Naughty Dog surprise drops a new update for The Last of Us 2 that changes gives you a new way to experience the game, also Sony announces a deep dive for Ghost of Yotei at this week’s State of Play this week and lastly, Pokemon fan flies all the way to Italy to show him a very special Pokemon card.

Naughty Dog has released a free update for The Last of Us Part 2, introducing a chronological mode that allows players to experience the game's story in the order events occur, instead of the original non-linear format. This update also includes new trophies and unlockable Uncharted-themed costumes for characters Joel and Tommy, which can be used in the game's roguelike survival mode.

Sony has announced a detailed gameplay showcase for Ghost of Yotei, the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, with new features and a fresh protagonist. Additionally, a Pokémon fan traveled to Italy to have a Popplio card signed by the Pope, making it one of the rarest Pokémon cards.

The Last of Us Part 2 gets new story mode, uncharted costumes

Hey, welcome back to another episode of The Daily Fix. I am Aliek, and today Naughty Dog's new update to The Last of Us Part 2 flips the whole script somewhat literally. Plus, we'll get a closer look at Ghost of Yotei very soon. And this blessed Pokemon card is one of the rarest? Let's jump in. Naughty Dog Surprise dropped a free new update for The Last of Us Part 2 that completely changes the way you experience the story. The update introduces chronological mode, which allows players to experience the game by putting its events in the order they take place, rather than sticking with the non-linear approach taken by the base game, which relies heavily on flashbacks. Naughty Dog says that through this new mode, players will gain even deeper insight into Part 2's narrative and experience the parallels between Ellie and Abby, and just how close they were to running into each other. Quote, Just started a few minutes in and it's surreal the game opening with Abby flashback. Small part of my brain feels like a new game. It's super intriguing to think how the experience would be for new players. There's nothing stopping first-time players from starting with chronological mode, but Naughty Dog strongly recommends they experience the story as originally developed in order to feel the impact of the game as intended. Plus, this really gives the veterans more of an excuse to revisit the game in a new way. Oh, and to earn a few new trophies and unlock a few free costumes along the way. Beating the game in chronological mode will unlock a pair of Uncharted costumes for Joel and Tommy. Here they are dressed as Nathan and Sam Drake. Looking pretty cool, right? The costumes will also be usable in No Return, The Last of Us Part 2's remastered roguelike survival mode. Next up for Naughty Dog and Neil Druckmann will be the studio's upcoming sci-fi action adventure Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet, which stars actor Tati Gabrielle, which incidentally plays WLF member Nora in The Last of Us Season 2. The studio is also working on another unannounced game, and before you think it's The Last of Us Part 3, Druckmann has already mentioned he's in more of a producer role, which means he's not heavily involved in this one. Who knows, maybe it's a new Uncharted? It doesn't seem like we'll be seeing The Last of Us Part 3 anytime soon, but it's nice to know that Naughty Dog is still dropping new content for its fanbase. Are you loading up The Last of Us Part 2 for a replay? Let me know in the comments, I for sure will be right after I finish Wind Waker. Cancel your thirsty plans! Sony has announced a deep dive into Ghost of Yotei in the next State of Play. Ghost of Yotei Sucker Punch's sequel to Ghost of Tsushima only got a brief tease during Sony's main PlayStation showcase last month, but this time we're getting 20 whole minutes of gameplay. PlayStation's description of this week's State of Play teases that fans will hear more of the main character Atsu's quest for vengeance, get a tour of her weaponry, plus new ways to personalize your journey at the edge of Japan, new special modes, and much more. Sucker Punch announced the Ghost of Tsushima sequel last September with a new origin for Atsu, a young woman with a quest for vengeance that has led her to learn to fight, hunt, and now return home with a list of six names, the names of those who murdered her family. The game will take place in a new time period 300 years after the events of the first game in the region of Mount Yotei, a volcano located in the north of Japan of what is now present-day Hokkaido. We also know that the main character can dual-wield a katana, a talent that was never available to Jin Sakai in the first game. Well, looking forward to seeing more of that! Ghost of Yotei hits PlayStation 5 on October 2nd, 2025, and there's a good chance we'll get a PC port later on. Keep an eye out for our coverage on Sony's State of Play this Thursday, so go mark your calendar. Shifting gears to Pokemon, a Reddit user by the name of ReptileCake traveled all the way to Italy to introduce himself to the new Pope and have him sign his Popplio card. Get it? Pope? Leo? Popplio? Well, the Pope definitely got it. According to ReptileCake, the meet was pretty chill. He presented the Pope with two copies of Popplio, a holographic for the Holy Pontiff himself, and one more for him to sign. We were herded through security and then seated. Then the Pope arrived nonchalantly, gave a great speech about hope, and then invited everyone up for a meet-and-greet for people to get some items blessed or give gifts. I went up, gave him a reverse holo Popplio, and then asked him to sign a copy. He laughed, probably as a courtesy, but he did know about Pokemon cards. He even showed it to the guards around him. The Vatican provided a photo to IGN as proof of the encounter, and yep, that's a smiling Pope. While there are many rare Pokemon cards in existence, ReptileCake's Popplio signed by Pope Leo XIV surely now ranks as one of the rarest. And those are your stories for today, Tuesday, July 8th. Now's a great time to score some incredible games through Humble. Live now through August 5th, grab Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader, Daemon X Machina, Death's Door, Cat Quest 3, and more. Whether you're building your backlog or discovering something new, it's the perfect time to pick up these fan favorites. Plus, every purchase supports a good cause. This month, your Humble Choice Membership supports Covenant House. Get a curated mix of PC games every month, all for just $14.99 a month. Skip a month or cancel any time, and know that 5% of your membership goes to charity. Now that you're all caught up on the news, go check out IGN's new review of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4. I'm Alie, thanks for watching, and I'll see you guys on the next one.

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At least 90 people killed in Texas floods

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Shooter killed after opening fire at U.S. Border Patrol building

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