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An actor from The Last of Us still hopes for a cameo in the highly anticipated second season of the HBO series, despite his character’s potential death.

Warner Bros. has released new pictures of season 2 of critically acclaimed show The Last of Us, showcasing Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey reprising their roles of Joel and Ellie respectively.

A notableLast of Us speedrunner manages to beat an incredibly challenging world record while playing on Grounded mode, the hardest difficulty in the game. This impressive feat goes to show just how dedicated the speedrunning community truly is, even when it comes to rushing through linear, narrative-driven titles like The Last of Us.

While it’s never a smart idea to pin all of your hopes on a single product when that product is easily the best video game adaptation ever and was so good even the Emmys and Golden Globes acknowledged how incredible it was, you tend to feel safe knowing that the same team is making another season of the story. The Last Of Us Season 2 took a while to get going production-wise due to the strikes within Hollywood last year, but it’s up and running now, and fans can’t wait to see what happens with the sophomore season. Just as important, they want to know when they’ll be able to watch it.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered has received a new update that solves a Trophy issue, fixes a couple of No Return bugs, and more. The No Return fixes come as welcome additions since the mode is The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered's main selling point.

HBO's The Last of Us season 2 production is in full swing, and showrunner Craig Mazin had a vague response to the circulating fan theories surrounding leaked set photos.

When you’re making video games as a full-time job, you’re going to find yourself trying to push yourself to do new things whenever possible, and the team over at Naughty Dog has been doing that for a long time. They started by creating the icon we know as Crash Bandicoot, then made the duo of Jak & Daxter, then shifted to telling the tale of Nathan Drake, and finally, made the compelling stories featuring Joel & Ellie. Neil Druckmann has been there for much of that, and while he’s said he doesn’t know how many more big games he has “in him,” he’s still working on things right now.

One attentive The Last of Us 2 player was recently intrigued to learn that a phone number featured in the early hours of Naughty Dog's hit action adventure uses a Washington area code matching the game's setting. Their discovery adds to the ever-expanding list of examples underlining the immaculate attention to detail that went into the making of The Last of Us 2.

has grown quite a bit this morning, as four more stars have signed on to the HBO television adaptation of the critically acclaimed video game series.

We’ve seen a bit of a boom lately regarding films and television series being adapted from video game source material. It’s not necessarily new, but we’re seeing more success lately. A good reason for some of these successes is that the source material is not trying to be crammed into a movie. That’s precisely what was going to happen to The Last of Us before HBO picked up a television series. 

There are some very anticipated fans eagerly awaiting the upcoming second season of The Last of Us. That first season was released with immense success, which prompted HBO to greenlight a second season before the first even concluded. Today, we’re finding out that Pedro Pascal was able to share a minor update on his time currently filming the following season.

Naughty Dog has released a new The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered update for PS5. Available to download right now, this latest patch includes a spread of fixes and improvements, as well as a small nugget of new in-game content.

will play Ellie’s love interest, Dina, in the upcoming second season of . The actress recently talked about the show, other projects, and her “unhealthy obsession with video games.”

The Last of Us was a massive hit on HBO, and with its success, the network was quick to renew the series for a second season early into the first season. However, if you’re eager to get into the next season, you’ll be left waiting a good while. We already know that the second season is not set to air until next year after the Hollywood strikes caused production delays across the board. But today, we learned that the second season has already begun filming. 

As The Last of Us season 2 finally starts filming, a new photo from behind the scenes shows off a location that fans of the iconic video games series the show is based on will be intimately familiar with.

A ton of anticipation is built around the upcoming season of The Last of Us. Naughty Dog captured quite a thrilling storyline featured in a cinematic-style gameplay experience. As a result, it might have been easy for this adaptation to captivate an audience of both gamers and non-gamers. HBO had greenlit the second season of The Last of Us before the first season wrapped, and it soon will enter production.

The Last of Us co-creator has spoken a bit about a potential Tommy-focused follow-up story that would have taken place after 2020’s The Last of Us Part II.

The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann has given a about whether or not there could be another game in the series.

If you were hoping Naughty Dog would spill the beans on The Last of Us 3 in its newest documentary, then we’ve got bad news. Hot on the heels of their The Last of Us 2 PS5 remaster, the studio has released a two-hour behind-the-scenes video that looks at how the gritty survival horror sequel was made.

The Last of Us Part 2's making-of documentary is releasing on February 2 with multiple ways to watch. Naughty Dog also announced that new The Last of Us Part 2 skins are coming to the game's remastered edition on the same day.

