Sacred Symbols+, Episode 326 | The Hot Take Olympics

This was great.

James Devine

I finally listened to this and it was awesome!

Bono Silva

The Vita failed because there wasn’t a trigger button and no bt controller support, Colin insist on the memory card, that wasn’t the major problem, I have the unlocked vita now and guess what? it supports controller now…. it wasn’t hard to understand. Btw I have two vitas and a vita tv.

Marco Maluf

Feel like this episode could be more fun. It’s hard to do an episode like this with Colin.

Owen

#Prototype

Pissin' n Wizzin'

legendary format

Michal Dudic

Prototype... Protohype??? ProtoChris... ProtoFi/e/urman??? ...???

Animated

If it was multiplatform, no one would talk about it.

Xstar25

This is by far the best SS+ I've heard in a while. Not to say the others haven't been good, but this shit was super entertaining. Opinions and discussions like this that can be extended past the usual podcast limits is fun.

Keith Golfer

I think Colin is in love with Horizon as a concept than the actual game itself.

Justin Credible

There is no timeline where prototype is better than infamous.

Holy shit Chris' retunal take was so hot I couldn't even finish this podcast

Andrew Christensen

Prototype

Abe Jacob

Prototype

Subeg

I agree with the Order Hot Take. I platinumed that game one two different accounts and loved it.

Darrell

We NEED a Google survey for this so the audience can vote after the episode is out, just give us multiple choice for pass, agree, stand down

David P

Genesis had 4 versions with the cdx.

Taylor kazemba

I’m halfway thru this episode and I’m enjoying how Chris has just used most of the time to dunk on Colin’s love for Horizon in various ways😭

Don

#prototype

Dan Nolin

I only played The Order 1886 once many years ago and I enjoyed it a lot. The frame rate controversy for the game I remember being something talked about for quite a while. Despite that, the story and characters were engaging enough that I wish they would some day make a proper sequel. Lots of solid lore and a great premise that unfortunately won't ever be taken advantage of.

Alex

I'm glad Volition shut down. For the last decade they've been releasing games with a single online-only achievement that then became unavailable due to server closure. Worse, they've shutdown services to their games without prior notice and have kept selling then afterwards (see Agents of Mayham). Their customer support has been even worse, as users pleas have never elicited any response. Hopefully, all those unresponsible for the cruel customer support , or surprise server closures find jobs elsewhere. Those who partook -knowingly- in bad achievement writing, or supported the surprise shutdowns should lose their jobs and never work on video games again.

Seamndel

I would love more of these

Edgar Bachman

Awesome episode/idea! One of these periodically would be great. Maybe have one with Gene, Ben, or the Dukes. Great job CDC

Izzy Smalls

Loved this

Ellis

Colin has never been more incorrect on anything than his take on the Horizon franchise. It’s a 7 at best

Adam Barnes

Great episode fellas! I always love when Colin talks about TLOU. Also a great Dustin episode

Brannon H

Loved it! More hot takes episodes, please.

Namistai25

Prototype

Jose Horrach

Great episode guys!

Zilverzacht

Just watched the Christmas episode. When I thought the show couldn’t get better they throw some of the best television I’ve ever seen at me. The Bear is perfection.

Rio_Yeti_

Damn right The Order: 1886 was awesome. I’d prefer games to be this length. It was lean with no unnecessary padding. These days I prefer to finish a game and move on instead of being stuck in the same world for too long. The game has a really tight story, good gameplay, awesome characters, writing, acting, etc. Would be a damn shame to never see Galahad’s story and the world he lives in fully realized. I’ll be forever pining for a sequel.

Nikitas Gagas

You guys gotta do a Prototype spoiler cast.

Luke Silletta

I’d liked to push back on the value vs dollars spent argument. $15 is a lot less money than $70, regardless of what you’re getting.

Tyler

#prototype

Jordan Dedo

Yea that was an INSANE take lol. I was glad Colin immediately responded with the GOOD version of that trash ass game, Infamous was so much better than Prototype lol. That hot take completely took me by surprise, what a great episode. 😁😂

Lou & Rei Loper

😂🤣😂

Lou & Rei Loper

I would love another episode with some of the others. This is a very fun concept.

