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Random These The Last of Us 2 Covers Performed In-Game on Ellie's Guitar Are Incredible
While her guitar gently weeps
It’s not much of a secret anymore that Ellie can play guitar in The Last of Us: Part II. The best thing is that this mechanic is fully interactive, allowing you to toggle between a number of keys and use the analogue stick to select chords. You can strum with the touchpad, and you can actually come up with some pretty...
News Ghost of Tsushima Dev Celebrates Last of Us 2 Release With Soothing Artwork of Jin and Ellie
A duet
Just in case you somehow didn't know, The Last of Us: Part II is out today on PS4 -- at least, at the time of writing. And as we've come to expect of Sony's PlayStation Studios, other developers are celebrating the work of their peers. Ghost of Tsushima dev Sucker Punch has posted some lovely artwork of Ellie and Jin to commemorate the...
Poll Did You Buy The Last of Us 2?
Can't be for nothing
You knew this poll was coming, didn't you? The Last of Us: Part II released today -- that's the 19th June 2020 at the time of writing -- and we want to know if you've snapped it up. We've been waiting a long, long time for this one. The PS4 sequel was first announced all the way back in December 2016, and now -- after multiple...
News This Is the Girl Dina Is Based on in The Last of Us 2
Cascina is Dina
Westworld actress Shannon Woodward is playing Dina in The Last of Us: Part II, but you may have noticed that the star doesn’t really look like her in-game counterpart. That’s because Naughty Dog actually face-scanned Cascina Caradonna for the character model, as revealed in the YouTube vlog embedded below. Get beyond...
News Media Molecule Pays Tribute to The Last of Us 2 with Gorgeous Dreams Animation
Acoustic Ellie
Today sees the long-awaited launch of The Last of Us: Part II. After delays and drama, the game has finally released on PlayStation 4, and it's cause for celebration. Media Molecule has taken the opportunity to congratulate fellow PlayStation Studios developer Naughty Dog in the only way it knows how -- with Dreams. Media Molecule's...
News The Last of Us 2 Merchandise Includes Guitars, Backpacks, and T-Shirts
Funko Pops too
If you're excited about playing The Last of Us: Part II tomorrow and have some cash sitting in your back pocket doing absolutely nothing, you may want to treat yourself to some of the items which make up this new line of merchandise. Focused entirely on Naughty Dog's latest masterpiece, we've got guitars, backpacks, t-shirts, hoodies,...
Random The Last of Us 2's Dina Is Playing Through the Original Game
Watch lady who lent likeness play for the first time
Dina is voiced tremendously by Shannon Woodward in The Last of Us: Part II, but the character’s likeness is based upon Cascina Caradonna, who’s currently playing through the game for the first time on YouTube. In the clip embedded above she works through the section featuring Henry and Sam,...
Soapbox Seven Years Later, The Last of Us Remains a Masterpiece
Aged like fine wine
This opinion piece contains major spoilers for The Last of Us. Do not continue reading if you haven't completed the game. In an effort to refresh my memory and feel fully caught up with events, I've been replaying The Last of Us Remastered. It's something you too may be doing as the launch of The Last of Us: Part II draws ever...
News Official The Last of Us Podcast Episode Two Is Available Today
What are you scared of?
The Last of Us: Part II is just a few days away, arriving this Friday, and it's another impeccable adventure from Naughty Dog. To keep you in the mood for Ellie's vengeance-fuelled excursion, the latest episode of the Official The Last of Us Podcast is available now. Episode two, titled 'What are you scared of?', goes over...
News The Last of Us 2's Latest Dynamic Theme Reveals an Artistic Process
Lookin' Ellie good
Are you buying any of The Last of Us: Part II’s special editions at all? Whether you’re plumping up for the Digital Deluxe, Special Edition, Collector’s Edition, or Ellie Edition, you’ll be treated to a bonus PlayStation 4 dynamic theme featuring the artwork of Alice Zhang. And here’s a preview of what you can expect:...
News Blind Gamer Reacts to The Last of Us 2's Unprecedented Accessibility Options
"Thank you, Naughty Dog"
Given how bleak the games industry can be at times, it’s always refreshing to see something legitimately uplifting. In the video embedded below, Canadian streamer Steve Saylor – who also acts as a consultant – reacts to The Last of Us: Part II’s array of accessibility options. For those of you who missed it, the...
Round Up The Last of Us 2 Reviews Make it One of the Best Rated PS4 Games Ever
We'll go through with this
Reviews for The Last of Us: Part II have finally arrived exactly a week before launch and, well, they make for very, very impressive reading. The PlayStation 4 exclusive, which acts as a swan song for the current-gen console alongside Ghost of Tsushima currently has an incredible Metacritic rating of 96. This makes it the...
