Well isn't this a good way to start the day? Earlier this morning, news broke that Nolan North - the man behind the voice of Uncharted lead Nathan Drake - had confirmed that Naughty Dog is working on a sequel to The Last of Us. "I know they're doing The Last of Us 2", the likeable voice actor stated during a panel at Metrocon.
Funnily enough, this story originates from the same panel where North spilled the beans on the fact that the upcoming Uncharted 4: A Thief's End had 8 months of work scrapped after director Amy Hennig left the studio last year.
However, Troy Baker, who plays Joel in The Last of Us, and Nathan Drake's brother in the aforementioned Uncharted sequel, has gone on record saying that he knows nothing about a follow-up to Naughty Dog's superb post-apocalyptic adventure. "I know nothing. I don't know if we're gonna do another one or not. If we do, then I trust Neil [Druckmann, creative director] and Bruce [Straley, game director] and everyone at Naughty Dog to tell a story that needs to be told," he stated at last weekend's Indy PopCon.
So, who's right and who's wrong? The way we see it, it's obvious that there'll be a sequel to The Last of Us at some point down the line. The first game was both a critical and commercial success both on the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation 4, so it only makes sense that Sony would want another heavy hitter from its first party developer. That said, Baker's comments make it seem like a sequel could be a while off yet, but of course, he could just as easily be sworn to secrecy.
Either way, what do you make of this? Would you like a continuation of the property, or were you not a fan of Joel and Ellie's gritty romp? Click to your heart's content in the comments section below.
[source eurogamer.net]
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Well as his character died, I doubt that he would be required in that role but could be involved in another. Personally I think Naughty Dog are unlikely to be greatly involved with a sequel at the moment. At most I wouldn't be surprised if an outline plot had been discussed but I bet the majority of the development team are hard at work on Uncharted 4. Games are created in stages so you need a plot, Story boarding, concept art, script writers (although it does seem that some lines are ad libbed) voice recording, Mo capping etc, before a game reaches the development team.
I know the Last of Us was well received but I must admit I was disappointed with it. Visually it is excellent and typical of the talent of ND but as a 'Story', I struggled to have any connection with the characters or felt the story/game play drew me in and kept my interest. Technically its awesome but I just couldn't get into it at the time. That being said, I am willing to give it another go and want to get the PS4 version but waiting for a price drop or good deal...
I kind of feel that the Last of Us told its story and that a sequel doesn't necessarily make sense. I can see a similar game being made - a spiritual successor - but I do think it will be difficult to make an actual sequel.
They must be making it by now, they're just polishing up unchartered aint they?
Does Nolan North just live in Naughty Dog studios or something? Nolan is bathing in the studios' bathroom sink Nolan we told you to go home!
I much prefer a new IP from ND for PS4.
@BLPs PS4 with The Last of Us Remastered for $342 on Amazon. Use the code "GOOD10" at checkout.
@BLPs Oh yeah, this is an European site... In that case, I have no idea. Presumably the 500GB model will go on sale when the 1TB model comes out. As far as games, I'm not really sure what you would enjoy. If you want raw gameplay, Minecraft would be a good place to start... Absolutely no story to worry about.
No, but seriously, Fallout 4 will be about the gameplay. CoD is about the gameplay, even if it is a repetitive formula. Destiny is also just fun to play.
@BAMozzy dude, could you try not to start your comment with a MAJOR SPOILER. Geesh...
@Flurpsel A major spoiler??? How is that a major spoiler?? especially as the game is over 2 years old now. The majority of people likely to read up on the potential sequel are those likely to have already played the game. Its no like Nolan voiced the main character though is it!
Anyone who saw or heard the full quote would know that Nolan said "I know they're doing a Last of Us 2 but my character in Last of Us kind of had an untimely demise." so the 'spoiler' was out before I mentioned it!
@Jazzer94 I want a new IP from them as well
...... after the Last of Us 2
I skipped TLOU when it first came out for some reason but got it with my PS4 and have to say it's one of my favourite games. I absolutely loved the story and it's probably the best voice acted game I've ever come across, admittedly not the necessarily highest praise but it definitely raised the bar in this regard. Also it looks stunning on PS4 especially when turning off the 30fps lock, so much so I was actually disappointed when I played other games on the console. @Neolit it's a shame you haven't played the dlc as it really adds a lot of depth to Ellie's character and helps to explain her motivations in the main game, also her sexuality is explored in a very natural and sweet way and doesn't feel like it was added for the sake of it as some have suggested.
As for any sequel I'm kind of torn, as much as I'd like to see these characters again I feel their stories have already been told and perhaps should focus on some new characters instead with some references to events which we know to have happened.
@Neolit @BAMozzy literally your first sentence is "the main character died". How is that not a huge spoiler? That the game is 2 years old is not a valid argument by any means. And neither is 'if you havent played it you shouldnt look at articles about it'... How about: 'you shouldnt post spoilers in the first place'?
Please be considerate to other people, the story is one of the strongest points of this game so you spoiling it hits especially hard here.
I loved the last of us, a masterpiece, the first two seasons were great and the final two rushed. But it was still pretty awesome. Those clickers.... Brown underpants.
@Flurpsel I said the character played by Nolan died - that's NOT the main character!! this isn't Uncharted!!! Its not a spoiler as Nolan already said it himself...
Find something else to whinge at,,,, Oh and by the way Arleen Sorkin's character survived Arkham City -oh have I spoiled that game now???
I wouldn't mind playing as an older Ellie.
I think the story goes one of two ways. Either do a completely new story with different characters and settings or Ellie as a young adult. I think the cult following that Ellie has achieved probably means that is more likely. I can easily see a trilogy of games all about Ellie from a teen, an adult and an middle aged woman.
I've gone back and forth on if I want a sequel to The Last of Us or not. In the end I'd play it, because TLoU is one of my top 2 games last gen but I think each generation, Naughty Dog's strength has been creating new IP. Crash on PS1, Jak & Daxter at the start of PS2, last gen they created two new IPs that were both awesome, one which has given the PS brand a semi-leading character in Nathan Drake. Due to this, I think I'd prefer to see a brand new IP as opposed to a sequel. Looking at it from the business side though, I think it's pretty obvious what's next. As long as it's as brilliant as the original, that's fine by me.
@BAMozzy you actually said 'his' character died. Anyway, Im not getting into an argument over something that should be obvious. I made my point.
@Flurpsel Thats right Nolans Character dies - as he himself said when he made the comment about TLOU2 . The MAIN character is played by Troy Baker. I never said which character Nolan plays but he certainly isn't the MAIN character. It's hardly a 'spolier' when Nolan himself is saying this. Its not like I named the character he plays and believe it or not quite a few things 'die' in that game!
You made your point and you are wrong - nevermind....
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