Unlocked
These days, practically everything is an Xbox, and Xbox fans deserve to celebrate their passion for Xbox everywhere. Unlocked is the definitive Xbox podcast, hosted by Ryan McCaffrey alongside a panel of expert guests. Each week, they dive deep into breaking Xbox news, exclusive game reveals, and heated debates on the future of Xbox—covering everything from consoles and PC to Game Pass and cloud gaming. Whether you're a longtime Xbox fan or just jumping in, Unlocked is your go-to source for all things Xbox.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 748
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2025
Cyberpunk 2077's Current-Gen Nightmare + Perfect Dark Reboot Is Finally Real
Our penultimate show in 2020 is a big one! We spend the first half of the show discussing the nightmare scenario that is Cyberpunk 2077 on the current-gen consoles. After that, we dig into the big Xb…
01:26:35 |
Wed 16 Dec 2020
Analyzing BioWare's Big Shakeup
Digital Foundry's John Linneman and Gamertag Radio's Danny Peña join us to talk about all sorts of Xbox stuff this week! Topics include: the future of BioWare after their big studio leadership shakeu…
01:20:50 |
Wed 09 Dec 2020
What Will Cyberpunk 2077 Multiplayer Be Like?
What will Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer be like? Special guests Ray Apollo from Twitch and Cam Hawkins from DualShockers join Ryan and Brandin for an extra-fun episode that also discusses Microsoft's un…
01:04:58 |
Wed 02 Dec 2020
Hitman Devs' James Bond Could Be the Best 007 Game Ever
The developer of Hitman has a new James Bond game in the works. We discuss why it could be the best Bond ever. Plus: Phil Spencer says an Xbox smart TV app is closer than we think, some of us would t…
01:16:37 |
Tue 24 Nov 2020
Analyzing the Xbox Series X|S's Fast Start
Next-gen is now officially current-gen! The Xbox Series X and S are out, and we talk about our first week of living with them. Plus: we analyze Microsoft's big first-week numbers, address shortages e…
00:55:25 |
Wed 18 Nov 2020
Mass Effect's Future Just Got Brighter
It's the week you've been waiting for: the next-generation of Xbox has officially arrived with the Series X and Series S. We discuss the launches of Microsoft's two new consoles. Plus: EA and BioWare…
00:51:22 |
Wed 11 Nov 2020
Xbox Series X Final Impressions and Audience AMA
Welcome to a special two-hour episode of Unlocked that was recorded live with all of you, along with special guest panelist Parris Lilly from Gamertag Radio! We played the Series X for two hours now …
02:02:59 |
Fri 06 Nov 2020
The Winners and Losers of Cyberpunk 2077's New Delay
Cyberpunk 2077's last-minute delay affects everyone, from developers to gamers to media outlets alike. We sort through the fallout of this major news. Plus: a surprise Gears 5 update, Phil Spencer te…
00:53:13 |
Tue 27 Oct 2020
Xbox Series X Launch Lineup Reactions
Another busy week of Xbox news to discuss, from the Xbox Series X's launch lineup (to the best Xbox launch lineup in history) to what Phil Spencer said about Bethesda game exclusivity in a recent int…
01:15:09 |
Wed 21 Oct 2020
Our First Xbox Series X Game Impressions
We finally got to play a couple of proper Xbox Series X games. We give our impressions of those titles on the Series X, plus discuss The Medium's release date, Microsoft's new plan to get xCloud game…
00:52:47 |
Tue 13 Oct 2020
Xbox Series Should Totally Own Western RPGs
As inXile announces yet another Xbox Series RPG, we run down the Xbox's exclusive RPG and discuss how Xbox Series is going to be THE home for Western RPGs. Plus: the games we've been hyped-beyond-hyp…
00:52:29 |
Tue 06 Oct 2020
Living With the Xbox Series X So Far
The fantastic Pikachulita joins our Xbox crew this week to discuss yet another big week of Xbox news! Topics include Ryan's life with the Xbox Series X in his house so far, Phil Spencer saying that t…
01:14:51 |
Tue 29 Sep 2020
Xbox Buying Bethesda Is a MEGATON
The Unlocked crew discusses the massive news of Microsoft buying ZeniMax Media (Bethesda Softworks, id Software, Arkane, and more!) the day before Xbox Series X and Series S consoles pre-orders go li…
01:02:23 |
Mon 21 Sep 2020
No, Bungie and Microsoft Are NOT Getting Remarried
We discuss the rumors of Microsoft trying to buy Bungie again (which Bungie quickly and sternly refuted), the leaked Xbox Series S presentation that never got to air, the backwards compatibility capa…
00:59:27 |
Wed 16 Sep 2020
Reacting to Xbox Series X/S Price and Release Date
Gamertag Radio's Parris Lilly rejoins Unlocked to talk through the long-awaited Xbox Series S reveal, price, and release date – plus the alleged price for the Series X as well. Plus: The Witcher 3 re…
01:11:56 |
Wed 09 Sep 2020
Halo Infinite's Fixer Is from Bungie's Old Guard
MC Fixer from the My Xbox and Me podcast joins us to discuss another big week of Xbox news, from longtime Bungie veteran Joseph Staten being brought in to help lead Halo Infinite's campaign to Call o…
01:15:08 |
Wed 02 Sep 2020
Where Is The Batman in Gotham Knights and Rocksteady's Suicide Squad?
Special guest "Lord Cognito" from the Iron Lords Podcast joins us to discuss our reactions to the DC FanDome reveals of Gotham Knights and Rocksteady's Suicide Squad. Plus: our Battletoads impression…
01:13:20 |
Wed 26 Aug 2020
Xbox's First-Party Masterpiece Is...Flight Simulator??
Microsoft's first 10/10-rated game from IGN in quite some time comes from the most unexpected place: Microsoft Flight Simulator! Reviewer Seth Macy joins us to discuss the next-gen brilliance of the …
00:51:48 |
Tue 18 Aug 2020
Halo Infinite Is Delayed. Now What?
Major Xbox news this week! Halo Infinite gets delayed, so what does it mean for the franchise and for the Xbox Series X launch? Plus: Apple blocks Microsoft on Project xCloud, the Xbox Series S gets …
01:15:36 |
Wed 12 Aug 2020
xCloud Might Be Xbox's Secret Weapon
Project xCloud takes the next big step towards becoming a major part of the Xbox ecosystem, and we discuss how it's kind of like the "Xboy" handheld Xbox that we never got. Plus: the ramifications of…
00:51:41 |
Thu 06 Aug 2020
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