abby go. The game left a lot of loose ends which were not well...
The Last of Us Part 2 deserved a better end. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
Druckmann might have the perfect opportunity soon to set up the next part with a very simple step that would enable him to give the ending people wanted. He could also expand on the second part’s ending in order to give room for the next part.
Neil Druckmann Can Set Up The Next Part With Ease The Last of Us Part 2 leaves a lot of loose ends. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
The Last of Us Part 2 was criticized for a loose ending since Ellie lets Abby go. The game left a lot of loose ends which were not well...
- 9/28/2024
- by Anupam Lamba
- FandomWire
Needless to say, the first season of The Last of Us was truly incredible. Based on the video game that was released over a decade ago, the show featured Hollywood’s beloved Pedro Pascal as Joel, who ventured out into the unknown terrors of the post-apocalyptic world to save Ellie (Bella Ramsey), a girl who is more or less a daughter-figure to Joel in the storyline.
Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us season 2 teaser trailer | Credits: HBO
The first season portrayed the story of the first game, which was Joel’s attempt to save Ellie (who is immune from the Cordyceps virus) from being used by The Fireflies to create a cure for the virus. Pascal’s character realized they could potentially kill Ellie for the vaccine.
Joel, who was a doctor for The Fireflies, deviates from the original plan to bring Ellie to a haven and help develop a cure against the virus.
Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us season 2 teaser trailer | Credits: HBO
The first season portrayed the story of the first game, which was Joel’s attempt to save Ellie (who is immune from the Cordyceps virus) from being used by The Fireflies to create a cure for the virus. Pascal’s character realized they could potentially kill Ellie for the vaccine.
Joel, who was a doctor for The Fireflies, deviates from the original plan to bring Ellie to a haven and help develop a cure against the virus.
- 9/27/2024
- by Rakibul John Rodgers
- FandomWire
In the dystopian post-apocalyptic hellscape of HBO’s The Last of Us, the emotional weight of loss plays a pivotal role in the narrative, shaping the characters’ journeys and the world around them. Therefore, since its premiere in January 2023, the show, following the story of Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), has featured plenty of tragic deaths of major characters.
Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us season 2 teaser trailer | image: HBO Max
Therefore, while fans await the release of The Last of Us season 2—picking up the story of Joel and Ellie navigating the deadly landscape filled with dangers both human and zombies—let’s delve into each of those significant deaths featured in the first season. Focusing on themes of sacrifice, survival, and the harsh realities of the environment, here is a list of a few devastating deaths and their emotional impacts.
1. Tragedy Befell the Lovable Characters,...
Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us season 2 teaser trailer | image: HBO Max
Therefore, while fans await the release of The Last of Us season 2—picking up the story of Joel and Ellie navigating the deadly landscape filled with dangers both human and zombies—let’s delve into each of those significant deaths featured in the first season. Focusing on themes of sacrifice, survival, and the harsh realities of the environment, here is a list of a few devastating deaths and their emotional impacts.
1. Tragedy Befell the Lovable Characters,...
- 9/27/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
HBO has finally given fans the first trailer of The Last of Us season 2. The acclaimed TV show returns to adapt the second game with familiar faces like Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey while new cast members like Jeffrey Wright and Isabela Merced have been added. The tone is ominous and seems to go deeper and darker into the post-apocalyptic world.
Expectations for the second season seem to be high, especially considering the introduction of Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby Anderson, who has a huge role to play in the series. Many elements from the second game are seen in the trailer, while new characters like Catherine O’Hara’s therapist add more to the story. Here are three details from the trailer of The Last of Us 2.
1. Pearl Jam’s Future Days Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us | Credits: HBO
One of the sweetest and most emotional moments of The...
Expectations for the second season seem to be high, especially considering the introduction of Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby Anderson, who has a huge role to play in the series. Many elements from the second game are seen in the trailer, while new characters like Catherine O’Hara’s therapist add more to the story. Here are three details from the trailer of The Last of Us 2.
1. Pearl Jam’s Future Days Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us | Credits: HBO
One of the sweetest and most emotional moments of The...
- 9/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Eine der mit größter Spannung erwarteten Serienfortsetzungen, die zweite Staffel von „The Last of Us“, wird es erst 2025 bei Sky Deutschland zu sehen geben. Aber hier ist the next best thing: Schon mal ein fast zweiminütiger Teaser-Trailer auf die kommenden Ereignisse.
Zur Feier des gestrigen „The Last of Us“-Tages hat Sky einen ersten offiziellen Teaser-Trailer und erstes Bildmaterial zur zweiten Staffel der HBO-Erfolgsserie veröffentlicht. Die zweite Staffel von „The Last of Us“ ist ab kommenden Jahr exklusiv auf Sky und dem Streaming-Service Wow zu sehen. Konkreter geht es zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt noch nicht.
Zur Handlung: Nach fünf Jahren Frieden und den Ereignissen der ersten Staffel holt die gemeinsame Vergangenheit Joel (Pedro Pascal) und Ellie (Bella Ramsey wieder ein. Sie geraten in einen Konflikt miteinander und müssen sich in einer Welt behaupten, die noch gefährlicher und unberechenbarer ist als die, die sie hinter sich gelassen haben.
Zu den bereits angekündigten...
Zur Feier des gestrigen „The Last of Us“-Tages hat Sky einen ersten offiziellen Teaser-Trailer und erstes Bildmaterial zur zweiten Staffel der HBO-Erfolgsserie veröffentlicht. Die zweite Staffel von „The Last of Us“ ist ab kommenden Jahr exklusiv auf Sky und dem Streaming-Service Wow zu sehen. Konkreter geht es zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt noch nicht.
Zur Handlung: Nach fünf Jahren Frieden und den Ereignissen der ersten Staffel holt die gemeinsame Vergangenheit Joel (Pedro Pascal) und Ellie (Bella Ramsey wieder ein. Sie geraten in einen Konflikt miteinander und müssen sich in einer Welt behaupten, die noch gefährlicher und unberechenbarer ist als die, die sie hinter sich gelassen haben.
