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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…
Episodes
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 347
On a jam-packed show, our Xbox crew gives hands-on impressions of both Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Kingdom Hearts 3. Plus: a big discussion on the newly…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 346
Join us as we talk about State of Decay 2, Jon Ryan's thoughts on seeing Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay for the first time, the end of Boss Key Productions…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 345
This week, our Xbox crew discusses the plausibility of the crazy Walmart game listings, what it means for Xbox if in fact they're starting a new 'AAAA' studio…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 344
On this week's Xbox show, Alanah gives her impressions from playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider, we discuss the hype for Red Dead Redemption 2, we rank our Top 5…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 343
To commemorate episode 343 of our show, we go full Halo and discuss our favorite memories ever and then make our own top 10 list of our favorite Halo…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 341
Our Xbox crew digs deep into the huge new batch of original Xbox backwards compatible games announced this week, picking our favorites. Plus: a new batch of…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 340
Our Xbox crew discusses No Man's Sky's upcoming Xbox release and how it might be received. Plus: Shadow of War looks to rehabilitate its image, Red Faction…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 339
Most of this week's show is dedicated to taking stock of Sea of Thieves now that it's finally out. We discuss what's good, what's bad, and where it can go from…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 338
Xbox's Chris Charla sits in with us to talk about the ever-growing success that is Xbox's ID@Xbox indie game program. We discuss Cuphead, Inside, and the slate…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 337
Rumors of Splinter Cell's return in 2018 have our Xbox crew's hearts aflutter. We discuss what we'd want to see in a potential new game. Plus: Call of Duty…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 336
Inside returns with a mystery $375 collector's edition that we can't make sense of. Plus: our impressions from playing State of Decay 2, Battlefield V and Call…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 335
Four beloved Xbox 360 games get Xbox One X enhancements, Cyberpunk 2077 seems to be coming out from behind the shadows, Sea of Thieves is getting a console…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 334
Our Xbox crew discusses what may be going on behind the scenes with the Burnout Paradise remaster. Plus: mapping out Xbox's first-party release dates for 2018…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 333
Rare Studio Head Craig Duncan joins our Xbox crew for an hour of Sea of Thieves talk. We discuss beta weirdness, Easter eggs, beta lessons, what post-launch…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 332
Our Xbox crew discusses Red Dead Redemption 2's new concrete release date, its effect on other fall games, and why Rockstar earns gamers' respect. Plus: more…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 331
We share high-seas adventure stories from our time in the Sea of Thieves beta plus where a datamine reveals the game might go next. Plus: Monster Hunter World…
UnlockedUnlocked Live Special Edition (2018)
In a special episode of Unlocked that featured a live studio audience of IGN fans, we worked with the crowd – and special guest Gary Whitta – to unofficially…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 330
Now that Xbox Game Pass will include day-one first-party releases starting with Sea of Thieves, we discuss whether or not Game Pass is the future of gaming…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 329
With Playground's second team now all but confirmed to be on a Fable revival, we discuss what the news means for Forza Horizon, for gamers, and for Fable…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 328
Rumors are swirling about Fable, Perfect Dark, and a new IP. We do our best to make sense of them. Plus: details on Xbox's new Achievement system, Dashboard…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 327
On this week's Xbox show, our Xbox crew rings in the New Year by making a dozen Xbox predictions for 2018. Plus: Microsoft's apparent PUBG marketing mistake…
UnlockedUnlocked: 2017 Xbox Year in Review
On this special year-end episode of our Xbox show, we reflect back on the Xbox's year in 2017: the good, the bad, and everything in-between. Plus: a look ahead…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 326
We debate whether or not you should play PUBG on Xbox in its current state. Plus: reacting to Xbox at The Game Awards, Predator in Ghost Recon, when you can…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 325
Our Xbox crew predicts what we might see and learn at this week's Game Awards. Plus: our reactions to Mega Man 11, a new tennis game announcement, Destiny 2…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 324
On this week's Xbox show, we discuss a bunch of stories we'd rather not have to report, including the Fortnite lawsuit involving a 14-year-old boy, the…
UnlockedAre Loot Boxes Illegal Gambling? - Unlocked 323
This week, the crew talks about Black Friday deals, the Xbox One X, and more on the ongoing loot box drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 322
On this week's Xbox show, we discuss just what the heck went wrong with Star Wars Battlefront 2. Plus: we go over all of the Xbox-specific nominees for this…
UnlockedPhil Spencer on Xbox's First-Party Future – Unlocked 321
We discuss Phil Spencer's recent comments about Xbox's first-party situation, Call of Duty: WW2 reviewer Miranda Sanchez joins us to dive into the new FPS…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 320
Xbox One X marketing head Albert Penello joins us to discuss the interesting origins of Microsoft's new turbocharged console. Plus: PUBG finally gets an Xbox…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 319
On this week's Xbox show, we mourn the Kinect after its official discontinuation, discuss this week's original Xbox backward compatibility news, give…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 318
Our Xbox show dissects the radical shift at EA that's resulted in the closure of Visceral Games, a change in direction for their Star Wars game, and an…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 317
We give our impressions of Middle-earth: Shadow of War, the Star Wars Battlefront 2 multiplayer beta, and The Evil Within 2. Plus: four new Xbox One bundles…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 316
We celebrate Xbox's biggest week of 2017, including our extended impressions of the glorious Cuphead, our reactions to the Red Dead Redemption 2 story trailer…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 315
Halo 3 celebrates its 10th anniversary, so we reminisce with our memories of the campaign, the multiplayer, and the cultural impact it had. Plus: Square Enix…
UnlockedUnlocked 314: Destiny 2 Has Us Hooked and Tomb Raider Movie Reactions
This week, the crew talks about their Guardians, thoughts on the Tomb Raider trailer, and Fortnite (momentarily) ending the console war. Learn more about your…
UnlockedUnlocked 313: Destiny 2's Player Count, PUBG's Sea of Thieves Water + More!
