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Neil Druckmann ( Hebrew: ניל דרוקמן; born December 5, 1978) is an Israeli-American writer, creative director, designer, and programmer. He is the studio head and head of creative of the video game developer Naughty Dog, and is best known for his work on the game franchises Uncharted and The Last of Us, having co-created the latter.
Jun 2, 2024 · Neil Druckmann, head of the video game studio Naughty Dog, changed gaming when he created 'The Last of Us,' which became the basis for the hit HBO show.
- todd.martens@latimes.com
- Game Critic
Feb 13, 2023 · To make the acclaimed video games and HBO television series, Neil Druckmann drew upon his childhood and overcame a big rejection.
- colin.mcevoy@hearst.com
- Senior News Editor, Biography.Com
Jul 15, 2020 · The game's co-director and co-writer Neil Druckmann, an Israeli who grew up in the West Bank, draws inspiration from the cycle of violence in the region. The game's setting, characters, and themes reflect a familiar, firmly Israeli way of seeing and explaining the conflict, which marginalizes Palestinian experience.
- Emanuel Maiberg
May 23, 2024 · The Last of Us and Uncharted developer Neil Druckmann says his studio's next project could redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming. He also clarifies his original statement on Twitter after some words were lost in editing.
- Ryan Dinsdale
May 24, 2024 · Neil Druckmann, the creator of The Last of Us and Uncharted, talks about how AI will change video game development and storytelling in the next 10 years. He also discusses the ethical issues and challenges of using AI in games.
Jul 12, 2023 · Evan Wells, co-president and co-founder of Naughty Dog, retires after 25 years with the studio. Neil Druckmann, the co-creator of The Last of Us, takes over as the sole leader of the PlayStation developer.
