Naughty Dog Unleashes The Last Of Us: ...Holy Crap

Update: Here's a snippet from the press release that just came our way:

"The Last of Us is a genre-defining experience that blends survival and action elements to tell a character driven story about a population decimated by a modern plague. Abandoned cities are being reclaimed by nature and the remaining survivors are killing each other for food, weapons and whatever they can get their hands on. Joel, a ruthless survivor, and Ellie, a brave young teenage girl who is wise beyond her years, must work together to survive their journey across what remains of the United States."

Naughty Dog co-president Evan Wells added that The Last Of Us "will take a leap forward in cinematic gaming and storytelling, providing gamers with an experience unlike anything else in the industry." ...wow.

Original Story:

Oh shut up.

We knew Sony was preparing to unveil a new PlayStation 3 exclusive at the Spike TV Video Game Awards and this past week, we learned it would probably be The Last Of Us.

All we had was a teaser trailer, a teaser site with an even more bizarre video, and some vague theories. Well, you probably wouldn't have guessed...hell, we never would've guessed it, either, but it's actually Naughty Dog's new project. The announcement trailer debuted at the VGAs and the opening message says the footage was taken from the PS3, so we have to assume it's exclusive.

Get More: GameTrailers.com, The Last of Us - VGA 2011: Exclusive Debut Trailer, PC Games, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

The Uncharted developer is trying something new and we love it. While the concept may appear somewhat simple and even cliched on the surface, we are absolutely positive that Naughty Dog will once again produce a game that is a cut above. It's just what they do. And we think it's great that such a talented studio is taking a little break from Drake and Co.

Sure, it's amazing, but let these guys spread their wings and watch out.

Related Game(s): The Last Of Us

Tags: naughty dog, the last of us, naughty dog ps3 exclusive, the last of us ps3

12/10/2011 8:27:19 PM Ben Dutka

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OPHIDIAN
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 8:37:22 PM
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Knowing Naughty Dog is behind it gives you reassurance that it will be successful.

21 up, 2 down

Killa Tequilla
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:23:57 PM

It was the only good thing about the VGAs.

BTW, was that black guy they invited an actor? The guy calling out Spike Tv and everyone lol. I think he crossed the line and wasnt payed/an actor

Last edited by Killa Tequilla on 12/10/2011 10:24:33 PM

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playSTATION
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 8:41:31 PM
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reminds me of the movie I AM LEGEND but heck i got no problem, shocked its by ND but can't wait. glad uncharted is getting a break, this coming from a guy who platinumed in all uncharted games.

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OPHIDIAN
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 8:51:03 PM

That's the movie!

the name was on the tip of my tongue.

Your completely right, the whole atmosphere (from this trailer) is exactly like IAL.

I am concerned that this area is cramped atm though.

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frostface
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:11:25 PM

You know what, I see the I am Legend in it but lets not compare it to the shitty movie. I've read the book and the movie does the story no justice. This trailer looks sick and in a good way.

As much as I've always had a soft spot for the Uncharted series, the last one wasn't as good as part 2. Having said that I could never compare 3 with any other game but part 2. The level of quality was, and is, just too good.

A break from the Uncharted series is much appreciated to give that series time to breath more fresh ideas.

The father and daughter story although resonating 'I am Legend' actually resonates more '28 Days Later' to me. Potatoe, Patatoe...it's probably all the same but I'm leaning more towards the latter as the former was shite (compared to the book).

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ImTheMan
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:14:18 PM

I don't see the comparison to IAL other than the post-apocalyptic setting. IAL was mainly based on one man and the feeling of being alone and in solitary. It looks like you'll have a companion in this one. Dare I say, Co-op?

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Lemon_Saint
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 8:57:29 PM
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This looks to be the game I thought Dead Island was going to be from the original "family backwards scene" trailers.

OOOOH .... Hope Hope!

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Riku994
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:06:04 PM
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I'm glad for an apocalypse game that ins't completely brown and grey..

