HBO Premiere Success Rubs Off On The Original Game The Last Of Us Part 1
The Last of Us Part 1 originally released in 2013, has seen a significant spike in sales following the premiere of the HBO series adaptation of the game. The game, which was originally released in 2013, has seen a significant boost in sales on the PlayStation Network.
The sales jumped more than 200% on PS5 and The Last of Us: Remastered (the PS4 version of the game), increased by more than 300% on the boxed UK sales charts. The increased numbers pushed the PS5 version of the game to number 20 on that UK chart, and the PS4 version to number 32.
This spike in sales is not uncommon for games that receive adaptations, as fans of the show often look to experience the story in the medium it was originally created for.
The HBO series, which premiered on June 15, is based on the story and characters of the game, and follows Ellie and Joel as they journey through a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a fungus-like infection. The show has received critical acclaim and has generated a lot of buzz among fans of the game and newcomers alike.
The Last of Us Part 1 is not the only game to see sales spike following an adaptation. Games such as Minecraft, Witcher 3, and Assassin’s Creed have all seen similar increases in sales after their respective adaptations were released.