Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago

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Huge spoilers in this video!!

Hi everyone! First I'd like to say THANK YOU to everyone who has seen my recent videos and left comments! THIS is a video I'm actually super excited about. The Last of Us is one of my most favorite franchises for over a decade now. I hope artists and storytellers will receive useful insight as to why Part II is a great and inspiring example of being loyal to your stories.

I hope you liked it, let me know what you think in the comments!:)

-Ivan

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Photo of Abby:
Brittany (@mayyoursurvivalbelong and @mayyourdeathbeswift)
Paige (@abbys.photographer)

Photo of Joel:
@amich_vp

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In this video, we dive deep into what The Last of Us Part II teaches artists, writers, musicians, and creators about making bold, painful, but necessary creative choices.
Joel’s fate sparked one of the biggest controversies in gaming history—but through that heartbreak, we can learn powerful lessons about vision, integrity, and staying true to our stories even when the world pushes back.
If you’ve ever struggled with creative doubt, fear of backlash, or the pressure to “play it safe,” this video is for you.

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00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Antecedents: The Last of Us
03:16 - The Artist’s Crossroads: Honesty vs. Comfort
07:08 - Staying True to Your Creativity
09:45 - Outro

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#thelastofus #mentalhealth #artistsupport #CreativeIntegrity #Storytelling #ArtisticVision #GameDevelopment #TLOU2 #thelastofuspartii

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