The Last of Us was such a massive hit on HBO. Naughty Dog created a truly cinematic gameplay experience that translated well into a series adaptation. This live-action series was released and gained a following immediately, prompting HBO to order a second season. However, the second season has not had the smoothest start. You can blame the delay in this production on the strikes in Hollywood. But now that the strikes have ended, productions have once again started back up with The Last of Us season two, which is expected to begin filming shortly.

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.

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A fan of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered expressed their frustration over an annoying aspect of the game's No Return mode, which prevents players from playing background music on their PlayStation 5. However, another fan of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered offered an easy solution.

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.

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.”

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered's director responded to criticism surrounding the new game. Some fans took issue with the studio remastering a game that was recently released in 2020, but the developer explained what makes The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered worth its price.

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Naughty Dog have been around for a while, and have been making incredible titles throughout their history. However, when it comes to their most groundbreaking series, fans have become concerned about their “focus” on it. The first game with Joel and Ellie is widely hailed as one of the greatest video games ever, and it sold incredibly well. Then, Naughty Dog decided to port it, remaster it for the PS4, and then completely remake it for the PS5 and PC. It was worthy, if not superfluous. And then, they announced The Last of Us Part II Remastered, which was basically getting the same treatment.

The launch of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is now only a few days away, and Naughty Dog has shared a preview of just how hectic the game's No Return roguelike mode can get with mods like Molotov Rain. The Last of Us 2's No Return mode promises a grueling combat experience, and the addition of something as wild as Molotov Rain is a taste of what players can expect.

A Last of Usfan has a pretty cool idea for a new weapon that Ellie could use in Part 3. It may not seem like she needs to up her arsenal in any way, but it’s an interesting idea that is unlike any of the other weapons used in The Last of Us so far.

Naughty Dog has confirmed that The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered will feature series composer Gustavo Santaolalla as a playable character in the Guitar Free Play mode. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is an enhanced version of The Last of Us 2 that will release exclusively for the PlayStation on Friday, January 19. Beyond improving the graphics, The Last of Us 2 Remastered also features brand-new game modes for fans to try.

The Last of Us season 2 cast added Isabela Merced as Ellie's love interest Dina, and viewers can already get a glimpse at the onscreen pair through a fan's artistic vision.

The recent flurry of casting announcements for major characters in season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us are continuing. Following announcements of Kaitlyn Dever being cast as Abby and Young Mazino being cast as Jesse, HBO has now announced that The Last of Us has also found its Dina in Isabela Merced.

It’s been a big week for, as yet another character — Dina — has been cast for the next season of the HBO video game adaptation.

Production on season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us is beginning to ramp up, which means we’re also starting to get official casting announcements for key characters that will be introduced when the season premiers in 2025. Recently, it was announced that Kaitlyn Dever had been cast as Abby, and now, another important role has been filled.

HBO has cast Kaitlyn Dever to take on the role of Abby for The Last of Us Season 2, as the story is set to continue. Kaitlyn will join prime pair Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey’s Ellie as they continue to navigate the world. Just as season one took story beats from the original The Last of Us, season two will likely take major story beats from The Last of Us Part Two.

The Last of Us season 2 has found its Abby in Kaitlyn Dever, confirming previous reports. In a tweet, HBO confirmed that the Booksmart star will be playing the second protagonist — some prefer seeing her as a villain — in the post-apocalyptic series, posing a new challenge to Ellie Williams (Bella Ramsey). Interestingly, Dever had a prior connection to the show when fans lobbied the studio to cast her as the 13-year-old Ellie, due to her facial resemblance to the in-game character and her involvement in the Uncharted 4 game — also from developer Naughty Dog. However, co-creator Neil Druckmann and the team opted for a younger actor in Ramsey, who in my opinion, nailed the role.

HBO’s The Last of Us received widespread praise for its first season, with its immaculate casting being one of several things it drew praise for- following which, understandably enough, there’s been no shortage of curiosity around how the show will cast some of its most crucial characters for upcoming seasons. One character in particular that’s been at the center of most conversations is, of course, Abby, the deuteragonist of The Last of Us Part 2, and we now officially know who’ll be portraying her in the show’s upcoming second season, which is set to premier in 2025.

HBO has cast Kaitlyn Dever to take on the role of Abby for The Last of Us Season 2, as the story is set to continue. Kaitlyn will join prime pair Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey’s Ellie as they continue to navigate the world. Just as season one took story beats from the original The Last of Us, season two will likely take major story beats from The Last of Us Part Two.

HBO has announced that actress Kaitlyn Dever has joined The Last of Us Season 2 cast as Abby, who is Ellie’s rival in the second video game.

