Sacred Symbols+, Episode I: The First Party Draft
Added 2019-08-09 16:00:03 +0000 UTCWelcome one and all to the inaugural episode of Sacred Symbols+, our weekly Patreon-exclusive supplement to Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast. As promised, we're going to try to explore some different stuff on this show, in addition to answering tons of your inquiries, expanding on our thoughts on various games and industry issues, and more. But to start out with a bit of a bang, we thought we'd play a little game: Which of us could draft (sports or gym-style) the more compelling first party lineup out of 10 of Sony's biggest fully-owned teams? Hell, we even flipped a coin to see who would go first. We're looking forward to hearing your feedback, and we hope you enjoy the show. Oh, and thank you so much for the kindness and support you've shown us. It means a ton. <3
Comments
Great first episode! I got 4 years of SS+ to go through. Listening while I grind out some FFVII Remake Intermission. Sheesh that Media Molecule in 2023 still hasn't done shit. And my poor Japan Studio disintegrated. I want more Gravity Rush 😔
Parangariku tirimiquaro
2023-05-09 01:34:45 +0000 UTCI suppose. LOL.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-21 02:12:22 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-21 02:12:16 +0000 UTCNo, but a dramatic fall-off from Polyphony's glory days.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-21 02:12:11 +0000 UTCPuppeteer is a super neat game.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-21 02:11:54 +0000 UTCAnything is possible! =D
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-21 02:11:48 +0000 UTCGot through to the end of the line up and took a break to check out gamescom. Geoff announces onstage that Sony bought Insomniac! Surely that changes the lineup?
Dank Yharnam Nugz
2019-08-19 21:17:20 +0000 UTCWell gonna have to do another one of these now lol Insomniac FTW!!
GinkoSwag
2019-08-19 20:33:24 +0000 UTCJust listened. It appears GT Sport has sold approx. 8 mil copies. So not as well as previous games in the series (other than 6 which sold 5+ mil) but not terrible for a 4 year dev cycle.
Tyler Ryan
2019-08-17 03:08:04 +0000 UTC@richard Jones Jr. puppeteer would also be a perfect game to recreate in vr. the game looks amazing.
Benjamin
2019-08-15 23:19:41 +0000 UTCI loved this episode. My kids and I still play the Puppeteer, such a unique game design. Maybe one day they'll remake it in Dreams... Just a suggestion for another drafting episode, it would be wild to hear a third (or fourth) voice throwing wrenches into your draft boards. Perhaps a CLS/ Chris Ray Gun crossover where you have Dagan and Tom Sweeny picking as well (or Sophia and Dustin). I will say that when I tried to Mel Kiper your boards, I failed. I lot of good stuff and interesting dialogue in this episode and I can't wait for tomorrow's SS+.
Richard Jones Jr
2019-08-15 17:43:41 +0000 UTCThey're great! I'm happy to sing their praises.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-12 20:55:03 +0000 UTCI'm glad we won you over. =)
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-12 20:54:52 +0000 UTCColin thanks for all your praises and respect for Sony San Diego. MLB The Show is THE reason that I bought my ps3, psp, ps4, and vita. Before I ever played this game I liked baseball, but now I LOVE it! Anyone interested needs to make sure to use the operation sports rosters. MLB only allows players to be in the game after they have played a MLB level game but the people at OS make a 90-man roster for all 30 teams with proper attributes and likenesses. The create a player and work your way to the pros (Road to the Show) works better for this game than any other sports game because the minors are so important for MLB.
Sean Waters
2019-08-12 13:21:00 +0000 UTCI'll be honnest. The topic for ep. 1 did not grab my attention at first. However, I quite enjoyed listening to it. I thought that the deep analysis of each of the studios was incredibly informative. 👍
Prince Borutski
2019-08-12 12:25:53 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:48:53 +0000 UTCI meant ardent like it's actually used. LOL.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:48:48 +0000 UTCLOL.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:48:26 +0000 UTCFor sure. That's a great idea.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:48:21 +0000 UTCYou're very welcome. =)
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:48:10 +0000 UTCThank you!
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:48:03 +0000 UTCHe does what he does.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:47:57 +0000 UTCThank you! <3
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:47:48 +0000 UTCLOL.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:47:43 +0000 UTCThank you. <3
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:47:31 +0000 UTCThanks! I think most people think Chris' team is better. I'd take either.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:47:25 +0000 UTCYeah, we can really get into the nitty-gritty in the future.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:47:13 +0000 UTCThank you for listening!
