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Activision’s Future Xbox Exclusivity Gets Clarified from 2022-02-16T00:12:09

Another week brings another important new update in Xbox's huge acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. Microsoft is making it clear that Call of Duty will continue on PlayStation - and come to Swit...

Our GTA 6 Hopes and Wishes from 2022-02-09T00:18:52

Rockstar has officially acknowledged Grand Theft Auto 6's development, so we spend time mulling over some key questions: When will it be out? Will the long gap between GTA 5 and GTA 6 help or hu...

Xbox Gamers React to Bungie Joining PlayStation from 2022-02-02T00:11:33

Sony has purchased Bungie, who has meant so much to Xbox and its history, that we can't help but discuss the deal. We look at what it means for the future of Bungie on Xbox, remember our favorit...

Our Dream Xbox-Activision Collabs + Who Should Xbox Buy Next? from 2022-01-26T00:16:24

We can't stop thinking about last week's landmark Xbox acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, so on this week's podcast, we're talking about A) Who Microsoft might strategically target for acquisit...

Xbox Buys Activision Blizzard - Holy S&*% from 2022-01-18T22:48:48

Xbox continues its spending spree, buying Activision-Blizzard for almost $70 billion. We spent almost the entire podcast discussing it, from future game exclusivity to Microsoft's role in cleani...

How Much Dying Light 2 Is Too Much? from 2022-01-11T23:30:17

We have a random assortment of Xbox topics to discuss this week, from Dying Light 2's supposed 500-hour play time, Amazon getting the Fallout TV show off the ground with a big name attached, Xbo...

Xbox Game Pass Starts 2022 With a Bang from 2022-01-04T22:43:04

Happy New Year! Xbox Game Pass gets 2022 started in a big way - by dropping the entirety of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition onto Game Pass. We discuss the legendary RPG series, the importance of ...

IGN Avengers Assemble! Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo - Who Had the Strongest Year? from 2021-12-21T23:00

The hosts of IGN's four major podcasts (Game Scoop, Unlocked, Beyond, and NVC) unite, Avengers-style, to discuss 2021's biggest games on each platform, as well as look ahead to what's coming in ...

Halo Infinite Campaign Spoilercast from 2021-12-15T00:36:34

Now that Halo Infinite's campaign has been out for a little while, it's time to go into full spoiler mode and discuss our thoughts on the story! Find out what we thought of the (Legendary) endin...

Halo Infinite Review Discussion (No Spoilers!) from 2021-12-08T00:30:13

This week's episode is all about Halo Infinite. We can FINALLY talk about it now that the review embargo has lifted. We discuss everything we did and didn't like about Master Chief's glorious re...

A Mass Effect TV Series? Here’s What We’d Want from 2021-11-30T23:27:18

Happy holidays! As we push into the final (huge) month of the Xbox year, we discuss Amazon's rumored Mass Effect TV show. Can it work? Who should it focus on? Who should star in it? Plus: Halo I...

Halo Infinite Multiplayer Arrives Early! from 2021-11-17T00:39:42

Our second episode this week tackles the biggest topic in the Xbox world right now: Halo Infinite. From the surprise early release of the free-to-play multiplayer suite to our impressions of the...

Xbox Creator Seamus Blackley Talks 20 Years of Xbox from 2021-11-15T17:00

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Forza Horizon Finally Gets its Due from 2021-11-09T22:40:44

Our Xbox crew spends a ton of time digging into the just-released masterpiece that is Forza Horizon 5, including why we love it, and we feel like it's finally getting its due as a series after a...

Is a Quake Reboot Bethesda’s Next Big Xbox-Exclusive FPS? from 2021-11-02T23:12:30

Is id Software moving onto Quake after Doom? Job postings suggest that might be the case, and we discuss what we'd like to see out of what would be Xbox's next major exclusive first-person shoot...

Halo Infinite: Reacting to the New Campaign Footage from 2021-10-26T22:22:41

With six minutes of new Halo Infinite campaign footage to chew on, we spend a lot of time in this episode reacting to the footage we've all been waiting over a year to see. We talk about the ope...

New Avowed Details Emerge as Xbox Celebrates 20 Years - Podcast Unlocked 516 from 2021-10-19T22:03:44

A plethora of new details about Avowed emerged this last week from Windows Central's Jez Corden who reports that it's deep into development and will feature destructible environments, and elemen...

Surprising No One, Forza Horizon 5 Is Awesome from 2021-10-12T23:19:27

It's the busy fall games season and we've got a LOT to talk about, from Forza Horizon 5 preview impressions (spoiler: it's absurdly good) to Back 4 Blood first impressions, the Grand Theft Auto ...

Xbox in Japan: Why We’re Optimistic from 2021-10-05T21:52:39

Xbox boss Phil Spencer reaffirms his commitment to supporting the Japanese game market and Japanese-developed games. We discuss what needs to happen and what we'd like to see. Plus: our impressi...

Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Is Glorious (So Far) from 2021-09-28T23:43:14

Two big topics dominate this week's episode. First and foremost is our recap and analysis of the first weekend of the second Halo Infinite multiplayer test flight. We were all incredibly impress...

This Fall Is FPS Heaven from 2021-09-21T21:38:03

Battlefield 2042's short delay has set up a heck of a Fall/holiday season for first-person shooter fans. We discuss each of the five major FPS games out between now and the end of the year: Far ...

Star Wars: KOTOR Is Back...but Not on Xbox from 2021-09-14T23:28:24

Beloved original Xbox classic Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (aka KOTOR) is back as...a timed PlayStation 5 exclusive? We discuss the strange circumstances of this long-awaited revival, ...

Alan Wake Is Back! from 2021-09-07T22:38:21

Alan Wake is back and we are incredibly excited. Will this lead to the long-awaited sequel? We discuss... Plus: it's time to give Psychonauts 2 its flowers after an incredible journey that began...

Analyzing Halo Infinite’s Release Date and Hardware Surprises from 2021-08-31T23:13:55

Halo Infinite finally has a release date, and it's not what any of us would've guessed. We analyze what the December date may or may not mean, celebrate both the unsurprising special-edition Hal...

Reacting to Xbox's Gamescom Showcase from 2021-08-25T17:18:52

We recorded this episode live immediately following the Xbox Showcase at Gamescom. We discuss why we thought this was a poor overall showing for Xbox due to pacing and notable game absences like...

GTA Remaster Rumor: Why We’re Excited from 2021-08-18T16:30

A credible rumor suggests that Rockstar is preparing to release an Unreal Engine remaster of the Grand Theft Auto 3/Vice City/San Andreas trilogy. We discuss the technical side of that, the fina...

Buckle Up for Xbox’s Big Gamescom Show from 2021-08-10T23:21:01

Xbox announces its big Gamescom event. We make our predictions for what we think we're going to see, along with what we think we might not see at this particular event. Plus: our highlights from...

