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
Podcast Unlocked Episode 236: Is Fable Dead?
We analyze the cancellation of Fable Legends and the apparent closure of Lionhead Studios. Could either have been saved? Can and will Fable continue on, or is it dead? Plus: our first impressions of …
01:09:14 |
Thu 10 Mar 2016
Podcast Unlocked Episode 235: Phil Spencer Interview and Xbox Showcase Reactions
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer joins us for a quick interview about the future of Xbox (hint: you probably won't lose access to your Xbox One games on the next-gen Xbox console years from now). Plus: our …
01:22:16 |
Thu 03 Mar 2016
Podcast Unlocked Episode 234: Halo 5 Drops the Mic and Major Nelson Stops By
On this week's Xbox show, it's all good news. First, it took four years, but Xbox's own Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb sits in with us for the entire show. Together, we talk about this week's awesome Halo…
00:56:03 |
Thu 25 Feb 2016
Podcast Unlocked Episode 233: The Internet's Quantum Breakdown
We analyze last week's Internet meltdown over Quantum Break's PC version, detail the first wave of Fallout 4 DLC, discuss what the departure of Mass Effect: Andromeda's lead writer means for both tha…
01:13:16 |
Wed 17 Feb 2016
Podcast Unlocked Episode 232: About That Titanfall 2 Single-Player Campaign...
On this week's Xbox show, we discuss the now-confirmed Titanfall 2 solo campaign, DOOM's release date, Red Dead's imminent backwards compatibility, 2015's most tweeted-about games, continued love for…
00:57:30 |
Wed 10 Feb 2016
Podcast Unlocked Episode 231: Will Elder Scrolls VI Be Announced at E3?
Bethesda announces that they'll put on another E3 press conference. We speculate about what will – and won't – be there. Plus: a 40-minute interview with Unravel creative director Martin Sahlin, The …
01:56:29 |
Thu 04 Feb 2016
Podcast Unlocked Episode 230: Burnout Returns...As a Golf Game...Sort of...
We celebrate the very Burnout-y new golf game (yes, golf game!) from the original creators of Burnout. Plus: praise for the word-of-mouth hit ARK: Survival Evolved and the awesome adventure that is O…
01:32:16 |
Wed 27 Jan 2016
Podcast Unlocked Episode 229: Why Call of Duty 2016 Won't Be Ghosts 2
We speculate on what this year's Infinity Ward-developed Call of Duty might be like given all of the big-studio talent Activision's been hiring for it. Also, Microsoft files a couple of new game soft…
01:19:12 |
Thu 21 Jan 2016
Podcast Unlocked Episode 228: Congratulating our Game of the Year Winners
We discuss our Game of the Year votes, lament the end of an era with one of the key creators of Grand Theft Auto, recount the insane development history of Homefront: The Revolution as it gets dated,…
01:11:53 |
Wed 13 Jan 2016
Podcast Unlocked Episode 227: Our Xbox Predictions for 2016
Happy New Year! We kick things off with our longest episode ever! Gone Home creator Steve Gaynor (who you may also know as the creator of BioShock 2's highly acclaimed DLC Minerva's Den) sits in for …
02:07:36 |
Thu 07 Jan 2016
Podcast Unlocked Episode 226: The 2015 Outtakes
[WARNING: Unlike regular episodes of Unlocked, this episode contains explicit language!] Continuing the tradition started last year, we're giving you an episode full of 2015's Unlocked outtakes while…
00:28:40 |
Wed 23 Dec 2015
Podcast Unlocked Episode 225: Kojima Chooses PlayStation
We discuss Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima's decision to sign with Sony for his next game, and whether or not Microsoft pursued the big-name free agent. Plus: we debate what Gearbox's new Quebec stud…
01:11:38 |
Thu 17 Dec 2015
Podcast Unlocked Episode 224: What Xbox Can Learn From PSX
We review the Xbox-related announcements at last week's Game Awards. Plus: we attended PSX, and we discuss what Microsoft can learn from Sony's fan-service event. Also: we predict what Bethesda's new…
01:15:26 |
Thu 10 Dec 2015
Podcast Unlocked Episode 223: We Design a Superman Game...Badly
We discuss our thoughts on Rainbow Six Siege, our Xbox expectations for The Game Awards, what we'd like to see from PlatinumGames's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game, what DC Comics superhero games B…
01:30:20 |
Wed 02 Dec 2015
Podcast Unlocked Episode 222: Remembering 10 Years of Xbox 360
The Xbox 360's 10th anniversary has us reflecting back on our favorite memories of Microsoft's second console, including the first time we played it, the legendary holiday 2007 season, the faceplates…
01:08:10 |
Wed 25 Nov 2015
Unlocked 221: Star Wars Battlefront's Pricey (but Fun!) Future
Star Wars Battlefront is here, and we've got a lot to say about its present and future. Plus: the NXOE dashboard, Deus Ex's totally OK delay, we're in love with Rise of the Tomb Raider, Ronda Rousey …
01:14:59 |
Thu 19 Nov 2015
Podcast Unlocked Episode 220: Introducing Phil Spencer's Xbox One 2.0
A new Dashboard, backwards compatibility, and more are all here, meaning the Xbox One is now Phil Spencer's machine, full-stop. We discuss how the Xbox One has practically been relaunched, and when i…
01:12:50 |
Wed 11 Nov 2015
Podcast Unlocked Episode 219: Halo 5's Huge Debut and Jon St. John on Being Duke Nukem
Halo 5 gets off to a big start, Activision paid HOW MUCH for the Candy Crush creator, the first big game delay of 2016 happens, Skyrim gets ported to Xbox One but you won't get to play it, Konami gea…
01:46:34 |
Wed 04 Nov 2015
Podcast Unlocked Episode 218: Halo 5 Reactions (SPOILER WARNING)
**WARNING: HALO 5 SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE! IF YOU DON'T WANT TO HEAR HALO 5 SPOILERS, SKIP AHEAD TO THE 1:11:00 MARK.**
Halo 5: Guardians is finally here, and we have very strong – and in some case…
01:39:55 |
Wed 28 Oct 2015
Podcast Unlocked Episode 217: Nathan Vella (Super Time Force, Below) in the Studio
On this week's Xbox show, Capybara Games co-founder Nathan Vella (creator of Super Time Force and Below, among others) sits in on the whole show. He updates us on the Xbox One-exclusive below, shares…
01:43:29 |
Thu 22 Oct 2015
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