Tag: The Last of Us

PSX 2016: Holy Crap! ‘The Last Of Us: Part 2’ Is Happening!

by The_acz

Awwww yeah, it’s happening!

After 3 years, of asking and speculation, 2013 critical darling The Last of Us is finally getting its sequel. Revealed at PSX 2016 this past weekend, the trailer and game take place a couple of years after the original Last of Us and features a now 19 year old Ellie who has been hardened and is now seeking revenge by wanting to kill everyone who poses a threat to her. What exactly happened to cause this? We don’t know! Naughty Dog hasn’t provided anything else, so expect the game to not release anytime in the next year or 2. Are you excited for this sequel? Do you think they should have continued this series? Watch the reveal trailer and tell us below!

 

‘The Last Of Us’ Film Adaptation Has Entered Development Hell!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Back in March of 2014, Naughty Dog revealed that Screen Gems and Sam Raimi were working on a film adaptation of Naughty Dog’s own acclaimed PS3/PS4 title, The Last of Us.

Naturally, those of us that fell in love with the game, its incredible emotion, and its fully realized post-apocalyptic world were extremely excited at the possibility, especially with a name like Sam Raimi attached.

Sadly, it sounds like things were a little too good to be true, and that the film won’t be happening any time soon. Actually, based on IGN’s recent interview with Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann, the film hasn’t been worked on since shortly after it was announced:

“I know I said in an interview a while back we had a table read, got the script to a good place and it kind of entered development hell like these things tend to do. There hasn’t been any work done on it in over a year and a half.”

Dang.

The interview also notes that Naughty Dog hasn’t heard from Sony in some time in regards to the Uncharted film that’s slated for June 30th, 2017, so it really hasn’t been a great day for Naughty Dog fans excited for either film.

In any case, why not play the always fun game of speculative casting? Who would you like to see as Nathan Drake? How about The Last of Us’ Ellie? Sound out below!

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The Premiere Episode Of ‘Dr. 1Up’ Diagnoses Solid Snake!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: I can’t wait for more Dr. 1Up.

The web series premiered today as part of the newly re-launched Machinima Prime. In the series, the biggest and most fearsome names in the video game universe – including Master Chief (Halo), Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) and Nathan Drake(Uncharted), Raiden (Mortal Kombat) – visit Dr. 1Up in his office so he can treat their ailments.

The series starts in the doctor’s waiting room, and we get a great cameo from The Last Of Us alumni Joel and Ellie.

Here’s the series’ synopsis:

Dr. 1Up is visited each week in his office by the biggest and most fearsome names in the video game world – including Master Chief (Halo), Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) and Nathan Drake (Uncharted), Raiden (Mortal Kombat), and much more – so he can treat each character’s ailments. Dr. 1Up is directed by Ukrainian Yuri Baranofsky (Break A Leg, The Temp Life, Leap Year) and written by Woody Tondorf (The Morning After, The Dark Knight Legacy).  The series stars Noel Carroll as Dr. 1Up, YouTube personality Bree Essrig as Nurse Janet and Haley Mancini (Most Popular Girls In School, Smosh’s 16 bit High, Mad Men) as Dovahkiin. Additionally, each episode will feature notable actors and YouTube personalities including Inside Gaming Host Adam Kovic who plays Master Chief and premiere voiceover star Matthew Mercer (Attack on Titan, Destiny, Arkham Origins, Resident Evil) who portrays Solid Snake.

Take a look at the Solid Snake episode below, and be sure to subscribe for more!

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E3 2014: Sony Teases Us With New ‘Uncharted 4’ Footage

by Josh Jackson

While it shouldn’t have been much of a surprise, I was a little taken aback when a new Uncharted title was confirmed to be in the works for the PS4 late last year. With the success of The Last Of Us, I fully expected developer Naughty Dog to fully focus their efforts on expanding that universe instead of returning to the world of thieves that was so thoroughly explored across three games starring Nathan Drake. Still, the thought of a new title in the popular series is easy to get excited about, which is why Sony closed their E3 press conference with a glimpse at what we can expect come 2015.

Seemingly taking place years after Drake’s last adventure, the treasure hunter is spotted waking up in the middle of the jungle while a conversation plays in the background between him and his longtime companion, Sully, explaining how they’re going to chase after one last job together. But Nathan is older. He’s been out of the treasure hunting game for years. It’s hinted at that he might not know what he’s dealing with anymore. But this last job will be an easy one… or will it? As Sully says, they’re never easy.

