1 MAY 2024 · Assassin's Creed Codename: Hexe caught the attention of everyone when it was announced in 2022. And even though it's not scheduled for release for a few more years, we just recieved a recent report from Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming giving details on the atmosphere of the setting and a couple gameplay details that have proven to be a bit controversial. I discuss here the amazing potential of this game in regards to the Assassin's Creed motif but also how it could end up being a "magical" disaster.

24 APR 2024 · Here is a "unique" topic that most Assassin's Creed podcasts don't really talk about. In "Unique Ideas," I just give a brief summary of some...ideas I'd like to see implemented in future experiences. I may do a "Part 2" at some point, but for now enjoy this episode! (Spoiler Warning: There is definitely going to be a Part 2!)

3 APR 2024 · Over the years, there have been rumors and requests for a "Bayek sequel" that has never come to fruition. As he is my, as well as many others', favorite character in the franchise, many have called for more stories from this beloved character that appeared in 2017's Assassin's Creed: Origins. In this episode, I give my thoughts on what my ideal Bayek sequel would look like and take inspiration from a particular characters' journey from another A.C. game. See you in the shadows!

27 MAR 2024 · I don't know about you, but I've always wanted to experience the Feudal period in Japan within the parameters of Assassin's Creed since I joined the Brotherhood (the A.C. community). In 2020, a little game called Ghost of Tsushima released that featured an experience that many fans had waited 13 years for. Some would say Ghost of Tsushima "scratched the itch" of a Fedual Japan period Assassin's Creed game from it's core design principles; like stealth and combat, to exploration and freerunning. In my opinion, G.o.T doesn't quite satiate that desire after experiencing this setting (even though I really love the game). Find out why in this episode!

27 MAR 2024 · In this bonus episode, recorded in 2022, I vent about the state of where Assassin's Creed was as a brand after the most recent era that just concluded (RPG/Mythological) and give a rant about my pessimism of A.C. moving forward. I lament the days when it was a unique, historical/sci-fi, genre bending IP as it has now transitioned into a mythological, unrealistic experience, that some have said needed to be "evolved" as it continues

27 FEB 2024 · Assassin's Creed has always had a major problem that it hasn't rectified, and that is throwing away major characters . As each game is released, they completely forget everything and everyone from the previous entry and miss out on potential "gold" to weave existing characters into stories, that obviously make sense within the timeline of the game. In this episode, I go into depth of why this is a problem and give an opinion on how it can be utilized to its highest potential.

27 FEB 2024 · Crossover Stories was a welcome surprise when it was announced and released back in late 2021. Traditionally, Assassin's Creed has not "crossovered" stories of main characters in multiple games, but in the post launch of Valhalla, we got to see a familiar character, from another game, to interact with. This has led to many discussions on other crossover stories that initially never came to fruition, unfortunately. In this episode, I give my thoughts on why this was an amazing thing to have happened and maybe opens the door for, hopefully, crossover stories in the future.

31 JAN 2024 · This episode starts the "General Discussion" portion for Season 1 of "The Acolyte Podcast." Here, I breakdown my overall experience after completing the newest entry of the franchise, Assassin's Creed: Mirage. Please listen and enjoy!

31 JAN 2024 · Legacy of the First Blade was an expansion that released in 2019 for (that 2018 game which will not be named). Overall, this expansion had 3 episodes released and the first episode titled "Hunted" was actually pretty good from a narrative standpoint. This episode specifically told the story of the first wielder of the iconic weapon of the Assassins, the Hidden Blade. Darius, who is one of the legendary Sanctuary Assassins located under the Villa Auditore in Assassin's Creed 2, is by and large the main character of Episode 1. In it shows the first recorded use of the Hidden Blade with the assassination of the Persian tyrant King Xerxes, and ultimately sets the path that future Assassins would follow. Here is a bonus episode where I discuss this being one of my favorite moments in the totality of the franchise.

4 JAN 2024 · Recording for "The Acolyte Podcast" began right after the rumor/leak of "Codename: Rift" which eventually became Assassin's Creed: Mirage. In this episode, I go over the info conveyed in the rumor/leak and give my thoughts on it. How much of it was accurate? Over the next few weeks and months, bonus episodes will be available in the lead up to the "General Discussion" part of Season 1 which will be ready around the time of "Codename: Red" in Fall 2024. These bonus episodes are just some random musings about different things regarding A.C. Enjoy!