My name is Anthony Calabrese and I'm 30 years old. I'm a full-time Twitch streamer and I speedrun The Last of Us on its hardest difficulty (grounded mode). I was in college for 3 years at Rutgers for meteorology, but it just didn't work out. Here's a playlist of all the weather forecasts I did there if you want proof: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlU6ylFt9c6EBtiX-GlcR0T6gSe4n9t6D](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlU6ylFt9c6EBtiX-GlcR0T6gSe4n9t6D). I moved away from home and was roommates with another twitch streamer [(SAX_PAYNE)](https://www.twitch.tv/sax_payne) for a while in Roebling, New Jersey. I spent almost 3 years there and now I have my own apartment in Washington, New Jersey. It was at college in early 2014 that I discovered twitch and I fell in love with it. I just knew this is what I want to do for a living. + # [Linktree](https://linktr.ee/anthonycaliber) + # [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonyCaliber) + # [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/zzxWrRC) + # [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/AnthonyCaliber) + # [Twitter](https://twitter.com/AnthonyCaliber) *****

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I do this full-time so donations are greatly appreciated, but they are never expected or asked for. They will go towards improving the stream as well as paying my bills and living expenses. You can either click the "Donate" banner above or you can click right [Here](https://streamlabs.com/anthonycaliber). Thanks so much for the support. *****

Below are all of my speed games, times, and rankings. Click the categories and it will take you to the video of the run. You can also click the "BEST TIMES" banner above and that will take you to my speedrun.com profile. It also shows my games/times, but in a more organised way. #The Last of Us + [Grounded mode: 2:47:55 (WR)](https://youtu.be/izp_nI_1neQ) + [Grounded mode NG+: 2:48:36 (WR)](https://youtu.be/TI3NoYkC6uo) + [Easy mode (Glitchless): 2:46:48 (WR)](https://youtu.be/eKc6O9EJP3A) + [Easy mode (Glitchless NG+): 2:44:56 (WR)](https://youtu.be/vNkz55w6q4U) + [Any%: 2:23:38 (2nd)](https://youtu.be/24rz-L48Yp0) + [Any% NG+: 2:19:49 (2nd)](https://youtu.be/10nuDLUN23M) + [All Collectibles: 2:59:54 (WR)](https://youtu.be/hferrVjyL6M) + [Grounded mode Permadeath: 2:53:16 (WR)](https://youtu.be/CdTDQ5kG1xM) + [Easy mode NG+ Permadeath: 2:50:46 (WR)](https://youtu.be/tz-pmgNOqdg) ***** #The Last of Us: Left Behind + [Any% PS4/PS5: 4:54.93 (WR)](https://youtu.be/qcou_qaXVz4) + [Any% PS3: 4:56.43 (WR)](https://youtu.be/r0b3Z1tA-VA) + [Grounded mode: 29:24.2 (WR)](https://youtu.be/jr82LWhShbY) + [Easy mode (Glitchless): 28:22.6 (WR)](https://youtu.be/R0L_8zlkY4c) + [All Collectibles: 29:39.9 (WR)](https://youtu.be/bnHaME4_TPw) ***** #The Last of Us Part II + [Grounded mode: 4:19:31 IGT (WR)](https://youtu.be/Ow7mVzc7qpw) + [Grounded mode NG+: 4:17:29 IGT (WR)](https://youtu.be/x1lA-DLNZII) + [Ellie% Grounded mode: 2:05:09 IGT (WR)](https://youtu.be/O1NHc7WvXJs) + [Ellie% Grounded mode NG+: 2:03:58 IGT (WR)](https://youtu.be/ixoDmWGxjtw) + [Abby% Grounded mode: 1:48:15 IGT (WR)](https://youtu.be/gVgvPzVR54c) + [Abby% Grounded mode NG+: 1:47:12 IGT (WR)](https://youtu.be/EVGQJxtTv5E) #The Last of Us Remake PS5 + [Grounded mode: 2:43:24 IGT (WR)](https://youtu.be/4q-1LOWblyM) + [Grounded mode Permadeath: 2:51:56 IGT (WR)](https://youtu.be/oL8vENS5fKs) ***** #The Last of Us Remake PC + [Grounded mode: 2:43:36 IGT (2nd)](https://youtu.be/WYszaSku9BA) + [Grounded mode Permadeath: 2:51:14 IGT (WR)](https://youtu.be/cwTZ9vLVkJ0) ***** #The Last of Us: Left Behind Remake PS5 + [Grounded mode: 28:15.7 IGT (WR)](https://youtu.be/dpveedbicGY) + [Grounded mode Permadeath: 30:10.0 IGT (WR)](https://youtu.be/Xv6m8PXDMOQ) + [Very Light mode: 27:55.9 IGT (WR)](https://youtu.be/Iu6al-EPAb0) + [Very Light mode Permadeath: 29:30.6 IGT (WR)](https://youtu.be/7eGI1SCjDe4) + [All Collectibles: 30:01.7 IGT (WR)](https://youtu.be/b8_NwCYR_W8) ***** #Uncharted: Drake's Fortune + [Any% PS4 No Launches: 42:34 (10th)](https://youtu.be/hLV9-gZwgbw) ***** #Uncharted 2: Among Thieves + [Any% PS4: 1:35:30 (20th)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-OL-G8j3RA) ***** #Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception + [Any% PS4: 1:53:01 (5th)](https://youtu.be/UZklHQLZeiQ) ***** #South Park: The Stick of Truth + [Any% Mage: 1:21:46 (8th)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGw2UyX1n64) ***** #Mario Superstar Baseball + [Mushroom Cup (Any%): 26:32 (12th)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh5oUJ7F1-U) ***** #Mario Golf + [All Courses: 1:08:09 (13th)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDmVP_rdXOg) *****

