Sacred Symbols+, Episode 429 | Colin Mailbag: On Last Stand, The Games Industry, Music, Sports, and More (Patreon)

Happy Holidays, and welcome to a mailbag episode of Sacred+. It's me, Colin. This go-around, we solicited inquiries from the audience as usual, but I wanted to focus on mostly (though not entirely) off-topic fare. So here are 22 questions -- fully answered! -- on topics like how the company is doing and what the future holds, as well as brief ventures into games on issues like leaking, layoffs, and reviews. But we also spend time on my beloved Jets and Islanders, the Southern Man and Fantasy Slop voices, 311, Limp Bizkit, and nu-metal, my Boston Terriers, book recommendations, and more. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and be well. See you in '25.Timestamps:0:00:00 - Intro0:02:40 - What kind of AAA game would Lillymo want to make?0:08:46 - What role does writing currently play in my life?0:14:13 - How does Last Stand's in-house merch operation work?0:20:07 - What are my thoughts on Brad's first year with LSM?0:23:10 - What's the most valuable lesson I've learned as a leader?0:28:00 - How has social media worked (or not) for LSM?0:34:04 - Why don't I listen to more new music?0:39:32 - What's the best Limp Bizkit record?0:42:05 - What are the best three 311 records?0:48:21 - How do I feel about the re-recording of Incubus' Morning View record?0:52:05 - Where do the New York Jets go from here?1:01:59 - How would I assess the New York Islanders' season so far?1:05:41 - What are my thoughts about basketball?1:08:54 - How do I navigate interviews where there are things that cannot be asked?1:12:27 - Why don't I like receiving media recommendations?1:15:19 - Is the games industry unsustainable as it's currently modeled?1:21:47 - What would happen if the Southern Man met the Fantasy Slop Guy?1:22:41 - Why don't critics adhere to stricter scoring rubrics?1:26:50 - How are Rush and Treble doing, and what are they like?1:33:12 - Why do people leak information to me?1:35:32 - Have I read any good books lately?1:38:17 - How do I feel about recent feedback concerning Constellation?