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
Making Sense of Call of Duty’s Development Drama
On this week's Xbox show, Sony and Microsoft announced a partnership. Yes, you read that right! We talk about their mutual cloud-gaming initiative. Plus: Call of Duty's development gets thrown into t…
00:53:30 |
Tue 21 May 2019
Red Dead Online Is Finally Out of Beta With Interesting New Features
On this week's Xbox show, the crew discusses their Rage 2 impressions and their thoughts on Red Dead Online's official launch and all the new content coming with it. Despite being just a few weeks aw…
00:59:24 |
Tue 14 May 2019
What Will Ghost Recon and Call of Duty Be Like When They Return?
Ghost Recon appears to be returning soon, as does Call of Duty. We debate what each might look like. Plus: Sea of Thieves Anniversary Update impressions, PlatinumGames laments how Microsoft has been …
01:10:59 |
Tue 07 May 2019
The Madden Curse Is Coming for Chiefs Fans
On this week's Xbox show, willl the Sonic the Hedgehog movie set video game movies back a decade or turn them into high art? Plus: Kansas City Chiefs fans have to reckon with the Madden Curse as the …
00:58:08 |
Tue 30 Apr 2019
The Force Seems Strong With Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Our Xbox crew gives our impressions of the just-released Mortal Kombat 11, discusses Respawn's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and why we're optimistic about it, speculates on the motive behind the retu…
01:20:11 |
Tue 23 Apr 2019
Are You Ready for Assassin's Creed Vikings?
Ubisoft seems to have teased the next Assassin's Creed game in The Division 2! We discuss the apparent Viking theme and its likely next-gen debut. Plus: Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold might be bun…
02:07:34 |
Tue 09 Apr 2019
What We Want From Borderlands 3
Lots to discuss this week! James Duggan's impressions of The Division 2 and how it compares to other loot shooters. Plus: our headliner is Borderlands 3. It's finally official, but what kind of game …
01:12:38 |
Tue 02 Apr 2019
How Elder Scrolls Helped Xbox Become Great
Our Xbox podcast crew gives detailed impressions of the just-released Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice as well as Remedy's upcoming third-person action game Control. Plus: a look back at the Elder Scrolls g…
01:24:02 |
Tue 26 Mar 2019
Left 4 Dead Returns...Sort Of
Original Left 4 Dead developer Turtle Rock Studios returns with a game that sounds an awful lot like Left 4 Dead...literally and figuratively. Plus: we try to predict Bethesda's just-announced E3 pre…
00:49:35 |
Tue 19 Mar 2019
What EA's E3 Absence Means for Microsoft
Another major publisher decides to skip its E3 press conference in 2019. We discuss what we think EA's decision means for Microsoft. Plus: Halo MCC gets Reach, Mortal Kombat 11 goes for the gusto in …
00:59:26 |
Wed 13 Mar 2019
The Disc-Less Xbox One: Price Predictions and More
A new report suggests the disc-less Xbox One S will be announced next month. We speculate on price, who it's aimed at, and more! Plus: Borderlands 3, Apex Legends' sweet revenge for Respawn, and more…
01:13:47 |
Wed 06 Mar 2019
Xbox's Nintendo Switch Play Is its Boldest Move Yet
We dive deep into the credible rumors surrounding Microsoft bringing Xbox Game Pass to the Nintendo Switch. Plus: Microsoft considered hiring Gearbox to make Halo 4. How would THAT have changed histo…
01:10:10 |
Wed 27 Feb 2019
Anthem and Crackdown 3: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Our Xbox crew deep-dives into Xbox's two biggest new releases, Anthem and Crackdown 3. Plus: BioWare says Mass Effect will return, but how and when? We discuss...
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01:01:28 |
Wed 20 Feb 2019
Apex Legends Staggering Success Is More Than Just Hype
IGN's Xbox crew discusses Apex Legends enormous success and it's potential, the future of EA, and a traveling Halo Amusement Park that may be headed your way.
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01:04:31 |
Wed 13 Feb 2019
Making Sense of Xbox Live on Switch, Apex Legends, and More!
Our Xbox crew has a lot to chew on this week! Apex Legends reactions and impressions, Crackdown 3 impressions, Xbox Live's stunning extension to Nintendo Switch, Xbox's big E3 2019, and more!
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01:05:32 |
Wed 06 Feb 2019
Anthem's VIP Demo: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Three major games dominate the water-cooler conversation this week, including the controversial Anthem VIP demo, plus the releases of Resident Evil 2 and Kingdom Hearts 3.
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00:54:36 |
Wed 30 Jan 2019
EA and Star Wars: What Went Wrong
EA has been having a tough time with Star Wars: What went wrong and can it be fixed? Our Xbox crew discusses that and more on this week's show.
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01:02:59 |
Wed 23 Jan 2019
What the Bungie-Activision Split Means for Xbox Fans
Bungie is now a free agent. Here's what it means for Xbox fans. Will Microsoft buy Bungie again? Will Destiny 3 happen? What's after Destiny? Plus: Phil Spencer briefly mentions the future at CES, Re…
00:59:59 |
Wed 16 Jan 2019
Our Most Anticipated Xbox Games of 2019
IGN's Xbox team kicks off the new year by discussing some of the games we're most excited about. Plus: one new Alien game not for Xbox and one that is, From Software's mystery new games, and more!
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01:10:32 |
Wed 09 Jan 2019
Xbox in 2018: The Year in Review
Our Xbox crew looks back on all aspects of the Xbox world in 2018, from games to studio acquisitions to services and much more! Plus: a look ahead to the fast start we're set to get off to in 2019, w…
00:54:49 |
Wed 19 Dec 2018
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