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

Straley apologizes to the Laufey team on X

2 Sep 18 10:45 AM · 6d ago · 6 articles · 1 source · development 2 of 5

After the remark spread widely and was framed as an attack on Sony Santa Monica's game, Straley posted an apology on X, saying naming Laufey specifically had brought the team unwanted negative attention.

Straley apologizes to the Laufey team on X
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“I want to apologize to the Laufey team for dragging you all into this uninvited & unnecessary negative attention. I was trying to illustrate an industry concern & my mistake of naming your game is being used out of context & for clickbait. You don't need this. I'm sorry.”

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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Reported in the same hours no headline names this development itself — these 4 claims were published in its stretch

  1. 2 outlets Ex-Naughty Dog Dev Apologizes To God Of War Studio For What He Said About Laufey

    first by GameSpot, 6d ago · also Wccftech

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  2. 2 outlets The co-author of the original The Last of Us finds today's AAA games boring

    first by wnhub.io, 6d ago · also Push Square

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  3. 1 outlet The Last of Us director says AAA gaming is “boring” as it now “feels like there’s no opportunity to inject fresh, innovative ideas” anymore

    first by FRVR, 6d ago

  4. 1 outlet The Last of Us director apologises to God of War Laufey team for citing it while saying AAA experiences are ‘boring’

    first by Video Games Chronicle, 6d ago

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