Sacred Icon: A Halo Podcast

Books, trailers, cups, toys, clothing and more it's everything but the game. We would have been playing Halo Infinite within days had things gone as planned, but they don't always...and that's okay.

It's Halloween which means it's time to talk about all the things that have scared us from childhood to adulthood. Gather around the campfire, it's cold out and the house...it's haunted.

Shadows of Reach (no spoilers), Halo 5: Guardians 5th Birthday and a special sizzle on what's to come. We learn from the past to better enjoy our future.

It must be incredibly difficult inheriting one of the biggest franchises in gaming. What's different about Bungie's time with Halo compared to 343's?

It's our one year anniversary. Prepare for almost four hours of our most indulgent episode yet. We're only as good as our community and our community is legendary. Why is Master Chief SO iconic?

Flawless Warthogs, fall damage, ridiculous explosions & reused missions. Who doesn't love Halo: Combat Evolved? It's time for a Sacred Boi analysis. To channel the Librarian....PREPARE!

We've left you waiting for far too long. We're serving up a 3 POUND episode for you to make up for it because you need a burger that has STRENGTH. Console pre-order fiascos, Bethesda buyout, Halo Infinite, ODST & more await your delicate ears.

Bryan 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.

You may have thought the conversation was over but it's time for us to weigh in. We talk about Halo Infinite being playable on 6 platforms, XCloud and of course the price heard around the world, $299.99.

Lots of news after a video game delay is exactly what we ask for. Luckily, it's also what we got. Ever wondered what it would be like if we lowered our Sacred shields & told you what we don't like about Halo? Listen up.

It's a topic that is near & dear to our hearts. We talk about one of our favorite consoles of all time, Xbox 360. Midnight launches, party chat, Halo 3 launch & dashboards galore, what are you waiting for?

We love Ian. If you don't know him already you'll soon discover he is a great example of what a wholesome, positive influence looks like in the Halo community. We talk about our passion for Halo.

Halo Infinite has been delayed. Xbox Series X is launching anyways. Have video game reviews changed much in the last 5 years? Sacred boiis get critical.

Nostalgia challenges our perception of the newest entries in some of our favorite franchises. If we keep a level head, that nostalgia can make Halo Infinite the greatest Halo yet. Dust Storm of Podtacular weighs in.

Halo Infinite sets the stage for a narrative that could go several different directions. Can the series hold all of Halo's history in one hand while bringing it forward for a new audience with the other? We invite special guests to discuss.

Halo Infinite gameplay is finally revealed to the world and it looks absolutely dope as hell. Quit reading, start listening. Fight on.

It's been nine months since we started the show. Halo Infinite will be revealed in full next week. You're gonna need one thicc episode to get you there. Everything has led to this moment, ready to get back to work?

What happens when a casual player teams up with someone extremely competitive? Understanding the mentality of the players around you changes everything. Halo Infinite's almost here. We need to fight.

Despite its reception Halo 5 laid the groundwork for several ideas that may pay off if given the chance. Today's missed opportunities can lead to tomorrow's perfect executions. Ian of Halo Canon fame fills us in to the possibilities.

The 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.

What would it look like if the Bungie of today was creating Halo? The people behind the curtain sometimes have as much influence as the studio's culture does. Eyes up! Phantom's back.

Nostalgia and competition; powerful agents to the uninitiated...but we are initiated aren't we Josh? Friends, LAN parties and Xbox Live. Let's go.

As the gameplay reveal for Infinite looms in the distance we fill in the blanks. Just how ambitious is Halo Infinite? We think it's being built to last. Josh plays Halo Wars for the first time. Prepare for launch, systems online.

Does Halo: Combat Evolved hold up in 2020? Is the game truly timeless? We search our feelings, minds & the game's manual to discover the truth.

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.