Sacred Symbols, Episode 262 | Well It's A Dirty Job, But Someone's Gotta Do It
Added 2023-07-07 16:00:13 +0000 UTCLike a meteor from the sky -- or perhaps a capsule drop from orbit -- Sony second party partner Arrowhead randomly released new information about its upcoming co-op-based third-person shooter Helldivers II, including new gameplay footage. Arcadey, difficult, and sarcastic, Helldivers II aims to recognizably evolve 2015's PS4, PS3, and Vita original, and a 2023 release window has thankfully been reiterated. Let's discuss the promise of killing bugs and fellow humans (intentionally or otherwise) in the name of Super-Earth. We also go through recent rumors surrounding a purported The Last of Us: Part III and the upcoming Team Ninja PS5 exclusive Rise of the Ronin, chronicle ongoing troubles with PlayStation's nascent mobile initiative, and more, and we wrap things up with a salvo of listener inquiries. What are our feelings on 2D Soulsborne games? Do box office bombs in the movie space portend a rough future for our AAA industry? How could Sony best celebrate its various IP in a single product? Will Daffy Duck star in Kingdom Hearts IV?
Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:26:33 - Daffy Duck is not a good healer
0:29:53 - No Solicitation
0:38:30 - How was our July 4th?
0:49:09 - Do we have headphone dents?
0:52:47 - Is Dustin pretending to not be a weeb?
0:56:28 - Do we have any advice for broken hearts?
1:02:17 - What do we think about public opinion of the FTC case?
1:22:12 - Helldivers 2 is looking cool
1:35:47 - Rise of the Ronin leaks
1:42:31 - EA Sports’ Football Club’s release date has leaked
1:43:31 - Assassin's Creed: Black Flag may be getting a remake
1:47:15 - The South Korean ratings board administration has been charged with embezzlement
1:48:13 - Sony wants more South Korean games
1:56:28 - PixelJunk Eden 2 is coming to PlayStation
1:57:05 - Daedalic is no longer making games
2:03:28 - NBA 2K24 will pay tribute to Kobe
2:05:24 - What have we been playing?
3:01:33 - Rumors and leaks have emerged about The Last of Us: Part III
3:12:07 - Something weird is happening with PlayStation’s mobile games initiative
3:24:55 - What do we think about 2D metroidvania games?
3:35:26 - How does Dustin like the DualSense Edge?
3:45:40 - What are Summer gaming memories?
3:54:27 - Should we be concerned with ballooning video game budgets?
4:11:24 - What is the best mascot genre?
Comments
Dual sense hurts my hands as well, I don’t think we’re getting old, I think its bad design, DS4 never did this, I’ve played recently hours of Zelda with the switch pro controller and didn’t had any problems…
Marco Maluf
2023-07-25 12:34:49 +0000 UTCI have not been able to continue listening to the show since I heard the discussion on the Nickmercs / Activision debacle. How the topic was handled was inaccurate and deeply troubling to me. However, I can sympathize that with how many topics you are asked to speak on each week you are bound to make mistakes. This is why you regularly make corrections on the show (something I commend). But I was further disturbed when the only time paid to the topic when it was revisited was to speak against those that were disturbed by your characterization of the issue. I absolutely oppose bullying and abusive behavior, and those that choose to express themselves in these ways do a disservice to the seriousness of this issue. However, to leave the conversation at that is, at best, inconsiderate of the other side and, at worst, an indirect defense of exploitative and violent behavior toward children. The fact is this: the problem Nickmercs, and a lot of others (myself included), have spoken of is overwhelmingly the targeting of minors for things like puberty blockers, reconstructive sex change surgeries, public drag shows, public school books depicting graphic sexual acts, and in my home state, the ratification in law of the state holding the right to indefinitely separate a parent from their child if they do not "affirm their chosen gender identity". I understand that this was something that Nickmercs clarified online. What my intention is in writing this is that you will make a correction on the show. I understand the power dynamics at play, but if this show is as impartial and fair as you all claim, then this correction would only be right in light of the kind of ethos you work to maintain.
