That's right, Naughty Dog's seminal survival horror The Last of Us is now getting the official 'Game of the Year' treatment it so sorely deserves. This new version – which is currently only confirmed for Europe – includes the original game, plus all subsequent downloadable content, and will be launching on 11th November.
If you've been counting, this marks the second time that the title has seen a major re-release this year. In truth, this writer is particularly enamoured with the studio's output, but even he isn't a big enough fan to triple-dip. So the question now becomes: who exactly is this for? Presumably, most of the people who wanted to play the stealth-'em-up on the PS3 have already bought it, and anyone who has waited this long probably indulged in the PlayStation 4 remastered version instead.
Will you be picking up The Last of Us' GOTY edition, or do you already own the game twice over? Hide from the clickers in the comments section below.
[source blog.eu.playstation.com]
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"who exactly is this for? "
My thoughts exactly. There can't be many interested gamers out there yet to still play it...?
Well, I do want to play the DLC and don't have an actual copy of the game or a PS4, a friend lent me his copy and stuff, so get thisat certain point, for the bargain bin price of course.
Mighy actualy make me game again on my PS3 after all this time xD
I imagine there will be people out there that still only have a PS3 looking for a Christmas game that this will appeal to, but you're right, it's a very tiny niche.
PS4 exclusive no more!
"who exactly is this for? " You won't like the answer.
-sigh- totally not overused at this point.
I am the target audience for this thing. Dont have a ps4 yet and I always wait for ultimate editions as Im cheap and dont like paying for dlc. Would buy for 30
I just finished the PS4 version last night. Excellent game and I can see why they released the remastered version but this is just overkill imo. I guess it's a good way for people to experience the DLC at a reasonable price though.
Perfect for a rental if anyone hasn't played the DLC and actually gives a hoot. I'm still to play the ps4 version, I wish they'd release the multiplayer as a standalone game as that's what I'd really like to play.
If it's $60 then that makes it kinda a rip-off because the PS4 is the best version. Even though I didn't see much of a difference in graphics versus the PS3 version. But that DS4 tho..
Is this the new yearly franchise? Enough already
I suppose I'm the target audience, still haven't played it on PS3 - it's always out of stock at the local Redbox - and I don't have a PS4 yet. That said, at this point I've already decided on waiting to play the PS4 version.
So, the only people this is for are Xbox360 owners who bought an X1 but regret it but now can't afford a PS4 so they are buying a PS3 for $199 this Black Friday to play KH 2.5 HD Remix and this.
Amazing game that everyone should try, but I should think every serious gamer has already brought this one way or another.
There are people that refuse to download any DLC (or games for that matter) so I'm sure some of those people might get it.
I for one love me some digital but to each his own.
I took ages to get this game hoping for a GOTY edition, which I thought it would be the PS4 Remaster, so I picked the normal PS3 version.
So should we expect TLOU Remastered GOTY Edition next year?
@sinalefa - Yes, but that version will only release on the PS4 so its ok.
I am the biggest PS3 backer there is & even I have to admit this is an extremely niche purchase at this point.
But for the rare PlayStation gamer that hasn't played this yet, this is the perfect opportunity.
@DualWielding Same here, though I don't buy games digitally.
Anyways, I'm extremely excited, here's hoping the PS3 GOTY Edition is on sale for $30 New or cheaper during Thanksgiving weekend or December.
I think, this is for parents to buy their 13 or 14 year old at Xmas, a new ps3 super slim, instead of a ps4. Couple years left in the ps3 yet!
I've bought it twice now. Loved it on the ps3, felt like overkill on ps4 so haven't gone back to it.
Still a great game that people need to play at least once. I still listen to the soundtrack.
The Last Of Us: Milking It Edition.
@readyletsgo Why would parents buy a M-rated game for their 13 or 14 year old though?
M-rated means 17 and up, not 13 and up like T-rated.
@ToddlerNaruto eh, some parents don't care about age ratings. Yes it's bad parenting but it happens, a lot.
@readyletsgo Sad but true, some parents never bother to look at the age ratings.
It's also the kids' fault if they're manipulating/lying about how graphic/violent the game is though.
I wonder if this game will be on PS Now? Anybody know? o.o
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