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Danny007
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:06:14 PM
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Totally unexpected. One of my favorite parts of this year's VGAs.

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Bloodysilence19
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:09:14 PM
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Its Awesome its being dev by ND which everybody im sure is shocked about, but whole zombie style in games is getting old.

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Gamer Girl Gemo
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:19:32 PM

I'm more than 100% sure that ND will easily make it feel like an entirely new concept, with the way they work.

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Bloodysilence19
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:28:24 PM

No doubt Nd will make this game the way Nd develops games, im just disappointed that its another zombie style game.

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Gamer Girl Gemo
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:00:16 PM

I understand how it's somewhat overdone, but I don't think we'll be feeling that way when we play it. At least it's not a vampire game...

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:14:44 PM

All the zombie games are very different so they aren't overdone. And it would be nice to actually have a vampire game since Festival of Blood is the only one.

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maxpontiac
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:11:49 PM
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Not that it was needed, but this game could cement Naughty Dog as the premier developer for this generation.

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ImTheMan
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:14:59 PM

Its not needed

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ImTheMan
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:41:29 PM

When I say its not needed I mean the game to cement ND as the premier developer of this generation. Not the game itself. Sorry for the confusion

Last edited by ImTheMan on 12/10/2011 9:42:06 PM

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GuardianMode
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:57:17 PM

It will also cement the fact the Sonys First Party Devs are a force to be reckoned with. You can buy up all the 3rd party devs you want but at the end of the day Sony still comes out on top.

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ImTheMan
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:01:57 PM

Also not needed ;)

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Gamer Girl Gemo
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:13:27 PM
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When I saw the Naughty Dog logo at the beginning, I was totally blown away. Hm... Maybe that's why I was so into this game, even from the teaser. It's from Naughty Dog!
The graphics look great, and it may be a used concept, but so was Indiana Jones ;)

On another note, I was sad to see that Uncharted 3 didn't win GOTY, however I will respectfully let Skyrim have that one. As much as I wanted UC3 to get GOTY, I wouldn't have wanted it to lose to any other nominee but Skyrim.

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SolidFantasy
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:14:21 PM
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Looked nice, but lets face it; the best part of that trailer was the words "NaughtyDog" right at the start.

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PAKINIPS
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:14:55 PM
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The "zombies" were the worse part of uncharted, but I can't say no to a naughty dog game. Everything they touch is golden.
They own the ps3

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Gamer Girl Gemo
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:15:20 PM

They represent Sony - period.

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:53:57 PM

What zombies in Uncharted? You're not talking about the cursed Spaniards are you? I didn't think they were zombies.

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dmiitrie
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:08:05 PM

@Jawkney: those were totally zombies. Hell, Drake even referenced them as zombies in UC2.

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Lawless SXE
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:20:21 PM

Morlocks =/= zombies.

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:21:11 PM

They didn't look or behave like zombies to me. Just sayin...

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ImTheMan
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:16:29 PM
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This game was actually referenced to in Uncharted 3 with a release date of October 31,2012

Last edited by ImTheMan on 12/10/2011 9:16:56 PM

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karneli lll
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:22:45 PM

Really? where exactly?

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Gamer Girl Gemo
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:28:24 PM

@karneli

Just watch this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfF9y_Z6Zvg

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ImTheMan
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:40:22 PM

Thanks Gamer Girl :)

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Gamer Girl Gemo
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:50:54 PM

No prob! ;D

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:52:57 PM

WHOOPS! Should have read all the comments first. I posted a similar link below.

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La_Bete12
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:20:01 PM
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This is gonna be amazing, I can already feel it. Naughty Dog games always have a great amount of shine and polish and quality to them, and I'm really looking forward to more info about this game. I got a shiver down my spine watching this trailer :)

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karneli lll
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:22:04 PM
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I'll call this The Walking Dead:the game, minus the drama.I miss slow zombies, there was always something really scary about them.

