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It was the fall of 2019 when two best friends decided to take their conversations and release them to the internet in the form of a podcast. What was originally birthed out of a shared love for Halo ended up becoming so much more.

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Episode 113: Rendering Nostalgia

Sacred IconOct 21, 2021

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Episode 246: Our Journey With Halo

Episode 246: Our Journey With Halo

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.
Mar 28, 202401:05:17
Episode 245: Sacred Games Daily

Episode 245: Sacred Games Daily

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.
Mar 20, 202401:09:31
Episode 244: State of the Industry

Episode 244: State of the Industry

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.
Mar 14, 202401:09:43
Episode 243: Sandworms & Hand Grenades

Episode 243: Sandworms & Hand Grenades

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.
Mar 08, 202402:30:40
Episode 242: (Spoiler Free) Dune 2: Dune It Again

Episode 242: (Spoiler Free) Dune 2: Dune It Again

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.
Mar 01, 202401:26:28
Episode 241: The Star Wars Stories

Episode 241: The Star Wars Stories

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.
Feb 22, 202402:52:48
Episode 240: State of Xbox Part II

Episode 240: State of Xbox Part II

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.
Feb 15, 202401:16:07
Episode 239: The Star Wars Prequels

Episode 239: The Star Wars Prequels

A 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.
Feb 09, 202403:40:28
Episode 238: FFVII Rebirth Showcase

Episode 238: FFVII Rebirth Showcase

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!
Feb 07, 202401:12:51
Episode 237: Welcome to Jurassic Park

Episode 237: Welcome to Jurassic Park

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.
Feb 02, 202404:48:58
Episode 236: State of Play 2024

Episode 236: State of Play 2024

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?
Jan 31, 202401:24:17
Episode 235: Game of the Year 2023

Episode 235: Game of the Year 2023

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!
Jan 27, 202402:22:25
Episode 234: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Episode 234: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

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.
Jan 23, 202403:13:35
Episode 233: Xbox Developer Direct 2024

Episode 233: Xbox Developer Direct 2024

Is Xbox finally on track to deliver a stellar slate of first party games year over year? We think so.
Jan 18, 202401:34:42
Episode 232: Planet of the Apes Trilogy

Episode 232: Planet of the Apes Trilogy

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!
Jan 16, 202401:42:18
Episode 231: DCEU

Episode 231: DCEU

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.
Jan 13, 202403:37:47
Episode 230: Games of 2024 Part II

Episode 230: Games of 2024 Part II

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!
Jan 05, 202401:50:04
Episode 229: Games of 2024 Part I

Episode 229: Games of 2024 Part I

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.
Dec 31, 202301:34:03
Episode 228: Merry Christmas

Episode 228: Merry Christmas

We reminisce on video game memories of Christmas past. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone.
Dec 19, 202301:40:16
Episode 227: Five Alarm Fire

Episode 227: Five Alarm Fire

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.
Dec 15, 202303:02:28
Episode 226: Geoff’s Hand Chosen

Episode 226: Geoff’s Hand Chosen

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.
Dec 12, 202303:07:43
Episode 225: The Game Award Nominees

Episode 225: The Game Award Nominees

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.
Dec 02, 202303:13:54
Episode 224: Starfield Feels Old

Episode 224: Starfield Feels Old

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!
Nov 17, 202345:38
Episode 223: Video Game Industry Blues

Episode 223: Video Game Industry Blues

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.
Nov 17, 202351:09
Episode 222: War In The North

Episode 222: War In The North

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.
Nov 11, 202301:18:09
Episode 221: Cyberpunk 2077 Part II

Episode 221: Cyberpunk 2077 Part II

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.
Nov 04, 202302:25:55
Episode 220: Tea Is At Four

Episode 220: Tea Is At Four

Peter Jackson concludes his dual Middle Earth trilogies with The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Will you follow us, one last time?
Oct 28, 202301:13:58
Episode 219: Cyberpunk 2077 Part I

Episode 219: Cyberpunk 2077 Part I

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!
Oct 22, 202301:28:20
Episode 218: Backdoor Pilot

Episode 218: Backdoor Pilot

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.

Oct 13, 202301:36:33
Episode 217: When Football Video Games Were Fun

Episode 217: When Football Video Games Were Fun

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.