Zu den bereits angekündigten...
- 9/27/2024
- by Michael Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
As someone who loves The Last of Us video games (I'll never look at a workbench or mushroom the same way) and really enjoyed the first season of HBO's adaptation, I can't wait for the second season to arrive in 2025 (and I'm trying to prepare myself for the foreboding intensity to come). In the meantime, to commemorate September 26th being "The Last of Us Day," HBO released a tense and poignant new teaser for season 2, along with amazing poster artwork by Greg Ruth:
In celebration of “The Last of Us Day,” HBO has released an official Tlou Day teaser and art by Greg Ruth for the second season of the HBO Original drama series The Last Of US, based on the acclaimed video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation® consoles. Taking place annually on September 26, the date on which the cordyceps virus catalyzed the events of...
In celebration of “The Last of Us Day,” HBO has released an official Tlou Day teaser and art by Greg Ruth for the second season of the HBO Original drama series The Last Of US, based on the acclaimed video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation® consoles. Taking place annually on September 26, the date on which the cordyceps virus catalyzed the events of...
- 9/27/2024
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Live action adaptations of iconic video games have an uneasy history. We all remember how Assassin’s Creed failed to hit the sweet spot back in 2016. The jury is still out on whether Tom Holland’s Uncharted was a success or not. But there is no doubt about the Pedro Pascal starrer, The Last of Us.
Based on the game of the same name developed by Naughty Dogs, the series does justice to the highly acclaimed game, bringing to life a compelling story which fans can’t help but get deeply involved in. And the return of Season 2 promises more of that, with a trailer that has piqued everyone’s interests.
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey return for a new rodeo into The Last Of Us Universe HBO has already set it’s sights on bringing The Last Of Us Season 2 in the limelight || HBO Max
As Season 1 drew to an...
Based on the game of the same name developed by Naughty Dogs, the series does justice to the highly acclaimed game, bringing to life a compelling story which fans can’t help but get deeply involved in. And the return of Season 2 promises more of that, with a trailer that has piqued everyone’s interests.
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey return for a new rodeo into The Last Of Us Universe HBO has already set it’s sights on bringing The Last Of Us Season 2 in the limelight || HBO Max
As Season 1 drew to an...
- 9/26/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
HBO’s award-winning post-apocalyptic TV series, The Last of Us made waves ever since it premiered in 2023. Based on Naughty Dog’s video game franchise of the same name, the show was created by Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin.
However, what most fans don’t know is that the show wouldn’t exist if not for another HBO miniseries. Druckmann, who was the writer and studio head of Naughty Dog, wasn’t planning to take the game onscreen. It was Mazin’s Chernobyl that had such a powerful impact on the writer that he immediately agreed to collaborate with the director.
Disaster Meets Dystopia: The miniseries which inspired The Last of Us‘ TV debut
The Last of Us video game series was first released in 2013 and followed by several additions. Created by Naughty Dog‘s studio head Neil Druckmann and game director Bruce Straley, it became widely popular among PlayStation users.
However, what most fans don’t know is that the show wouldn’t exist if not for another HBO miniseries. Druckmann, who was the writer and studio head of Naughty Dog, wasn’t planning to take the game onscreen. It was Mazin’s Chernobyl that had such a powerful impact on the writer that he immediately agreed to collaborate with the director.
Disaster Meets Dystopia: The miniseries which inspired The Last of Us‘ TV debut
The Last of Us video game series was first released in 2013 and followed by several additions. Created by Naughty Dog‘s studio head Neil Druckmann and game director Bruce Straley, it became widely popular among PlayStation users.
- 9/26/2024
- by Shruti Pathak
- FandomWire
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay shined when the 2023 series The Last of Us was released to the millions of fans of the game. Neil Druckmann, the creator of the original video game, had quite an interesting story to tell.
Neil Druckmann | Credits: Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
With comparisons and differences between the video game and the TV show that was produced, fans were quick to notice several changes. However, Druckmann revealed that he put one particular scene in The Last of Us Season 2 that he wasn’t even able to put it in the game!
Neil Druckmann Wasn’t Able To Put This Scene In The Game!
More than a video game, The Last of Us feels like a cinematic journey through the hollowed and post-apocalyptic streets of the United States. Following the emotional journey of Ellie and Joel, the game made gamers cry their eyes out,...
Neil Druckmann | Credits: Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
With comparisons and differences between the video game and the TV show that was produced, fans were quick to notice several changes. However, Druckmann revealed that he put one particular scene in The Last of Us Season 2 that he wasn’t even able to put it in the game!
Neil Druckmann Wasn’t Able To Put This Scene In The Game!
More than a video game, The Last of Us feels like a cinematic journey through the hollowed and post-apocalyptic streets of the United States. Following the emotional journey of Ellie and Joel, the game made gamers cry their eyes out,...
- 9/26/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Ever since Pedro Pascal’s The Last of Us came out in 2023, fans have been completely hooked on the show. After all, the critically acclaimed HBO series is based on the popular video game of the same name, developed by Naughty Dog and released in 2013. With the show now heading into production for its second season, the creator, Neil Druckmann has opened up about the process that he and Craig Mazin use to keep the show as accurate as possible.
Pedro Pascal in a still from The Last of Us | Credits: HBO
With Pascal’s captivating portrayal of Joel, audiences have been captivated by the gritty, emotional world the show builds. However, translating a video game into live-action is no simple feat. Luckily, Druckmann and Mazin have recently given fans an inside look at the process behind the series.
Neil Druckmann shares the process behind the live-action version of Pedro...
Pedro Pascal in a still from The Last of Us | Credits: HBO
With Pascal’s captivating portrayal of Joel, audiences have been captivated by the gritty, emotional world the show builds. However, translating a video game into live-action is no simple feat. Luckily, Druckmann and Mazin have recently given fans an inside look at the process behind the series.
Neil Druckmann shares the process behind the live-action version of Pedro...
