Sacred Symbols, Episode 276 | Second Life
Added 2023-10-13 16:01:01 +0000 UTCThe new era of PlayStation 5 is here, at least in terms of a hardware revision. Like every PlayStation console before it, PS5's upgrade comes packing a smaller form factor, and increased storage and an optional disc drive sweetens the deal. But this so-called PS5 Slim comes with a peculiarly stubborn price that isn't reflective of generations past. Could it be that the dueling pressures of inflation and monetary conversion rates have finally come to bear? Either way, one thing's for certain: These new consoles will sell by the millions upon millions in the months to come, and if you want an old-style PS5, you better act before it's too late! Other news this week revolves around crescendoing rumors concerning a PS5 port of The Last of Us: Part II, fresh PS+ offerings, and more. Listener inquiries close our show, as is tradition. Is there anything actually there with these Disney/Electronic Arts rumors? Could right-of-repair change the way we interact with our hardware and peripherals? How come PlayStation doesn't get any credit for Sony's mobile success with Fate Grand Order? Does Chris think Brazillian is a language?
Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:35:45 - Comments on the Middle East
0:49:07 - Brazilians don’t speak Brazilian
0:52:12 - Sony electronics are good, actually
0:56:15 - Stay off my road
1:03:15 - What should I talk about when in the carpool?
1:11:36 - Sacred Symbols skirts?
1:16:56 - Unity’s CEO has retired
1:22:12 - Telltale has quietly let staff go
1:23:21 - What have we been playing?
1:49:48 - A new PlayStation 5 is incoming
2:08:45 - The Last of Us: Part II appears to be getting a remastered port
2:17:29 - PlayStation Plus Premium members will soon get cloud streaming as a perk
2:24:04 - New PS+ games have been revealed
2:27:49 - What do we think about Disney buying EA?
2:36:22 - Have we ever repaired a console or controller?
2:43:48 - What would happen if PlayStation added trophy support to PC ports?
2:50:23 - Where’s the news about Sony’s mobile games?
2:53:43 - Do we have a favorite game breaking weapon?
2:59:38 - Do we have any interest in Robocop: Rogue City?
Comments
I get why people are upset. Chris and Colin are just factually incorrect about Sony TVs. They’re the 3rd highest selling TV brand while also being close to the most expensive, which is a feat. They are consistently the highest reviewed TVs for the past decade now.
Dustin Johnson
2023-10-23 23:12:13 +0000 UTCChris saying Sony TVs don't look good in the store is one of the more idiotic statements I've heard. Sony TVs don't sell as much because they are the premium TV brand. They're best TVs are more expensive and are the best available. LG Oleds sell more because they're much cheaper. The Value Electronics shootout involves a lot of industry people judging the top TVs on the market. Very weird, ignorant and dismissive comment by Chris.
Brannon H
2023-10-22 18:43:45 +0000 UTCWell it’s easy to see who all in here owns Sony TVs 😃 I used to LIVE the old Trinitron Sonys but I’m happy with my Vizio 🤷🏻♂️
JohnOfTheDead
2023-10-20 13:49:42 +0000 UTCGoes back 4000 years when Abraham and his wife’s maid piece had a son named Ishmael, and then a son with his wife named Isaac. Palestinian will never stop until Jews are eradicated.
Travis B
2023-10-17 03:26:34 +0000 UTCThe Valuetainment guy is a minority owner of the Yankees
Clint
2023-10-16 22:44:07 +0000 UTCGlad you talked about Israel. Was definitely excited to hear the boys take on this. Safe to say, any large world major event, the audience is gunna wanna hear about. Peace! 🫶
John Warner
2023-10-16 22:42:42 +0000 UTCHaha that talk of the car reminded me of a 6 hour car ride I had to go on where me and the driver had literally nothing in common. All we could find was that we both liked myth busters, so like 6 hours of myth busters small talk. It was brutal. Especially since I'd only seen like 2 episodes of the show haha
Reuben Barrett
2023-10-16 19:31:14 +0000 UTCThis comment will probably go unread but here it goes: the reason “HBO” was removed from the MAX’s name is because Discovery bought the brand off of AT&T. In doing so, they added all this content from the Discovery Channel, and will be adding more; none of which is of the caliber of HBO. Therefor it was imperative not to dilute the prestigious brand and give HBO its own island on the MAX platform. Doesn’t change the fact that it’s been a shit show over there, but hopefully that makes sense.
Kid-Organic
2023-10-16 16:08:33 +0000 UTCLoving the high end thoughts from Chris on Sea of Stars
Alec Davis
2023-10-16 15:49:57 +0000 UTCFun Fact: The most common searched for term on Bing is "Google".
Kevin Cooper
2023-10-16 14:06:24 +0000 UTCI know this will probably get a separate write in, but the local steaming over WiFi that Chris is doing with his Steamdeck is not the same as the remote streaming that is coming to PS+.