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:47:04 +0000 UTC=D
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:46:45 +0000 UTCYeah, I wanna kinda refine this idea so it's something we can return to.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:46:39 +0000 UTCThanks! Dustin does all the editing now, so whatever stays in or out is generally up to him.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:46:29 +0000 UTCThere are thankfully a lot of different ways we can do this. It's gonna be great. =)
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:46:15 +0000 UTCWow Colin great fucking pick with San Diego. MLB The Show is the most UNDERRATED first party game for a long time. I understand it's a sports game, but The Show has been the best sports games for many years. By far the best sports game. This is a critical game for us Playstation fans. Every year I hear people complain how Madden is always the same game. San Diego improved the game EVERY YEAR. Its remarkable and I believe they deserve some more credit for their consistency.
Brett Carlson
2019-08-11 20:30:24 +0000 UTCHey Colin did you mean ardent as in we are a passionate fanbase, or did you mean the literary definition that we are burning......like in hell. I feel like you mean the former lmao.
Brett Carlson
2019-08-11 19:39:31 +0000 UTCGreat episode! This kind of granular nerdiness is what I come to Colin for. Also, Chris - it's ok, we're sending help. Sit tight.
Sam
2019-08-11 13:09:19 +0000 UTCHey Colin and Chris. I have an idea. Now that you have made the draft. I think it would be fun to (hopefully) come back to the draft near the end (over even half way) through the ps5 life cycle. Tally up the sales/money made from each studio selected and see who made the right pick. What do you think??!
Ryan Hughes
2019-08-11 10:28:07 +0000 UTCThis is shaping up to be a solid listen on a weekly basis. I appreciate you for flipping a real world coin instead of just simulating it.
Kevin Sullivan
2019-08-10 21:04:31 +0000 UTCGreat start to SS+ gents!!!! I personally would’ve snagged Guerilla first pick, just to bet on the bright future ahead of them at this point. Horizon was a truly great experience and that exciting future, mixed with the proven consistency of Killzone, would make them a top choice for me but I’m also a NY Giants fan so idk even trust myself anymore lol keep it up guys!!!
Caleb Bean
2019-08-10 15:25:33 +0000 UTCChris choosing Polyphony 3rd was a shocker. He’s a strange kiddo
NeO JD
2019-08-10 13:32:16 +0000 UTCWas a great episode and even better was a excellent start to plus! Loved the draft so pleased it was saved and used after the pax BS. Also loved the food chat at the end another example of what good friends you are and how well you work together. Great work, thank you
Perfect platypus
2019-08-10 13:04:37 +0000 UTCI’m just waiting for the eventual “this weeks episode is sponsored by Five Guys” in the style of the Game Scoop intro. ❤️ Daemon.
Joey Rawlings
2019-08-10 12:39:13 +0000 UTCThis was exactly what I imagined for SS+. Great first episode and love the idea for the unlimited draft. My vote goes to Colins Draft. Also I went to Europe for a month and the best meal I had was Five Guys...
Daniel Schiffer
2019-08-10 05:56:08 +0000 UTCColin’s team won. Naughty Dog and Sucker Punch are definitely my 1 and 2. Guerrilla is a clear 3rd and Santa Monica and Japan 4/5. Awesome content, thank you for making Friday’s even better (since Tuesday’s have been for some time) for those of us that work a 9-5 M-F!
Tyler R.
2019-08-10 04:18:51 +0000 UTCLiked the episode a lot, nice supplementary content. When you guys eventually do the next draft, I think that it would be interesting if criteria of the draft was indicated such as revenue, most copies sold, gameplay diversity, etc. Looking forward to future "plus" episodes =)
Monterey Jack
2019-08-10 04:15:15 +0000 UTCHappening for me. Still hasn't shown up. Had this happen once before but it showed up like 6 hours later.
Greg Horsman
2019-08-10 02:48:42 +0000 UTCGreat 1st episode! I personally would've drafted Naughty Dog 1st as well seeing how they're the 'Rockstar' of Playstation in terms of every game being an event and always delivering. Till next time.
Marcus Brown
2019-08-10 01:37:07 +0000 UTCGreat first episode! It didn't show up on my RSS feed in Pocket Casts though, had to listen on Patreon. Did that happen for anyone else?
Drew Sapolnick
2019-08-10 01:24:28 +0000 UTCGreat episode but I LIVE for those random conversations you guys have I loved the end portion about food 😂👏👏👏
Johan Ivan Bavrovsky
2019-08-10 00:19:31 +0000 UTCYou guys should do a draft towards the end of the year and pick games launching 2020. Highest combined metacritic + sales wins. Maybe place bets. Also, have Dagan and Sophia be part of the draft.
BM
2019-08-10 00:01:11 +0000 UTCReally liked this bonus content! I know you take pride in your podcast editing normally, but I really enjoyed the looseness of this episode. Nice change of pace, it was really fun. P.S. I've been listening to you around 12 years, I had no idea you didn't drive/had no licence.
Ryan Thiessen
2019-08-09 23:25:05 +0000 UTCI think it would be fun idea at the eve of the next gen launch to do a real draft with first and non first party studios. I’m not sure how you could decide on a point system, but maybe sales figures and awards.
