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The Last of Us Game Director Finds Modern AAA Games 'Boring,' Says He's 'Not Excited' by God of War Laufey's Gameplay

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Bruce Straley, the game director behind The Last of Us and various Uncharted games, finds modern AAA games to be "boring."

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First edition: Friday, September 18, 2026
Last update: Sep 18, 2026, 9:45 AM CDT

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IGN GamesLeadThe Last of Us Game Director Finds Modern AAA Games 'Boring,' Says He's 'Not Excited' by God of War Laufey's GameplayRead article on IGN Games (opens in a new tab)
Push SquareCoverageThe Last of Us Game Director Apologises for Dragging God of War Laufey into 'Boring' AAA Game DiscussionRead article on Push Square (opens in a new tab)

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Initial · Sep 17, 2026
The Last of Us Game Director Finds Modern AAA Games 'Boring,' Says He's 'Not Excited' by God of War Laufey's Gameplay
- Push SquareThe Last of Us Game Director Apologises for Dragging God of War Laufey into 'Boring' AAA Game Discussion ↗
- IGN GamesThe Last of Us Game Director Finds Modern AAA Games 'Boring,' Says He's 'Not Excited' by God of War Laufey's Gameplay ↗