In Episode 133, Spencer and I break down the latest State of Play, talk through what worked, what felt safe, and where Sony might be playing it too cautiously. The conversation shifts into remake fatigue, nostalgia-driven marketing, and how publishers lean on familiarity instead of risk. It’s a grounded discussion about expectations, audience memory, and what actually moves the industry forward.
00:00 – Intro and catching up 02:48 – State of Play overall impressions 06:32 – Specific showcase highlights and misses 12:14 – Remake fatigue and audience expectations 18:07 – Nostalgia marketing and why it works 24:36 – Risk vs safety in modern publishing 31:18 – Live service hesitation and platform strategy 37:42 – Wrapping up thoughts on Sony’s direction
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