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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Jul 31, 2013 • 1h 1min
Podcast Unlocked Episode 106: The College Years
This episode goes out to anyone named Phil. This week, the Locksmiths look back on their college years, and then dive into the Xbox news by discussing Phil Spencer and Phil Harrison's Xbox Showcase event at Gamescom next month, Phil Fish's meltdown and Fez 2 cancellation, Xbox One accessory pricing, Kinect Sports Rivals' delay to 2014, and Bobby "Not Phil" Kotick buying Activision back from, well...itself for $8 billion.
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Jul 25, 2013 • 1h 21min
Podcast Unlocked Episode 105: Jose From the Bronx
The Locksmiths welcome back new co-host Marty Sliva from Comic-Con while also greeting a couple of new IGN staffers: former 1UP.com editor Jose Otero and new Wikis & Guides guy Jared Petty. The crew discusses a major Xbox One policy shift for indie gaming, the new Kinect, the Oculus Rift, and more. Plus: another round of Get to Know Your Locksmiths.
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Jul 18, 2013 • 1h 2min
Podcast Unlocked Episode 104:
With Marty at SDCC, Ryan McCaffrey, Mitch Dyer, and Destin Legarie discuss Xbox's new boss, changing IGN comments culture, and the news of the week, which includes Forza 5's mandatory connection, NCAA ditching EA Sports, and Killer Instinct's excellent Kinect functionality.
We also learn a bit about each other, geek out over Pacific Rim, and more.
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Jul 10, 2013 • 57min
Podcast Unlocked Episode 103: Marty Learns About Fez
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Jul 3, 2013 • 46min
Podcast Unlocked Episode 102: Smarticulate
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Jun 27, 2013 • 45min
Podcast Unlocked Episode 101: Xbox One's Headset Problem
Locksmiths Ryan McCaffrey, Mitch Dyer, and Destin Legarie discuss the highs and lows of Xbox One now that the dust has settled. But with Microsoft failing to bundle a headset with the console, is it making a grievous mistake? This is a console that's meant to connect players together, after all.
Also this week, IGN digs into the Xbox One's release date, Halo as a "saga," Thief's Xbox 360 port, and whether Project Spark is worth your attention.
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Jun 20, 2013 • 44min
Podcast Unlocked Ep. 100: DRM-Free Edition
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Jun 19, 2013 • 58min
Podcast Unlocked Ep. 099: ROCK ENGINES
E3 is over and we have a ton to talk about, so buckle up as your Locksmiths Ryan McCaffrey, Mitch Dyer, and Destin Legarie go over Titanfall, Killer Instinct, Ryse, Halo 5, Quantum Break, Dead Rising 3, and more Xbox One and Xbox 360 games.
Also, road trip stories.
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Jun 6, 2013 • 57min
Podcast Unlocked Ep. 098: Keza Strikes Back
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May 30, 2013 • 44min
Podcast Unlocked Ep. 097: A Whole New World
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