News The Last of Us 2 Pre-Load Is Available Now on PS4
78.52GB in total
If you've pre-ordered a digital version of The Last of Us: Part II through the PlayStation Store, you might want to check your console notifications. The game is now available for pre-load on PlayStation 4, taking us one step closer to that coveted release date of 19th June 2020. You'll be pre-loading version 1.02 of the Naughty...
News Get Hyped with the Launch Trailer for The Last of Us 2
Short but sweet
The Last of Us: Part II has been in development for a heck of a long time, but it's very nearly here. Announced all the way back in 2016, the sequel has suffered delays and leaks in the run up to release. Today, we're just over a week away from playing the final game. As is the norm these days, Sony has put out a launch trailer for...
News Naughty Dog Acknowledges Inspiration for The Last of Us 2 Commercial's Song
Ironically stolen from her album Stolen
Update: Naughty Dog's vice president Neil Druckmann has admitted that it took inspiration from Lotte Kestner's cover of True Faith for The Last of Us: Part II's commercial. Writing on Twitter, he said: "Due to an oversight on our end, she wasn't credited as intended. Our deep apologies, we are rectifying this...
Random The Last of Us 2 Story Trailer Rebuilt in Impressive LEGO Animation
Throwing bricks
For as bleak as the original game is, The Last of Us: Part II looks like it's taking things down an even darker path. Naughty Dog's latest, which is just over a week away now, has had a handful of trailers, and they all depict a grim world full of violence. It's the last thing you'd associate with something as harmless and colourful...
Poll Predict The Last of Us 2 Review Scores
Another win for Sony?
The Last of Us: Part II is almost here. Naughty Dog's long awaited sequel is just over a week away from launch, and the reviews are due to drop on the 12th June. But how well do you think Sony's latest blockbuster will fare? That's what we're here to find out. If you're a longtime reader of Push Square, then you'll know that...
News The Last of Us 2 Day One Update Reportedly Adds Photo Mode
Model viewer too
We're exactly 10 days away from playing The Last of Us: Part II for ourselves, and according to an article which claims to have the details on the game's day one update, we'll be stopping to take in the view more often than not. Gear Nuke appears to have gotten its hands on what patch 1.01 brings with it, and that includes a Photo...
News Sony Literally Wants You to Board the Hype Train with This The Last of Us 2 Ad
Ride of your life
Sony really goes to town with marketing for its major PlayStation releases, and that's no different for The Last of Us: Part II. The platform holder has brought us more traditional promotional material like this excellent TV spot, but it's also buying advertising space on public transport in certain areas. Yes, there's a Last of...
News The First Official The Last of Us Podcast Episode Is Available Now
Your watch is broken
At the end of last month, The Official The Last of Us Podcast was announced. Hosted by Christian Spicer, the podcast series promises to talk through the making of both the first game and the fast approaching The Last of Us Part II. It should be an interesting listen while you wait for 19th June to arrive. The first episode of...
Talking Point What Do You Want to Know About The Last of Us 2?
Are you really going to go through with this?
The Last of Us: Part II will finally release in approximately two weeks, and from Friday, 12th June at 12PM PDT, we’ll be able to talk about it. You can expect a full review on Push Square, and the usual accompanying content, such as videos and features. However, we want to try something different this...
News The Last of Us 2 Spoilers Don't Tell the Whole Story, 'False Things Out There'
"You don't know"
It feels like Naughty Dog can't catch a break at the moment when it comes to The Last of Us: Part II. From the unfortunate leak of various story details right the way through to yesterday's claims of stealing musical arrangements for the game's TV advert, the studio
Hands On The Last of Us 2's World-Building Is Almost Unmatched
Every store has a story
A large part of The Last of Us’ enduring appeal is just how real its vision of the apocalypse seemed. Naughty Dog took protagonists Joel and Ellie on a road-trip through the remnants of the United States, and every area had the fingerprints of its storytellers all over it. The focal point was, of course, the relationship...
News Final Inside The Last of Us 2 Video Details Its Deadly World
It's about hostility
Today marks the end of the video series detailing everything there is to know about The Last of Us: Part II. This final episode, titled Inside the World, is exactly what it says on the box. Naughty Dog employees discuss how the sequel's environments are much, much bigger than the original game's, both in terms of scope and how...
News The Last of Us 2's Extended Commercial Is a Must Watch
True faith
Update: The 30-second The Last of Us: Part II television commercial was already epic, but its full-length extended version is a minute of pure hype. We've embedded it above, but you can watch the broadcast edit below as well. Original Story: You didn't think Sony was going to launch The Last of Us: Part II without a big television...
