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**007** · 02:17 AM

keg in kc · 07-23-2014, 10:43 AM

Higher frame rates can also result in microstuttering, although hopefully that becomes less of an issue as the technology improves.

**007** · 07-27-2014, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Herpe

You can trade in your PS3 copy of The Last of Us at Gamestop and get The Remastered version on PS4 for $25....

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/07/22/ga...-with-ps3-cop/

Is this deal confirmed? I don't see anything about it in their ad or online.

Mother****erJones · 07-27-2014, 08:35 PM

My cousin said it lasts til Aug 2

Quesadilla Joe · 07-28-2014, 02:56 AM

IGN review for the remastered version...

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/...astered-review

Let's just cut to the chase, shall we? I'm happy to report that Naughty Dog has successfully brought PlayStation 3's single best game -- The Last of Us -- to PlayStation 4 in the form of The Last of Us: Remastered. (You can read my full review of 2013’s The Last of Us on PS3 here.) It’s as much a masterpiece on PS4 as it is on PS3, and it’s worth your undivided attention whether you’ve played it already or are about to jump in for the first time.

Sure, we may not have really needed a port so quickly, but then again, The Last of Us isn’t just any game. As one of the best games of all-time, the more places it is and the more people that can play it, the better.

The biggest change Remastered brings is its framerate. The original version of The Last of Us pushed the PlayStation 3 to its absolute limits to pull off 30 frames per second at 720p resolution, but the PlayStation 4 runs Remastered at 60 frames per second and 1080p resolution. It’s a jarring change at first, but one that I began to appreciate the more I played.

If you don’t agree, Naughty Dog has included the option to lock the framerate to the original 30, but it was flipping back and forth that made me really begin to see the contrast. It’s hard to explain how much of a difference the 30-to-60 transition makes until you see it for yourself; the PS3 original frankly looks a bit choppy by comparison.

Doubling the framerate doesn’t only provide an obvious aesthetic boost; it enhances gameplay, too. The most hardcore competitive shooters on consoles – like the Call of Duty series – run at or near 60 frames because it makes the shooting that much more fluid, responsive, and accurate. You’ll see similar effects in The Last of Us: Remastered during gun battles, even if they are (or should be) few and far between. (Remember: this is largely, though not entirely, a stealth game.)

The PlayStation 4’s extra horsepower also gives a boost to The Last of Us’ graphical fidelity. Now, I know that’s not necessarily saying a whole lot, considering The Last of Us on PS3 is already the most beautiful game I’ve seen on any console. But somehow, Remastered looks just a bit better. Textures are more detailed, the lighting is enhanced, and everything pops more.

The changes aren’t mind altering – or even game changing – but you can absolutely see the difference. From the moment I started the campaign, I couldn’t help but notice improvements everywhere. Some are far more minor than others, but they’re there, and they make The Last of Us burst with even more life.

You can really soak the beauty in with Remastered’s new Photo Mode, which allows you to take control of the camera, alter visual settings like focus and filters, and more to grab the most gorgeous shots possible. It’s not uncommon to encounter stunning sights in The Last of Us – like when you first enter environments reclaimed by nature with Joel and Tess near the beginning of the game – and now, you can capture those moments for posterity, if you’d like.

Another notable change from PS3 to PS4 is, as you might expect, the controller. Naughty Dog knew the weaknesses of the DualShock 3’s terrible triggers, which explains why aiming and shooting was unconventionally mapped to R1 and L1. DualShock 4’s far superior triggers don’t suffer from a similar problem, so you can map shooting to R2 and L2 if you want, or keep it as it originally was.

Your backpack menu can be brought up with the DualShock 4’s meaty center button, too. And, like Killzone: Shadow Fall, the controller’s speaker can be used to play audio diaries and sound effects like the on/off click of your flashlight, though you can turn this off if you find it too obnoxious.

For as great as Remastered’s little tweaks and additions are, the true value proposition comes in when you start to talk about DLC. A slew of DLC that had to be purchased separately on PlayStation 3 comes bundled-in on PlayStation 4. For instance, Left Behind – The Last of Us’ incredible single-player prequel DLC – is included (read the original review here), as are a ton of online maps and modes that you’d otherwise have to acquire separately on PS3.

And yes, playing The Last of Us: Remastered online is just as awesome as it was the first time around, again aided by a silky-smooth framerate. I suspect the surprising online addiction The Last of Us provided in 2013 will be renewed for some and discovered for the first time for others.

