Sacred Symbols, Episode 396 | These Changing Years, They Add To Your Confusion (Patreon)

With the chase for AI obliterating affordability in computing-related markets, it should come as no surprise that Sony may be deliberating a delay for PlayStation 6's rollout and release. But recent commentary from a well-connected financial analyst suggests that PS6's purported delay may be more substantial than we thought, perhaps precipitated by more factors than we initially thought. When does the gaming world need the next PlayStation? Could we go potentially several more years on PS5 alone? We discuss. Plus: Chris has played Highguard extensively and has a lot to say, Rockstar may take our advice and forego physical copies of GTAVI at launch to avoid spoilers, Ubisoft unions are agitating for an international strike at the publisher's many offices, MLB: The Show 26 gets its cover athlete and a release date, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Are mini-maps useful or distracting? How do we feel about Final Fantasy VII Remake's new "Streamlined Progression" update? Is New Game+ functionality catering to an older, diminishing audience? Did Dustin enjoy his romantic California getaway with Brad?

Timestamps:0:00:00 - Intro

0:18:45 - Dustin's weekend away

0:30:16 - The Persona concert

0:42:43 - 2026 snow storm

0:53:47 - Football story

1:00:25 - PlayStation 6 could be delayed

1:28:06 - PS5 Pro and Portal attach rates

1:34:00 - Real PS4 Portable

1:37:12 - Rumor that GTA VI will be digital only at launch

1:50:21 - Ubisoft strike

2:13:38 - MLB: The Show cover revealed

2:17:03 - February PS+ games

2:21:00 - What We're Playing (Front Mission 1st Remake, Castlevania Requiem, Highguard, The Exit 8, Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow, Code Vein II)

3:15:47 - Mini maps in games

3:23:29 - FF7 Remake update

3:29:17 - Should we support PlayStation live service?

3:36:34 - Are huge games unsustainable?

3:46:37 - Kotaku evolved?

3:54:25 - Is replaying games unc coded?