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The Gaming Deaths That Still Haunt Us
This article discusses six of the most tragic character deaths in video game history, including Aerith from Final Fantasy VII, Arthur Morgan from Red Dead Redemption II, and Joel from The Last of Us Part II. It explores the emotional impact these moments had on players and how they contributed to the games' narratives and legacies.
Release Date Trailer Out Now For Boardwalk Builders
Indie developer Studio Primitive announced that their cozy time management sim, Boardwalk Builders, will launch on May 11, 2026, for PC via Steam. The game features over 50 discoverable businesses, festival events, and VIP guests, with a planned playthrough time of 4-8 hours and a retail price of $7.99 USD.
The Last of Us Part 2's most shocking death was "controversial internally, too", former Naughty Dog developer admits
A former Naughty Dog developer revealed that Joel's controversial death in The Last of Us Part 2 was also debated internally among the development team. The decision to kill off the protagonist so brutally was divisive, with many developers questioning the outcome. The article also touches on the severe online abuse directed at voice actress Laura Bailey following the leak of this plot point.
