Will Gamers Like The Last of Us (HBO)? First Episode Impressions

<p>If you've listened to this podcast long enough, you'll know that The Last of Us holds a special place in our hearts.</p><p>But when it was first announced that a TV show was going to be made, and that Neil Druckmann would be receive the full HBO treatment, we weren't completely sold on it. </p><p>Andrew was optimistic, but Mikey thought it would be redundant. </p><p>How have their impressions changed as we tiptoed closer to the release date, and now that it's upon us, will either of them eat their words?</p><p>Before we get started on our deep dive into the pilot, and dissect the performances of Pedro Pascal (Joel) and Bella Ramsey (Ellie), we take a moment to talk about our long standing relationships with the franchise. </p><p>Watch our gameplay segments and full video episodes over on our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/theretrogradepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/theretrogradepodcast</a></p><p>Get monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcast</a></p><p>Join us on Twitter:&nbsp;@RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikey</p><p>TikTok: @RetrogradePod</p><p>Or on Instagram:&nbsp;@theretrogradepodcast </p><p>Or visit our website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.theretrogradepod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.theretrogradepod.com/</a></p><p>Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to&nbsp;theretrogradepodcast@gmail.com</p><p>Show Notes: <a href="https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/the-last-of-us-hbo-first-impressions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/the-last-of-us-hbo-first-impressions</a></p>