Sacred Symbols, Episode 35: Throw All Your Hands Up (Patreon)
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Anthem is finally out in the wild, and it's arrived with a noticeable commercial and critical thud. But is it as thoroughly mediocre as it seems? We go in-depth into BioWare's newest online loot grind, and give you our candid thoughts. Then -- per usual -- we delve into the news. Media Molecule's Dreams is finally coming out (sorta), Bethesda has outlined Fallout 76's year-long content plan, The Outer Worlds may be closer than you think, Square Enix goes on a Mana-related trademarking binge, and more. Rounding things out are listener questions on topics ranging from the future of Mega Man Legends 3, the symmetric vs. asymmetric analog stick debate, Nintendo and Microsoft's increasingly cozy relationship, and the best JRPGs to enjoy for a player new to the genre. Enjoy this week's episode. Just please don't use the term "Looter Shooter." We beg you.
Timestamps:
0:00:17 - Intro.
0:01:51 - The Chris Roach Saga, Volume XIV.
0:02:53 - We're wishing our Venezuelan listeners the very best. Stay safe.
0:03:15 - A dispute over the timeline of McDonald's breakfast menu additions, and if fountain Coke is better than bottled or canned Coke.
0:05:43 - We love our Patreon supporters, but don't feel bad if you can't support us there. We love you, too.
0:06:50 - Does Sacred Symbols have a PO Box?
0:07:31 - What games are we playing?
0:33:27 - Media Molecule's Dream is getting released in Early Access this Spring.
0:36:29 - PlayStation Vita production is officially ending in Japan in the coming months.
0:37:59 - The Outer Worlds' release date may have leaked.
0:40:07 - Is Fallout 3 coming to PlayStation 4?
0:41:25 - BioWare outlines Anthem's first few months of new content.
0:43:02 - Bethesda reveals Fallout 76's update roadmap for the rest of 2019.
0:44:46 - The Division 2's open beta missions, side quests, and more have been revealed.
0:45:25 - Square Enix trademarks a bunch of Mana-related stuff.
0:46:41 - Minor game announcements and release date information.
0:48:34 - This week's new releases for PS4, PS Vita, and PSVR.
0:58:32 - One listener wants to start playing more JRPGs. Where should he begin?
1:00:47 - On a controller, which is preferable: Parallel sticks or asymmetric sticks?
1:04:33 - When reviewing a game, how important is its price in rendering a verdict?
1:07:43 - Is it possible that the PS3 generation was superior to the PS4 generation (so far)?
1:12:50 - How do the recent Nintendo/Microsoft rumors affect Sony and the PlayStation ecosystem, if at all?
1:17:34 - Will we ever get a Mega Man Legends 3?
1:18:52 - Spec Ops: The Line was damn good, wasn't it?
1:21:29 - One listener was called a "French Fry" by another player in a game of Apex Legends.
1:26:02 - Outro.