Podcast appearances and mentions of Neil Druckmann

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 312: Ksenia Sereda & Catherine Goldschmidt Season 2 of HBO's acclaimed series The Last of Us sees a shift not only in its narrative focus but also behind the camera, with cinematographers Ksenia Sereda and Catherine Goldschmidt, ASC, BSC, taking the visual reins. The season quickly evolves from Joel and Ellie's shared journey into a harrowing exploration of Ellie's relentless pursuit of revenge following Joel's brutal death. This quest is deeply colored by her grief and rage, yet intricately woven with a burgeoning love story between her and Dina. Ksenia, returning after her work on the celebrated first season, and Catherine, a new addition to the team, split cinematography duties. Ksenia helmed episodes 1, 3, 5, and 6, while Catherine was responsible for episodes 2, 4, and 7. The opportunity to continue collaborating with showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann was a welcome one for Ksenia. "For season 2, we wanted to push the look forward with how the characters develop," she explains. "Not to reinvent the visual language but to think, what can we do better to help the characters and to tell the story, because it's such a character-centered show. The main focus of it is following the characters you love and joining them on this big adventure.” Ksenia developed a lookbook to maintain a holistic visual language, ensuring consistency across multiple directors and the entire crew. The video game The Last of Us was the blueprint for a distinct visual identity. It was important to preserve all the iconic visuals from the game, but unlike the video game, the television adaptation allowed for more character development and connection, with longer shots. Season 2 introduces a host of new characters, storylines, and diverse color environments. Ksenia consciously avoided overly cool tones, opting for warmer colors, particularly for Ellie and Dina, to help the audience fall in love with them as their relationship develops. This warmth is also seen in the homey settlement of Jackson, a sanctuary carved out to evoke a sense of normalcy. In contrast, when Dina and Ellie journey to Seattle, the environment becomes green and lush. Catherine Goldschmidt, ASC, BSC, stepped into this established world for Season 2. Her inaugural week plunged her directly into shooting the pivotal and harrowing Episode 2, which features Joel's death. Catherine reviewed the corresponding cutscene from the game, treating it as a form of previsualization or storyboard, and then determined how to adapt it for television. “The video game acts as a reference, and there are some scenes in the scripts that are taken from the games, and there are some scenes that don't exist and are new,” she says. “It's about serving the show first and foremost, and still paying homage to the game.” Catherine also focused on grounding the lighting in realism, finding real world motivation for light sources that would authentically be available to characters in a post-apocalyptic setting. At times, she notes, "the lighting cues were even written into the script." For Episode 2, with its intense violence, Catherine knew the crew had to prioritize the actors' performances, and respect the scenes that the actors wanted to shoot first. But most violent, brutal, and scary scenes in The Last of Us are balanced by moments of profound humanity, requiring careful attention to the characters' emotional journeys. “I remember asking Craig and Neil, how are you guys planning to tackle that extreme violence?" Catherine recalls. "Craig just said, 'Well we're always trying to counterbalance it, it should always be a light and shade scenario.'” Find Ksinia Sereda: Instagram: @ksiniasereda Find Catherine Goldschmidt: Instagram: @cgdop The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social

Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss The Last of Us: Season 2 Episode 7 with full spoilers for the TV series and the games. "Convergence" Directed by: Nina Lopez-Corrado Written by: Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin, Halley Gross Starring: Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Jeffrey Wright, Kaitlyn Dever, Spencer Lord, Danny Ramirez, Ariela Barer, Hettienne Park, Ben Ahlers Episode Recap: https://tvline.com/recaps/the-last-of-us-season-2-finale-recap-episode-7-1235452581/    Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://bsky.app/profile/ashleyhobley.bsky.social  Dylan Blight: https://bsky.app/profile/dylan.explosionnetwork.com  Follow our Trakt: Ashley - https://trakt.tv/users/ashleyhobley   Dylan - https://trakt.tv/users/vivaladil   All Episodes: https://wdyww.podbean.com  Music: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion  #WDYWW

THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 7 "Convergence" focusing on Day Three in Seattle with Ellie's single minded pursuit of her vengeance on Abby, her reveal to Abby of what Joel did, her battle with Jessie and the return of Abby enacting her vengeance on Ellie's community. The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, KAITLYN DEVER, ISABELA MERCED, GABRIEL LUNA, DANNY RAMIREZ, CATHERINE O'HARA, ALANNA UBACH, JEFFREY WRIGHT and more! CRAIG MAZIN, NEIL DRUCKMANN and HALLEY WRGERYN GROSS are the writers for this episode with NINA LOPEZ-CORRADO directing it. The Geek Buddies aka John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung bring you their SPOILER REVIEW for TLOU S2 Ep 7 and break it all down. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel below. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts on The Last of Us S2 Ep 7 10:32 Ellie's Revelation to Dina, Being At Odds with Jessie 22:15 Ellie and Jessie's Battle over the Seraphite, Saving Tommy and Seattle 34:15 Ellie Kills Mel and Owen, Abby Confronts Ellie, Jessie and Tommy 50:51 Isaac, the WLF, and His Reverence for Abby, Final Thoughts FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We break down the announcement of an Elden Ring movie with A24 and Alex Garland being involved, as well as other news stories from the week that was. Show Dot Points The Summer Games Fest is generating excitement among gamers. The Switch 2 release is approaching, but hype levels are mixed. The FTC has dropped its case against Microsoft's Activision buyout, marking a significant development. A24 is adapting Elden Ring into a live-action film, raising questions about the adaptation process. Alex Garland's involvement in the Elden Ring movie is intriguing but uncertain regarding his directorial role. Video game adaptations face challenges, especially with RPGs that allow character customisation. A24 is known for picking unconventional projects, which could influence the Elden Ring film. The Nintendo Switch 2's support for USB mice could change gameplay dynamics. The functionality of Joy-Cons as a mouse raises questions about gameplay mechanics. The gaming community is curious about Nintendo's potential to sell mice. Mouse compatibility could enhance gameplay on Switch 2. PlayStation Stars failed to engage users effectively. Digital collectibles need more interactive features. The Last of Us series may extend beyond three seasons. Nintendo could capitalise on nostalgia with retro products. User engagement is crucial for gaming programs' success. The gaming community's response shapes program longevity. The narrative complexity of The Last of Us requires more seasons. Neil Druckmann's involvement is pivotal for franchise direction. Future adaptations may align with game releases. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Resources It's Over! FTC Drops Its Case Against Microsoft's Activision Buyout | Push Square Elden Ring Movie in the Works From Director Alex Garland - Explosion Network Nintendo Switch 2 will support a USB-mouse, at least in some games - Explosion Network PlayStation Stars Program Ending: Spend Points by November 2026 - Explosion Network The Last of Us Could Extend Beyond Season 3 – "No Way to Complete It in Three," Says Showrunner, Mazin - Explosion Network Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC BSYK: https://tinyurl.com/3e24bn7y Store: https://tinyurl.com/ktbsdw3s --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This week on The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast hosts Teegan, Kyle, and Joe talk about the latest drama surrounding Bungie and stolen artwork for Marathon might have been the final blow for the game and Bungie's Morale at an all time low. Naughty Dog has a secret game Neil Druckmann might be a producer on. Xbox Exclusive Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Coming to PS5 and so much more!!!

