Ramsey said she hoped "people can realize that video games can have a great story, such a great story that it can then be adapted into a TV show.” Simon Cardy from IGN called the series “a brilliant retelling of one of video games’ most beloved stories that rebottles the lightning of what made it so special to many in the first place, letting it strike again to stunning effect.”Īt last week’s CES 2023 technology trade show, Sony chief executive Kenichiro Yoshida said Sony has 10 game-inspired films and TV projects in various development stages.ĭuring the Los Angeles premiere on Monday, Pascal explained the game's “impact on its audience was because of its storytelling," adding the way that TV shows can expand narratives made it a “sort of perfect marriage” for HBO and “The Last of Us.” A great, smart game depends on personal connection," New York Times critic James Poniewozik wrote.
"It shouldn’t be surprising that a drama based on a video game can have heart.
The TV series has received glowing reviews from critics, garnering a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The PlayStation game won numerous awards, including “Game of the Year” at the 17th Annual Design Innovate Communicate Entertain summit (DICE), which honors video game industry professionals.
The zombie thriller, which premieres on Sunday, stars “Game of Thrones” veterans Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. “The Last of Us,” created by video game developer Naughty Dog and published by Sony Entertainment, follows hardened survivor Joel and his young protege Ellie as they navigate a post-pandemic world fighting people and mutated creatures. Ten years later, that story is headed to television on HBO in what the industry hopes is a harbinger for artfully adapting video games to TV and film. LOS ANGELES, Jan 12 (Reuters) - The 2013 video game “The Last of Us” was a hit with critics and players thanks to a powerful narrative.
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