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
The Xbox MasterCard Is a Real Credit Card – Unlocked 612
After a quick update on how our Starfield adventures are going, we discuss Phil Spencer and the Xbox leadership team’s big decision to bend the Series X/S parity rules to get Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox,…
01:20:30 |
Wed 13 Sep 2023
Do You Want a Mid-Gen Xbox Series X Upgrade? – Unlocked 611
After a quick update on how our Starfield adventures are going, we discuss Phil Spencer and the Xbox leadership team’s big decision to bend the Series X/S parity rules to get Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox,…
01:25:17 |
Wed 06 Sep 2023
What We Think of Bethesda’s Long-Awaited RPG, Starfield – Unlocked 610
This is the episode you've been waiting for: Starfield. We brought in our Starfield reviewer, Dan Stapleton, to have a spoiler-free discussion about what we think of the most anticipated Xbox game of…
01:20:30 |
Thu 31 Aug 2023
Gamescom Announcements: The Good, Bad, and Ugly – Unlocked 609
Gamescom is underway, and this week's episode is dedicated to a recap and analysis of everything from the Opening Night Live showcase -- from the beauty of Alan Wake 2, Black Myth: Wukong, and Lords …
00:57:23 |
Wed 23 Aug 2023
Why We’re Not Buying STALKER 2’s Rumored Release Date – Unlocked 608
We're diving into the mystery surrounding STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl's potential release date. Is the December 1 date listed on Plaion's website for real? We've got the juicy details on what this …
01:20:30 |
Wed 16 Aug 2023
The Biggest News from EVO 2023: Reptile, Azucena, A.K.I., and More! – Unlocked 607
Get ready to dive into some exciting EVO news on this episode. We've got a crazy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover heading to Street Fighter 6, and there's a new character teaser for Street Figh…
00:58:52 |
Wed 09 Aug 2023
We Need to Talk About Remnant 2 – Unlocked 606
00:00:00 - Intro & Baldur’s Gate 3
00:06:25 - Remnant 2 Sells More Than One Million Units
00:23:25 - Our IGN Icons Picks! & FFXVI Coming to Xbox
00:35:09 - Elite Series 2 Replacement Parts Announced
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00:51:54 |
Wed 02 Aug 2023
What We Want From EA’s New Black Panther Game – Unlocked 605
00:00:19 Intro
00:02:41 New Black Panther open-world game announced
00:18:47 Ubisoft cancels Immortals Fenyx Rising 2
00:26:16 Rainbow Six talk
00:32:29 Forgotten Ubisoft IP
00:40:17 Another Call of …
00:54:30 |
Wed 26 Jul 2023
Xbox Live Gold Is Dead. But Is That a Good Thing? – Unlocked 604
Though Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard has cleared its biggest hurdle (the FTC), the deal isn't quite done yet. And all parties involved have given themselves more time to finalize the…
01:21:38 |
Wed 19 Jul 2023
Microsoft Defeats the FTC: Our Reactions – Unlocked 603
The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived: the verdict is in for Microsoft vs. FTC, and Team Xbox has won! We spend the entire show discussing the massive implications of the ruling, which se…
01:23:44 |
Wed 12 Jul 2023
The Other Xbox News While We Wait for the FTC Verdict – Unlocked 602
As we await the verdict in the Microsoft vs. FTC trial regarding the fate of Xbox's Activision-Blizzard acquisition, we dig into some of the other things happening in the world of Xbox, from the futu…
00:58:20 |
Wed 05 Jul 2023
Xbox vs. FTC Trial: 7 Big Things We’ve Learned So Far – Unlocked 601
With the Microsoft vs. FTC trial concluding, with a verdict expected next week, we discuss and analyze seven big things we've learned so far, from the fate of Bethesda game exclusivity to the other p…
00:54:30 |
Fri 30 Jun 2023
Xbox’s Powerhouse RPG Lineup + The Xbox One Is Done – Unlocked 600
We have so much to talk about on this milestone episode! We recap some of the games we saw and played at Summer Game Fest, then discuss how Xbox is absolutely STACKED with AAA exclusive first-party R…
01:33:23 |
Thu 22 Jun 2023
Summer of Gaming Special: Unpacking the Xbox/Bethesda Showcase & Starfield Direct - Unlocked 599
Happy Summer of Gaming! In this special SoG episode of Podcast Unlocked, Ryan McCaffrey, Stella Chung, Destin Legarie, and Kat Bailey discuss their favorite reveals and surprises from the Xbox/Bethes…
01:20:30 |
Mon 12 Jun 2023
From Fallout to Fable: 12 Xbox Showcase Predictions – Unlocked 598
On the eve of the biggest Xbox event of the year, we keep to our tradition and make a total of 12 predictions for the upcoming Xbox Showcase. From Fable to Avowed to Gears of War and beyond, we've go…
01:09:20 |
Tue 06 Jun 2023
Rod Fergusson Interview: On Diablo 4, Leaving Gears Behind, and More! – Unlocked 597
Diablo Franchise General Manager and old friend of Unlocked Rod Fergusson joins the show this week to celebrate the launch of Diablo 4. Rod talks about the challenges of joining Blizzard mere days be…
00:54:30 |
Wed 31 May 2023
What Xbox’s Fall 2023 Looks Like So Far – Unlocked 596
Mortal Kombat 1 has been announced, and it's bringing its unexpected title to next-gen consoles in September. Meanwhile, Alan Wake 2's voice actor may have just spoiled the release date for Remedy's …
00:57:28 |
Tue 23 May 2023
Xbox’s Activision-Blizzard Deal Greenlit in EU…but it’s Not Over Yet – Unlocked 595
Xbox's deal to acquire Activision-Blizzard gets a key approval from the European Commission, even while the UK's CMA doubles down on its opposition. A quote from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has us wo…
00:59:24 |
Wed 17 May 2023
Xbox Games Showcase Predictions, Round 1 – Unlocked 594
Phil Spencer's recent comments about Xbox's third-place standing in the video game marketplace have created quite a stir in the Xbox community. We play Phil's quote and then spend a LOT of time react…
01:23:48 |
Wed 10 May 2023
Redfall’s Poor Launch Tests Xbox Fans’ Patience – Unlocked 593
Redfall is out, and unfortunately it's basically a worst-case scenario. We talk through our personal impressions of the game so far, and then get into a larger discussion about what it means for Xbox…
01:24:48 |
Wed 03 May 2023
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