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Naughty Dog Reacts To Ellen Page’s The Last of Us Comments

Naughty Dog has responded on twitter about Ellen Page's comments towards The Last of Us.

doctorstrange4323d ago

She looks nothing like Joel, this whole thing is silly.

Crazyglues4323d ago (Edited 4323d ago )

@ doctorstrange

yeah I would hope she wouldn't look anything like Joel, because that would actually be pretty scary, since Joel is a dude..

-But as far as her looking like Ellie, well it's pretty clear naughty dog used her likeness when they first thought of how they wanted the character to be. -(they made an adjustment but it still looks exactly like her) even Stevie Wonder could see that.

-Really Naughty dog should just fess up - imitation is the best type of flattery... Her name is Ellen, the girl in last of us is Ellie, come on' I mean let's be serious (they clearly were a fan of her's acting in JUNO the movie and used her likeness to shape their character.) -Why not just say that!

"Sorry didn't mean to copy you, we were just a fan of the way you played a character and thought that kind of attitude and likeness you played in the movie fit the idea of what we wanted for the game. (No harm intended)"

-And that would have been the end of it, she seems like a really cool person.

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XB1_PS44323d ago

Even the name, Ellie is pretty close. It's safe to say they did. I don't think this is a big deal anymore... Considering Ellen Page was never even upset about it. She tweeted them back replying as: ".@Naughty_Dog I agree! Looking forward to playing #TheLastofUs"

badboy7764323d ago

This Could All be a PR Stunt????

Zeniix4323d ago

yep they should just give her props

devwan4323d ago

"but it still looks exactly like her"

So they changed the look and the character still looks exactly the same as Ellen Page...

so how come the picture above with old and current Ellie look like completely different people?

Can't have it both ways.

Why o why4323d ago

Straight homage if you ask me

HammadTheBeast4323d ago

Just finished it. Downright amazing game. Beyond any game I've ever played, and I thought Bioshock Infinite was a 9.5/10.

dantesparda4323d ago

Looks like Ellen Page to me, especially the original

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minimur124322d ago

lmao,I bought tlou artbook and the concept designs are effed up for ellie - pink hair, super tall, shaved head. its amazing.

Nevers4322d ago

"This Could All be a PR Stunt????" - badboy776

I doubt they need much PR. I think this has very little to do with the actress or the devs. It's no-name websites insighting drama that isn't really there so their site can get hits.

SatanSki4322d ago

"But as far as her looking like Ellie, well it's pretty clear naughty dog used her likeness when they first thought of how they wanted the character to be. -(they made an adjustment but it still looks exactly like her) even Stevie Wonder could see that."

Yeah, and noone noticed untill this crappy wannabe teenage star said this looking for some notoriety.

DragonKnight4322d ago

Ellen Page agrees with Naughty Dog and is looking forward to playing TLoU, any other argument is invalid.

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fardan854323d ago

Dude, Joel is the guy Ellie is the gal, and yeah, the whole thing is silly.

SniperControl4322d ago

Lol, minimur12 sums up my sentiments exactly.

Ace_Pheonix4323d ago

Hey, did you see her Twitter profile pic? With the flannel shirt, and trucker hat, and scruffy face? I'd say he's a dead ringer.

sly-Famous4323d ago

Bwhahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THC CELL4323d ago

if we was talking about beyond two souls i would agree, oh wait.

x5exotic4322d ago

Naughty doggies, infamous for uncharted
measures of unoriginality. I hope this is the Last
Of It. I don't want them to crash. Hehehehe

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Imalwaysright4323d ago (Edited 4323d ago )

Am I the only one to think that Ellie doesn't look anything like Ellen Page?

McScroggz4323d ago

Before the revision she did look a lot like Ellen Page. Now there is just a resemblance if you want there to be because Ellen Page has "one of those faces."

NegativeCreepWA4323d ago

Ellie doesn't anymore, but if you look at the original Ellie, they look identical.

Imalwaysright4323d ago

That must be it. I don't remember how the original model looked like but the Ellie that became one of my favorite characters in videogames doesn't look like Ellen Page to me.

