Watching HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ Made My Gamer Heart So Happy

Watching HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ Made My Gamer Heart So Happy
We love a video game adaptation that respects the source material!
Nia Simone McLeod
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Mar 16
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screenshot from “The Last of Us” trailer from HBOAfter I finished watching the season finale of HBO’s The Last of Us, I thought, “Wow, this has to be the best damn video game adaptation ever made.” Its love for the source material it brings to life is crystal clear. That’s the real reason why it’s so…
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Written by Nia Simone McLeod
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