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Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 265: In Defense of the 7/10 GameIt's the thing that haunts developers and nerds on forums alike, the almighty review score. How can one little number cause so much stress and anxiety? We've all played that perfect 10/10 or returned to the rental store in terror after unintentionally diving headfirst into a 2/10, but there's one number that's more familiar than any...7. Whether that means good, average or something else entirely varies from person to person, but we're here to tell you that this industry needs more of it. Avowed, Stalker 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Spider-Man 2...I'm sure you'd love to know where we're going with this. So, tune...2025-02-221h 32Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 264: Avowed Deserves BetterIn a gaming climate full of never ending free to play experiences, countless sales, subscription services and a finite amount of time how can developers expect their specific game to break through? If you're faced with a litany of 10/10 quality games what makes you choose the one that is great, but simply less than perfect? If you only have money for one game, do you choose the one that has over 100 hours of gameplay, or the one that can be finished in a weekend? These are all such unfair questions these products must face, but they face them, nonetheless...2025-02-161h 14Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 263: Fedoras, Ninjas and Plague Bears, OH MY!The dominoes have finally started to fall. Xbox is releasing one hit after another in a lineup fiercer than any in recent memory. Indiana Jones, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Avowed, South of Midnight and DOOM are all releasing within the same six-month time frame and that's only the first half of the year. Keep your schedule cleared and your wallets stocked because 2025 is coming for the jugular.2025-02-081h 12Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 262: Halo Coming to PS5Microsoft has long teased, correction, flat out said that they would be bringing their titles to the competition's platform and the plan is now in full effect. Ninja Gaiden 4 was recently announced as a Microsoft published game coming to PlayStation on top of the prior announcement of Indiana Jones and The Outer Wilds 2. Now, Forza Horizon 4 is on its way to PS5 and corroborated credible leakers have shared that Halo MCC and Gears of War are next. Things may seem strange for Xbox, but in different ways they're just as strange at Sony. There's a lot going on for...2025-01-312h 05Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 261: Xbox Developer Direct 2025Microsoft's annual Xbox Developer Direct is here and with it are nailed down release dates, hype gameplay footage and a few surprises. We share our thoughts on the first half of what is surely to be a stacked year from team green. Remember, this entire show doesn't even include Avowed, which we will be playing in just a few short weeks.2025-01-231h 04Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 260: Game of the Year 2024It's common to hear people say that 2023 was a banger of a year, but let's not sell 2024 short. From the very beginning until its last breath, 2024 gave us one phenomenal release after another. In this special episode we're giving you a brief overview of what this trip around the sun brought to the table. Join us as we get into Sacred Icon's top 10 games of the year. Damn, this one was fun.2025-01-202h 07Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 259: Intergalactic Zombies and Friendships That Last a LifetimeNone of Halo's story would exist without the Flood. In the same vein our podcast wouldn't exist as it does without the work of perhaps my oldest friend, Caleb Webster. We reminisce about old times together, Caleb's influence on Sacred Icon and the future to come. Caleb's latest Halo soundtrack can be found on Spotify at the link: https://open.spotify.com/album/7IVVUJ0Q0CZsLMDvP0pZze?si=lM69UwMdQsizzQziwO07xg2025-01-191h 22Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 258: Xbox Games on Rival PlatformsWe're 10 days away from Xbox's annual Developer Direct where they will show off the latest games releasing this year and rumor mill is already swirling. Halo, Gears of War, Hellblade and more are reportedly coming to the PS5 and Switch 2. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is getting the full remake treatment. Can this really all be happening and we're not even halfway through January?2025-01-141h 02Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 257: 2025 The Dark Ages2025 is finally upon us and there is much to be excited for. Join us as we RIP and TEAR through our most anticipated video games and movies coming this year. Will we see the next Halo? It's going to be one for the ages.2025-01-092h 09Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 256: Halo StudiosAfter a six month hiatus Sacred Icon is back and in full swing. Rested, nourished and ready to kick 2025's ass. 343 Industries is no more, the studio has switched to Unreal engine and new projects are in the works...but is anything really that different? Only time will tell.2025-01-021h 27Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 255: The Rise of Skywalker (Star Wars Sequels)In 2019 after 9 films the Skywalker Saga seemingly came to a close with The Rise of Skywalker. We've covered the Prequels. Then the Clone Wars & Star Wars Stories. After came the Original Trilogy before moving onto The Force Awakens and Last Jedi in the Sequel Trilogy. Join us as we take a look back at a film that had saw many feeling a collective sense of "meh" upon its release, but time can be both hard and kind. Where did we sit then? How do we feel about it now? Secrets only the Sith know? Time to join Rey, Finn...2024-07-012h 06Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 254: Gears of War (Original Trilogy)It’s time to break out of jail, kick some Locust ass and GET THAT RESONATOR!! We discuss the recently announced Gears of War E-Day and then deep dive into the original EPIC trilogy we all know and love. Put em’ up sucker, this my kinda shit.2024-06-252h 12Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 253: Xbox Sticks it to PlayStationIt's that time of year where people around the world tune into the latest news in the gaming industry. Whether it's the E3 of old or the current day Summer Game Fest as we know it there's usually something for everyone. This year, however, was saved primarily by one particular showcase...Xbox. An onslaught of amazing video games for over an hour surprised and delighted as we witnessed the bulk of video games anyone is excited about this year come down all in one fell swoop. It's time the Sacred boys weigh in with their thoughts.2024-06-153h 08Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 252: Halo (Bungie Era)In preparation for the Xbox showcase at Summer Games Fest with Geoff Keighley in the year of our lord and savior 2024 we are talking about Bungie’s classic Halo games. That’s right not 343, but Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, ODST and Reach. They defined the Xbox brand, but are they as good as Metacritic claims? The Sacred boys weigh in.2024-06-082h 36Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 251: Senua's Saga: Hellblade IIThe stars have aligned in this SPOILER FREE episode. Both of us have managed to play Ninja Theory’s newest release on Xbox and beat it. The gaming industry has mixed feelings on it, but how do we feel? What happens next may shock you. Time to get loko.2024-05-281h 18Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 250: History of Playstation Part IIWe’re back to cover PSP, PS Vita, PS4 and PS5. The reveal and launch of the PS4 may be one of the most memorable console releases of all time. Sony decides to take advantage of a Microsoft that categorically made every mistake in the book. Can PlayStation keep its momentum?2024-05-201h 32Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 249: The Last Jedi (Star Wars Sequels)Arguably the most contentious movie of all time. Disney’s third Star Wars film split the fandom in two. Most either love or hate it. We find the truth lay somewhere in the middle. After years of this one finding itself in conversations on other topics we've covered, it's time to finally give the floor to it fully. What's left to be said about this one that hasn't already been said though? Let's find out.2024-05-132h 26Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 248: History of Playstation Part IIt's hard to imagine what the gaming industry would look like without the release and subsequent domination of Sony's first video game console. From broken partnerships and consumer friendly pricing to genre defining video game releases, this is the history of Playstation.2024-05-071h 19Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 247: For the Love of Video GamesIn a world where everything comes down to comparisons and competition, we reflect on the quality of the two main video game consoles removed of the semantics surrounding them. There’s no shortage of all time quality gaming no matter where you play.2024-05-032h 21Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 246: FalloutCrawl out through the Fallout with us as we discuss our history with the video game series and our opinions on the new hit television show that is taking the world by storm. This episode is both SPOILER and RADIATION free!2024-04-271h 26Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 245: Our Movies of 2023Cinema This invades Sacred Icon!2024-04-204h 55Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 244: The Force Awakens (Star Wars Sequels)Chewie, we're home.2024-04-133h 07Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 243: The Star Wars OriginalsBefore the Disney era. Before the Clone Wars. Before the Prequels. There was THE Star Wars Trilogy. It's time to look back