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Naughty Dog next game is The Last of Us Part III

xrnzaaas

Gold Member
How about sending TLoU2 to the dumpster and trying again with the story in the sequel? ;) I have zero interest in playing Part III, especially knowing that the gameplay is unlikely to have major changes so in theory the story should be the main draw.
 

skneogaf

Member
I'm hoping Ellie and Lev have both fully transitioned in 3.

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My guess is that Abby and Ellie will end up working together to get the vaccine from Ellie.

She dies.

Lev gets a willy grafted on and ends up dating a shark.

The end.
You joke but I've seen so many people actually wanting Ellie and Abby working together and i can't for the life of me get it.

That would literally make TLOU2 useless in every way and Joel's death would be meaningless in the end, lmao.
 

Ogbert

Member
You joke but I've seen so many people actually wanting Ellie and Abby working together and i can't for the life of me get it.

That would literally make TLOU2 useless in every way and Joel's death would be meaningless in the end, lmao.
Ellie has to die. That much is obvious.

So they could either do something sensible and have an excellent, self contained story with her and Tommy working towards a hospital where she can be operated on.

Or, they can do something silly featuring Abby, Lev, daft politics and a ‘redemption arc’ with Abby having to protect the thing she hates the most.

Edit: another option would be for Lev to be bitten and show immunity, and Abby to have the same choice that Joel did.

Either way, it ends with a vaccine.

Or, Covid hits and the zombies have to endure a mask mandate.
 
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Ellie has to die. That much is obvious.

So they could either do something sensible and have an excellent, self contained story with her and Tommy working towards a hospital where she can be operated on.

Or, they can do something silly featuring Abby, Lev, daft politics and a ‘redemption arc’ with Abby having to protect the thing she hates the most.

Edit: another option would be for Lev to be bitten and show immunity, and Abby to have the same choice that Joel did.

Either way, it ends with a vaccine.

Or, Covid hits and the zombies have to endure a mask mandate.
I honestly feel we haven't seen the last of Abby and Lev. Who knows...i can see Ellie's story ending in this 3rd game. Abby was going to what's left of the Fireflies...maybe Ellie ends up going there by herself and sacrificing herself for that immunity.

But all this just makes Joel even more of a clown, lmao. Ultimately he killed an entire army, got killed as an act of revenge for what he did...only to Ellie ending up doing what she always wanted, lol.

I feel that the next game will be a Redemption kind of game though.
 

Ogbert

Member
I honestly feel we haven't seen the last of Abby and Lev. Who knows...i can see Ellie's story ending in this 3rd game. Abby was going to what's left of the Fireflies...maybe Ellie ends up going there by herself and sacrificing herself for that immunity.

But all this just makes Joel even more of a clown, lmao. Ultimately he killed an entire army, got killed as an act of revenge for what he did...only to Ellie ending up doing what she always wanted, lol.

I feel that the next game will be a Redemption kind of game though.
100% agree.

To be honest, Abby wasn’t the problem with TloU 2. Yes, she had silly arms but her story was well told, was reasonably coherent and had some sort of moral logic to it.

Ellie they just butchered. She is awful. Evil, selfish and utterly unlikeable. The ‘revenge’ carnard did not explain things. She’s awful from the beginning.
 
100% agree.

To be honest, Abby wasn’t the problem with TloU 2. Yes, she had silly arms but her story was well told, was reasonably coherent and had some sort of moral logic to it.

Ellie they just butchered. She is awful. Evil, selfish and utterly unlikeable. The ‘revenge’ carnard did not explain things. She’s awful from the beginning.
As Tess once said "Guess what, we're shitty people Joel". Everyone is "an asshole" on that game and the main point is...you have to be to survive. Joel himself told Ellie on the first game he killed innocent people after they saw a bunch of bodies pilled up and burned. Tommy said he still had nightmares from those earlier years he was with Joel as well. For Tommy himself to say that...can you imagine what they did?

In the end of TLOU2, we understand Ellie was like that because she couldn't forgive herself for not forgiving Joel in time. She lets Abby go, because of 2 reasons: Lev (which is why her only sentence to Abby is "Just take him") and because she reminded herself she and Joel did make up the night before it all happened.

Yeah she's an asshole...but i get her reasoning. She lost the only person that actually cared for her...and it was her fault she pushed him away during the last few years.
 

Ogbert

Member
As Tess once said "Guess what, we're shitty people Joel". Everyone is "an asshole" on that game and the main point is...you have to be to survive. Joel himself told Ellie on the first game he killed innocent people after they saw a bunch of bodies pilled up and burned. Tommy said he still had nightmares from those earlier years he was with Joel as well. For Tommy himself to say that...can you imagine what they did?

