Sacred Symbols+, Episode 129: Racing Toward Excellence
Added 2021-10-16 16:00:06 +0000 UTCWhen you do a video game podcast, chances are you're not going to do every release, every series, every genre its due justice. It's just the way it works out; we're only three guys with three distinct gaming tastes. But there's no denying that, when it comes to Sacred Symbols, our Gran Turismo coverage is unacceptably lacking, considering it's not only a first party game, but arguably Sony's most popular IP, ever (it's certainly the best-selling). Thus, today's episode of + is the first of our attempts to help ameliorate our shortcomings. To get the conversation going in earnest, I (Colin) invited Alex Jones (not that one!) to the show. Alex is an industry veteran who, among other things, worked for ESPN on their esports initiatives and tried (but failed) to get the famous sports network to cover GT and other racing series. So he's the perfect person to speak to about the past, present, and future of Gran Turismo leading into GT7's launch, as well as the promise and ultimate demise of Driveclub, EA's aggressive purchase of Codemasters and what that means for the genre, and Nintendo's clever gateway drug known as Mario Kart. So start your engines... or just hit play.
Comments
I've been playing Gran Turismo for 21 years. So stoked for GT7
2021-11-26 13:47:45 +0000 UTCDefinitely one of my favorite platinums to date!
Alex Jones
2021-10-22 20:28:25 +0000 UTCI am not unfortunately. Just Instagram.
Alex Jones
2021-10-22 18:07:59 +0000 UTCHey Alex, are you on Twitter by any chance?
Kurt Lewin
2021-10-22 14:36:41 +0000 UTCNot sure what Colin's relationship is like with him but another racing game enthusiast who he might know from his ign days that would be good to get talking with Alex and Colin next time is Luke Reilly. He has been at IGN Australia for years and is always the one to review racing games for ign.
Kurt Lewin
2021-10-22 14:24:54 +0000 UTCAs someone who has 100% on all the DriveClub trophies, I'll defend that game to the death! Great podcast as always
Mark ?️
2021-10-21 20:30:26 +0000 UTCI really appreciate the Racing Game talk as a fan who has plays both GT and the Forza series. I personally found Gran Turismo Sport underwhelming. While I understand the desire for clean racing, which I support, It felt tedious to me to find good races, especially at a beginner level. Maybe online racing just isn't for me, I've always preferred racing friends on the couch or vs AI.
Stefan Catinella
2021-10-21 17:33:42 +0000 UTCPitch it to Colin :)
Kurt Lewin
2021-10-21 15:31:09 +0000 UTCI think that’s a great idea! Anything to cover the racing genre more in the LSM space.
Alex Jones
2021-10-21 15:27:55 +0000 UTCI really loved this episode. I think it's great credit to Colin to get someone on to cover a genre and series he doesn't have experience in playing whereas other podcasts would just stick to the games they know. I think it would be great maybe once a year for Alex to come back on with Colin or another guest to talk about which racing games have come out over the past year, the best and worst racers that year for us racing game fans.
Kurt Lewin
2021-10-21 15:13:06 +0000 UTCThanks!! It was an honor to be invited this time and will be for anytime in the future.
Alex Jones
2021-10-21 02:06:33 +0000 UTCAwesome talk. I love his passion for racing games. I hope he comes back around the launch of GT7.
Daniel
2021-10-20 21:42:09 +0000 UTCThanks for listening!
Colin Moriarty
2021-10-20 19:20:55 +0000 UTCGreat episode. I hope you bring Alex back when GT7 comes out.
Mark Horner
2021-10-19 23:30:14 +0000 UTCI only really use Instagram and not much at that. Though, I post stories fairly often @the_aoj
Alex Jones
2021-10-19 19:08:37 +0000 UTCSorry if I missed it, but does Alex have a media platform I can follow? I didn’t see it on the Twitter post.
Drew Lee
2021-10-19 17:19:40 +0000 UTCI was glad to do it.
Colin Moriarty
2021-10-19 17:14:18 +0000 UTCThanks for listening.
Colin Moriarty
2021-10-19 17:14:12 +0000 UTCThank you!
Colin Moriarty
2021-10-19 17:14:08 +0000 UTCGreat episode and conversation. I’ve been a big GT fan since OG. So I was happy to see you reach out to someone that has a better understanding.
