Sacred Symbols+, Episode 246 | Ranking PlayStation's First Party Studios (2022 Edition, Part I)

I like to think I’m not a fanboy. I love to represent Sony because I think they make games the industry can’t live without. I fear I may have crossed a line over Days Gone. I am so at odds with people that oppose me on Days Gone, I am actually introspectively questioning myself. I can understand not liking it, but I believe those that say it is not a good game either didn’t play it, they hate Sony, they love Xbox, or some combination of those. Perhaps some people only capitulate on titles that have metacritic scores that render them undeniably great, and take every opportunity to pile on to those that don’t. All I know for certain is that some of the most memorable events in any game happened to me in Days Gone, and the industry would be worse without it.

Greg Hommel

Hey there! Is there a list of the 18 included? Maybe in alphabetical order? I weirdly love to "Play Along" with the episodes, not have it spoiled, and see how my list compares to the cumulative list, and lists of everyone on the team. Thanks!

Austin Daniels

Yes, we came to that conclusion on the show.

Colin Moriarty

Me too. Thanks. =)

Colin Moriarty

Love any episode where you guys rank things.

MomsLikeMe

I'm with Dustin on this. This should be a once a year exercise at most. MAYBE every 6 months. There just isn't enough change with all the studios to justify it. It's not like these studios have a very high output (excluding Insomniac)

Ryan Zimm

Yes. We'll do it once a year.

Colin Moriarty

I think the reality with Bend is that I really don't care right now. The people that drove their previous games are gone; they have to show me again, now.

Colin Moriarty

LOL, that's true.

Colin Moriarty

We shall see. I think there's a lot more to them than that.

Colin Moriarty

No need to post on both threads.

Colin Moriarty

=)

Colin Moriarty

Can’t wait for Lock to include Colin yelling at Dustin “SHUT UP!!” in future edits.

Kevin White

Ren Quin

Chris is right on the money with Savage. Colin as a sports fan you have heard people say the best referees are the ones you don't even notice. Best case scenario for Savage is that they drive revenue for Sony on the mobile front, and we never actually hear about them as core playstation fans. Good episode.

Piston Pants

I’m glad others have already pointed out what Dustin himself said. This isn’t needed so frequently. Wasn’t even needed this time. Let the devs put out some games first. That said, I look forward to what you’ll think of next for a recurring episode.

NeO JD

I think you guys nailed Sony Bend and I can't help but feel like they are in a weird place. It is almost like Sony forgets to call them down for dinner when it is ready. It feels like a push and pull relationship most of the time and like many other Sony studios on the bottom half of the list they do have a lot of potential to make something universally great. Cheers to Days Gone.

Mitchell Lundsberg

I know Chris doesn't care all that much, but the cringe Biker wedding scene is a reference to an earlier statement Sarah made in the game that she didn't want a cheesy biker wedding. She was being tongue and cheek

Felix Johnson

I really just need to get up. The reality is I get up after 5-7 hours of sleep to pee, and I simply don't want to be awake.

Colin Moriarty

=)

Colin Moriarty

Sorry, I didn't mean to come off as serious.

Colin Moriarty

It's a lot for us to keep up with!

Colin Moriarty

Thank you.

Colin Moriarty

We figured that out somewhere within.

Colin Moriarty

Sorry; it wasn't meant as anything more than a joke. I don't yell at anyone seriously, it's not in my nature.

Colin Moriarty

I look forward to hearing everyone's arguments when the time comes.

Colin Moriarty

It came off harsher than intended.

Colin Moriarty

One day. =)

Colin Moriarty

We're doing our best to do lots of new kinds of content, keep things interesting.

Colin Moriarty

Yes.

Colin Moriarty

You will find out soon enough.

Colin Moriarty

Steel yourself.

Colin Moriarty

I have psychotic dreams in the early morning too, I recently upped my dose of antidepressant and the REM rebound basically ruined my life for a week until my body acclimated to the new dose. Sleep stuff is fucked, stay strong and drink water!

Sam Torstenbo

Colin telling Dustin to shut up just spoon feeding lockmort at this point 😄 🤣. Poor Dustin!

Monterey Jack

Colin telling Dustin to shut up was pretty unsettling this time. He’s has a valid point, why would you make entire episodes each quarter to only change the list in minor ways.

Reon Williams

there needs to be a way for Patrons to play along to, because this is awesome just like the first time you guys did the draft

Trevor Myers

Great episode

Edwin Garcia

Every 3 months is psychotic. Colin's OCD brain won't hear it

Jake Z

Dustin is right on this one, you shut the fuck up Colin!!! I know you want recurring content but this topic only makes sense once a year at most. The only thing that should change rankings is a game release. None of these studios put out a game every year so even yearly I think is too much. Every 2 to 4 years would be ideal because then you would see some output and be able to change the rankings accordingly. Announcements and updates shouldn't change anything because they are glorified promises. My 2 cents oh and apologize to Dustin you dingus!

Bryce Mccloskey

Yeah this exercise is unnecessary being done every quarter.

Jorge Aponte

I like these as an excuse to just get a gut check on the various studios. It’s a good jumping off point for good discussions. So I’m all for these. I will say that Colin yelling shut up at Dustin, even if it wasn’t completely serious made me pretty uncomfortable. I thought he made a good point. This calendar year alone outside of Guerilla, ND, and SSM all the studios have been pretty quiet.

Bogey

I feel like the sheer quantity puts Insomniac at #1. Naughty Dog would be #2 for me. Sony Santa Monica could go up depending on what they do post God of War.

Brannon H

When Colin told Dustin to shut up I felt that. LOL

SnipaMasta

Great episode, but I'm thinking it's time to get Tom Sweeney on an episode

Michael (ObjoGaming)

I'm excited, I didn't know you do this kind of stuff. I hope Guerilla will be in top 5.

Aladin_Slow

Nah ND will be number one (not my choice) because if it isn't Colin will go Nuclear 😂

Pussy Grenade

Can't wait to hear Colin's plea for Media Molecule to make a game ;) Pre-watch bet, MM ranks in the bottom 4

Big Ru

I think it will be different come January. This is only part 1 and safe to assume they're queueing up part 2 to be during holiday break.

Ealia Staroverov

Naughty Dog #1 and then everyone else. I’d argue Guerrilla should be about Santa Monica. Santa Monica has only done GOW.

Michael

Michael Welter

I’m going to predict the top three results here. 3. Santa Monica 2. Naughty Dog 1. Insomniac I feel like Colin would rank ND number one, but Insomniac was such a steal for Sony and they make fire games that make $$$. Definitely Insomniac’s spot. I can’t begin to guess for Dustin and Chris, other than guessing neither of them would put ND at #1 but would concede to it being in the top 3. Santa Monica could end up at #2 🤷‍♂️

MJ SKA BOI

All I know is Housemarque better be top 3 when I finish this 🤭

ShinyRyuji