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Ive managed to keep Joels death a secret from my partner for five whole years.
It wasnt as hard as it sounds.
And let me tell you, she cared a lot.
It feels different now.
Everything feels so different.
In fact, she hated it.
She gasped, she yelled, she asked me if Joel dies in the game.
When I told her he did, she realized what was happening on screen was real.
It wasnt a dream sequence, no one was going to rush in to save Joels life.
Joels story is over, and apparently, so is her interest in watching this show.
Its a decision to intentionally alienate the audience, and it usually isnt done unless theres no other choice.
Both deaths were shocking, but they were each received very differently by fans.
With Joels death, The Last of Us is now at a crossroads.
Joes death will be received differently by audiences than players because of this.
Whether you love or hate this moment, you already bought the game.
For better or worse, giving Joel a loveable face changes who the character is.
It changed how the hospital massacre was received, and it will change how his death is received too.
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