Drew Lee
2021-10-19 14:14:15 +0000 UTCTruth be told this podcast really makes me want to get or at least try GT7. Good conversation!
Joe McPartlin
2021-10-19 06:57:11 +0000 UTCQuality conversation
lazer_josh
2021-10-18 20:08:07 +0000 UTCThank you for your kind words!
Colin Moriarty
2021-10-18 14:40:49 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2021-10-18 14:40:37 +0000 UTCI'm not a huge racing fan or anything, but I just wanted to say that an episode like this is special. I love the way Last Stand Media doesn't cover anything in a way that feels forced. I also love how you aren't simply looking for someone with a name that can get you clicks. You follow the interesting story and the interesting people regardless of their status. Last stand media is unlike any other community I've been a part of online. Thank you to all of the gang!
Tonys_Always_Write
2021-10-18 13:57:48 +0000 UTCAs a GT fan, I approve this 💙
Romeo
2021-10-18 12:56:55 +0000 UTCWe're doing our best. Thanks for listening!
Colin Moriarty
2021-10-17 21:43:48 +0000 UTCAwesome. Thanks for listening!
Colin Moriarty
2021-10-17 21:43:39 +0000 UTCThat would be fun.
Colin Moriarty
2021-10-17 21:43:21 +0000 UTCMaybe one day. =\
Colin Moriarty
2021-10-17 21:43:16 +0000 UTCYou're welcome. Enjoy!
Colin Moriarty
2021-10-17 21:42:42 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2021-10-17 21:42:35 +0000 UTCUnderstood.
Colin Moriarty
2021-10-17 21:42:30 +0000 UTCThis was awesome, I gave you guys some shit awhile back for not covering everything but this is a great way to hear about different genres. Hopefully fighting games next I would love to hear how the community feels about Playstation and EVO Keep up the good work.
Kano
2021-10-17 21:11:43 +0000 UTCI don’t know anything about racing or racing games, and I suck at them, but this guest’s passion for them made me want to try grand turismo 7 when it drops. Great episode as always Colin.
Kenneth Oms
2021-10-17 20:34:28 +0000 UTCThanks! That’s a good idea in my opinion.
Alex Jones
2021-10-17 19:23:57 +0000 UTCthis was great. really like the idea of a conversation around a specific genre. maybe a conversation around the fighting game genre or something else? just a thought/suggestion
zchild2010
2021-10-17 16:41:24 +0000 UTCOk but you should interview alex jones for real one day lmaoooo
brody_low
2021-10-17 14:24:18 +0000 UTCRIP Evolution 2007-2016 Really hope Sony brings back Motorstorm, somehow.
Brandon Soto
2021-10-17 03:12:11 +0000 UTCI definitely agree. I think it comes down to marketing. I couldn’t tell you the last time I’ve seen GT in a commercial, but you see Forza and Forza Horizon a lot.
Alex Jones
2021-10-16 21:19:44 +0000 UTCI've always found the forza/gran turismo relationship weird. All you hear about online is forza, and how hyped people are, while gran turismo seems to get no love. But then the sales for gran turismo blow forza out of the park. Very strange
Brandon Young
2021-10-16 20:48:09 +0000 UTCThe 917 concept car on the Thumbnail 🔥🔥
Alex Kirley
2021-10-16 19:59:22 +0000 UTCYES!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH
Damien Phoenix
2021-10-16 17:17:20 +0000 UTCNot enough gay frogs and inter dimensional child molesters but I’m still in for GT talk!
Rage.Quit_Richard
2021-10-16 16:56:33 +0000 UTCLikewise!
Colin Moriarty
2021-10-16 16:52:01 +0000 UTCWe have to be sure.
Colin Moriarty
2021-10-16 16:51:58 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2021-10-16 16:51:54 +0000 UTCViktor
2021-10-16 16:38:14 +0000 UTCThis is awesome 👍 I’ve been quietly getting more excited for GT7. Have a great weekend, gents!
Joe Perez
2021-10-16 16:26:37 +0000 UTC"Not that one" lol 🤣
Steven Camilo
2021-10-16 16:07:15 +0000 UTC
