Unlocked
IGN & Geek Media
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.Unlocked is a part of Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand.Visit Geek.com for more information.
Episodes
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May 11, 2017 • 1h
Unlocked 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 beloved companion, Maggie the Boxer.
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May 4, 2017 • 1h 5min
Unlocked 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 Pass, the possibility of Fable 4, new details on Quantum Break developer Remedy's next game, and more!
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Apr 26, 2017 • 1h 9min
Unlocked 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 for Halo 6. Plus: Marty's Call of Duty: WWII impressions from a visit to Sledgehammer Games, Forza Horizon 3's awesome-sounding new expansion, why Scorpio's exact release date this fall is a big deal, and more!
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Apr 20, 2017 • 52min
Unlocked 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.
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Apr 13, 2017 • 1h 1min
Unlocked 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.
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Apr 6, 2017 • 43min
Unlocked 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, for the price point, what the box might look like, and what Microsoft promises it will do for non-4K displays. Plus: NBA Playgrounds gets announced and channels the dormant spirit of NBA Jam and NBA Street, Agents of Mayhem resurfaces with a release date, Sega is teasing...something with Bayonetta, and more!
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Mar 30, 2017 • 54min
Unlocked 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 to World War II, and more!
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Mar 23, 2017 • 1h 7min
Unlocked 288: Mass Effect: Andromeda's Highs and Lows
This week, Alanah, Marty, Destin, and Miranda get together to gab about Mass Effect: Andromeda, updates to the Xbox One UI, Evil Within 2 rumors, and good bangin'.
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Mar 15, 2017 • 50min
Unlocked Episode 287: Our Picks for Gaming's Oscars (the BAFTAs)
In an otherwise slow Xbox news week, our Xbox crew debates and casts their vote in each BAFTA nominee category. Plus: Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy gets a voice cast, another Resident Evil game is on the way to Xbox One, and more!
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Mar 10, 2017 • 47min
Unlocked Episode 286: Destiny's Smart Sequel Setup
Our Xbox crew discusses Bungie's should-please-everyone solution to transferring your Destiny 1 character into Destiny 2, the cancellation of Dean Hall's Xbox-exclusive Ion, some new release dates, and more!
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