Video game Easter eggs have remained a staple in development since the release of Adventure in 1976. Since then, programmers have enjoyed leaving hints and secret references to other games and pop culture in their work. On Wednesday, fans of Naughty Dog’s upcoming The Last of Us Part 2 discovered a rather unique Easter egg during the latest Sony State
Read moreWith the next console generation launching this fall, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will ride off into the sunset. While both consoles have enjoyed relative success, Sony is the clear winner of the eighth console generation. With over 110 million units sold worldwide, the PlayStation 4 has given studios a large pool of diverse players. In turn, studios have
Read moreControlling the narrative remains a critical marketing function of any organization. From politics to corporations to video game studios, first impressions are often the most lasting. However, if the initial reactions are false, it is increasingly difficult to correct a mistake. During a recent interview with Game Informer, Naughty Dog Vice-President Neil Druckmann explained how incorrect rumors impacted The Last
Read moreWhen it is all said and done, video game delays will define the year 2020. From Final Fantasy VII Remake to Cyberpunk 2077, companies continue to postpone this year’s most anticipated releases. On Friday, the talented developer Naughty Dog joined the fray with news regarding The Last of Us Part 2. No News is Good News With Nintendo releasing Xenoblade
Read moreAs the PlayStation 4 inches closer towards the upper echelons of the industry’s best-selling hardware, Sony has one last surprise in store for its lame-duck console. On Tuesday, the video game giant announced that it was releasing one more PS4 Pro limited edition on June 19th. And this time it looks as though Sony saved its best for last. A
Read more*** This article contains ZERO spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2 *** A disgruntled Naughty Dog employee posted story elements and video cutscenes As fans persistently heap praise upon the industry’s most prominent franchises, the dark and secret underbelly of video game development continues to grow. For decades, companies embraced the questionable labor practice of “crunch.” Simply put,
Read moreHBO is partnering with Naughty Dog to create The Last of Us television series Chernobyl creator, Craig Mazin, is teaming up with The Last of Us creative director Neil Dragman While the 2020 video game release schedule is still relatively bare, the number of television and movie adaptations of video game franchises is exploding. For the longest time, the Resident
Read moreThe timeless adage is strike while the iron is hot, and few developers are blazing quite like Naughty Dog. Fresh off the resounding success of The Last of Us Part II, the Santa Monica studio will not adopt complacency. Simultaneously, Hollywood’s most prominent superhero actor is also refusing to rest on his laurels. The two worlds collided when Naught Dog
Read moreThe fallout from the Last of Us Part 2 leak rages on. While fans of the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima game were ecstatic over the latest story trailer, the startling leaks from a Naughty Dog employee are now affecting Sucker Punch Productions. On Monday, Sony revealed troubling news for fans of its upcoming open-world shinobi game: PlayStation is delaying the
Read moreThe holiday season is a time to celebrate time-honored traditions with family and friends. Feasts and gift exchanges are the hallmark of the next few weeks; however, the global pandemic threatens to cancel most conventional gatherings. While many are struggling to find a silver lining, video game fans can still look forward to the industry’s staple ceremony: The Game Awards.
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