Lou & Rei Loper

LMFAO did Chris just get canned in this episode? Prototype my ass lol. Very fun episode gents, very fun. #INFAMOUS

Lou & Rei Loper

Horizon is straight dope. Colin is right. So well done.

Timothy

#prototype

Destynee Andrews

#prototype 😁

Christopher Hoff

Horizon has the widest gap between phenomenal premise/story treatment and boring script execution of any AAA game. Almost every cutscene is excruciatingly long and skip-worthy, with throwaway characters and side stories. I’ve platinumed both and had a good time, but Guerrilla should show some restraint.

Jimmy G

Told you to watch Severance! It’s the shit. Now watch The Bear if you aren’t already. Season 2 is a masterpiece. Horizon is serviceable and not as good as Prototype? Christopher, that’s not even funny.

NeO JD

Great idea for an episode! I hope the Dukes and Gene do an episode themselves. Dustin, the PS3 also ran games worse than the 360 in many cases.

Mr someone

Chris taking Ls like a champ

Carlos Hernandez

I think horizon is super soulless. The colors are tacky, the Native American aesthetic is cringey, and it feels like an Ubisoft game. Way too much filler to be considered a top tier game

Ryan

Awesome episode! During regular sacred symbols you all tend to not “argue” to keep the pace of the show which is understandable. It’s awesome and really funny to hear you all throwing shade and pushing back!

Aiden Gonzalez

I think this is one of the all-time great episodes of SS+. A great idea, and I’d love to see the other LSM members get in on this. Perhaps this can be the topic of your next live show, involving the rest of the crew?

Forrest Hunter

I wasn’t ready for Chris to say the ps5 looks like a date rapist. I almost choke on the soda I was drinking.

Trapgunner

Chris’s response to Colin’s The Last of Us 2 take, that the best games can’t be translated into a different medium, is the hottest take offered the whole episode.

Patrick Gallagher

I think horizon is rated fairly. Lots of people like it, but it’s not among many people’s favourite games.

TheSissyOfFremont

This was fun

Anthony Palerino

Great episode, great idea and a lot of fun! I'd love to have a few of these over the course of a year and maybe mix up the guests as well.

Scott

Returnal is the best game on PS5. #ChrisWasRight

Nathaniel Taylor

Really digging this episode, and the concept behind it. One note though; I feel like the best part of hot takes are the reactions. If y’all do this again, it might be nice to succinctly state your take and then allow the others to gut react to it before providing detail as to why you think that way. Colin would state his hot take and immediately defend it, which took some of the fun out of the process imo. Dustin or Chris could have been swayed before we even got to hear a full thought from them. State, react, then defend, then the final verdict. With that said, it was still a great episode. Just some thoughts for the future. I’m sure one of these with Jaffe and Gene would be a blast! Also Micah in there; she seems like the queen of hot takes.

Cody Raburn (ray-burn)

Prototype

MrMilk

Chris’s first hot take is spot on. Gameplay wise it has no equal.

Caleb Peacock

Absolutely fantastic episode

Jeffery Carlson

I agree with Dustin. The PS5 is damn fine looking console.

Omar Rosa

This was fucking great.. do another podcast with other members hot takes and let the chaos ensue.

Craig Carter

I could listen to this all day LOL

Bradley McDermott

Dustin I agree, PS5 is a great looking console

Daniel Maynard

Dustin: “The PS5 is a great looking cons-“ Chris *without a breath*: “Stand down.

Daniel E

Man I had to come here and just let y’all know this episode was amazing! Such funny chaotic energy 😂

Peter Medema

I dont think he was trying to argue that it was worth 60, but that Colin was saying that no campaign should be only 6 to 8 hours. The true discussion wasn’t if it was worth paying 60 bucks but that Halo, gears and the order still have great campaigns even if they were short.

Timothy Lamotte

Chris is going to unironically convince me to play Prototype

Tom Gentry

Need to play The Last Guardian after hearing Dustin’s good thoughts on the game

Reon Williams

Something I think Dustin is forgetting: Gears and Halo also launched with complete multiplayer suites. They weren’t just 60 dollar campaigns.

