Sacred Icon

Jan 31 2025 262 ep. 116 mins 40
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Founded in 2019 by Bryan Arivett and Joshua Hargis, Sacred Icon was originally focused solely on the Halo franchise, but in time began to cover all forms entertainment. If you're nostalgic for the gaming days of old or the smell of movie theater popcorn, then chances are you've come to the right place. Grab a seat, tune in and most importantly...Keep it Sacred. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/sacredicon Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/tpR53Sn6nK Email us: [email protected] Watch us: www.youtube.com/sacredicon Follow us: x.com/sacrediconhalo

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Episode 262: Halo Coming to PS5

Jan 31 2025 125 mins  
Microsoft 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 cr

Episode 261: Xbox Has a Lot of Games

Jan 23 2025 64 mins  
Microsoft'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.

Episode 260: Game of the Year 2024

Jan 19 2025 127 mins  
It'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

Episode 259: Intergalactic Zombies and Friendships That Last a Lifetime

Jan 18 2025 82 mins  
None 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/7IVVUJ0Q0CZsLMDvP0pZz

Episode 258: Xbox Games on Rival Platforms

Jan 14 2025 62 mins  
We're 10 days away from Xbox's annual Developer Direct where they show off the latest games releasing this year and already the rumor mill is 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?

Episode 257: 2025 The Dark Ages

Jan 08 2025 129 mins  
2025 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 in 2025. Will we see the next Halo? It's going to be one for the ages.

Episode 256: Halo Studios

Jan 01 2025 87 mins  
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.

Episode 255: The Rise of Skywalker (Star Wars Sequels)

Jul 01 2024 126 mins  
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" u

Episode 254: Gears of War (Original Trilogy)

Jun 24 2024 132 mins  
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.

Episode 253: Xbox Sticks it to PlayStation

Jun 15 2024 188 mins  
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 witnes