- 9/26/2024
- by Prathika Prashant
- FandomWire
HBO’s first lengthy teaser trailer for The Last of Us season two begins with 50 seconds of normalcy, or at least as close to normalcy as the series allows. That’s followed by one minute of intense action, thrills, and chills.
The teaser dropped, along with three character posters, on “The Last of Us Day.” September 26th is designated as the Tlou Day, or “Outbreak Day,” since it’s the day in the video game that the cordyceps virus catalyzed the events of The Last of Us.
“After five years of peace following the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind,” reads HBO’s synopsis.
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey return to lead the cast as Joel and Ellie. Returning stars...
The teaser dropped, along with three character posters, on “The Last of Us Day.” September 26th is designated as the Tlou Day, or “Outbreak Day,” since it’s the day in the video game that the cordyceps virus catalyzed the events of The Last of Us.
“After five years of peace following the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind,” reads HBO’s synopsis.
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey return to lead the cast as Joel and Ellie. Returning stars...
- 9/26/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
To mark "The Last of Us Day," HBO has released (via GameFragger.com) the first teaser trailer for The Last of Us season 2 along with three posters illustrated by Greg Ruth.
Following a record-breaking first season as the most-watched debut season of a series ever for HBO, the second season of The Last of Us will debut in 2025 (we still don't have a specific month/date) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
In season 2, after five years of peace following the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.
If you've played Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part II, there will be a lot of scenes and characters here you'll likely recognise. And yes, it does...
Following a record-breaking first season as the most-watched debut season of a series ever for HBO, the second season of The Last of Us will debut in 2025 (we still don't have a specific month/date) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
In season 2, after five years of peace following the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.
If you've played Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part II, there will be a lot of scenes and characters here you'll likely recognise. And yes, it does...
- 9/26/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Christmas is coming early, because HBO has just dropped a teaser trailer for the upcoming second season of its zombie apocalypse show The Last of Us. And this might just be me, but it looks deliciously, wonderfully good. Watch above!
The Last of Us show is based on The Last of Us video games from Naughty Dog. The first season covered the first Last of Us game and the second will take a bite out of The Last of Us Part II, which is a bigger game that will take multiple seasons of TV to adapt. Unfortunately, it sounds like The Last of Us season 2 will only run for seven episodes, down from nine in season 1, but based on this trailer, it looks like they're going to be good episodes.
At the end of The Last of Us season 1, Joel (Pedro Pascal) murdered a bunch of doctors and militia members...
The Last of Us show is based on The Last of Us video games from Naughty Dog. The first season covered the first Last of Us game and the second will take a bite out of The Last of Us Part II, which is a bigger game that will take multiple seasons of TV to adapt. Unfortunately, it sounds like The Last of Us season 2 will only run for seven episodes, down from nine in season 1, but based on this trailer, it looks like they're going to be good episodes.
At the end of The Last of Us season 1, Joel (Pedro Pascal) murdered a bunch of doctors and militia members...
- 9/26/2024
- by Dan Selcke
- Winter Is Coming
The Last Of Us Season 2 Trailer: Pedro Pascal And Bella Ramsey Are Back In Post-Apocalyptic HBO Show
If you're a fan of The Last Of Us, then you'll likely know that today is a significant day in the post-apocalyptic world Neil Druckmann built. It is, of course, Outbreak Day — the day when the Cordyceps virus reached critical mass, turning America into a wasteland seemingly overnight. And to mark the occasion, HBO have today given fans their first proper teaser of what's to come in The Last Of Us Season 2, the network giant's Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey starring adaptation of the wildly successful Naughty Dog games. It's ominous, it's eerie, and — of course — it's bringing all the feels. And you can watch it right here:
Eddie Vedder singing 'Future Days', Joel and Ellie smiling and playing guitar, Joel and Ellie crying (and playing guitar), infected hordes descending upon a ski lodge that will look very familiar to anyone who's played The Last Of Us Part II... is it dusty in here?...
Eddie Vedder singing 'Future Days', Joel and Ellie smiling and playing guitar, Joel and Ellie crying (and playing guitar), infected hordes descending upon a ski lodge that will look very familiar to anyone who's played The Last Of Us Part II... is it dusty in here?...
- 9/26/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey return as Joel and Ellie in the first trailer for The Last Of Us season 2. Take a look below.
Fans of Naughty Dog’s excellent game franchise have been eagerly waiting for any news on The Last Of Us season 2. We got a brief look at season 2 when HBO released a showreel type of trailer for their upcoming shows but a proper trailer for The Last Of Us season 2 has now landed.
Take a look at the trailer below.
The trailer opens on the same scene we saw in the brief teaser in which Catherine O’Hara mystery character asks Joel about his actions, presumably referring to the events of season 1’s finale.
We then get a good look at life in Jackson, the safe haven from the infected. Bella Ramsey is back as Ellie and fans will be pleased to see a quick look at...
Fans of Naughty Dog’s excellent game franchise have been eagerly waiting for any news on The Last Of Us season 2. We got a brief look at season 2 when HBO released a showreel type of trailer for their upcoming shows but a proper trailer for The Last Of Us season 2 has now landed.
Take a look at the trailer below.
The trailer opens on the same scene we saw in the brief teaser in which Catherine O’Hara mystery character asks Joel about his actions, presumably referring to the events of season 1’s finale.
We then get a good look at life in Jackson, the safe haven from the infected. Bella Ramsey is back as Ellie and fans will be pleased to see a quick look at...
- 9/26/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
In celebration of The Last of Us Day, HBO has released an official “Tlou Day” teaser and art by Greg Ruth for the second season of the HBO Original drama series The Last of Us, based on the acclaimed video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation consoles.
Taking place annually on September 26, the date on which the cordyceps virus catalyzed the events of The Last of Us, also known as “Outbreak Day,” the annual “Tlou Day” event, now in its 11th year, celebrates the franchise and its dedicated fan community.
Following a record-breaking first season as the most-watched debut season of a series ever for HBO, the second season of The Last of Us will debut in 2025 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
After five years of peace following the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them,...
