Sacred Symbols+, Episode 85: Colin x Matty = Bethesda + Microsoft Talk
Added 2021-03-16 16:01:01 +0000 UTCWe've stayed apart long enough, don't you think? In a (rather smart) attempt to allow Defining Duke (our Xbox podcast) to grow its own identity without me (Colin), I've stayed far away. But that doesn't mean I can't corral one of those guys every once in a while, right?! Thus, for the first time ever, welcome MrMattyPlays to Sacred Symbols+. Today's episode is all about one thing: Bethesda and Xbox. What're things looking like from the Xbox side of the fence? How's everyone's confidence (or lack thereof) with the mega-deal Microsoft and ZeniMax struck? What (if anything) can PlayStation fans look forward to post-deal? And who's gonna get gobbled up next in The Great Consolidation Machine? Only one way to find out...
Comments
Finally got around to listening to this. I find it awesome that someone else besides myself has love for Mega Man X Command Mission! Great game. Awesome soundtrack.
Dave Ramos
2021-03-24 00:36:21 +0000 UTCGreat show
Kyle
2021-03-23 17:24:57 +0000 UTCYea, I simply don't like how the DD clogs my news feed on patreon app, when all I'm interested in is SS and SS+.
Zibi Majewski
2021-03-21 11:44:59 +0000 UTCMicrosoft and the worlds biggest game with over 200 million sold, Minecraft released a spin-off with Minecraft Dungeons on everywhere. I don’t know how this plays into this conversation, but Microsoft has put their IP, their biggest game IP ever on PlayStation. They bought Mojang (a single studio) for $2.5 billion; a third of what they bought Bethesda for (7 studios I believe?). Mojang is worth more than one or two or maybe even three of these studios combined if Microsoft bought them for that much. I can’t see Microsoft putting all or most Bethesda games as exclusive if they didn’t do it with Mojang. Am I wrong in this assumption?
YeezyASMR
2021-03-19 20:49:27 +0000 UTCI think the reason Phil had to do the "word soup" with regards to exclusivity is because there's so much he literally can't talk about because of contractual reasons and red tape. I really think it is that simple. I'm also thinking the next mmo from the ESO team would make a lot of sense to go to all platforms...
Marius Skarsem Pedersen
2021-03-19 05:00:44 +0000 UTCGreat episode, Colin seemed to have his thoughts a lot more well put together this episode and Matty brought some fresh insight
Craig Mcguire
2021-03-19 02:47:31 +0000 UTCThis was a great episode, such a good and productive conversation, I hope you two have do more episodes like this in the future!
Frej Karlsson
2021-03-17 21:23:13 +0000 UTCSo Xbox has 3 podcasts this week, why couldn't this of been done on one the Xbox podcasts? I'm not trying to come across as rude but I thought you wanted to keep your PlayStation and Xbox separate and now I'm paying for 3 xbox podcasts this week and only one of PlayStation
Zack Fair
2021-03-17 19:39:47 +0000 UTCI think its shock more than surprise. Those companies and games you reference never had a presence on Playstation. Microsoft just took a catalog of franchises away that many people have played on Playstation for many years. Whenever a move like this is made there will be lasting ripple effects that we probably will not clearly see until several years down the road. I just wish Xbox added their own pieces to the playing field instead of taking them away.
Michael Buffill
2021-03-17 17:12:22 +0000 UTCNot sure why it's a big surprise that Microsoft is buying big names. Pretty much every Game franchise they have was bought from someone else. Bungie with Halo. Epic with Gears. Minecraft with Mojang. They bought Rare. This wasn't surprising.
Matthew Two T's
2021-03-17 16:26:10 +0000 UTCIt's definitely a strong-arm move, there's no doubt.
Colin Moriarty
2021-03-17 15:36:00 +0000 UTCAwesome!
Colin Moriarty
2021-03-17 15:35:41 +0000 UTCThanks for listening. =)
Colin Moriarty
2021-03-17 15:35:37 +0000 UTCThank you. <3
Colin Moriarty
2021-03-17 15:35:22 +0000 UTCOne day!
