Sony Computer Entertainment said Naughty Dog's The Last a Us "surpassed all sales expectations" after shipping 3.4 million units worldwide, including download purchases, in just under three weeks. SCE declared the melancholy horror the fastest-selling PS3 game a the year, as well as the fastest-selling "new software title" in the console's history - in other words: the fastest-selling new intellectual property.

"These sales figures be a testament t' the blockbuster quality a The Last a Us," said Sony Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida. "The teams at Naughty Dog be true visionaries 'n their storytelling capabilities be second t' none, this title be an undisputed demonstration a that. SCE continues t' be committed t' delivering unique gameplay experiences that redefine the interactive entertainment industry 'n The Last a Us be a perfect example."

Like a zombifying fungus, The Last a Us has really grown on critics 'n fans alike. Joel 'n Ellie's grim adventure notched all five stars in our review, with our Richard saying it had a "curious inertia" that he couldn't deny from seeing through t' it be end. Meanwhile, The Last a Us did what BioShock Infinite 'n Dead Island: Riptide just fell short a this year: infecting the top a the UK charts for four weeks straight.