Xbox's Great Weekend with Halo Infinite's Impressive Tech Preview and the Ascent from 2021-08-03T22:25:25

It was a big weekend for Xbox. In this episode we break down the different modes and experiences we tried in the Halo Infinite tech preview, share thoughts on The Ascent, and explore the questio...

Dead Space Remake: Is EA Back in Gamers' Good Graces? from 2021-07-27T22:08:03

EA's just-announced Dead Space remake leads us to discuss whether or not EA has turned the corner and started to re-earn gamers' trust. Plus: our impressions of Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbo...

We Need to Talk About Tom Clancy’s XDefiant from 2021-07-21T00:34:50

Reactions to Ubisoft's new Tom Clancy-universe-blending first-person shooter XDefiant have been polarizing, to say the least. We spend the bulk of the show discussing the controversial game anno...

FPS Games to Level Up...in the Cloud? from 2021-07-15T22:15

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Xbox Goes '90s from 2021-07-06T23:04:47

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Phil Spencer Interview: 20 Years of Xbox from 2021-06-30T00:02:22

We celebrate the 500th episode of IGN's long-running Xbox podcast in the best way we can think of: by hanging out with the Head of Xbox himself, Phil Spencer, who has been at Xbox since Day One....

E3 2021 Was Xbox’s Best E3 Ever from 2021-06-17T23:40:38

This episode was recorded live immediately after the Xbox Extended Showcase, hosted by Gamertag Radio's Parris Lilly. Parris joins us for this episode to discuss big games (like Halo Infinite, R...

12 Xbox E3 Predictions from 2021-06-08T21:28:01

As E3 2021 looms, it's time for our annual E3 predictions episode! We make a dozen total predictions about what we think we're going to see at Xbox's E3 press conference. And then make sure to j...

The Holiday 2021 Xbox Calendar Starts to Fill in from 2021-06-01T23:12:16

As E3 2021 looms, the big games are starting to show their hand. We discuss the recent gameplay reveals for Far Cry 6 and Dying Light 2 – both of which also got firm Fall release dates. Plus: Bu...

Outer Worlds' Xbox Future Just Got a Bit Clearer from 2021-05-25T22:55

Microsoft takes full control over Obsidian's Outer Worlds franchise from Private Division, so we discuss what that means for the future. Plus: Starfield's release window becomes clearer, No Man'...

Why We Love Mass Effect: Legendary Edition from 2021-05-19T00:29:17

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is out and we spend most of the show discussing it, from whether or not it was worth the wait (hint: it was), to what we think of Mass Effect 1's quality-of-life u...

Gears and Fable's Next-Gen Tech Revealed from 2021-05-12T00:28:15

As Fable and Gears of War's next-gen tech is revealed, we discuss what their new engines mean for the future of those franchises - and the franchises around them. Plus: our impressions of Reside...

Halo Infinite's Tempting PC Features from 2021-05-05T00:38:03

Halo Infinite details its impressive PC features and options, leading some of the Unlocked crew to ponder whether to stick with it on Xbox or move to PC. Plus: the Xbox Compatibility Team drops ...

Xbox Series X Goes Big on 120fps from 2021-04-27T21:36:56

The Xbox compatibility team delivers again by boosting a ton of fairly recent EA games -- including Battlefield V and Titanfall 2 -- up to 120fps on Xbox Series X. Plus: Respawn incubates a new ...

xCloud's Apple Launch Is Key to Xbox's Master Plan from 2021-04-20T22:32:02

Another big week for Xbox! We talk about why we think xCloud's long-awaited Apple/iOS rollout is key for the future of the Xbox platform, Discord turning down Microsoft's $10 billion offer, Psyc...

What if the Kojima-Xbox Rumor Is True? from 2021-04-13T22:47:44

The gaming community is buzzing about a hot rumor that Microsoft is in talks with legendary game developer Hideo Kojima to develop his next game for Xbox. We humor the rumor and discuss what it ...

Xbox Game Pass Is Getting Sony Exclusives Now from 2021-04-06T23:54:54

Xbox Game Pass is on such a roll that it's landing first-party Sony games now! MLB The Show 21 is a huge get for Game Pass. We discuss MLB's smart, forward-thinking move as well as the incredibl...

Should Call of Duty Go Back to WWII AGAIN? from 2021-03-30T21:59:52

With Sledgehammer reportedly back in the Call of Duty business and prepping a World War II-set video game for this year's entry in the series, we discuss whether we even want another WWII-set Co...

What Gotham Knights' Delay Might Mean for Rocksteady's Suicide Squad from 2021-03-23T22:44:32

One of 2021's big releases, Gotham Knights, just got pushed to 2022. We discuss what it means not just for that game, but for Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League as well. Plus: X...

Bethesda Makes it Rain on Xbox Game Pass from 2021-03-17T00:22:27

Bethesda held a fantastic roundtable discussion with Phil Spencer and some of the Xbox leadership team, and we discussed our impressions of the first big post-acquisition event, from Phil's comm...

Microsoft OFFICIALLY Acquires Bethesda. Now What? from 2021-03-10T00:01:44

Big Xbox news this week as European and American regulators sign off on Microsoft's acquisition of Zenimax and Bethesda, making the acquisition official. What will Microsoft do next? Which games...

Anthem Died So That Mass Effect and Dragon Age Might Live from 2021-03-03T00:00:34

Lots of BioWare news to discuss this week, from Anthem's cancellation to Henry Cavill (aka Superman aka Geralt)'s Mass Effect project to Dragon Age 4 no longer being a live-service game. Plus: X...

FPS Boost Continues Xbox's Back-Compat Mastery from 2021-02-23T23:07:21

The Xbox backwards compatibility team flexes their muscles again with FPS Boost, an unexpected and awesome new improvement to back-catalog games. We celebrate the new feature. Plus: Diablo 2's l...

Ex-Bungie Devs’ New (Old) FPS Is Controversial from 2021-02-17T00:13:21

We discuss the return of Six Days in Fallujah, a resurrection of a canceled 2009 game based on real-world events, including its A-list team of ex-Bungie developers and what they've said about th...

343's New Halo Project? We Want a Horror Game from 2021-02-10T00:34:20

With a job posting suggesting that 343 Industries is spinning up a new Halo game besides Halo Infinite, we speculate on what it might be – and decide we want a Halo horror game. Plus: our impres...

What We Think After Seeing Mass Effect: Legendary Edition from 2021-02-03T00:17:14

To quote a line from Halo 2 in describing Mass Effect: Legendary Edition: "There are those who said this day would never come. What are they to say now?" Yes, we're talking about the long-awaite...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 196: Your E3 2015 Xbox Predictions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Is Streaming the Future of Gaming? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Miranda and Brandin host Unlocked 403 in what feels like a very summer episode, which you can interpret as you will. The two discuss Hideo Kojima's comments on game streaming, the Gears 5 Tech T...