Tonight we're talking about Jade Raymond leaving Haven, Bungie's response to stolen art making it into Marathon, the state of PS Plus Premium, Neil Druckmann's new project at Naughty Dog, Switch 2's sales forecasts and more! ***** Watch the show LIVE Tuesday nights at 7PM Eastern - @benishandsomeyt ***** Reviews and subscriptions help us out so much. If you enjoyed the show, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. ***** Follow us on Twitter! Twitter.com/BenSmith2588 Twitter.com/csfdave Twitter.com/_gloriousginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a news heavy week at Spotlight Games, with discussions about Physint, Death Stranding, The Last of Us, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Uncharted, Expedition 33, Doom The Dark Ages, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Marathon, Stellar Blade 2, Fortnite, FairGame$, Kingdom Hearts Missing Link, and Kingdom Hearts 4. I bet you like at least one of those games! Timecodes 0:00 Intro 6:13 What we're playing 26:50 Jade Raymond 39:20 Hideo Kojima 48:17 Neil Druckmann 58:28 Tetsuya Nomura 1:12:04 News Spotlight 1:20:21 Outro   Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for watching!

THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 6 "The Price" focusing on the flashbacks to Joel's childhood, the years that he and Ellie spent in Jackson Hole before their estrangement and his feath, what happened with Eugene and the final revelation of Joel coming clean to Ellie! The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, ISABELA MERCED, GABRIEL LUNA, KAITLYN DEVER, DANNY RAMIREZ, CATHERINE O'HARA, ALANNA UBACH, JEFFREY WRIGHT and more! CRAIG MAZIN and NEIL DRUCKMANN are the showrunners for this HBOMax show with Neil Druckmann directing this episode. The Geek Buddies aka John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung bring you their SPOILER REVIEW for TLOU S2 Ep 6 and break it all down. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel below. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts on The Last of Us S2 Ep 6 7:00 Flashback Scene to Joel with his Dad and Tommy 15:22 Joel and Ellie's Relationship Told thru Birthdays, the Eugene Scene 33:10 Joel and Ellie's Porch Scene, Final Thoughts FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textIn this episode Troy struggles to whistle, while Mike clinches to keep his poker face, as they both scramble away from the infected chaos of The Last of Us Season 2, episodes 1-4. ►Connect with 'Bald Guys & Bad Movies':-Facebook: / baldguysbadmovies -Instagram - / baldguysbadmovies -Twitter/X - / baldmovies ►Experience their unique takes on films of all stripes:- Apple Podcasts - ...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss The Last of Us: Season 2 Episode 6 with full spoilers for the TV series and the games. "The Price" Directed by: Neil Druckmann Written by: Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin, Halley Gross Starring: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Rutina Wesley, Robert John Burke, Tony Dalton, Joe Pantoliano, Catherine O'Hara Episode Recap: https://tvline.com/recaps/the-last-of-us-season-2-episode-6-joel-flashbacks-recap-1235449950    Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://bsky.app/profile/ashleyhobley.bsky.social  Dylan Blight: https://bsky.app/profile/dylan.explosionnetwork.com  Follow our Trakt: Ashley - https://trakt.tv/users/ashleyhobley   Dylan - https://trakt.tv/users/vivaladil   All Episodes: https://wdyww.podbean.com  Music: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion  #WDYWW

En este video analizamos a fondo The Last of Us Temporada 2 Episodio 5. Exploraremos todos los momentos clave, el desarrollo de los personajes, referencias al videojuego y los detalles ocultos que quizás no notaste. Además, discutimos el impacto de este episodio en la trama general y lo que podría venir en los próximos capítulos.Si eres fan de The Last of Us y quieres entender cada rincón de la historia, este análisis es para ti.Suscríbete para más análisis semanales, teorías y curiosidades de tus series favoritas.#TheLastOfUs #TheLastOfUsTemporada2 #TLOU #AnálisisTLOU #HBO #TLOU2Este es un video para fans de la serie y del videojuego, con contexto, teoría y una mirada profunda al universo creado por Neil Druckmann y Craig Mazin.

THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 5 "It's In The Air" focuses on Ellie and Dina's growing relationship and the themes of protecting family over the many, the chordyceps virus has gone airborne, the battle between the Seraphites and the WLF and Ellie becoming Joel in a final scene with Nora. The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, ISABELA MERCED, GABRIEL LUNA, KAITLYN DEVER, DANNY RAMIREZ, CATHERINE O'HARA, ALANNA UBACH, JEFFREY WRIGHT and more! CRAIG MAZIN and NEIL DRUCKMANN are the showrunners for this HBOMax show with Mark Mylod directing this episode. The Geek Buddies aka John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung bring you their SPOILER REVIEW for TLOU S2 Ep 5 and break it all down. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel below. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts on The Last of Us S2 Ep 5 FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Last of Us Season 2 episodes 1-4 are spoiled!Thoughts on Neil Druckmann & Craig Mazin @1:09Episodes 1-4 Spoiler Review @4:41Text Us Your ThoughtsHosts:Daniel Grant (Bluesky & Instagram)Ben Sit (Instagram)Show:@TDFSpoiled on Instagram, Threads, TikTok & YouTubeSubscribe & Follow HERE

In the wake of "that thing" happening, how is HBO's acclaimed show progressing along? Join us as we discuss an awkward sex scene, gorgeous set design, and how worried our biggest The Last Of Us fan has now become.Discussed in this episode are:S2E3 - "The Path"S2E4 - "Day One"Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “The Last of Us”, composed by Gustavo Santaolalla for the The Last of Us Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music.Email us at: dcellmedia@gmail.com

En este video analizamos a fondo The Last of Us Temporada 2 Episodio 4. Exploraremos todos los momentos clave, el desarrollo de los personajes, referencias al videojuego y los detalles ocultos que quizás no notaste. Además, discutimos el impacto de este episodio en la trama general y lo que podría venir en los próximos capítulos.Si eres fan de The Last of Us y quieres entender cada rincón de la historia, este análisis es para ti.Suscríbete para más análisis semanales, teorías y curiosidades de tus series favoritas.#TheLastOfUs #TheLastOfUsTemporada2 #TLOU #AnálisisTLOU #HBO #TLOU2Este es un video para fans de la serie y del videojuego, con contexto, teoría y una mirada profunda al universo creado por Neil Druckmann y Craig Mazin.

Bienvenidos a CINEFILIA Y OTRAS HIERBAS, cine, televisión, música y videojuegos para escuchar.Hoy, nos adentramos en el cuarto episodio de la segunda temporada de The Last of Us de HBO, una serie que no solo brilla, sino que redefine la alquimia de adaptar un videojuego a la pantalla. Craig Mazin y Neil Druckmann, con la precisión de orfebres narrativos, han tejido una obra que captura la esencia del juego homónimo, destilando su intensidad emocional en cada imagen……y a veces, un puñetazo al corazón.Soy José Enrique Guzmán, su guía explorador de este paisaje postapocalíptico donde analizaremos el cuarto episodio de la segunda temporada con una Ellie endurecida por el dolor y la pérdida, navegando un mundo donde la humanidad es tan frágil como un chiste malo en una cena elegante. La trama nos lleva a Seattle, donde ella y Dina buscan a Abby y su grupo para saldar la deuda de sangre por la muerte de Joel, un evento que aún nos tiene gritándole a la pantalla como si pudiéramos cambiar el guion.Este episodio, queridos oyentes, marca el umbral donde la temporada despliega su verdadera envergadura. En su primer día en Seattle, Ellie y Dina navegan un paisaje de desolación y conflicto, donde la búsqueda de justicia se entrelaza con la introspección, como un poema que se escribe con sangre y esperanza. Es el preludio de una odisea mayor, el momento donde la serie susurra al espectador: “Abróchense los cinturones, que esto se pone serio”J.K. Alzáibar me acompaña  en esta tertulia enla que desgranamos con profundidad y fervor las capas de un relato que consagra a The Last of Us como una obra maestra.¡Empecemos!Les recuerdo a nuestros seguidores que CINEFILIA Y OTRAS HIERBAS tiene un Patreon, en el cual les ofrecemos beneficios adicionales a quienes decidan apoyarnos económicamente: ⁠www.patreon.com/cinefiliayotrashierbas⁠ Adicionalmente, si quieren escribirnos para hacer cualquier comentario, dejarnos un saludo o lo que prefieran, pueden hacerlo al correo: cinefiliayotrashierbas@gmail.comNo olviden suscribirse si aún no lo han hecho, compartir este episodio por lo menos con dos amigos, dejar un comentario y un like, eso nos ayudará a crecer y a encontrar más audiencia.¡Que disfruten el episodio!#TheLastofUs #HBO #Ellie #Dina

THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 4 "Day One" focuses on Ellie and Dina exploring Seattle as they look for Abby and find themselves amid a brutal battle between the zealous Seraphites and a ruthless militia called the WLF led by Isaac and Hanrahan . The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, ISABELA MERCED, GABRIEL LUNA, KAITLYN DEVER, DANNY RAMIREZ, CATHERINE O'HARA, ALANNA UBACH, JEFFREY WRIGHT and more! CRAIG MAZIN and NEIL DRUCKMANN are the showrunners for this HBOMax show with Mark Mylod directing this episode. The Geek Buddies aka John Rocha and Michael Vogel bring you their SPOILER REVIEW for TLOU S2 Ep 4 and break it all down. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel below. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts on The Last of Us S2 Ep 4 9:20 Isaac, WLF vs Seraphites in Seattle 19:34 Ellie and Dina's Growing Relationship 26:25 Infected Train Action Sequence, Ellie and Dina's Reveals FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Güncel dizi ve filmleri incelediğimiz Dollypop'un yeni bölümünde, TLOU S02E04'ü değerlendirdik!Bu incelemede, bu bölümle birlikte diziye dahil olan Isaac üzerinden The Last of Us evrenindeki kötü karakterlerin ne denli başarılı şekilde betimlendiğini ve bunun dizinin çıtasını nasıl belirlediğini ele aldık. Ayrıca Ellie özelinde dizinin yanlış bir yola girme ihtimalini ele alırken hem oyunun hem de dizinin yaratıcısı olan Neil Druckmann'a bir kez daha saygı duruşunda bulunduk.Sizin bölüm hakkındaki görüşleriniz neler?