Some heavy themes are being hinted at with this fourth game, now titled A Thief’s End. Will this really be Drake’s final adventure? Or is the title hinting at a different tragedy is in the cards for one of his friends?

The trailer doesn’t give us a whole lot to go by, so let the speculation begin! What are you hoping to see in what can potentially be the last Uncharted game? Sound off below!

E3 2014: ‘The Last Of Us: Remastered’ Will Launch On July 29th

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: During last night’s Sony E3 press conference, the company finally revealed when PS4 players will be able to get their hands on The Last of Us.

The game will be available digitally and in-store on July 29th. Sony also revealed a gorgeous new trailer that shows us what the new version will actually look like.

Naughty Dog says that “The trailer is full 1080p and rendered in 60fps, which is what we’re targeting for the game. We’re working on various improvements such as higher resolution character models, improved lighting and shadows, upgraded textures, functionality unique to the PS4 controller and more. You’ll get the complete The Last of Us experience as the PS4 version includes the highest rated DLC exclusive to PlayStation, Left Behind, all difficulty modes (including Grounded Mode the newest, hardest difficulty level) for single player and both our multiplayer map packs, Abandoned Territories and Reclaimed Territories.”

Take a look at the new trailer below, and let us know if you plan on picking this one up.

The First ‘The Last Of Us Remastered’ Trailer Shows Little, Is Still Exciting

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Sony just announced The Last of Us Remastered yesterday, and today the publisher has launched the game’s first trailer.

The video is filled with quotes of praise from various outlets, and only showcases a small piece of (albeit gorgeous) footage. It’s still pretty exciting as, well, we’re getting The Last of Us on PS4, so take a look at the video below, and let us know if you’ll be playing again on Sony’s newest console!

‘The Last Of Us Remastered’ Officially Announced For PS4

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: A few weeks back it was rumoured that The Last of Us would be making its way to Sony’s PS4 this Summer.

Sony has just made the rumour official by announcing The Last of Us Remastered on their official blog. The added power of the PS4 has allowed the team at Naughty Dog (the port is being handled internally… always good news) to “remaster an already phenomenal looking The Last of Us in 1080p with a list of upgrades including higher resolution character models, improved shadows and lighting, upgraded textures, along with even more improvements.”

The Last of Us has won over 200 Game of the Year Awards (including a couple from us at Geekscape) and I’m beyond excited to hear that it’s coming to Sony’s newest console, both because I really want to play the game again, and I’m also happy that gamers who missed out on the stellar game the first time around will be getting another chance to play.

The remastered edition will include the base game, plus all of the expansions (including the excellent single-player chapter, Left Behind), and will also feature an “exclusive director’s commentary for all in-game cinematics featuring Creative Director and Writer, Neil Druckmann; Voice Actor, Troy Baker, who plays Joel; and BAFTA Award winning Voice Actress, Ashley Johnson, who plays Ellie.”

The Last of Us Remastered will release this Summer. Will you be picking it up?

Is ‘The Last Of Us’ Coming To The PS4?

by Josh Jackson

While we might not be getting a sequel to The Last Of Us anytime soon, we could be getting the next best thing instead if a recent report is to be believed.

In an interview with the Turkish website Multiplayer,  PlayStation’s Eurasian Software Market Manager Sercan Sulun stated that the game that many consider 2013’s game of the year could be heading to the Playstation 4 as early as this summer, complete with enhanced graphics and the Left Behind DLC included on disc.

The translation states:

“There is no information about a new The Last of Us game but I can share this knowledge; as of this summer, The Last of Us will be on the PS4. Both on PSN and physically.”

“The PS4 version will also include the DLC so you will be able to play ‘Left Behind’ as well.”

This is good news for someone like me who never picked up the original and is DYING to play something great on the PS4, even if it’s a port of a game that’s less than a year old. If nothing else, this puts the entirety of the game in one neat package for all to enjoy.

Will you be picking up this version of the game assuming this information becomes official? Comment below!

Source: IGN.com

‘The Last Of Us’ Feature Film In Development From Screen Gems And Sam Raimi

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: I really was not expecting to read this today: A feature film based on Naughty Dog’s incredible The Last of Us is in the works.