I hope this does not mean no more DLC for Uncharted 3

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Gamer Girl Gemo
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:26:07 PM

ND wouldn't abandon their previous games, no matter how many more new titles they produce. That's not how ND does things

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Geobaldi
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:31:17 PM

Except for Crash Bandicoot which hasn't been touched since the 90's. And a new Jak and Daxter hasn't been seen for 6 years or so.

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Gamer Girl Gemo
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:57:25 PM

@Geobaldi

Well, considering those came before the age of internet connectivity with gaming, it's understandable. Besides, that Jak & Daxter HD Collection is coming up... So they haven't abandoned that. ND doesn't just leave what made them great in the past, completely forgotten. They acknowledge and respect the games that got them to where they are today.

In fact, I'm sure if they weren't so busy at the moment, they'd dive headlong into doing a Crash Bandicoot collection. That'd hit the spot, but I'm content with letting ND do their thing with The Last of Us before anything else.

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:52:00 PM

"I'll call this The Walking Dead:the game"

They're not zombies.

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ImTheMan
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:11:56 PM

And they aren't 'walking' either

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:22:48 PM

Well, they were walking, even running but they didn't appear to be dead.

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ImTheMan
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:33:45 PM

You need to look again Jawknee. They aren't 'walking'.

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bigrailer19
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 2:06:36 AM

Don't appear to be any type of zombie to me. Not sure what people are seeing. The press release references a plague, but that's it.

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LegendaryWolfeh
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 7:38:25 PM

Implying any 'zombie' game or movie isn't just people infected with a virus anyways.

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jimmyhandsome
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:23:07 PM
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The girl looks like Juno.

Made by Naughty Dog = instant preorder.

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:38:30 PM

That's what I thought. Except I remembered her from Inception. I wouldn't be surprised if they did in fact use her likeness to create the character. They used ND's Co-President Even Wells to create Karl Schafer in Uncharted 2.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:24:39 PM
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Speculation confirmed based on this trailer. This is going to be so awesome, but I hope it is open world or sandboxish. Uncharted rules but zombie games need a little more room. Ohhhh this is gonna be sick.

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GuardianMode
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:39:55 PM

Can we even call them zombies? The fungus changed people into something not human. So technically they are not dead.

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:35:56 PM

Meh, Resident Evil had 4 great titles until it's belt and all of them were as linear as it gets. If ND can pull off an open world game with their standard for graphics than awesome, but I won't be complaining if it's not. :)

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:19:18 PM

yeah i guess its unclear at this point what they are. But they ARE infected.

Resident Evil 4 was last gen when it was hard to make an open world survival game, I think it's best to provide options in such a game now that we can so going linear would restrict those options significantly.

Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 12/10/2011 11:28:04 PM

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:34:54 PM

I see what you're saying but I think that just because the option is there doesn't always make it the best one. A lot of the best games this gen have been linear in nature. I mean it goes both ways so either way I'm sure it will be a good game since ND is making it but I just don't think the open world route is a must.

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Oxvial
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:31:37 PM
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Now I CARE about this title.

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AshT
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:32:28 PM
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all i can say is WOW....

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GuardianMode
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:33:54 PM
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The trailer blew me away! It is incredible that all that was the in game engine. Looking at other formus it seems the pro x box boys are in shock.

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Gamer Girl Gemo
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:51:54 PM

Just another reason why it's awesome to be a Playstation owner, amongst many, MANY, other things.

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Undertaker575
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:34:50 PM
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WOW SO EXCITING CANT WAIT!!!!

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ZettaiSeigi
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:40:08 PM
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as a fan of Naughty Dog, I'm definitely excited over this news. I just hope it's not going to be played in first-person perspective just so I could play it.

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Gamer Girl Gemo
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:52:40 PM

ND has never given us a first-person title. I don't think they're looking to start any time soon.

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ZettaiSeigi
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:28:36 PM

I'm hoping that they won't make that change on this one, Gamer Girl! :)

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YashaZz
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:47:35 PM
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Wonderful! I've been waiting for a game like that. Stuff like L4D and Zombie Island just didn't cut it for me. I guess this will be my priority! Can't wait!