In the end of TLOU2, we understand Ellie was like that because she couldn't forgive herself for not forgiving Joel in time. She lets Abby go, because of 2 reasons: Lev (which is why her only sentence to Abby is "Just take him") and because she reminded herself she and Joel did make up the night before it all happened.

Yeah she's an asshole...but i get her reasoning. She lost the only person that actually cared for her...and it was her fault she pushed him away during the last few years.
But my fundamental problem is that she had nothing to forgive. Joel, quite literally, loved her more than the rest of the world and saved her accordingly.

I simply can’t accept the premise that Ellie would be angry. It makes no sense. If anything, she should be more full of love for him.

This ‘it was what I was supposed to be’ stuff is drivel.

I was genuinely shouting at the screen when she confronts Joel 🤣🤣.
 

taizuke

Member
As much as i love Naughty Dog and as much as i think TLOU 2 is a seminal game i am a bit disappointed if Part 3 is their next game. I think they long deserve to try something new and i have no doubt it be as successful if not bigger than TLOU.

That said, I'll support whatever they decide to do next.
 

Camreezie

Member
Theyve driven Ellie in to the ground character wise in my eyes. If theres a part 3 it should be a definitive ending. Theres loose threads from 2 left. Will Ellie get back with Dina , did Lev and Abby make it to the fireflies
 

jorgejjvr

Gold Member
I cannot believe that Sony is still on this 'post-apocalyptic melodrama' kick. :messenger_grinning_sweat:

I just can't be bothered. Happy for those who are excited for it, not trying to be hater.

edit- see that it might be a hoax. I wouldn't be surprised if a 3rd releases. Entertainment companies love a franchise they can milk the shit out of.

So excited for RE4 in March. :messenger_fire::messenger_fire::messenger_fire::messenger_fire::messenger_fire::messenger_fire:
Money talks. People still buying in droves
 

IDKFA

I am Become Bilbo Baggins
I don't believe this rumour, because personally I don't want it to be true.

I like TLOU series, but I want to see ND move onto a new IP. Give us something fresh for this generation.
 

PillsOff

Banned
Should be Jak and Daxter. None of the biggies except Nintendo do the 3D platformers these days it sucks.
Do you realize that modern Naughty Dog will just make Jack & Dexter a drama bout them coming to grips with the fact that they started fucking each other
With 11hours of walking segments, 4 hours of cut scenes n 1.5 hour of actual gameplay
 
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FunkMiller

Member
Well, of course they’re doing a third one.

They‘re going to follow the classic three act trilogy: the first and best one, the second and darkest one, the lighter concluding one.

Naughty Dog constantly show their movie influences in their games. No surprise they’ll want to do a trilogy.

The plot will be about Ellie making the ultimate sacrifice to save humanity, and a new playable character will probably be involved.
 
To the surprise of no one, but I still would have preferred some original.
For me personally I’m done with the series. I enjoyed the first one, but never had interesting in playing Part II. I do look forward to the next Uncharted though.
 
It's time for Abby's pecks to shine in the sequel ending in 3. I want to see her and a mildly intelligent clicker which seems to have given up it's aggressive nature to pursue its place in today's world. It'll be structured, story-wise like a buddy cop movie from the 80s. Graphics will be bleeding edge. 23fps for the cinema direction, RT Maxed out for the cinema direction, as well.(RT tech was how they achieved the 23fps cinema tech)
Cutscenes in 8k, everything built out of nanite.

Free Golds Gym shirt for Abby with pre-order.
 
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Majormaxxx

Member
They forgive each other and the final scene begins with Abby and Ellie making out aggressively sex positively, then singing kumbaya..

CUT to a love scene between them, recreating and surpassing the sensual scene from part 2.

Joel returns smiling in an aetherial flashback scene. He winks to the camera and says, "my girls".

The camera pans back and shows a pair of giraffes crossing their necks beneath a rainbow covered sky.

Black screen.

Thumping rhythmic music commenses. Tudu dudu Tudu dudu Tudu dudu. The song is similar to the Vangelis anthem End Titles.

WRITTEN, DIRECTED, DESIGNED AND CONCEIVED BY NEIL DRUCKMANN.

BASED ON AN ORIGINAL IDEA BY NEIL DRUCKMANN.
 

Whitecrow

Banned
You say Jak and Daxter... But Tlou got a part II nobody asked for, a remaster, a remake, and a tv show.

Its a little bit more milked than Jak.
 

H . R . 2

Member
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I am certain if they are making Part III, it will be because of the show [paving the way for it] and Sony forcing them to do so.
however, that doesn't mean they weren't eager to try, but if it is happening so soon, then it's definitely what Sony wants not ND
I know they are aching and itching for a new IP. The last thing a talented world-class studio like ND needs is getting stuck in a creative rut
 
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If this really is their next game, this is the most boring output road map ever. And yes, I know the multiplayer game is coming, too. *Yawn*

Bring something new or dig into the well of older IP. So, so disappointing if this rumor is true.
 