As a huge fan of the game, I’m not really sure how to feel about the news, as at this point I simply don’t see how player actions and plot of the deeply affecting title could translate into something non-interactive. The film will be written by the game’s writer/director Neil Druckmann however, which can only be a good thing for the end product.

Here’s the full announcement. Be sure to let us know what you think of the news. Also, who would you like to see playing the roles from the game?

Screen Gems will distribute the live action film THE LAST OF US based on the critically-acclaimed PlayStation®3 exclusive video game, developed by Naughty Dog. Neil Druckmann, the Creative Director for the game, will also write the script for the film. On behalf of Naughty Dog, the project will be produced by Co-Presidents’ Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra, as well as Creative Director Neil Druckmann and Game Director Bruce Straley, along with Sam Raimi via their Ghost House Pictures banner.

 

Clint Culpepper, Screen Gems’ President, stated, “Screen Gems’ Brian Dukes and Eric Ling brought this game to my attention insisting we go after it. When I saw the quality of the storytelling, I knew the audience for this project was far greater than just the gaming community and that Neil Druckmann must write the screenplay. I am thrilled that SCEA’s Riley Russell was able to get me in front of Neil and Evan Wells to plead my case. And Sam and his team at Ghost House round out the perfect team to help realize Neil’s vision.”

 

“Our partnership with Sam Raimi, Ghost House Pictures, and Screen Gems to develop a film based on The Last of Us universe is a perfect fit,” said Evan Wells, Naughty Dog’s Co-President. “Since our game released last June, we’ve talked with many companies about making a film, but we couldn’t have found better partners who share our creative vision and high standards. We look forward to collaborating with Sam, his team, and Screen Gems, to make a movie that will thrill fans of The Last of Us and general audiences worldwide.”

 

The rich and visceral story of The Last of Us, which was released in June of 2013, follows hardened survivor, Joel, and Ellie, a young and capable girl, on their journey through a radically transformed world. Set twenty years after an infectious pandemic spread by the cordyceps virus ravaged the course of humanity, these two people, who were brought together by chance, must make life-altering decisions in order to survive. The Last of Us explores themes of survival, loyalty, love, and redemption in an emotionally charged expedition across a post-epidemic United States.

 

The Last of Us has received worldwide recognition for its innovation in storytelling and gameplay, garnering over 200 global Game of the Year awards from notable outlets such as USA Today, E! Online, Yahoo!, and IGN. The post-apocalyptic video game also took home 10 wins at this year’s Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences D.I.C.E. Awards – including Game of the Year, Outstanding Innovation in Gaming and Character Performance. Additionally, The Last of Us also won a Writers Guild of America award for “Outstanding Achievement in Writing for Video Games” and leads nominations for the British Academy of Film and Television Video Game (BAFTA) Awards with 10.

Yep. Still having a hard time wrapping my head around it.

‘The Last Of Us: Left Behind’ Opening Cinematic Revealed, Release Date Confirmed

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Last week, the release date of Naughty Dog’s highly anticipated The Last of Us DLC, Left Behind was apparently leaked by the add-on’s PSN listing. The developer has just debuted the opening cinematic for the all-new chapter, and in doing so, has confirmed its February 14th release date.

The cinematic is an extension of IGN’s earlier preview, and shows off her loving (and doomed to fail) relationship with her best friend, Riley. You can watch the cinematic below, as well as a brand new developer diary following the cinematic.

Are you ready to have your heart ripped out all over again?

Again, The Last of Us: Left Behind hits PSN on February 14th for $14.99.

Has PSN Leaked ‘The Last Of Us: Left Behind’s Release Date?

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Just a few days back we showed you a new trailer for the first single-player DLC for The Last of Us, and now we may know just when we’ll be able to play it.

The PSN page for the add-on states that The Last of Us: Left Behind will launch on February 14th, 2014. Of course, there’s no official word on this yet, but if it turns out to be correct, this Valentine’s Day is going to be busy (season two of House of Cards also launches that day).

Have you had an opportunity to play The Last of Us yet? How excited are you for this DLC? Sound out below!

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New ‘The Last Of Us: Left Behind’ Trailer Shows The Lighter Side Of Ellie

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: No release date on this one yet (damn), but IGN today debuted a new look at The Last of Us: Left Behind, the first single-player DLC for seemingly everyone’s favourite title of 2013.