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 083: Ron Gosh Darn Gilbert from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Locksmiths break down the THQ auction/dissolution, talk about the new...

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 074: I'M GONNA WRECK IT from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Locksmiths Ryan McCaffrey and Mitch Dyer bring Naomi Kyle on board for a bit before Destin Legarie returns to his rightful Unlocked throne. David Ellis from 343 Industries stops by this week to ...

Unlocked 314: Destiny 2 Has Us Hooked and Tomb Raider Movie Reactions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, the crew talks about their Guardians, thoughts on the Tomb Raider trailer, and Fortnite (momentarily) ending the console war.

Making Sense of Microsoft's Averted Xbox Live Gold Disaster from 2021-01-27T02:48:34

What a week! There's so much to discuss on this episode, from Microsoft shockingly doubling the price of Xbox Live Gold only to just-as-shockingly walk it back later that same day, to the insane...

Where Will Ubisoft Take Star Wars? from 2021-01-20T04:15:49

The new Lucasfilm Games publishing umbrella once again dominates our conversation this week, as the first new non-EA Star Wars game in a decade gets announced. We discuss Ubisoft and Massive's u...

Will Bethesda's Indiana Jones Game Be an Xbox Exclusive? from 2021-01-13T02:18:04

Will the just-announced Indiana Jones game from Bethesda, Machinegames, and Todd Howard be an Xbox exclusive? We discuss this fascinating announcement. Plus: is Star Wars gearing up for life aft...

Discussing 10 Xbox Exclusives for 2021 from 2021-01-05T23:54:05

Happy New Year! On our first Unlocked episode of 2021, we look ahead to the (long) list of Xbox exclusives coming this year. Plus: Gears 5: Hivebusters rocks, Fortnite's developer moves into...a...

1-on-1 With Double Fine's Tim Schafer: Psychonauts 2, Being Acquired by Microsoft, and More! from 2020-12-22T20:00

Our final episode of 2020 is a special one! Ryan welcomes Tim Schafer, the head of Double Fine (aka one of the newest Xbox Game Studios), for a 40-minute conversation about life since being acqu...

Cyberpunk 2077's Current-Gen Nightmare + Perfect Dark Reboot Is Finally Real from 2020-12-16T02:32:11

Our penultimate show in 2020 is a big one! We spend the first half of the show discussing the nightmare scenario that is Cyberpunk 2077 on the current-gen consoles. After that, we dig into the b...

Analyzing BioWare's Big Shakeup from 2020-12-09T00:32

Digital Foundry's John Linneman and Gamertag Radio's Danny Peña join us to talk about all sorts of Xbox stuff this week! Topics include: the future of BioWare after their big studio leadership s...

What Will Cyberpunk 2077 Multiplayer Be Like? from 2020-12-02T01:08:29

What will Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer be like? Special guests Ray Apollo from Twitch and Cam Hawkins from DualShockers join Ryan and Brandin for an extra-fun episode that also discusses Microsoft...

Hitman Devs' James Bond Could Be the Best 007 Game Ever from 2020-11-24T23:23:40

The developer of Hitman has a new James Bond game in the works. We discuss why it could be the best Bond ever. Plus: Phil Spencer says an Xbox smart TV app is closer than we think, some of us wo...

Analyzing the Xbox Series X|S's Fast Start from 2020-11-18T02:07:19

Next-gen is now officially current-gen! The Xbox Series X and S are out, and we talk about our first week of living with them. Plus: we analyze Microsoft's big first-week numbers, address shorta...

Mass Effect's Future Just Got Brighter from 2020-11-11T01:03:16

It's the week you've been waiting for: the next-generation of Xbox has officially arrived with the Series X and Series S. We discuss the launches of Microsoft's two new consoles. Plus: EA and Bi...

Xbox Series X Final Impressions and Audience AMA from 2020-11-06T17:56:09

Welcome to a special two-hour episode of Unlocked that was recorded live with all of you, along with special guest panelist Parris Lilly from Gamertag Radio! We played the Series X for two hours...

The Winners and Losers of Cyberpunk 2077's New Delay from 2020-10-27T23:26:57

Cyberpunk 2077's last-minute delay affects everyone, from developers to gamers to media outlets alike. We sort through the fallout of this major news. Plus: a surprise Gears 5 update, Phil Spenc...

Xbox Series X Launch Lineup Reactions from 2020-10-21T00:41:15

Another busy week of Xbox news to discuss, from the Xbox Series X's launch lineup (to the best Xbox launch lineup in history) to what Phil Spencer said about Bethesda game exclusivity in a recen...

Our First Xbox Series X Game Impressions from 2020-10-13T23:56:33

We finally got to play a couple of proper Xbox Series X games. We give our impressions of those titles on the Series X, plus discuss The Medium's release date, Microsoft's new plan to get xCloud...

Xbox Series Should Totally Own Western RPGs from 2020-10-06T23:45:46

As inXile announces yet another Xbox Series RPG, we run down the Xbox's exclusive RPG and discuss how Xbox Series is going to be THE home for Western RPGs. Plus: the games we've been hyped-beyon...

Living With the Xbox Series X So Far from 2020-09-29T23:50:31

The fantastic Pikachulita joins our Xbox crew this week to discuss yet another big week of Xbox news! Topics include Ryan's life with the Xbox Series X in his house so far, Phil Spencer saying t...

Xbox Buying Bethesda Is a MEGATON from 2020-09-21T20:15:01

The Unlocked crew discusses the massive news of Microsoft buying ZeniMax Media (Bethesda Softworks, id Software, Arkane, and more!) the day before Xbox Series X and Series S consoles pre-orders ...

No, Bungie and Microsoft Are NOT Getting Remarried from 2020-09-16T00:33:21

We discuss the rumors of Microsoft trying to buy Bungie again (which Bungie quickly and sternly refuted), the leaked Xbox Series S presentation that never got to air, the backwards compatibility...

Reacting to Xbox Series X/S Price and Release Date from 2020-09-09T00:08:52

Gamertag Radio's Parris Lilly rejoins Unlocked to talk through the long-awaited Xbox Series S reveal, price, and release date – plus the alleged price for the Series X as well. Plus: The Witcher...

Halo Infinite's Fixer Is from Bungie's Old Guard from 2020-09-02T04:11:19

MC Fixer from the My Xbox and Me podcast joins us to discuss another big week of Xbox news, from longtime Bungie veteran Joseph Staten being brought in to help lead Halo Infinite's campaign to C...

