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Metro
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Games Inbox: What's the best superhero game?
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 – the ultimate superhero game? (Sony Interactive Entertainment) The Thursday letters page hopes Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet has a sense of humour, as another reader calls for Star Wars: Battlefront 3. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@ Binary choice An interesting article about Superman in video games, but I have a hard time imagining that anyone will bother trying to crack the concept when there are easier heroes to put into games. It is still amazing though, how there still aren't that many superhero games in general, even though the peak of the MCU has been and gone. So the question I'm going to ask, of which is the best superhero game, has far fewer options than there really should be. Personally, I think it's probably Midnight Suns, but if we limit ourselves to action games it's really only down to Batman vs. Spider-Man. I would say that Batman: Arkham Asylum and Arkham City are much better games than any of Insomniac's Spider-Man games, even though Insomniac rip-off so much from the Batman titles. However, I'd also say that Spider-Man 2 is a better superhero game, in that it gets the character exactly right in terms of character and what he does. The problem with the Batman games is that they're all set in enclosed spaces and even by the time you get to Arkham Knight, everyone's been evacuated from Gotham, so there's no civilians and you don't get to prevent any random crimes, which you absolutely should be doing in a Batman game. I always figured that was a technical limitation but since we've never had a proper sequel the problem has never been solved. Archie Expert, exclusive gaming analysis Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. Unknown success Interesting article about game sales and how it's difficult to tell whether a game is a hit nowadays, or at least not until many months since it was out. I say this because I'm curious right now as to how Death Stranding 2 is doing. I loved it but it is clearly not a cheap game to make, and I don't know anyone else that's played it and I don't remember anyone writing into the Inbox about it. I see some talk of 1.4 million sales in June, but that doesn't seem very much. Not for a game like that. I know that GC said 1 million is considered the bear minimum for a hit but it's dependent on budget. So what does Death Stranding 2 have to do to break even? We usually know that for a movie but never for a game. It's frustrating. I hope the game has done well enough that Kojima won't be impacted but we probably won't know unless something really bad happens. Damdon Quick turnaround A surprisingly interesting set of results for US game sales in May. I certainly didn't get the impression Elden Ring Nightreign did all that well and it's almost funny how Switch 1 sold 44% less than last year and it still outsold the Xbox Series X/S. How they think they're going to come back from that sort of performance in the next generation I don't know. But I do know telling us that the killer app is AI isn't going to work. Love to see the revival of Star Wars Battlefront 2 too. I'm not sure if it's quite extreme enough for EA to make a sequel though. Even if they started right now it'd take them something like five years to make a new one and whole knows what stay the games industry or Star Wars will be in by that point. Mind you, it was only two years between Battlefront 1 and 2, which is very short nowadays, so maybe they can make it quicker if they use the same tech. Maister Email your comments to: gamecentral@ Remaster masters I try to support games and studios I really appreciate with day one buys and think I'll be doing that with Nightdive Studios' System Shock 2 25th Anniversary Remaster, with its slightly delayed release on console on the 10th of this month. I'm on board with and think they do an excellent and thoughtful job of their manifesto of 'bringing lost and forgotten gaming treasures back from the depths.' I have played System Shock 2 before but will relish a fresh playthrough but have really enjoyed for the first time Powerslave Exhumed and Killing Time: Resurrected from Nightdive Studios. There's so many games I'd love them to take on, like Deus Ex, that maybe might happen if this release does well. Simundo GC: They're definitely the gold standard when it comes to 90s era Western games. Lite preference Spoken to a couple of gamers in real life and one doesn't think there will be Nintendo Switch 2 Lite. I am banking on it. No way am I fetching this version of Nintendo Switch 2. Battery issues, weight, and a myriad of little things not quite right… see YouTube. Games full price around £70 for download keys, maybe if physical. I only want one game, Fast Fusion? I missed out on Fast RMX – a super rare game for Switch 1. I hope Nintendo see the complaints and do what they did with original Switch and make a Switch 2 Lite version, please. Thank you Metro for airing, this so to speak. Simon GC: What battery and weight issues? And no game-key game is £70. Lighten up Won't playing The Last Of Us Part 2 in chronological order mean the flashback at the museum is the first scene? Isn't that going to be really weird? Not that I'm likely to play the new mode. I really liked both games at one point but they feel so overexposed nowadays that I'm just tired of hearing about it, to the point where I don't even know if I'll watch season three of the show. Season two changed a lot of stuff that didn't seem to make any sense, but its biggest problem is that it was so boring. I think it's going to be a