Joel isn’t the typical video game hero — and that’s exactly why The Last of Us hit so differently. Instead of saving the world, he made us question what “saving” even means.

In a medium obsessed with power fantasies, Naughty Dog gave us something far braver — a flawed, desperate, deeply human man who forced players to confront their own morality.

If you’ve ever wondered why modern games feel more emotional, conflicted, and real… 👉 This is where it started.

📖 Read the full feature: Gaming Ethics: How The Last of Us Changed Complex Protagonists

Yes this is a game, but we need to play it fair and just and fun. Here are some of the things we need to remember when we play:

Don’t engage in trash talks.

If someone starts using profanity, avoid the want to respond with more muck. If some of your teammates are novices, encourage them instead and do everything you can to improve your chances of winning. Keep in mind that you were a beginner once. It's not good for the younger players to witness profanity being used.

Age limit

Make sure your child is playing the appropriate game for their age if you're a parent. Players must be at least 12 years old to participate in this game. We stopped our son from playing the game as soon as we noticed him doing so. Due to excessive MOBA gaming, one of our relatives left school.

Play less, do more

Recently, a mobile gamer who was skipping meals because of too much gaming was featured on the Filipino TV show KMJS. He unfortunately became really unwell as a result of it. Despite the fact that it's a pleasant game, be careful not to neglect your most fundamental demands as a result.

Choose your battles wisely.