Where Is The Batman in Gotham Knights and Rocksteady's Suicide Squad? from 2020-08-26T03:24:21

Special guest "Lord Cognito" from the Iron Lords Podcast joins us to discuss our reactions to the DC FanDome reveals of Gotham Knights and Rocksteady's Suicide Squad. Plus: our Battletoads impre...

Xbox's First-Party Masterpiece Is...Flight Simulator?? from 2020-08-18T22:35:45

Microsoft's first 10/10-rated game from IGN in quite some time comes from the most unexpected place: Microsoft Flight Simulator! Reviewer Seth Macy joins us to discuss the next-gen brilliance of...

Halo Infinite Is Delayed. Now What? from 2020-08-12T00:36:42

Major Xbox news this week! Halo Infinite gets delayed, so what does it mean for the franchise and for the Xbox Series X launch? Plus: Apple blocks Microsoft on Project xCloud, the Xbox Series S ...

xCloud Might Be Xbox's Secret Weapon from 2020-08-06T01:01:15

Project xCloud takes the next big step towards becoming a major part of the Xbox ecosystem, and we discuss how it's kind of like the "Xboy" handheld Xbox that we never got. Plus: the ramificatio...

More Thoughts on the Xbox Games Showcase from 2020-07-29T01:00:51

Now that we've had time to sit with big Xbox Games Showcase, we reflect back on the big event and discuss how we thought Microsoft did and whether or not Microsoft has a "Halo problem" after how...

What We Thought of the Xbox Games Showcase from 2020-07-23T23:39:28

IGN's Xbox crew (with special guest Parris Lilly) recaps and analyzes Microsoft's long-awaited Xbox Games Showcase. We talk Halo Infinite, Fable, and much, much more!

More Series X Talk With Xbox's Jason Ronald from 2020-07-15T01:06:09

Our Xbox crew reacts to the Ubisoft Forward event, including the Far Cry 6 reveal, Watch Dogs Legion and Assassin's Creed Valhalla contributing to an open-world bonanza this Fall, and what Valha...

Xbox Series X Games Showcase Predictions from 2020-07-08T03:42:31

Microsoft finally sets a date for their long-awaited Xbox Games Showcase, and we've got predictions for what we think we'll see. Plus: Microsoft is reportedly one of the companies interested in ...

Xbox Series S, Fable, and Perfect Dark Rumors Heat Up from 2020-06-30T23:42:42

Lots to discuss in the world of Xbox this week, from the rumored timing of the Xbox Series S/Lockhart announcement (plus what else we think will happen when that does), Halo Infinite returns a f...

EA's Disappointing Next-Gen Showing from 2020-06-23T01:04:35

Special guest panelist and known Kinect superfan Cicero Holmes joins the show this week to discuss a busy stretch of...

Talking Xbox Series X Smart Delivery With Microsoft's Jason Ronald from 2020-06-16T22:43:51

Xbox Series X Director of Program Management Jason Ronald from Microsoft stops by halfway through the show to talk about the Series X's Smart Delivery feature. Plus: Xbox gamer and D&D podcaster...

Xbox Lockhart Seems Real, but Is It Out This Year? from 2020-06-10T01:00

Parris Lilly from Gamertag Radio joins Ryan to discuss a busy week of Xbox news! Evidence of the Xbox Lockhart (aka Xbox Series S) surfaces, Bungie lays out the future of Destiny while job posti...

Xbox Doubles Down on Compatibility, Sony Backs Off from 2020-06-03T16:00

Spawn on Me host Kahlief Adams guest-hosts this week with Ryan, Miranda, and Destin as the Xbox crew discusses Xbox's and Sony's differing approaches to compatibility, EA's newly renewed exclusi...

Xbox Goes Unreal Engine 5 with inXile from 2020-05-27T00:05:10

First-party Xbox studio inXile confirms they'll be using Unreal Engine 5 for their next-gen RPG. We dissect what this means for that game and other Xbox Series X games from other newly acquired ...

Xbox Series X's Second Wave of Games and COVID-19 from 2020-05-19T23:29:54

IGN's Xbox team discusses Phil Spencer's recent comments about how COVID-19 might affect early 2021 games, the dates and details for Gamescom's all-digital event later this summer, the three cla...

Is 30fps OK on Xbox Series X? from 2020-05-13T00:01:33

Our Xbox crew debates whether or not 30fps is disappointing for Xbox Series X games in light of the Assassin's Creed Valhalla framerate revelation. Plus: more reactions to last week's Xbox event...

Xbox Series X Gameplay Showcase Analysis from 2020-05-07T20:09:38

Xbox's first big salvo of next-gen games has been fired, and we've got reactions and analysis to all of the big third-party game reveals and showcases – from the good to the bad to the stomach-c...

Don't Sleep on Gears Tactics from 2020-04-29T00:56:13

Our Xbox crew opens the show by talking about Gears Tactics, the new XCOM-style tactical strategy game from Xbox Game Studios that Xbox fans shouldn't sleep on. Plus: we discuss Xbox's impressiv...

A Smaller GTA 6 That Arrives Sooner? from 2020-04-23T00:06:41

On this week's Xbox podcast, the next Grand Theft Auto is in development, and we discuss the report that it may be a more "moderately sized" offering that's updated continuously. Plus: Microsoft...

Cyberpunk 2077 Will Be Around for a Long Time from 2020-04-14T23:12:40

Our Xbox team deep-dives on CD Projekt Red's big post-release DLC expansion plans for Cyberpunk 2077, the value of the ESRB's new loot box descriptor, a rumor about Mafia 2 and 3 remasters and t...

Phil Spencer Interview Analysis from 2020-04-07T23:29:34

Our Xbox crew analyzes what Head of Xbox Phil Spencer said during our interview with him on last week's episode. We think he said a lot in his clever, indirect way... Plus: an Inside Xbox news r...

Interview: Head of Xbox Phil Spencer, Talking Xbox Series X from 2020-04-01T19:00

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer makes his long-awaited return to Unlocked for an exclusive one-hour interview. We talk about Xbox Series X price, whether coronavirus could delay the console, the first...

Clarifying Xbox Series X’s Power from 2020-03-25T17:20:18

Our Xbox crew discusses the recently revealed Xbox Series X tech specs in more detail after some added context arrives in our inbox from a software developer. Plus: Bleeding Edge is another new ...

Xbox Series X’s Full Specs Have Us HYPED from 2020-03-17T23:33:03

Microsoft has revealed the full tech specs for Xbox Series X and we are pumped. We discuss the ingredients of the next-gen Xbox that have us the most hyped for the new console, from Xbox Velocit...

Developers Talk About Xbox Series X from 2020-03-10T21:46:07

Our Xbox crew celebrates the release of the fantastic Ori and the Will of the Wisps by discussing our final review impressions. Plus: developers talk to IGN about exactly what the Xbox Series X ...