In 2013, I called The Last of Us on PlayStation 3 a masterpiece. The same holds true of its PlayStation 4 "Remastered" sibling. You can’t go wrong with either version, but with Remastered you’ll get a better framerate that smooths out gunplay, a prettier, sharper look, and a bunch of DLC content rolled into the package from the get-go (not to mention a whole fresh set of Trophies to earn again, if you have a whole lot of time on your hands).

Whether you’ve already experienced it on PlayStation 3 or have no idea what you’re missing, The Last of Us: Remastered is worth your time and attention. PlayStation 3’s best game just became PlayStation 4’s, too.

Gravedigger · 07-28-2014, 08:13 AM

I'm really getting bored with Gamespot. They reviewed Last of Us when it was first released and were ripped to shreds for giving the game an 8. They gave the DLC Left Behind a 9 btw. So they review the PS4 Remastered Last of Us and give it the same score, mind you it has the Left Behind DLC and the improved visuals and framerate but still garners the same score as it did on the PS3 version?

Minor bitching aside, I got a $50 gift card to Best Buy for my Birthday, I'm getting this tomorrow because it is one of the greatest games of last generation and imo of all time. If the PS4 is going to last 4-6 more years, I want this in my collection for that time period, especially with the DLC packed in.

Mr. Plow · 07-28-2014, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Gravedigger

I'm really getting bored with Gamespot. They reviewed Last of Us when it was first released and were ripped to shreds for giving the game an 8. They gave the DLC Left Behind a 9 btw. So they review the PS4 Remastered Last of Us and give it the same score, mind you it has the Left Behind DLC and the improved visuals and framerate but still garners the same score as it did on the PS3 version?

Minor bitching aside, I got a $50 gift card to Best Buy for my Birthday, I'm getting this tomorrow because it is one of the greatest games of last generation and imo of all time. If the PS4 is going to last 4-6 more years, I want this in my collection for that time period, especially with the DLC packed in.

I really should finish Last of Us on PS3.

Sure-Oz · 07-28-2014, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru

Is this deal confirmed? I don't see anything about it in their ad or online.

@gamespot: GameStop will discount The Last of Us Remastered on PS4 50% if you bring in your PS3 copy. http://l.gamespot.com/1yXkPfS http://twitter.com/gamespot/status/4...638272/photo/1 haven't either but here's another article

**The Franchise** · 07-28-2014, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

I really should finish Last of Us on PS3.

Stop playing Minecraft.

Sure-Oz · 07-28-2014, 04:23 PM

can you trade in any ps3 games at gamestop for credit or money?

Mr. Plow · 07-28-2014, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Stop playing Minecraft.

Stupid addictive game.

Really though, my game playing has just decreased. I've got about 10 games that I'm "playing" on the PS3, and a couple on the 360 that I'm still working on, but when I do get on, I seem to play mindless games like MW3.

Ceej · 07-28-2014, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

Stupid addictive game.

Really though, my game playing has just decreased. I've got about 10 games that I'm "playing" on the PS3, and a couple on the 360 that I'm still working on, but when I do get on, I seem to play mindless games like MW3.

I resent that.

**007** · 07-28-2014, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

@gamespot: GameStop will discount The Last of Us Remastered on PS4 50% if you bring in your PS3 copy. http://l.gamespot.com/1yXkPfS http://twitter.com/gamespot/status/4...638272/photo/1 haven't either but here's another article

Yep. got the email directly from them today. Went in and upgraded today.

Sure-Oz · 07-28-2014, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru

Yep. got the email directly from them today. Went in and upgraded today.

I'm going to trade mine in tomorrow. Stoked

keg in kc · 07-28-2014, 06:02 PM

Quesadilla Joe · 07-28-2014, 10:27 PM

The initial startup on the PS4 version of TLoU is so much faster than it was on PS3. That game had to have had the longest startup of any game on PS3.

