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The Last Of Us: Between a Next-Gen and a Hard Place

Gi - The Last of Us represents what is the last hurrah and final breath of new titles to come out in the current generation. What has been shown so far alludes to the fact that the game is being lovingly crafted by Sony‘s Naughty Dog studio. The recent trailer really showcases what gamers can expect to experience once it comes out on Jun 14. The Last of Us is a beautiful game that will assuredly drain every last drop of performance from the PlayStation 3. But how this game will be received or how successful it is going to be is up to whether or not gamers can really get themselves behind this title in spite of the crazy year ahead.

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clintos594030d ago

"This title may have come late to the party but it is going to end this current-gen party. While not directly related to the game itself. It is a very good push by Sony to have this title fresh in gamers’ minds for this big year in gaming. While Microsoft remains mum on its plans, Sony is making a strong case for gamers to board the blue ship this holiday season by assuring that they are dedicated to pushing out quality titles well into the twilight of the PS3."

I totally agree with everything he said but he also forgot about puppeteer & beyond two souls which will both be awesome games aswell & all three of these titles are a different genre. Sony has such a diverse library its crazy but the last of us will be freakin amazing.

Diver4030d ago

ND have stated TLOU is next gen ready.

LakerGamerEnthusiast4030d ago

Great Article and reflects EXACTLY what I feel about this game. This game has had me on board ever since the very first Game trailer came out for it. I am ecstatic for the release and can not be anymore excited than the next guy who is looking forward to buying this game. I always thought that the name is a perfect example for the closing months of this current gen and the arrival of the next. It depicts the Last of a great gen than had both it's ups and down's in terms of what happened but was overall a great generation for Sony.

My issue or miscue I should say however is that TLOU is coming at a time that I fear could be bad for the game in terms of timing and how much spotlight it gets. This certainly is a game that nobody should miss out on IMO, but with the amount of casual gamer's and such out there I have a feeling that many will just pass on the game knowing that the PS4 is due soon this year and it would much rather be better to wait for that.

I certainly do hope this game does well or quite possibly even maybe Naughty Dog port the game to the ps4 who they say have not discussed. that would be great, but if not, I wish the game the best in its release. Because we all now what jewels ND is known for making.

Bathyj4030d ago

I dont know why anyone would miss out on what will probably be one of the best games of the generation because PS4 is coming out 4 or 5 months later. We still need games to play in the meantime.

I buy a game or two every month. I would still buy The Last of Us even if it released on PS3 2 years after PS4 was already out.

LakerGamerEnthusiast4030d ago

Great point. idk I guess I'm thinking too much about it. I just really want this game to end this gen with a BANG and not lightly.

jsslifelike4030d ago

I don't think you have to worry about that. TLOU will, no doubt, do fine. My only concern is that the PS4(and software) may cut into TLOU having a long tail as far as sales are concerned.

Pillsbury14030d ago

This is one of my most anticipated games this gen. Can't wait!

mayberry4030d ago

I agree also, but reserve some doubt Concerning Tlou Being The"final Harrah", I Have A Feeling There Will Be More Great Games For The Ps3.

Ezz20134030d ago (Edited 4030d ago )

beyond and watch dog are still coming and much more too
this gen is not over atleast with sony who said ps3 will get support for more than 10 years along with ps4
so i'm not worried at all

anyway the next gen consoles are not coming out in E3 they still have months to come out
so The last of us will be fine

LakerGamerEnthusiast4030d ago

I have a feeling this was an indirect response to my post on the game being the last hurrah to this gen haa x) I guess your right though. Developers are sure to keep bringing the goods to the ps3 long after its time. :)

supraking9514030d ago

Last hurrah? Beyond comes out in October

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The Sounds of the Fireflies ("The Last of Us") concert kicks-off on April 28th, 2024

"The Game Music Foundation are today very proud and pleased to announce an additional concert, circling back to the roots of Game Muisic Festival in Poland. On April 28th, 2024, the National Forum of Music in Wroclaw will once again become a place to celebrate the art of video game music, featuring scores from The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II." - The Game Music Foundation.

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The Last Of Us Series Has Remarkable Potential For Spin-Offs

Najam from eXputer writes "It's time fore a new installment in the series, not another pointless remaster."

anast82d ago

They are working on something new. Not to be rude but it is impossibility stupid to think ND next major announcement is going to be a remaster or their next Last of Us entry is going to be another remaster.

AlterRecs79d ago

I think this is in response to them releasing a remaster for the sequel, a game that didn't need a remaster.

Basically a "why did you put out a remaster no one asked for when you have all there options available"

anast79d ago

They remaster is to put out something quick while they are deving new stuff. I don't get how people can be so static.

AlterRecs78d ago

There's no news about a third game being in production, you're just assuming that they're working on something that they aren't

anast78d ago

When they release the news to start the hype-train, you can give me my props then.

DrDoomer82d ago

I want an alternate timeline spin-off, where part 2 never happened.

CrimsonWing6982d ago

They’ve already done Remasters of 1 and 2… what else is there to Remaster?

AlterRecs79d ago

Considering they remastered the first game twice, who knows lol

CrimsonWing6979d ago

That was a Remake. I guess they could do that to 2, but man…. They should wait a couple generations so it can look like a major upgrade.

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The Last Of Us Online Devs Celebrate Their Experience With The Canceled Game

The team is sad for losing out on such a great project but celebrates its growth because of spending time on it.

Chocoburger126d ago

All they had to do was make a basic online mode like their previous games. Instead they wanted more money and choose to go live service which makes games worse in my opinion.

What a waste of time and money, what a shame.

seanpitt2382d ago

I can't wait for season 2 so they can kill Joel off in the first 2 episodes!! Then it will be just Abby and Ellies revenge plot!

Something is telling me that this won't happen though because it wouldn't make sense, oh wait

Linzoid126d ago

Not sure why they didn’t just make Factions 2. There was no need to make it a live service.

TLoU Factions was a great addition such a shame they couldn’t be bothered to remaster that for PS5 considering the crazy high price tag of the remaster of a remaster…

anast126d ago

This is something to be celebrated. This studio is smart and they get it, even factions 2 wouldn't've have been worth the time. I am surprised they didn't just remaster the first one though, but actually how popular was Factions?