Gabriel Baker

Prototype is alright

Gretelsgooch

Loved the episode! Great idea, Dustin!

Drew Agnew

This was great, just a fun extension of SS. Loving these episodes that are less rigid/long form interviews( I love these too to be clear) and just more pure SS. Super fun listen.

Dante B

Prototype.

Liro1000

This was a very good exercise, folks. I feel like regardless of what any one individual feels concerning a particular topic, the ability to have this kind of debate is truly helpful overall. Like Colin I was born in 84. Regardless, I enjoy a good conversation, based on thoughts and arguments made. I am keenly aware I’m not all knowing despite how much I’ve strived for in the past. Let’s continuously have this try and keep everyone fresh and honest in the space. Cheers all.

Manuel Nascimento

Hot take: sacred symbols needs a filtered version with just Colin 😭

Big titty drinker

This was a really fun episode. Felt like you guys let loose a little bit more then normal.

Stewy108

this is amazing

Trevor Myers

What an amazing episode. A home run, even. Just like The Order: 1886.

Zackery Parkerson

Dustin, could not agree more about The Order 1886. Loved that game and had no clue why it got so much hate. Looked beautiful. Fun guns. Only downside was it was short but I hate long drawn out games so that was perfect for me

Matt

I love these kinds of episodes

william planas

My hot take is that Ico is more impactful than both The Last Guardian and Shadow of the Colossus.

Joseph Gedgaudas

Great topic more stuff like this is definitely what I personally want out of sacred +

Branden

One of the best Plus episodes in quite some time. Absolutely loved the episode. Great work guys!

Tyler Kaminski

Excellent episode

Dick Stillhard

#prototype

everythingevi1

Prototype Squad RISE UP

Zeke the Plumber

Find what bothers "Dad" a push that button repeatedly.

Jordan Falduto

Colin described what Prototype was like to play to Dustin made me genuinely laugh out loud. This is an awesome episode, just like the real Olympics let's get Hot Take Olympics happening every so often, maybe once a year.

Ethan

#Prototype

drew

I really liked Zero Dawn but I fizzled out of Forbidden West after about 14 hours.

Zeke the Plumber

I’m about an hour into this and had to pause it to the express how entertaining this has been up to this point fellas. Arguably one of my favourite podcast episodes to date. Fantastic idea, Dustin. It would be great to see another one in the same vain in the future. £5 a month for all of this content is an absolute steal.

Joseph Joule

Never played it but… #Prototype. Great episode!

Kevin White

I love the Order 1886. I found it to be really fun. Shout outs Dustin 😎

Michael Mashpotato

Horizon is pretty good but I can’t do the exhausting Ubisoft style map that’s just completely littered with little checkbox stuff.

Bryon Edington

Everyone that complained about the hosts not disagreeing enough needs to stand down now. Great concept, well executed

James McGivern

GREAT episode. Holy shit, Chris needs to stand ALL the way down on the Horizon vs Prototype comparison (I know he partially did it as a goof) but sweet Christ.

John

I’m starting to think that Chris might be a fan of Prototype, but I’m not entirely sure yet.

Zeke the Plumber

The alone is worth my subscription this month

Jason H

Trying to hold my laughter back at work when Chris said "The PS5 looks like a date rapist"

Card Captor Corey

This is where the fun begins.

Noah Friscopp

Colin is soo oooo right. Severance is the best thing on TV in last few years. Cannot wait for season 2. So glad you love it.

Perfect platypus

The finale episode for Severance is FUCKING INCREDIBLE.

Bogey

Lets pump the brakes with “better game than Death Stranding” tho

Ben Haner

I love you guys.

StewDog

Dustin and Chris already nailed it with their first picks! Like they were reading my mind

Ben Haner

The amount of quality y’all put out is absurd. We thank you.

A Hind D

Let's go! By the way, just caught Chris' special message at the very end of the last main show. Cheers for that treat, Ben.

Michael Welter

Awesome idea. 👌

Vagicarp, I choose you

You guys are fuckin killin it!

Otacon_Ocelot

Great idea for a video!

TheJustinExp