M
2023-07-15 16:18:08 +0000 UTCEnough with the concert shit.
jordan allen burton
2023-07-13 13:56:23 +0000 UTCI’ve always kind of thought that
Aswad Charles
2023-07-13 10:25:27 +0000 UTCHoly shit Colin. I tell people all the time when I was in Elementary/Middle school my dream was to have a blonde bowl cut. Everyone had one. Except I’m mixed Puerto Rican/Black so I would try that to get it and wind up with a mushroom that would poof the minute my hair dried. Lmao.
Mark Michaels
2023-07-12 02:50:45 +0000 UTCI also thought it was weird that Kobe was once again going to be the cover athlete for 2k. All though, I suspect its an homage to his jersey number - 24.
Malcolm G
2023-07-11 16:59:34 +0000 UTCI actually think Colin would like it, but only once the game and it’s story moved into Heavensward. More gameplay options, far better writing, more expansive world etc. it’s an absolute masterpiece of MMO’s but at this point the task from the very beginning is seemingly insurmountable unless you dedicate everything to it
The Rose Experience
2023-07-11 12:40:00 +0000 UTCFf14 is one of my favorite games but I feel very confident that there is a near 0% chance Colin would like it. Would love to listen to the conversations though if he ever takes the plunge.
Klutch
2023-07-10 23:26:57 +0000 UTCWorms slithered so Shell Shock Live could run
Anthony Palerino
2023-07-10 21:59:13 +0000 UTCChris never likes anything. He knit picks everything
Joshua Jones
2023-07-10 17:05:43 +0000 UTCAgree mostly with Colin about him having to step back from all socials, but I gotta disagree about stepping back from the fan discord, this is largely where the fun and welcoming community he’s built resides and I feel like it’s important for him to at least keep his finger on the pulse there, and even just to interact with his fans on a more personal level, I don’t use it personally but I just think that might be a step too far back.
Daddy T
2023-07-10 16:55:16 +0000 UTCWhen Chris said he didn't know most of the artists who had stuff thrown at them this last week...am I to believe he hasn't heard of Drake and Harry Styles!? 😂
Marko Krnic
2023-07-10 08:02:23 +0000 UTCI've hated on the Dual Sense since day one when near enough everyone singled it out as the best thing about the PS5 and I feel now I'm finally being vindicated. It's trash
Greg McDonald
2023-07-10 06:27:35 +0000 UTCSolicitors actively interrupt others from their day to day routine. By coming to my domicile and knocking on my door, solicitors piss off my dogs and disrupt me as well. Thanks to Colin for clearing that up for Stephen.
Douglas Morreale
2023-07-10 05:35:18 +0000 UTCI enjoy ff16 a lot most of the time. I just prefer chunkier progression systems than what we get from the ability trees. Getting more points doesn’t usually make you a ton more powerful, or change the skills much… you just add more points and number goes up (definitely not completely true, but by and large.) I wouldn’t say it’s not a good final fantasy game at all, but I do want more rpg systems.
Bryon Edington
2023-07-09 23:39:20 +0000 UTCThey would have to nerf Abby in PlayStation Golf™️, too OP at launch
Josh Tarpley
2023-07-09 22:31:26 +0000 UTCClarification: Torgal is a wolf, not a dog. Wolves are fucking massive. Also, I will be going back to FFXIV after I I finish XVI. I’m converted.
Kickstand
2023-07-09 17:52:51 +0000 UTCI’m sure someone addressed this but Kobe is on the cover of 2K24 again because his Jersey number is 24 last year they did Jordan because it was 2K23 Jordan’s number. I think 2K21 it wasn’t planned, because of the tragic passing.
Raymond keys
2023-07-09 17:02:01 +0000 UTCPumpkinhead, I’m a SS super fan living in Valencia. Sorry we didn’t cross paths
Timothy Martin
2023-07-09 15:05:26 +0000 UTCI just looked up RDR2’s budget after the discussion. Sometimes an insane budget produces my favorite game of all time
Jason Hjartarson
2023-07-09 12:30:41 +0000 UTCSee my comment below. There’s certain guns which add so much enjoyment and uniqueness. You can take out a base and destroy reinforcements in so many diverse ways. The scenery and graphics seem to get better as I progress too.
