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The Acolyte Podcast is about combining my two greatest passions, that being History and video games. And after years of contemplation, I finally decided to take a leap of faith...
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The Acolyte Podcast is about combining my two greatest passions, that being History and video games. And after years of contemplation, I finally decided to take a leap of faith (pun intended) in creating my own section of the massive fandom with my first podcast! Mostly, this podcast is about ruminating on my love for Assassin's Creed, a little bit of lamenting what it has become, but also just contributing to the medium which has brought me so much joy. Moreover, I've been a part of this massive fanbase for over a decade, have played all the mainline games, immersed myself in many of the transmedia projects such as the books, comics, manga, and movie; and with this podcast, it is a passion project of mine so I hope to continue being a flag bearer for the classic/hardcore fans to hopefully give them a place where we can ultimately share our love and nostalgia for Assassin's Creed.
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4 MAR 2026 Ā· King Kong vs Godzilla? I'm actually more interested in Hidden Ones vs. Assassins and in this episode, I explore the etymolgy of both groups and their respective names, I breakdown the purpose for the name change from Assassins to Hidden Ones, and why I actually prefer the term of "Hidden One" more so than "Assassin." Stay tuned for more great episodes coming throughout the year. Please enjoy!
-The Hooded Shadow
25 FEB 2026 Ā· One of the great things about entertainment is that you can like whatever your heart and soul fancies. Even if something isn't widely popular, even if you happen to like it, is ok. This has been a feeling I've had about Assassin's Creed over the last 10 years or so. But as I take a new perspective on the franchise (with the help of Ubisoft's terrible management), and compare the games to others in its genre, I came to the conclusion that Ubisoft is falling behind in many ways. So many games on the AAA level are much better, and I look at some AA games and Indie games as well, in comparison and I've now concluded that it is no longer acceptable for Ubisoft to be treating it's franchises this way and that they should be better!
- The Hooded Shadow
4 FEB 2026 Ā· For almost 17 years, Ezio Auditore has been the face of the franchise, meaning he is the most recognizable character in the gaming zeitgeist from Assassin's Creed. When you think Assassin's Creed, you think of Ezio and for the most part, every other character was largely forgotten about after the launch of the next game. But now we have had several appearances from Basim and even though he doesn't compare to Ezio, Basim has been firmly established as a fleshed out character and has the potential to continue to be with a few more *possible* stories. So in this episode, I recount Basim's journey and give an idea for one more experience to solidify his position as a memorable character. Please enjoy!
-The Hooded Shadow
28 JAN 2026 Ā· Hello there and welcome to the special series for Season 3. This year, I'm going to have an episode talking about each Sanctuary Assassin located under the Villa Auditore from Assassin's Creed 2. These characters have always fascinated me and I've very much wanted to see games or experiences featuring them. Each episode will be dedicated to one of these Assassins and will release bi-monthly throughout the current season. So sharpen your blades and keep an eagle eye on the rest of the episodes. Thanks for listening!
-The Hooded Shadow
7 JAN 2026 Ā· It's been a crazy journey with Shadows since launch. I'm completely miffed by how this game pretends to be an Assassin's Creed game (up to my standards), but I guess I shouldn't be all that surprised by it considering Shadows was developed by the Quebec studio team. That being said, I just thought with Shadows ushering in a new era of Assassin's Creed, that it would be a great Assassin game, let alone a good game. But here we are. I am "Revisiting" Shadows one more time before I close the book on my least favorite A.C. game.
-The Hooded Shadow
1 JAN 2026 Ā· Hello there Hidden Ones and Assassins! The first episode of the new season will be released January 7th and it will be a special last revisit of Assassin's Creed Shadows. This episode on Shadows will close the chapter on the game for me so please check that out when you'd like. Also, there are a lot of amazing episodes coming in Season 3, such as the continuation of the General Discussion episodes and the special series for this season is exploring the Sanctuary Assassins that we were introduced to in AC 2. Those episodes should be releasing every other month and will begin with the epsiode about Darius, scheduled for release on January 28th. Thank you for another great season and I hope to see you all for the next one! Nothing Is True...Everything Is Permitted
-The Hooded Shadow
24 DEC 2025 Ā· As is tradition, the end of the year brings discussions on many gamers' Game of the Year. For this podcast, I put my own spin on it and give my FGOTY, otherwise known as Favorite Game of the Year. This is a game that I have completed a playthrough of, in the current year, but doesn't have to be released in said year. So, I want to nominate 2016's Watch_Dogs 2. Developed and published by Ubisoft, the Watch_Dogs franchise brought a unique spin to the open world genre where the player can hack digital items (such as phones and cameras) and manipulate the world to their benefit using this technology. I've played all three games and eagerly await the return of Watch_Dogs someday. Thank you for another successful year for the podcast and I hope you stick around for Season 3. Please enjoy!
-The Hooded Shadow
17 DEC 2025 Ā· Who's better than the legend himself? Ezio Auditore da Firenze is my number one favorite character in the franchise and narrowly edges past Bayek for that distinction. I don't have to explain anything about Ezio, so enjoy!!
-The Hooded Shadow
17 DEC 2025 Ā· Recently, Assassin's Creed Mirage got an update that stated a total of 10 million+ players have played this game. As an attempt to return to form, or a "back to the roots" if you will, it has been a well recieved entry from many core Assassin's Creed fans and the numbers (along with the help of massive updates) proves this. So, as I revisit Mirage once more, I look fondly upon a game that does truly serve as a love letter to the franchise and one that personally, holds a special place in my heart. Thanks for listening!
-The Hooded Shadow
15 DEC 2025 Ā· For almost 30 years, Lara Croft has been a mainstay in the video games zeitgeist. She is one of the few recognizable female characters, and a badass one at that, that has had so many unforgettable globe-trotting adventures. My introduction to the Tomb Raider series started with 2018's Shadow of the Tomb Raider and a few years later I played 2015's Rise of the Tomb Raider. Each game ended up having a profound impact on me emotionally and as a history and archaeological nerd and I couldn't wait to see what was next for Lara Croft. So in this episode, I recount my history with the franchise and look forward to what's next. Please enjoy!
-The Hooded Shadow
The Acolyte Podcast is about combining my two greatest passions, that being History and video games. And after years of contemplation, I finally decided to take a leap of faith...
show more
The Acolyte Podcast is about combining my two greatest passions, that being History and video games. And after years of contemplation, I finally decided to take a leap of faith (pun intended) in creating my own section of the massive fandom with my first podcast! Mostly, this podcast is about ruminating on my love for Assassin's Creed, a little bit of lamenting what it has become, but also just contributing to the medium which has brought me so much joy. Moreover, I've been a part of this massive fanbase for over a decade, have played all the mainline games, immersed myself in many of the transmedia projects such as the books, comics, manga, and movie; and with this podcast, it is a passion project of mine so I hope to continue being a flag bearer for the classic/hardcore fans to hopefully give them a place where we can ultimately share our love and nostalgia for Assassin's Creed.
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| Author | "The Acolyte Podcast" |
| Organization | Arthur Callahan |
| Categories | Games , History |
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| friarfaith1619@gmail.com |
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