+ Monday - Saturday: TLOU Speedruns to start, followed by one of these: multiplayer, a run of one of my other speed games, or a continuation of a 1st playthrough of a new game. What I decide to play after TLOU will depend on how I feel that day. + Sunday: Off day. I start some time between 4:30pm and 5:00pm EST. and I try to be on for at least 5 hours. I usually take off Thursday as well. That mid-week break allows me a brief recharge for the remainder of the week. I've been running TLOU for 5.5 years so that little break is very beneficial for me. That off day will either be a full day off or something besides TLOU runs that I mentioned above. I also always take a day off the day after I get a world record in TLOU so people have a chance to watch it. If I take a day off even though I'm scheduled to go live that day, I'll announce it on my [Discord](https://discordapp.com/invite/knfaAjM) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/AnthonyCaliber). *****

You can find all my PC specs [Here](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3vrxBc). Special thanks to [SoProTTV](https://www.twitch.tv/soprottv) for helping me with this build. *****

+ Capture Cards: [Elgato HD60 X](https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-HD60-External-Capture-Card/dp/B09V1KJ3J4) + Headset/Microphone: [Turtle Beach PX22](http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Universal-Amplified-Playstation-3/dp/B00BDS415I), [PS Camera](https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-4-Camera-Old-Model/dp/B00BGAA3S2) + Gaming Monitor: [Acer Predator X27 Pbmiphzx 27" UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS Monitor](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X98HW1P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) + PC Monitor: [HP 24mh FHD Monitor 23.8-Inch IPS 1080p Display with Built-In Speakers and HDMI & DisplayPort](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BF4CZSV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) + Webcam: [Elgato Facecam Pro](https://www.elgato.com/en/facecam-pro) + Chair: [DXRacer](https://www.dxracer.com/collections/gaming-chairs/formula-and-racing-series/oh-rv001-nr) + Green Screen: [Elgato Green Screen XL](https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Green-Screen-Wrinkle-Resistant-Conferencing/dp/B0BJ34JSFR) + Lighting: [Elgato Key Light Air (2)](https://www.amazon.com/professional-multi-layer-technology-app-enabled-temperature/dp/B082QHRZFW) + Stream Deck: [Elgato Stream Deck XL](https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Stream-Deck-XL-customizable/dp/B07RL8H55Z) + Console: [PS4 Pro](https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-4-Pro-1TB-Console/dp/B01LOP8EZC) + SSD for PS4 Pro: [Samsung 860 EVO](https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Inch-Internal-MZ-76E1T0B-AM/dp/B078DPCY3T) + Console: [PS5](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-PlayStation-5-Video-Game-Console/363472942) + Streaming Software: [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/) + [ViewHD 2 Port 1x2 Powered HDMI Mini Splitter](https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Powered-Splitter-1080P-Model/dp/B004F9LVXC): Allows you to play PS3 games using Elgato capture cards. You need this specific one. *****