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SoulController
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 9:56:43 PM
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Man oooo man!! & supposedly next year too!!? I was so hoping naughty would start a new IP. Now its Kojimas turn

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:33:33 PM

Some one did some digging and found out the domain or something related to it was opened in 2006. So this game has been in production for a long time if that's true.

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SoulController
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 2:04:43 AM

jeah!! naughty dog ftw!!!!!

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:32:49 PM
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I read the other day that there was actually an Easter Egg hinting at this game in the intro of Uncharted 3.

Check it out...

http://playstationlifestyle.net/2011/12/08/the-last-of-us-easter-egg-possibly-spotted-in-uncharted-3/

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ImTheMan
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:34:35 PM
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This reminds me of Enslaved and I loooooved that game

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:39:31 PM

Because of all the green?

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ImTheMan
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:13:08 PM

YES! But also the man and woman teamwork concept.

Last edited by ImTheMan on 12/10/2011 11:13:50 PM

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Lawless SXE
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:22:22 PM

Now there's something I hadn't thought of... You could be on to something there. Loved Enslaved.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:28:56 PM

Man and girl, hopefully he's not a chester.

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ImTheMan
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:37:54 PM

Haha! Great correction world. I can see it now:

Man: Hey! Let me give you a boost up to that ledge!

Girl: Ok!

(Man lifts girl up then pushes on her buttocks in order to lift her up all the way)

Man: Um! Sorry!

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Naksy
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:46:27 PM
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Zombie game = meh
Naughty Dog's zombie game = Day one purchase

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:50:42 PM

They're not zombies.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:29:18 PM

they're zombie-like, close enough

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firesoul453
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 12:13:16 AM

Not exactly zombies, but something sorta similar

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AcHiLLiA
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 2:04:37 PM

supernatural freaks.

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firesoul453
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:47:48 PM
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Wait? So Naughty Dog managed to create the best uncharted yet and get a few months of work done on a brand new IP?!

Now that's talent!

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:51:17 PM

According to the interwebs this game likely started development in 2006.

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firesoul453
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 12:12:46 AM

I doubt they've been working on it this whole time
The domain name was (most recently) registered this year.
Usually if a company plans on making a franchise then they register a name for years and years.

But hey, in 2006 they were working on their first ps3 game! So maybe this was their idea before uncharted!!

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johnld
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 1:30:28 AM

may have started concept that long ago, kinda like a naughty dog side project. couldve used uncharted 1 to 3 as practice into making the most immersive/realistic game they can make.

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firesoul453
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 11:39:38 AM

Lol that would be an interesting concept.

Uncharted was just practice... lol

But for real, the uncharted development team does have a month or two after they finish a game where they don't have any major projects they are working on. The development team is free to create and try new things during that time.

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GuardianMode
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 10:59:42 PM
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@Jawknee
I agree that they are not zombies. In the trailer when the girl stabbed the Infected in the back it recoiled in pain.

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:01:51 PM

Indeed. And as people said above, this reminds me more of I Am Legend or Omega Man than it does anything to do with zombies.

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GuardianMode
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:06:39 PM

You hit the nail on the head Jawknee. Something was bugging me until you mentioned Omega Man. The setting fits well with this game.

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:08:45 PM

Ha, well the others above did mention I Am Legend first which is pretty much a remake of Omega Man only Omega Man was better because it had The Heston in it. =P

Both films were based on the Richard Matheson novel.

Last edited by Jawknee on 12/10/2011 11:10:24 PM

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Lemon_Saint
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:22:52 PM

What about the awesomeness that was "The Last Man on Earth" with Vincent Price? That predates Omega Man by 7 years, and was based on the same book.

I swear, the first time I watched I am Legend, I said to my brother, "Wait a minute ... this seems awfully familiar ...."