En este video analizamos en detalle el episodio 3 de la temporada 2 de The Last of Us. Exploramos los momentos más impactantes, el desarrollo de personajes como Ellie y Dina, y las conexiones clave con el videojuego original. Además, discutimos teorías sobre lo que podría pasar en los próximos capítulos.¿Fue este uno de los mejores episodios hasta ahora? Acompáñanos en esta reacción y breakdown completo.

The second season of the American post-apocalyptic drama television series The Last of Us premiered on HBO on April 13, 2025. Based on the video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog, the series is set twenty years into a pandemic caused by a mass fungal infection, which causes its hosts to transform into zombie-like creatures and collapses society. The second season, based on the 2020 game The Last of Us Part II, follows Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) five years after the events of the first season, after they have settled into Jackson, Wyoming, with Joel's brother Tommy (Gabriel Luna) and Ellie's friends Dina (Isabela Merced) and Jesse (Young Mazino).HBO renewed The Last of Us for a second season less than two weeks after the series premiered in January 2023. Co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann were joined in the writers' room by Halley Gross and Bo Shim; Druckmann wrote and co-directed the games, and Gross co-wrote Part II. Principal photography took place in British Columbia from February to August 2024. Druckmann, Mazin, and Peter Hoar returned to direct the seven episodes alongside newcomers Kate Herron, Nina Lopez-Corrado, Mark Mylod, and Stephen Williams. Gustavo Santaolalla and David Fleming returned to compose the score.Critics felt the season reinforced The Last of Us as the best video game adaptation, praising the action sequences, direction, performances, production design, and writing, though some criticized the pacing and considered the story incomplete. Across linear channels and Max, the season premiere was watched by 5.3 million viewers on the first day—a 13% increase from the first-season premiere.

THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 3 "The Path" focuses on Jackson Hole recovering from the attack of the clickers and feeling the loss of Joel with Ellie and Tommy. We also follow Ellie and Dina as they head out to Seattle to seek revenge on the WLFs who look to be a terrifying and formidable force . The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, ISABELA MERCED, GABRIEL LUNA, KAITLYN DEVER, DANNY RAMIREZ, CATHERINE O'HARA and more! CRAIG MAZIN and NEIL DRUCKMANN are the showrunners for this HBOMax show with Mark Mylod directing this episode. The Geek Buddies aka John Rocha and Shannon McClung bring you their SPOILER REVIEW for TLOU S2 Ep 3 and break it all down. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel below. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the second season of HBO's critically acclaimed adaptation starting back up, we decided to discuss it as the season goes on! With 2 episodes down, join us as we discuss casting choices, new surprises, and how therapy may or may not work in the post-apocalypse.Discussed in this episode are:S2E1 - "Future Days"S2E2 - "Through the Valley"Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “The Last of Us”, composed by Gustavo Santaolalla for the The Last of Us Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music.Email us at: dcellmedia@gmail.com

THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 2 "Through the Valley" featuring one of the biggest shocking moments of the series and explores the relationship between Joel and Eliie and Abby's thirst for vengeance. Meanwhile, Jackson Hole has to fight off an attack from a horde of the infected. The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, GABRIEL LUNA, KAITLYN DEVER, DANNY RAMIREZ, CATHERINE O'HARA and more! CRAIG MAZIN and NEIL DRUCKMANN are the showrunners for this HBOMax show with Mark Mylod directing this episode. The Geek Buddies aka John Rocha and Shannon McClung bring you their SPOILER REVIEW for TLOU S2 Ep 2 and break it all down. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel below. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Episode Recap 2:35 Overall Thoughts on TLOU Season 2 Episode 2 9:27 Joel vs Abby Explodes as Ellie Watches On, Who Was Right? 33:05 The Battle of Jackson Hole vs The Infected FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_geek_bu... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

La espera terminó. La segunda temporada de The Last of Us ha comenzado y en este video analizamos todo lo que ocurre en el episodio 1: desde los momentos más impactantes, los guiños al videojuego, hasta los cambios narrativos y lo que esto significa para el futuro de la serie.

La espera terminó. La segunda temporada de The Last of Us ha comenzado y en este video analizamos todo lo que ocurre en el episodio 2: desde los momentos más impactantes, los guiños al videojuego, hasta los cambios narrativos y lo que esto significa para el futuro de la serie.

In this episode, host Josephine Green Zhang talks to The Last of Us creators and showrunners Craig Mazin(Chernobyl) & Neil Druckmann about crafting Season 2 of the hit series, adapting the popular videogame for television, advice for aspiring writers, and more.

THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads grab their crossbows and make for the Space Needle as they cover the back half of Naughty Dog's 2020 revengefest: The Last of Us Part II. Topics include state quarters, the logistics of building crane bridges, and what it truly means to “look for the light”. Media Referenced in this Episode: The Last of Us Part II. Dir. Neil Druckmann. Naughty Dog. 2020. Grounded II: The Making of The Last of Us: Part II.  One Day, Everyone Will Always Have Been Against This by Omar El Akkad. Penguin Random House. 2025 TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Interstitial: “The CW's The Last of Us: Season Nine” // Written by A.J. Ditty // Feat. A.J. Ditty as “CW Announcer/Barnaby Bozo”