Taking place annually on September 26, the date on which the cordyceps virus catalyzed the events of The Last of Us, also known as “Outbreak Day,” the annual “Tlou Day” event, now in its 11th year, celebrates the franchise and its dedicated fan community.
Following a record-breaking first season as the most-watched debut season of a series ever for HBO, the second season of The Last of Us will debut in 2025 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
After five years of peace following the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them,...
- 9/26/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
HBO’s hit horror series “The Last of Us” returns for Season 2 in 2025, and HBO has just released the first official teaser trailer in celebration of “The Last of Us Day” this morning.
Preview “The Last of Us” Season 2 below, which catches back up with Joel and Ellie after the harrowing events of the first season’s finale. And keep your eyes peeled for a first look at Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby, a character from the video game’s sequel who will factor heavily into Season 2. If you’ve played The Last of Us Part II, you know what we mean when we say that.
Following a record-breaking first season as the most-watched debut season of a series ever for HBO, the second season will debut in 2025 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
Season 2 returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy,...
Preview “The Last of Us” Season 2 below, which catches back up with Joel and Ellie after the harrowing events of the first season’s finale. And keep your eyes peeled for a first look at Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby, a character from the video game’s sequel who will factor heavily into Season 2. If you’ve played The Last of Us Part II, you know what we mean when we say that.
Following a record-breaking first season as the most-watched debut season of a series ever for HBO, the second season will debut in 2025 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
Season 2 returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy,...
- 9/26/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Trailer: Joel and Ellie Fight Off Clicker Hordes After Five-Year Time Jump
Joel and Ellie are back.
HBO released the first trailer for “The Last of Us” Season 2, featuring the return of Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, the two zombie apocalypse survivors from the hit video game adaptation.
The eight-time Emmy-winning series (with 24 total nominations) chronicles the story of Joel and Ellie as they navigate a world overrun with zombies infected with a parasitic fungus — not to mention the ruthless vigilantes, mercenaries and cannibals just as desperate to survive.
Here’s the official logline for Season 2: “After five years of peace following the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.”
Just as the first season of “The Last of Us” was adapted from the acclaimed 2013 video game of the same title,...
HBO released the first trailer for “The Last of Us” Season 2, featuring the return of Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, the two zombie apocalypse survivors from the hit video game adaptation.
The eight-time Emmy-winning series (with 24 total nominations) chronicles the story of Joel and Ellie as they navigate a world overrun with zombies infected with a parasitic fungus — not to mention the ruthless vigilantes, mercenaries and cannibals just as desperate to survive.
Here’s the official logline for Season 2: “After five years of peace following the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.”
Just as the first season of “The Last of Us” was adapted from the acclaimed 2013 video game of the same title,...
- 9/26/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
The second season of HBO's hit series "The Last of Us" — based on the beloved video game of the same name created by Neil Druckmann and Naughty Dog — won't start airing until 2025, but fans finally got a longer look at the sophomore outing.
Before this trailer, audiences only got a tiny glimpse of season 2 of "The Last of Us" in a sizzle reel for Max that arrived back in August and showed off footage from other 2025 shows, including season 3 of "The White Lotus" and the new "Game of Thrones" spinoff "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." That little tease prominently featured Catherine O'Hara's new character — and we don't know what her deal is quite yet — and based on the brief dialogue between her character and Joel (Pedro Pascal), fans concluded that the story will pick up shortly after the events of the season 1 finale of "The Last of Us.
Before this trailer, audiences only got a tiny glimpse of season 2 of "The Last of Us" in a sizzle reel for Max that arrived back in August and showed off footage from other 2025 shows, including season 3 of "The White Lotus" and the new "Game of Thrones" spinoff "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." That little tease prominently featured Catherine O'Hara's new character — and we don't know what her deal is quite yet — and based on the brief dialogue between her character and Joel (Pedro Pascal), fans concluded that the story will pick up shortly after the events of the season 1 finale of "The Last of Us.
- 9/26/2024
- by Nina Starner
- Slash Film
It’s The Last of Us Day! Free fungi and emotional torment for everyone!
Season 2 of HBO’s post-apocalyptic drama won’t return until sometime next year. But fans got a new sneak peek at what’s to come courtesy of a fresh teaser trailer released Thursday — Aka Sept. 26, which is both the birthday of Joel (played by Pedro Pascal) and the day that the Cordyceps infection really started messing with/nearly wiping out humanity.
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Season 2 of HBO’s post-apocalyptic drama won’t return until sometime next year. But fans got a new sneak peek at what’s to come courtesy of a fresh teaser trailer released Thursday — Aka Sept. 26, which is both the birthday of Joel (played by Pedro Pascal) and the day that the Cordyceps infection really started messing with/nearly wiping out humanity.
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- 9/26/2024
- by Claire Franken and Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
The Last of Us Showrunner Hypes Up Season 2 Scene Fans "Will Eat Up" - Main Image
There is no doubt that The Last of Us season 2 is filled with a couple more twists and turns, one bad heartbreak worse than the last. But there's one particular scene The Last of Us showrunner believes fans will "eat up" this second season.
Spoiler Warning: This article contains major spoilers for The Last of Us, so proceed with caution.
The Last of Us Showrunner Teases Particular Season 2 Scenes Fans Should Anticipate
Fans who played the Naughty Dog video game prior to the release of the HBO show are well aware that Part 2 is about to become the most devastating escalation in the post-apocalyptic story of Joel and Ellie.
Apart from introducing new characters, Part 2 marked a bigger milestone Ellie had to take before she reached the end of it all.
As The Last of Us...
There is no doubt that The Last of Us season 2 is filled with a couple more twists and turns, one bad heartbreak worse than the last. But there's one particular scene The Last of Us showrunner believes fans will "eat up" this second season.
Spoiler Warning: This article contains major spoilers for The Last of Us, so proceed with caution.
The Last of Us Showrunner Teases Particular Season 2 Scenes Fans Should Anticipate
Fans who played the Naughty Dog video game prior to the release of the HBO show are well aware that Part 2 is about to become the most devastating escalation in the post-apocalyptic story of Joel and Ellie.