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Is Fantastic So Far from 2020-03-04T00:45:37

Two of our crew have played the first couple hours of Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and they have nothing but good news to report. Plus: GDC's cancellation, Xbox Series X's Quick Resume feature...

Microsoft Isn’t Messing Around With Series X’s Power from 2020-02-26T00:18:59

We are EXCITED about the new Xbox Series X technical details, including the whopping 12 teraflops of computing power that the next-gen Xbox is packing. Plus: EA canceled another Star Wars projec...

This is How Xbox Could Win E3 2020 - Unlocked 431 from 2020-02-20T00:29:56

This week Parris joins us to discuss the latest interview with Phil Spencer about E3 2020, his plans for the Xbox Series X, and where he sees Microsoft in the competition against Sony. In additi...

Big Changes for GTA, Gears, and Anthem from 2020-02-11T23:37:43

Grand Theft Auto, Anthem, and Gears of War will be changing moving forward thanks to key staffing changes at the top for two of those and a major gameplay overhaul for the other. Plus: Activisio...

Perfect Dark Reboot Rumors Heating Up from 2020-02-05T00:28:28

It may still be winter but Xbox Series X talk is heating up! We discuss the "old thing" Microsoft's new studio, The Initiative, might be working on. Plus: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a hit, ...

If the KOTOR Rumors Are True, Who’s Making It? from 2020-01-28T23:21:18

We finally get a look at the back of the Xbox Series X - for real, this time - and discuss why someone might be in biiiiiiig trouble. Plus: a new rumor about a sort-of remake of Star Wars: Knigh...

DOOM Eternal is F*****g Awesome from 2020-01-21T21:43:27

Ryan played three hours of Doom Eternal and gushes about it. Plus: a Splinter Cell veteran returns to Ubisoft - so what does it mean for the future of the franchise? Also, Dying Light 2 joins De...

It Runs in the Xbox Family from 2020-01-15T00:12:59

We're only on our second episode of the year and it's already time to talk about E3! This week the Unlocked crew discusses Sony's absence from E3 2020, Microsoft's exclusives launch plan, game d...

Welcome to the Year of Xbox from 2020-01-07T22:09:50

We kick off 2020 - The Year of Xbox, in our opinions - by taking a look at a new report that gives us an idea of just how powerful the Xbox Series X will be. Plus: Microsoft stands poised to go ...

Our Xbox Game of the Decade Picks from 2019-12-20T00:44:55

On our final episode of the year and of the decade we look back on our favorite Xbox games of the decade, including both first-party exclusives and memorable third-party offerings. Plus: a recap...

Xbox Series X Reactions and Analysis from 2019-12-13T21:41:04

Emergency Unlocked episode! We simply HAVE to talk about Microsoft's big announcement at The Game Awards, in which they announced both the name of Project Scarlett and what it looks like. It's t...

Project Scarlett's Lockhart Version Returns from 2019-12-10T23:35:54

Huge week of Xbox news! Project Scarlett's lower-cost option, Lockhart, is back in play. We discuss what it means for Xbox's next-gen efforts. Plus: the Xbox finally gets a proper Major League B...

Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox Scarlett Will Have to Wait from 2019-11-26T22:00:42

Lots of Scarlett next-gen talk this week! Hear why Cyberpunk 2077 won't be coming to Scarlett as soon as we think - and neither will VR. Plus: leaked concept art gives us our first glimpse of Pl...

X019 Recap: What We Liked and What We Didn't from 2019-11-19T21:41:07

On this blazin' episode of our Xbox show, we look back at Xbox's past this week as the original Xbox turns 18, sharing our favorite (not best, although they're often one and the same!) games fro...

How Big Will X019 Be? from 2019-11-12T23:01:04

Microsoft's big X019 fan event in London is imminent and we've got lots of details, including which TWO DOZEN games are playable there. Plus: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is curiously omitted fr...

Xbox Scarlett Games List Gets Longer + Diablo 4 Impressions from 2019-11-05T22:46:49

Lots of huge Xbox news to discuss this week, from Ubisoft games that are now coming to Xbox Scarlett (Watch Dogs Legion, Rainbow Six Quarantine, and Gods & Monsters) to Scarlett games we'll have...

Talking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare With One of its Stars from 2019-10-29T23:15:56

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Chad Michael Collins joins us in the second half of the show this week for an interview about acting in one of the biggest games of the year. That interview starts a...

The One About The Outer Worlds, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and the Elite Series 2 Controller from 2019-10-23T01:47:16

#ad #TacoBellPartner First we show off Taco Bell's new Eclipse Xbox One X giveaway bundle (with the new Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller!), and then we discuss Obsidian's new RPG The Outer Worlds ...

Developer Interview: The Outer Worlds from 2019-10-15T14:51:07

We're joined by two developers from The Outer Worlds, the new first-person RPG from new Xbox first-party studio Obsidian Entertainment: co-director Leonard Boyarsky and narrative designer Nittai...

Xbox Scarlett vs. PS5: More Details Emerge from 2019-10-08T21:57:31

New PlayStation 5 details emerge – particularly about the controller – so we discuss what it might mean for the Scarlett's gamepad. Plus: Brandin finished reviewing Ghost Recon Breakpoint and ta...

Gearbox and Troy Baker's Bizarre Feud from 2019-10-01T21:45:56

Microsoft Flight Simulator. Yes, MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR! We discuss why it probably belongs on your radar. Plus: Bungie's future after Destiny, Ghost Recon Breakpoint's launch, and Gearbox's...

Inside Xbox Recap + Gears 5 Spoilercast from 2019-09-26T01:12:53

We're shot out of a cannon this week! Our Xbox crew recaps the news from this week's Inside Xbox, highlighted by the public Project xCloud preview. Plus: the rumored Batman: Court of Owls game, ...

E3 May Be About to Get Better from 2019-09-17T22:01:33

Ryan and Brandin discuss and analyze the week's Xbox news, including the big changes proposed for E3 2020 and how they should make the event better, Ubisoft's doubling-down on large-scale blockb...

Nintendo and Microsoft, Sitting in a Tree... from 2019-09-09T23:22:42

Our Xbox crew gives in-depth impressions of Gears 5's multiplayer as well as Borderlands 3. Plus: a surprising departure at Bethesda/Zenimax, a bit more on the next Resident Evil project, and th...

Gears 5 Restores First-Party Order on Xbox from 2019-09-04T22:57:05

Our Xbox crew discusses the Gears 5 campaign now that the review embargo has lifted (don't worry, no spoilers!). Plus: our impressions of Ghost Recon Breakpoint after playing six hours of it, Cy...

Xbox @ Gamescom Reactions from 2019-08-27T23:42:10

Destin and Brandin return from Gamescom and talk to Ryan about everything they saw there - including a playable build of Marvel's Avengers. Plus: Mortal Kombat's crazy new DLC characters, first ...

