Last week, we put the spotlight on The Last of Us Part II Remastered using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:
The Last Of Us Part 2 Remastered Review: "Among Gaming's Best-Told Stories"
16.01.2024 - 16:47 / screenrant.com / Kyle Gratton / Best / Last Of Us
Just three-and-a-half years after Naughty Dog's magnum opus was first released, brings it to the PlayStation 5 with a host of improvements and new content. Nothing about this latest release is revolutionary, but that doesn't stop from maintaining its position among gaming's best-told stories. The meticulously crafted adventure is still emotionally exhausting, and its gameplay remains engaging if at times subdued. is the definitive version of the sequel that reviewed with a perfect score, and will be sure to please longtime fans hoping to revisit Ellie and Abby's story.
[Warning: This review contains spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2.]Naughty Dog's third-person shooter survival-horror game primarily takes place roughly five years after its predecessor, though flashbacks throughout serve to tell a narrative that spans most of the intervening time. now follows in the footsteps of, having originally released near the end of its own console generation, and now receiving a release for Sony's latest hardware. With also receiving a PS5 remake in 2022, the entire saga is now playable on a current-gen machine. The necessity for such releases is up for debate, but presents the perfect opportunity to replay a masterpiece.
remains an incredible achievement in interactive storytelling, and it’s arguably even better upon a second playthrough and after having revisited the first game. Some distance from first experiencing helps replay it with greater context for the entire saga. A first playthrough, when was originally released in 2020, was skewed by a disdain for Abby. Disdain is a valid response to witnessing her brutal murder of a complex, but sympathetic character like Joel; as Joel begins to tell Tommy in ’s opening seconds, “”
But playing the PS5 remake of the original, , and seeing HBO’s adaption primed another run through what is one of gaming’s most agonizing tales. hinges on hope, and even if that hope for Ellie’s immunity resulting in a cure is dashed by Joel’s complicated, selfish decisions, there’s still hope that the two will be alright, starting a new chapter in Jackson., however, is almost entirely lacking in optimism, but the harrowing story of Ellie and Abby’s parallel journeys is nuanced, if frequently troubling.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is an updated version of Naughty Dog's sequel.
’s core messaging tends to center around the idea that bowing out of a perpetual cycle of violence may be an effective and righteous course of action. The game’s only hopeful suggestion amid the brutality is that maybe the suffering can finally end through some modicum of inaction – ultimately, a foolhardy half-measure of forgiveness. The idea is deeply flawed, and a brilliant piece by Emanuel Maiberg
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engadget.com
25.01.2024 / 20:27
Naughty Dog's behind-the-scenes documentary on The Last of Us Part 2 arrives February 2
The Last of Us Part II Remastered arrived last week, and if the cutscene commentary from the game's director, writer and key actors wasn't enough for you, Naughty Dog has another behind the scenes piece coming. Grounded II: Making The Last Of Us Part II, a documentary on the game's creation, will arrive on February 2 at 12PM ET on YouTube as well as in the game itself. There's a trailer in the remastered game currently, and the full documentary will be added via a downloadable patch. That patch will also have some new skins for Ellie and Abby in the main game.
gameranx.com
25.01.2024 / 16:37
The Last of Us Part II Remastered Documentary Reveals Abby’s Original Fate
With the release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered, gamers are again going through the emotions of playing this title and the incredibly dark story that Naughty Dog presented to them originally on the PS4. Now, with the PS5 version, fans aren’t just getting the most “aesthetically pleasing version” of the game but also getting insight into what made this game what it was. The documentary attached to the new game brought the voice actors into the mix and creative director Neil Druckmann to explain some of the game’s key moments. But the biggest moment that everyone wanted to hear about was the “final battle” between Abby and Ellie.
screenrant.com
25.01.2024 / 14:23
The Last of Us 2 Remastered: All No Return Challenges and Rewards
Rewards from new boss encounters, hero skins, and game-changing mods are all available in when you complete different challenges in the roguelike No Return mode. The survival missions your chosen character can attempt in a run could unlock additional features. It may take time to meet every goal, but each challenge offers an exciting opportunity.
gamingbolt.com
25.01.2024 / 13:34
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Sold Twice as Much as The Last of Us Part 1 on UK Debut
Naughty Dog has received plenty of criticism of late for the renewed emphasis it’s placed on re-releases, but clearly, those re-releases are paying off for it and Sony. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered launched last week, and it seems to have got off to a solid start where its sales are concerned, having debuted at No. 3 in the weekly UK physical sales charts.
gamerant.com
24.01.2024 / 18:59
The Last of Us 2 Was Originally Going to Kill Off a Major Character
This article has MAJOR SPOILERS for The Last of Us Series
polygon.com
23.01.2024 / 19:23
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has cleared at least one (low) bar
Avatar: The Last Airbender fans have every reason to be skeptical of Netflix’s new show. Even if they hadn’t been legendarily burned by a live-action production before, there’s the departure of the original series’ creators for their own sandbox of upcoming animated Avatar efforts.
gamerant.com
21.01.2024 / 15:09
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered's 4K Textures Have a Funny Downside
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered boasts some pretty good-looking 4K textures, but one player found that the downside of the ultra-high-resolution images is that they've been stuffed with some lorem ipsum details. Although The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered has been subjected to some criticism, this little «issue» is at least on the harmless and funny side.
gamerant.com
19.01.2024 / 20:43
Sony Issuing Refunds for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
Sony is seemingly issuing automatic refunds for some PlayStation 5 gamers that purchased The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered for full price when they could have upgraded from the PS4 version for just $10. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is just the latest PlayStation exclusive to get the PS5 upgrade treatment. A variety of PS4 games have been given upgrades on the PS5, with some offering free upgrades and others charging players for the boost.
gameranx.com
19.01.2024 / 18:13
PlayStation Breaks Down “No Return Mode” In The Last Of Us Part II Remastered
It’s true that when The Last Of Us Part II Remastered was announced that many gamers rolled their eyes. This was a PS4 game that was getting a “remaster” for PS5, and it once again felt like a company trying to get a money grab because they knew how popular the game was on a previous system, so they “upgraded it slightly” and then brought it to the newest system. However, we’ll give Naughty Dog credit. Not only did they upgrade the visuals for the title, but they also gave players more to do than in the PS4 version. Key among these additions was “No Return Mode.”
wccftech.com
19.01.2024 / 14:43
Sony is Offering The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Refunds for Pre-Orderes Who Already Own The PS4 Version
Sony is offering Last of Us Part 2 Remastered refunds for those who already owned the PS4 version but also pre-ordered the PS5 remaster.
eurogamer.net
19.01.2024 / 14:15
Sony refunds The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered players who accidentally missed £10 upgrade
Sony is issuing refunds to those who purchased The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered full price by accident, if they have it on PS4 already.