Jughead34164323d ago

I agree. They don't look that much alike. Especially since they changed the appearance. How many girls look like this? I'd say a lot.

Gameratheart4323d ago (Edited 4323d ago )

Name some that look just like her.... Ellie is Ellen page. She has one of those faces?... Again, people, show me 5 girls that look practically exactly like Ellen page..... Hell, show me 1-2... You can't. I don't know anyone that looks like Ellen page, besides Ellie from TLOU.. Lol. Stop pretending Ellie isn't modeled after Ellen page..... Give me a break.

Nd also used an artists Boston rail map too... Was that just another coincidence? It just happened to look exactly the same as this booth guys art??? Lol, ok, sure did! They couldn't come up with their own Boston rail map, but you idiots think they just "came up" with Ellen pages face by accident?! Lol...

BlackTar1874322d ago

Wha is the disagree for? THat i proved that they havve a bunch of famous people who all look like ellen page?

wastedcells4323d ago (Edited 4323d ago )

I can't believe this is news. Do gamers really care. I don't.

karl4323d ago

it doesnt to me either..

the original ellie only look more mature to me..

maybe a few years olders..

compare it to ellen in beyond and ull see they have very little alike

WeskerChildReborned4323d ago

IMO the very first artwork for Ellie looked like Ellen but not atm, they just have similar hair styles and same eye color but obviously have distinct features.

dumahim4322d ago

Ellie's eyes are blue.

Inception4323d ago

No, you're not. Even her voices is different from Elen Page.

sly-Famous4323d ago

Only people who actually played the game will see that Ellie looks nothing like Ellen Page.

NumOnePS3FanBoy4323d ago

You are not the only one. I think what a lot of people fail to see or remember is how the first rendition of ellie looked ALOT like ellen page whereas the edited version that made to the final game, looks nothing like her. People are blind or have some disorder where they can't tell faces apart. visit your local doc

ZBlacktt4322d ago

Yes, you are the only one, lol.... come on man.

assdan4322d ago

Yes, she looks exactly like Ellen Page. I'd say she resembles Page more than Ashley Johnson.

Zephyrus344317d ago

Ellen Page or not, she will be Ellen Page in my eyes, my heart, and my soul <3. hahaah! >:D

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bub164323d ago

who cares? loads of computer characters are based on real life people

moegooner884323d ago (Edited 4323d ago )

Ellen Page commented on the post saying she is looking forward to playing TLOU, doesn't seem that she is " mad " anymore.

CrossingEden4323d ago

she never was mad, it was a joke, gamers made her out to be mad and blew it out of proportion

Soldierone4323d ago

Her quote was just taken out of context. She never meant anything bad by what she said.

She just said its kinda sucks since she really is in a game and she wants that game to get the credit.

elhebbo164323d ago

I blame the gaming sites like IGN for making this a big deal.

CrossingEden4323d ago

they basically said in the nicest way possible, "our fanboys need to shut up and stop harassing ellen page because we were not offended by her joke which was not meant to be offensive in the first place and if WE were not offended then we don't need whiny fanboys defending us 24/7 because they take our games TOO seriously and can't take a joke"

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The Last of Us Complete Now Available on PS5, Physical Collector’s Edition Coming July

Two award-winning masterpieces, together in one incredible collection.

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Christopher16d ago (Edited 16d ago )

As expected. Unless it's going to Xbox or Switch 2, we can stop hearing about these older games now? We can move on to just news about new games?

darthv7216d ago

....until the PS6 remake followed by the PS7 reboot

Christopher16d ago

Man, first year of PS6 is going to be 90% remasters. I'm going to hate it and likely hold off until new games actually get released that I can't play on my PS5.

Cacabunga16d ago

Yes I’m waiting for complete remaster…. On ps5

OtterX16d ago

...20 years later, "you haven't heard the last of us yet!" *releases The Last of Us Retro Collection*

cloganart16d ago

@Christopher

Oof, yeah. I don't think I'm picking up the PS6 until "Pro" comes out 😂

Cacabunga16d ago

I haven’t played Tlou1 since PS3 and i have the greatest memory of it

Notellin15d ago

I'm already dreading all the cross generation games and remasters we'll see with the next round of consoles.

