What PSX tells us about the modern games industry

By now, you've probably heard the big news: The Last of Us Part II is coming. Developer Naughty Dog took to the stage at the PlayStation Experience (PSX) event in Anaheim, California on Saturday, confirming a sequel for its critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic adventure. We will return to the harrowing lives of Ellie and Joel as they seek to survive a nightmarish pandemic – and to take some sort of revenge. Little else is known about the game, but it's the manner of that announcement, and what else happened that night, that tells us a lot about where PlayStation – and the industry at large – is going. PSX is unlike any other corporate event in the games industry – it is equal parts video game expo, marketing conference and fan convention.