Matt Wiles
2023-07-09 11:58:19 +0000 UTCI completely disagree and I’m a bit of a snob with shooting and gameplay mechanics like this. The diversity of guns is unreal. I’ve never had so much fun with a nail gun stealthily taking out every enemy in a base.
Matt Wiles
2023-07-09 11:56:14 +0000 UTCGlad Colin is stepping back, I think he's above having to react to the lowest common denominator takes like he did last week with FF or with the PlayStation Showcase. Also means I can comment without feeling bad that he'll have to take the time to respond.
Your Boi Nicky V
2023-07-09 11:42:37 +0000 UTCSolicitors come to my door unannounced and try to sell me a product. No shit you’re going to get abuse.
Jim Miller
2023-07-09 10:45:13 +0000 UTCI laughed too hard at “Gawd dammit torgal”
Mark Horner
2023-07-09 04:32:45 +0000 UTCThe shooting isn’t fun enough to invest that much time into it
Ryan
2023-07-09 00:34:46 +0000 UTCPretty sure Chris was dying to make a golf club joke at the end…iykyk
Dylan Michael
2023-07-08 22:42:16 +0000 UTCIn regards to using Torgal in Final Fantasy, I'd recommend using his attack as the final hit in a combo. So either square x 3 then up, or square-triangle x 3 then square-up. It's called a 'precision sic'. I also use him to launch enemies, which can be useful. The heal seems a bit weak. I think the more you use him, the more powerful he gets, plus I find it fun getting him involved. As for items, I just keep torgal as default and quickly go left -> item -> left again so I don't accidentally select a potion later on.
Mark M
2023-07-08 17:09:58 +0000 UTCDisagree, but you have a husky so it’s okay
Bryant
2023-07-08 17:08:47 +0000 UTCSell it to me please, played 3/4/5 and enjoyed them but all very similar in gameplay I felt 😅
Cormac
2023-07-08 16:54:38 +0000 UTCYou’ll understand fireworks and parades and dumb shit like that when you have kids. All that stuff, and a lot of stuff in general that seems dumb, is all for the kids.
Jay
2023-07-08 13:45:48 +0000 UTCNot related to this episode: Colin you made me re-download Far Cry 6 after I’d ditched it 6 months ago. You’re right. It is fucking awesome. How I didn’t ‘see’ that on my first go, I dunno. It’s just clicked now and it’s brilliant.
Matt Wiles
2023-07-08 10:07:44 +0000 UTCChris comments in respect to his dislike of the movie theatre experience triggered me. It’s the most problematic thing I’ve heard on this podcast!
Jesse V
2023-07-08 05:36:41 +0000 UTCChris is going to wake up one night and find Colin standing over his bed saying "I never really sleep."
Superhero Jagganath
2023-07-08 04:53:14 +0000 UTCDid someone seriously ask why people don’t like solicitors? Because they show up at the worst times and are usually rude and scammy as hell. When I went door to door for the census a few years ago almost everybody was friendly to me when I actually straight up told them why I was there and didn’t try to sell them some shitty product.
TriggerHappyTom
2023-07-08 03:55:57 +0000 UTCMade me laugh. But I have similar feelings. Wife asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday and I could only think of playing games. So that’s what I did lol.
Nathan R
2023-07-08 02:16:34 +0000 UTC“I’m an adult, I want to play my Zelda game” Colin 07/07/2023
Nathan R
2023-07-08 02:14:41 +0000 UTCThe story about someone trying to get into Colin's apartment reminded me of a time in collegw when a group of dudes walked into my apartment with racks of beer thinking it's where a house party was happening while my roommate was playing League of Legends and I was at the kitchen table smoking a bowl lol
Josh Gamez
2023-07-07 23:07:00 +0000 UTCIndiana Jones real name is Henry Jones Jr. That’s why Sean Connery calls him Jr. At some points.
