Sacred Symbols, Episode 115: Uprising (Patreon)

For months, we've been noting the shocking level of silence emanating out of both Sony and Microsoft. Eventually, something had to give, and it has: Xbox Series X has a release date, a price, a launch library, and even a cheaper companion, the long-rumored Xbox Series S. These two machines are interesting in that they're truly different from one another. They play the same games, but they don't have nearly the same power, and it's an approach that allows Microsoft to attack Sony from below. So let's spend time working through Xbox's big news, and whether it all cumulatively represents a marked changing of fortunes for PlayStation's comparatively-struggling competitor. Then, let's chat about Ubisoft's new announcements -- including a clever new sports-driven battle royale-like game -- and deal with some other, smaller happenings in the industry before we move onto your inquiries. What's the perfect release window for single-player DLC? How do we feel about Colin Kaepernick's return to Madden? Will we see a post-release surge in popularity for The Avengers? What's the specific amount of time a towel can be used before being washed?

Timestamps:

0:00:17 - Intro.
0:04:04 - Xbox Series S revealed; Series X/S pricing, release date also revealed.
0:31:23 - How many times can you dry off with a towel before you need to wash it?
0:35:08 - Why doesn't Colin have his driver's license?
0:41:32 - What have we been playing?
0:51:27 - Ubisoft announced Riders Republic.
0:55:14 - 2010's Scott Pilgrim brawler is getting re-released.
0:58:10 - Immortals: Fenyx Rising has been fully revealed, dated.
1:00:21 - 2003's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is getting remade.
1:05:37 - Other announcements from Ubisoft Forward.
1:08:13 - Here are some new details concerning Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.
1:09:32 - Minecraft is getting PSVR support.
1:11:02-  The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is coming to PlayStation 5.
1:12:36 - It looks like a Ninja Gaiden Sigma Trilogy is coming to PS4.
1:15:51 - A series of FIFA PS4 bundles are incoming.
1:16:54 - A Shenmue anime is in production.
1:18:09 - Minor game announcements and release date information.
1:18:09 - This week's new releases for PS4, PS Vita, and PSVR.
1:34:38 - What's the word on Marvel's Avengers?
1:37:24 - What's the ideal time to drop DLC and how should it be marketed?
1:42:40 - What are our thoughts on the Super Mario 3D All-Stars Collection?
1:47:44 - How do we feel about demos being locked behind digital pre-orders?
1:52:23 - How is video game design stagnating?
1:55:31 - What do we think about Colin Kaepernick's return to Madden?