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I don't believe this rumour, because personally I don't want it to be true.

I like TLOU series, but I want to see ND move onto a new IP. Give us something fresh for this generation.

A TV show is on the way, they will bank all on TLOU3 because that is what half the world will be watching on TV. You've seen what the Witcher show did for W3 sales and that show is half low budget.Of course they will make a TLOU3 while the iron is hot. There will be a new IP this generation but not before part 3 guaranteed.
 

angrod14

Member
Naughty Dog is gonna make Lev the main character, aren't they?
Abby most likely again, with Ellie appearing later. Lev can't carry such a huge game, he/she is a sidekick. A small playable section a-la Ellie Winter Chapter in Part I in worst case scenario.
 
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avin

Member
I'd love to see it, but I truly don't see how they can possibly have the time. They're surely going to be much too busy remastering TLOU1, and then, perhaps, TLOU2.

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Your reminder that ND has not created a new IP in nearly a decade.

FFS can we get something new? Imagine a Naughty Dog game set during the Golden Age of Sail, essentially Black Flag without all the AC shit. Or a gritty mob drama set during Prohibition. How about sci-fi? Can we have anything other than more zombies in 2022!?
 

IDKFA

I am Become Bilbo Baggins
A TV show is on the way, they will bank all on TLOU3 because that is what half the world will be watching on TV. You've seen what the Witcher show did for W3 sales and that show is half low budget.Of course they will make a TLOU3 while the iron is hot. There will be a new IP this generation but not before part 3 guaranteed.

Half the world will be watching TLOU TV series, making it the most successful TV show in human history? That's an optimistic prediction.

Anyway, there is no guarantee the show will be a success. If it is, then people will pick the first two games. In the meantime, ND can release a new IP and then get cracking with TLOU 3 if the show turns out to be huge.
 
Half the world will be watching TLOU TV series, making it the most successful TV show in human history? That's an optimistic prediction.

Anyway, there is no guarantee the show will be a success. If it is, then people will pick the first two games. In the meantime, ND can release a new IP and then get cracking with TLOU 3 if the show turns out to be huge.
I never said it will be successful, I just said 30% of those people will go and check the games out. Imagine the show is popular and then you want to see what the games are like and you see...Jack and Dexter as their next game. I mean...what do they gain by risking when they know they have an unfinished trilogy that will sell like crazy. TLOU2 got terrible feedback from fans when they found out about the rumors and the game sold so far almost as much as the first game but it took them only 1 year to get there so this will just boost sales even more.
 

OuterLimits

Member
Money talks. People still buying in droves

Indeed. Apocalyptic, and post apocalyptic stories have always been a fairly popular genre. It was huge in the 50s, 60s especially during the height of the cold war and real threat of nuclear Armageddon.

It's obviously huge now, but a significant amount seems to involve zombies which is the most unrealistic apocalyptic scenario possible.
 

IDKFA

I am Become Bilbo Baggins
I never said it will be successful, I just said 30% of those people will go and check the games out. Imagine the show is popular and then you want to see what the games are like and you see...Jack and Dexter as their next game. I mean...what do they gain by risking when they know they have an unfinished trilogy that will sell like crazy. TLOU2 got terrible feedback from fans when they found out about the rumors and the game sold so far almost as much as the first game but it took them only 1 year to get there so this will just boost sales even more.

You said half the world would be watching. That's an indication that you think this show will be hugely successful. I doubt it'll be that successful, but we'll wait and see.

If somebody is interested in the games after watching the show, they'll find TLOU part 1 and 2, with part 1 just recieving a remake on PS5.

Who's talking about Jak and Dexter? Most people would like to see ND have a crack at a new IP.
 
You said half the world would be watching. That's an indication that you think this show will be hugely successful. I doubt it'll be that successful, but we'll wait and see.

If somebody is interested in the games after watching the show, they'll find TLOU part 1 and 2, with part 1 just recieving a remake on PS5.

Who's talking about Jak and Dexter? Most people would like to see ND have a crack at a new IP.
Dude don't put words in my mouth lol, if you wanna argue, argue with yourself. I know exactly what I said, Even if 1% population watches the show, it will boost sales massively. SO WHY MAKE A NEW IP when all those people will come looking for more of TLOU. You cant be that daft not to know basic marketing 101. Also this talk about new IP...what is it, tell me, what do you wish? You dont even know what you want, just shouting at clouds for an IP you have zero clue what youd want it to be. No they will not make a new IP for you because TLOU3 will make them 100s of millions and a new IP right now is a waste of time for a risk that might not pay off. Marketing 101.
 
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