Sacred Symbols+, Episode 162: Jeff Ross on Bend Studio, Days Gone, and Days Future (Video)
Added 2022-02-08 17:02:00 +0000 UTCFor your viewing pleasure.
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I'm late to this one, just finished watching it. You have a knack for these interviews, Colin, very insightful. Thank you for the great content 👍
Liam Mcnulty
2022-02-28 01:00:07 +0000 UTCThank you!
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-13 21:53:10 +0000 UTCLOL. <3
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-13 21:53:03 +0000 UTCI find it quite sad that IGN wrote up a news story attributed to this episode but couldn't mention Colin's name one time. If anything, it makes them look small and silly.
Zack Stein
2022-02-13 06:00:14 +0000 UTCWhat a great interview. I would love to see more developer stories like this. Great job, LSM!
Michael Hobbs
2022-02-13 01:11:37 +0000 UTCI like that they're speaking up, too.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-10 03:14:25 +0000 UTCThank you. <3
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-10 03:14:16 +0000 UTCMaybe he will!
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-10 03:14:09 +0000 UTCI think open worlds confuse content with life. It's a mistake.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-10 03:13:59 +0000 UTCIt's already quietly happening.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-10 03:13:43 +0000 UTCI feel this way, too.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-10 03:13:35 +0000 UTCThank you!
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-10 03:13:26 +0000 UTCDefinitely. He's well-equipped to start again.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-10 03:13:21 +0000 UTCI appreciate your kind words.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-10 03:13:08 +0000 UTCThank you. <3
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-10 03:12:59 +0000 UTCTrue gamer Jim Ryan.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-10 03:12:53 +0000 UTCWoulda been nice.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-10 03:12:46 +0000 UTCYeah, you gotta have a strong center, no doubt.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-10 03:12:40 +0000 UTCLove that John and Jeff aren’t laying low. These conversations have given me a deeper appreciation for Days Gone, and I would have loved to see where they could’ve taken it next. Also, y’all are killing it with content recently. I’m always eagerly awaiting the next episode.
Joe Hammonds
2022-02-09 22:34:44 +0000 UTCHey Colin, congrats on the scoop about the Sully spin off game that we could have got. Just thought someone oughta say it as VGC will get all the credit
Jeffrey Willingham
2022-02-09 22:34:18 +0000 UTCAwesome interview! Honestly if Jeff started a small team I would consider applying. Of course Jeff could probably acquire better talent then myself but I just really enjoyed his vibe, reminds me of my engineering TA.
Michael Buell
2022-02-09 22:33:46 +0000 UTCBeen a day 1 fan of days gone and the one thing I really liked about it that I feel isn’t often expressed is the open world design. Nowadays most open world games are filled to the brim with pointless activities that in my opinion only make the map extremely clustered (looking at you Witcher and assassins creed) and don’t respect our time. With days gone their design choices had the opposite effect on me and I completed everything because it was clean, simple, and fun which I almost never do. I hope if Jeff gets another crack at a similar type of game he brings those same choices to it.
Adam
2022-02-09 21:20:15 +0000 UTCThis confirms my theory that studios will be working together even more in the future.
james glenn roten
2022-02-09 20:30:12 +0000 UTCAwesome interview! Great work, as always, Colin! I'm really excited about what his future holds and what someone with his talent and experience can create. I'm sure it will be well worth the wait.
Cody Richter
2022-02-09 18:12:44 +0000 UTCGreat interview as always Colin, have been waiting for this one since I witnessed the Jaffe interview, where Ross was stuck between a stoned Jaffe and drinking Garvin and could barely get a word in, no wonder he peaced out early. While that was a fun conversation, I was hungering for something more in-depth and informative like what you did here. Great job
thor magnusson
2022-02-09 16:43:44 +0000 UTCGreat work Colin, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Fantastically well-structured and could not have asked better questions. Jeff has the quality of the best game directors as well as being very upfront and honest. This experience will result in an even better game next time around. Can’t wait to see what he works on next.
Gareth Handa
2022-02-09 14:18:54 +0000 UTCSuperb stuff! You can really feel how conflicted he feels about leaving Bend even though it clearly was the best thing for him and his health. As expected you really asked some superb question with no messing about Colin 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Chris Walsh
2022-02-09 08:12:05 +0000 UTCHoly crap Colin. Great interview. Jeff handed out some neat nuggets. Sacred Symbols knocking it out of the park lately. Am sure the legacy media is jealous.
TrackyMatts
2022-02-09 05:16:31 +0000 UTCSony will hire him if he tells Jim Ryan he wants to make a live service game and charge $70. Jim lying Ryan is going to turn to NFT’s next.
