Naughty Dog

Part of PlayStation Studios, Naughty Dog has a long history of creating great games for the platform, from Crash Bandicoot to Jak & Daxter. It is perhaps better known now for the smash hit series The Last Of Us and Uncharted, games that push the boundaries of great storytelling and action-packed set pieces.

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Naughty Dog
Date Founded
September 9, 1989
CEO
Neil Druckmann
Parent Company
Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Studios
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California, United States
Known For
Crash Bandicoot, The Last of Us, Jak and Daxter, Uncharted

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The Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco, California.
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"You can't stop this."

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