Colin Moriarty
2021-03-17 15:35:17 +0000 UTC<3 <3 <3
Colin Moriarty
2021-03-17 15:35:11 +0000 UTCI feel like Xbox trying to win by buying a big publisher is kind of shitty. I know Sony bought a couple of studios like Insomniac, but that didnt really affect Xbox because Insomniac was always a 2nd party to Sony anyways. Sony just invested in the new studio Haven and I think Xbox has proven they are not capable of cultivating a in house studio from the ground up. I dont think the Bethesda deal is too much of a hit to Sony, but if Microsoft buys another big publisher than that's a real problem for Sony.
Michael Buffill
2021-03-17 14:16:50 +0000 UTCBeen a fan of Matty since the Fireside Chat episode. (Even if he hates Five Guys & food in general.)
Brandon Soto
2021-03-17 07:59:28 +0000 UTCFantastic episode! Really loved hearing about the topic from both sides of the fence.
Rick the Turnip
2021-03-17 05:03:28 +0000 UTCI had the same thought as well. I think there’s potential for that to happen in the future on PS with a Fallout 3 for example.
Rick the Turnip
2021-03-17 05:01:41 +0000 UTCAn idea toward the “legacy” talk. What if Phil is referring to remasters?
Nierly Crazy
2021-03-16 21:57:57 +0000 UTCLoved this episode. The depth of insight and analysis from you guys really differentiates your channel.
TreyDogg
2021-03-16 20:43:01 +0000 UTCThis was great. You should have a Xbox vs Playstation round table every few months with the whole team. You and Matt have great chemistry, as does the whole team.
Phil Walker
2021-03-16 19:40:59 +0000 UTCI can’t get enough of LS content. I eat it up faster then I want haha
Dan Root
2021-03-16 19:26:37 +0000 UTCI think it matters a great deal; I just don't think I'm the messenger to make the affirmative argument.
Colin Moriarty
2021-03-16 18:43:54 +0000 UTCNaturally.
Colin Moriarty
2021-03-16 18:43:40 +0000 UTCGreat episode! Definitely should have matty back again
Lee Bush
2021-03-16 18:20:59 +0000 UTCi’m with Col, all Bethesda games besides Doom are all pretty mid to me. Don’t think this is a system seller acquisition whatsoever.
Christian Longo
2021-03-16 18:11:38 +0000 UTCLikewise.
Colin Moriarty
2021-03-16 17:39:34 +0000 UTCWishing you guys a happy Stone Cold Steve 3:16 day!
Sumojoe118
2021-03-16 17:18:00 +0000 UTCThank you for your support.
Colin Moriarty
2021-03-16 17:11:47 +0000 UTCThank you. I agree. =)
Colin Moriarty
2021-03-16 17:11:40 +0000 UTC<3
Colin Moriarty
2021-03-16 17:11:35 +0000 UTCNice! I've really been enjoying the content lately, particularly the 6 Days In Fallujah podcast with that bloke from Miltary.com. Very good work from everyone
George Sinclair
2021-03-16 16:31:28 +0000 UTCYour whole team is pretty dope, Colin. You know how to pick em.
Tyler Cumerford
2021-03-16 16:29:30 +0000 UTCLove this duo, but I could say that about any combination of LS talent
Anthony Palerino
2021-03-16 16:26:47 +0000 UTCYes!
Colin Moriarty
2021-03-16 16:11:34 +0000 UTCWe'll surely make that happen. =)
Colin Moriarty
2021-03-16 16:11:28 +0000 UTCIt'll happen. =)
Colin Moriarty
2021-03-16 16:11:18 +0000 UTCWorlds colliding!
Mason M
2021-03-16 16:07:15 +0000 UTCThis is such a neat idea. It'd be great to have the entire last stand crew on podcasts with game changing news to the industry!
Dean Robertson
2021-03-16 16:03:33 +0000 UTCNice, can't wait for ACG and you as well eventually
RD_21
2021-03-16 16:03:23 +0000 UTC
