re: The Last of Us, a sequel?

I would love a sequel simply from a game mechanics stand point. I thought it's version of stealth was fun along with the in combat crafting system which created some intense moments where you were creating needed items while enemies approached. I'd love more enemy variety along with more mixed infected / hunter encounters like in the "Left Behind" DLC. Luring infected into groups of hunters was a lot of fun. (I'd also like the whole single player campaign to have co-op, ala Gears of War, but I may be alone there.)

From a story perspective they should leave Joel and Ellie alone. How the rest of that story plays out in my mind is probably going to be more interesting than anything Naughty Dog can come up with. I'm not saying it's impossible for them to craft something satisfying, but it's a huge gamble that could undercut the original TLOU. I'd rather they go with a new setting with new characters. Why not follow the infection in a completely different part of the US or another country entirely?