+ 1st stream: 10/05/14 + 1,000 Followers: 12/19/15 + 1,500 Followers: 5/4/16 + 2,000 Followers: 7/24/16 + 2,500 Followers: 8/24/16 + 3,000 Followers: 11/4/16 + 3,500 Followers: 12/13/16 + Twitch Partnership notification: 12/19/16 + Sub Button arrives / 1st Sub: 1/4/17 + 4,000 Followers: 1/21/17 + 100 Subscribers: 2/1/17, then again on 4/20/17 + 4,500 Followers: 3/6/17 + 100,000 Total Views: 3/6/17 + 5,000 Followers: 4/25/17 + 150 Subs: 7/3/17, then again on 9/18/17 + 200,000 Total Views: 9/18/17 + 250,000 Total Views: 11/30/17 + Twitch Partner Spotlight: 1/26/18 - 2/1/18 + 1,000,000 Total Views: 2/1/18 + 500 Sub Points: 2/19/18 + 2200 Sub Points: 12/15/18 + 1,500,000 Total Views: 7/1/19 + [ESA Summer Speedun](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wJAqmu_QIk): 7/21/19 + 35,000 Followers: 7/31/19 + [GDQ Hotfix Speedun](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw0yAnG9v7A): 12/31/19 + [AGDQ 2020 Speedun](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvE2mHDHYz4): 1/9/20 + 1,750,000 Total Views: 3/20/20 + 40,000 Followers: 3/24/20 + [ESATogether Speedrun](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlEqBUmZy38): 4/7/20 + [Retro Replay episode 1 (TLOU 1 Speedrun)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H25oEMKLkWQ): 7/3/20 + [Retro Replay episode 2 (Playing TLOU 2)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWbsYtwlQoc): 7/10/20 + [Retro Replay episode 3 (Playing TLOU 2)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNy5VFgAf60): 7/17/20 + 2,000,000 Total Views: 7/20/20 + 50,000 Followers: 7/31/20 + [SGDQ 2020 Speedrun](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQhpUEAqr9Q): 8/19/20 + [Retro Replay episode 4 (Uncharted 3 Speedrun Pt. 1/2)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMz14bQzu3s): 9/10/20 + [Retro Replay episode 5 (Uncharted 3 Speedrun Pt. 2/2)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVZ5TuMsFYc): 9/17/20 + [Retro Replay episode 6 (Punch Out Speedrun)](https://youtu.be/mcqGz3iiVz4): 4/15/21 + 2,500,000 Total Views: 5/05/21 + [Retro Replay episode 7 (Contra Speedrun)](https://youtu.be/o5K_ZnKYQWM): 6/24/21 + 60,000 Followers: 8/04/21 + [Glitch Infinite Speedrun](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kybLg6Nbn10): 2/18/22 *****

#Q: When did you first start playing The Last of Us and how many times have you beaten it? **A**: I missed out on the entire PS3 generation of gaming (I bought a Wii instead). My old college roommate brought his PS3 to our off campus apartment in September of 2013 and that was my first time seeing it. I had never even heard of it before then. He was at the hotel basement when I first saw the game and I started asking questions about it. I got my own PS3 with TLOU a few months later, right when the PS4's first released. It actually took me about 16 hours to finish it on my first playthrough. I started speedrunning it about a year after that (around October 2014). I've honestly lost count how many times I've beaten the game. If I had to guess, combining both casual playthroughs and speedruns, I'd say I've beaten the game around 700 times, and seen the intro around 8,000 times. ***** #Q: Why do you always toggle the flashlight on and off in the game? **A:** It's just a quirk of mine. No real reason. Just wanna keep the thumbs loose. ***** #Q: Do you have another job besides streaming? **A:** Nope. Twitch streaming is my full-time job. I've tried juggling twitch and other jobs in the past and it didn't go well. And even though it's probably not the smartest decision monetary-wise, I'd rather do what I love everyday than make a little more money doing something else that I probably won't enjoy. ***** #Q: What are your favorite games besides The Last of Us? **A:** I'm a HUGE fan of Metal Gear, Jak and Daxter, Grand Theft Auto, Uncharted, Mario, and a bunch more that I can't think of. ***** #Q: What games have you never played before? **A:** Well there's a lot of them. Believe it or not, I've never played a Zelda, Sonic, Mega-Man, Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, Assassin's Creed, or Elder Scrolls game before in my entire life. ***** #Q: You're weird. **A:** That's not a question. *****