The video shows a clearly younger Ellie, who seems substantially more innocent and fun than the Ellie that we came to know in the main campaign. It reveals little about the DLC itself, but I’m pretty confident in saying that it’s probably going to break all of our hearts… all over again.

Take a look at the new trailer below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to The Last of Us: Left Behind. The DLC still doesn’t have a release date, but it’ll cost $14.99 whenever it hits PSN.

‘Lego The Last Of Us’ Would Be The Best Game Ever!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefy: From Brian Anderson, the creator of Lego Breaking Bad, comes Lego The Last of Us, the next game that will never, ever, ever (ever) exist, even though it would be totally incredible if it did:

You’d play the hell out of it, wouldn’t you? At least the real game is getting some sweet DLC, right?

‘The Last Of Us: Left Behind’ DLC Revealed

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Along with the reveal of a brand-new Uncharted during last night’s PS4 launch event, Naughty Dog also revealed the first piece of single-player DLC for this year’s incredible The Last of Us.

It’s called The Last of Us: Left Behind, and it’s a prequel tale that goes into the backstory of Ellie and her good friend, Riley. It actually looks pretty similar to the game’s excellent tie in comic, The Last of Us: American Dreams, but I can’t imagine that it would follow the same plot.

In any case, take a look at the teaser below, and let us know what you think. Details are scarce, but I’m a huge fan of The Last of Us, and I’ll be sure to fill you in as soon as we learn more.

‘The Last Of Us’ DLC Announcement Coming This Week!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: So it’s not an announcement about the much anticipated DLC for The Last of Us, but at least it lets us know when that announcement will be.

Naughty Dog’s Bruce Strayley posted to his twitter today that a reveal is coming this week. No word (of course) on what type of DLC will be announced, but I’m sure that anything will be welcome, as we’re all itching to jump back into this world.

Take a look at the embedded tweet below, and let us know how much you loved the game!

Learn About The Sound Design Of ‘The Last Of Us’ In A New Developer Video!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Just yesterday, Sound Works Collection debuted a fantastic Man of Steel featurette focussed entirely on the film’s amazing sound design. Today, they’ve done the same thing with June 14th’s other majour release, Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us.

The game is selling like hot cakes, and for good reason: this is possibly one of the most intense, frightening, and beautiful gaming experiences ever crafted. From graphics, to gameplay, and of course, sound, The Last of Us is a masterpiece by all counts.

The video features Game Director Bruce Straley, Creative Director Neil Druckmann, Senior Sound Designer Derrick Espino, Audio Lead Phillip Kovats, Senior Audio Programmer Jonathan Lanier, and Music Manager, Jonathan Mayer, and is a must-watch for anyone that’s interested in the game.

Watch the featurette below, and be sure to let us know what you think of the game!

This Live Action ‘The Last Of Us’ Trailer Will Change You

by Shane O'Hare

Almost a week away from release, The Last of Us ad train is leaving the station. This compelling and well thought out TV commercial was done in a very clever way. Usually “Live Action” trailers are just some dude dressed as the character, this is different.

Grab your copy of The Last of Us June 14th!

First ‘The Last Of Us’ Multiplayer Footage Now Online!

by Derek Kraneveldt

We’re just 11 days away from the highly anticipated release of Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us, and the first footage from the game’s multiplayer mode has just found its way online.

The video comes from Polish gaming site BossBattleComing, and therefore is a little tough to understand, but you can at least get a good sense of what the standard ‘Deathmatch’ mode will look and feel like. The game will have plenty of other multiplayer modes, possibly including a rumoured large-map, open world, awesome sounding survival option. Sounds good to me.

Regardless of multiplayer, I’m dying to jump into the world of The Last of Us. The game releases on June 14th, and will certainly be a contender for Game of the Year. Watch the Deathmatch footage below, and let us know if you’re excited!

Naughty Dog’s ‘The Last Of Us’ Has Incredible Audio, Watch A New Trailer!

by Derek Kraneveldt

It’s easy to see that Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us has some amazing visuals, but we had no idea just how incredible the game would sound. A new trailer for the game has been released featuring composer Gustavo Santaolalla, and spotlighting some of the beautiful audio we’ll be hearing throughout our The Last of Us journey.

The Last of Us releases on June 14th, and is bound to be one of the best games of 2013. Pre-order customers will get full access to the digital soundtrack, so if you like what you hear in the trailer below, get on it! I’m beyond excited to jump into this world, how about you?

