Pirates of the PSN | Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast Episode 143
870Recent (still unsubstantiated) rumors indicate Sony may be considering a full shutdown of its digital stores for PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, and -- perhaps most tragically -- PlayStation Vita. While we don't yet know what Sony's plans are (if any!), such a possibility raises a lot of interesting philosophical and practical questions, particularly this one: Who's watching out for the digital-only games that may be lost to history? Today, let's delve deep into the PSN, the digital ecosystem more widely, and the industry's history of piracy-for-good, as well as rampant piracy-for-piracy's-sake. Right or wrong, is it the only way we'll have access to many games in the future? Plus: News! Housemarque's Returnal has gone gold, a Ghost of Tsushima film is in the early stages, Media Molecule's Studio Director is receiving a very prestigious award, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! What did we think about Six Days in Fallujah's gameplay reveal, and the new fiasco(s) that came about as a result? Where are the PlayStation 5 firmware updates? Should Sony seek a partnership with Google's Stadia? Will Colin ever one time comprehend a technical question?
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0:00:00 - Intro
0:12:11 - Is Sony shutting down the PS3, PSP, and Vita stores?
0:28:07 - Should we feel morally bad about pirating games that are not legally obtainable?
0:43:09 - A few quick news items
0:52:08 - What have we been playing?
1:04:21 - Returnal has gone gold.
1:10:51 - Ghost of Tsushima is getting a film rendition alongside some other games.
1:23:54 - Media Molecule’s studio director will receive a BAFTA fellowship.
1:31:50 - Gotham Knights has been delayed.
1:40:19 - Sony has purchased EVO
1:50:11 - News Wrap-Up
1:52:20 - Gameplay has been released for Six Days in Fallujah and the Internet is on fire.
2:17:23 - What’s the deal with Enjin Coin (and other cryptocurrencies)?
2:22:48 - When will we get a PS5 software update?
2:28:34 - Should you feel gross if you transfer saves from PS4 to a PS5 to get earned trophies?
2:31:52 - Why doesn’t Sony license Stadia tech?
2:37:58 - Who gatekeeps the gatekeeper?