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Naughty Dog Eyes Pivot to Elden Ring-Style Storytelling

Taylor Bauer — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:00:51 +0000

Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann is one of the more prominent names in game development. With incredible series like Uncharted and The Last of Us, Druckmann and his team have revolutionized the way we play video games. Interestingly, one of the development tactics Naughty Dog is known for (narrative-driven gameplay) is a direction Druckmann wants to diverge from in upcoming projects.

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Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (PS4) – Review

Keiran McEwen — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 19:00:38 +0000

Before I get into my usual swearing hatred towards Nathan Drake and how Naughty Dog doesn’t have a single adult on staff that can communicate like a human being, I want to say one thing. It is a bit of a backhanded compliment, but it is worth saying nonetheless. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, despite being another slow, boring escapade into the dull tawdry adventures of a useless man with no…

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Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (PS4) – Review

Keiran McEwen — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:00:13 +0000

I can at least say that I’ve attempted more than three times to think of Nathan Drake as someone who could be likable, trying to dig down deep and find what Elena sees as endearing. I can’t do it. Quite frankly, he could be spider food for all I care. His cinderblock for a jawline and Joss Whedon-style snarky quips won’t save him when I get a woodchipper and use him as fertilizer.

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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS4) – Review

Keiran McEwen — Tue, 24 May 2022 19:00:29 +0000

It has been a while, though I think it is obvious why. The last time I spoke about Nathan Drake, I made it quite clear I would rather feed that man through a wood chipper than put up with him for a moment longer. That said, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is actually the game where it began to click. The gameplay was refining and the direction was clearing up to make way for a moderately interesting…

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The Last Of Us Part II (PS4) Review

Dmitry King — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 20:00:54 +0000

“I don’t know what happened. I was supposed to take her to the Fireflies and walk away.” The trouble with this statement is that Joel knows exactly what happened. In an abandoned home, he worries over cleaning the fretboard of a guitar. Through gloomy half-light, he tells the story: “She needed her immunity to mean something. I told her… her immunity meant nothing.” This, comes to Joel’s…

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The Last of Us Remastered (PS4) Review

Jaydyn Spisak — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 16:00:47 +0000

As I sit down to write this review, the chilling main theme “The Last of Us” by composer Gustavo Santaolalla rings through my head. Because of that theme, I remember the harrowing journey that I have taken with PlayStation icons Joel and Ellie about five times now. I am reminded with each playthrough how expansive this world is. I am also reminded that no matter how many times I experience The…

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Why The Last Of Us Part II Leaks Won’t Stop Me From Playing

Dmitry King — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 18:00:22 +0000

Content warning: This article contains spoilers for both The Last Of Us games. The leaks for The Last Of Us Part II are not detailed. This article contains discussions of transphobia, homophobia, sexism and anti-semitism. When The Last Of Us came out in 2013, fairly late in the PS3 life-cycle, it was a propulsive hit. It was critically acclaimed and the intricate mix of gameplay, story…

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The Last Of Us 2, Ghost Of Tsushima Release Dates Announced

Abdul Saad — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:00:47 +0000

Things haven’t been going well for Naughty Dog lately, especially with earlier rumors of crunch and dissatisfaction amongst employees during the development of The Last Of Us Part 2. As a result, tons of major leaks and spoilers have been going around recently following the game’s initial delay due to COVID-19. This has forced Naughty Dog to make an official statement regarding the leaks…

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Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune (PS4) – Review

Keiran McEwen — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 14:00:25 +0000

It is that point in the year, and decade for that matter, that we all look back at what we’ve played. Now, yes I know Drake’s Fortune didn’t release this decade, but I played it this decade so your argument is beside the point. I was a little too busy when it first released having adventures into the bed of my neighbor’s grandaughter while watching Grease or being confused as to why another…

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The Last of Us Part II Delayed

Keiran McEwen — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:00:06 +0000

Yep, last week was the week of, “Hey, look this is a broken pile of unplayable mess that is being panned by everyone and their mother, and several million games have been delayed.” One of those several million includes a PlayStation exclusive that I’m sure many people are excited for. 2013 was the invention of the triple AAA “hairy dad” game that has since swept the games market like STDs around…

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