Spartacus and Shock | Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast Episode 179
832In an ever-increasingly competitive landscape, publisher Electronic Arts wants its Battlefield series to really, truly sing. The recently-released 2042 isn't doing the trick, of course, but that's not going to stop the megacorp from doubling and tripling down: Battlefield will now be a universe, with stories and experiences and expansions across different platforms, game-types, and even monetization options. Worse yet, it will occupy a great deal of their internal development resources, for -- as we always say -- every opportunity taken is infinite opportunities lost. Is EA trying a little too hard to be Activision? Or are they making a wise bet? We discuss. Plus: Confusion surrounds Godfall on PS+, Dying Light 2 has gone gold two months early, and BioShock rumors galore, amongst other topics. Then: Are award shows (and awarded products) becoming too homogenized? What game mechanics truly shined in 2021? Will auteurs come to rule the industry landscape? Will Dustin ever appreciate the complexity and versatility of applesauce?
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0:00:00 - Intro
0:07:04 - Applesauce IS actually for babies and old people.
0:11:59 - The Dangling of the Dildos.
0:14:25 - What was our favorite game we received as a gift?
0:26:35 - Eggnog. Discuss.
0:30:54 - What video game music should be at my wedding?
0:35:13 - PS4 and PS5 have new firmware available.
0:35:29 - Six US states are probing Activision Blizzard.
0:36:24 - A RE4 remake voice actor has Tweeted out confirmation of the title.
0:40:36 - The physical version of the GTA Trilogy Remaster has been delayed.
0:40:59 - Final Fantasy XIV is expecting server issues.
0:41:50 - New info has emerged about the Chrono Cross Remaster.
0:42:02 - Bandai Namco has plans for the Tales series.
0:43:03 - Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection has been rated by the ESRB.
0:43:17 - Steam has broken their own concurrent user record again.
0:46:11 - What is The Matrix Awakens?
0:46:42 - Let’s chat about the new BioShock…
1:03:52 - What have we been playing?
1:27:43 - Details on Sony's Game Pass competitor has reportedly leaked.
1:47:57 - The Battlefield franchise is receiving a massive overhaul.
2:04:29 - Godfall: Challenger Edition is not the same as Godfall.
2:19:29 - Dying Light 2 has gone gold.
2:24:15 - A new Sony patent may point to new controller grips for smartphones.
2:28:58 - The hacker group reviving PS3 online functionality is getting some help.
2:42:32 - Many PlayStation Vita exclusives are about to lose their online functionality.
2:44:41 - Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 both have release windows for their next-gen iterations.
2:52:49 - David Gaider is trepidatious about a Mass Effect television or movie adaptation.
3:02:32 - Mercury Steam, developer of Metroid Dread, has signed a new publishing deal.
3:06:31 - Farming Simulator has a gigantic audience.
3:10:03 - News Wrap-Up
3:12:24 - Why are unique opinions often trashed?
3:21:07 - What gameplay mechanic from 2021 stood out to us?
3:28:15 - Have we uncovered any hidden indie gems this year?
3:34:41 - Do we have our old consoles?
3:42:39 - Will there be a few great games everyone knows about, like there are with movie classics?
3:55:20 - Am I revisionist scum?