at the Original Trilogy. From our favorite bits, to the edits and so much more. We would be honored, if you would join us.2024-04-062h 37Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 242: Our Journey With HaloHalo the TV series season 2 has concluded and it’s left us wondering. What is Halo in 2024? Do we still love it? What does it need to be? Yeah, we’re back on our bullshit.2024-03-281h 04Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 241: Misplaced AmbitionMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has an impressive technical showcase while Epic Games continues to innovate and push the industry forward. Dragon’s Dogma II reviews are out and it looks like another game of the year contender is here.2024-03-211h 08Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 240: State of the IndustryIn what seems like one of the most familiar stories in gaming, we’ve learned today that yet another video game release in the form of the Star Wars Battlefront collection is a broken mess. It’s easy to feel like video games have never been worse than they are right now, but is that really the case? It’s up for debate.2024-03-151h 08Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 239: Sandworms & Hand GrenadesDune Part Two spoiler discussion. Argylle and Madame Web impressions. Bryan has watched Andor, Josh has played Lego The Skywalker Saga. We’re both playing Star Wars Dark Forces. Bryan’s finally wrapped up Jedi Survivor and is two Chocobo feet deep into Rebirth. There’s a lot to discuss and not enough time to do it. Dreams make good stories, but everything important happens when we’re awake.2024-03-082h 29Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 238: (Spoiler Free) Dune 2: Dune It AgainAlready it's breaking review records. It's also one of the most anticipated movies in years. It's finally out and we've seen it - but how do we feel about it? May thy knife chip and shatter.2024-03-011h 25Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 237: The Star Wars StoriesThe Clone Wars Movie. Rogue One. Solo.
One kicked off a long running animated series. One was the first in what was to then be a live action anthology of spin off movies. One became a box office bomb released a mere five months after what was arguably the most divisive Star Wars film of all time.
Each have their stories, and we have our memories. Buckle up baby.2024-02-222h 51Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 236: State of Xbox Part IIRumors and speculation have run wild. Is Xbox going fully third party, bringing some of our favorite games to PS5 and Switch? The team at Xbox are here to fill us in on what's going on and put our fears to rest, but is this just the beginning of the inevitable? Maybe things aren't as bleak as they seem. Jump in.2024-02-151h 14Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 235: The Star Wars PrequelsA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away Star Wars returned to the big screen after a 16 year absence. Every story has a beginning. This universe is no different. From the unparalleled hype of '99s The Phantom Menace, to the final transformation of Anakin into Darth Vader in Revenge of the Sith - the release of the Prequels were a time unlike any other. This is where the fun begins.2024-02-093h 39Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 234: FFVII Rebirth ShowcaseIn the lead up to what is quite possibly the biggest game of the year, Sony holds a dedicated State of Play to showcase Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and its many components. We share our thoughts. The Rebirth demo is available for download now!2024-02-071h 11Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 233: Welcome to Jurassic ParkOn June 11th, 1993 Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park released to critical acclaim and the awe of audiences around the world. A classic was born and a franchise was inevitable. Some sequels stumbled and others succeeded, but no matter the result…life found a way.2024-02-034h 48Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 232: State of Play 2024Suicide Squad: Kill the Development Team has just released. We live react to Sony’s State of Play and speculate on their plans for PlayStation moving forward. Was it a good show?2024-02-011h 24Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 231: Game of the Year 2023This is the official game of the year discussion for Sacred Icon’s community in 2023. We tally up all the votes received and breakdown the top five titles of the year. Joining Joshua and Bryan to represent the community winners are Cory, Colin, Wesley, Nestor, Darren and Preyanshu!2024-01-272h 22Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 230: Indiana Jones and the Great CircleIn anticipation of MachineGames new Xbox exclusive Indiana Jones and the Great Circle coming later this year we run you through the entire franchise to bring you up to speed. Will Great Circle achieve what the other sequels could not? Which