{"id":3005742,"date":"2013-07-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-07-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2013-07-09T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-07-09T00:00:00","slug":"the-last-of-us-sales-exceed-34-million-units-worldwide","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2013\/the-last-of-us-sales-exceed-34-million-units-worldwide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Last of Us\u2122 Sales Exceed 3.4 Million Units Worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tokyo, July 9, 2013 <\/strong>\u2013Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that the global sales of The Last of Us\u2122<\/em> exceeded 3.4 million units*1 as of July 3rd.  This remarkable sales figure was achieved in less than 3 weeks since its global launch on June 14th.  The PlayStation\u00ae3 (PS3\u00ae) exclusive title \u2013 released to universal critical acclaim \u2013 has surpassed all sales expectations to become the fastest selling PS3 title of 2013*2.<\/p>\n

The Last of Us<\/em> delivers an evocative journey of survival in a world radically transformed, twenty years after a virulent pandemic of the cordyceps fungus has ravaged the human population. The rich story provides a realistic experience that explores the depths of humanity through main characters Joel and Ellie. Their journey is rife with emotionally charged moments as the narrative centers on themes of survival, loyalty, love and redemption.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese sales figures are a testament to the blockbuster quality of The Last of Us<\/em>,\u201d said Shuhei Yoshida, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios. \u201cThe teams at Naughty Dog are true visionaries and their storytelling capabilities are second to none; this title is an undisputed demonstration of that. SCE continues to be committed to delivering unique gameplay experiences that redefine the interactive entertainment industry and The Last of Us<\/em> is a perfect example.\u201d<\/p>\n

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  • *1<\/span>Including both Blu-ray Disc\u2122 sell-in quantities and download version sales<\/li>\n
  • *2<\/span>As of July 3rd, 2013<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n


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    About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/h4>\n

    Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes, develops and markets the PlayStation\u00ae2 (PS2\u00ae) computer entertainment system, the PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) handheld entertainment system, the PlayStation\u00ae3 (PS3\u00ae) computer entertainment system and the PlayStation\u00aeVita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system. SCEI has revolutionized home entertainment since they launched PlayStation in 1994. PS2\u00ae further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP\u00ae is a handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games with high-quality full-motion video and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3\u00ae is an advanced computer system, incorporating the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PS Vita is an ultimate portable entertainment system that offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context. SCEI also delivers the PlayStation\u00ae
    \nexperience to open operating systems through PlayStation\u00aeMobile, a cross device platform. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI, along with its affiliated companies, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC., and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and its division companies, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia develops, publishes, markets and distributes hardware and software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.\n<\/p>\n

    PlayStation, and PS3 are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.
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