In deze aflevering hebben we het over nogal opvallende energie-vergelijkingen van marktwaakhond ACM. En over hoe we hier nú al slachtoffer worden van de Amerikaanse heffingen, met een duurdere PS5.Verder in de Bright Podcast: de zelfhandelende thuisbatterij levert nu al minder op dan voorheen, mogen we van Microsoft een bepaald mapje niet verwijderen en heeft Tim Cook een nieuwe obsessie.Sponsor:Krijg 60 procent korting op een abonnement op Incogni, een dienst die je online-privacy verbetert. Incogni laat jouw gegevens verwijderen bij datahandelaren. Ga naar: incogni.com/brightTips uit deze aflevering:Serie: The Last of Us S2 is begonnen, op HBO. Ook de officiële podcast is weer fijn, met Troy Baker als host: de stemacteur die in de games de rol van Joel speelt. Hij praat in de eerste aflevering met maker van de games Neil Druckmann en maker van de serie Craig Mazin.Vacature: EasyPark zoekt nieuwe PR-manager. Ga er maar aan staan, na het nieuws van onlangs.Serie: Last One Laughing UK op Amazon Prime Video. Zelfde opzet als in Nederland: 10 comedians moeten het zes uur met elkaar volhouden zonder te lachen. Wie twee keer lacht is af. De Britse cast kent een paar best bekende comedians, waaronder droogkloot Richard Ayoade en ouwe rot Bob Mortimer. Leuk voor wie de Britse comedy een beetje volgt maar sowieso grappig. Ook leuk om de verschillen te zien: de Nederlandse acts zijn sterker, maar de Britse versie heeft een paar leuke maar gemene spelletjes. De presentatie is in handen van Jimmy Carr.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The second season of the American post-apocalyptic drama television series The Last of Us premiered on HBO on April 13, 2025. Based on the video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog, the series is set twenty years into a pandemic caused by a mass fungal infection, which causes its hosts to transform into zombie-like creatures and collapses society. The second season, based on the 2020 game The Last of Us Part II, follows Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) five years after the events of the first season, after they have settled into Jackson, Wyoming, with Joel's brother Tommy (Gabriel Luna) and Ellie's friends Dina (Isabela Merced) and Jesse (Young Mazino).HBO renewed The Last of Us for a second season less than two weeks after the series premiere aired in January 2023. Series co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann were joined in the writers' room by Halley Gross and Bo Shim; Druckmann wrote and co-directed the video games, and Gross co-wrote Part II. Filming took place in British Columbia from February to August 2024. Druckmann, Mazin, and Peter Hoar returned to direct the seven episodes, alongside newcomers Kate Herron, Nina Lopez-Corrado, Mark Mylod, and Stephen Williams. Gustavo Santaolalla and David Fleming returned to compose the score. Critics praised the action sequences, direction, performances, production design, and writing, though some criticized the pacing and considered the story incomplete.

Hoy es viernes de CORTADO, nuestro segmento mañanero donde discutimos todo tipo de cosas como:.00:00 Introducción 06:04 Anuncios de HBO 08:57 Neil Druckmann y el Futuro de The Last of Us26:25 La película de Minecraft...30:20 Expectativas y Realidades del Switch 237:37 Nuevos proyectos de Predator39:33 Hype de Sinners41:44 Nueva categoría de los Oscars51:34 Preparativos para Star Wars Celebration.Todo esto y MUCHO MUCHO más... .https://www.youtube.com/@FilmNotIncluded?sub_confirmation=1.Este podcast está disponible en Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music y donde sea que hayan podcasts..Si nos escuchan en Apple Podcast, o en Spotify, recuerden dejarnos una reseña de 5 estrellas ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.Recuerden comentar, darnos "subscribe", dejarnos una reseña, decirnos qué quieren escuchar en futuros episodios, etc..Manténganse al tanto con nosotros ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AQUÍ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Pueden seguir nuestro podcast de Star Wars, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠El Podcast de Estar Güars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ y nuestro podcast de DOCTOR WHO, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bad Wolf Broadcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The lads grab their golf clubs and make for Seattle as they hop on the Ellie murder train that is Naughty Dog's 2020 revengeapalooza: The Last of Us Part II. Topics include the chaotic development process, the CW-fication of the writing, and the inescapable conservatism at the core of The Last of Us universe. Media Referenced in the Episode: The Last of Us Part II. Dir. Neil Druckmann. Naughty Dog. 2020. 220: Josh Boerman and Dylan Rank Game Mechanics With Us | Anime Sickos - Podcast for Geniuses “The Evolution of Ellie” by Elise Favis. The Washington Post. July 1st, 2020. Grounded II: The Making of The Last of Us: Part II. “The Not So Hidden Israeli Politics of 'The Last of Us Part II'” by Emanuel Maiberg. Vice. July 15h, 2020. “We Talked To The Last Of Us Part II's Director About The Game's Violence (And More Treacherous Stealth)” by Stephen Totilo. Kotaku. June 12th, 2018. Interstitial: “The CW's The Last of Us: Season Two” // Written by A.J. Ditty // Feat. A.J. Ditty as “CW Announcer/Barnaby Bozo” (edited) 

By Matthew Nemeth Back with another The Last Of Us Podcast, this, for discussing the situation with Neil Druckmann and Isreal/Palestine Check below for the free podcast Click here for a list of our iTunes feeds. Information matthew@entertainmenttalk.org Please rate Read More

Fred is still making his way through Octopath Traveler 2, now sitting at around 34 hours in. Jake hasn't had much time for games lately but is still chipping away at Jedi Survivor.In the news, Starfield is officially headed to PS5, though there's no word yet on when that'll happen. Tony Hawk himself hand-picked some tracks for the Pro Skater 3 & 4 remakes, which pretty much guarantees a killer soundtrack. Over on PS Plus Essential, April's lineup is looking strong with Robocop: Rogue City, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth. Meanwhile, Naughty Dog has a second original game in the works that's been quietly in development for three years—and no, it's not The Last of Us Part III.WB Games has reportedly scrapped plans for Hogwarts Legacy DLC, according to Bloomberg. In a surprise move, Everybody's Golf is now under Bandai Namco, though it's unclear what they're planning for the series. Lastly, Intergalactic is apparently playable internally, and Neil Druckmann says it's shaping up to be something incredible. If all goes well, we could see it hit in 2027.Let's dive in!By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits:Early Access: Be the first to listen to our episodes as soon as they're ready. Get ahead of the game and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions.Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show.Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible.Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast.To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content.Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn't quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening.http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome  Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks episode,Kiaun will be going over the Nintendo Switch 2's alleged power,CD Projekt Red's CFO tells us what year The Witcher 4 will not be releasing in, Neil Druckmann gives us another update on The Heretic Prophet and WB Games are shutting down 3 studios.

