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"Black Myth: Wukong" is the world's video game of the moment, with 10 million sold in just a few days beating even "Elden Ring." Is this game worth the hype? What's new and great and not so great about the game design and setting? And there's lots of debate about whether it's a "Souls-like" or similar to "God of War." So Gene Park is hosting this special episode of Sacred Symbols Plus and asked the creator of God of War for his thoughts on the design philosophy of "Wukong," and breaking down this game's design.Note: We are aware of the audio issues. Unfortunately they were not discovered until after recording was complete. While we did as much work on it as we could, we know it's not up to our usual standards. We hope you still enjoy the episode!

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Rufián

The problem with the Screen Rant review is that it was written by a woman. Broads are silly, not to be taken seriously. Happy with Black Myth: Wukongs success, but Stellar Blade is a much better game. Excellent show, thank you gentlemen.

Bogey

Good God the sound quality is fucked. And it’s on both ends so I’m guessing it’s not their mics but something in the software they use. Edit: never mind Jaffe’s mic is way worse

FlynnTaggartGuy

Jaffe I am 26 I love the Indy trilogy with my whole being, we exist!

Shadi Haddad

Thanks for calling my party a bunch of "fucking assholes", Jaffe. Very cool.

Lunar Tear

Wow, Yie Ar Kung-Fu mentioned. Wasn't expecting that reference, but I can definitely see where Jaffe is coming from with the comparison.

Griffin Karr

I was excited when i saw the lineup but Jaffe’s mic has some issue and it makes it tough to listen to. Also not sure the rush to cover the game when they’re both on like chapters 1 and 2

Caleb Peacock

I think Jaffes mic suits him like this tbh.

Cruz Ibarra

How do I get into the LSM Discord? I currently am subscribed to the tier that allows me acces to the discord but I have no clue how to access it

Cruz Ibarra

Jaffes mic audio is messed up

WhatDarrenPlays

Disappointed no Brad, both hadn’t finished the game and mic audio was messed up. Also a strange topic to cover and paywall. If you want to capitilize on the zeitgeist a bit then making topical content free is the way to go imo anyways.

Adam Barnes

This is unlistenable. Can we get a replacement episode of some sort? Was hoping to listen to this while I worked on the car today 🤷‍♂️

Cousin Kenny

Great episode. I love Jaffe. I’d listen to him review toilet paper.

Dante B

Love em both, but they need that third wheel/moderator.

Eviltwin01

This could have been better, i hope Black myth Wukong gets another dedicated vid where it gets more focused on and is broken apart more. For technically being a video titled like its the focus i feel like it was only really talked about for maybe 30-45ish minutes out of the entire runtime? Idk.

Judah Bailey

Haha this episode is fucking awesome

Brandon V

Democrats are the most hateful and unkind people to ever exist

Jscott

I can't listen to Jaffe. This guy calls us assholes. We'll I just had several family and friends lose jobs. People can't pay bills and those asshole is like I hate Republicans. If you really care besides sitting behind a computer and Being, Mother Teresa. People can't afford anything, losing jobs , 2 wars but hey they are nice and don't say mean things. This is the problem with the usa. Vibes are better then actually policy. This people that stream live in a fake world and not the real middle class who is suffering. Democrats, the party of moral high ground I forgot.

NeO JD

Gene and Jaffe unleashed. Love it. Interesting hearing about where Jaffe wanted to take God of War.

Tom G

Love at the end, “This is the best LSM content ever and you know it” from Gene. Episode gets published with disclaimer: “this is not up to LSM standards.” I love the irony so much but I truly did love this episode and these two talking games is so fun

Lunar Tear

The God of War development talk at the end of this episode was awesome. Jaffe's premise for God of War 3 reads like a mainline Shin Megami Tensei plot.

Lemon Pepper

Gene x Jaffe should be a whole new LSM series lmfao so chaotic

Gray

Just get Jaffe’s sound fixed that is all. 👌🏼

Nate McGrath

“We’re not going to be political…” fucking liars lol

GameSimp

I love Jaffe but I know he’s capable of better discourse than calling an entire political party “a bunch of assholes.” It just sounds like rhetoric akin to Alex Jones or someone of that ilk, and he’s better than that.