TheSissyOfFremont
2023-10-16 11:43:31 +0000 UTCApe Academy on PSP is actually awesome, if it has a platinum that’s one of the best get hype moments for me.
David D
2023-10-15 22:06:56 +0000 UTCWe used to train with Israeli soldiers at Ft. bliss in TX. I had no idea back then that these would be the soldiers responsible for the Iron Dome project years later. I can only imagine the emotions involved in that sort of attack. I remember not being able to reach my mom on 9/11 who was working downtown Washington D.C. and that seems so... tame in comparison to a calculated invasion and systematic execution of people in their homes... smh
Born-Blind
2023-10-15 17:22:10 +0000 UTCI'm glad I wasn't the only one to be upset about the changes with HBO. One of the only times I've wrote in to complain directly to a company. Who the hell are these young corporate hacks that come up when this nonsense.... Stupid ass name...
Born-Blind
2023-10-15 16:54:32 +0000 UTCChris is so wrong about Sony TVs, at this point i’m not sure if he’s trolling. I feel like Chris is gaslighting me now
Maxx Lazos
2023-10-15 12:00:04 +0000 UTCValuetainment is great. Definitely agree the name sucks.
Cody Mahoney
2023-10-15 07:35:03 +0000 UTCThat Sony TV comment is objectively false just look at objective based TV sites like HDTV and RTINGS and they have them ranked extremely highly in terms of HDR performance, motion blur handling, viewing angle and local dimming capabilities. They are more expense than the competition for sure, but the gold standard for OLED is definitely the Sony A95K OLED because its DTS:X home audio compatibility, but it is so expense no one outside of the home theater hobby crowd owns them. You all constantly complain about 60/30 fps luddites, yet you just made an equally as comparable mistake with any TV nerd saying what you did lol.
Cameron O'Neill
2023-10-15 00:28:06 +0000 UTCAnother classic combo. Just vibing with the c boys
Justin Zasada
2023-10-14 22:46:58 +0000 UTCY'all may not know anyone personally that holds Sony TVs in high regard, but that doesn't change the fact that they are consistently in the running for the best TVs on the market. HDTVTest has been putting them at the top of their ratings for the last few generations in many categories (LED, OLED, etc...). Think of it this way, Sony OLED TVs use LG panels coupled with Sony's superior processing. So if you're an LG fan, you'd benefit from a Sony OLED by default. And Samsung built its reputation on value. They had superior TVs for what they were priced. But they are no longer budget TVs punching above their weight. They're expensive TVs inferior to the competition.
Sam Dunham
2023-10-14 21:37:44 +0000 UTCrun amok my son(s) and congrats Colin!! What a journey
warren chue
2023-10-14 19:06:34 +0000 UTCI don’t care about the news I just listen cause you guys are hilarious. Tbh I think PlayStation kinda sucks. Racists stand down!
Pisqueak
2023-10-14 14:43:44 +0000 UTCGot to love the double down by Chris in the TVs write in. Anecdotes are always a great driving force to make sweeping statements.
AllTooEasy_
2023-10-14 13:43:36 +0000 UTCSony TVs are premium and not a lot of people have them because they are very expensive. Their electronic camera division is also huge. Great headphones etc.
Philip Dunphy
2023-10-14 12:48:12 +0000 UTCI know Dustin isn’t on the show I would just like to say that if Lies of P was the exact same game but was made by FromSoft he’d be riding that game like Mia Khalifa. Have a good day boys love the show/
Jordan Clarmont
2023-10-14 12:41:41 +0000 UTCChris! You said you want to bring sea of stars with you and stop playing it on Xbox. I issue you a stand down! Continue to play it on the Xbox and sell your steam deck to pick up a ROG Ally! Best thing ever. Then you can take Xbox gamepass, steam, EA App, GOG and Ubisoft app with you anywhere you go! Not to mention the added horse power! Take the advice from the turtle man, you won't regret it
AJ The Turtle UA GB
2023-10-14 05:26:50 +0000 UTCColin, I know you probably won't get to it with the wedding and all, but I think you should try Outlast 2. It should be up your alley as it is horror based on religious themes. Great show as usual!
Ealia Staroverov
2023-10-13 20:59:47 +0000 UTCWe all love Dustin, but I do love me some unhinged Colin and Chris. Thanks for the laughs guys.
Jayce Tamulevich
2023-10-13 20:05:55 +0000 UTCHaven’t listened yet but if Colin doesn’t say “i’m gonna be all over this, day one” in relation to PS5 slim, i’ll be disappointed.
Cormac
2023-10-13 17:21:03 +0000 UTCAgree Sony seems to not be in peoples minds when going to get a TV but on Rting they are right at top with LG and Samsung
Issac Woosley
2023-10-13 17:20:08 +0000 UTCJust finished the episode on 50x. It was a great one as usual.
David Rector
2023-10-13 16:03:13 +0000 UTCFirst!
Mateusz Kuklinski
2023-10-13 16:01:24 +0000 UTC