Hands On The Last of Us 2 May Be the Most Accessible Action Game Ever Made
For all the players
A lot of games can, if we’re being honest with ourselves, be pretty impenetrable. If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably got years of DualShock practice under your belt, and so utilising both analogue sticks in order to line up perfect headshots feels organic. It can be easy to forget, however, that not everyone...
Hands On The Last of Us 2's Firefights Are Fraught, Uncomfortable, Fantastic
Bloody Nora
Here’s what we’re allowed to say about The Last of Us: Part II so far: the combat is utterly enthralling. Naughty Dog’s brand of game design often gets criticised for putting the plot ahead of gameplay, but we’ve always considered this form of feedback reductive. Despite all of its extended climbing sections, Uncharted 4: A...
News The Last of Us 2 Tracking Better Than Spider-Man PS4 Pre-Orders in Europe
Big seller
It was always obvious that The Last of Us: Part II would be a huge seller on PlayStation 4, but at the moment, it's actually tracking even better than Marvel's Spider-Man. That's the console's best-selling exclusive at the time of writing and Naughty Dog's next blockbuster title is on course to beat it in Europe at the very least. During...
News Ghost of Tsushima and The Last of Us 2 Will Be Supported on PS5, Says Report
Unsurprising, but welcome
Sony hasn't yet presented its full plans for backwards compatibility on PlayStation 5, but a new report from Eurogamer does provide us with some welcome insight. Sony has told devs that
News Latest The Last of Us 2 Video Dives into the Detail
Tear design
Hot off the heels of its State of Play broadcast last night, Naughty Dog has shared the next instalment in The Last of Us: Part II's video series. It doesn't feature any new footage, but it does focus on the meticulous level of care and attention the first-party developer takes with its titles. Titled Inside the Details, you can watch it...
News The Last of Us 2 Has Everyone Talking About PS Vita
Live long and prosper
When we sat down to watch this evening's State of Play broadcast all about The Last of Us: Part II, we can't say we were expecting to be talking about the PlayStation Vita when it was all said and done. And yet here we are with the talk of the town being Sony's forgotten handheld and Hotline Miami. That's right, during a...
News New The Last of Us 2 PS4 Gameplay Is Brutal and Beautiful
Ellie's on the hunt
So, we've just seen a brand new chunk of gameplay from The Last of Us: Part II in Sony's latest State of Play. After director Neil Druckmann reminded us all of the basics, we were treated to roughly 10 minutes of uncut footage. It's gory as anything. We see Ellie swimming(!) through to an area controlled by the WLF, a new...
Talking Point Will You Be Buying The Last of Us 2?
Did State of Play seal the deal?
Naughty Dog vice president Neil Druckmann has just wrapped up an all-new deep dive into upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive The Last of Us: Part II as part of the latest State of Play livestream, Lasting roughly 25 minutes, we caught a glimpse at a new gameplay sequence as well as more information surrounding human...
Live Watch The Last of Us 2 State of Play Right Here
Give 'em Ellie
Hot on the heels of its Ghost of Tsushima livestream, Sony is returning to its State of Play broadcast format to reveal new gameplay footage from The Last of Us: Part II – and you can enjoy the entire thing live, right here. The broadcast will get underway from 1PM PDT / 4PM EDT / 9PM BST. The Last of Us 2 State of Play:...
News The Official The Last of Us Podcast Goes Behind the Scenes of Parts 1 and 2
Gets started next month
We hope you're not tired of hearing about The Last of Us just yet. With the highly anticipated sequel just around the corner, Sony is spinning up the marketing machine once again. Tomorrow's State of Play presentation is all about The Last of Us: Part II, and it's been showing weekly
News The Last of Us 2 Has Apparently Been Banned in Some Countries
A hurdle
The Last of Us: Part II is pulling no punches with its subject matter, and it looks like its release may be restricted by the relevant authorities in some countries. Eagle-eyed fans noted that the title was not up for pre-order on the PlayStation Store in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia – despite it being promoted by local...
Site News Yes, We're Playing The Last of Us 2
Finish the fight
As has already been confirmed by a dozen or so social media influencers with approximately 15 times more clout than us, Sony has provided us with The Last of Us: Part II review code and we’re currently playing the game. And that’s all we’re really allowed to say at this stage, which is all a bit frustrating for you, isn’t...
News State of Play Livestream Coming This Wednesday, The Last of Us 2 Deep Dive
Another one
Good lord, Sony is bringing the goods today! It has now confirmed that State of Play will be making an immediate return after providing a recent deep dive into Ghost of Tsushima. It'll be doing exactly the same for The Last of Us: Part II this coming Wednesday at 9pm BST/1pm PT. The tweet confirms a new gameplay sequence will be shown...