Phil Spencer Hints at New Xbox Scarlett Standard from 2019-08-21T22:56:14

On this week's Xbox show, new talent takes over Halo Infinite, Phil Spencer gives an idea of what to expect performance-wise from Xbox Scarlett, Gears 5 comes out swinging at Gamescom, PUBG does...

Comings and Goings in the World of Xbox from 2019-08-13T21:09:45

Lots of industry news to cover on this week's Xbox show! The former head of DOOM developer id Software has landed in an unexpected new location. Plus: Hello Games mastermind Sean Murray has star...

Monster Hunter's Iceborne Expansion Has More Than Cool Monsters - Unlocked 405 from 2019-08-06T22:23:05

IGN's Monster Hunter expert Casey DeFreitas makes her Unlocked debut to give her impressions on the upcoming Monster Hunter World: Iceborne expansion. Plus, the crew discusses 343's commitment t...

The First Halo Infinite Easter Egg Has Been Found from 2019-07-30T20:19:33

A keen-eyed Halo fan discovered an interesting audio Easter egg hiding in the Halo Infinite E3 trailer. We play it for you and speculate about what it means. Plus: the Xbox Dashboard is getting ...

Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Why Did Square Ditch Xbox? from 2019-07-16T21:31:03

As we break in our brand-new studio, our Xbox crew discusses why Square seems to have had a change of plans with regard to an Xbox release of Final Fantasy VII Remake. Plus: the director of Halo...

Halo Outpost Discovery Event Reactions from 2019-07-09T22:15:07

On this week's Xbox show, we give our hands-on impressions from the first weekend of the Halo Outpost Discovery fan experience, discuss a new Batman release from Rocksteady (not a new game, sadl...

One Xbox Scarlett Console vs. Two: What It Means from 2019-07-02T23:02:05

As rumors suggest that Xbox Scarlett is now one console instead of two, we discuss what that means for Xbox heading into the next generation. Plus: Alan Wake 2 is a lot more possible now than it...

Rod Fergusson Talks Gears 5 With Us from 2019-06-25T23:18:30

Gears 5 boss Rod Fergusson joins us for an entire show of Gears talk, from taking over the beloved franchise from Epic to Gears Tactics to Gears 5 to Project Scarlett, and more!

Xbox E3 Recap Part 2 (Avengers, 12 Minutes and More!) from 2019-06-18T20:00

We continue our Xbox E3 recap by discussing most of the rest of Xbox's press conference announcements, including Bleeding Edge, Ori 2, Minecraft Dungeons, Gears 5, Blair Witch, Battletoads, and ...

Xbox E3 Recap Part 1 (With Kumail Nanjiani) from 2019-06-17T22:36:41

Film and TV star Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley, The Big Sick, Men in Black: International, Stuber) joins our live-from-E3 episode to recap Microsoft's biggest Xbox E3 announcements. We'll deep...

Discussing Ubisoft's Big Pre-E3 Leak from 2019-06-04T19:27:23

On this week's Xbox show, we discuss the biggest E3 leak so far in Watch Dogs 3, gush over the just-released Outer Wilds, address Rainbow Six Siege's plan for next-gen, and more!

Our Xbox E3 Predictions from 2019-05-28T21:59:26

On this week's Xbox show, it's time once again for a beloved pre-E3 tradition: making our Xbox E3 predictions! We discuss what could happen with regard to Xbox Scarlett's release date and specs,...

Making Sense of Call of Duty’s Development Drama from 2019-05-21T00:02:34

On this week's Xbox show, Sony and Microsoft announced a partnership. Yes, you read that right! We talk about their mutual cloud-gaming initiative. Plus: Call of Duty's development gets thrown i...

Red Dead Online Is Finally Out of Beta With Interesting New Features from 2019-05-14T21:30

On this week's Xbox show, the crew discusses their Rage 2 impressions and their thoughts on Red Dead Online's official launch and all the new content coming with ...

What Will Ghost Recon and Call of Duty Be Like When They Return? from 2019-05-07T21:22:34

Ghost Recon appears to be returning soon, as does Call of Duty. We debate what each might look like. Plus: Sea of Thieves Anniversary Update impressions, PlatinumGames laments how Microsoft has ...

The Madden Curse Is Coming for Chiefs Fans from 2019-04-30T19:49:37

On this week's Xbox show, willl the Sonic the Hedgehog movie set video game movies back a decade or turn them into high art? Plus: Kansas City Chiefs fans have to reckon with the Madden Curse as...

The Force Seems Strong With Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order from 2019-04-23T21:20:32

Our Xbox crew gives our impressions of the just-released Mortal Kombat 11, discusses Respawn's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and why we're optimistic about it, speculates on the motive behind the...

Are You Ready for Assassin's Creed Vikings? from 2019-04-09T23:05:36

Ubisoft seems to have teased the next Assassin's Creed game in The Division 2! We discuss the apparent Viking theme and its likely next-gen debut. Plus: Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold might b...

What We Want From Borderlands 3 from 2019-04-02T20:39:03

Lots to discuss this week! James Duggan's impressions of The Division 2 and how it compares to other loot shooters. Plus: our headliner is Borderlands 3. It's finally official, but what kind of ...

How Elder Scrolls Helped Xbox Become Great from 2019-03-26T20:42:30

Our Xbox podcast crew gives detailed impressions of the just-released Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice as well as Remedy's upcoming third-person action game Control. Plus: a look back at the Elder Scro...

Left 4 Dead Returns...Sort Of from 2019-03-19T19:49:08

Original Left 4 Dead developer Turtle Rock Studios returns with a game that sounds an awful lot like Left 4 Dead...literally and figuratively. Plus: we try to predict Bethesda's just-announced E...

What EA's E3 Absence Means for Microsoft from 2019-03-13T22:00

Another major publisher decides to skip its E3 press conference in 2019. We discuss what we think EA's decision means for Microsoft. Plus: Halo MCC gets Reach, Mortal Kombat 11 goes for the gust...

The Disc-Less Xbox One: Price Predictions and More from 2019-03-06T23:00

A new report suggests the disc-less Xbox One S will be announced next month. We speculate on price, who it's aimed at, and more! Plus: Borderlands 3, Apex Legends' sweet revenge for Respawn, and...

Xbox's Nintendo Switch Play Is its Boldest Move Yet from 2019-02-27T23:00

We dive deep into the credible rumors surrounding Microsoft bringing Xbox Game Pass to the Nintendo Switch. Plus: Microsoft considered hiring Gearbox to make Halo 4. How would THAT have changed ...