LonDonE15d ago

lmao this is getting ridiculous but thing is if people keep buying them.. then why would they stop making them?
Peeps STOP BUYING this game.. that actually hurts me to say this as the last of us is high up on my greatest games of all times.. its one of the few games i played through start to finish 3/4 times back to back as i loved it so much. But sony need to stop, give us a Resistance 3 remaster, i would love and buy that.. such an underated series as was killzone.
Or give us infamous.. so many great series and titles i would gladly buy but they just want to keep giving us last of us.

I am done buying that game.. i would only buy part 2 remaster if they remade it and kept joel alive, or i am not interested. Hate last of us 2s story killing off joel.. the actual game is stunning and incredible, they improved so much in the gameplay department but i hate the story with a passion.

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Profchaos16d ago (Edited 16d ago )

We can stop hearing about it when they stop re-releasing them I guess.

I reckon the ps6 version will be 8k 240 and I'll still not care.

I miss new games from nd

Inverno16d ago

And HBO just announced season 3 even tho LoU2 couldn't possibly be so long that it wouldn't be able to fit in 1 season. They're just milking it at this point.

darthv7216d ago

speaking of the HBO series... I felt they should have made part 1 across two seasons, then address part 2 in seasons 3 and 4. so now i have a feeling they rushed through part 1 in season 1 to make season 2 a cliff hanger with Joel's impending demise being the starting point to Season 3.

-Foxtrot16d ago

I love how they decided to rush, chop and change things for Season 1 to get through the game yet for TLOU Part II it’s like “we’re going to do multiple seasons and take our time”

Inverno16d ago

Okay after seeing that there's only 7 episodes I take it back. Though I think it's incredibly stupid not to have just made the season longer. Another season just to finish what could've just been a 13 episode season seems counterintuitive but aiight. I put that on HBO tho.

Neonridr16d ago

This will be the 4th time Sony sells us The Last of Us Part 1.. And the 2nd time on the PS5.

Knushwood Butt16d ago

They don't want Metroid Prime holding that record,

NotoriousWhiz15d ago

Strange, I thought the record went to Street Fighter 2.

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FPS_D3TH16d ago

We are approaching Skyrim levels here

Profchaos16d ago

At this point we are at Skyrim in terms of frequency. Skyrim was one per generation. If you exclude VR Skyrim we've now exceeded it

Tlou 1 PS3, 1 PS4 2 ps5
Skyrim 1 ps360 2 PS4/x1/vr 1 ps5/sx

Tlou 4
Skyrim 4

Christopher16d ago

Not quite. Skyrim had:

PS3/360/PC
PS4/X1
VR
Switch
Skyrim Special Edition PC/PS4/X1
Skyrim Special Edition PS5/XSX

VersusDMC16d ago (Edited 16d ago )

Also add skyrim bundles like the one below and all the humble bundles since that's what everyone is doing here

https://www.xbox.com/en-CA/...

darthv7216d ago

@Chris, LoU is getting just as bad by milking the same user base. At least Skyrim was able to sell to a wider audience via different platforms.

Christopher16d ago

@darthv72: I don't know why you're telling me that. I only corrected on number of Skyrim re-releases/ports/etc. I didn't say anything else.

Profchaos16d ago

@christopher guess I forgot just how much was out I think the special editions are technically one release despite being cross platform though would the Alexa version count

Christopher16d ago

@Profchaos: I guess, but I'd consider it a separate release since it rolled them into one at a later date but definitely there is a PS5/XSX version with PS5/XSX supported updates specific to them.

Chevalier15d ago

"LoU is getting just as bad by milking the same user base"

Weird. Like 35% of PS5 owners are NEW to Playstation. Plus this is really for new fans from the TV series for season 2 of TLOU.

I recall the same idiotic comments when the 1st one was remade just before TLOU TV Series came out and it went on the be one of the best selling games that year.

So maybe get your FACTS straight. Unlike Skyrim getting literally releases in 3 generations and 10 releases.

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Neonridr15d ago

I gotta figure RE4 is up there too

FPS_D3TH15d ago

No. Those are remakes. Not remasters

Neonridr15d ago

@FPS - we've had quite a few RE4 remasters, only 1 remake.