mistake dragging the second game out for three seasons, even if it is a longer story overall. I really feel Naughty Dog needs to move on from The Last Of Us and just make something with a little optimism for once. Even the last Uncharted was kind of grimdark, with no supernatural stuff. They need to cheer up a bit, or more importantly try to cheer us up. I don't need to know that the world and everyone in it is awful, I need hope that maybe they're not. And no, the ending of Part 2 does not count towards that. I'm not sure what Intergalactic is about but I hope it's more about fighting robots with not-lightsabers than banging on about religion and faith. I'm not asking them to go back to Crash Bandicoot, but there has to be a middle ground between than and the ultra seriousness of The Last Of Us. Kubert Proper strange Every time it gets pointed out that Valve hasn't made a 'proper' game since Portal 2 it seems so weird to me. I remember 20 years ago when they were being described as the best game developer in the world and the 'Pixar of gaming.' Now I doubt anyone under 30 even realises they used to make games. What saddens me most is it shows Valve were just making games to pay the bills. If they were doing it for the love of the art, they would've carried on even after they made their billions with Steam. I guess sitting around counting your money is more fun? Rascar The lost generation I'm going to be honest here and say that I think the general dislike of the Wii is perfectly justified. I don't think anyone hates it but for me it was the least generation by far for Nintendo. If it wasn't for Super Mario Galaxy there'd barely be anything worthwhile on the whole console and ironically that one sold quite poorly compared to rubbish like New Super Mario Bros. Wii. I guess Mario Kart Wii was okay, since motion controls couldn't ruin that, but Zelda: Skyward Sword was awful and all the new Nintendo franchises were junk like Wii Sports. That game is definitely an important milestone for gaming but it's horribly shallow and barely even pretends to be anything other than a tech demo. I don't hate the Wii, but I do consider it a non-entity that I have no interest in. It was important in terms of getting Nintendo back on top of the game, and no longer bleeding money, but as a console with a lot of enjoyable games… I'd much rather have a N64 or GameCube (I would say or a Wii U but I'm not going to lose credibility by stretching my point too far). We can see today how little Nintendo has kept from that era. A few motion controls in the odd party game and gyro aim. That's it. PlayStation and Xbox don't even have that, so you can easily say that the Wii had no lasting impact on gaming, and it's hard to prove you wrong. Strange that it was the number one selling console of its generation and the Xbox 360, which was the most innovative, did the worst. You could maybe argue that Wii opened up the idea of making games for non-gamers but I'm not sure even that had any lasting impact, beyond mobile games – and they were more influenced by the DS. Tony T. Inbox also-rans Anyone upset about Codemasters not making rally games any more should take a look at this purposefully old school game. Looks great. Edrona I notice there's only a small number of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 review out so far and they all seem to be America. Did you not get sent a copy, GC? Ansel GC: We have one now, but it arrived late. Given how there are no UK reviews yet, everyone else seems to be in the same boat. Email your comments to: gamecentral@ The small print New Inbox updates appear every weekday morning, with special Hot Topic Inboxes at the weekend. 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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Neil Druckmann steps away from ‘The Last of Us': What it means for HBO's Season 3
In a surprising move that has taken up concern and curiosity among the fans, Neil Druckmann, the co-creator of 'The Last of Us' video game and HBO series, has announced his departure from the show's creative team ahead of Season 3. His exit marks a pivotal moment for the franchise, which has become one of HBO's most acclaimed dramas since its debut in 2023. Druckmann's statement: 'Now is the right time.' As per the official statement shared via Naughty Dog's social media, Druckmann said, 'I've made the difficult decision to step away from my creative involvement in The Last of Us on HBO. With work completed on Season 2 and before any meaningful work starts on Season 3, now is the right time for me to transition my complete focus to Naughty Dog and its future projects.' He added that co-creating the show had been a 'career highlight' and praised his collaboration with Craig Mazin, who will now lead the series solo. What's next for Druckmann? Druckmann will now focus on developing Naughty Dog's next major video game, 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet,' which he is writing and directing. He will also continue in his role as studio head and head of creative at Naughty Dog. Halley Gross also steps back Joining Druckmann in his exit is Halley Gross, co-writer of 'The Last of Us Part II' and executive producer on the HBO series. In her own statement, she said, 'With great care and consideration, I've decided to take a step back from my day-to-day work on HBO's The Last of Us to make space for what comes next. Working alongside Neil, Craig, HBO, and this remarkable cast and crew has been life-changing.' What this means for Season 3 With Druckmann and Gross stepping away, Craig Mazin will now serve as the sole showrunner. Mazin, known for his work on 'Chernobyl,' reassured fans by saying, 'While [Neil] focuses on that, I'll continue to work with our brilliant cast and crew to deliver the show our audience has come to expect.' Season 3 is expected to dive deeper into the story of Abby Anderson, played by Kaitlyn Dever, and continue adapting 'The Last of Us Part II.' HBO has confirmed the season is in development, with a tentative release of late 2026 or early 2027, not very confirmed yet. Fan concerns and creative shifts While Druckmann will remain credited as executive producer, fans are concerned about how his absence might affect the show's authenticity and the emotional depth that was there before. Season 2 received mixed reactions for its speed of moments and storyline changes, and Druckmann's departure raises questions about how closely Season 3 will line up with the original game's perception.