Anthem and Crackdown 3: The Good, Bad, and Ugly from 2019-02-20T23:00

Our Xbox crew deep-dives into Xbox's two biggest new releases, Anthem and Crackdown 3. Plus: BioWare says Mass Effect will return, but how and when? We discuss...

Apex Legends Staggering Success Is More Than Just Hype from 2019-02-13T23:00

IGN's Xbox crew discusses Apex Legends enormous success and it's potential, the future of EA, and a traveling Halo Amusement Park that may be headed your way.

Making Sense of Xbox Live on Switch, Apex Legends, and More! from 2019-02-06T23:00

Our Xbox crew has a lot to chew on this week! Apex Legends reactions and impressions, Crackdown 3 impressions, Xbox Live's stunning extension to Nintendo Switch, Xbox's big E3 2019, and more!

Anthem's VIP Demo: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from 2019-01-30T23:00

Three major games dominate the water-cooler conversation this week, including the controversial Anthem VIP demo, plus the releases of Resident Evil 2 and Kingdom Hearts 3.

EA and Star Wars: What Went Wrong from 2019-01-23T23:00

EA has been having a tough time with Star Wars: What went wrong and can it be fixed? Our Xbox crew discusses that and more on this week's show.

What the Bungie-Activision Split Means for Xbox Fans from 2019-01-16T23:00

Bungie is now a free agent. Here's what it means for Xbox fans. Will Microsoft buy Bungie again? Will Destiny 3 happen? What's after Destiny? Plus: Phil Spencer briefly mentions the future at CE...

Our Most Anticipated Xbox Games of 2019 from 2019-01-09T23:00

IGN's Xbox team kicks off the new year by discussing some of the games we're most excited about. Plus: one new Alien game not for Xbox and one that is, From Software's mystery new games, and mor...

Xbox in 2018: The Year in Review from 2018-12-19T23:00

Our Xbox crew looks back on all aspects of the Xbox world in 2018, from games to studio acquisitions to services and much more! Plus: a look ahead to the fast start we're set to get off to in 20...

What The Game Awards Meant for Xbox Fans from 2018-12-12T23:00

Our Xbox crew recaps last week's Game Awards, reacting an analyzing the biggest Xbox-related announcements. Plus: tune in for a bonus Let's Play of Below with creative director Kris Piotrowski!

If Not Superman, What Is Rocksteady Up To? from 2018-12-05T23:00

Our Xbox crew makes some last-minute Game Awards predictions that are sure to be comically wrong. Plus: Rocksteady says they're not doing a Superman game. So what ARE they up to? Also: BioWare t...

Why E3 2020 Is Critical for Xbox from 2018-11-28T23:00

Microsoft's planets are all aligning towards E3 2020. We explain why it will be the most important moment in the last decade of Xbox. Plus: Red Dead Online impressions, The Initiative's big new ...

What Sony's E3 Absence Means for Xbox from 2018-11-21T23:00

Our Xbox crew discusses Sony's big E3 decision and what it means for Microsoft. Plus: in-depth Fallout 76 impressions, the rumored new disc-less Xbox One, and more!

IGN's Red Dead 2 Spoilercast from 2018-11-19T17:00

Tina Amini is joined by Destin Legarie, Jon Ryan, and Casey DeFreitas to talk about all of the Red Dead 2 spoilers that need to be talked about!

Recapping X018: The Best of Xbox's Big Fan Event – Unlocked 370 from 2018-11-14T23:00

Microsoft's jam-packed X018 fan event brought with it a ton of new announcements. We react to and break down the TWO new studio acquisitions, Winter of Arcade, Crackdown 3's multiplayer mode and...

Dear EA, Re: Titanfall 3... from 2018-11-08T18:20:20

Our Xbox crew discusses what TWO games Respawn looks set to release this year and how to make sure Titanfall 3 doesn't get Titanfall 2'd. Plus: Forza Horizon 4's impressive sales feat, why NDAs ...

With Red Dead 2, Rockstar's Done It Again from 2018-10-31T22:00

With Red Dead Redemption 2 finally out, we discuss its huge debut as well as the crazy things we've been doing inside its Old West world. Plus: Grand Theft Auto's future, Xbox Game Pass heads to...

Blackout Has Re-Energized Call of Duty from 2018-10-24T22:00

FPS/Battle Royale expert James Duggan joins Unlocked this week to discuss Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout mode after handling IGN's Blackout mode review. Is it Baby's First Battle Royale, o...

You Can Play Xbox For a Good Cause from 2018-10-17T22:00

Longtime Xbox fan and military veteran Jeff Bartrom stops by to talk about Operation Supply Drop and 8-Bit Salute, the charity that helps active and retired military service members through vide...

A Day with Fallout 76 from 2018-10-11T00:14:28

We discuss our day playing Bethesda's big new RPG. Plus: Impressions of Hitman 2, discussion of Microsoft's new Project xCloud initiative, Microsoft's apparent new studio acquisition, and much m...

Is Assassin's Creed Odyssey The Best in The Series? from 2018-10-03T19:00

We talk AC Odyssey, Red Dead Redemption 2 and the return of the Xbox XO event!

Unlocked Episode 363 from 2018-09-26T22:00

We discuss our hands-on impressions with Rockstar's latest, from hunting to battling wolves to horseback riding to shooting dudes in the eye. Plus: our reactions to Telltale's closure, Devil May...

Unlocked Episode 362 from 2018-09-19T22:00

We discuss Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's just-completed Blackout battle royale mode beta. It was better than anyone expected, and it may not only make people forget about the lack of a campaign, b...

Unlocked Episode 361 from 2018-09-12T22:00

Our Xbox crew discusses Xbox Skill, which will integrate Alexa and other household-voice-control devices into Xbox One in the wake of Kinect's demise. Plus: THQ Nordic acquires Kingdoms of Amalu...

Unlocked Episode 360 from 2018-09-05T22:00

Forza Horizon 4 creative director Ralph Fulton joins us for the entire show to talk about everything Horizon, including topping themselves every time out, where their Halo and Hot Wheels collabo...

Unlocked Episode 359 from 2018-08-31T20:43:44

Our Xbox crew looks at Xbox's potentially revolutionary new All Access program. Plus: Microsoft might not be done buying studios, Cyberpunk 2077 demo reactions, and more!

Unlocked Episode 358 from 2018-08-22T22:00

Our Xbox crew discusses the ever-deepening relationship between Forza and Halo, what we thought of the Doom Eternal gameplay reveal (hint: HNNNNNNNNG!), new Xbox announcements from Gamescom, som...

Unlocked 357 from 2018-08-15T22:06:33

We chat with Red Dead Redemption 2 expert Jon Ryan about other secrets from the gameplay trailer, Fallout 76 is looking a lot more fun, and we spent more time with Shadow of the Tomb ...

