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
Marvel’s Midnight Suns Interview w/ Creative Director Jake Solomon – Unlocked 572
Marvel's Midnight Suns creative director Jake Solomon joins us to discuss Firaxis' new superhero strategy-RPG -- including a couple of Easter eggs that big Marvel fans should look out for. Plus: Todd…
00:59:55 |
Wed 30 Nov 2022
Splinter Cell Remake: Finally, We Get an Update – Unlocked 571
As Ubisoft Toronto developers discuss their design philosophy behind the Splinter Cell Remake and show off a bit of concept art, we react to their plans for Sam Fisher's long-awaited return. Plus: De…
01:04:37 |
Tue 22 Nov 2022
Remembering Kevin Conroy’s Impact on Batman Video Games – Unlocked 570
Our Xbox crew mourns the passing of legendary longtime Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy, discussing how his presence and performance in the Batman: Arkham games helped elevate not just those games but…
01:05:46 |
Wed 16 Nov 2022
Gears of War is FINALLY Getting a Movie (and Show) – Unlocked 569
Join Stella Chung, Parris Lilly, Gary Whitta, and Destin Legarie on covering the big news that Netflix announced a Gears of war movie and adult animated show in partnership with The Coalition, talkin…
00:54:30 |
Wed 09 Nov 2022
IGN Presents | The Callisto Protocol: Helix Station
Subscribe to the horror series set in the universe of “The Callisto Protocol,” the hotly anticipated game from Striking Distance Studios.
Helix Station was once the jewel of the Jovian system, but …
00:04:09 |
Fri 04 Nov 2022
Phil Spencer Ends the Call-of-Duty-on-PlayStation Debate – Unlocked 568
Phil Spencer went on quite a press tour this week, leaving us with a lot to discuss, including: a definitive end to the Call-of-Duty-on-PlayStation debate (or is it?), the ongoing Xbox first-party ex…
01:02:41 |
Wed 02 Nov 2022
Fallout 4 Goes Next-Gen and the Future of Fallout – Unlocked 567
Fallout 4 is getting a next-gen update for Xbox Series X|S, but is it going to be the only Fallout we get on this generation of Xbox consoles? We lament just how far away Fallout 5 probably is. Plus:…
01:06:23 |
Wed 26 Oct 2022
Xbox & PlayStation’s Activision-Blizzard Battle Gets Weird(er) – Unlocked 566
The Microsoft-vs.-Sony drama over Xbox's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard took another turn for the weird this week. We examine each company's latest effort to hilariously downplay themsel…
01:01:14 |
Wed 19 Oct 2022
Xbox Game Pass Makes Bank – Unlocked 565
We finally get some real numbers from Xbox Game Pass, including how much revenue it generated last year and how much Xbox is paying for the Ark games on Game Pass. Plus: one of the developers of Scor…
00:58:00 |
Wed 12 Oct 2022
The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2: What We Think of CDPR’s Bold Roadmap – Unlocked 564
We kick off this week's show with our hands-on impressions of Gotham Knights. Then, we spend the bulk of the show discussing the 10-year roadmap released by CD Projekt Red -- five Witcher games, a ne…
01:31:20 |
Wed 05 Oct 2022
Who Should Make a New Ninja Gaiden? – Unlocked 563
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:48 - Our Thoughts on the Modern Warfare II Beta
00:11:18 - Grounded v1.0 is here!
00:14:44 - Team Ninja is Open to Outsourcing Ninja Gaiden?
00:30:14 - Splinter Cell Remake is…
00:54:30 |
Wed 28 Sep 2022
GTA 6’s Reveal Was Ruined. Now What? – Unlocked 562
Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay was leaked via a hacker. So now what? What do we think of the return to Vice City? What, if anything, will change about Rockstar's plan to show us the game on their terms.…
01:20:34 |
Wed 21 Sep 2022
Jim Ryan Isn’t Happy About Call of Duty and Xbox – Unlocked 561
Our Xbox crew discusses a significant management shake-up at the top of 343 Industries, Sony boss Jim Ryan's public airing of Call of Duty-related grievances against Phil Spencer and Microsoft, the b…
01:20:34 |
Wed 14 Sep 2022
343 Industries and Halo: Is the Arranged Marriage Working? – Unlocked 560
Halo and 343 Industries was an arranged marriage from the start. After the latest sting of bad news – the cancellation of split-screen co-op – we spend an hour discussing 343's past, present, and fut…
01:20:34 |
Tue 06 Sep 2022
Xbox Game Pass ‘Friends & Family’ Price Speculation – Unlocked 559
IGN's Kat Bailey joins Destin and Ryan to discuss the latest leak surrounding Microsoft's seemingly imminent Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family subscription plan. We speculate what it might cost, and ho…
01:00:56 |
Tue 30 Aug 2022
Xbox's Fall Lineup Locks In – Unlocked 558
Xbox brought plenty of content to Gamescom, and now we've got a clear picture of what the holiday lineup looks like for Xbox gamers. Plus: Xbox commits to maintaining Xbox prices after Sony raised th…
00:57:41 |
Fri 26 Aug 2022
We Deserve a AAA Lord of the Rings Game – Unlocked 557
This week, Ryan’s back from a long needed vacation! We catch up on a new Lord of the Rings game coming from Weta Workshop and Private Division as well as talk about game’s we’re looking forward to he…
00:54:33 |
Wed 17 Aug 2022
Xbox Series S Performance Boost & an Activision Update - Unlocked 556
With the news that the Xbox Series S Performance Boost benefiting developers after direct feedback, the Podcast Unlocked crew discusses the success of the Series S console and why they like it. In ad…
00:59:18 |
Tue 09 Aug 2022
Xbox Making Great Moves for Team Chat, Less so for Summer Events – Unlocked 555
00:00:00 - Intro & Discord is Coming to Xbox!
00:06:57 - What Other Things Should Xbox Improve?
00:15:18 - Halo Infinite Co-op, No Matchmaking?
00:27:24 - What is the Xbox Summer Spotlight?
00:40:25 …
00:56:14 |
Tue 02 Aug 2022
17 Big Xbox Games for 2023 – Unlocked 554
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:08 - Our Thoughts on Ask Dusk Falls & FH5 Hot Wheels DLC
00:08:45 - More Games Delayed to 2023!
00:31:25 - What’s Up with Ubisoft?
00:50:53 - Unlocked Block Trivia & Outro
Le…
00:58:36 |
Tue 26 Jul 2022
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