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Last of Us director Bruce Straley apologizes to God of War Laufey team over 'boring' AAA remark

Straley calls modern AAA games 'boring', cites Laufey

1 Sep 17 6:09 PM · 6d ago · 5 articles · 2 sources · development 1 of 5

In an Edge magazine feature on the games industry, Bruce Straley said he isn't excited by God of War Laufey's gameplay despite its visual craft, using it as an example of a lack of innovation across triple-A development.

Straley calls modern AAA games 'boring', cites Laufey
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“But when I actually look at what you're doing in the game? I'm not excited. And that's nothing against the God Of War team. Just, across the board in triple-A, it feels like there's no opportunity to inject fresh, innovative ideas.”

Bruce Straley

Bruce Straley Game director, The Last of Us / Uncharted; founder of Wildflower InteractiveSony Santa Monica Developer of God of War Laufey

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What was reported 2 claims about this development

  1. 4 outlets Former "The Last of Us" Director Slams Modern AAA Games as "Boring," Calls "God of War: Laufey" Visually Stunning But Unengaging

    first by 玩具人 TOY PEOPLE, 6d ago · also GamesRadar+, Beebom, IGN

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  2. 1 outlet The Last of Us Director Apologizes to God of War Laufey Devs After Calling Recent AAA Games 'Boring'

    first by IGN, 4d ago

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