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We got what’s probably among the best and most successful adaptations of a game last year with HBO’s The Last of Us, and unsurprisingly for a series that was as universally well-received as it was, it’s scooping up a significant amount of awards and accolades at well.

HBO's The Last of Us scooped up eight awards at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2023 last night.

Naughty Dog will release  on January 19. Ahead of the game’s release, the developer has detailed how fans who own the game on PlayStation 4 can get their hands on the upgraded version for a big discount.

Naughty Dog have officially stopped development of The Last Of Us Online, a multiplayer game based on their celebrated McCarthyite (no, not that McCarthy - I mean the novelist) post-apocalyptic action-adventure. Announced in the dusty days of 2018 as a multiplayer mode for The Last Of Us: Part 2, it evolved into a standalone experience with new characters and a new setting, but Sony reportedly scaled the project back earlier this year. Naughty Dog have now formally called it quits, stating that supporting a live service project such as this would have “severely impacted” future single-player game projects. Sony never locked down platforms for The Last Of Us Online, but a PC release was surely on the cards, though I would have expected the game to launch first on PlayStation, as with the original Last Of Us and Uncharted 4.

The Last of Us multiplayer game has been cancelled. In a blog post, developer Naughty Dog confirmed that the development on the promised online experience within the post-apocalyptic universe, which it was calling ‘The Last of Us Online,' has been stopped. The astonishing news comes just a month after game director Vinit Agarwal assured fans that the project was still happening despite the numerous reported setbacks, including the laying off of 25 employees. One can't simply release a live-service game into the wild and expect it to thrive. It desperately needs post-launch content for years to come, indirectly impacting a studio which is otherwise known for creating memorable single-player narratives.

We’d known for a while now that Naughty Dog was working on a standalone multiplayer Last of Us game, but recent months have raised questions about what state the project is in behind-the-scenes. Reports have claimed that its development team has been scaled back, and that though it hadn’t been completely cancelled, it had been put “on ice”. And though the project’s director confirmed as recently as last month that it was still in the works, that is officially no longer the case.

Baldur's Gate III took home the top honour at The Game Awards 2023, held early Friday in Los Angeles, besting its lead competitor Alan Wake II. The Dungeons & Dragons-based sprawling RPG, which was strongly revered by both fans and critics alike, bagged six trophies, including Best Community Support and Best Performance. The latter was collected by Neil Newbon, who played Astarion, the silver-haired vampire spawn, holding our attention with his melodramatic persona and the occasional high-pitched screeches. Meanwhile, Remedy's Alan Wake 2 won four awards across some of the most important categories, with co-directors Sam Lake and Kyle Rowley emerging as the best game directors of the year, alongside a writing/ narrative nod.

HBO's highly anticipated sophomore season is coming in 2025.

The second season of HBO's The Last of Us adaptation will air in 2025, it has now been confirmed.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered arrives for the PlayStation 5 console on January 19, 2024. With it comes a slew of new behind-the-scenes content, technical enhancements to leverage the PS5 hardware, and new modes to ensure that whether you’re experiencing the award-winning sequel’s story for the first or fifth time, there’s something new to discover.

The Last of Us Part II is getting remastered for the PS5 with bonus content, and Naughty Dog has now dropped an overview trailer for its biggest addition. ‘No Return' is a roguelite mode that forces players into devastating situations — randomised encounters against swarms of the Infected, Clickers, and more, where each death would take you back to the starting point. There are 12 levels in total, based on memorable locations from the Seattle-set game, all building up to dramatic boss battles. As previously reported, the new version has enhancements for the PS5, including a native 4K output and unlocked framerates for displays with VRR. The Last of Part II Remastered releases January 19.

In June last year, it was confirmed that Naughty Dog president Neil Druckmann’s next directorial single player project had entered development, and there’s been plenty of speculation since then about whether that game is going to be a third Last of Us entry. A story outline for a sequel has apparently been ready for a while, and leaks have also claimed that The Last of Us Part 3 is indeed in development– though an actor who has played a major role in both previous titles doesn’t seem to have started working on the game.

Druckmann is keeping quiet.

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The Last of Us Part II is being Remastered for the PlayStation 5, developers Naughty Dog have announced. The studio is promising a slew of technological improvements, new game modes, and other additions in a bid to make the remaster for a game, that came out on the PS4 in 2020, worth picking up on the PS5. Notably, the sequel to The Last of Us is playable on Sony's current-gen console via backwards compatibility and had already received a PS5 update in 2021 that added support for 60fps. The Last of Us Part II Remastered will be coming to the PS5 on January 19, 2024, Naughty Dog has confirmed.

Craig Mazin’s could have found its Abby in the form of Booksmart and No One Will Save You actor .