Christian
2023-07-07 22:18:29 +0000 UTCDustin = Weeb
Tonys_Always_Write
2023-07-07 21:54:32 +0000 UTCI agreed 100% and felt like you were just giving your opinion on the FTC conversation Colin, no fanboy talk. I commented as much last week. People overreact on different angles of the issue, but I felt like a lot of the pro-acquisition people were a bit over the top and exaggerated in their responses. If I get shit replies for that, it is what it is, just my take.
TL
2023-07-07 21:42:27 +0000 UTC4+ hours. Love it.
Drew Lee
2023-07-07 21:33:53 +0000 UTCHoly Shit. Never even heard of the Last Faith. Looks absolutely incredible and comes out super soon!
TreyDogg
2023-07-07 21:21:08 +0000 UTCDang I’m not even 30 minutes into the episode and Colin is already dropping hot takes about temple of doom being the best Indiana jones. Lets try and slow down a bit with those proclamations. It all seriousness though, my wife had never seen an Indiana Jones movie, (she’s lacking in a lot of movies) so we have been watching them the last couple weeks. We are actually watching the last crusade tonight. While she has really liked the first two, I’m excited to show her what is clearly the best one.
Samuel Ashley
2023-07-07 20:46:36 +0000 UTCSonic's real name is Maurice Ogilvie, or at least it was in the Archie canon. That is all.
David D
2023-07-07 19:42:34 +0000 UTCI also came to comment this. Similar situation to last year when they put Jordan on the collectors edition since it was 2k23, except it’s not posthumous.
Da Lamp
2023-07-07 19:34:21 +0000 UTCBased on that intro, I’d love a constellation topic on staying with family after finding your independence. Always wild to go back and try and reintegrate into all the little ways of life that used to be so normal.
Cai
2023-07-07 19:32:44 +0000 UTCI totally agree with Colin - I have a no soliciting sign and they still ring my bell. Why? If you are bothering me to sign up or buy something it’s not something I’m interested in. I will seek out the products or services I’m interested in, not the other way around!
ZombiesNJ
2023-07-07 19:24:03 +0000 UTCHave to comment mid episode, Kobe wore number 24, there was no other player they could have chosen for year 24.
Nik peltier
2023-07-07 18:47:37 +0000 UTCWe do appreciate you responding to our comments.. you never had to but you did.. thank you
drivebyjoe
2023-07-07 18:40:45 +0000 UTCI had an ADT Security company solicitor show me a YouTube video of how someone could use a bump key to break into my house. This was about two weeks after we moved in and he walked up from the side of my house. I promptly ordered Simplisafe.
king_ryan_james
2023-07-07 17:36:45 +0000 UTCIt does sound pretty goofy when saying "BBQing"!
Salazarmageddon
2023-07-07 17:32:22 +0000 UTCUgh! No! Haha I hate this
king_ryan_james
2023-07-07 17:22:31 +0000 UTCBarbecue is both a noun and a verb.
Salazarmageddon
2023-07-07 17:21:06 +0000 UTCHow do you all feel about the nomenclature of the phrase BBQ? I get mad when people say they’re “BBQing”. You’re grilling! BBQing isn’t a word and it’s not a verb! Idk it just bugs me.
king_ryan_james
2023-07-07 17:17:16 +0000 UTC"There are a lot of stores in this mall"
NotYurRealDad
2023-07-07 16:49:20 +0000 UTCColin is absolutely correct. Temple of Doom is the best Indiana Jones.
Jose Horrach
2023-07-07 16:36:24 +0000 UTCDaffy is an adjective that means silly.
Kenneth Koepnick
2023-07-07 16:29:56 +0000 UTCLmao welllllllll. Read that in my best RDR2 voice
Stefan Kovacs
2023-07-07 16:26:14 +0000 UTCI feel that too often now irrelevant bands (no offense to Yellow Card) are taking too much advantage of our nostalgia.
Micah Locke
2023-07-07 16:16:51 +0000 UTCIt's a dirty song but someone's gotta sing it.
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