News Naughty Dog Blocks The Last of Us 2 Trolls with New Twitter Feature
Spoilers begone
As you're probably aware, The Last of Us: Part II recently fell victim to some pretty severe leaks. The footage was quickly scrubbed from the web, but not before a bunch of people saw it, exposing fans to some huge spoilers. With the game just a few weeks away, it was a huge shame to see this happen, especially given Naughty Dog's...
Random The Last of Us 2 Fans Love This New Artwork So Much They Made Boxart Out of It
Super stylish
A limited-edition PlayStation 4 console was revealed yesterday for the upcoming launch of The Last of Us: Part II, complete with decals honouring Ellie's tattoo. It looks incredibly cool, which combined with a number of new accessories, makes for a gaming setup fit for a king. That was all well and good, but some fans were actually...
News Naughty Dog Discusses The Last of Us 2 Gameplay in Latest Video
Snippets of new footage included
The Last of Us: Part II is set to launch in just under a month, but we've not seen all that much of it. Especially when it comes to raw gameplay, Naughty Dog has kept things under wraps, showing only a couple of demonstrations in the past. This latest video is most welcome, then, as it dives into the gameplay and...
Random Ellie Gets Her Very Own Emoji With The Last of Us Twitter Hashtag
A picture says a thousand words
Sony is kicking things up a gear with regards to The Last of Us: Part II, it seems. Just recently, we had a new story trailer, then we had a dev diary style video discussing the narrative. Now, the platform holder has unveiled a gorgeous limited edition PS4 Pro console
Random The Last of Us 2 Partners with Indian Pale Ale for Promotional Six-Pack
Beer we go
The Last of Us: Part II was always going to be one of the biggest games of 2020, so it’s actually not that surprising to see Sony sign a deal with the Boulevard Brewing Company in order to introduce “special Space Camper Cosmic IPA six-packs”. You can learn more about the beverages through here. As part of the collaboration, the...
News The Last of Us 2 Limited Edition PS4 Pro Console Revealed
Plus other accessories
Sony has just unveiled a special edition PlayStation 4 Pro console, featuring a design based on The Last of Us: Part II. Over on the PlayStation Blog, the Japanese giant has revealed the latest in a long line of limited edition consoles. Most of Sony's exclusive games have received similar treatment, and now it's the turn of...
News New The Last of Us 2 Video Is All About the Story
No spoilers, though
The marketing machine is kicking into gear for The Last of Us: Part II. We recently were treated to a new trailer, but Sony isn't stopping there. It's announced a video series named Inside The Last of Us: Part II, and the first entry is embedded above for your viewing pleasure. This video takes a spoiler-free look at the game's...
Round Up All The Last of Us 2 PS4 Trailers Released So Far
Every trailer for The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us: Part II has been a long time coming. Announced all the way back in 2016, fans of Joel and Ellie have been waiting years for the return of this beloved series. The release date is now just around the corner, but we're feeling reflective. Want to see all the trailers for The Last of Us 2 in the...
News PlayStation Disables Likes, Dislikes, and Comments on The Last of Us 2's New Trailer
The times we live in
Perhaps we should have seen this coming, but it's still strange to see PlayStation disable all viewer interaction on its new trailer for The Last of Us: Part II. On both the official PlayStation and PlayStation Europe YouTube channels, the new video hides the likes and dislikes bar, while also turning off the comments section...
News Sounds Like We'll Be Getting More The Last of Us 2 Info in the Run Up to Launch
"The pace is only going to pick up from here"
Sony just dropped an awesome new trailer for The Last of Us: Part II, which you should probably go and watch. As impressive as it is, though, it seems we'll be seeing more of the upcoming PlayStation 4 title before it arrives on 19th June. Director Neil Druckmann has hinted as such over on the...
News The Last of Us 2 Trailer Showcases Incredible Gameplay and Visuals
It's time for revenge
Naughty Dog promised that it would be showing off a brand new trailer for The Last of Us: Part II today, and of course it has delivered. Due to launch next month on 19th June, you can check out the latest slice of footage above as it dives into both gameplay and story beats. If you haven't already gone on a media blackout...
News The Last of Us 2 Is Naughty Dog's 'Most Ambitious Game'
"You won't know to what degree until you get your hands on it"
Naughty Dog’s reiterated on multiple occasions that The Last of Us: Part II is by far its most ambitious game, but in an announcement video released this week to confirm the project’s completion, director Neil Druckmann shared a few more details. “I want to congratulate the team...