Apart from introducing new characters, Part 2 marked a bigger milestone Ellie had to take before she reached the end of it all.
As The Last of Us...
- 9/26/2024
- EpicStream
The first dedicated teaser trailer for The Last of Us season two has been released by HBO, along with a trio of posters (below).
The new footage, set to the haunting strains of “Future Days” by Pearl Jam, continues the story of apocalypse survivors Joel (Pedro Pascal), Ellie (Bella Ramsey), and Joel’s brother Tommy (Gabriel Luna). It also introduces new cast members, which overall include Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars this season.
The official description: “After five years of peace following the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.
The new footage, set to the haunting strains of “Future Days” by Pearl Jam, continues the story of apocalypse survivors Joel (Pedro Pascal), Ellie (Bella Ramsey), and Joel’s brother Tommy (Gabriel Luna). It also introduces new cast members, which overall include Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars this season.
The official description: “After five years of peace following the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.
- 9/26/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This time around, it’s Ellie leading the charge, not Joel.
“The Last of Us” Season 2 debuted its first teaser, which shows Bella Ramsey’s character Ellie stepping into the spotlight and taking more of a lead role than even Pedro Pascal’s Joel.
Per HBO’s official synopsis, Season 2 picks up after five years of peace following the events of the first season. Now, “Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.”
“The Last of Us” is set 20 years after modern civilization has collapsed amid the spread of a viral infection from a mutated fungus. Season 2 welcomes new cast members Kaitlyn Dever as Abby (the other lead of the PlayStation game “The Last of Us Part II”), Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel,...
“The Last of Us” Season 2 debuted its first teaser, which shows Bella Ramsey’s character Ellie stepping into the spotlight and taking more of a lead role than even Pedro Pascal’s Joel.
Per HBO’s official synopsis, Season 2 picks up after five years of peace following the events of the first season. Now, “Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.”
“The Last of Us” is set 20 years after modern civilization has collapsed amid the spread of a viral infection from a mutated fungus. Season 2 welcomes new cast members Kaitlyn Dever as Abby (the other lead of the PlayStation game “The Last of Us Part II”), Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel,...
- 9/26/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Neil Druckmann, creator of “The Last of Us” and head of the prosperous Naughty Dog game studio, knows well the troubled history of adapting video game content into other mediums.
He’s seen it done badly by filmmakers who don’t understand the game and therefore mangle its essence in the translation to TV or film. At the same time, content creators who try to hold on too tightly to every detail of the game’s storyline will also struggle to make something that delivers as a TV show. At heart, the two are different things, Druckmann emphasized in an interview with Variety for the latest episode of podcast “Strictly Business.”
Another mistake adaptations make, Druckmann observed, is “staying so close to the source material that is built and designed and written for this other medium that has strengths and weaknesses, and trying to translate it as is, with no...
He’s seen it done badly by filmmakers who don’t understand the game and therefore mangle its essence in the translation to TV or film. At the same time, content creators who try to hold on too tightly to every detail of the game’s storyline will also struggle to make something that delivers as a TV show. At heart, the two are different things, Druckmann emphasized in an interview with Variety for the latest episode of podcast “Strictly Business.”
Another mistake adaptations make, Druckmann observed, is “staying so close to the source material that is built and designed and written for this other medium that has strengths and weaknesses, and trying to translate it as is, with no...
- 9/25/2024
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
In the world of video game adaptations, very few titles are as popular and evoke as much passion as The Last of Us. Originally, it was a critically acclaimed game developed by Naughty Dog that captured players’ hearts with its immersive world-building and complex character development, making the game an emotional experience.
Druckmann is happy that The Last of Us movie got canceled. | Image Credit: Naughty Dog
The franchise has now transitioned from the virtual world to the TV screen and has been met with both excitement and apprehension from fans and critics alike. However, before the highly successful HBO series, there was an attempt to adapt the game into a movie starring a Game of Thrones Star, a project that Neil Druckmann, the game’s writer and co-director, now thinks would have been a bad move for the franchise.
The Last of Us Highlighting Limitations of Movie Adaptation The...
Druckmann is happy that The Last of Us movie got canceled. | Image Credit: Naughty Dog
The franchise has now transitioned from the virtual world to the TV screen and has been met with both excitement and apprehension from fans and critics alike. However, before the highly successful HBO series, there was an attempt to adapt the game into a movie starring a Game of Thrones Star, a project that Neil Druckmann, the game’s writer and co-director, now thinks would have been a bad move for the franchise.
The Last of Us Highlighting Limitations of Movie Adaptation The...
- 9/24/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
Sony has a terrible reputation for bringing unexpected, hit-or-miss remasters. A great example of this would be The Last of Us, which was remastered on the PS4 just a year after its initial release on the P35. The game set a troubling precedent, with Sony constantly pumping out remasters for the franchise when no one wanted them in the first place.
Gamers are tired of constant Last of Us remasters. | Credit: Naughty Dog
While these remasters are pushed by Sony as something special for gamers, if the company truly cares about its fanbase, it must give a remaster to God of War 3, which would undoubtedly blow away everyone with modern-day technology.
Sony Must Stop The Last of Us Remasters and Give us God of War 3 Remastered The original God of War trilogy must be revisited. (Image via PlayStation)
Debuting all the way back in 2010, God of War 3 is the ultimate...
Gamers are tired of constant Last of Us remasters. | Credit: Naughty Dog
While these remasters are pushed by Sony as something special for gamers, if the company truly cares about its fanbase, it must give a remaster to God of War 3, which would undoubtedly blow away everyone with modern-day technology.
Sony Must Stop The Last of Us Remasters and Give us God of War 3 Remastered The original God of War trilogy must be revisited. (Image via PlayStation)
Debuting all the way back in 2010, God of War 3 is the ultimate...
