Naughty Dog

Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows

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Get Played Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Game Scoop!Lex Fridman Podcast

Episode Mentions

Get Played · May 4, 2026

Our Favorite Video Game Performances

“The Last of Us series highlighted for Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson's acclaimed performances across both games”

Video Game Voice Acting and Performance CaptureCinematic Storytelling in GamesJapanese vs English Voice Acting

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Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Apr 3, 2026

Uncharted 5 Teased By Naughty Dog Director?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.03.26

“Creative director Sean Knoll's cryptic Instagram post fuels speculation about potential Uncharted 5 development and return to the franchise”

Uncharted 5 speculation and franchise future directionState of Decay 3 alpha testing and cooperative survival gameplayLive-service game update expectations vs. indie studio capacity

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Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Apr 2, 2026

How to Fix PlayStation - Kinda Funny Gamescast

“PlayStation first-party studio; discussed for long development cycles (6-7 years) and upcoming Intergalactic new IP”

PlayStation handheld strategy and market positioningLive service game investment and ROI analysisFirst-party game development cycle optimization

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Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Apr 2, 2026

How to Fix PlayStation - Kinda Funny Gamescast

“PlayStation first-party studio discussed for long development cycles and intergalactic new IP project”

PlayStation Hardware Strategy and PricingFirst-Party Game Development Cadence and Scope ManagementLive Service Investment and Failure Analysis

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Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Apr 2, 2026

Last of Us Online was 80% Complete?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.02.26

“Cancelled The Last of Us Online at 80% completion to redirect resources to Neil Druckmann's Intergalactic project”

The Last of Us Online cancellation and live service strategyNaughty Dog resource allocation and Neil Druckmann prioritizationLive service game development ROI and sunk costs

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Game Scoop! · Mar 13, 2026

Game Scoop! 848: A Marathon and a Sprint

“Sony's first-party studio continuing to develop exclusive franchises like The Last of Us”

Extraction Shooter Game DesignRoguelike Deck-Builder MechanicsVoxel-Based Destruction Systems

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Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Mar 11, 2026

Deciding The Greatest Video Game Sequel of ALL TIME - Kinda Funny Gamescast

“Last of Us Part 2 reached semi-finals; debated as daring but divisive narrative sequel”

Video Game Sequel Design PhilosophyMetacritic Scoring vs. Player PreferenceOnline Multiplayer Infrastructure Evolution

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Lex Fridman Podcast · Mar 11, 2026

#493 – Jeff Kaplan: World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Blizzard, and Future of Gaming

“Referenced for exceptional single-player narrative games like The Last of Us and Uncharted series”

World of Warcraft quest design and leveling systemsGame director leadership and creative decision-makingOverwatch hero design and team-based shooter mechanics

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Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Mar 2, 2026

What’s the Worst FPS? - Kinda Feudy

“Developer of The Last of Us and Uncharted franchises, discussed as Neil Druckmann's primary works”

First-Person Shooter Game Quality and Community PerceptionVideo Game Developer Recognition and Franchise AssociationNostalgia in Video Game Preferences and Player Attachment

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Game Scoop! · Feb 20, 2026

Game Scoop! 845: What Was the Point?

“Has not produced new game this generation due to work on Factions multiplayer project”

Studio Acquisitions and Integration StrategyLive-Service Game Development FailuresRemaster and Remake Market Demand

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Game Scoop! · Dec 12, 2025

Game Scoop! 835: You Picked the Games of the Century - Did You Choose Poorly or Wisely?

“The Last of Us Part One (#5) and Uncharted 2 (#18) discussed for technical achievement and narrative design”

Game of the Century RankingsOpen-World Game Design EvolutionPlayer Agency and Emergent Gameplay

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