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'The Last of Us Part II' gets ultra-difficult Grounded and permadeath modes
As with the original game, Grounded mode tries to make the game’s intense violence even more realistic.
Nathan Ingraham08.11.2020
Podcast: PlayStation 5 details and hesitation over facial recognition
Devindra and Cherlynn are joined by Nathan Ingraham to discuss the PlayStation 5's future and potential price, as well as games like "The Last Of Us II."
Cherlynn Low06.19.2020
'The Last of Us Part II' is as brutal as it is daring
Early trailers, comments from director Neil Druckmann and an extensive preview last fall confirmed that The Last of Us Part II would be bigger, more violent and more grueling than what came before. Naughty Dog has proven itself to a developer that deserves the benefit of the doubt, and I had few concerns that The Last of Us Part II would succeed on a technical level. As expected, it looks fantastic, showing just how far we’ve come from the PS3 original. Gameplay has been smoothed out and improved upon in many ways, as well. But what I really care about is Ellie and Joel. The Last of Us ended with ambiguity, but nonetheless provided a stunning conclusion to a nuanced and layered story. Druckmann said that developer Naughty Dog didn’t take the decision to continue that story lightly — but after seven years of waiting, the next chapter in Ellie and Joel’s story really needed to deliver.
Nathan Ingraham06.12.2020
Naughty Dog details the extensive accessibility in 'The Last of Us Part II'
'The Last of Us Part II' will have accessibility on a level you likely haven't seen in any other game.
Jon Fingas06.09.2020
'Chernobyl' director will helm HBO's 'The Last of Us' pilot
HBO’s The Last of Us TV series will reunite Chernobyl’s creator with its director, according to Variety.
Mariella Moon06.09.2020
Watch new 'The Last of Us Part II' gameplay here at 4PM ET
Catch some never-before-seen gameplay footage of Naughty Dog's next horror epic.
Rachel England05.27.2020
Sony reveals PlayStation Studios branding for its own PS5 games
The animated logo borrows a trick from the Marvel Studios playbook.
Kris Holt05.12.2020
The Last of Us Part II's latest trailer shows Ellie on a rampage
The long-awaited sequel arrives June 19th.
Kris Holt05.06.2020
'The Last of Us Part II' will be released on June 19th
Sony is also pushing back 'Ghost of Tsushima' by a few weeks.
Kris Holt04.27.2020
Major 'The Last of Us Part II' leak includes pivotal cutscenes
The leak's authenticity hasn't been confirmed by Sony or Naughty Dog, the developer behind both The Last of Us and the immensely popular Uncharted series.
Nick Summers04.27.2020
Maybe don't start playing 'The Last of Us' during a pandemic
I’ve never been a fan of capital-H horror games, and so always avoided The Last of Us on grounds that it was one. I started playing the title shortly before the UK went into lockdown, and was pretty gripped from the get-go, but I’ve had to stop.
Daniel Cooper04.11.2020
Sony indefinitely delays ‘The Last of Us Part II’
Naughty Dog has just about finished work on The Last Of Us Part II. It's taking care of the last few bugs and then the long-awaited sequel should be all set. However, Sony has delayed the game for a second time. It's pushing back the release date indefinitely from May 29th due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Kris Holt04.02.2020
'The Last of Us' TV series is coming to HBO from the creator of 'Chernobyl'
Naughty Dog isn't stopping with its long-in-the-making Uncharted movie. The studio is partnering with HBO to create a The Last of Us TV series -- yes, a full show rather than a one-off feature. It'll even have stronger-than-usual talent. Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin (who's apparently a fan of TLoU) will helm the the project alongside Naughty Dog's own Neil Druckmann, who'll help write and executive produce the series. Naughty Dog president Evan Wells and Sony's PlayStation Productions are also involved in adapting the game.
Jon Fingas03.05.2020
Sony pulls out of PAX East over coronavirus concerns
Sony is pulling out of PAX East this year owing to coronavirus concerns. The company had planned to showcase a number of upcoming PlayStation 4 games there, including offering gamers their first chance to try a demo of The Last of Us Part II.
Kris Holt02.19.2020
'The Last of Us Part II' is delayed until May 29th, 2020 (updated)
Just one month ago, Sony and Naughty Dog announced that The Last of Us Part II would arrive on February 21st, 2020. At an event where we got to play the game for the first time, Naughty Dog stressed that it had been silent for months because it didn't want to talk or show off the game until they were confident in its release schedule. But here we are, a month later, and the game will be delayed. A few hours after Jason Schreier at Kotaku published a story saying sources confirmed Part II would be delayed until the spring, Sony confirmed it. Now it has announced the game will launch on May 29th, 2020.
Nathan Ingraham10.24.2019
'The Last of Us Part II’ preview: Vengeance and vulnerability
It's been years since I've felt so vulnerable playing The Last of Us. While I've finished the original game several times, this is my first time playing the upcoming sequel. I'm stalking my way through the suburbs of Seattle on a revenge mission, and things are getting dire — no health packs, no shotgun shells, just a knife, a revolver, far too few bullets and far too many enemies on my tail. But let's back up a bit. At the exact moment Sony announced The Last of Us Part II's February 2020 release date, I was playing the game at a preview event in Los Angeles. The demo I was handed consists of two disconnected sequences. Developer Naughty Dog explained that the Seattle segment comes after a traumatic event that sets Ellie -- Part II's protagonist -- off from her home in Jackson, Wyoming.
Nathan Ingraham09.26.2019
'The Last of Us Part II' lands on February 21st, 2020
The Last of Us Part II will hit PlayStation 4 on February 21st, 2020. Part II takes place a few years after the events of the first game, which became an instant narrative and mechanical classic at its launch in 2013.
Jessica Conditt09.24.2019
More 'The Last of Us Part II' details will emerge on September 24th
Naughty Dog has been fairly quiet about The Last of Us Part II since E3 2018. You're about to hear a lot more, though. The studio has sent invitations for a media event that will discuss the post-apocalyptic action game in greater detail. While details aren't forthcoming at this stage, it won't be surprising if you hear a lot more about gameplay, the plot, and possibly a release schedule.
Jon Fingas09.09.2019
'Spider-Man' and 'God of War' highlight Sony's E3 PS4 sale
Sony might not officially have a physical presence at E3 this year, but that isn't stopping it from holding its PlayStation Days of Play sale. Not only is there a limited edition, 1TB PS4 in steel black ($300) and a discount on the jet black PS4 Pro ($350), but you can get $20 off a PS Plus 12-Month membership and $30 off an annual PS Now subscription.
Kris Holt06.07.2019
The end is near for 'Uncharted' and 'The Last of Us' multiplayer on PS3
After nearly 10 years of operation, Naughty Dog is pulling the plug on PS3 multiplayer servers for Uncharted 2, Uncharted 3 and The Last of Us. The developers say the decision is "bittersweet to say the least," as the games marked "defining entries" in Naughty Dog's history. But you've still got time to get your fill, as the servers will remain intact until September 3rd. And, as part of a fitting send-off, Uncharted 2, Uncharted 3 and The Last of Us will be totally free on PS3 until then -- get the bundle from the PlayStation Store.
Rachel England06.06.2019