Blood bath

If the next-generation PlayStation really is poised to launch next year, then the PS3 is destined to go out with a bang. Between The Last of Us and Beyond: Two Souls, Sony has an impressive first-party line-up planned for the start of 2013.

This lengthy The Last of Us gameplay trailer showcased at PAX Prime 2012 last weekend demonstrates what a special experience the Naughty Dog developed title is set to be. It shows an extended playthrough of the E3 demo, with a greater emphasis on exploration and stealth.

The attention to detail is absolutely staggering, and the visual presentation is above and beyond anything currently available on PlayStation 3. It even makes Uncharted 3 look bland, which is no small feat.

We’ve embedded the video in the space below. Feel free to share your excitement in the comments section.

[source blog.us.playstation.com]