Post-Apocalyptic Pittsburgh in “The Last of Us” PS3 Game

The Last of Us PS3 Game in Pittsburgh (screenshot)

Pittsburgh is in Hollywood movies, reality TV, and online shows, so why not video games? Well, now it is thanks to the guys over at Naughty Dog Software in sunny Santa Monica, Cali. In their Playstation 3 exclusive The Last of Us, Pittsburgh will be the host of a post-apocalyptic battle ground for the few survivors that remain after a modern plague wiped out the rest of the world. This isn’t the first time the Burgh has had some end-of-the-world-action, remember when The Road was filmed in Braddock, PA?

Check out the trailer below which is entirely comprised of in-game footage…
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Plan a Party Pittsburgh Style

Party Pittsburgh Style (pic by daveynin)

Maybe you grew up here, or perhaps you’re a transplant from another place entirely. Whatever the case may be, your friends know you as someone who proudly bleeds passion for Pittsburgh, a city that is known for its numerous bridges, diversity, and steel industry, amongst many other things. Whether you’re a die-hard Steelers fanatic or an alumni and lover of the University of Pittsburgh, you want to share your enthusiasm with all those around you at your birthday party, wedding, or dinner party. There are plenty of ways to incorporate Pittsburgh culture and life into whatever gathering you are trying to plan.
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Casting Call: Gordon Ramsay’s “Kitchen Nightmares”

Are you ready for Kitchen Nightmares with Gordon Ramsay coming to Pittsburgh

The senior casting producer for Gordon Ramsay’s show “Kitchen Nightmares” submitted this urgent casting call to Boring Pittsburgh today. They’re specifically looking in the Pittsburgh area for struggling restaurants to appear in the upcoming season 5 of what might seriously be considered one of the best reality TV shows ever!
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Bubba Demonstrates the Steelers Version of Tebowing

All the bored people around the world that were obsessed with planking are now doing something less dangerous but even more boring. It’s called Tebowing. As an answer to the Tebowing phenomenon, our friend Bubba from Star 100.7 produced a video tutorial on how to do the Steelers version of Tebowing… Steel-Bowing! Now we just have to pray that the Steeler Nation’s Steel-Bow prayers are more convincing than all the Tebowers out there. This is almost as good as the Steelers Baptism. Happy Steel-Bowing, Pittsburgh!
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Uncle Gordy iPhone App: Pittsburghese Version of Apple Siri

Just when you thought Pat Conway couldn’t top his Move Ya Jagoff video (which racked up over 35,000 views in a week) he goes and puts out this hilarious commercial for his rendition of what Apple’s iPhone 4S Siri app should be for Pixburghers.

BTW, great job removing the four letters from the Steel Building!

“UNCLE GORDY” is the Pittsburgh Personal Assistant App. A yinzer version of Apple’s “Siri.”
Created by Pat Conway
Starring Phil Crain

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Batman: The Dark Knight Rises Official Trailer

It’s finally here! We had so much fun covering The Dark Knight Rises filming in Pittsburgh over the summer. Lots of priceless memories and star stalking. And we cannot forget the traffic detours, early mornings, rainy days, snow in August, trying to get pics of Batman delivered to you guys before TMZ and other media conglomerates… but this video clip made it all worth it!

The city looks amazing! And don’t let them say Hollywood made Pittsburgh look beautiful – it was the other way around. By the way, check out Hines Ward at 01:27!

The Dark Knight Rises HD Trailer (Summer 2012)

Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, the terrorist leader Bane arrives in Gotham City, pushing it and its police force to their limits, forcing its former hero Batman to resurface after taking the fall for Harvey Dent’s crimes.

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