Last Of Us Director Shows Sony Put Words In His Mouth
Did Sony Misquote 'Last of Us' Director?
Neil Druckmann, director of The Last of Us, has publicly corrected a misquote in a Sony-published interview about the future of gaming. The interview suggested Druckmann said Naughty Dog's next game could "redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming," a statement he denied making. Druckmann clarified his original words on Twitter, sharing an excerpt from the raw interview transcript, highlighting how edits distorted his message. This incident raises concerns about the accuracy of the published interview content.
What specific statements did Neil Druckmann claim were inaccurately attributed to him in the Sony interview regarding Naughty Dog's next game?
In the Sony interview, Neil Druckmann was quoted as saying that Naughty Dog's next game "could redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming." However, he later clarified on Twitter that this was not exactly what he said. According to Druckmann, his words, context, and intent were lost in editing during the interview. He shared an excerpt of the raw, unedited transcript in which he discussed his excitement for the upcoming game and how the world would react to it, given the success of The Last of Us and its TV adaptation. He did not specifically claim any statements were inaccurately attributed to him, but he did imply that the editing of the interview led to a misrepresentation of his thoughts and words.
What was the initial reaction of media outlets and social media to the statements published in the Sony interview?
The initial reaction of media outlets and social media to the statements published in the Sony interview was significant and critical2. Several media outlets, including IGN, picked up the interview and highlighted the statement about Naughty Dog’s next game potentially redefining mainstream perceptions of gaming, referring to it as "big words2." This phrase quickly went viral on social media, where it garnered widespread criticism2. This strong reaction from both traditional media and social media platforms prompted Neil Druckmann to publicly correct the record, indicating that his original words had been misrepresented in the published interview2.