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:28:57 PM

JYEA! That was the other one I was trying to remember. Vincent Price = WIN!

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sawao_yamanaka
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 3:50:44 AM

@jawknee

Except omega man was very poor. Even Heston didn't want his name attached to it. Lol I like the book better. None of the films ever adapted the same atmosphere of the book.

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Jawknee
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 10:37:33 AM

Ha, you're right. I was just very disappointed with I Am Legend. It could have been good but it was blah. You're right, the novel was much better.

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maxpontiac
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 8:27:58 PM

I might as well join in this discussion since it pertains to a movie I watched as a kid.

Sure, Omega Man was not that great per se, but as Jawknee said..

It had The Heston.

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556pineapple
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:19:04 PM
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Looks awesome. Can't wait!

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Underdog15
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:23:34 PM
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Sir Shak called this in the forums the other day. Well, he linked to someone else that called it.

Go check it out. It shows a newspaper article on the bar table in the first chapter of Uncharted 3.

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Lawless SXE
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:25:48 PM
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Dude... what's with the cauliflower heads on those things?

I see this, and it looks rather similar to Epic's game... only with a trailer that is a metric sh*t-ton better. Those graphics are just amazing, and this just rocketed onto my most anticipated list. Can't WAIT for more info.

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:30:07 PM

If you watch they BBC documentary on the Cordyceps fungus it makes sense. It's a pretty crazy fungus. You should check it out.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:30:28 PM

It's the brain fungus man, it's making them wild

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firesoul453
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 12:14:57 AM

Both games look completely different, only similarity is the slight element of survival.

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Dancemachine55
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:29:04 PM
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Wow!! A game trailer looking this polished and shown a mere 2 months after Uncharted 3 was finished?!?!?

The Last of Us looks amazing!! I'm adding it to my games wishlist right now!!

I really love this trend developers are taking, with human interaction, relationships and survival becoming mainstream. I love playing as characters with characters who have a background and a real personality!

Looks like Heavy Rain had a bigger impact than I thought, a lot of developers are trying to copy their human interaction and drama concept into their action games, and I for one welcome it. :)

Last edited by Dancemachine55 on 12/10/2011 11:29:37 PM

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Jawknee
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:31:20 PM

As I said above there is evidence that this game started development a long time ago.

http://playstationlifestyle.net/2011/12/03/the-last-of-us-may-have-started-development-in-2006/

Last edited by Jawknee on 12/10/2011 11:31:31 PM

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tridon
Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 11:52:03 PM
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First off, kudos to Naughty Dog for trying something new before the end of this generation and not following their usual routine (an Uncharted racing game, anyone?). It also makes me think that Uncharted 4 will be saved for the PlayStation 4... possibly as a launch title. If that's the case, that's the perfect idea, if you ask me.

Secondly, I LOVE the title of this game. "The Last of Us"... it's direct and chilling. It's also an unusual title for a video game and I think that's why I like it so much. It sounds more like the title for a movie or a novel.

This looks really, really cool. I can definitely see it being intense and I definitely see the similarities between it and I Am Legend, as others have said. At the end of the trailer when the two characters burst through the doors and into the street, I was brought right back to the environments in Enslaved: Odyssey to the West... and personally, that's not a bad thing.

With it having an extremely fresh and original look to it and Naughty Dog behind it, The Last of Us is an easy Day 1 buy for me. And this is coming from a guy who, just yesterday, told his brother that he doesn't have the time or money for video games anymore and would only buy titles for now and on that were part of his favourite franchises (i.e. Metal Gear Solid, God of War, Uncharted, Mortal Kombat and any Team ICO or thatgamecompany game). I think I can just jot this down under Uncharted and say that I made a mistake. ;)

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Kai200X
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 12:16:18 AM
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Now the only question is... WHEN?! I can't wait to play it!