On this week's Xbox show, we discuss our Destiny 2 opinions after more time with it -- as well as its impressive first-week player count -- plus…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 312
Our Xbox crew discusses Rockstar's just-announced remaster of LA Noire, plus Destiny 2 first impressions, where Crystal Dynamics's Avengers game may be headed…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 311
On this week's Xbox show, the Xbox One X gets off to a flying start. Could Microsoft be hitting the wave at the perfect time? Plus: a dramatic reading of South…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 310: Recapping Xbox's Gamescom Briefing
On this week's Xbox show, we recap and analyze Microsoft's Gamescom announcements, including a new Jurassic World game that probably isn't what you're…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 309
On this week's Xbox show, we discuss Microsoft's desire to revamp Achievements. Plus: Ubisoft's new studio and their first game, PayDay developer Starbreeze…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 308
On this week's Xbox show, we answer your Xbox questions, including our feelings on Shadow of War and other games implementing "loot box" microtransactions…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 307: More Wolfenstein, BioWare News and More!
On this week's Xbox show, we detail the new adventures to come in Wolfenstein 2, discuss EA's internal merger, lament the loss of BioWare designer Corey…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 306
On this week's Xbox show, we examine the latest in the ongoing drama that is Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite. Plus: Xbox One X preorders approach, Crackdown 3…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 305
Ex-BioWare designer Casey Hudson returns to the RPG developer. We analyze what it means for the future of the studio. Plus: new Xbox Live features and Kingdom…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 304
On this week's Xbox show, we discuss the impressive developer benchmarks for the Xbox One X uncovered by Digital Foundry. Plus: big games getting 4K updates…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 303: Xbox Game Pass Gets Better
On this week's Xbox show, we discuss the new games added to Xbox Game Pass for July, more on the Inside co-creator's departure, the Destiny community's awesome…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 302
On this week's Xbox show, we talk about how silly it is for Activision to have a timed exclusive on a 10-year-old game. In happier news, the new game from the…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 301: More Xbox One X and Xbox E3 Reactions
On this week's Xbox show, we take 80 minutes to fully unpack everything that happened at Microsoft's E3 press conference. Listen/watch for our hands-on…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 300: Our Xbox E3 Reactions
We celebrate our 300th episode from E3 2017 in Los Angeles. It's our quick-and-dirty reactions to some of the biggest Xbox games and announcements of the week…
UnlockedUnlocked 299: Our Xbox E3 Predictions
Four Unlocked hosts. Twelve Xbox predictions -- some safe, some...a bit nuts. Plus the rest of the week's Xbox news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 298: Our Far Cry 5 Reactions
On this week's Xbox show, we discuss our thoughts on the gameplay features of Far Cry 5 we know about so far, what Square Enix might do with Hitman, Take-Two's…
UnlockedUnlocked 297: Analyzing Red Dead Redemption 2's Delay
We discuss who wins and who loses in the wake of Red Dead Redemption 2's delay. Plus: Destiny 2, Scorpio, and the potential scourge of the exclusive marketing…
UnlockedUnlocked #296: What Are We Going to See From Halo at E3?
This week, the crew talks about Halo 6 and Halo 3: Anniversary not being at E3, quick Injustice 2 thoughts, and pour one out for Alan Wake. Learn more about…
UnlockedUnlocked 295: What Is Mass Effect's Future?
With word of a shakeup at BioWare Montreal, we ponder Mass Effect's future. Plus: news on BioWare's new IP, this year's Need for Speed, and a goodbye to Ryan's…
UnlockedUnlocked 294: Darksiders Hands-On Impressions + Sea of Thieves New Details
Alanah gives us a report from her hands-on time with the just-announced Darksiders sequel. Plus: new Sea of Thieves gameplay details, the future of Xbox Game…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 293
On this week's Xbox show, we discuss 343 Industries's admission that having Master Chief in only 20% of Halo 5 probably wasn't a good idea, and what it means…
UnlockedUnlocked 292: Battlefront 2’s Story, Telltale Guardians, and Prey Impressions
This week, the crew digs into the upcoming Star Wars game, the strong opening of the next Telltale series, and Prey thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices…
UnlockedUnlocked 291: Top 5 Xbox One Games, Yooka-Laylee, and Kinect Memories
This week, the crew chats about the best games on the console, the spiritual successor to Banjo, and the highs and lows of Kinect. Learn more about your ad…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 290: Analyzing Scorpio's Tech Specs
On this week's Xbox show, it's all about Project Scorpio. The next Xbox had its official specifications revealed, and we discuss what it means for the console…
UnlockedUnlocked Episode 289: Destiny 2 Reactions, What's Next for Mass Effect, and More!
We discuss the Xbox One's home theater strengths, where Mass Effect can go from here after the reaction to Andromeda, the latest on Call of Duty heading back…