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07-28-2014, 02:56 AM	#424
Quesadilla Joe Abolish The Salary Cap! Join Date: Mar 2008 Casino cash: $4118675	IGN review for the remastered version... http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/...astered-review Let's just cut to the chase, shall we? I'm happy to report that Naughty Dog has successfully brought PlayStation 3's single best game -- The Last of Us -- to PlayStation 4 in the form of The Last of Us: Remastered. (You can read my full review of 2013’s The Last of Us on PS3 here.) It’s as much a masterpiece on PS4 as it is on PS3, and it’s worth your undivided attention whether you’ve played it already or are about to jump in for the first time. Sure, we may not have really needed a port so quickly, but then again, The Last of Us isn’t just any game. As one of the best games of all-time, the more places it is and the more people that can play it, the better. The biggest change Remastered brings is its framerate. The original version of The Last of Us pushed the PlayStation 3 to its absolute limits to pull off 30 frames per second at 720p resolution, but the PlayStation 4 runs Remastered at 60 frames per second and 1080p resolution. It’s a jarring change at first, but one that I began to appreciate the more I played. If you don’t agree, Naughty Dog has included the option to lock the framerate to the original 30, but it was flipping back and forth that made me really begin to see the contrast. It’s hard to explain how much of a difference the 30-to-60 transition makes until you see it for yourself; the PS3 original frankly looks a bit choppy by comparison. Doubling the framerate doesn’t only provide an obvious aesthetic boost; it enhances gameplay, too. The most hardcore competitive shooters on consoles – like the Call of Duty series – run at or near 60 frames because it makes the shooting that much more fluid, responsive, and accurate. You’ll see similar effects in The Last of Us: Remastered during gun battles, even if they are (or should be) few and far between. (Remember: this is largely, though not entirely, a stealth game.) The PlayStation 4’s extra horsepower also gives a boost to The Last of Us’ graphical fidelity. Now, I know that’s not necessarily saying a whole lot, considering The Last of Us on PS3 is already the most beautiful game I’ve seen on any console. But somehow, Remastered looks just a bit better. Textures are more detailed, the lighting is enhanced, and everything pops more. The changes aren’t mind altering – or even game changing – but you can absolutely see the difference. From the moment I started the campaign, I couldn’t help but notice improvements everywhere. Some are far more minor than others, but they’re there, and they make The Last of Us burst with even more life. You can really soak the beauty in with Remastered’s new Photo Mode, which allows you to take control of the camera, alter visual settings like focus and filters, and more to grab the most gorgeous shots possible. It’s not uncommon to encounter stunning sights in The Last of Us – like when you first enter environments reclaimed by nature with Joel and Tess near the beginning of the game – and now, you can capture those moments for posterity, if you’d like. Another notable change from PS3 to PS4 is, as you might expect, the controller. Naughty Dog knew the weaknesses of the DualShock 3’s terrible triggers, which explains why aiming and shooting was unconventionally mapped to R1 and L1. DualShock 4’s far superior triggers don’t suffer from a similar problem, so you can map shooting to R2 and L2 if you want, or keep it as it originally was. Your backpack menu can be brought up with the DualShock 4’s meaty center button, too. And, like Killzone: Shadow Fall, the controller’s speaker can be used to play audio diaries and sound effects like the on/off click of your flashlight, though you can turn this off if you find it too obnoxious. For as great as Remastered’s little tweaks and additions are, the true value proposition comes in when you start to talk about DLC. A slew of DLC that had to be purchased separately on PlayStation 3 comes bundled-in on PlayStation 4. For instance, Left Behind – The Last of Us’ incredible single-player prequel DLC – is included (read the original review here), as are a ton of online maps and modes that you’d otherwise have to acquire separately on PS3. And yes, playing The Last of Us: Remastered online is just as awesome as it was the first time around, again aided by a silky-smooth framerate. I suspect the surprising online addiction The Last of Us provided in 2013 will be renewed for some and discovered for the first time for others. In 2013, I called The Last of Us on PlayStation 3 a masterpiece. The same holds true of its PlayStation 4 "Remastered" sibling. You can’t go wrong with either version, but with Remastered you’ll get a better framerate that smooths out gunplay, a prettier, sharper look, and a bunch of DLC content rolled into the package from the get-go (not to mention a whole fresh set of Trophies to earn again, if you have a whole lot of time on your hands). Whether you’ve already experienced it on PlayStation 3 or have no idea what you’re missing, The Last of Us: Remastered is worth your time and attention. PlayStation 3’s best game just became PlayStation 4’s, too.
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07-28-2014, 08:13 AM	#425
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07-28-2014, 10:27 PM	#435
Quesadilla Joe Abolish The Salary Cap! Join Date: Mar 2008 Casino cash: $4118675	The initial startup on the PS4 version of TLoU is so much faster than it was on PS3. That game had to have had the longest startup of any game on PS3.
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