The Last of Us was released in 2013 on the PS3 and later released for the PS4. When it first released; it was acclaimed as the best game of our generation. But, what makes this post-pandemic game life changing?
The Last of Us throws you into a dangerous world where infection is everywhere and people fight just to survive. The character you play as, Joel, finds himself in the very situation. But, the pain Joel feels starts at the very beginning of the game. I won't spoil what happens in case you haven't played it yet.
The people you come across are trying survive in their own way. Whether it's by forming a community or resorting to cannibalism. Every encounter is so deep and really puts you into a situation where you have to question your own morals. Sometimes it forces you to do so. But, you also feel Joel's struggle for the one he cares about, Ellie.
Your interactions with Ellie gives you a sense of being protective. I have only played through the game once and I can say that the emotional connection I felt with both characters are genuine. With the optiional conversations you can have, or the way both characters have each others backs; you do feel a connection with them.
The other survivors in the game show that peiple, in times of great desperation, will resort to survival by any means necessary. How they call you out if you are out of ammo. Trying to ambush you from every side, Really makes me think differently about the world around me.
The Last of Us is probably my most favorite game of all time! The game shows that the world is only out to save itself. It shows that no matter what, you should always find something to fight for. This game has made me rethink my life. What would I do if I was put into situations like the ones in The Last of Us? Would I fight for what's right, or for my own selfish gain?
If you haven't played this game yet I suggest that you do. It's a great game with an interesting story, amazing graphics, and awesome combat. You will enjoy this game! That is a guarantee!
Video Game Discussion and Reviews
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Why 'The Last of Us' life changing experience
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Modern Warfare Remastered will have paid DLC
Modern Warfare Remastered is the main reason Infinite Warfare had many sales, let's just be honest. But, the remaster is one of the best games to come out of 2016. And, many of the promises that were given were not held for the fans, however. For instance, the part where the remaster would stay true to the original.
Players knew that the game was not getting released with all of the maps. The players thought this was fine because of the fact that DLC maps were free in December. But, this time it is different. And, a lot of people are frustrated!
The paid DLC will include the DLC maps from the original. Maps that were already played must be bought again! But, this has been done before with the 'Rezerection' DLC in Black Ops. The DLC will be 15$ and will come out first on PS4. It will release "later" on other platforms.
To many this is enough to make them angry. But, Activision is a business and acts like this should be expected. Please, comment how you feel down below and share to warn your friends about what is going to happen!
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Why Nintendo was forced to make the "Switch"
Nintendo is known worldwide by everyone and their mother. Nintendo is so well known, in fact, that nearly everything the company's accomplishments and failures. This ultimately lead to the development of the Nintendo Switch.
Most of you reading this may know of the financial flop that is the Wii-U. But, that is not all that lead to the Switch. Iwata wanted to make mobile games after the Wii-U. So the idea of a hybrid console was introduced.
Originally codenamed the "NX". Nintendo felt like this decision was best. It suited nearly all kinds of players. It allowed players to play all of their favorite games on the go and look good while doing it.
Ever since the Switch was released, it has had good reviews. Many developers have pledged to make games for the system. Let's hope the Switch will have a better future than the Wii-U.
Monday, February 27, 2017
A first for gaming!
Nier Automata is a bring developed by Square Enix and Platnuim Games. It seem that along with everything we expect a game to have; it will also have paid trohies? Well, that is what youkatei on reddit is claiming.
If this is true, then it will be a first time any developed has done this in any game. Youkatei claims that you can only buy trophies on the third play through, and they are only bought with in game currency.
This, to many consumers, will be a major sigh of relief. Though, this is a rumor and should be takin lightly, you should keep in mind that not all rumors are false.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
A fixed mistake in a beloved series!
Halo is one of the biggest franchises ever to touch the Xbox. But, the most recent entry was not a "good" game. Which, is widely accepted by the community. Why was the game not accepted by the Halo fans? How does the developer plan on fixing this? These are questions most fans ask. And, I have answers to them right here.
Let's start with what went wrong. 343 industries head, Bonnie Ross, had this to say. "Halo FPS games will always have split screen moving forward." and that taking the function out was a "painful learning" experience at DICE Summit in Las Angeles.
It seems fan outcry has been heard and is much appreciated by fans. But, that is not all that 343 plan on doing with the franchise, however. When the Master Cheif collection's multiplayer was called out by some of the most passionate fans; Ross said this. "... It erodes trust with our community, as the community is part of our world building."
The plans to make Halo a great game again is a huge step in the right direction. Fans and developers [of 343] alike are excited for the next entry. But, will they deliver?
Comment your thoughts below, and if you found this interesting then why not share?
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
What did Phil Spencer say?
Social media is a beautiful thing. Especially when it is used to end battles! Phil Spencer took to Twitter to say this; "gaming is not a race of two consoles, and good games aren't weapons against mother platform".
The reason he posted this is of course the cancellation of Scalebound. Many Xbox fans have been looking for any good news they can find. Spencer does insure that Microsoft is planning on making good games.
That's not all he said. Spencer talked about the mobile market. He said that the mobile market would get dominated my mobile phones. Microsoft as a company is more concerned with AAA games.
So, you can see that Microsoft is not into this whole console war. And, that they plan on making more AAA games rather than mobile games. Let's hope they make up for Scalebound this June at E3.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Metal Gear Solid Movie in the works!?!
Most of us may know of the the highly acclaimed Metal Gear Solid series of games. One of which (Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater) is said to be the greatest game ever created. But, did you know there was a MGS movie in the works? Don't worry, neither did we!
The Metal Gear Solid movie will be directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts. He was signed to be the director in 2014. Vogt-Roberts says that the series is imortant to him. So, he went to the one person he could trust with the script, Hideo Kojima. That alone is a major reason to be excited for this movie.
He went to Kojima because he wanted the movie to be true with the series. He doesn't want to make a "GI-Joe" or a "Mission Impossible". Vogt-Roberts says that it is easy to mess up a movie like this. That is part of the reason he wanted Kojima to write the script.
The budget on the movie is kind of high or low. "I want to make the version of the movie that is most true to what it needs to be, so if that is a Deadpool or Logan route where you go with a smaller budget and you’re able to make it R, great," he said. "If you need to blow it out more and really get that bigger budget and go PG-13, I think it could exist in both avenues."
If that isn't enough to make you and many other people excited then I don't know what will. The movie unfortunately doesn't have a release date. But, at least the movie isn't abandoned!