CrimsonWing6915d ago (Edited 15d ago )

@FPS_D3TH

It blows my mind how people do some mental gymnastics to try to cope with a game they like doing the same thing (technically more) they’re complaining about for another game.

RE4 - PS2, GC
RE4 w Motion Controls - Wii
Literally RE4 HD Remaster - Xbox 360, PS3
I’m assuming a port of RE HD - PS4, Xbox One
RE4 Remake - PS5, Xsex

1 Remake and the bunch are Remasters… how, I mean how—Y’know what, it doesn’t matter anymore…

P_Bomb16d ago

Store says I already own it. I guess it’s just a straight twin-pack. Looks like they added 4 maps to ‘No Return’.

VersusDMC16d ago

You don't need to buy this to get the maps, marlene and bill. It all got patched in to the game on the 3rd.

P_Bomb16d ago (Edited 16d ago )

Good to know. I’ve watched runs of ‘No Return’ but have yet to try it myself. Soon, soon 😉

Knushwood Butt16d ago

Yeah, No Return got a content update.
Three new trophies too.

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A mysterious physical edition of a Naughty Dog game is in the works

billibil-kun: "As The Last of Us season 2 prepares to air on HBO, we've spotted a mysterious reference to a special edition of a physical PS5 game from the franchise. Here's our take on the game, which remains unclear for now."

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Relientk7726d ago

It's probably a bundle of both The Last of Us games

Nyxus26d ago

Yeah that's what I'm thinking. The Last of Us Part 1 + II Remastered.

lukasmain26d ago (Edited 26d ago )

That's totally what it is I believe. It would be a great bundle for new players getting into the ecosystem

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Goodguy0126d ago

They're really milking this franchise lol

anast26d ago

You must comment on every Mario, Zelda, and Skyrim article too.

darthv7226d ago

....because there has been the same mario, Zelda and Skyrim games for three console generations?

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isarai26d ago

@darthv72

Literally yes 🤨

Cacabunga25d ago

Every Mario and Zelda is different. This is just the exact same game over and over

anast25d ago

Skyrim, yes. Mario and Zelda since the 80's

Loktai25d ago

@darthv72 Uh yes. Yes it has. They milked BOTW across Wii U and switch and they STILL want 40+ for it new and never discounted it. They made "remasters" of older zelda games as well on switch and in the past onto the other gameboy platforms from the older platforms. They have done the same with Mario. They port the paper mario games and mario RPG to switch. And now I PROMISE you they are going to show "enhancements" for those same games on Switch 2. I PROMISE you thats going to get mentioned, maybe even tomorrow. Last of us Part 1 has been across techncially 3 generations, but 2 has been 2- and JUST BARELY 2 because it released just a few months before the PS5 did - and so if that counts as milking it, what do you call breath of the wild on Wii U then going to switch or Twilight Princess coming uot on gamecube and Wii - OR ZELDA WIND WAKER HD coming out?

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Chevalier26d ago (Edited 26d ago )

"Skyrim games for three console generations?"

Darth showing some idiocy here. Seriously yes Skyrim has been re-released more than any other game period. It's been released on 3 generations - PS3, PS4, PS5, PSVR, PC, PC VR, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S. That's 10 releases across 3 generations! So Seriously get your DAMN facts straight.

Yui_Suzumiya25d ago

And yet Fallout 3 has never been Remastered. Prison time should be given for that offense, lol

darthv7225d ago

Skyrim sure, but the other two... not so much

thorstein25d ago (Edited 25d ago )

@darth GTAV says hi.

Skyrim has an Alexa edition.

Chevalier25d ago

Clearly a guy with business acumen! Why would Sony want to rebundle games and release them in time for the 2nd season of TLOU to release? I mean the last time a bunch of idiots laughed at Sony then guess what? TLOU part 1 for PS5 only hit top 5 sales and kept popping onto charts throughout the year?! Lol

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Chevalier25d ago

"Skyrim sure, but the other two... not so much"

Multiple Mario and Zelda games have made 2 generations. Maybe you guys forget that over a 3rd of the gamers on Playstation have NEVER owned a Playstation system before and some are coming into it as a result of the TV show.

