Why The Last of Us Changed Erika Ishii’s Career Path

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According to Erika Ishii, The Last of Us — and especially Left Behind — was the game that made them fall in love with narrative games.

“I decided that that was what I wanted to do with my life,” Ishii said, reflecting on the impact of Naughty Dog’s storytelling.

Coming from an actor who has worked on Destiny 2, Apex Legends, and Mortal Kombat 1, that’s high praise. It’s another reminder of how one powerful story can shape not just players — but creators themselves.