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Last of Us Creator Makes Shocking Exit From Show Ahead of Season 3
Originally appeared on E! Online The Last of Us has lost another major player. Neil Druckmann, co-creator of the hit video game who also helmed the HBO adaptation alongside Craig Mazin, announced he would be exiting the series ahead of production on season three. 'I've made the difficult decision to step away from my creative involvement in The Last of Us on HBO,' Druckmann said in a statement to The Ankler July 2. 'With work completed on season 2 and before any meaningful work starts on season 3, now is the right time for me to transition my complete focus to [video game developer] Naughty Dog and its future projects, including writing and directing our exciting next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, along with my responsibilities as Studio Head and Head of Creative.' The video game executive—who will continue to be credited as an executive producer on the show—also shared his gratitude for his work on the Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey-led series. More from E! Online How Many Years in Prison Does Sean "Diddy" Combs Face? What to Know After Verdict Lizzo Reveals the 3 Meals She Ate to Reach Her Weight Loss Goals Dad Reveals 14-Year-Old Son's Haunting Words Before Boy Walked Off 120-Foot Mountain Ledge 'Co-creating the show has been a career highlight,' Druckmann continued. 'It's been an honor to work alongside Craig Mazin to executive produce, direct and write on the last two seasons. I'm deeply thankful for the thoughtful approach and dedication the talented cast and crew took to adapting The Last of Us Part I and the continued adaptation of The Last of Us Part II.' In addition to Druckmann's exit, Halley Gross—who co-wrote the Part II version of the video game and worked on season two of the show—also revealed her departure. 'With great care and consideration, I've decided to take a step back from my day-to-day work on HBO's The Last of Us to make space for what comes next,' she shared in her own Instagram announcement. 'I'm so appreciative of how special this experience has been.' Gross added, 'Working alongside Neil, Craig, HBO, and this remarkable cast and crew has been life changing. The stories we told – about love, loss, and what it means to be human in a terrifying world – are exactly why I love this franchise.' As for Mazin, he expressed gratitude towards his collaborators for all they did for the show. 'It's been a creative dream to work with Neil and bring an adaptation of his brilliant work to life on HBO,' the Chernobyl creator said in a statement to Variety. 'I couldn't have asked for a more generous creative partner. As a true fan of Naughty Dog and Neil's work in video games, I'm beyond excited to play his next game.' Looking ahead, Mazin continued, 'While he focuses on that, I'll continue to work with our brilliant cast and crew to deliver the show our audience has come to expect. We are so grateful to Neil and Halley Gross for entrusting the incredible story of The Last of Us Part II to us, and we're just as grateful to the millions of people around the world who tune in.' While The Last of Us has officially been renewed for season three, read on to learn the fate of other current TV shows. Renewed: The BachelorCanceled: Doctor OdysseyRenewed: Outlande: Blood of My BloodRenewed: MoblandRenewed: ReacherRenewed: My Guest Needs No Introduction With David LettermanRenewed: Watch What Happens LiveRenewed: Maxton Hall - The World Between UsRenewed: The Great American Baking ShowRenewed: Welcome to WrexhamRenewed: HacksRenewed: YellowjacketsRenewed: My Life Wit the Walter BoysRenewed: Million Dollar SecretRenewed: ForeverRenewed: Survival of the ThickestRenewed: The DiplomatRenewed: The Four SeasonsRenewed: Love on the SpectrumRenewed: BridgertonCanceled: Suits LACanceled: FoundRenewed & Moving: House of VillainsRenewed: Rivals For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App


Metro
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
The Last Of Us creator quits show to focus on Intergalactic and secret game
Neil Druckmann will not have anything to do with season 3 of The Last Of Us TV show, as he returns to work at Naughty Dog full-time. Naughty Dog is one of the most respected video game developers in the world but they're certainly not the most prolific. They haven't made a completely new game since The Last Of Us Part 2 in 2020 and they only announced Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet as recently as last December. Despite very little of it having been shown, the fan response so far has been muted and so with another secret game also in development, studio head Neil Druckmann has announced he's stepping away from The Last Of Us TV show at HBO and won't be involved in the third season. Perhaps not coincidentally, he's taking his leave after a less rapturous reception for the second season, which started to deviate considerably from the plot of the original game – which Druckmann himself co-wrote. 