Johnson is returning to the role after seven years with Neil Druckman-directed sequel The Last of Us Part II, which Sony released June 19. In the original game, Ellie was a child navigating a 9 years ago, The Last of Us. proved video games can be better than movies. A lasting legacy. by Hayes Madsen. June 8, 2022. Naughty Dog / Sony Interactive Entertainment. Naughty Dog has always Developed by the acclaimed studio Naughty Dog, "The Last of Us" is widely seen as one of the best gaming franchises of the last decade. The first installment, which launched on the PlayStation 3 in 2013 and PlayStation 4 the following year, introduced gamers to Ellie and Joel, survivors of a deadly plague that has wiped out much of humanity. The Last of Us - Story Trailer. Now, Joel is the main protagonist of the game who deals heavily with his emotions, which stem from grief. He is the main, playable character throughout the majority of the game, but it’s his relationship with a 14-year-old orphan, Ellie (who has a secret of her own), that defines Ellie herself as a major character. Interest around The Last of Us has been steady ever since the sequel was released, and doubly so after the confirmation of the HBO TV series. It’s certain that Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay will bring their own take on Joel and Ellie, but these characters and all of the characters in the series are well developed in the games already. H BO’s The Last of Us arrives on 01/15/23, and several major The Last of Us characters from the game have been confirmed for the show. The live-action Last of Us characters will see 20 years February 27, 2023. Liane Hentscher/HBO. The Last of Us, HBO’s hit series based on the best-selling video game franchise, seems to have found a sweet spot in the cultural zeitgeist: the sci-fi But games like The Last of Us are slowly changing that perception with gripping storytelling and compelling characters that alter the gaming landscape entirely. Updated on December 20th, 2022 by Jordan Iacobucci: HBO Max's highly-anticipated live-action adaptation of The Last of Us is nearing its premiere, causing a renewed interest in the 7oPCG.