- 9/23/2024
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
The Last of Us is arguably the greatest story ever told in a video game and the game developers of Naughty Dog gave the franchise the respect it deserved by making a sequel filled with great controversy. It is no secret that Part 2 is not well-received, especially with how the writers treated certain characters and the direction of the story, and this should be avoided for the inevitable sequel.
Director Neil Druckmann has a lot of loose ends to tie up before wrapping the story. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
The controversial sequel had a rocky start; however, no level of criticism dampened its chances of winning countless accolades and with enough time, some fans were won over. The developers took a risk and did not land what they anticipated which should be taken as a warning to not repeat the same mistake in Part 3.
The Last of Us Part 3 Could...
Director Neil Druckmann has a lot of loose ends to tie up before wrapping the story. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
The controversial sequel had a rocky start; however, no level of criticism dampened its chances of winning countless accolades and with enough time, some fans were won over. The developers took a risk and did not land what they anticipated which should be taken as a warning to not repeat the same mistake in Part 3.
The Last of Us Part 3 Could...
- 9/21/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
The Last of Us is one of the most popular and renowned stories ever told in a video game and the gaming community is more than happy to send Naughty Dog bills from their therapy sessions. The games tackle deep human emotions and how they change a person after traumatic events, and the game developers believed it is a story worth retelling in a different format to appeal to a much larger audience like television.
The live-action adaptation of The Last of Us Part 1 was a massive triumph on HBO. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
Director Neil Druckmann teamed up with Craig Mazin to bring the show to life and assembled a stellar cast. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey perfectly captured the nature of Joel and Ellie respectively, and Ramsey is currently busy promoting the newest Apple product amidst the filming of Season 2.
Bella Ramsey Found Their Newest Item of Choice...
The live-action adaptation of The Last of Us Part 1 was a massive triumph on HBO. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
Director Neil Druckmann teamed up with Craig Mazin to bring the show to life and assembled a stellar cast. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey perfectly captured the nature of Joel and Ellie respectively, and Ramsey is currently busy promoting the newest Apple product amidst the filming of Season 2.
Bella Ramsey Found Their Newest Item of Choice...
- 9/19/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
The Last of Us is one of the most successful and recognizable stories ever told in a video game. The developers of Naughty Dog took their time to create a unique story about love in the original game then spent the next few years working on an ambitious and worthy sequel that rivals the storytelling of the first game with harrowing consequences. Most video game franchises choose to end the story with a perfect trifecta, and that is what Respawn Entertainment is aiming to do with its original Star Wars trilogy.
The developers of Respawn Entertainment are working on the final chapter of the Star Wars Jedi series. Image Credit: Respawn Entertainment
The live-action counterparts have spanned across generations with a trilogy that is an overarching story of the Skywalker family. Perhaps Respawn Entertainment has other plans for the young Jedi, especially after the tragic ending of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
The developers of Respawn Entertainment are working on the final chapter of the Star Wars Jedi series. Image Credit: Respawn Entertainment
The live-action counterparts have spanned across generations with a trilogy that is an overarching story of the Skywalker family. Perhaps Respawn Entertainment has other plans for the young Jedi, especially after the tragic ending of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
- 9/18/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
The Last of Us creator Neil Druckmann, while talking about the inspirations for his widely celebrated game, shed light upon a BBC show that inspired him the most, to an extent where he claims to have ripped it off.
Neil Druckmann sheds light on what inspired The Last of Us. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
The Last of Us was released back in 2013. The game received a lot of acclaim as it redefined the way stories could be told through the medium games. Druckmann managed to create a highly emotional and indulgent universe by ripping off this BBC show.
Neil Druckmann And His Biggest Inspiration For The Last of Us Neil Druckmann was one of the creators of The Last of Us. Image Credit: Sony
While reflecting on his inspirations for The Last of Us, Druckmann reflected on all the things that he went through during the development of the game.
Neil Druckmann sheds light on what inspired The Last of Us. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
The Last of Us was released back in 2013. The game received a lot of acclaim as it redefined the way stories could be told through the medium games. Druckmann managed to create a highly emotional and indulgent universe by ripping off this BBC show.
Neil Druckmann And His Biggest Inspiration For The Last of Us Neil Druckmann was one of the creators of The Last of Us. Image Credit: Sony
While reflecting on his inspirations for The Last of Us, Druckmann reflected on all the things that he went through during the development of the game.
- 9/16/2024
- by Anupam Lamba
- FandomWire
The Last of Us Day is the annual celebration hosted by Naughty Dog to commemorate the iconic gaming franchise. It was formerly known as Outbreak Day; however, the executives felt the name was too on the nose in light of recent real-world events and thought it would be best to change it. Nevertheless, the gaming community is enthusiastic each year, especially with the possibility of the developers showing new content they have been working on since the controversial sequel four years ago.
The gaming community should be on the lookout for new The Last of Us content later this month. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
The game developers often use each event to showcase new artwork and merchandise; however, some fans can’t help but hope for something much more impressive and monumental. Perhaps Naughty Dog will officially reveal Part 3 during the event.
The Gaming Community Should Measure Their Expectations for...
The gaming community should be on the lookout for new The Last of Us content later this month. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
The game developers often use each event to showcase new artwork and merchandise; however, some fans can’t help but hope for something much more impressive and monumental. Perhaps Naughty Dog will officially reveal Part 3 during the event.
The Gaming Community Should Measure Their Expectations for...
- 9/16/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
The Last of Us is one of the most iconic stories ever told in a video game and HBO was up to the task of adapting it into a live-action television series. Naughty Dog struck gold with the simple plot about Joel escorting Ellie throughout the remnants of America to find a cure to save mankind and restore order to the world. The first season covered the first game with a few creative twists and changes; however, adapting the controversial sequel is much more complicated.
The live-action show can make up for the shortcomings of The Last of Us Part 2. Image Credit: HBO
Director Neil Druckmann became ambitious and crafted a much more complex story focusing on the consequences of rage and violence in Part 2. Ellie takes center stage and the gaming community has mixed feelings learning Joel was swept under the rug, and perhaps the HBO adaptation can succeed where Naughty Dog failed.
