Sacred Symbols, Episode 8: PlayStation VR Purgatory (Patreon)
Published:
2018-08-21 16:00:02
Edited:
2018-08-25 05:43:04
Imported:
2022-01
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Sony recently announced updated sales figures for PlayStation VR -- 3 million and counting -- which raises an interesting question: Is that actually good? After all, only one in 27 PS4s sold have a PSVR unit hooked up to it. We discuss what that means. Meanwhile, there's news galore to cover, including DICE's long-abandoned Genesis game coming to PS4 and Vita, Until Dawn developer Supermassive's all-new IP trademark, the cancellation of Bloodstained on Vita, Bethesda's aggressive attitude towards Sony, and much more. Colin also gives a preview of Dragon Quest XI, the boys discuss the newly-released Metroidvania Guacamelee! 2, and we round things out, as always, with your questions. Oh, and there's a debate about the pronunciation of "GIF" as well.
Timestamps:
0:00:17 - Intro.
0:04:01 - We accidentally (in a minor way) spoiled Spider-Man last week.
0:05:20 - Colin vs. Chris: GIF Pronunciation
0:07:22 - Clarification on last week's comments about Avalanche Studios.
0:08:24 - An unnecessary conversation about eye exams.
0:09:46 - Fuck, Marry, Kill: Colin, Chris, Bunty.
0:11:21 - What is Chris playing?
0:13:09 - What is Colin playing?
0:18:54 - PlayStation VR surpasses three million units sold.
0:24:39 - DICE's unreleased Genesis game is coming to PS4 and Vita.
0:26:38 - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice gets a release date.
0:29:36 - Supermassive Games trademarks Shattered State (plus Q's).
0:35:15 - Bethesda seems fed up with Sony's cross-play stance (plus Q's).
0:42:13 - Bloodstained delayed until 2019; Vita version cancelled.
0:44:44 - Arkane Studios puts Dishonored on the shelf (for now).
0:49:31 - July's best-selling digital games on PlayStation Network.
0:52:16 - Spyro Reignited Trilogy delayed (plus Q's).
0:58:53 - Sumo Group/Digital acquires The Chinese Room.
0:59:32 - Patrick Soderlund leaves EA after 20 years.
1:00:47 - THQ Nordic acquires Timesplitters IP from Crytek.
1:04:35 - CoD: Black Ops 4's Blackout beta begins in September.
1:05:19 - Minor game announcements and release date information.
1:06:12 - This week's new releases for PS4, PS Vita, and PSVR.
1:11:06 - Will Santa Monica-based The Initiative poach from SSM and ND?
1:13:48 - Should games have optional tutorials for lapsed players?
1:15:45 - Where are the AAA survival horror games?
1:18:18 - Is free-to-play hurting priced games?
1:20:47 - Do limited edition consoles hurt the fans?
1:24:44 - Can Keiji Inafune ever find redemption?
1:28:32 - What would be the perfect setting for a PS4 exclusive?
1:31:45 - Will Sony make PSone and (more) PS2 Classics playable on PS4?
1:32:24 - What's Chris' favorite DBZ game?
1:33:59 - Will DualShock 5 have DualShock 4's touchpad?
1:36:30 - Do we expect Sony to acquire any new first party studios?
1:38:49 - Should Hello Games license No Man Sky's technology?
1:41:26 - Is mouse and keyboard the superior control scheme?
1:44:17 - Will Spider-Man compete for Game of the Year?
Timestamps:
0:00:17 - Intro.
0:04:01 - We accidentally (in a minor way) spoiled Spider-Man last week.
0:05:20 - Colin vs. Chris: GIF Pronunciation
0:07:22 - Clarification on last week's comments about Avalanche Studios.
0:08:24 - An unnecessary conversation about eye exams.
0:09:46 - Fuck, Marry, Kill: Colin, Chris, Bunty.
0:11:21 - What is Chris playing?
0:13:09 - What is Colin playing?
0:18:54 - PlayStation VR surpasses three million units sold.
0:24:39 - DICE's unreleased Genesis game is coming to PS4 and Vita.
0:26:38 - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice gets a release date.
0:29:36 - Supermassive Games trademarks Shattered State (plus Q's).
0:35:15 - Bethesda seems fed up with Sony's cross-play stance (plus Q's).
0:42:13 - Bloodstained delayed until 2019; Vita version cancelled.
0:44:44 - Arkane Studios puts Dishonored on the shelf (for now).
0:49:31 - July's best-selling digital games on PlayStation Network.
0:52:16 - Spyro Reignited Trilogy delayed (plus Q's).
0:58:53 - Sumo Group/Digital acquires The Chinese Room.
0:59:32 - Patrick Soderlund leaves EA after 20 years.
1:00:47 - THQ Nordic acquires Timesplitters IP from Crytek.
1:04:35 - CoD: Black Ops 4's Blackout beta begins in September.
1:05:19 - Minor game announcements and release date information.
1:06:12 - This week's new releases for PS4, PS Vita, and PSVR.
1:11:06 - Will Santa Monica-based The Initiative poach from SSM and ND?
1:13:48 - Should games have optional tutorials for lapsed players?
1:15:45 - Where are the AAA survival horror games?
1:18:18 - Is free-to-play hurting priced games?
1:20:47 - Do limited edition consoles hurt the fans?
1:24:44 - Can Keiji Inafune ever find redemption?
1:28:32 - What would be the perfect setting for a PS4 exclusive?
1:31:45 - Will Sony make PSone and (more) PS2 Classics playable on PS4?
1:32:24 - What's Chris' favorite DBZ game?
1:33:59 - Will DualShock 5 have DualShock 4's touchpad?
1:36:30 - Do we expect Sony to acquire any new first party studios?
1:38:49 - Should Hello Games license No Man Sky's technology?
1:41:26 - Is mouse and keyboard the superior control scheme?
1:44:17 - Will Spider-Man compete for Game of the Year?