Lee Duncan
2022-02-09 03:17:35 +0000 UTCI was really excited for the idea of a more polished improved days gone 2 with even bigger and better horde fights on ps5 but I'm also hopeful about there new IP. Would hate to see Bend closed down I live in Oregon and can't think of any other big game companies here
Walker Simmons
2022-02-09 02:29:18 +0000 UTCReally Loved this one, by far my favorite interview. The thing that really sticks out to me, is how desperate it felt for the team at Bend to have a true “Leader”. I know he mentioned “Shot Caller”. But this is something that sounds like could really fix most of the issues at the studio. Sony should have stepped in and appointed someone. As someone who leads multiple teams in different areas of the country, the #1 focus is always ensuring each has a true leader to motive/inspire their team as well as holding them accountable. If you don’t have “The Quarterback” you will always end up losing… Regards, PS
Payton Stone
2022-02-09 02:26:21 +0000 UTCI'll admit, not as salacious as I'd thought it would be but that's only a good thing for Jeff and I do hope this kerfuffle lights a fire to get some Days Gone 2 talks started, or mend some fences. Lots of promise in that first game, just a slight miss but nothing that many other first offerings don't share and then subsequently rectify in the sequel. Thanks Colin, been waiting for this one.
The Rose Experience
2022-02-09 01:44:50 +0000 UTCThanks for listening.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-09 00:11:27 +0000 UTCThank you kindly.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-09 00:11:12 +0000 UTCExcellent. Days Gone didn't work for me when I initially tried it, but I've always been able to see there are pieces that I know I would ultimately appreciate and could possibly outweigh the aspects I didn't. I do look forward to giving it a more thorough allocation of my time and attention. The future seems really exciting for Jeff. I'm anticipating great things from him.
Stray_Bullets
2022-02-08 23:46:05 +0000 UTCTop-notch episode of SS+.
Matthew Deane
2022-02-08 22:33:30 +0000 UTCYou're very welcome. Thanks for your support.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-08 21:53:10 +0000 UTCInteresting.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-08 21:53:00 +0000 UTCDunno.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-08 21:52:49 +0000 UTCThank you for listening.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-08 21:52:45 +0000 UTCIt would have been cool to see them go back, but I think they earned their way out of their silo, too.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-08 21:52:39 +0000 UTCHe's a great guy.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-08 21:52:22 +0000 UTCI really enjoyed this episode as someone from Bend and a fan of Syphon Filter/ Days Gone! Thanks for the awesome content, especially these interviews.
Cole Helgerson
2022-02-08 21:24:33 +0000 UTCGreat interview! I’m positive Jeff said he was at Netherrealm when he first appeared on Jaffe’s show. So hearing him low-key saying it didn’t work out is a bummer. Love Netherrealm and was stoked when he said he joined, BUT I’m glad he still has ideas for the future.
Logan
2022-02-08 21:21:19 +0000 UTCI’m curious what John was worried about. ?
Dan Root
2022-02-08 19:31:58 +0000 UTCabsolutely love days gone and jeff ross. dude is a class act. thanks for this episode. worth the wait.
Anthony P.
2022-02-08 19:13:29 +0000 UTCConsidering their efforts on golden abyss it's a real shame the timing didn't like up for them to work on a proper console uncharted. If Ross and Garvin were still there now and I were Sony I'd definitely give them the chance to create the next uncharted, a bit like 343 and Halo (but hopefully more successful!).
Curtis (Bloobat)
2022-02-08 19:04:57 +0000 UTCJeff Ross seems like such a down to earth dude. I’m happy he got some shine here because papa jaffe and garvin steamrolled his last appearance. I gotta say tho - the baffle mechanic he got rid of would have solved so many peoples gripe with the game- how do the freakers not hear those loud ass bikes? Great episode been looking forward to this. Stupid acquisitions!
Rage.Quit_Richard
2022-02-08 18:53:11 +0000 UTC<3
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-08 18:48:55 +0000 UTCBeen waiting for this! can't wait.
Anthony Mota
2022-02-08 18:43:50 +0000 UTCYou're welcome.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-08 18:35:32 +0000 UTCMe too, me too.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-08 18:35:27 +0000 UTCLOL.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-08 18:35:18 +0000 UTCI've been looking forward to delivering it.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-08 18:35:12 +0000 UTC!!!
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-08 18:35:03 +0000 UTCYes.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-08 18:35:00 +0000 UTCMaybe it is.
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-08 18:34:55 +0000 UTCEnjoy. =)
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-08 18:34:52 +0000 UTCThank you Colin
MJ SKA BOI
2022-02-08 17:57:54 +0000 UTCThis was a fantastic episode. Days Gone was a great game in my opinion, nothing revolutionary, but a cool setting and some really really great open world gameplay loops/systems. Hordes were icing on top of the cake that made it unique. Bummed we won’t get a sequel, but really excited to see what Ross works on next
John
2022-02-08 17:57:43 +0000 UTCThis whole time I thought you were talking about the comedian Jeff Ross.
Otrant
2022-02-08 17:35:43 +0000 UTCBeen looking forward to this + episode
Niall G
2022-02-08 17:27:56 +0000 UTCNow is the time
RobTheButcher
2022-02-08 17:11:07 +0000 UTCLet’s go!!!!!!
Jonathan Alvarez
2022-02-08 17:11:03 +0000 UTCAt first, I thought it was Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Al Rodriguez
2022-02-08 17:06:40 +0000 UTCAt long last ;-) can't wait to listen !!
Matthew Perry
2022-02-08 17:04:39 +0000 UTC
