It's Interesting When People Die | Sacred Symbols, Episode 426

It's finally time! Rockstar has revealed an in-depth look at Grand Theft Auto VI for the first time, with tons of gameplay, details, and more that so many tens of millions of fans have been hungry for. We discuss all we saw and what we loved and didn't, along with in-depth coverage of the hullabaloo surrounding the game's preview cycle and price. Colin even takes some time to educate the masses that GTAVI at $80 is nearly twice as affordable as GTA1 was at $50, based simply on average incomes and not at all adjusting for dreaded inflation (so next time someone tells you pay hasn't kept up with the increase in game pricing, now you know they're unapologetically lying). Other news this week includes fresh rumors of electronics tariffs in America, booming Helldivers 2 sales, a ton of Gamescom ONL fodder (including Witcher 3 Remastered, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Stage Tour, Exodus, Mega Man: Dual Overdrive, and more). Then: Listener inquiries! Is game development in danger of so-called "mode collapse"? How has MiHoYo managed to find so much success across so many high-caliber games? Would Sony ever explore re-releasing old PlayStation hardware? Will Chris and Dustin join Colin in the Fart Corner? A new episode of Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast launches each Friday morning. To receive instant access, as well as other perks, please support the show on   / laststandmedia   Follow the hosts! Colin: https://x.com/longislandviper ‪@ChrisRayGun‬ https://x.com/ChrisRGun @DustinCanFly‬ https://x.com/DustinCanFly 0:00 - Intro 20:46 - Patreon player 22:05 - Free codes 26:43 - Sacred is here for you 28:28 - Glass Snapple is back 32:03 - GTA VI leaks and pricing 1:52:47 - GTA VI showcase reaction 2:23:20 - New tariffs could be coming 2:28:34 - Anti-data center craze 2:40:40 - Gamescom catchup 3:20:24 - Sony confirms Helldivers is a huge success 3:21:27 - Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement delayed 3:22:59 - Terranigma confirmed 3:23:45 - Dave Bautista cast as Kratos 3:24:37 - New PS+ games 3:28:07 - What Are We Playing? (Beast of Reincarnation, Alan Wake II, Endacopia, Mortal Shell 2, How to Fish) 3:53:48 - Mode Collapse of gaming 4:02:30 - HoYoverse expansion 4:07:33 - "Legacy PlayStation" 4:11:44 - Will this be one of the best years in gaming?