Gaming Community Debates Future of The Last Of Us Part 3 and Zelda Movie
In the latest GameCentral letters page, readers passionately discuss the future of major gaming franchises, including the potential for The Last Of Us Part 3 and the upcoming Zelda movie. The Tuesday letters page, published on April 21, 2026, features diverse opinions from the gaming community, with one reader expressing frustration over Naughty Dog's decade-long gap in releasing a proper new game.
Will The Last Of Us Part 3 Ever Happen?
A reader, Purple Ranger, argues that it's shocking Naughty Dog hasn't released a new game in ten years, calling it a waste of time. Even if The Last Of Us Online had been released, they consider it a misuse of the studio's talents without a new single-player title. However, they express hope with upcoming projects like Interstellar: The Heretic Prophet and a potential new Uncharted game.
The reader firmly believes The Last Of Us Part 3 is inevitable, citing the series' status as a huge brand for Sony, despite the TV show losing some shine. They speculate Sony would sooner shut down Naughty Dog or chase off Neil Druckmann than let the series end. However, with no signs of serious development, they estimate a release date around 2032, joking about Ellie as an old grandma.
Optimism for the Zelda Movie
Another reader, Vondam, addresses skepticism about the Zelda movie, acknowledging concerns due to the Mario movies' lack of plot and the director's track record. Despite this, they express hope, noting the movie won't adapt a specific game but likely create a mish-mash of Zelda lore.
They suggest streamlining the backstory and establishing clear origins for Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf could improve upon the games' light storytelling. Vondam believes a movie could flesh out the universe, benefiting both fans and the game series, unlike Mario, which doesn't face similar narrative challenges.
Reader Experiences with Pragmata and Other Games
Symbel shares enthusiasm for Capcom's Pragmata, a new IP that sold 1 million copies in two days. They praise Capcom for taking risks and reaping rewards, highlighting the company's strong year with upcoming titles like Onimusha. They contrast this with larger publishers like EA or Activision, doubting they'd make similar efforts with unique concepts.
Other readers discuss varied gaming experiences:
- Tom shares giving up on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and The Witcher 3 due to combat and dialogue issues, but enjoys Borderlands 4.
- Andrew J. mentions the successful Kickstarter for Broken Sword The Smoking Mirror: Reforged and a free offer for Broken Sword The Shadows Of The Templar: Reforged on Epic Games Store.
- P Donnelly debates performance vs. fidelity modes in games, noting examples like Starfield and Ghost Of Yōtei, and emphasizes the importance of Game Mode on TVs for reduced input lag.
Community Insights and Oddities
Colin comments on Nintendo's quiet opening of a London store, calling it typical of Japanese companies' odd behaviors that keep gaming interesting. They express disinterest in mainstream titles like GTA 6, preferring indie games to avoid supporting larger companies.
Siega criticizes Microsoft's Forza Horizon 6 controller design, questioning its relevance to a Tokyo setting and overall aesthetic, suggesting Microsoft has lost its way with controllers.
The letters page concludes with lighter notes, including Scott's idea for a new Sonic hedgehog character and TWO MACKS' humorous anecdote about failed ZX80 game programs. Readers are encouraged to email comments to gamecentral@metro.co.uk and engage with the community through newsletters and features.