G Mac
2019-08-09 23:08:45 +0000 UTCThat's a really nice idea.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 22:30:52 +0000 UTCI thought so too. Thank you!
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 22:30:42 +0000 UTCOne can never know. =)
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 22:30:33 +0000 UTCFair enough.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 22:30:26 +0000 UTCYou're very welcome. <3
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 22:30:19 +0000 UTCIt may or may not be worth it.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 22:30:10 +0000 UTCThank you! I'm so pleased to hear that.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 22:29:55 +0000 UTCNo, but you get two hunks.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 22:29:47 +0000 UTCFor an upcoming episode you should do a list of studios your would bring back and what you would have them develop.
Preston McGhee
2019-08-09 21:43:45 +0000 UTCThat was fun
Tanner Brant
2019-08-09 21:37:54 +0000 UTCI was more entertained by the food talk you guys had at the end than the actual draft. Sacred Eats podcast next? 😏😏
Anthony Gigi
2019-08-09 21:12:17 +0000 UTCEven though I’m a naughty dog fan boy.....Chris gets an A+ grade and Colin’s gets an A
Steve
2019-08-09 20:57:37 +0000 UTCThank you for even more quality content guys!
David Elmore
2019-08-09 20:54:57 +0000 UTCBtw now I'm considering a 75 mile drive to my nearest Five Guys
Connor Rhude
2019-08-09 20:44:22 +0000 UTCThis is incredible!!! I'm really happy I pledged!!!
Anthony J Sanchez
2019-08-09 20:40:35 +0000 UTCDo we get two free games a month with SS+?
Lucas Gremista
2019-08-09 20:14:48 +0000 UTCDay One DLC! LOL.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:59:41 +0000 UTCDifferent music, you mean? I'd have to get Ramon to make a new track. Seems kind of a lot of work. LOL. I like the shows being associated!
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:59:34 +0000 UTCWe hope you enjoy!
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:58:52 +0000 UTCThat's a nice idea.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:58:47 +0000 UTCWell you should own one, Lawrence. If you had any taste, you would. =)
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:58:33 +0000 UTCIt probably isn't. LOL. I did eat two salads yesterday and that's it.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:58:17 +0000 UTCI don't know what you're specifically referring to, but for some people's comments (maybe yours?) I only used a fragment. Pithy or death.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:58:02 +0000 UTCYeah dude, it works great. You should try it, coward!
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:57:32 +0000 UTCI don't know?
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:57:23 +0000 UTCThey are a great first pick.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:57:18 +0000 UTCI agree.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:57:12 +0000 UTCThank you!
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:57:00 +0000 UTCSome things simply can't be helped.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:56:55 +0000 UTCJust thinking about it is making me hungry.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:56:34 +0000 UTCAwesome. Thank you!
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:56:23 +0000 UTCWill Hahn: Banned.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:56:15 +0000 UTCTMI.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:56:10 +0000 UTCThank you. Glad you liked it!
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:56:05 +0000 UTCUs too!
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:55:59 +0000 UTCNever.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:55:56 +0000 UTC<3 <3 <3
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:55:52 +0000 UTCEh. =)
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:55:47 +0000 UTCTwo out of seven days a week are now Great.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:55:43 +0000 UTC!!!!
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:55:34 +0000 UTCWe gotchu.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:55:24 +0000 UTCI thought your last name was Thirsty for a second, and I was like... that's pretty cool.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:55:15 +0000 UTC!!!
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:55:05 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:55:02 +0000 UTCWhat day WON'T we make great?
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:54:58 +0000 UTCThank you. <3
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:54:52 +0000 UTCWe will. Every damn week!
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-09 19:54:46 +0000 UTCHyped for this inaugural episode of sacred symbols+ (a DLC,) the topic for this podcast was awesome, one of my favorite bits since the e3 madlibs
Alex Lawrence
2019-08-09 19:48:09 +0000 UTCYou should really use a different intro for the +. Differentiate it from the main show.
Amir Rosenberg
2019-08-09 19:43:49 +0000 UTCSuper excited for this!
Joshua Taylor
2019-08-09 19:07:10 +0000 UTCHe did it in I believe one of the E3 episodes as well. I think it’s hilarious
Zack E
2019-08-09 19:03:22 +0000 UTCYou should put up a poll asking listeners if they could only ever play games made from either of your teams from this moment onwards, which team would they choose I think it’s clearly Chris’s team for me.
Zack E
2019-08-09 18:59:50 +0000 UTCLove when Chris sends secret messages whenever Colin leaves the room.
Adrian Pinter
2019-08-09 18:51:42 +0000 UTCDo you realize how amazing it is to come home on a Friday after a VERY long day at work, crack a beer, and settle down to some video games and a fresh episode of Sacred Symbols?!?! Oh, and surprise, I don't even own a PlayStation.
L Band (Lawrence Adams)
2019-08-09 18:38:35 +0000 UTCColin what you eat scares me lol idk how your heart/body handles that much five guys
Kenneth Oms
2019-08-09 18:35:20 +0000 UTCGreat inaugural SS+ episode, although you guys somewhat confusingly disagreed with my picks, even though we had almost the same thoughts. You said I'm underestimating Polyphony even though I had them in my top tier, and I mentioned below the list in my comment that London has great potential and Guerrilla could easily move to top tier. My one pick that I might change after listening is San Diego, since I hadn't considered how cheap they probably are to run. I just threw them in the bottom tier since I've never really seen the MLB games make a splash, but I probably underestimated them.
Connor Rhude
2019-08-09 18:33:06 +0000 UTCGo Yankees.
sean McGuire
2019-08-09 18:26:25 +0000 UTCAwesome kick off episode! ...and hold up, i love Mayo...but on a hot dog???
Marc Elfering
2019-08-09 18:00:35 +0000 UTCWhy did Chris sound like an alien from Mars Attacks at the very end? LOL
Richard Duflo
2019-08-09 17:58:31 +0000 UTCI would've taken Geurilla first. Lots of people there and can make open world games and fps games.
Josh
2019-08-09 17:57:38 +0000 UTCGuerilla's success in changing genres in looking a lot better in the wake of Anthem, 76, and the new Wolfenstein. Really hard to do something different.
Logan Cleary
2019-08-09 17:41:56 +0000 UTCPodcasts and RPG level grinding, made for each other
Patrick Carper
2019-08-09 17:37:35 +0000 UTCIf it's android should be able to put your finger on the mp3 link and hold it there until a menu pops up and selecting the option Download link.
Zach
2019-08-09 17:26:11 +0000 UTCMake fridays great again ;D New podcast. hype. thanks you guys for your hard work.
Saulius Vekteris
2019-08-09 17:26:03 +0000 UTCSacred Symbols+: A Five Guys Podcast
Trent Miller
2019-08-09 17:20:03 +0000 UTCIs there a way to download this to my phone? I’m getting in a flight
Joey Finelli
2019-08-09 17:16:53 +0000 UTCFunnily, I haven't even turned on my PS4 since a few weeks after RDR2 came out - I'm mainly a PC gamer save for exclusives - but still listen to every sacred symbols and am very excited to dive into this!
Kyle Goodrich
2019-08-09 17:08:27 +0000 UTCYou know what else is great on a hot dog? Mustard 😝
Will Hahn
2019-08-09 16:59:21 +0000 UTCYes!! I am very aroused for this! 😂😂😂
Raymond keys
2019-08-09 16:47:53 +0000 UTCThis was a really fun episode! Loved it!
Forrest Hunter
2019-08-09 16:39:50 +0000 UTCSo pumped!
Captain Canada
2019-08-09 16:34:34 +0000 UTCFree Chris!
Queefer Sutherland
2019-08-09 16:20:00 +0000 UTCHeck yeah. Colin, we seriously can't thank you enough for putting up with all the bullshit for us.
Saúl Nolasco
2019-08-09 16:14:47 +0000 UTCUnless we are talking chocolate icing. That’s never unnecessary
Adam Thiry
2019-08-09 16:11:08 +0000 UTCBeyond!
NoTime
2019-08-09 16:09:57 +0000 UTC#keeptuesdays(andfridays)great
Christian Longo
2019-08-09 16:07:19 +0000 UTCHell to the freaking yes!!
Will Hahn
2019-08-09 16:07:00 +0000 UTCYou starting a new PlayStation podcast is what finally tipped me over the edge in joining the Patreon. Now this is icing on the cake. Well, figuratively speaking. I find actual icing to be unnecessary.
David Graham
2019-08-09 16:06:01 +0000 UTCJust joined this month and I used to listen on Fridays with ads. Was stoked about hearing the show early on Tuesdays but sad about no new episode on Fridays. Prayers answered. Thank you Colin and Chris.
Johnny Rosado
2019-08-09 16:04:07 +0000 UTCCan’t wait to listen. Downloading now
Adam Thiry
2019-08-09 16:03:13 +0000 UTCLETS GO
Anthony Moreno
2019-08-09 16:02:38 +0000 UTCSweet
Anthony Alexander
2019-08-09 16:02:05 +0000 UTCWow, now Fridays are great too!
Gareth Handa
2019-08-09 16:02:00 +0000 UTCAs if we needed even more value for $5. Keep up the good work guys, proud to be a Patron
Ian
2019-08-09 16:01:38 +0000 UTCGreat episode do more!!
There’s No I in LLC
2019-08-09 16:01:35 +0000 UTC