People said the EXACT same crap when the 1st game got released on PS5, but, it ended up being one of the best selling games the year it came out.

Also for all the idiots complaining. Playstation at least offer $10 upgrades for some of these games. Have you EVER seen a re-release by Nintendo, Xbox, Bethesda offer that?! No I didn't think so.

darthv7225d ago

releasing a newer version because the previous version is not physically compatible is not quite the same as taking a perfectly good existing game that already works on the newer platform and repackaging it under a remaster brand for that newer platform and then repackaging it AGAIN for the same platform.

And that whole line of *insert people here may not have had a PS before* is a line of BS. PS2 is the most selling platform in history... chances are very good a high percentage upgrade to the PS3 and then upgraded to the PS4 and are upgrading again for the PS5. So dont give me that line of bologna. you'd rather swallow every bit of Sony propaganda instead of call them out for milking (and yes this is milking) this game. You know there will be a PS6 version and likely a PS7 remaster.

Of course i am purely speculating on the 6 & 7 but there is a high degree of probability because of what they did already between 3, 4 & 5. And you defending even the $10 upgrade when most of the XB games get free upgrades is just another sign of your blind loyalty. I didnt think it possible and gave you benefit of the doubt but now I can see i was totally wrong.

Chevalier24d ago (Edited 24d ago )

@Darth

Again your examples are absolutely terrible. Repackaged games for new audiences isn't new with the high cost of development. This release is timed for people that are new to Playstation coming from watching season 2 of the TV show. If you're surprised and annoyed by this then stop gaming then. It will happen if there's some new Skyrim, Fallout, Doom or whatever TV show comes out too.

Also you're the guy who defends Xbox for this crap too. Skyrim releases were done while owned by Xbox.

Also you mentioned the PS2, repackaged games happened all the time then too. If you think that repackaged games is going to go away with the skyrocketing cost of development is going away then sorry cover your eyes and plug your ears and pretend like an idiot then. You will be complaining daily soon.

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OhReginald26d ago (Edited 26d ago )

I hope it's both ps5 games bundled with all updates including the new no return add ons for April. I'll triple dip on that.

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Naughty Dog Working On a New Game by Uncharted Director Shaun Escayg, In Development for Three Years

A new report claims Naughty Dog has another game in the works, led by Uncharted: The Lost Legacy director Shaun Escayg, and it’s already three years into development.

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-Foxtrot29d ago

I miss Uncharted, hope it’s true

Really hoping it focuses on Chloe and Cutter

Cacabunga29d ago

It’s a game developed by uncharted director, it didn’t say it’s uncharted.
Chloe and Cutter? 🤢

-Foxtrot29d ago

Oh that's a shame, I was reading the Reddit GamingLeaksandRumours thread earlier and it was worded like it could be Uncharted not a new IP. Shame

" Chloe and Cutter? 🤢"

What's wrong with them?

VenomUK28d ago

It’s a game by the Uncharted SPIN-OFF director.

H928d ago

What's wrong with Chloe and cutter, honestly that's what should have been in The Lost Legacy

Cacabunga28d ago

Fox

It’s personal thing but they’re painful to listen to.

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LoveSpuds28d ago

Cutter was a fantastic character, I was always sad that he never made a return.

Relientk7729d ago

"the game is said to be led by Shaun Escayg, the director of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy and Marvel’s Avengers"

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy - Yay!
Marvel's Avengers - Boooo!

I would love to see Uncharted return. I had a blast playing them and replaying them. Uncharted 2 is still the best for me. An amazing game and absolute thrill to play, especially the train chapters 🚂

cloganart29d ago

He worked only on the Campaign, which was the best part of the game that got hogged down by GaaS.

Pyrofire9529d ago

I'm hungry to see something new from ND
I don't really care to see a return of Uncharted or TLOU as their BIG PRIME releases
Something more the size of Lost Legacy aka the size of any of their PS3 releases would be fine.
truthfully that's the size I'd prefer in general. they've shown they can produce high quality games at $40 and we wouldn't have 7 years between releases.

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