The Last of Us Part 2
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HBO has announced three new cast members for the third and final season of The Last of Us, set to premiere in 2027. John Goodman will play Joey, a new character not present in the games. Ian Alexander reprises their role as Lev from The Last of Us Part II, and Laura Bailey, who voiced Abby in the game, will play Elizabeth.
The Last of Us Day Celebrations Kicked Off With Free PS5 Theme
Naughty Dog is celebrating The Last of Us Day with the release of a free PlayStation 5 theme featuring characters from The Last of Us Part I and Part 2. The developer also announced plans for a livestream on Twitch to reveal further celebrations, including partnerships and digital surprises, with proceeds going to the No Return charity.
PS5 Update Adds Cool New Theme The Last of Us Fans Will Love
Sony Interactive Entertainment has released a new PlayStation 5 system update that adds an animated theme to the Welcome Hub, celebrating The Last of Us franchise. The theme features artwork from The Last of Us Part I and Part II, including Joel and Abby, with a thunder animation. The update is automatically applied but can also be manually installed via the system settings.
PS5 Update Adds Cool New Theme The Last of Us Fans Will Love
Sony Interactive Entertainment has released a new PlayStation 5 system update that adds an animated theme to the Welcome Hub, celebrating The Last of Us franchise. The theme features artwork from The Last of Us Part I and Part II, including Joel and Abby, with a thunder animation. The update is automatically applied but can also be manually installed via the system settings.
Resident Evil Movie Director Reveals His Four Favorite Games
Zach Cregger, director of the new Resident Evil movie, shared his four favorite video games: The Binding of Isaac, Dark Souls 3, Resident Evil 4, and The Last of Us Part II. Cregger's choices were noted as solid, with his picks for Dark Souls 3 and Resident Evil 4 aligning with his known interests and movie inspirations.
Resident Evil director Zach Cregger proves his gamer status once again as he lists his top four games of all time
Resident Evil director Zach Cregger, a self-proclaimed gamer, revealed his top four favorite games of all time in a recent interview. His list includes The Binding of Isaac, Dark Souls 3, Resident Evil 4, and The Last of Us Part II. Cregger noted that his new Resident Evil movie draws inspiration from Resident Evil 4 and incorporates visual language from the games.
New PS5 cashback scheme will make digital games cheaper as first trials begin
Sony Interactive Entertainment is trialing a new 'wallet credit' cashback scheme on the PlayStation Store, potentially making digital games cheaper. The scheme, which offers credit for future purchases, has been spotted by some users in the US for specific titles like The Blood Of Dawnwalker. This initiative comes as Sony faces criticism for phasing out physical discs and pushing live service games.
Should action games let us skip the action?
Rebel Wolves is considering adding an easier difficulty to The Blood of Dawnwalker, potentially including a combat skip option, following player requests. This move towards greater accessibility is explored through examples like South of Midnight and Dragon Age: The Veilguard, with the article questioning if combat skip is becoming a new standard for narrative-heavy games.
The Blood of Dawnwalker, one of the year's top RPGs, was made on a budget of $40 million much like Kingdom Come:…
The Blood of Dawnwalker, a new vampire RPG from Rebel Wolves led by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, was developed with a $40 million budget funded by NetEase and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game has sold over 1 million copies and received an 84 on Metacritic, positioning it as a successful example of the growing AA games market.
Uncharted 4, The Last of Us Director Says Modern AAA Games Like God of War Laufey Look “Boring”
Bruce Straley, director of The Last of Us and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, finds modern AAA games like the upcoming God of War Laufey to be "boring" due to a lack of risk-taking in gameplay, despite impressive visuals. Straley, who left Naughty Dog to found Wildflower Interactive, aims to create innovative IPs with his new studio, whose debut title Coven of the Chicken Foot is in development for PC.
The Last of Us 2’s multiplayer mod has been canceled after Sony issued a ‘request’
The fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II has been canceled after the creator, Speclizer, received a letter from Sony Interactive Entertainment requesting its removal. The mod, which had been in development since January and had paid supporters, will not be released, much to the disappointment of fans.
HBO boss continues to suggest The Last of Us Season 3 is the series' final season
HBO boss Casey Bloys has reiterated his belief that The Last of Us television series will conclude after its third season, despite showrunner Craig Mazin suggesting it might take longer. Bloys' recent comments suggest a potential shift in plans, possibly influenced by a more divided audience reaction to the second season compared to the first. Meanwhile, Mazin is also working on an adaptation of Baldur's Gate 3 for HBO.
The Last of Us season 3 might be the final season, according to HBO boss
HBO boss Casey Bloys indicated that The Last of Us season 3 is planned to be the final season of the television adaptation. The decision aligns with the pacing of the source material, with season 2 covering the first half of The Last of Us Part II and season 3 expected to cover the latter half. The show is anticipated to premiere in 2027.
Evening Reading - September 14, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Marvel's Wolverine and Final Fantasy 7, details on Diablo 5's release window, and the shelving of The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod at Sony's request. It also touches on the Steam Deck pre-order availability and mentions the use of AI in content creation.
The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod shelved at Sony's request
A multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 has been canceled after developer Speclizer received a letter from Sony Interactive Entertainment and Naughty Dog requesting its removal. This mod aimed to bring back a multiplayer component that was originally planned but later spun off and canceled by Naughty Dog.
The Last Of Us 2 Multiplayer Mod Canceled “On Behalf Of Sony,” Dev Says
A lead modder, @Speclizer_, announced that their multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II will not be released due to a request from Sony Interactive Entertainment. The modder expressed sadness but hopes to create original projects in the future. Naughty Dog had previously canceled its own ambitious multiplayer project, The Last of Us Online.
That Last of Us 2 multiplayer mod everyone was looking forward to has been killed by Sony
A highly anticipated multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 has been canceled after Sony Interactive Entertainment sent a cease-and-desist letter to the modder, Speclizer. This marks the second time a multiplayer project for The Last of Us has been shut down by Sony, following the cancellation of Naughty Dog's own The Last of Us Online.
Sony letter spells the end for unreleased The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod, its creator says
A multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2, developed by Speclizer, has been cancelled following a letter from Sony Interactive Entertainment. The modder expressed sadness but indicated they would move on to original projects, while also mentioning a Patreon page for early access to a mod menu called Starlight. This action follows a similar instance where a fan game, Bloodborne Kart, had to be rebranded after contact from PlayStation.
Sony continues to anger fans as The Last Of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod axed
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly forced the cancellation of a fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II on PC. The mod's creator, Speclizer, announced the termination following a request from Sony, drawing criticism from fans who view it as another 'terrible decision' by the company. This action comes after Sony also cancelled its own live service title, The Last of Us Online, in 2023.
Sony reportedly stops The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod in its tracks right before its launch: "Extremely sad…
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly requested the cancellation of a fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2, preventing its planned release. The modder, Speclizer, expressed sadness but will move on to new projects. This news is disappointing as Naughty Dog's own multiplayer project, The Last of Us Online, was also canceled.
