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