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PODCAST

The Acolyte Podcast

Arthur Callahan

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

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All Episodes

7:50

Unique Ideas (Part 4)-Challenges (General Discussion)

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/11/20

Wait...I have an idea! Or several unique ones for different aspects of Assasson's Creed. These ideas have been ruminating, most of them anyway, for a few years and are kind of like a "pie in the sky," wishful thinking, here's how I would improve upon these things. This is Part 4 of a 4-part series, which will all be released sequentially through the end of November. Thanks for listening! youtube.com/hoodedshadowbrand

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12:33

Unique Ideas (Part 3)-Experiences (General Discussion)

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/11/06

Wait...I have an idea! Or several unique ones for different aspects of Assassin's Creed. These ideas have been ruminating, most of them anyway, for a few years and are kind of like a "pie in the sky", wishful thinking, here's how I would improve upon these things. This is Part 3 & will be a 4-part series, which will all be released sequentially through the end of November.

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10:36

Unique Ideas (Part 2)-Customization

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/10/30

Wait...I have an idea! Or several unique ones for different aspects of Assassin's Creed. These ideas have been ruminating, most of them anyway, for a few years and are kind of like a pie in the sky, wishful thinking, "here's how I would improve upon these things." This is Part 2 & will be a 4-part series, which will all be released sequentially through the end of November.

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10:05

Unique Ideas (Part 1)-Narrative

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/10/09

Wait...I have an idea! Or several unique ones for different aspects of Assassin's Creed. These ideas have been ruminating, most of them anyway, for a few years and are kind of like a pie in the sky, wishful thinking, here's how I would improve upon these things. This is a 4-part series, which will all be released sequentially through the end of November.

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19:29

The "Evolution" of Assassins Creed (General Discussion)

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/09/25

You can do a case study of the "evolution" of the Assassin's Creed franchise and after formulating a massive headache, then you *might* be able to have an informed opinion of it. A lot of opinionated gamers have varying degrees of how much these games have changed over it's 16+ year history. Is it really an evolution or was it a major, even necessary, change that occured? So in this episode, I give my two cents on how "evolution" really changed Assassin's Creed.

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16:57

What Happened to the Assassin's Creed Netflix Series?

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/09/04

When the Assassin's Creed Netflix show was announced in 2020, then reannounced in 2022, it seemed to be a long time coming for a franchise that was about to celebrate it's 15th birthday. Being one of the biggest brands in video games, it only seemed like a matter of time before we recieved a television series to synchronize with. There are some reservations about this, however, because the prevailing sentiment after the Assassin's Creed movie, released in 2016, seemed very mixed with many loathing

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18:19

"Codename: Nebula" A Three-Pronged Approach? (General...

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/08/28

There are many games in the development pipeline, currently, for Assassin's Creed. Alongside the "flagship" titles that are Shadows and Codename: Hexe, respectively, there's two multiplayer experiences, two (speculated) remakes, the "Modern Day" storyline making a return, and "smaller, classic-style" games too; all due for release by the end of the decade. One of these "classic-style" games is rumored to be "Codename: Nebula" and reportedly was pitched with three wildly different settings (India,

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22:16

The Trilogy That Never Was (General Discussion)

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/08/07

Assassin's Creed has largely been an anthology during it's existence. Each game would usually ignore what the last one did instead of building on narratives, characters, and gameplay systems with each entry. We have the Ezio Trilogy of games and a pseudo-trilogy with the Kenway Saga, but we almost had another trilogy. This one would have featured two of the most loved characters in the franchise, Bayek & Amunet (otherwise known as Aya) and would've been set in three "Mediterranean area" cities

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14:48

A "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles": The Last Ronin...

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/07/24

Wait, I thought this was an Assassin's Creed podcast!? The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brand is still going strong today after seeing a plethora of comics and a movie having recently been released, as well as an upcoming TV show being in the works. After reading the comic The Last Ronin that concluded the era of the original Turtles, I loved it so much that TMNT is now one of my top franchises that I'm invested in going forward. To my delight, a game based on the comic was also revealed to be in

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20:29

Assassin's Creed: Shadows Thoughts *After Gameplay Demo*

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/07/10

Raise your hand if you've been waiting for Assassin's Creed to tackle the setting of Feudal Japan. It's been my most anticipated setting for over a decade, and it's finally happening! The first bit of gameplay was shown recently, and I have some thoughts about it. The gameplay demos have never WOWed me and I always feel different once I get my hands on the game, but something just felt off to me about it. What might that be? Give this episode a listen to find out!

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14:16

An Aztec Empire Assassin's Creed Game!? (General...

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/06/26

I was inspired to make this episode after reading an article written by fan group The Ones Who Came Before that talks of a game set in the Aztec Empire. This has been one of the settings that I've wanted to see for a long time and there is a rumor that says it may be happening!?!? I talk a bit about that and emerge from the shadows to present my opinion on how awesome it could be to have an Assassin's Creed experience in the Aztec Empire setting. Please enjoy!

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18:22

Where Is the Shao Jun Game? (General Discussion)

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/06/05

Despite being the star of Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China and having a major role in Ezio's life (and short movie, "Embers"), not to mention the Assassin with one of the dopest designs, a Shao Jun game has never materialized. A lot of fans have clamored profusely over the years for an experience as the titular Assassin, even though there have been several transmedia projects that tell a lot of her adventures. We've even had rumors of a mainline game being "in discussion" for Shao Jun. But, it has

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15:41

My Case for a Spanish Inquisition Assassin's Creed...

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/05/29

Even though we technically have seen the Spanish Inquisition setting in the transmedia, being the movie and a mobile game (Rebellion), it has not appeared in a mainline game as of yet. It is one that I would really like to see, however, for a plethora of reasons. I go into detail as to why and try to will the game into existence.

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10:23

"Assassin's Creed: Mirage" Is Fast Food Gaming?...

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/05/08

Some dork on YouTube (I don't remember his channel name) called Mirage "Fast Food Gaming." And even though I think the brand as a whole and Ubisoft's development strategy appropriately deserve this title, Mirage does not. For context, I didn't watch the video itself and this title was in the thumbnail, so maybe I don't have the proper context for this YouTuber's (asinine) opinion. People like to hate on Assassin's Creed, which is mostly deserved, but I have to defend Mirage from this

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27:25

Really? Assassin Witches!? New Codename Hexe Info

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/05/01

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"

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8:44

Unique Ideas, Part 1 (!Bonus Episode!)

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/04/24

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!)

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13:42

A "Revelations" Style Bayek Sequel (General Discussion)

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/04/03

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!

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12:38

State of Franchise RANT (!Bonus Episode!)

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/03/27

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

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12:42

Ghost of Tsushima vs Assassin's Creed: Feudal Japan...

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/03/27

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

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10:47

Throwing Away Characters (General Discussion)

The Acolyte Podcast ·

2024/02/27

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.

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