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The Last of Us PS3 Owners Won't Get a Discount on Remastered PS4 Version

"Alas, there is no upgrade discount," Sony says; European version's multiplayer mode is censored just like the PS3 game was.

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People who already own a PlayStation 3 copy of The Last of Us will not be given an "upgrade discount" if they decide to buy the PlayStation 4 Remastered iteration, Sony announced today. Today's confirmation comes after Naughty Dog's Eric Monacelli said in April that Sony was considering a potential upgrade offer.

"Alas, there is no upgrade discount," Sony's Fred Dutton said today in the comments section on the European PlayStation Blog. Meanwhile, Sony's Sid Shuman writes on the North American PlayStation Blog that "no upgrade path" will be available. The company didn't say today why this wasn't possible.

The Last of Us Remastered was originally announced as a $60 game, but Sony announced a $10 price cut last month, bringing the price down to $50. There is some good news for multiplayer fans, however, as all of the multiplayer DLC you bought on PS3 can be downloaded to the PS4 version at no extra charge.

Dutton also confirmed on the European PlayStation Blog that The Last of Us Remastered's multiplayer component in Europe will be censored to tone down the gore, just like the PS3 version was. "Multiplayer is the same as in the EU PS3 version--there have been no changes in this respect," he said.

The Last of Us Remastered launches July 29 exclusively on PS4. The core gameplay is unchanged, but you'll find that the L2 and R2 triggers now control aiming and firing. If this configuration is not to your liking, you can switch back to the classic L1 and R1 controls. The Last of Us Remastered also makes use of the DualShock 4's touchpad and lightbar.

The game runs in at 1080p/60fps (though there is a locked 30fps option), includes previously released DLC, and features commentary from director Neil Druckmann and actors Troy Baker (Joel) and Ashley Johnson (Ellie). For more on The Last of Us Remastered, be sure to check out GameSpot's in-depth interview with the game's creators.

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Euro censorship is still there. I hope all Europeans import this title instead.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> More like "Sony Censorship", they seem unable to learn that

1. It's only F'ing USK in Germany

2. They softened a lot lately (very little games get cut nowadays)

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No reason why people should expect to get a discount

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Um yeah we should. Why should people who spent all that money on the game and DLC suffer? Just from a business and ethical stand point they should have done something for their fans.

You don't understand because you probably have mommy and daddy buy you everything.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> As to your personal attack lulz no, im 35 and make more money then you will probbly ever see based on your comment.

As to the topic at hand no they dont owe us anything and frankly neither did any of the companies who gave discounts at the new gen launch. Waaa i want something because I supported you, nope this is a new product buy it or dont i suspect they dont care.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> your so cool. and you also suspect that they don't care. and please tell us how much money you make.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> so a $10 price drop, updated graphics and all of the DLC ($20 or more) included isn't enough of a discount for you?

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> Nope because he is an Xtot he had no interest in the game to begin with.

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Sony - "where lameness awaits."

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SONY:


"WHERE MILKINESS AWAITS."

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<< LINK REMOVED >> Yeah, because Sony has so many yearly or even bi-yearly franchises. I'm not trying to hate on you, but Sony isn't milking at least when compared to most franchises.

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Ya'll not remember HD remasters of Prince of Persia, God of War, Ratchet and Clank, etc? There was no discount then either.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> they were half the retail games price, Not hating just saying. This game is cheap enough people stop being welfies and pay the price for an once in a life time experience.

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Core gamer are those who use L1 R1 triggers for aiming and firing. Not L2 R2 triggers

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Awesome - now i need to Google what a "core gamer" is.


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<< LINK REMOVED >> A "core" gamer is someone who has a layer of Doritos cheese covering their controllers.

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So if i bought skyrim should i be entitled to a discount when the GOTY edition comes out? This is a remastered game with all DLC included, so basically a GOTY edition just for a different console. The ONLY reason anyone EVER got a cross platform discount was because the publishers didn't want people waiting for the PS4 to buy COD, battlefield etc so they offered a sweetener to those who bought it for the PS3 first and upgraded later. A handful of games did it but entitled gamers think they are owed something for ever. did you brandish your dvd star wars collection when you went to buy the BLU ray box set and whine for a discount? No? so why should games be any different? If you want the game on a differnt console then pay for it.

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You obviously don't get it. People are upset about the MP and DLC we all paid for! Idlot

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Ha ha! Why give a discount when Sony knows people are crazy enough to buy the same game twice just to replay it in 1080p? If people are constantly throwing money away, might as well be on the receiving end of it. Since fans don't speak with their wallets, all the online rants mean little to nothing.

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Umm its 50 not 60 so there's your discount right there. Also you can sell your ps3 copy and use that cash towards it. Don't be so dense, fanboy.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> lets not forget the $20 or worth of DLC included

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Exactly, some people just love to complain. I doubt this guy (and many of the others whining) even had any intention of getting the game anyway.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> It is only a rip-off to you because you already own the game. There are PS4 owners who do not. They will buy and you will not, simple.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> Sell your PS3 copy... and urmmm I dunno use that cash towards buying the PS4 version?

Durrrrrrrrrr...

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> but then they'll b!tch about GameStop ripping them off too. There's no way around it, people on this site secretly LIKE the idea of getting scr&wed.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> Can probably sell a copy for 20 bucks. Even if you sell it for 15 and use it towards the PS4 version it's still better at the upgrades offered during the holiday season.

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Entitled much?

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When you grow up and pay for your own stuff you'll understand what the big ppl are talking about

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<< LINK REMOVED >> I don't think Naughty Dog made that decision... it probably came from Sony HQ.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> I own all 4 Halos, how much do you think my discount would be on the Master Chief edition?

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<< LINK REMOVED >> It's kind of hard to add anything new and exciting when the game is only a year old. It's simply too soon to re-release this game imo.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> Well they could of at least tried. Maybe some additional weapons. Additional detail to the environments. New multiplayer maps, new multiplayer modes ETC. Look at GTA5 and Rockstar are adding additional vehicles and NPCs which do seem to change the game for the better. This version of TLOU though is the equivalent of booting up a PC game and fiddling with some settings in the graphics option menu and then being charged $50 for it.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> You're getting the DLC and the multiplayer additions they have added over time. Similar to GTA5.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> I think re-release isn't the best of terms to use. This is a release on an entirely new platform. The only thing I'd expect is perhaps a novelty costume change.

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Don't play semantics...it's a re-release any way you want to slice it. Lucas re-release the original Star Wars decades later with digital "enhancements" so that we're stuck with the film ab0rtion we have today. So ya, they're a re-release.

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@RicanV @bdrtfm @ShimmerMan What they should have done is add a new chapter or something. It would just make such an early remaster seem more of a good buy. I might consider rebuying it if I knew I was getting something other than just improved graphics.


Even a "how it was made video" would be something.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> You get the DLC for free as well. Not sure if that's a selling point for most.

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