Sacred Symbols, Episode 114: Don't Go Back (Patreon)

We're something like two months and change removed from PlayStation 5's presumed release window, but if you were expecting Sony itself to say anything about it, keep on hoping and dreaming. One of the upcoming console's deepest mysteries remains just how far in PlayStation history its backwards compatibility will allow us to delve; yet if a seemingly-innocuous FAQ from Ubisoft is any indication, you shouldn't expect to put your PSone, PS2, and PS3 discs into the machine. Does it really matter? Let's chat about it. Plus: New Sony financials paint a rosy picture for the PlayStation brand, first party games will continue to be ported to PC, Media Molecule loses a co-founder, Ubisoft renames Gods & Monsters, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Will The Getaway ever make a return? How come no one's talking about 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim? Could Insomniac be playing with our hearts when it comes to its incessant Resistance teases? Did you know Michael Jordan had a Hitler mustache for a little while? It's true!

Timestamps:

0:00:17 - Intro.
0:03:52 - Twin Breaker is officially coming to Switch, Xbox One, and PC!
0:08:15 - Have we ever considered doing an off-topic/comedy podcast?
0:09:48 - Ranch: The Devil's (Other) Condiment.
0:13:36 - Basketball-related clarifications.
0:20:19 - One listener can no longer take a shower in peace thanks to this show.
0:21:48 - Have we ever accidentally farted loudly in public?
0:23:48 - A 31 year old man doesn't know how to blow his nose.
0:26:18 - 3D audio talk.
0:31:37 - What's Chris' take on Joseph Staten going to 343?
0:39:01 - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the next game to get a performance mode.
0:44:51 - What have we been playing?
0:48:54 - Did Colin accidentally Platinum his own game as his 100th Plat?
0:50:45 - Have we played The Avengers?
0:54:50 - According to Ubisoft, PS5 will not be backwards compatible beyond PS4.
1:04:50 - Media Molecule is losing a co-founder.
1:07:39 - Sony has confirmed that more of their games are coming to PC.
1:13:37 - Sony's financial report may hold tantalizing clues on the future.
1:16:19 - The same report also updates PS4 sales data and PS+/PSNow sub numbers.
1:19:35 - AT&T has officially taken WB Interactive off the market.
1:24:35 - Ubisoft has renamed Gods & Monsters.
1:28:01 - Indie dev Vlambeer is shutting down.
1:30:56 - Minor game announcements and release date information.
1:34:09 - This week's new releases for PS4, PS Vita, and PSVR.
1:48:32 - Why do some game journalists think Sony should delay the PlayStation 5.
1:53:10 - How come no one's talking about 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim?
1:56:01 - A theory on the PS5 pre-order lottery.
1:59:03 - Will the quality of PS5 launch window games suffer due to COVID?
2:00:42 - Will Sony London ever return to The Getaway.
2:03:31 - Is a Resistance related announcement coming soon?