New TV Spot Released For Naughty Dog’s ‘The Last Of Us’

by Derek Kraneveldt

It’s nearly time to play The Last of Us!

Naughty Dog’s latest is barely a month away from its worldwide release, and Sony has premiered a cool new TV spot to advertise that fact. The video features some beautiful scenery, and has our heroine Ellie justifying the actions that the characters have taken to survive as long as they have.

The Last of Us is going to be incredible, there’s no doubt in my mind about that. I can’t wait to pick up a copy, have you preordered yours? The Last of Us hits stores worldwide on June 14th. There’s also an awesome tie-in comic set before the events of the game to get you up to speed!

Meet The Infected In A New Trailer For ‘The Last of Us’

by Derek Kraneveldt

An awesome new behind-the-scenes trailer for Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us has just been released. The video features The Last of Us creative director Neil Druckmann (who also wrote the awesome prequel comic) and director Bruce Straley, and explains the inspiration for the many infected that the game features.

I’ve been thoroughly impressed with every piece of media we’ve seen from the game, and this one is no different. It’s easy to see just how proud and heartfelt the two are when talking about the title, and I cannot wait to experience the fruits of Naughty Dog’s labour.

Watch the new trailer below, and let us know what you think! The Last of Us releases on June 14th.

Geekscape Comics: Preview ‘The Last Of Us: American Dreams’ Issue One!

by Derek Kraneveldt

If you’ve been keeping up with the consistent coverage we’ve been giving Naughty Dog’s upcoming survival/horror/action title, The Last of Us, then you know full well just how excited we are for its release. Every image, every trailer, every clip has been utterly fantastic, and coming from a studio like Naughty Dog, it’s easy to see that The Last of Us is set to be one of the best games of 2013.

To get you up to speed in this terrifying new world, Neil Druckmann, lead writer on The Last of Us, and comic artist/writer/sensation Faith Erin Hicks have crafted a prequel tale that introduces us to the game’s heroine, Ellie, and takes us through her post-apocolypic journey (which of course, eventually leads us to Joel and the events of the game).

Issue #1 of the four issue miniseries is now available at your local comic store. If you’re a digital reader (or outside of North America), you’ll have to wait until April 10th when American Dreams hits Dark Horse Digital.

Take a peek at some preview pages from issue one below! Already pick the book up? Let us know how it is! The Last of Us releases worldwide on June 14th.

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Watch A New Red Band Trailer For Naughty Dog’s ‘The Last of Us’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Late last night, Naughy Dog released an affective new red band trailer for their upcoming title, The Last of Us. This new preview definitely gives us a better sense of the main characters and mentalities in the game, and seems to cover quite the span of time. The game’s plot is further elaborated in this video as well, and as expected, sounds intriguing as hell.

The Last of Us looks absolutely incredible, and I can’t wait to get my hands on it. Watch the new trailer below, and let us know what you think! The Last of Us releases worldwide on June 14th.

‘The Last Of Us’ Delayed Until June

by Derek Kraneveldt

Sigh… first Bioshock Infinite suffered numerous delays, and now this.

 

Naughty Dog revealed today that their upcoming survival-adventure, The Last of Us will be coming a few weeks later than expected. The game was initially set to hit store shelves on May 7th, but that date has been pushed back to June 14th.

 

The Last of Us looks absolutely phenomenal. In my opinion, Naughty Dog can take all the time they need, I’ll be picking this one up on day one regardless.

 

Read the press release below, and let us know if you’ll be buying the game!

 

The Last of Us is an ambitious project. In many ways it may be Naughty Dog’s most ambitious project to date – brand new universe and cast of characters, brand new tech, brand new genre, not to mention it’s easily the longest campaign Naughty Dog has ever made.

 

As we entered the final phase of development for The Last of Us, we came to realize just how massive Joel and Ellie’s journey is. But instead of cutting corners or compromising our vision, we came to the tough decision that the game deserved a few extra weeks to ensure every detail of The Last of Us was up to Naughty Dog’s internal high standards.

 

As a team we pride ourselves on setting a very high quality bar for every aspect of our games – gameplay, story, art, design, technology and more. We want to make sure The Last of Us raises that bar even further – for ourselves, and most importantly, for you, our fans.