The live-action show can make up for the shortcomings of The Last of Us Part 2. Image Credit: HBO
Director Neil Druckmann became ambitious and crafted a much more complex story focusing on the consequences of rage and violence in Part 2. Ellie takes center stage and the gaming community has mixed feelings learning Joel was swept under the rug, and perhaps the HBO adaptation can succeed where Naughty Dog failed.
- 9/15/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
When it comes to crafting emotionally gripping, cinematic experiences in video games, few studios can hold a candle to Naughty Dog. The developer behind the Uncharted series and The Last of Us has consistently pushed the boundaries of interactive storytelling, delivering games that feel more like blockbuster movies than your typical run-and-gun fare.
The Last of Us tells a deeply resonant tale that stays with players. | Image Credit: Naughty Dog
But what is it about Naughty Dog’s approach that sets them apart? As it turns out, the answer may lie not just in the world of gaming, but in the hallowed halls of Hollywood.
No Country for Old Clickers
In a 2013 interview with GamesBeat, The Last of Us creative director Neil Druckmann revealed a surprising source of inspiration for the game’s narrative and emotional depth: the Coen Brothers’ neo-western thriller, No Country for Old Men.
Druckmann, discussing the...
The Last of Us tells a deeply resonant tale that stays with players. | Image Credit: Naughty Dog
But what is it about Naughty Dog’s approach that sets them apart? As it turns out, the answer may lie not just in the world of gaming, but in the hallowed halls of Hollywood.
No Country for Old Clickers
In a 2013 interview with GamesBeat, The Last of Us creative director Neil Druckmann revealed a surprising source of inspiration for the game’s narrative and emotional depth: the Coen Brothers’ neo-western thriller, No Country for Old Men.
Druckmann, discussing the...
- 9/14/2024
- by Soumyajit Mukherjee
- FandomWire
When it comes to live-action adaptations, it is as if finding a needle in a haystack. Out of a sea of bad adaptations, there exist a handful of good ones, including The Last of Us. The series was both critically acclaimed and immensely loved by fans. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay’s performances as the protagonistic characters were beyond exemplary but it was something else that caught the eye of Hirotaka Mori.
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in The Last Of Us | Credit: HBO
Of all the new-gen anime, Heavenly Delusion is one whose name has been popping up time and again. There aren’t as many post-apocalyptic anime that gather the attention of fans in the way this one did. Its animation was already a topic of discussion just as the trailer came out and once the series was released, people knew that it deserved more recognition than it got.
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in The Last Of Us | Credit: HBO
Of all the new-gen anime, Heavenly Delusion is one whose name has been popping up time and again. There aren’t as many post-apocalyptic anime that gather the attention of fans in the way this one did. Its animation was already a topic of discussion just as the trailer came out and once the series was released, people knew that it deserved more recognition than it got.
- 9/14/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
When The Last of Us first came out, creative director Neil Druckmann made a deliberate decision to mislead players about certain aspects of the game’s story, a choice that has gone relatively unexamined until now.
Neil Druckmann. | Image Credits: Gage Skidmore, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 | Wikimedia Commons.
When the game was released in 2013, it quickly became one of the most successful titles in gaming. Central to its success was the unique dynamic between Joel and Ellie, which transformed what could have been a typical escort mission into something none of us expected.
Neil Druckmann’s Trickery Was a Genius Move
In an interview with VentureBeat, creators Neil Druckmann and Bruce Straley talked about their deception. From the start, Druckmann and Straley decided to lie about certain aspects of the game in interviews.
Here are things we will lie about in interviews. If somebody asks,“Do you play as Ellie?...
Neil Druckmann. | Image Credits: Gage Skidmore, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 | Wikimedia Commons.
When the game was released in 2013, it quickly became one of the most successful titles in gaming. Central to its success was the unique dynamic between Joel and Ellie, which transformed what could have been a typical escort mission into something none of us expected.
Neil Druckmann’s Trickery Was a Genius Move
In an interview with VentureBeat, creators Neil Druckmann and Bruce Straley talked about their deception. From the start, Druckmann and Straley decided to lie about certain aspects of the game in interviews.
Here are things we will lie about in interviews. If somebody asks,“Do you play as Ellie?...
- 9/13/2024
- by Daniel Royte
- FandomWire
The Last of Us is a beloved action-adventure game set in the post-apocalyptic world. The game boasts impressive graphics and engaging gameplay, but what makes this game feel more immersive and connected are the 2 main characters: Joel and Ellie. The bond both of them created during their epic journey of escaping the military quarantine zone is what makes the game so epic.
The bond between Joel and Ellie immersed players into the game’s narrative. | Image Credit: Naughty Dog
However, not many fans know that the idea behind Ellie came when Neil Druckmann, Lead Writer and Co-Director, was discussing a potential female mute character in Uncharted 2 (which didn’t happen). However, the idea remained stuck in his mind, so when discussing the next project (The Last of Us), the game’s concept and the character of Ellie were born, the rest is history.
How Revisiting an Old Concept Gave Birth...
The bond between Joel and Ellie immersed players into the game’s narrative. | Image Credit: Naughty Dog
However, not many fans know that the idea behind Ellie came when Neil Druckmann, Lead Writer and Co-Director, was discussing a potential female mute character in Uncharted 2 (which didn’t happen). However, the idea remained stuck in his mind, so when discussing the next project (The Last of Us), the game’s concept and the character of Ellie were born, the rest is history.
How Revisiting an Old Concept Gave Birth...
- 9/13/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
The Last of Us is one of the biggest and most popular video game franchises developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation brand. The story captivated the gaming community and evoked certain emotions that inspired the game developers it is a story worth retelling in a different format for everyone else to experience. Director Neil Druckmann teamed up with Craig Mazin to bring the live-action adaptation to life with HBO and found the perfect actor to portray Joel Miller.
Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller in the live-action adaptation of The Last of Us. Image Credit: HBO
Troy Baker’s performance in the video game series was great. However, upon working on the live-action show and seeing Pascal’s version up close, Baker wishes he could have done things differently.
