Sacred Symbols+, Episode 218 | Assessing the Scene With Defining Duke (Video)

What was the fighting BR game that Cog mentions?

Brian Mehan

That's what we're aiming for!

Colin Moriarty

We need a once a month “Defining Symbols”, or whatever you want to call it, where a few from each crew get together and philosophize about JRPGs, shooters, etc. It’s quite amazing to me how a group this large can work without just stepping all over each other on just the second try(?). Especially with Colin interrupting Dustin with just a glance.

Quinn

Thank you for listening.

Colin Moriarty

Love to see you all on podcasts together, thanks for the awesome content

Gavin C

We will see what we can do. =)

Colin Moriarty

That could be something they do.

Colin Moriarty

That's what I loved about this episode. While there were some topics that were specific to Xbox or PlayStation, there were also other gaming related topics that didn't involve console talk and it was nice! I hope to see more of these episodes

Wyvborn

Love this episode and every crossover. Would love to see it random ones like cog and Chris talking about destiny or Matty, Colin and Dustin talking about JRPGS.

Dylan Michael

Yeah the whole criticism about how the first wave of acquisitions happened in 2018 and that we are still waiting for those games falls flat to me too. With both Covid and studio restructuring under new management, the studios should take their time. Hell, we are finally getting the God of War 2018 sequel at the end of this year, so it's not been unusually long imo. Yeah I see the Coalition in particular get undeserved flack because of the reputation of 343 and The Initiative. Imo Gears 5 was great, and people dismissed it because it is ultimately just more Gears.

I had a thought about Factions regarding monetization. What if they release it as a $70 game because they believe in it, but it would be available day and date on PS+ Extra. It could get a lot of people to buy into the new service and that could be the hook for these live service games.

Tom Gentry

Dude Colin nailed my thoughts exactly on Bonnie Ross. There is no way she should keep her job other then the optics. I do believe that they can save Halo as it’s strictly a content issue though. But good on COG to state the fact that these other studios are not a problem. Many of these studios were moved to new buildings, staffed up and given time to completely build up appropriately as they went from indie or AA studios to AAA studios, all while covid was happening. Xbox is giving its new studios time to cook and I believe this narrative will look pretty silly when these games start dropping next year. Xbox fans are slightly subdued to the delays because we know of about 10 or more announced titles coming. Starfield, Redfall and Forza releasing early next year will start what most believe will be a downpour of AAA exclusives.

bix hutch

Thank you!

Colin Moriarty

LOL.

Colin Moriarty

A group very focused on owning things.

Colin Moriarty

Yes, we really only have the time to meet once a month or so.

Colin Moriarty

Thank you.

Colin Moriarty

He's a liar.

Colin Moriarty

Posting again just to reiterate that these crossover pods are the absolute best. I’m at the point where I wouldn’t mind losing a SS+ episode a week for one of these to replace it. I just think the dynamic of all 5 of you together really works and the people need it more than once a month! Anyways keep up the great content

Shawn

Cliqued up. That's my games media. Also, GameStop is the worst. I love it when you purchase a "new" game and it gets shipped to you opened.

Lil' Jazzy

More and more embracer group seems like a money laundering scheme…

Tom James

I love these episodes. There is a fine balance in doing them too often and they lose their luster, but I think you guys are hitting the sweet spot.

OTTAPPS

Guys, I absolutely love these crossover episodes! I’m very happy it seems to be a recurring thing

Juan Paolini

Was expecting the next crossover to be "SS + DD Play DnD," but I guess my source (Dagan Moriarty) was fed inaccurate information... Fuckin love when the whole crew gets together though!

Jordan Falduto