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Old 12-03-22, 10:14 PM
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

Trying ... to ... resist ... watching ...
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

Those are some nice(Not really a spoiler, just being respectful to those who haven't watched the trailer)
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mountain ranges. Pretty sure I recognized that indoor mall shot, too.


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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

If you just thought that was a great song choice ... that and an Easter egg ...

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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

They really nailed the locations from the game.

That looked like (not a major spoiler)

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Ashely Johnson, who voiced Ellie in the game, for a quick second holding the baby. Troy Baker, who voiced Joel, and her are supposed to appear

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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

Looks good. I haven’t played either of the games yet but would like to eventually. Thing is my fiancée and I just started watching another post apocalyptic type show (The Walking Dead) so not sure if we’ll want to start another similar-ish series.
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

Review here says it is very good: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv...bo-1235292687/
Old 01-10-23, 09:52 AM
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

It's at a very high 80 on Metacritic

Alan Sepinwall liked it a lot as well.
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movi...ey-1234655768/
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

I just replayed the first game and equally amazing on the second playthrough. Started the second game this week and, wooah, 2 hours in and did not see THAT coming.
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

Originally Posted by ViewAskewbian
I just replayed the first game and equally amazing on the second playthrough. Started the second game this week and, wooah, 2 hours in and did not see THAT coming.
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This supposed to cover the first game, which means the second season would be a complete bummer if the show is as good as the reviews paint it. That was pretty shocking and is almost a Negan moment. Might be a hard sell for non-gamers that get into the show, especially if it splits time between characters like part 2 after that part occurs.




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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

So, is the show going to be one big spoiler if I have yet to play the two games? I’d hate to miss a great show, but I also want to play games in the not too distant future.
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

Originally Posted by OldBoy
So, is the show going to be one big spoiler if I have yet to play the two games? I’d hate to miss a great show, but I also want to play games in the not too distant future.
Season 1 of the show is said to follow the game very very closely.
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

Originally Posted by OldBoy
So, is the show going to be one big spoiler if I have yet to play the two games? I’d hate to miss a great show, but I also want to play games in the not too distant future.
If the first season covers the entire first game, then yes, you’ll get a massive spoiler if you watch the show first.
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

Yeah, I'm torn. I really want to watch it as it comes out, but I also want to play the game unspoiled and I've read that there will be a PC version of the game available in March, which is soon enough that I will probably wait.
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

Aren't the games like a decade old at this point? (I haven't played video games in like 15 years, so I don't know what has been referred to is something newer)
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

June 2013 release for 1st game
June 2020 release for 2nd game
So yes, just about a decade ago. TBH I would play the game first before I watched the show.
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

I agree with Deftones, play these games. The first one is one of my favorite gaming experiences. The story and acting and score are all amazing.

I am only about 4 hours into the second game and it's different due to a major spoiler I won't state here but thus far still maintains the high level of quality (especially acting) as the first.
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

Just finished Part 1 and the Left Behind add-on last night. The game was amazing, makes me hyped for the show.

Season 1 will only cover Part 1 correct? Or will I need to play Part 2 before the show starts to avoid getting the game spoiled?
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Season 1 is the first game only.
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

Originally Posted by outcastja
Just finished Part 1 and the Left Behind add-on last night. The game was amazing, makes me hyped for the show.
The moment with Joel and Ellie where they find

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the giraffe




is one of my favourite gaming moments I've experienced.

I hope that's in the show
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

I can't imagine it wouldn't be. One of the more compelling visual moments of the game.
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

The news of playing games first while entirely true, I’m sure, really blows. It’ll take me years.
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

Why would it take you years? It's not a 40+ hour RPG or a 100+ hour Ubisoft game. No open world to explore. Even for you, the 20-25 hours the game takes wouldn't be that long.
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Re: 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator

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Why would it take you years? It's not a 40+ hour RPG or a 100+ hour Ubisoft game. No open world to explore. Even for you, the 20-25 hours the game takes wouldn't be that long.
20-25 hours to most is 100-150 for me. hell, i've played God of War for about 30 game time hours and only on Chapter 8.
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Couldn't decide if I should put this here or in the Short Jokes thread :
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