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The co-writer of the series of The Last of Us on HBO chooses his favorite games

March 6, 2020
The co-writer of the series of The Last of Us on HBO chooses his favorite games
Written by: Chris Watson
March 06, 2020
Updated on March 06, 2020
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Chris Watson is a gaming expert and writer. He has loved video games since childhood and has been writing about them for over 15 years. Chris has worked for major gaming magazines where he reviewed new games and wrote strategy guides. He started his own gaming website to share insider tips and in-depth commentary about his favorite games. When he's not gaming or writing, Chris enjoys travel and hiking. His passion is helping other gamers master new games.
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The creator of Chernobyl selects 16 video games, among which are classics from many eras. What position is the Naughty Dog game in?

The bomb exploded yesterday. The Last of Us, the cult game of Naughty Dog, will feature a television series on HBO. Neil Druckmann, one of the parents of the saga, will participate as a writer in the adaptation, which will also have room Craig Mazin, known for the successful series Chernobyl. The screenwriter will write the scripts and will be the fiction producer, who will follow Ellie and Joel's journey through a devastated world. Through the social network Twitter, Craig has shared which games have marked him the most. The first on the list? How could it be otherwise, The Last of Us stands at the highest.

The producer does not keep a single genre and bets on very different games, such as Super Mario 64, Mass Effect, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Dishonored 2, Half-Life or The Legends of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Next, we publish the complete list of video games:

  • The Last of Us
  • The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion / Skyrim
  • GTA IV / V
  • F3NV / F4
  • Goldeneye
  • Super Mario 64
  • Bioshock
  • Mass Effect Trilogy
  • Red dead redemption
  • Half-life
  • Portal
  • Batman: Arkham City
  • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
  • Star Raiders (1979)
  • Dishonored 2
  • The Bard's Tale (1985)

    • Enthusiastic about the series

    Craig Mazin made clear his respect for Neil Druckmann and The Last of Us, a game that qualifies as the most important title of its creator. “Neil Druckmann is without a doubt the best screenwriter who works in video games, and The Last of Us is his great work. Having the opportunity to adapt this amazing piece of art has been a dream for me for years. I feel very honored to do it in collaboration with Neil, ”said the writer.

    The series still has no confirmed date or cast. However, the saga will return soon thanks to The Last of Us Part 2, an exclusive PlayStation 4 title that will go on sale next May 29. The story will continue the events told in the first game, a few years after the journey of Ellie and Joel came to an end.

    Now that she has become a woman, Ellie must face new dangers and challenges. According to Neil Druckmann, hate will be one of the emotions that will channel Ellie's trip in this sequel, which aims to strengthen her emotional connection with the players. In fact, all enemies will have a name and will react to the death of their colleagues realistically.

    Source | Craig Mazin (Twitter)

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    Chris Watson is a gaming expert and writer. He has loved video games since childhood and has been writing about them for over 15 years. Chris has worked for major gaming magazines where he reviewed new games and wrote strategy guides. He started his own gaming website to share insider tips and in-depth commentary about his favorite games. When he's not gaming or writing, Chris enjoys travel and hiking. His passion is helping other gamers master new games.
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