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Bloodysilence19
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 12:20:17 AM
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If anyone is wondering who the girl voice is its Ashley Johnshon look up her twitter @TheVulcanSalute

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SnipeySnake
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 12:33:50 AM
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Is this the alternative to Uncharted Racing? xD

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johnld
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 1:24:21 AM
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SOLD!!!! sounds like enslaved, loved the game, but with naughty dog at the wheel its going to be a hell of a lot better. I only have 1 concern, babysitting. i hate doing that. hated it in enslaved and that little babysitting event in bayonetta.

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___________
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 4:03:09 AM
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looks like exactly what i am alive should of been!
i just wish a different studio was working on this.
a game like this needs a really in depth believable story, and ND, well, there as famous for that as Ferrari is for toilet paper!
ive always been wondering why a game like this has not come out, its basically the evolution to survival horror.
well, finally looks like the wait is over!
the survival horror genre is back!

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Beamboom
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 4:12:02 AM
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I agree with the Jawk camp, this doesn't look like zombies. And thank heavens for that. I sense *some* creativity here, and I'm luvin' it.

Regarding movies this reminded me just as much of "The Road" as it did to "I Am Legend", but both movies are amongst my favourites so this looks promising nonetheless.

But I also sense strict linearity. It looks very Uncharted'ish in those regards. But it's too soon to say. *Definitely* on my radar.

Last edited by Beamboom on 12/11/2011 4:15:27 AM

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nogoat23
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 5:01:00 AM
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I love that great talent can overcome cliche. There are so many apocalypse stories out there, but I'm genuinely interested in this one. Also, does that girl remind anyone else of Ellen Page?

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Naksy
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 5:04:25 AM
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It's people, infected with a disease and a rage to kill... If they ain't zombie's, must be close/distant relatives :-)

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Beamboom
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 5:37:30 AM

Well, relatives maybe :)

But if you notice their speed, these guys are definitely not slow moving rotten meatbags like those other cliches. These guys are something completely different. If anything they remind me more of the Alien creatures than a zombie. But they used to be human (that's clear too) so they can't be aliens either.

But the dialogue between the father and daughter (who I believe is their relation) reminds me so much of The Road. I put my money on that ND in some upcoming interview will refer to The Road in one way or another.

Last edited by Beamboom on 12/11/2011 5:42:06 AM

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Jawknee
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 10:39:26 AM

Zombies are the dead reanimated into the undead. They don't feel pain and usually aren't agile and fast. These creature are very much alive and feel pain. So they're not zombies. People really should pay more attention. The video they had of the ant on their site was of a BBC documentary about a fungus called cordyceps. This is something entirely different than the over done zombie outbreak. These creatures are no more zombies than the creatures depicted in Richard Mathason's novel I Am Legend.

Beam, I also was reminded of The Road.

Last edited by Jawknee on 12/11/2011 10:46:04 AM

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Ultimadream
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 5:46:49 AM
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I like Naughty Dog, but this project just doesn't interest me. I have had enough of Post-apocalyptic settings. Even if it isn't 1st person, I just can't get excited over it. Same with Viral outbreaks, it's just happened too much in the media recently. I like everything Naughty Dog has done, so I will give it a try, but It's not something I will follow closely.

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DIsmael85
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 6:43:29 AM
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Three words: Day One Purchase!

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FullmetalX10
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 7:15:19 AM
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When I watched the trailer I was like :O Especially at the end with the ruined city looking all fancy and lush, I'm glad Naughty Dog is making this, though I really didn't expect it. Now we're assured of colorful and unique environments and a great story which is most important to me. I'm sure it will be a great game and it's a D1P for sure.

Also that girl reminds me of Ellen Page, would be awesome if they got her doing the mo-cap and voice :D

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BikerSaint
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 9:48:08 AM
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Count me in.

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rickytocky
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 9:51:34 AM
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its little ellen page

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sha4dowknight05
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 10:16:19 AM
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I was reallt surpised to see this was going to be developed by naughty dog. This doesn't look like their kind of genre. BUt steering towards new hieghts isn't a bad idea either.,

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Lairfan
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 10:43:30 AM
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Best surprise of the VGAs right here! The graphics somehow look better than Uncharted 3 only a couple months after its release, the story, characters, and dialogue so far look appropriate for this setting and just plain good, and I'm loving the survival aspect they've put on it.

