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
We Just Saw the Best Xbox Showcase Ever – Unlocked 648
Because the Xbox Showcase was SO GOOD this year, our 30-minute live reaction show from Sunday just wasn't enough. So we regrouped and talked for upwards of two more hours about all the big games, fro…
01:48:28 |
Thu 13 Jun 2024
Stig Asmussen Talks Star Wars, Leaving Respawn, and New Studio Giant Skull | IGN Live 2024
After directing two fantastic Star Wars Jedi games at Respawn, Stig Asmussen has embarked on a new adventure: Starting AAA studio Giant Skull. IGN's Ryan McCaffrey sits down with Stig to talk about w…
00:19:23 |
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Exclusive Interview: Phil Spencer Unveils Xbox's Future and New Horizons in Gaming - IGN Live
Join us for an exclusive live interview at IGN Live with Xbox's Phil Spencer and a panel of top game developers. In this deep-dive session, we explore the latest Xbox strategies, the impact of recent…
00:55:28 |
Mon 10 Jun 2024
The Best Announcements from the Xbox Summer Showcase Are… - Unlocked | IGN Live 2024
In this very special IGN Live analysis of the summer Xbox Showcase, we break down each announcement, from blockbuster game releases to unexpected surprises, and discuss their impact on the gaming lan…
00:34:48 |
Sun 09 Jun 2024
Unlock-Block Trivia Special II - Podcast Unlocked
Today we’re diving into the best of Unlock-Block trivia. Join us as we relive some of the most memorable moments from past shows.
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01:09:18 |
Sun 02 Jun 2024
Hellblade 2 Is Finally Here! A Spoiler-Free Discussion – Unlocked 646
The first officially announced Xbox Series game ever, Hellblade 2, has finally arrived, and we've played it! Join us for a spoiler-free discussion of Ninja Theory's stunning new Senua adventure. Plus…
01:20:38 |
Thu 23 May 2024
Unlock-Block Trivia Special - Podcast Unlocked
Today we’re diving into the best of Unlock-Block trivia. Join us as we relive some of the most memorable moments from past shows.
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01:04:01 |
Sun 19 May 2024
Final Fantasy Back to Xbox for Good? – Unlocked 645
This episode is much cheerier than the last one as the news is (for the most part) much better! For instance, a new statement from the president of Square Enix strongly suggests that Xbox players wil…
00:54:41 |
Thu 16 May 2024
Trying to Make Sense of the Xbox Studio Closures – Unlocked 644
Another devastating wave of Xbox layoffs results in the closure of three Bethesda studios, including the makers of last year's shadow-dropped hit Hi-Fi Rush and the decorated developers of Prey. We d…
01:24:57 |
Wed 08 May 2024
Xbox’s Newest Rising Stars – Unlocked 643
Join us for our reactions to the most exciting and interesting games (of the many, MANY exciting and interesting games) to come out of IGN's ID@Xbox showcase. We gave our excited impressions of Lost …
00:54:30 |
Mon 29 Apr 2024
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Is Now High on Our 2024 Wishlist – Unlocked 642
Destin and Ryan dive into the most pleasant surprise of the week: an announcement of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, plus a fantastic reveal trailer to accompany it! We talk a bit about the first game a…
00:54:30 |
Thu 25 Apr 2024
The Fallout of the Fallout TV Show – Unlocked 641
On this week's Podcast Unlocked, we're discussing the fallout of Fallout! Yes, the Prime Video TV show is a huge hit – and it's really fantastic to boot. We tell you (in spoiler-free terms) why we lo…
00:54:30 |
Thu 18 Apr 2024
Xbox’s Next-Gen and Game Preservation Focus Is Exactly What's Needed - Unlocked 640
A new Fallout Show is receiving rave reviews. Xbox is "Full-Speed Ahead" on Next-Gen hardware. And reports say that an Xbox game preservation team is being built to keep the games we love for years t…
00:55:39 |
Thu 11 Apr 2024
Podcast Unlocked Episode 639 - Is Silksong Real??
Hollow Knight: Silksong has been the hot topic amongst its fans since its announcement back in 2019. This April Fools, a listing was made on the Microsoft store for Silksong with minimal details. We …
00:54:44 |
Thu 04 Apr 2024
What if the Xbox Handheld Is Real? – Unlocked 638
Based on a recent interview, it seems like Phil Spencer has been thinking a lot about a possible Xbox handheld. We discuss what we'd want from it – noting that we would VERY MUCH want it – and wonder…
00:54:30 |
Thu 28 Mar 2024
Rebuilding BioWare’s Reputation – Unlocked 637
We've got a variety of topics to discuss on Podcast Unlocked topics this week, from Xbox Game Pass's killer month of March to three fun Halo stories about three totally different Halo properties to o…
00:54:27 |
Thu 21 Mar 2024
Fallout TV Show Teased as Fallout 6 – Unlocked 636
In today’s episode, we're diving into the intriguing world of the Fallout TV series, as hinted by Bethesda's Todd Howard. With a directive to the show's creators to avoid elements planned for Fallout…
00:53:57 |
Thu 14 Mar 2024
What We Thought of Xbox’s Second Showcase in 2024 – Unlocked 635
We recorded this week's episode live, immediately following the conclusion of Xbox's Partner Preview livestream. We reacted to the event as a whole and called out our favorites from the 14 games show…
00:57:16 |
Thu 07 Mar 2024
What Is the Xbox Game of the Generation So Far? – Unlocked 634
It's a slow news week, so we spend the whole show discussing something that's been on the community's mind lately, and that is the question of whether or not this console generation has been a disapp…
00:55:19 |
Thu 29 Feb 2024
Does Xbox Need a ‘Series X Pro’? – Unlocked 633
We open this week's podcast by discussing what first-party Xbox games might be next to get ported to the PlayStation or Switch as Microsoft officially announces the four games (Pentiment, Sea of Thie…
00:54:30 |
Fri 23 Feb 2024
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