Sacred Symbols, Episode 66: See Ya Layder (Patreon)

We recorded this week's podcast, flipped off the microphones, and went on Twitter, where we discovered a surprise piece of late-breaking news: Shawn Layden is leaving Sony. Layden used to be CEO of the American branch of PlayStation, and most recently held the position as Head Honcho of PlayStation's fully-owned, first party studios. So let's discuss his departure (albeit briefly, because we don't have all the answers yet). Beyond all of that, though, is our usual run of show, an episode littered with news. Sony is starting to cut the middleman out of its retail sales, there are lots of fresh details concerning The Last of Us: Part II, Call of Duty is absolutely dominating the historic PS4 sales charts, and Death Stranding is apparently finished and primed for publishing, whether you're ready or not. Plus: When will we learn more about Ghost of Tsushima? What's the actual definition of "Adventure Game"? What are the best places to buy and sell used hardware and games? Why are Colin and Chris so confused about the difference between sheep and a lamb?

Timestamps:

0:00:17 - Intro.
0:02:38 - Colin is wearing a bathing suit (and other notes).
0:03:12 - Leave us nice reviews on podcast services!
0:06:15 - A quick note about next week’s episode.
0:07:42 - Sony has all but blacklisted us. Let's chat about it.
0:11:32 - Let's talk shit about In N Out Burger for a little while.
0:13:29 - A quick correction on Anthem entering EA Access.
0:14:46 - Sheep talk.
0:16:04 - What have we been playing?
0:22:57 - Shawn Layden has left Sony!
0:25:23 - Sony is now selling hardware and physical software directly.
0:30:38 - Colin farted into a jar to see if the smell would stay inside.
0:33:56 - Death Stranding has gone gold.
0:37:12 - There will be no multiplayer in The Last of Us: Part II.
0:46:22 - The Last of Us: Part II will be less linear than the previous game.
0:54:08 - Sony has filed a patent for something called PlayStation Assist.
0:55:15 - Bungie wants to go multi-IP.
0:58:25 - These are the best selling games-to-date on PS4.
0:59:49 - A new Mafia game (and a Mafia II rerelease) seem to be en route.
1:02:49 - Gran Turismo Sport is getting re-released.
1:04:21 - Rockstar Games has confirmed that there will be no single player DLC for RDR2.
1:06:06 - PS4 is getting an exclusive mode for Modern Warfare.
1:10:20 - Publisher Focus Home Interactive and developer Frogwares have beef.
1:14:57 - New PlayStation Hits are available.
1:15:35 - Minor game announcements and release date information.
1:16:14 - This week's new releases for PS4, PS Vita, and PSVR.
1:22:47 - Should we end Sacred Symbols a different way?
1:24:57 - When will we see more of Ghost of Tsushima?
1:27:40 - Could Sony sneak into the PC market with games like Sunset Overdrive?
1:29:51 - What is the best way to buy used gaming hardware and software?
1:31:52 - Colin hates the term "Looter Shooter".
1:33:56 - Anthem has canceled it’s post launch plans. What does it mean?
1:38:36 - What's the actual definition of "Adventure Game"?