PlayStation Boss Defends Violence-Filled Trailer of 'The Last of Us 2'
The release of the latest trailer for "The Last of Us 2" during Sony's Paris Games Week 2017 certainly drew mixed reactions, some bordering in shock at its brutal nature. A Sony executive, however, shared a piece of his mind as to why it should not be that big of a deal.
In an interview with The Telegraph, PlayStation executive Jim Ryan addressed criticisms from the gaming circle regarding the level of violence showcased in the trailer. "The Last of Us obviously is a game made by adults to be played by adults. I should never prejudge this but it will probably be rated 18, I think it's fair to say," said Ryan.
He also stressed that there is an existing market for such video games, which is generally made up of adults. "I think we cater for that, and at the other end of the spectrum there was Concrete Genie, which my eight-year-old decided was the game she would like to play very much," Ryan added.
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Furthermore, the PlayStation executive explained that Sony, particularly PlayStation, is a platform-holder that serves as a means for game developers to showcase their titles, regardless of its genre. "We have to ensure the right content is played by the right people - of appropriate ages in particular, said Ryan. "I thought The Last of Us Part 2 was a great way to end the show and I feel very good about it," he added.
The controversial trailer showed a lot of blood and gore. Some of the most shocking scenes include mutilation, hanging, and arrows piercing through a person's head. Amid all the brutality, the trailer still managed to present some of the game's key characters.
Featured in the trailer were the characters Lev, Yara, and Emily, who will be voiced by Emily Swallow, as confirmed developer Naughty Dog via Twitter.
"The Last of Us 2" still has no definite release date, but it will likely roll out sometime in 2018.