movie is the best? The worst? Tune in for fortune and glory.2024-01-243h 13Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 226: Games of 2024 Part IIIt’s Joshua, Bryan and Joe back to finish discussing what there is to look forward to this year. Will Konami manage to deliver a quality product? Will Suicide Squad be any good? Will Star Wars Outlaws release this year? We discuss these burning questions and more!2024-01-051h 50Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 208: Starfield Stressin'Bryan and Josh are old, Starfield is big.2023-08-171h 28Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 202: Final Fantasy XVI Spoiler Review (Feat. Erika Arivett)Bryan invites his wife Erika back to discuss their recently completed playthrough of Final Fantasy XVI. In this spoiler-filled episode we discuss what it was like to experience our mutual game of the year and how the culmination of all of the elements led to what might be Erika's single favorite game of all time. Come to me Ifrit!!2023-07-111h 16Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 200: Ain't Nobody Got Time For ThatStarfield facing competition this September? Cyberpunk 2077 wasn't broken at launch? Is Bryan out of line for comparing The Lord of the Rings: Gollum to Halo Infinite? These are the questions that keep us up at night, but hopefully, they just keep you entertained.2023-07-012h 02Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 198: Xbox's First 10/10 ShowcaseJoshua and Bryan haven't seen eachother in person since before this podcast was created in 2019. Here in person for the first time to discuss Xbox's banger of a showcase is Josh, Bryan and the return of his brother Crayton. It just works.2023-06-121h 39Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 196: Tears of the Kingdom vs. Jedi Survivor2023 has been a banger of a year for video games and we're only halfway there. Joshua has finished Jedi Survivor while Bryan has finished Tears of the Kingdom. Which is better?2023-06-031h 35Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 193: Bryan's Top 50 Games Part IIDespite the cries of Bryan's daughter in the background and a multitude of internet issues, we bring you 31-40 of Bryan's Top 50 Games of All Time list. Are any of these games on yours?2023-05-121h 03Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 191: Aperture Survivor's Resident OdysseyZERO Spoilers for Jedi Survivor. This week Josh and Bryan talk about what they've been playing. From Resident Evil 4 Remake to Jedi Survivor and everything in between. It's a good year for gaming.2023-04-291h 09Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 188: Bryan's Top 50 Games Part IEveryone has their favorites. The only thing Bryan and Josh enjoy as much as a good video game is a good LIST! Here's 41-50 in this multi-part series.2023-04-081h 15Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 186: Nerd Together, Stay Together (Feat. Erika Arivett)If you can't talk about video games and the accuracy of Tolkien lore with your spouse, you're missing out!2023-03-261h 06Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 176: Knights of the RoundBryan along with his fellow Final Fantasy fans NERVA, IPHOTONI and Wesleytypes discuss their history with the series and the influence it has had in their lives.2023-01-141h 52Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 169: Prepare to DieBryan stands with many who find From Software's games to be among some of the best ever created. Meanwhile, Josh hasn't boarded the hype train quite yet. Arise now, Ye Tarnished.2022-11-191h 19Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 167: Birth of a Modern Classic: God of War 2018Journey to the highest peak of the tallest mountain with Bryan and Joshua as they discuss one of the few games to ever be awarded a 10/10 in their collective eyes. Fimbulwinter has begun and soon Ragnarok will be upon us. BOY!2022-11-051h 49Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 165: What Lies BeyondBryan and Joshua discuss the major franchises in gaming that came after the release of Halo. There was once a time when Halo dominated our gaming careers, but now? There are many experiences that have brought us the same highs. What are yours?2022-10-221h 20Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 164: The Rings of Power Part IIEvil does not sleep. It waits. The season finale of The Rings of Power has finally arrived and all is revealed. Bryan and Joshua come together to discuss the last four episodes of the show. This is no chance meeting.2022-10-162h 19Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 160: The Rings of Power Part IBryan became a father, Josh went on vacation & 343 released the road map all in the time since we last recorded an episode. Having said that, it's time to cover the first half of Amazon's The Rings of Power. They call it a MINE. A MINE!!2022-09-172h 48Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 159: 118 Nostalgic PondererBryan and Joshua reminisce on