What's Next for Naughty Dog's The Last of Us?

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Among Sony's first-party studios, Naughty Dog stands tall as one of the most respected, largely thanks to its catalog of franchises that have become iconic PlayStation IPs. This includes the Uncharted series, which emulates the globe-trotting adventures of Tomb Raider, while occasionally throwing in some unexpected supernatural twists. It also includes The Last of Us, which has managed to make an impact in the crowded zombie horror genre while presenting gripping narratives that have both moved and shocked gamers.

With a new generation of gaming in full gear, all eyes are on Naughty Dog to see what the studio will do next with The Last of Us series. Although the studio tends to stay secretive, it appears as though it is hard at work on multiple projects that will be revealed to the world in greater detail in due time. Furthermore, as Naughty Dog expands into film and television, it is clear that The Last of Us' future will not lie strictly within gaming.

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Released in 2013, The Last of Us is a PS3 game whose impact and influence is hard to overstate. On the surface, it appears to be quite a derivative zombie horror game, albeit with more impressive visuals than most other titles. However, the game's focus on the bond between Joel and Ellie helps to set it apart, marking it as both a storytelling and technical masterpiece. As the two unlikely partners attempt to survive in a brutal world, gamers witness the extremes that love will take people to, forcing them to question their notions of right and wrong.

Due to the game's commercial success and cultural impact, Naughty Dog has continued to focus its attention on The Last of Us and its depressing, yet endlessly intriguing world.