Last of Us Week

Time is on Ellie's mind.

Could a free multiplayer standalone game be in our future?

Abby's introduction was originally quite different than how the final game played out.

Ellie's most poignant moments in 'Last of Us 2' are weaved together by a 2013 Pearl Jam song called "Future Days." How did this song become the hymn for one of 2020's biggest games? Well, it all started in 2014, shortly after the first game released.

One of Naughty Dog's most basic tools could have been a game-changer.

Feast your eyes on these stunning fan renditions of Joel, Ellie, and the shambling Clickers of Naughty Dog's 'The Last of Us Part II.'

Inverse score: 8/10

Game developers, don't do this.

The Last of Us Part II is the latest major release to draw the wrath of right-wing armchair critics.

Bloat your strength to leave stalkers in shambles.

There's a secret in every corner ... or a porny pun.

Find every little Diglett

Cordyceps brain infection, the disease that has devastated the world in The Last of Us has roots in real-life fungi that can infect insects and control them.

Your bow and shotgun have different uses, so budget crafting resources accordingly.

How to become a "Codebreaker."

You're gonna need to move fast and hit hard. Here's how to send this creep packing.

There's a precedent for that shocking moment early on in TLOU 2.

Naughty Dog's sequel doesn't wrap everything up in a tidy bow.