all the nostalgic memories they have with 343's era of Halo. It's our last recorded podcast before Bryan became a father. Keep it Sacred.2022-09-031h 05Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 153: The Video Game Character Draft Part IIJoshua is back for revenge after his devastating loss in the first character draft. Does Bryan have what it takes to stand his ground for round 2?2022-07-211h 20Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 149: Obi-Wan Kenobi SPOILERCASTThe Star Wars show everyone was waiting for has finally concluded. Bryan and Joshua discuss the highs, lows and ultimately whether or not it lived up to the hype. I'm not your failure, Obi-Wan.2022-07-021h 10Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 148: Halo EncyclopediaBryan & Joshua are enamored by the breadth of content at our disposal through the Halo Encyclopedia. We're here to share with you some of our favorite details as we encourage you to grab one for yourself. Damn, it's good!2022-06-291h 08Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 144: Two BetrayalsBryan & Joshua's unfiltered thoughts on Halo Infinite seven months later. We exist together now. Two corpses, one grave.2022-06-071h 21Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 124: Immersion of Enlightenment (Feat. Cory Hanks)Bryan invites friend of the show Cory to discuss what the discourse surrounding Halo is once the honeymoon phase has ended. What is *THE* element of Halo that Infinite got so right? Our faith has been rewarded.2022-01-151h 29Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 123: The Legend of Zelda (Feat. Greenplumber)There are few who enjoy this industry who haven't at some point been captivated by the world of The Legend of Zelda. Our friend Weegee joins Bryan to talk about a series they hold dear. You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?2022-01-081h 44Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 122: Ode to the Pregame Ritual (Feat. Cory Hanks)It's been almost a month since Halo Infinite's campaign dropped. Join Bryan and our friend Cory as they discuss lore and theory. Now we shall talk and you shall listen.2022-01-051h 43Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 117: Shish Kebab Brutes (Feat. Kevin Benson)Bryan and Joshua welcome one of their biggest supporters on the show to discuss what Halo means to them. Kevin Benson's message to his friends: “Shout out to my boys from Ratatouille. Kienan, Kenyon, Sean, and Braydon. Much love, we from the crease, we shiesty."2021-11-131h 16Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 115: Dune (Feat. Jeff Tompkins)Bryan and Joshua invite our friend Jeff to discuss one of this year's best films, Dune. Fear is the mind killer.2021-10-301h 51Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 101: Through the Iris (feat. Cory Hanks)We invite our friend and Sacred Boi Cory Hanks, former bass player for Bryan Minks & The Kentucky Sons and Those Crosstown Rivals, to talk nostalgia, expectations, Outpost Discovery and the remarkable direction 343 has decided to take Halo Infinite in.2021-07-172h 07Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 87: Halo 2 Behind the ScenesThe behind the scenes disc included with the limited edition of Halo 2 was almost as important to us as the game. Listen in as Josh and Bryan commentate alongside our favorite documentary of all time.2021-04-101h 27Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 70: A Dream of Requiem, The Haruspis Retrospective Part IVBryan & Josh sit cross legged with warm blankets next to a crackling fire as Alex sits in a wing back chair wearing a robe, smoking a pipe, telling them the story of Bornstellar's journey.2020-12-301h 40Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 69: Dad Burnt The TurkeyBryan and Joshua take it easy as they reminisce on nostalgic Christmas memories of old. We wish you all a Happy Holidays!2020-12-281h 30Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 68: Ignite The Green (feat. Johnny from PopCultureHour)As The Mandalorian season 2 comes to a close Bryan invites Johnny to discuss what a banger of a time it is to be a Star Wars fan. This is the way.2020-12-231h 30Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 55: Bonus DiscBryan and Joshua weren't able to get together this week for a new episode so we're releasing our never before heard Microsoft July 2020 event episode. Stayed tuned till the end for a montage of our behind the scenes bloopers. Keep it Sacred.2020-09-191h 15Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 43: Signal DetectedThe Banished are coming to Halo Infinite. Xbox Series X, Mixer and smart delivery. Is Infinite the biggest Halo game of all time? No more Prophets. No more lies. Josh and Bryan stand together.2020-06-242h 08Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 38: And In The Morning, I Need A Weapon!Bryan and Joshua have all hands on deck in a lore heavy episode. What was the direction of Halos story from Halo 4 to Halo 5 supposed to be? Escalation comics, Halo Wars, & Chief's love life. Target locked, mission engaged.2020-05-232h 10Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 37: Sangheili Side-Cheek Shuffle
