Sacred Icon: A Halo Podcast

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 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.

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...

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 bee...

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 p...

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.