'Now is the right time for me to transition my complete focus to Naughty Dog and its future projects, including writing and directing our exciting next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, along with my responsibilities as Studio Head and Head of Creative,' wrote Druckmann on X. Druckmann is co-writing Intergalactic with Claire Carré, but there has been considerable confusion about the tone and story behind the game. The initial teaser trailer suggests a knockabout, 80s-inspired sci-fi adventure, but descriptions of the plot talk about religion and faith being the primary themes. That seems an odd match for a game with swordfighting robots in it, so it's easy to imagine that Druckmann will need to knuckle down and concentrate to make it work, rather than being distracted by working on the HBO show. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. Although Naughty Dog has certainly made comedic games before, with titles like Crash Bandicoot and the early Uncharted titles, that was before Druckmann rose to be Studio Head. Whether Intergalactic is meant to be a return to that sort of tone is unclear, but that may be exactly what Druckmann is trying to hammer out at the moment. Naughty Dog has previously implied they have at least two new games in development, but there's no clue as to what they are, other than Intergalactic. More Trending Druckmann has been increasingly pessimistic about the chances of The Last Of Us Part 3, but while that does remain a possibility, it doesn't seem to be the second title they're working on, as Druckmann is merely a producer on that game, rather than a director. There is a long-standing rumour that the second game may have a fantasy theme, possibly something involving dragons, but there's never been any real evidence for that. If Druckmann is no longer dividing his time between his day job and the HBO show, we'll hopefully get to see what it is sooner rather than later. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: EA thinks Battlefield 6 will be as big as Fortnite as it sets 100,000,000 player target MORE: Over 6,000 people have lost their jobs at Xbox in less than two years MORE: Xbox boss Phil Spencer keeps his job as fans call for him to resign


Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann steps away from HBO TV show after backlash for season 2, to focus on new game
Neil Druckmann, co-creator of HBO's acclaimed adaptation of The Last of Us, has announced he is stepping back from the series to focus fully on his work at Naughty Dog, the PlayStation-owned studio behind the original games. A still from the second season of The Last of Us Druckmann made the announcement in an Instagram post on Naughty Dog's official account. Druckmann wrote, 'I've made the difficult decision to step away from my creative involvement in The Last of Us on HBO. With work completed on Season 2 and before development ramps up on Season 3, now is the right time to dedicate myself entirely to Naughty Dog and it's future projects including writing and directing our next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, along with my responsibilities as Studio Head and Head of Creative.' He further added, 'Co-creating the show has been a career highlight. It's been an honor to work alongside Craig Mazin to executive produce, direct and write on the last two seasons. I'm deeply thankful for the thoughtful approach and dedication the talented cast and crew took to adapting The Last of Us Part I and the continued adaptation of The Last of Us Part II.' Writer Hally Gross also announces departure Halley Gross, who co-wrote The Last of Us Part II and served as an executive producer and writer on the series, has also announced her departure from the show. Gross also took to her Instagram account and wrote, 'With great care and consideration, I've decided to take a step back from my day-to-day work on HBO's The Last of Us to make space for what comes next. I'm so appreciative of how special this experience has been. Working alongside Neil, Craig, HBO, and this remarkable cast and crew has been life changing." She further added, "The stories we told – about love, loss, and what it means to be human in a terrifying world – are exactly why I love this franchise. I have some truly rad projects ahead that I can't wait to share, but for now, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who brought Ellie and Joel's world to life with such care.' About The Last of Us The Last of Us is a critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic drama series on HBO. Season 1 was among the highest-rated series in HBO history. Set in a world ravaged by a fungal outbreak, the story follows Joel, a hardened survivor, and Ellie, a teenage girl who may hold the key to humanity's survival. Its debut season earned widespread praise and 24 Primetime Emmy nominations. Season 2 of The Last of Us has seen a notable dip in audience ratings compared to its highly acclaimed debut season. While critics continue to praise the show's performances, viewer reception has been more divided. Audience scores on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes have dropped significantly, falling below 50%, and user ratings on Metacritic have followed a similar downward trend. The season faced backlash over key plot developments, especially Joel's death. The cast of The Last of Us includes Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Anna Torv, Merle Dandridge, Nico Parker, Storm Reid, Lamar Johnson, Keivonn Woodard, Melanie Lynskey, Troy Baker, and Ashley Johnson. Season 2 introduced new cast members such as Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Kaitlyn Dever, Danny Ramirez, and Tati Gabrielle.