 

The extra wait will be very short and your patience will be rewarded. Update your calendars. You won’t even have to change seasons. The Last of Us will be available June 14th, 2013. Until then, know that we will be working extremely hard to deliver an experience that matches your high expectations.

 

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Source: Playstation Blog

Geekscape’s 13 Things To Look Forward To In 2013!

by GeekscapeStaff

So, while everyone is busy looking back at 2012 (it’s in the past guys!), here at Geekscape we’re looking forward to the future! While we may not yet have hoverboards or robot butlers, there are still plenty of good things coming this year.

13. Geekscape Goes Live!

Starting this week Geekscape goes live. Yep, you heard (read) that right. Now, not only do you get a weekly podcast but from here on out you’ll get a live show where you can call in and talk to us. We’ve got plenty of awesome guests coming next year so stay tuned to this site to see just who will be on the show. Oh, and don’t worry, Jonathan won’t be the only one on air.

12. Big Doc Of The Dead Announcements

We can’t tell you what they are yet. But we’ve got some big Doc Of The Dead announcements coming your way. Seriously, we can’t tell you yet.

11. Ni no Kuni’s Western Release

This one might be flying under most of your radars but we here at Geekscape are such big fans of both Level-5 (the Professor Layton series) and Studio Ghibli (Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, etc.) that it has become hard for us to contain our excitement. Both the Nintendo DS and PS3 versions of the game have sold well in Japan, and when the PS3 version finally hits later this month we’ll be rushing to play this RPG version of a Hayao Miyazaki film. There’s no word on the DS version leaving to Japan but here’s to hoping that we’ll also see it soon.

10. The Superior Spider-Man

Already one of the most controversial stories from Marvel, this new era of Spider-Man shows quite a bit of promise and we’re pretty damn excited to see where writer Dan Slott takes it.  The first issue of Superior Spider-Man hits shelves next week and it’s definitely going to be at the top of our stacks. Well, most of us at least. Writer Shawn Madden already has three of the variant covers on hold.

9. The Conclusion Of “Death Of The Family”

One of the year’s biggest and best stories won’t conclude until February and we are on the edge of our seats wondering what’s going to happen next. Who is going to live? Who is going to die? Did Batgirl get her mothers finger on ice quick enough? How else will The Joker torture the Bat-family? While some of the New 52 may be disappointing the hell out of us, Scott Snyder has not failed to deliver and we can’t wait to see just how this story ends. Just…don’t kill Damian’s dog.

8. The Last Of Us

Want to get excited for a new IP? Watch this, watch this, and now you can’t wait. Not a PS3 owner? Buy one; Naughty Dog’s new game will be worth it.

The game was announced at the 2011 Spike VGA’s, and since that day (December 10th, 2011 to be exact), it’s been right at the top of my radar. It’s still tough for me to believe that The Last of Us is a current generation title. The game hits shelves (and my PS3) on May 7th, 2013.

7. Wondercon

Wondercon returns to Anaheim this year and Geekscape couldn’t be more excited. We’ll have surprise guests and announcements at the Geekscape booth and if last year is any indication, Wondercon in Southern California is shaping up to be the next big thing. Yes, it’s just a warm up to San Diego, but for people looking for something more manageable with more accessibility to creators and exclusives, Wondercon fits the bill. Plus, it’s still very, very much about comic books… and San Diego can’t really say that anymore.

6. The Walking Dead

After a strong end to a generally underwhelming second season, we really didn’t know what to expect when AMC’s The Walking Dead returned in the latter half of 2012. We certainly didn’t think we’d see 8 phenomenal episodes in a row, that’s for sure. Now that 2013 is upon us, we’re eagerly awaiting the second half of the season (beginning February 10th). Shit is about to hit the fan, and we couldn’t be more excited!

Not that those 8 episodes is all that The Walking Dead will be bringing us this year. A fourth season of the show was recently confirmed, a first person shooter is on its way via Activision, and let’s not forget 12 new issues of the phenomenal monthly comic by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard.

It’s going to be a great year for zombie fans. We just hope that we hear something from Telltale before 2013 is up!

5. Marvel & ABC’s S.H.I.E.L.D.

If you say you’re not excited for Marvel bringing their cinematic universe to television, then we have to say that you’re out of your mind. With the return of Clark Gregg as Agent Coulson teamed up with Joss Whedon writing the pilot mixed with the endless possibilities of expanding the Marvel Cinematic Universe even further every week, this may just be the television series we’re most looking forward to.