Pedro Pascal’s Performance Blew Away the Original Actor of Joel Miller in The Last of Us
It is an open...
Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller in the live-action adaptation of The Last of Us. Image Credit: HBO
Troy Baker’s performance in the video game series was great. However, upon working on the live-action show and seeing Pascal’s version up close, Baker wishes he could have done things differently.
Pedro Pascal’s Performance Blew Away the Original Actor of Joel Miller in The Last of Us
It is an open...
- 9/12/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
There are more than 170 Astro Bot cameos in the latest PlayStation title and if you were hoping the game would cue you in on the more obscure characters, think again. The sequel to Astro’s PlayRoom references heroes and villains from both first-party and third-party games, adding to the challenge of identifying certain bots.
Instead of providing actual names, Team Asobi has included clever nicknames like “Dad of Boy” for Kratos or “Aristocratic Archaeologist” for Lara Croft.
It is not hard to tell that the developers behind Astro Bot put a lot of care into crafting these cameos, and it is that level of quality that explains why the game has garnered universal acclaim. Without further ado, here is our list of the nine most obscure Astro Bot cameos you will come across in the game.
9. Ulala – Space Channel 5 Ulala is a space reporter from the 25th century. Image Credit:...
Instead of providing actual names, Team Asobi has included clever nicknames like “Dad of Boy” for Kratos or “Aristocratic Archaeologist” for Lara Croft.
It is not hard to tell that the developers behind Astro Bot put a lot of care into crafting these cameos, and it is that level of quality that explains why the game has garnered universal acclaim. Without further ado, here is our list of the nine most obscure Astro Bot cameos you will come across in the game.
9. Ulala – Space Channel 5 Ulala is a space reporter from the 25th century. Image Credit:...
- 9/12/2024
- by Ezekiel Hall
- FandomWire
The Last of Us Part 2 was remastered for the PlayStation 5 and the developers of Naughty Dog took full advantage of Sony’s most powerful gaming console thus far. However, it was only a matter of time before Mark Cerny, the man behind the PlayStation 4 and 5 to one-up himself with the highly anticipated Pro model. After months of speculations, leaks, and rumors, Sony finally unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro boasting a much more powerful console than the base models released four years ago with a premium price tag.
The PlayStation 5 Pro will run The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered much better than the base model. Image Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment
The Pro model is an upgraded version of the base model and fans are convinced it is a sizeable upgrade. Perhaps this Pro model will live up to its name better than its predecessor of the previous console generation and provide the...
The PlayStation 5 Pro will run The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered much better than the base model. Image Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment
The Pro model is an upgraded version of the base model and fans are convinced it is a sizeable upgrade. Perhaps this Pro model will live up to its name better than its predecessor of the previous console generation and provide the...
- 9/11/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Alien: Romulus has really hit a chord with the fans of the Alien franchise. The latest entrant into the much renowned franchise has went on to have quite a successful time over its almost month long theatrical run. All that in spite of having a young ensemble (albeit one which knew its task well), and one which wasn’t on the heavier side when it comes to budgets. So how did Alien: Romulus manage to overcome all the obstacles in its path? This might be down to how it superbly tapped into the horror that made the franchise tick. And one man might be perfect for taking the franchise forward in the right direction.
Alien: Romulus has struck the right chord with Alien fans Fede Àlvarez has done a commendable job with Alien: Romulus || Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Director Fede Àlvarez deserves a pat on his shoulder.
Alien: Romulus has struck the right chord with Alien fans Fede Àlvarez has done a commendable job with Alien: Romulus || Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Director Fede Àlvarez deserves a pat on his shoulder.
- 9/8/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
Neil Druckmann revealed his intentions with leaving the widely celebrated franchise Uncharted behind and venturing onto other adventures. His account of the game comes from a deeply personal and intimate space.
The reason for him taking Uncharted off of his mind was largely due to some business decisions that he had to take given the rising appeal for the franchise. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is the last game in the series that featured the video game action hero Nathan Drake.
Neil Druckmann’s Personal Account of Why He Was Done With Nathan Drake Neil Druckmann has been a part of Uncharted since the beginning. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
Neil Druckmann’s involvement with Uncharted goes long back. He has worked as a game designer and co-writer for the first two Uncharted games before his debut direction for The Last of Us.
He worked as a writer and director...
The reason for him taking Uncharted off of his mind was largely due to some business decisions that he had to take given the rising appeal for the franchise. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is the last game in the series that featured the video game action hero Nathan Drake.
Neil Druckmann’s Personal Account of Why He Was Done With Nathan Drake Neil Druckmann has been a part of Uncharted since the beginning. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
Neil Druckmann’s involvement with Uncharted goes long back. He has worked as a game designer and co-writer for the first two Uncharted games before his debut direction for The Last of Us.
He worked as a writer and director...
- 9/6/2024
- by Anupam Lamba
- FandomWire
The Last of Us fans were caught off guard playing as a new character in the controversial sequel and were even more surprised to be controlling her against an overgrown infected designated as the Rat King. The developers of Naughty Dog have begun experimenting with the idea of newer variants of the infected, which perfectly aligns with the theme of evolution. The Infected has taken over the world after Outbreak Day and survivors had to understand how their biology works.
The Rat King presented a new challenge to players. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
New enemies mean new opportunities, and players are eager to dive into another harrowing journey while surviving against the infected. Director Neil Druckmann could raise the stakes with more enemies to face.
The Developers of Naughty Dog Should Dial up the Infected Variants in The Last of Us 3
After the ambiguous ending of The Last of Us...
The Rat King presented a new challenge to players. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
New enemies mean new opportunities, and players are eager to dive into another harrowing journey while surviving against the infected. Director Neil Druckmann could raise the stakes with more enemies to face.
The Developers of Naughty Dog Should Dial up the Infected Variants in The Last of Us 3
After the ambiguous ending of The Last of Us...
- 9/6/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
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