In this week's episode,Kiaun will discuss Microsoft & EA possibly buying Ubisoft IP's,Capcom just filed a trademark for a title many have hoped to see a Remake of,Neil Druckmann discusses a few small details about The Heretic Prophet and Elders Scroll IV Oblivion could release very soon. Be sure to click the link to check out a great selection of family games to make your next get together a great one. https://biolink.info/Pourandplaygames

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Xbox's future handheld plans, Kojima's ballsy new DS2 trailer, Sony testing out AI powered characters, Neil Druckmann casting doubt on TLOU3, Monster Hunter Wilds, Split Fiction and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 1:49 Xbox is looking to finally jump into the handheld game with 2027; Kojima drops an epic new look DS2 featuring a shocking reference from his past; Sony tests out AI powered characters using Aloy as the model; PS5 Pro will have more crisp graphics thanks to the FSR upscaler; Respawn cancelled its unnanounced multiplayer game; Marvel 1943 finally gets a release window; Neil Druckmann throws a wet blanket on the hopes of there being a third TLOU game; The release date for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's PS5 port has been revealed; Exciting things are coming to Starfield later this year according to Bethesda. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 46:51 Sean gets closer and closer to beating Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. DJ rolls credits on the Monster Hunter Wilds story and starts Split Fiction. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC  BSYK: https://tinyurl.com/3e24bn7y  Store: https://tinyurl.com/ktbsdw3s  This week on The Trophy Room:  A PlayStation Podcast hosts Teegan, Kyle, and Joe talk about PlayStation leaked video of Sony AI using a model of Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West to chat about useless AI stuff. Where does ai belong in video games and creation? The Last of Us on HBO is breaking user records, as Neil Druckmann says dont get our hopes up well... we got some hopes as rumor mill seeker DanielRPK has leaked that Naughty Dog's second secret game besides Intergalactic Heretic Prophet is in fact The Last of Us Part 3 and its in production behind the scenes. Death Stranding has a release date and a bad limited collectors edition but we are EXCITED! Ubisoft owner of the Assassin's Creed series which the next installment Shadows comes out next week is Looking to Sell its Own IP and more!

Fred is nearing the finish line in Astro Bot, with over 250 bots rescued out of 300. Meanwhile, Jake is still working through Avowed but feeling some burnout—the game's economy is broken, leaving him stuck with the same weapon set for half the game.In the news:

Welcome to Active Reload! This week on the show, James and Grant open with a discussion about the massive exclusive report from Windows Central about Microsoft's upcoming strategy for the rest of the year and beyond as far as hardware goes. Are they looking to do a handheld? When should we expect the newest console? After that, the guys discuss the huge new trailer for Death Stranding 2, does anybody have any idea what it was about? The guys try to figure it out. Finally, Neil Druckmann stated that fans "should not bet" on a Last of Us 3, Grant isn't so sure and has an alternate method of how we might see it come to light. Remember to rate, follow, like, and subscribe!

In deze aflevering van Side Quest bespreken we de ontzettend indrukwekkende Death Stranding 2 trailer die ervoor zorgt dat we zelfs het eerste deel willen spelen. Verder praten we over de manier waarop jongeren games consumeren zoals Fortnite, de druk die games op je leggen om te blijven spelen, de gelekte beelden van Battlefield 6 en ook de druk voor Verdansk om Warzone te redden, net als de uitspraak van Neil Druckmann, dat we geen The Last of Us 3 moeten verwachten. Dat en meer zie je in deze aflevering van Side Quest!

Check out Monster Hunter Now here! https://mhn-web.onelink.me/ZLW3/tswfcfq5 Go to http://joinbilt.com/kindafunny to start earning points on your rent payments today. Go to http://get.stash.com/KINDAFUNNY to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. Neil Druckmann reveals new details about Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Sony is experimenting with AI-powered PlayStation characters, and Lego is starting to bring its game development in-house. Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Today after, KFGD, you'll get: GAMESCAST - is about hidden gems games The STREAM is Pokemon Nuzlocke If you're a Kinda Funny Member: Today's Gregway is 16 minutes about how I review video games and if the PlayStation Portal is ruining my work. Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Delaney Twining, Karl Jacobs, & OmegaBuster The Roper Report  - - Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann Reveals New Details About Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet - Zuhaad Ali @ The Game Post - Sony is experimenting with AI-powered PlayStation characters - Tom Warren @ The Verge - Ad - Lego is starting to bring its game development in-house, key exec says - Jordan Middler @ VGC - Ori developer Moon Studios goes ‘fully independent', will finish No Rest For the Wicked without Take-Two - Chris Scullion @ VGC - Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM has announced its next game, espionage RPG Project C4 - Chris Scullion @ VGC - Wee News! - SuperChats - You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On No Limits! Ep. 132, Sam and Taylor discuss the Gears of War PS5 port rumors, Neil Druckmann's Comment on maybe no The Last of Us 3, layoffs at PlayStation Visual Studios and Malaysia, and more!Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:https://twitter.com/SaveGameMediahttps://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialRaise money for Extra Life! https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaSam - https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialBreanna - https://www.twitch.tv/fabulistbreannaAudio: https://anchor.fm/no-limits7Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwOur Website: https://savethegamemedia.weebly.com/All music is created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#ps5 #playstation #gearsofwar #beta #thelastofus #tlou #deathstranding2

In today's Daily Fix:A report from Windows Central details Microsoft's next-gen Xbox plans, and they include not only a new console, but two handhelds, one of which is due later this year. Microsoft has yet to comment on the report, but some of the details do line up with what Xbox's Phil Spencer said at IGN Live last year, that the company won't have its own handheld ready for at least a couple of years. In other news, Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann spoke with filmmaker Alex Garland about the upcoming sci-fi game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and how religion plays a big role in the game's story. And finally, images and video from a new Battlefield playtest have leaked onto reddit, and EA doesn't seem to mind?

