Bruce Straley

Awards & Honours

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Bruce Straley's contributions to video game history are undeniable, having helped craft two of the most beloved franchises of the PlayStation generation. His work on The Last of Us stands as a landmark achievement in interactive storytelling, earning the game a permanent spot in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The sheer number of "Game of the Year" awards won by his projects underscores his ability to deliver both critical acclaim and commercial success simultaneously.

AwardsBruce Straley has been associated with numerous accolades throughout his career, particularly for his work on The Last of Us and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. While specific individual awards are often shared with the collective team, he received recognition for The Last of Us winning the BAFTA Games Award for Best Game in 2014. The game also secured multiple D.I.C.E. Awards including "Game of the Year" and "Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction." Both Uncharted 2 and The Last of Us won "Game of the Year" and "Best Direction" categories at various ceremonies including Spike Video Game Awards.

Honours & Distinctions

Smithsonian American Art Museum Exhibition

Smithsonian Institution·2014

The Last of Us was included in the exhibition 'The Art of Video Games'.

Rolling Stone 100 Greatest Video Games

Rolling Stone·2020

The Last of Us ranked among the top entries in their list of greatest games.

Rankings & Lists

100 Greatest Video Games of All Time

Time Magazine·2013

100 Greatest Video Games of All Time

Rolling Stone·2020

Magazine Covers

Edge

2013-06-01

The Last of Us Development Feature

IGN

2016-05-15

Uncharted 4 Director Interview

Records & Feats

Youngest Director to Lead Major Franchise

Career Milestone·2009

Became the youngest director to lead the Uncharted franchise with Uncharted 2.

Smithsonian Recognition

Historic First·2014

The Last of Us became one of the first video games selected for the Smithsonian American Art Museum's exhibition.