Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast

• #355 | In Violent Times, You Shouldn't Have to Sell Your Soul

  After years of hard work (and tons of external speculation), Sony-owned developer Bungie has finally revealed gameplay from and tons of details concerning its next project, Marathon. An extraction shooter that will be sold for a mid-range price ($40 seems to be the going guess), reactions to the project have been mixed. Does a large market for a game like this exist? Is the cost of entry too prohibitive? Is it DOA like Concord? Honestly, we feel like a lot of people are overreacting one way or another, but one thing's for sure: For some, any payment is too much. Speaking of cash-money, prices for PlayStation 5 hardware and/or PS+ subscriptions alike are going up in various parts of the world, including Europe, Australia, and Canada. Is Sony trying to inoculate itself from American tariff threats by exploiting safer markets? Or are global currencies and economies really doing that poorly? Amongst other news comes, of course, listener inquiries. As Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 draws ever-nearer, what's our collective gut-check? Could rumors of a Prototype 3 actually be real? Have we gotten to the point where trashing games has become tropey? Are we closer than ever to discovering the identity of the woman who was crying in the bathroom during Sacred 200? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/sacred Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:30:49 - Sacred is here for you 0:33:24 - Crying woman revealed 0:37:55 - Sacred Lore 0:48:38 - More Sacred dating advice 0:58:59 - Marathon revealed 1:52:25 - PS5 price increase in certain regions 2:18:44 - Last of Us Season 2's strong start 2:23:05 - Oblivion remake is real 2:35:32 - Chronos: The New Dawn 2:41:38 - Minecraft movie domination 2:45:24 - Ubisoft making an Apex Clone 2:50:23 - What We’ve Been Playing (Blue Prince, Death Stranding, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle) 3:13:40 - Clair Obscur gutcheck 3:18:00 - Most toxic fanbase 3:24:09 - Fan service complaints 3:39:21- Prototype 3 rumors 3:46:55 - New Naughty Dog game? 3:49:36 - Final gaming experiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• #354 | You Have No Idea What Loss Is

  If something never goes away, you're never able to miss it. That's why there's an incredible amount of cynicism surrounding The Last of Us Complete, yet another re-release of the 2013 original and its 2020 sequel, a package that combines both games into something more accessible and affordable for PlayStation 5 owners. Naturally, this is heavily tied into the return of The Last of Us on HBO, and clearly this sort of thing isn't really aimed at us at all. In fact, it's likely very smart business. But that doesn't mean we're longing for something else. Anything else, really. For once. Plus: PS+ price increases slam headlong into Latin America, Portal gets some key UI and UX updates catered toward streaming users, PlayStation's concert series seemingly suffers poor ticket sales, and more. Then: Listener inquries! Should console manufacturers limit hardware sales to their most hardcore audience first? Considering the length of both Uncharted 4 and TLoU2, should be expect Intergalactic to be a very long game? Is the "games are too expensive" argument ultimately a dead end? Can Colin mystify his sons with the '90s tech magic of WYSIWYG? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:37:06 - Larger shirts selling out 0:42:17 - Dealing with grief 0:44:51 - Kids listening to Sacred 0:46:02 - Espresso tips 0:52:04 - Lawn boys rise up 0:56:21 - Timestamps on what we're playing (no) 1:00:21 - Dustin's art of the deal 1:03:19 - PS+ price increase in Latin America 1:12:52 - Marathon reveal incoming 1:30:30 - HBO renews Last of Us for Season 3 1:38:28 - PS Portal update 1:41:06 - Animated background on PS5 1:43:58 - Vampire Survivors cross-save wont come to PlayStation 1:51:23 - PlayStation Concerts being canceled 1:56:08 - Death Stranding film details 2:03:06 - What We’ve Been Playing (The Last of Us: Part II, Breakout Beyond, Ready or Not, Blue Prince, Marathon 2: Durandal, Assassin’s Creed Shadows) 2:35:58 - The Last of Us Complete 2:44:21 - New PlayStation+ games 2:52:47 - PSN Top Downloads 3:02:15 - Post-apocalyptic media 3:11:34 - Preorders looking at accounts 3:18:27 - Intergalactic's runtime 3:23:20 - Best weather in videos games 3:29:25 - Games industry and economics 3:40:48 - Lilymo and Kickstarter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• #353 | Like A Worn-Out Recording of A Favorite Song

  We don't make the news; we merely report and dissect it. So it's not our fault that this week's episode focuses quite a bit on some older topics come alight, starting with a new Helldivers 2 postmortem. Developer Arrowhead's CEO recently gave an interview, displaying a surprising level of accountability and levelheadedness about the ups and downs of their mega-popular game. Then, we talk a whole lot about Nintendo, because literally half of our listener inquiries this week were on the topic of Switch 2. Switch's successor is a mere months away, and while there's no doubt a lot of excitement, there also seems to exist an unusual amount of skepticism, and even anger and animosity. Will Nintendo be able to capture its first generation-to-generation success story since NES and SNES? Or are we looking at more of the same-old same-old? After, we get into rumors of yet another The Last of Us-related re-release, a mysterious physical edition at a premium price, but with contents unknown. Have we had enough, already? Other news includes data on Xbox's publishing performance on PS5, fresh sales and player numbers for the likes of Death Stranding and Atomfall, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! With the reveal of The Duskbloods on Switch 2 and because there's no Bloodborne news seemingly ever, is it clear that FromSoft has beef with Sony? Should we be worried about the survival of Ubisoft's studio Massive, and thus the future of The Division? Are physical game gimmicks getting awfully close to jumping the shark? How did we accidentally appear in a popular YouTube series about bad drivers? Your browser is holding you back. Level up here: https://operagx.gg/SacredSymbols Sponsored by Opera GX! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/sacred Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:12:35 - Congrats Crystal! 0:23:48 - Sacred x Idiots in Cars 0:31:41 - sugrör 0:33:15 - Colin's garden 0:34:46 - Indulgences 0:41:29 - Is Colin pissed? 0:44:17 - Listener write in exposed 0:48:46 - Shout out Barry 0:49:51 - Colin on interstitial games 0:51:26 - Nintendo Switch 2 1:39:03 - Performance of Xbox game on PlayStation 1:48:03 - TLOU special edition 1:53:25 - WB cancels HogLeg expansion 1:58:46 - Game sales 2:06:49 - Onimusha details 2:08:53 - Final Fantasy IX 25th anniversary 2:11:21 - MindsEye new trailer 2:16:25 - What Are We Playing? 2:36:51 - Helldivers 2 interview 2:48:46 - Sacred and Sony PR 2:56:38 - PlayStation and Bloodborne 3:04:55 - Is Massive Entertainment safe? 3:08:24 - What's the point of physical games? 3:20:28 - Studio system 3:22:45 - platform specific podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• #352 | A Warning Shot Is A Wasted Bullet