We're on the verge of the second season of HBO's The Last of Us, and yet new questions percolate about whether we'll ever see another game in Naughty Dog's vaunted series. In a recent interview, Neil Druckmann told fans "don't bet on there being more," which is both alluringly ominous and obviously vague. That's good news for us, though, since it gives us plenty to discuss. Do we need more? Do we want more? Should we get more? Plus: Rumors are ramping up about one-time Xbox titan Gears of War migrating to PlayStation 5 later this year, while details related to Firesprite's cancelled Twisted Metal project have leaked. Also: PlayStation 2 turns 25 years old in Japan, Until Dawn Remake studio Ballistic Moon goes belly-up, a key Bungie designer joins Guerrilla, Monster Hunter Wilds smashes Capcom sales records, and more. Finally: Listener inquiries! Is it possible that Grand Theft Auto VI fails to meet either critical or commercial expectations, or perhaps both? What are our reflections on PS5 Pro now that we've had our own for some months? Should Canadians stop buying games from American publishers and developers in retaliation of US tariffs? Will Colin ever forgive his brother for continuously referring to himself as "The Dagster"? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:14:43 - Get well soon Bishop! 0:19:09 - Squeaking chair 0:22:12 - 5 thing we achieved this past week 0:30:45 - Last show's debauchery 0:39:57 - "The Dagster" 0:42:56 - Wonder Woman 0:49:23 - Twin Breaker is now on PS5! 0:51:32 - Terminator 2D: No Fate 0:52:58 - Happy Birthday PS2 1:01:52 - Layoffs at PlayStation 1:06:40 - Until Dawn Remake dev shut down 1:15:19 - PS3 update 1:17:21 - Variety's interview with Druckmann and Mazin 1:23:43 - New TLoU controller 1:25:46 - Cancelled Twisted Metal game details leak 1:31:28 - Ex-Bungie designer joins Guerilla 1:35:50 - Forza Horizon 5 releases April 29 on PS5 1:39:29 - Call of Duty 2025 will remain on PS4 1:44:32 - Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 is real 1:49:35 - Monster Hunter Wilds sells 8 million 1:50:21 - La Quimera 1:54:56 - What Are We Playing? 2:16:51 - Gears of War coming to PS5 2:33:53 - New India Hero Project games 2:38:53 - PlayStation beta program 2:45:28 - Acclaim is back 2:57:56 - What if GTA VI disappoints? 3:04:08 - Boycotting American games 3:13:23 - PS5 Pro check in 3:21:37 - Portal's lack of bluetooth 3:26:31 - Auto popping trophies 3:30:48 - Capcom and Mega Man Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, join Scrag and Chris as they navigate through a lighter week in gaming news. With Brian out for Lent, Scrag takes the helm alongside Chris to bring you the latest updates, colorful commentary, and a sprinkle of humor on the gaming industry's current state. This episode kicks off with a discussion on Monster Hunter Wilds, reviewing its impressive sales numbers and community feedback. As veterans chime in on the difficulty, Scrag and Chris ponder over potential expansions and the community's ingenuity in creating their own challenges. The duo then shifts gears to the tech world, examining Nvidia's tricky situation with chip shipments to China and its impact on the company's stock prices. They delve into investor reactions and Nvidia's evolving focus away from gaming toward AI and data centers. Racing through other topics, the conversation touches upon iRacing's new adaptive AI feature and its implications for sim racing enthusiasts. Path of Exile 2 also gets a spotlight with a surprising speedrun revelation, challenging the perception of the Warrior class in the gaming community. On a more business-oriented note, Scrag and Chris explore PlayStation's rumored global layoffs, Neil Druckmann's comments on the future of Last of Us Part 3, and Yoshi P's surprising absence from Square Enix's board of directors. Finally, they delve into the intriguing yet controversial world of gacha games and discuss the roles of current Twitch titans like Hasan and Ethan Klein in the ever-evolving landscape of streaming entertainment. With a thoughtful mix of industry insights and personal anecdotes, this episode promises to keep listeners both informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the unique perspective Scrag and Chris bring to your favorite topics!

Welcome to episode 53 of Shack Together! We're joined by special guest TJ Denzer to discuss his review of Split Fiction, while we all buzz with nostalgic excitement over the (formal) announcement of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Remake. Today's show also features an in-depth look at Metacritic's 2024 publisher rankings, where a certain prolific publisher, famous for a certain Blue Blur, claimed the top spot. The show features our Publisher Draft segment, breaking down Metacritic's comprehensive ranking system that evaluates publishers based on their average Metascores, quality ratios, and ability to avoid critical failures. From industry giants like Capcom and Sony to smaller publishers like Aksys Games and Gamera Games, our squad competitvely drafts last year's top players in an effort to come out on top. In Story Time, we cover major industry developments including Monster Hunter Wilds reaching 8 million sales, Neil Druckmann's comments on The Last of Us Part 3, and the revival of the Acclaim publishing brand. We also discuss Pokemon TCG Pocket hitting 100 million downloads and explore several Steam Next Fest demos including Fumes and Curiosity. And that's all for today's show! Thanks as always for listening and enjoy!   Timestamps 00:01:11 LinkedIn Jump Scare 00:08:50 It's Shack Together! 00:09:35 TJ's Games: MH Wilds, KCDII, Split Fiction, Atomfall 00:26:36 John's Games: Pirate Yakuza 00:32:25 Joe's Games: Mother 3 Complete, XDefiant, PC Shopping 00:43:20 Asif's Games: MH Wilds, Retro Slam Tennis, Mario Maker 2, F-Zero 99 01:01:41 Shack Together's Metacritic Publisher Draft 2024 01:29:09 Story Time 01:29:19 David Craddock's Long Read: Catacomb 3-D 01:30:16 Previews: FUMES, Sims 4 DLC, Warframe Techrot, Curiosity 01:33:36 Reviews: Split Fiction, WWE 2K25, Slime Heroes, Knights in Tight Spaces, Carmen Sandiego 01:42:51 News: THPS3+4, TLoU 3, Absolum, MH Wilds Sales, Pokemon TCG Downloads 01:47:49 Industry News: Discord IPO, Acclaim is Back, Sasanqua Launch, Digg Returns 01:53:54 Community Notes   Articles mentioned in this episode Split Fiction review SEGA named top publisher of 2024 Living the Dream: The Making of Catacomb 3-D Fumes Demo - Steam Next Fest The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies Preview WWE 2K25 Review: Island of Relevancy Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Remake announced Neil Druckmann: Don't bet on The Last of Us Part 3 Monster Hunter Wilds reaches 8 million sold Pokemon TCG Pocket hits 100 million downloads Acclaim publishing brand revived Studio Sasanqua opening with Kenji Ozawa

Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC  BSYK: https://tinyurl.com/3e24bn7y  Store: https://tinyurl.com/ktbsdw3s  This week on The Trophy Room:  A PlayStation Podcast hosts Teegan, Kyle, and Joe talk about PlayStation 2's 25th Anniversary. Neil Druckmann says "Don't bet on" The Last of Us Part 2 sequel. Will we ever get a TLOU Part 3 or is it safe to say the book has closed on Naughty Dog's favorite franchise? Monster Hunter Wilds Honest Review as a newcomer and Gears of War is coming to PS5 but rumors have it that it wont have multiplayer which is odd. As Microsoft Gaming is turning more Xbox first party games like Forza Horizon 5, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and more coming to PlayStation in the Spring.

Check out Monster Hunter Now here! https://mhn-web.onelink.me/ZLW3/tswfcfq5 Don't bet on more Last of Us, Layoffs at Playstation, and Sega is going all in on its biggest franchises. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Enter the Greggy-Verse with this month's premium collector item featuring over two dozen versions of Greg Miller beautifully crafted by the incredible Pandamusk. Grab it before the months end on Patreon.com/KindaFunny Pack your bags, trainers, because we're headed to Johto! The next chapter of our Pokemon Nicklocke journey begins this Friday! Join us after Gamescast for the start of our SoulSilver Nicklocke with a special new main character! Exclusively on twitch.tv/kindafunnygames Today after, KFGD, you'll get: GAMESCAST - How we'd save WB Games After that is Daredevil: Born Again Ep. 1 & 2 Review, Kinda Funny Screencast The STREAM is Bless plays Dark Souls If you're a Kinda Funny Member: Gregway is 16 minutes about how I'm flying to the East Coast tomorrow to be in a movie! The Roper Report  - - Jordan Middler…Why is he SO BIG?! - "Don't bet on there being more of Last of Us": Asked about The Last of Us 3, Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann says "this could be it" - Jordan Middler Confronts Us - Back to Naughty Dog and PlayStation - PlayStation Hit With More Layoffs Following Recent Game Cancellations & BREAKING: Ballistic Moon Reportedly Shut Down - Sega promises fewer new games but deeper investments in Sonic, Atlus, and Like a Dragon - Avengers Directors Are Open To Doomsday And Secret Wars Video Games - Wee News! - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holidays draw ever-nearer, making this our final recording of 2024. (Fear not, though: As tradition dictates, episodes will continue uninterrupted throughout the break, and indeed, everything is already in the can!) Not surprisingly, the news is a little light this time of year, though there are some interesting tidbits to pick up on. For starters, we take a look at two titles shown at The Game Awards that we skipped over last week, in the form of Crimson Desert and Midnight Murder Club, the latter a second party, Sony-published offering. We also delve into Mark Cerny's recent PS5 Pro technical presentation, wade through the (now rectified) drama surrounding Helldivers 2's exciting Killzone crossover, analyze whether the upcoming sci-fi RPG Exodus has the potential to be the true next Mass Effect, and more. But at the end of our show, we replace our typical six questions about random topics with six questions about something more than 50 of you wrote in about on the most recent thread. The topic at hand is obviously Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Naughty Dog's upcoming PS5 exclusive. So many wrote in, in fact, that it felt disingenuous to ignore all of the noise. So instead, let's dive way deeper. What should PlayStation's next move be when it comes to rolling out this new product? Could the game flop on the market, either outright or by Naughty Dog's lofty standards? Do the masses suffer from some combination of Naughty Dog and Neil Druckmann Derangement Syndrome? And what does all of this insanity mean for The Last of Us: Part III... if anything at all? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:20:37 - Tri Breaker is out now! 0:33:46 - What gives us the right? 0:36:50 - Changes for LSM in 2025 0:46:09 - Gooning over the landlady 0:54:01 - Jurassic: The Hunted 0:56:00 - Chis = Smeargle 1:01:47 - New Astro Bot level 1:06:54 - Game Awards clarifications 1:15:28 - new Mark Cerny ASMR video 1:20:12 - Helldivers 2 x Killzone is real 1:31:18 - Exodus could be the next Mass Effect? 1:40:09 - Secret Level renewed 1:46:05 - Please don't make FF7 NSFW mods 1:49:06 - More Tales of remasters are coming 1:52:33 - What We're Playing 2:09:50 - Sony has bought an additional 8% of Kadokawa 2:21:18 - Circana November data 2:30:44 - Will Intergalactic flop due to the early reaction? 2:40:36 - Naughty Dog derangement 2:55:24 - Neil Druckmann derangement 3:11:16 - What will Sony's strategy be around the game? 3:20:41 - PlayStation and female characters 3:27:16 - When will we get The Last of Us Part 3? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices