Sacred Symbols, Episode 45: Not So Fast!

Thanks for educating me more on the video game development process - didn't think there was that much of a difference between the production budgets for the two different mediums. Btw I remember you saying way back before you founded CLS when you were still a part of KF that the talent nowadays is in television, not film, and it could not be more evident. Lowkey miss your contrarian takes on popular entertainment haha ~Always a pleasure to hear your opinions, Colin! Keep up the amazing work!!!

Weldon

Kinda. But making a commercially viable game is far easier, cheaper, and more straight-forward than making a commercially viable film. So there's a lot more room to explore, and thankfully there are people in the cracks making all sorts of off-kilter, smaller, zanier, and interesting stuff that exists in between the AAA fare.

Colin Moriarty

Just curious, Colin~ In the midst of this slew of "annualized" IPs from pre-est. franchises, i was curious to wat u think about this Hollywood vacuum that is, for the most part, devoid of any real creativity? TL;DR Do u feel Hollywood is nothing more than just MCU movies, polarizing Star Wars films, failed attempts @ video game adaptations, & rehashes of older IPs e.g. Ghostbusters?

Weldon

There could be something to that for sure, but who the hell knows. LOL.

Colin Moriarty

Funny you should say that, because I was talking to a guy from a nuclear power plant, but we couldn't work it out for some reason (I don't really recall why).

Colin Moriarty

I had a skin cancer on my nose. Which I think is actually proper English. =D

Colin Moriarty

I'm starting to think fast food quality is on a town by town basis. Where I live in Rome, Ga all of the fast food is terrible. It's like no one gives a damn, but 14 miles away on I-75 there's a little nothing town called Adairsville that has the best fast food I've ever eaten. Their Burger King, McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Wendy's are all top notch. It blows my mind.

Jason Stafford

I've actually been having a problem since they changed the beef. My local McDonalds doesn't cook them done enough for me. I can't handle a fast food burger that's pink in the middle. Steak, just knock the feet off and wipe it's ass, but not burger.

Jason Stafford

Also - you should do a fireside with someone about nuclear power. By far the safest and least pollutant form of energy production out there right now. People just afraid of it because of the sensationalized accidents that have occurred in shittily run facilities.

Luke Bernhard

Which, now that I just said that, is kind of hilarious

Luke Bernhard

on the subject of astigmatism, it would be like saying "you have a cancer"

Luke Bernhard

Oh that's awesome. I was wondering too, thank you!

DB Cooper

I think it comes out in two days!

Colin Moriarty

The Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese is something special.

Colin Moriarty

I agree with you and Chris about BTS/EPK stuff for games. I think it'd be great if there was some "special features" thrown in to certain games like films have. Looking forward to that GoW doc especially.

DB Cooper

I would enjoy this. Each start up and you would be able to knock out alot of the co-op trophies with doing that.

Jonathan Broussard

Could try killing 2 birds with 1 stone: Do a let’s play recording with Chris and a friend to get them. Colin’s return to coop or something. lol

NeO JD

Had to stop the podcast cause I was disgusted how hard Chris disrespected McDonald’s. Worse than BK? McDonald’s has stepped the fuck up and try their double quarter pounder and tell me that’s worse than a whopper. I dare you to lie through your teeth

Caleb Peacock

Per Borderlands: I know. I'm kinda just putting 'em off. LOL.

Colin Moriarty

Thanks. =)

Colin Moriarty

Hey Col, just a reminder for the Borderlands plat: some trophies are tied to coop. I agree with Chris on the look of Sonic not being enough to save that movie. Worst free games ever? Colin, you’re BUGGING. I agree that PS+ has had bad months for a long time now but I respect this month’s games and actually bought both previously. In terms of the games industry question, I’ll say this: 1 of the trends Twitter used to highlight for me was tweets by people in the industry. After a while, I had to turn it off because it was just too negative. Interesting that the listener brought up COD WW2, I actually liked that campaign. Part of the reason I love Borderlands 3 coming out is because their over the top style is refreshing in terms of first person shooters.

NeO JD

<3

Dustin Furman

That's a nice idea, but honestly, this is just a way for us to streamline production. I primarily wanted to change it to give Dustin credit and to shoutout social handles, etc.

Colin Moriarty

I've always liked it. LOL.

Colin Moriarty

That would be nice, but I've not heard any rumblings to that effect.

Colin Moriarty

Timothy beat me to it (which I appreciate). New threads each Friday. Post there to your heart's content!

Colin Moriarty

An astigmatism. =D

Colin Moriarty

Ooooh new closer. Sounds good.

Jason Bolla

Whenever they are taking questions for a new episode or anything like that they will post a separate thread. So for instance if you have a question for the next episode of sacred symbols. Check back Friday at noon eastern standard time and Colin will post a thread for questions

Timothy Bryant

Really enjoy the new credits. You and Chris should take turns reading them. Reminds me of the old Nickelodeon thing to write to them “New York, New York” Reading them live each time would give some life to them too! Anyway, till tomorrows drop.

Ivan Hornett

To rally off Chris’s point about McDonalds; I’m 26 as well, and growing up eating McDonald’s, it was always terrible, no matter which restaurant. However, since they’ve changed their ground beef, and now serve everything fresh, it’s actually pretty damn good.

Brandon Soto

I really hope Infamous comes back for PS5. If not Sucker Punch, I hope a good developer makes the game.

Brandon Soto

New Patron happy to be here guys love your show. I have a question for Chris is this where I ask it or is there another feature on patreon? I’m new to the platform please let me know. Thanks

Jordan DeBeaux

Astigmatism.

There’s No I in LLC

Holy shit you went on for another 7 mins about fast food. I fucking love you guys.

Forrest Hunter

I love when you guys dick around for the first 10 minutes, haha.

Forrest Hunter

Thanks! <3

Colin Moriarty

This pleases me.

Colin Moriarty

That's fair. It's your wallet with which to speak any language you'd like.

Colin Moriarty

I believe I used to go to Publix when I'd be in Florida.

Colin Moriarty

Your input is perfectly valid. Every guest idea you mentioned is 100% doable. But I want the core show to remain Chris and I.

Colin Moriarty

I'm glad you're enjoying it. I think that's an important component of our show: If you like something, more power to you.

Colin Moriarty

Yes.

Colin Moriarty

I speak English.

Colin Moriarty

Thank you for supporting our show!

Colin Moriarty

Excellent! Welcome, and thank you for your support.

Colin Moriarty

The best episode so far!!!!!!

jalen kelly

All the bullshit before the podcast officially starts is my favorite.

Michael Miller

I bought a $55 used copy of Halo 5 because of how mad I was about the broken Master Chief Collection and wanted to make sure none of my money was going to 343.

Daniel

Publix Subs, which they don't have in the Northeast or West Coast, is the SSS tier. The chicken tender sub is heaven.

Jimmy Valentine

Great episode and thanks for reading my question! I actually disagree with your stance on guest hosts. I think most of us have followed you for years and are familiar with people like David Jaffe, Alexa Ray, or Lorne Lanning, industry vets you have talked to on air before who can offer great perspective and fit in smoothly since we're familiar with them. Not saying there should be a 3rd guest host every week, but two or three times a year wouldn't be too bad. Just my 2 cents.

Real Radec

Great episode! I've stuck with Fallout 76 to the point that it's my most played game this year at over 100 hours. I took a break from it after launch because it was broken but I came back in February because instead of pushing out content that wasn’t ready, Bethesda delayed it and legitimately fixed the core game. I wouldn’t necessarily call it bug free at this point, but it’s definitely in as good, if not better shape technically than Fallout 4 which is fine with me. They’ve also been updating it with new, free content every two weeks for the past couple months and most of it has been really good. There’s a full mystery quest line leading up to a Legendary cryptid called the Sheepsquatch, alcohol brewing and a camera to make photo mode easier. Today’s content drop is the biggest yet adding in a new faction questline, craftable backpacks to increase carry weight, player vending machines and more small stuff. The game’s not perfect, but at this point I’d go so far as to call it great and I think it’s a good example of what can happen if publishers stick with their products instead of abandoning them. Just thought I would share since you guys talked about Fallout 76 and Anthem for a bit.

Jimmy Champane

I very much enjoyed the Sonic trailer and model🤷‍♂️ Mabye I'm a monster?

Marcus Brown

"that's a good stuff" - Colin Moriarty

I definetly understand the "not having guests" thing, I just thought I'd ask :) keep up the great work, gents!

#SweeneyForSymbols

Same here!

My first Tuesday listen, it is sooo topical now!!!!!!!!