  Would you play a Miles Morales-style God of War interstitial? If you said "yes," we have good news: Just such a product is apparently slated for PS5 this fall, and it's rumored to return the series to its Greek roots. But is this really the best use of Santa Monica Studio's time? Shouldn't all eyes be on what's truly next? We discuss. Then: Ubisoft has announced its long-rumored financial deal with tech conglomerate Tencent, one that will give the Chinese firm a 25% stake in a new entity encompassing Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. What does this $1+ billion infusion in capital do for the ailing publisher? Is it too little, too late? Plus: Indiana Jones' PS5 release date draws very near, Until Dawn's original PS3 version leaks in full, Rocksteady's upcoming Batman game may be the first confirmed PlayStation 6 title, Bandai Namco and Sony get together on more retro PlayStation ports, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! With Naughty Dog's Intergalactic unlikely to come to market before 2027, could it end up being PlayStation 5's swan song? Will Game Informer's unexpected comeback prove a triumphant success or a predictable failure? How can Housemarque best position Saros to succeed with Returnal fans? Has Colin ever sat on the couch behind him even a single, solitary time? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/sacred Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:40:19 - The unified feed is back 0:50:07 - Reddit 1:19:56 - Depression tips 1:24:39 - Bidet recommendation 1:29:55 - Should Dustin actually talk less? 1:35:47 - New "situations" 1:38:19 - Colin's couch 1:42:18 - Dustin encounter at Target 1:43:16 - Sacred recommendations 1:51:14 - God of War expansion 1:56:03 - Indiana Jones PS5 release date 2:01:15 - Until Dawn on PS3 leaked 2:03:28 - New trophies for Days Gone 2:07:16 - Next Batman game for PS6 2:09:25 - Painkiller PS5 remake 2:12:24 - What We’ve Been Playing 2:55:01 - Ubisoft change-up 3:08:08 - Patapon and Everybody's Golf is back! 3:26:51 - New PS+ games 3:33:12 - Will Intergalactic be the swan song for PS5? 3:36:35 - Best video game stories 3:44:34 - Cosmetics in games 3:47:47 - Assassin's Creed vs Elon 4:00:04 - Game Informer's return 4:13:00 - Saros expectations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• #351 | Too Many Shadows, Whispering Voices

  This week is one of revelations, as the once-unknown finally sees the light of day. For starters, we have exclusive information on WB San Diego's cancelled game, a never-before-discussed (until now) WB-infused kart racer codenamed Moonlight, in development for years before having the plug pulled. We give you all the details. Then: If you're a Sacred Symbols listener, you've known about Sony's secret LA-based studio for the better part of two years, one led by Call of Duty veteran Jason Blundell. Well, now we know the team's name -- Dark Outlaw Games -- and have a better glimpse as to their future plans. Plus: Polish FPS studio People Can Fly signed a second party deal with Sony, Konami revealed its upcoming all-new horror offering Silent Hill F, the Final Fantasy series surpassed a staggering 200 million copies sold, Starfield's inevitable PS5 port is definitively leaked, and much more. Finally: Listener inquiries from our Patreon audience! What's the perfect age for a kid to start playing games? Are there any famous (or not-so-famous) gaming Easter Eggs that have stuck with us over time? Will Iga ever release Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night 2? Should we let Dustin speak more, or silence him completely?  Your browser is holding you back. Level up here: https://operagx.gg/SacredSymbols Sponsored by Opera GX! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:26:40 - Music podcast? 0:32:34 - Another Death Stranding spoilercast? 0:37:42 - Dustin suppression? 0:42:29 - Poker night 0:45:21 - Colin's sighs 0:47:39 - Diddy's Dream 0:56:37 - Flushable wipes 0:57:47 - The Bradley Ellis allegations 1:09:23 - Final Fantasy surpasses 200 million sold 1:22:00 - Starfield on PS5? 1:29:49 - Plants Vs Zombies: Reloaded 1:33:25 - College Football players getting a raise from EA 1:34:08 - Space Marine 3 confirmed 1:42:02 - New industry union 1:57:52 - What Are We Playing? 2:06:42 - Warner Bros San Diego leak 2:23:04 - Dark Outlaw Games 2:33:46 - People Can Fly is partnering with PlayStation 2:41:14 - Silent Hill F 2:44:23 - February Circana figures 2:49:33 - How young to start playing games? 2:58:03 - Best easter eggs 3:10:29 - Naughty Dog and internet culture 3:15:36 - Where is Bloodstained? 3:24:02 - God of War TV's director hasn't played the games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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