Neil Drackmann talks about Cuming Outs, muscular female arms and the importance of diversity in The Last of Us 2

Studio Vice President Naughty dog Neil Drackmann gave an interview to the publication Gq, which was published as part of the promotion of the game The Last of Us: Part II. In particular, he commented on the importance of diversity.

According to the developer, diversity is the same key element of games for the studio as graphics, combat system and music. Once an actress Ashley johnson (Ellie) talked to the man who told her, that the first part of the series gave him the courage to approach family members and commit a cuming out.

“These cases inspire us to say:“ Look, when we submit different stories, they can really affect people, ”Drackmann said.

He also added that the variety of characters was one of the reasons that worked on “Wild West World“writer Halle gross joined Naughty Dog. She noticed concept art pumped up womanplayed by Laura Bailey, and was completely delighted with the huge shoulders and muscular arms of the heroine.

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