But above all else, I'm glad ND is getting a new game on the PS3 before the next gen starts. They're stretching their wings and giving Uncharted a break (which is a good tactic, especially if they want to make Uncharted 4 a PS4 launch title). And they're finally gonna try their hand at the post-apocalyptic genre, and I cannot wait to see how they've revolutionized it.

All I need to know now is when it comes out and I'll go preorder it.

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Clamedeus
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 10:46:41 AM
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I want!

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LetoAtreides82
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 10:54:05 AM
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This reveal trailer is amazing, and best of all it's from Naughty Dog.

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weerd
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 11:42:02 AM
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Wow. This looks like it's going to be rather intriguing.

Was expecting that Naughty Dog would move to a new IP once the next iteration of the console came about (PS4), but glad to see the PS3 is still going to be getting lots o' love from one of the best developers out there!

Looking forward to learning more about the game!

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CrusaderForever
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 12:03:05 PM
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This proves 2 things for me.

1. This game is going to be amazing because the subject matter is intriguing and Naughty Dog is the developer.

2. Uncharted 4 will be a PS4 exclusive launch title!!! Really looking forward to both!

Last edited by CrusaderForever on 12/11/2011 12:05:04 PM

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Twistedfloyd
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 1:15:56 PM
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This looks really cool. Kudos to ND for taking a chance on this new IP. It's also being directed by two of the writers of Among Thieves so I'm very pumped as that's my favorite Uncharted game even though I know this will be nothing like Uncharted.

Like the characters a lot as well from this trailer. Are we going to start getting a new Naughty Dog game every year? That'd be sweet if we got an Uncharted game one year and something else the next that was completely different.

ND is unstoppable.

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AcHiLLiA
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 2:07:22 PM
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It's from Naughty Dog, so many reasons why to be interested in their games.

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Douchebaguette
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 2:15:17 PM
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We have to love how each series Naughty Dog brings out tends to be more darker than their previous work.

Naughty Dog: developer that doesn't let us down. Unlike many other badly executed zombie titles (*ahem* *cough* Dead Island* cough*), we need not worry for we can expect ND to add a simple yet surprising element to make it an inspiring title. Inspiring I tell you.

P.S. The girl reminds me of Juno for some reason.

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Highlander
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 8:20:18 PM

The story has a darker tone, but the imagery was bright, and beautiful. Yest there was blood, but it wasn't like the rest of the palette therefore had to be muted. I love their (ND) approach to game art.

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BigBoss4ever
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 2:41:12 PM
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sounds like Resident Evil + I am Legend + top notch graphics to me, but might work out well, will see...

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Jawknee
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 3:18:26 PM

What do you mean "might"? Resident Evil was a stellar horror franchise and I Am Legend was an excellent novel. Throw Naughty Dog in and you have an instant recipe for success.

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wambo
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 3:39:08 PM
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another day 1 purchase game for me by naughty dog, they are on a roll an they mean business, so glad they are part of sony's first party studio's

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Jaylynn
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 4:39:44 PM
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Yo that sh** looks hot. It looks like it has a I Am Legend kind of feel to it.

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Highlander
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 8:18:48 PM
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Wow.

That's all I have.

Wow. I want more news.

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Mogreen
Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 8:49:55 PM
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The Last of Us... Great PS3 games before we go full speed into PS4.

On topic it looks amazing. I have been waiting on a survival/action/stealth game that had an emotional story and gameplay where ammo is scarce and you have to conserve and share ammo with a partner or 2.

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Robochic
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 @ 5:41:21 PM
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ND has another #1 on their hands, can't wait for this game to release.

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Mystearica
Thursday, December 15, 2011 @ 2:43:35 AM
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Doesn't the girl really look like Ellen Paige?

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