Sacred Symbols, Episode 145: Green Monster (Video) (Patreon)

Green Monster | Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast Episode 145

Sony's arch-rival Microsoft is beginning to make key moves that directly encroach on PlayStation's turf. Nailing down MLB: The Show 21 -- a game Sony itself develops -- as a day-one Game Pass offering is the ultimate insult. Worse yet, the swings are coming in hot from two directions: Their corporate enemy that wants to body you and a long-time licensing partner that appears to have zero problems throwing them to the sharks. One can't ignore PlayStation 5's strong sales... and yet... something is definitely up, and the shadows are looming larger. We've much to discuss. Also: Deathloop has been delayed, E3 is coming back, PlayStation Productions are coming to Netflix, and more. Then: What's up with Outriders? Are cross-gen games really holding us all back? Is Jim Ryan stumbling with the PlayStation brand? Is Balan Wonderland enough to give Chris nightmares? Press play! Get some Sacred Symbols merch! https://LastStandMedia.shop A new episode of Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast launches each Friday morning. To receive instant, ad-free access, as well as other perks, please support the show on Patreon at http://patreon.com/LastStandMedia You can also subscribe to the audio version of the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and other podcast providers, or use this link: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GKTOA7ZhIfrxIxSR0rg25 Listen to Colin's retro and nostalgia podcast, KnockBack (also available on podcast services): http://bit.ly/KnockBackPod #SacredSymbols #TheShow #PlayStation 0:00:00 - Intro 0:11:33 - Dustin is moving to Japan. 0:15:02 - Does Chris like Watch Dogs? 0:17:23 - A few smaller items… plus, is Microsoft courting Kojima? 0:24:50 - There’s an interesting AMA about the Vita that you should check out. 0:32:39 - Some questions about Dustin (and Chris and Colin). 0:37:55 - What have we been playing? 0:58:15 - MLB The Show is coming to Game Pass on day one. 1:17:51 - Deathloop has been delayed until September 14th. 1:25:56 - E3 is moving forward with an all virtual event. 1:34:03 - LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been delayed. 1:39:13 - A battle is brewing between golf video games. 1:41:40 - NieR Replicant has gone gold. 1:44:03 - Sega may reveal an updated version of Virtua Fighter 5. 1:45:13 - Sony has revealed new games coming to PlayStation Now. 1:52:18 - Sony Pictures has signed a deal with Netflix. 1:53:14 - News Wrap-Up 1:55:27 - How is Balan Wonderworld possibly as bad as it is? 2:00:13 - Should consumers take Sony to task over bad business moves - specifically the recent Vita moves they’ve made? 2:07:49 - How are games being held back by releasing across generations? 2:14:22 - Is redeeming free PS+ games you have no interest in creating false metrics? 2:16:45 - Is Sony still “fun?” 2:28:12 - Why doesn’t Dustin tell the audience bye?