Warning: SPOILERS lie ahead for The Last of Us episode 7!After the surprising video game pseudo-crossover, Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon has responded to The Last of Us episode 7's arcade scene. The latest chapter of the HBO series took a step back to explore some of Ellie's backstory prior to its start, including her close friendship with Storm Reid's Riley, who has left FEDRA to join up with the Fireflies. During their final night together, Bella Ramsey's protagonist and her friend venture through a desolate mall, including an arcade that still has some working cabinets.

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