4. GTA V

Whoever said you can’t go home again obviously never lived in San Andreas, because GTA V is coming this spring (we’re betting the same Rockstar Games release window of late April) and with it comes the return of the greatest locale in any GTA game. We can’t wait to meet the crew, pull some heists, run over bystanders (who should know better by now), off-road it through the backwoods, para-glide, swim with sharks, pilot a sub and explore the world of GTA V. If there’s a game we’re looking forward to the most this year, this is it.

3. A Year Full Of Geektastic Movies

If you thought this year was a good year at the movies then you obviously haven’t been paying attention to next year’s line-up. We could easily make a list alone based on the releases that are coming to theaters with films such as Man Of Steel, Star Trek Into Darkness, The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug, The Wolverine, Pacific Rim, GI Joe: Retaliation, Thor: The Dark World, Evil Dead and many more. Oh, how many more there are.

2. San Diego Comic-Con

No matter how many awesome movies and videogames come out in May and June, our summers are always anchored by Geekscape’s yearly trip to SDCC in July and hanging at the Geekscape booth. And 2013 promises to be the best year yet, with the return of the Geekscape booth, tons of geek meetups, awesome exclusives to buy and breaking news about pretty much EVERYTHING. It’s Spring Break for Geeks and Geekscape is king of the beach. Specific Geekscape things that we’re looking forward to are the return of Shawn Madden’s Trivia contests for prizes, Shane O’Hare’s Brony Cosplay and making another year’s worth of friends!

1. Iron Man 3/The Start Of Marvel Studios “Phase Two”

Sure, we already covered the movies that would be hitting theaters. But when Marvel’s The Avengers  (aka the biggest movie of 2012) ended, we all wanted more. So, there’s no question as to why Shane Black’s Iron Man 3 got it’s own position at the top of our list. Lets be honest here and admit that we can’t wait to see Robert Downey Jr. suit back up again and begin Marvel Studios “Phase Two”. With Shane Black, the man behind Lethal Weapon and The Last Boy Scout, in the directing chair and an all-star cast that includes Ben Kingsley as Iron Man’s arch-nemesis The Mandarin, this promises to not only be Tony Stark’s best cinematic outing but quite possibly Marvel Studios best as well.

Did we miss something that’s on your list? Do you think things should be in a different order? What do you mean you still haven’t read Amazing Spider-Man #700?! Sound off in the box below! As big a year as 2012 was, it looks like for us geeks, 2013 is set to be even bigger!

Watch An AWESOME New Trailer For Naughty Dog’s ‘The Last Of Us’!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Ever since The Last of Us was announced all the way back in December of last year, I’ve been eagerly awaiting each piece of footage, every bit of news, every single image… you get the picture: I’m excited as hell for this game.

As many of you are aware, just four nights ago Spike TV aired their annual Video Game Awards (the very same awards where The Last of Us was announced). A new trailer for the game was shown, and the official release date was also announced! The Last of Us will hit shelves on May 17th, 2012.

That very same preview has now officially been release online! Check it out below, and let us know what you think!

Honestly, The Last of Us looks absolutely incredible. I’m still bewildered that any game from this generation can even look like this. I cannot wait to get my hands on it!

‘The Last Of Us’ Shocking GamesCom Trailer Or Why I Am Getting A PS3

by Shane O'Hare

Just out of Cologne is a trailer for Naughty Dogs newest game, The Last of Us. This is the most uncomfortable yet “I-can’t-look-away” trailer I’ve seen all year. This game is the reason I will go buy a PS3. Watch with me.

 

The Last of Us doesn’t have a release date yet, but check out the official website for more details and to pre-order the game.

The Last of Us Provides a New Take on the Post-Apocalyptic Genre

by jake108

From the same studio that brought you Uncharted comes a new take on the post-apocalyptic genre and an action-packed title. The Last of Us is brutal, beautiful, and driven by a combination of action and suspense.

Ideally, you’d have one badass friend alongside you to help you survive a post-apocalyptic world. In The Last of Us,  your sidekick is a teenage girl who is severely desensitized to the brutal behavior displayed by yourself and enemies.

The Last of Us is definitely one to look out for, and I will be doing just that starting tomorrow. Check out the gameplay trailer and some screenshots below!