Oct 07, 202302:58:04
Episode 216: Xbox Deserves Final Fantasy VII Remake

Episode 216: Xbox Deserves Final Fantasy VII Remake

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.
Sep 28, 202302:21:03
Episode 215: Starfield Final Review

Episode 215: Starfield Final Review

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.
Sep 23, 202302:17:36
Episode 214: Baldur’s Gate 3 Review In Progress Part I

Episode 214: Baldur’s Gate 3 Review In Progress Part I

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.
Sep 16, 202301:36:45
Episode 213: Starfield Review In Progress

Episode 213: Starfield Review In Progress

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.
Sep 06, 202301:20:40
Episode 212: Rocket Man's Natural 20

Episode 212: Rocket Man's Natural 20

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.
Aug 31, 202302:22:36
Episode 211: History of FPS Part IV (Feat. Diente & Blaster)

Episode 211: History of FPS Part IV (Feat. Diente & Blaster)

2005 and 2006 had their games, but 2007? Halo 3, Bioshock, Modern Warfare and CRYSIS!? They used to call me Prophet.
Aug 24, 202302:04:56
Episode 210: Starfield Stressin'

Episode 210: Starfield Stressin'

Bryan and Josh are old, Starfield is big.
Aug 17, 202301:28:15
Episode 209: History of FPS Part III (Feat. Diente & Blaster)

Episode 209: History of FPS Part III (Feat. Diente & Blaster)

A whole episode dedicated to the year 2004. Does Half-Life 2, DOOM 3 or Halo 2 strike your fancy? We're just getting started.
Aug 13, 202301:06:18
Episode 208: The Truth About Halo

Episode 208: The Truth About Halo

Let's talk about how we've really felt these past four years.
Aug 08, 202301:30:39
Episode 207: History of FPS Part II (Feat. Diente & Blaster)

Episode 207: History of FPS Part II (Feat. Diente & Blaster)

Part two of our FPS series takes us from 1999 to 2003. The evolution of the FPS gains serious momentum when a certain title from Bungie studios debuts as a launch title for Microsoft's Xbox. I think we're just getting started.
Aug 03, 202301:30:57
Episode 206: History of FPS Part I (Feat. Diente & Blaster)

Episode 206: History of FPS Part I (Feat. Diente & Blaster)

Witness the humble beginnings and rise of one of the industry's most popular genres, the first person shooter. Part one shoots and bunny hops it's way through the 90's, you ready?
Jul 29, 202301:47:49
Episode 205: Virtual Insanity (Feat. Sparkeys)

Episode 205: Virtual Insanity (Feat. Sparkeys)

Resident Evil VIII Village, Starfield, RE4 Remake. Sparkeys tries to convince us of the merits of Virtual Reality gaming. Is $499.99 too much of a barrier to entry? Have you seen Barbenheimer yet?
Jul 22, 202301:52:45
Episode 204: Final Fantasy XVI Spoiler Review (Feat. Erika Arivett)

Episode 204: 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!!
Jul 11, 202301:16:51
Episode 203: Psychology of a Review

Episode 203: Psychology of a Review

If there's one thing we like doing almost as much as playing games it's scoring them. Reviews are as old as media itself, often leading to wildly different outcomes. What makes up the DNA of a level-headed review score? Is there any such thing as true objectivity?
Jul 06, 202301:43:30
Episode 202: Ain't Nobody Got Time For That

Episode 202: Ain't Nobody Got Time For That

Starfield 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.
Jul 01, 202302:02:35
Episode 201: Xbox Triple Threat

Episode 201: Xbox Triple Threat

No one would have guessed during the Xbox One generation that Microsoft's console would become home of the RPG. What once looked like a bleak future now seems like an embarrassment of riches.
Jun 24, 202301:16:04
Episode 200: Xbox's First 10/10 Showcase

Episode 200: Xbox's First 10/10 Showcase

Joshua 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.
Jun 12, 202301:39:26
Episode 199: Summer Game Fest 2023

Episode 199: Summer Game Fest 2023

Geoff is back with his dead eyes and a new surprise. Find out what we thought of the showcase as we start with the C tier announcements and work our way up to the A tier. It's the summer of games!
Jun 09, 202301:59:14
Episode 198: Tears of the Kingdom vs. Jedi Survivor

Episode 198: Tears of the Kingdom vs. Jedi Survivor

2023 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?
Jun 03, 202301:35:09
Episode 197: Sony Fumbles, Will Xbox Run The Ball?

Episode 197: Sony Fumbles, Will Xbox Run The Ball?

Tensions are high as Sony posts record sales and market growth, putting Microsoft in a place where they have a lot to prove. Does that leave Sony throwing softballs? They sure made it a lot easier for Xbox to get a home run.
May 24, 202301:08:08