Like every other media production, The Last of Us’ second season on HBO was held up for several months by the writers and actors strikes in Hollywood, but with the strikes now having wrapped up, the show is preparing to move ahead for next steps.

The Last of Us season 2 will reportedly begin filming in early 2024. As per the FTIA production list, the second chapter is slated to shoot from January 7, 2024, onwards. The shooting schedule was delayed due to the Hollywood actors' and writers' strikes — both of which have ended now. Considering the show was not mentioned in HBO's 2024 slate, we can assume it will be out sometime in 2025 at the soonest. This is a bit off course from what lead Bella Ramsey — who played Ellie in season 1 — suggested, at a time when there were murmurs of a potential strike. It goes without saying that the series will adapt the events from the gory and polarising sequel, The Last of Us Part II, with plans for the arc from the video game to play out for longer than a season.

Recent weeks have been tumultuous ones for Naughty Dog as a studio. Reports emerged in May that its standalone multiplayer The Last of Us project – touted as the studios’ most ambitious project ever – had seen its development team scaled back following an internal re-evaluation, while last month, Naughty Dog was also hit with layoffs that saw the developer letting go at least 25 contract employees.

HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us was one of 2023’s biggest success stories in entertainment media, and it was no big surprise when the company officially greenlit a second season of the show. Of course, much of the year has also seen an active strike in Hollywood that has paused production industry-wide, including the second season of The Last of Us.

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While the planned multiplayer game based on The Last of Us has been seeing quite a bit of problems in development, the game was reportedly slated to feature 40-player lobbies. The number comes from the LinkedIn profile for former associate game designer at Naughty Dog Ian Blake, whose work seems to include an unannounced multiplayer project with support for up to 40 clients.

A high-level designer leaves Naughty Dog as the company pauses development of the untitled multiplayer game. Most of the studio’s recent layoffs targeted part-time employees from the quality assurance department. Now the game’s Principal Monetization Designer, Anders Howard, has also left the company.

Naughty Dog’s attempts to create a live service multiplayer game set in the Last of Us universe don’t seem to be working out too well. Recent reports have claimed that the developer’s standalone multiplayer The Last of Us project has been put “on ice”, which in turn followed reports from earlier in the year that the project’s development team had been scaled back after an internal re-evaluation by Sony.

It’s looking likelier and likelier that we may never see Naughty Dog’s standalone The Last of Us multiplayer- or at least not in the form that the studio had hoped it’d be able to release it. Earlier this year, it was reported that the project’s development team had been scaled back after an internal re-evaluation by Sony, with guidance by Bungie reportedly pointing to issues with the game’s live service approach, and by this point, it seems to be almost completely dead in the water.

The Last of Us celebrated its 10th anniversary earlier this year, and to keep the festivities going throughout 2023, we’re delighted to reveal a host of new and restocked collectibles for fans of Naughty Dog’s hit franchise.

Developer Naughty Dog announced the focus on the September 26 celebration will be on merchandise and art.

With season 2 confirmed to be in production, it’s only a matter of time before fans find out. Showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin have revealed that the upcoming second season will adapt the story of The Last of Us 2 video game, meaning that Abby is fated to be a much-hated character. Who can we expect to see play Abby in TLOU season 2?

The Last of Us 2‘s game director Neil Druckmann hints that the studio is working on a new game. He couldn’t confirm whether it was The Last of Us 3, though that seems likely. However, it’s also possible that Naughty Dog has something else in the works.

There have been rumors about Naughty Dog vice president and director Neil Druckmann’s next project for some time now. He teased it at last year’s Summer Game Fest showcase but said it was too early to discuss. Rumors have circulated that it’s The Last of Us Part 3, but there’s been no official confirmation.

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Ever since the huge successes of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Uncharted, and The Last Of Us, films and TV shows adapted from video games have been all the rage in Hollywood. But when Neill Blomkamp received a call from Sony asking if he wanted to direct a movie based around its super-serious, hyper-realistic racing game series Gran Turismo, he was initially confused.

First reported by Eurogamer, an infamous ripoff of Sony’s hit game The Last of Us, dubbed The Last Hope: Dead Zone Survival, is no longer on the Nintendo eShop. Sony has also fully cracked down on trailers for the game, taking them off of YouTube through copyright claims. Additionally, Eurogamer noted that attempting to access the official eShop page for The Last Hope on Nintendo’s UK website will now bring you to a 404 image featuring Peppy Hare, specifically artwork of his appearance in Star Fox Zero.

The knockoff called The Last Hope — Dead Zone Revival apparently just got knocked off the eShop in the UK.

The upcoming The Last of Us Part 1 First Person mod has received a new gameplay video showing off immersive combat.