We hope you're hungry for a podcast feast cause Josh and Bryan just made up one hell of a mean plate for ya. What is Halo's Legacy and does canon really matter? Put on your bibs, it could get messy.
2020-05-162h 18Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 36: A Little Souvenir I Hung Onto Just In CaseBryan invites Justin to cover for Joshua this week as we discuss the almighty remake. What is the difference between a remake and a remaster? What does Halo as a franchise look like to you if Infinite isn't what you hoped for?2020-05-071h 32Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 35: You Shall Be Set Loose Against This Heresy, With Our BlessingBryan, Joshua & returning friend Justin discuss some of the hot button topics in the industry. When should a game be announced & was Infinite too early? Should Halo have microtransactions? The lack of news for Infinite could be beneficial.2020-05-021h 51Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 33: You Know The Music, Time To DanceThe Halo news may be going through a dry spell but Joshua & Bryan are bringing you a bottomless well full of Halo things to talk about. 343 industries, do they ever wish they were working on another series? Where is all the Infinite news? All that & a lot more await you on this double chocolate fudge drizzled rich episode of the Sacred Icon Podcast.2020-04-151h 41Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 32: Running RiotJoshua & Bryan welcome Crayton on to begrudgingly discuss the familiar topic of Battle Royale in Halo. Does it belong? 343 has their work cut out for them, that's for sure.2020-04-082h 09Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 31: Quarantine ZoneJoshua & Bryan are coming at you quick after a brief hiatus to catch up on all the things we've done on our time away. What if Halo Infinite isn't what you thought it'd be?2020-04-012h 39Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 30: Then It Is An Even Fight (feat. Anthony Nicolosi of K.O. Koala Entertainment)Bryan welcomes a long time Halo fan from indie developer studio K.O. Koala Entertainment. Join us as we talk about Halo: Combat Evolved, converse about the ins and outs of game design & speculate what to expect from Halo Infinite.2020-03-131h 51Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 29: Feet Don't Fail Me Now (feat. Grunt4500)Bryan welcomes Grunt4500 on the show to talk about his favorite Halo game. TJ covers Outpost Discovery, Halo Infinite & his dream career. Hope you brought your Grunty Thirst!2020-03-081h 11Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 28: You Always Bring Me To Such Nice PlacesJoshua & Bryan reflect back on Halo 2 anniversary as well as the remaking the legend documentary. How does this compare to Combat Evolved's anniversary? Join us as we wax nostalgia on days past & ponder the days to come.2020-03-041h 39Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 27: Optics, Totally FriedBryan & Joshua bring you a complete gongshow of an episode. The recording was plagued with issues as we tried to bring you video content that was unsuccessful. Topics include Halo news & speculation, lore & LAN parties. Thanks for hanging with us.2020-02-292h 02Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 26: You Come At LastHalo Infinite details start to trickle out. Bryan & Josh anticipate the series future. We ponder what age group Halo appeals to the most & lastly reflect on the awesome package that was Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack.2020-02-222h 02Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 25: Truth And Reconciliation (feat. Haruspis)Known for his popular Halo blog narrative truth and reconciliation, Haruspis sits down with Bryan to discuss all the positive aspects of Halo 3. If your partial to the lore you'll definitley enjoy some insight from Alex as well an appropriate amount of Halo Infinite discussion. Keep it Sacred.2020-02-151h 35Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 24: If They Didn't Know We're Here Before, They Do NowBryan & Joshua contemplate what makes up the core identity of Halo. Does Halo need the Covenant, UNSC, Spartans etc to keep its soul? We beleive 343 took the story forward in the most natural way possible with the Forerunners, but maybe a bit too quickly.2020-02-131h 33Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 23: Don't Make A Girl A Promise (feat. Kirsty & Jordan Shipley)Bryan welcomes Kirsty and her husband Jordan for a discussion on all things Halo 4. We discuss what 343's first entry in the series did for the fandom as well as cover some of the shortcomings from it's follow up Halo 5: Guardians. How will Infinite bring the series forward?2020-02-091h 36Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 21: Forward Unto DawnBryan & Joshua come in hot after a fresh rewatch of this Halo fandom classic. Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn was originally a web series that also doubled as marketing for the yet to be released Halo 4. It was later compiled into an entire film. Tune in to hear our thoughts on what worked, and what didn't.2020-01-291h 26Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 19: The Seeds Of Our Future Are Sown In His PastBryan, Joshua and longtime friend Justin bring you our second full length retrospective. This time we chronicle the events of Halo 5's announcement leading all the way up to its release. You're in for a long one. Halo 5: Guardians deserves this final shout out before the release of Halo Infinite later this year.2020-01-184h 56Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 18: The Last Jedi or The Rise of SkywalkerMatthew jumps in for a spur of the moment episode right after Bryan just finished his third viewing of TRoS. Which film is better, Rian's middle film or JJ's final chapter?2020-01-151h 23Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 17: Time To Stop The Key From TurningBryan & Josh are BACK and it feels so good. Our first regular episode of 2020 looks forward towards Halo Infinite and backward towards the awesome year of 2019 that was the calm before the storm. There is so much to look forward to.2020-01-112h 25Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 15: I Hope You're Ready (Side A)Bryan comes at you with a solo easily digestible bite sized episode covering the idea of unmet expectations, hype and the journey it leads to. Halo Infinite this year my dudes!2020-01-0837 minSacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 14: Rise of Skywalker, Mandalorian, Jedi Fallen Order DiscussionJosh & Bryan catch up on all things Star Wars now that the dust has settled. We cover The Rise of Skywalker, Jedi Fallen Order and The Mandalorian. Spoilers ahead. May the Force be with you.2020-01-043h 23Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 12: Get Ready (feat. Late Night Gaming)Bryan welcomes popular Halo Youtuber Late Night Gaming on to the show to talk about the current state of Halo as well as where it could potentially be headed in the future with Halo Infinite. Everyone's gotta be born sometime.2019-12-161h 26Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 11: Somebody Tell Me This Ain't HappeningBryan and Josh continue their Reach coverage while deep diving into the exciting news that is Xbox Series X as well as a bit of new Halo Infinite footage. We have a lengthy discussion about critical analysis!2019-12-142h 19Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 10: Gonna Steal It BackBryan and Josh go over the much talked about ambitious new Halo 5 multiplayer mode Mythic Arena. Could this be a direction for Halo Infinite? We'll find out. We cover the third mission of the Reach campaign in our month long Reach coverage.2019-12-081h 43Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 9: Are You A Puppet Or A Spartan?Halo: Reach has been out on MCC for a few days now. Josh and Bryan are still totally HYPED to be playing this classic in 4k 60 frames. We talk multiplayer, the second campaign mission and close out with some fan feedback on why Halo is so special to them.2019-12-061h 22Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 8: It's The Winter ContingencyHalo: Reach has dropped! Halo: Reach comes to MCC in glorious 4k 60fps in a brand new update that completely revamps the entire package. Josh and Bryan talk about their impressions as well as their thoughts on the first campaign mission, Winter Contingency.2019-12-041h 28Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 7: Were It So EasyJosh and Bryan dive deep to bring you our Halo The Master Chief Collection retrospective. Hang out with us in our longest recorded episode as we journey from the exciting beginnings to the troubled launch and eventually bright future of Halos most controversial release.2019-11-274h 18Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 6: No, We Need To FightJosh & Bryan deliver you a short but oh so sweet discussion about Halo Infinite's trailers, art style and potential direction of narrative. We also share some of our favorite follower responses!2019-11-221h 26Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 5: I Think We're Just Getting StartedBryan & Josh are locked in with new hardware ready to bring you the latest Halo news, reflect on Halo Combat Evolved's anniversary and get PUMPED about Halo Reach coming to MCC December 3rd!2019-11-162h 28Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 3: The Mandalorian SPOILERCASTJoin Bryan & Joshua as we discuss the season premiere of The Mandalorian!2019-11-131h 32
Sacred Icon: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 1: Blinded By Its MajestyJosh and Bryan kick off your first ever full length Sacred Icon podcast. Two hours full of unstructured Halo love and appreciation. Were it so easy.2019-11-052h 00