The Last of Us Part 2 was a seminal game, but it was also one that was mired in controversy- a lot of which was centered around Abby, the game’s deuteragonist. She was, of course, a crucial part of the story, and will presumably continue to be in any hypothetical sequels- but ...
However, had Naughty Dog not had done this, it would have come as much less of a surprise, and perhaps their drastic story choices would have been received better by the community. Now that the game is out, however, it appears clear the trailer forThe Last of Us: Part 2misled fans as...
that sounds like an excellent package, but much like 2022’sThe Last of Us Part I, this remaster has courted a fairly significant amount of online controversy since its initial announcement.
Much of the controversy surrounding The Last of Us derives from knee-jerk reactions to either the sexuality or the violence depicted in the game, often from people who haven't even played it. Like most far-flung conspiracies, this one is entirely untrue, since Druckmann doesn't play the cha...
The Last Of Us Part 2 released in June 2020 and was a stunning adventure, with bold creative and narrative risks that we talked about in our review,which you can read here. We alsojust learnedthat Ellie has a hidden animation in-game allowing her to catch ammo in mid-air...
The long-awaited PS5 upgrade for The Last of Us Part 2 is here, with some extra content, but not without some questioning its necessity.
The Last of Us Season 2 doesn't have an easy task ahead. The second game's controversy was a result of many things, but mostly, it was about fans not feeling like the game went in the direction they wanted. That's fine, but the second season of the show has the chance to rewrite...
This chapter explores how the COVID-19 pandemic scandalized two of 2020’s most anticipated video games: The Last of Us Part II—a sequel to an older game that adapts zombie media like 28 Days Later and The Walking Dead—and...
In The Last of Us Part II, Ellie is now 19 and has found a semblance of peace and normality living in Jackson. She’s had a chance to be a teenager and forge lasting relationships. When that peace is disrupted by a violent act, Ellie is thrust into a brutal journey of retribution, ...
Of course, the conversation after that turned to what’s coming in 2019. But what about the smaller moments? What about those times when something big or small was announced, but in a way that was either just bizarre or had us all wondering what the hell and who the hell is this for...