Sacred Symbols+, Episode XLVII: The Reappearing Legacy (Patreon)

A not insignificant portion of hardcore PlayStation fans long for the return of the Jak and Daxter series. Yet, the franchise has remained dormant for more than a decade, and Naughty Dog itself hasn't released a Jak game in 15 years. It's ancient history... but should it be? In this week's mailbag-centric episode of +, we consider Jak and Daxter's return, and whether there's a viable path back to relevance for the IP. We also delve into the importance of game engine selection, explain why Take Two keeps its 2K Games and Rockstar verticals separated, wonder when we'll see Playdead's next game, assess the folly of buying used hardware, investigate the acceptable failure rate for PlayStation 5, examine the balance between art and business, and much more. Oh, and we rank the PlayStation consoles from our favorite to least favorite, too, which is bound to cause no consternation whatsoever.