SacredIconHalo: A Halo Podcast

After 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.

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, Poe and Chewbacca for one more ride.

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.

It'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.

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.

The stars have aligned in this SPOILER FREE episode. Both of us have managed to play the same game and beat it. The industry has mixed feelings on it, but how do we feel? What happens next may shock you. Time to get loko.

We'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?

Arguably the most contentious movie of all time. It split the Star Wars fandom in two. Most either love or hate it. We find the truth lay somewhere in the middle. After years of this movie 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.

It'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.

In 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.

Crawl out through the Fallout with us. (light spoilers) Join our discord over at: Sacred Icon Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sacredicon Check out our other Podcast, Sacred Games Daily: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sacredgamesdaily Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sacredicon/videos

Cinema This invades Sacred Icon Join our discord over at: Sacred Icon Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sacredicon Check out our other Podcast, Sacred Games Daily: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sacredgamesdaily Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sacredicon/videos

Chewie, we're home. Join our discord over at: Sacred Icon Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sacredicon Check out our other Podcast, Sacred Games Daily: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sacredgamesdaily Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sacredicon/videos

Before 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. Join our discord over at: Sacred Icon Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sacredicon Check out our other Podcast, Sacred Games Daily: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sacredgamesdaily Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sacredicon/videos

Halo 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.

Marvel 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. All of this and more in our special crossover episode.

In 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.

Dune 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.

Already 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.

The 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.

Rumors 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.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away Star Wars returned to the big screen after a 16 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.

In 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!

On 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.

Suicide 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?

This 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!

In 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.

Is Xbox finally on track to deliver a stellar slate of first party games year over year? We think so.

Have you witnessed the Rise, Dawn and War for the Planet of the Apes? Are you excited for the KINGDOM? Well we are and we're here to tell you why the Planet of the Apes trilogy is one of the greatest trilogies to ever exist. Apes are STRONG!

After a decade of both hits and misses the DCEU has come to its end. While many rooted for this inevitable future, this cinematic universe had no shortage of its fans. It's time we pay our respects.

It'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!

2023 will go down as one of the most memorable years in video game history, but what's the follow up going to look like? Strap in as we take you through a multi-part series covering everything the new year has to offer.

We reminisce on video game memories of Christmas past. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone.

2023 has frequently been heralded as the best year in gaming history. So we're breaking down what released from January all the way up until now to find the truth of it all. We are experiencing technical difficulties.

Grand Theft Auto VI impresses the masses. The Game Awards celebrates one of the best years in gaming history. I'd say more, but I'm being told to wrap it up.

It's that time of the year. You know the one. That time of the year where we all talk about The Game Awards for weeks, but pretend it doesn't matter to us at all. Should remakes be nominated for Game of the Year? Do billion dollar corporations get to win best independent game? Were games like Starfield, Hogwarts Legacy, Final Fantasy XVI or Jedi Survivor snubbed? We discuss these burning questions and more, brace for impact.

This is part two of us pulling old recordings out of our back pocket for your listening pleasure. Starfield, Cyberpunk and Assassins Creed are the topics of todays episode. Enter the animus!

Bryan has no voice and Josh has plans. Rather than leave you all high and dry with no episode we thought we'd pull this exclusive episode from May out of our back pocket. Just an FYI, Bryan is using his phone in this episode! We talk about the video game industry and it's perception through different generations. It's a give and take.

We're all used to waiting for those big tent pole AAA games that we will be talking about for years, but what about all the other games that don't get as much spotlight? Despite their shortcomings, sometimes they bring the best memories.

Part two of our Cyberpunk 2077 coverage is here. What were our initial thoughts at launch? Is the game edgy for the sake of being edgy? Listener discretion is advised.

Peter Jackson concludes his dual Middle Earth trilogies with The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Will you follow us, one last time?

Explaining the trouble of Cyberpunk 2077's development is a war against the forces of entropy, understand? You gotta do whatever it takes to stop 'em, defeat 'em, gut 'em. If I gotta kill, I'll kill. If I need your body, I'll take it! Hell…You still don't see how good this game is. But you will one day, choom!

What games do you play when you're dealing with grief? How did we feel about Spider-Man 2018 and Miles Morales as we approach the launch of Spider-Man 2? Cyberpunk 2077 and Halo Infinite begin to show their true colors. Do you remember Game Fuel, Sneak King and Hercules? I think you mean HUNK-ules. Why is Fellowship of the Ring the best thing in all of media? These are the burning topics we've been wanting to talk about the most, but it's time for you to decide which one the network picks up first. We really hope there's a season two.

Remember a time when there was more than just Madden to look forward to in the realm of football video games? When the likes of 2K, Street, Blitz, Fever, and more each called out to us on store shelves for some pigskin fun, all while offering different styles and modes? Joshua welcomes back friend of the show Justin to take a nostalgic look back at the history of football in video games. What we played. Where the decline happened. Our favorites of all time. As well as some general football talk. Come join the tailgate. Glizzy's are on us.

Amidst the latest trailers and gameplay demos for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth we reflect on the sublime experience that was Final Fantasy VII Remake. Nearly four years since release there seems to be no clear sign of when these titles might be available on the Xbox platform. Will that change? Should it? We think so.

Bethesda's space epic promised to be “Skyrim in space”, the question is, did it succeed? While the answer is thankfully yes, it by no means gets to fly through space with its ship unscathed. You can check for contraband, but we promise this one is spoiler free.

Every few years a game releases that is so special it takes the industry by storm. Larian put in the hard work to craft an unforgettable RPG experience, but even then…sometimes it takes lightning to strike.

We discuss the pros and cons of Starfield in the first part of our review in progress. The discourse for this one is certainly something. The black sea is vast, but this episode is spoiler free.

Whether you're traveling the galaxy alongside Vasco or bludgeoning imps with Karlach, September is one hell of a month to be gaming. Roll the dice, you won't be dissapointed.

2005 and 2006 had their games, but 2007? Halo 3, Bioshock, Modern Warfare and CRYSIS!? They used to call me Prophet.

Bryan and Josh are old, Starfield is big.