John

Although I appreciate Jaffe’s input, I was a little confused why the conversation was centered around the *original* God of War comparison, people are clearly comparing this game to *2018* style God of War which is pretty different in my opinion, and there is a ton of 2018 God of War influence in this game for sure

Dana Anderson

This episode truly felt like inmates running the asylum. And i mean that in the best and most affectionate way possible!

Brandon V

Hey guys not going to get political. Democrats are sub humans who support the rape and murder of US citizens. Not getting political guys.

SIR_K_Daddy

Absolutely love you two together

Pacoflipper

We need these two back Love Jaffy and Gene so chaotic! Next time with better audio though

Geoff

I would listen to these two no matter the audio quality, great stuff.

The Rose Experience

I was taught the adage “when you can’t say something nice…” so since I like both of these gentleman the tongue I shall bite. But Ya, this wasn’t a good episode in any facet. At least it was better than the Cliffy B bombfest!

Susan B. Anthony Bourdain

Kind of disappointing to see the direction LSM is taking here. Jaffe’s abusive edgelord antics are eroding years of goodwill Colin and the team have built with the LSM brand. Jaffe hates MAGA and calls them assholes on air. Cool. Great. What in the FUCK does that have to do with the monkey game and how it contrasts against God of War??? This is like a Kotaku fever dream. A tiny number of politically-aligned people here will love it, but LSM used to be a meaningful refuge from this bullshit. Colin seems very averse to conflict when it comes to workplace issues, so if Jaffe gives even the tiniest amount of fucks about the space he’s been invited into he’ll police his own behavior a bit more. He’s not the one who suffers if the reputation of LSM erodes.

Saleem Krichi

Love the episode as always, I tip Jaffe’s audio was not the best not sure why, get a better mic dawg ur a podcaster lol. Love seeing the tilted comments about Jaffe’s politics🤣 I love that LSM can be a place where all thoughts coexist. I’ve disagreed with everyone at some point but it’s funny seeing the “free speech” group lose their minds.✊🏽

MisanthropicAltruist

I was on the fence about buying BM: Wukong, but the more I heard about it the more it sounded like a game for me. Jaffe, if you see this thanks, man. This podcast encouraged me to pull the trigger and I fucking love the game. For an older guy like me it hearkens back to the days when I just picked up my controller and beat the living shit out of some baddies for a 1-2 hour session. It's a refreshing break from the sprawling open-world settings in most games these days. And it's gorgeous to boot.

Simon

Oh, this is my fave duo. God I love Jaffe and Gene

Alex

Every time Jaffe speaks on politics it reminds me of the Bubble Boy from Seinfeld. Jaffe is so far gone that he cannot see it even if it smacked him in the face. He doesn't hate republicans, but he hates MAGA? Maybe that's because standard run of the mill republicans and his democratic party are essentially the same uniparty. Send more money to foreign countries and bomb the whole world while middle and working class Americans struggle with increasing inflation and the side effects of cultural decline. Jaffe is so well off he cannot see that reality. He really truly thinks that he is morally superior to anyone who lives outside of Washington orthodoxy. I understand the man is funny and probably awesome to hang out with, but damn, his NPC like behavior to whatever the Party and CNN says is so obvious that anyone who escaped the bubble can see it a mile away. MAGA won't fix our problems either for what its worth.

Bailey Callis

Dave and Gene are my favorite buddy cop duo

Christopher Ricetopher

I’m normally not a stickler for this kind of thing, but Jesus Christ Jaffe’s audio quality is unbearable. Shame because I’m sure it’s a hilarious, fun episode.

Ahlickaloo

Quality of discussion was lacking this episode. Unfocused to a fault

D

Jaffe is devolving into the next Adam Sessler.

Chuck Rude

Really wanted to hear more about this game, but bad audio and toxic politics randomly shoehorned in right at the start? For those reasons, Im out. *Cue shark tank music*

Not a Sexbot..

I love Jaffe all I want is his audio fixed… Colin please save him!!