Unlocked Episode 356 from 2018-08-08T22:00

Our Xbox crew digs in on the week's Xbox news, including Crackdown 3 being "pretty much done," the Halo TV series starring Master Chief after all, Superman wanting to play Geralt, Call of Duty: ...

Unlocked Episode 355 from 2018-08-01T22:00

Our Xbox crew gives in-depth impressions of No Man's Sky on Xbox One. Plus: Epic Games's enormous Fortnite-fueled valuation, whether EA would or should make Battlefield Royale a standalone game,...

Unlocked Episode 354 from 2018-07-25T22:00

Our Xbox crew dives deep on the latest Xbox Scarlet next-gen rumor. Plus: Impressions of the Halo arcade game, Xbox's milestone fiscal year, QuakeCon details, Fallout 76 beta news, and more!

Unlocked Episode 353 from 2018-07-18T22:00

Our Xbox crew dissects a new report on the state of Crackdown 3 and looks at what its future potential is. Plus: Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is getting not one but two multiplayer betas, Sea of Th...

Unlocked Episode 352 from 2018-07-11T21:57:05

Our Xbox crew catches up on the week's news, including the green-lighting of Showtime's Halo TV series, EA Motive's new Star Wars project, Anthem's much-appreciated gameplay tweak, Dead Island 2...

Unlocked Episode 351 from 2018-06-27T23:15:27

Our Xbox crew looks at the new summer game releases in a normally dry time of year for gaming. Plus: we debate Gears (of War) 5's name change, discuss Minecraft's Xbox/Switch cross-play, salute ...

Unlocked Episode 350 from 2018-06-20T23:10:09

Xbox had a stellar E3 and there's a lot to break down, including: Halo Infinite and the future of Halo, Phil Spencer's next-gen console acknowledgement, Microsoft's first-party studio shopping s...

Unlocked Episode 349 from 2018-06-06T23:33:05

We've got one more show for you before we head down to E3, and there is much to discuss! Is Microsoft buying Playground Games? Plus: several new games have been announced, leaked, or announced a...

Unlocked Episode 348 from 2018-05-31T17:29:53

It's that time of year again! We've got a dozen E3 predictions for Xbox heading into the biggest gaming event of 2018. Plus: a bit of Fallout 76 talk as well. Thanks to our sponsor this week, Hi...

Unlocked Episode 347 from 2018-05-25T02:11:01

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 announced Halo: Fireteam Raven arcade g...

Unlocked Episode 346 from 2018-05-17T21:50:35

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, and some E3 news.  Thanks to our spon...

Unlocked Episode 345 from 2018-05-10T19:41:07

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 in Santa Monica, an old favorite ge...

Unlocked Episode 344 from 2018-05-03T18:30:03

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 Halo vehicles ever, and more! Than...

Unlocked Episode 343 from 2018-04-26T00:27:25

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 multiplayer maps ever. Thanks to our sponsor...

Unlocked Episode 341 from 2018-04-12T19:22:13

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 360 games get Xbox One X enhancements...

Unlocked Episode 340 from 2018-04-05T00:37:17

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 returns, more original Xbox games are ...

Unlocked Episode 339 from 2018-03-28T21:37:14

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 here. We also talk about A Way Out...

Unlocked Episode 338 from 2018-03-21T17:51:24

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 of upcoming ID@Xbox games includin...

Unlocked Episode 337 from 2018-03-15T20:45:37

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: Black Ops 4 runs from Red Dead Redemp...

Unlocked Episode 336 from 2018-03-08T17:16:13

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 of Duty: Black Ops 4 appear to bot...

Unlocked Episode 335 from 2018-03-01T18:19:36

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 bundle, and some stuff that's making u...

Unlocked Episode 334 from 2018-02-22T16:00

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, gushing about Ys's long-awaited (b...

Unlocked Episode 333 from 2018-02-16T22:31:10

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 might look like, and much more!

Unlocked Episode 332 from 2018-02-08T00:55:21

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 rumor reactions, PUBG's new console ...

Unlocked Episode 331 from 2018-02-01T01:57:12

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 impressions, discussion of Anthem's...

Unlocked Live Special Edition (2018) from 2018-01-26T18:00

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 rank the best Xbox 360 games of all-...

Unlocked Episode 330 from 2018-01-25T19:19:10

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. Plus: what a potential Duke Nukem mov...

Unlocked Episode 329 from 2018-01-18T22:55:48

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 itself. Plus: rumors of a new Xbox One E...

Unlocked Episode 328 from 2018-01-11T18:22:29

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 update details, and more!

Unlocked Episode 327 from 2018-01-04T00:41:42

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, the last tie to Kinect is severed, a...

Unlocked: 2017 Xbox Year in Review from 2017-12-25T17:00

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 to Xbox's exciting prospects for 2...

Unlocked Episode 326 from 2017-12-14T01:10:26

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 play Metal Gear Survive, and much mor...

Unlocked Episode 325 from 2017-12-07T01:06:32

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 getting Amazon Alexa integration, and...

Unlocked Episode 324 from 2017-11-30T01:13:31

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 "sunsetting" of Marvel Heroes Omega, and t...

Are Loot Boxes Illegal Gambling? - Unlocked 323 from 2017-11-27T21:51:03

This week, the crew talks about Black Friday deals, the Xbox One X, and more on the ongoing loot box drama. 

Unlocked Episode 322 from 2017-11-16T20:58:15

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 year's Game Awards, what original Xbo...

Phil Spencer on Xbox's First-Party Future – Unlocked 321 from 2017-11-09T19:10:35

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, more Xbox One X-enhanced 360 games, an...

Unlocked Episode 320 from 2017-11-02T01:23:28

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 One release date, gifting digital ga...

Unlocked Episode 319 from 2017-10-26T20:17:51

On this week's Xbox show, we mourn the Kinect after its official discontinuation, discuss this week's original Xbox backward compatibility news, give impressions of Assassin's Creed Origins and ...

Unlocked Episode 318 from 2017-10-18T22:58:41

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 uncertain future at EA for Amy Hennig. Plu...

Unlocked Episode 317 from 2017-10-12T17:54:18

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, the hidden Master Chief inside every...

Unlocked Episode 316 from 2017-10-05T00:57:42

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, and our thoughts on Forza Motorspo...

Unlocked Episode 315 from 2017-09-28T16:53:37

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 doubles down on "games as a service,...

Unlocked 313: Destiny 2's Player Count, PUBG's Sea of Thieves Water + More! from 2017-09-13T23:07:54

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 PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is getting Sea of T...

Unlocked Episode 312 from 2017-09-07T14:00

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, Call of Duty's future possibly bei...

Unlocked Episode 311 from 2017-08-30T23:19:29

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 Park: The Fractured But Whole's ES...

Unlocked Episode 310: Recapping Xbox's Gamescom Briefing from 2017-08-21T22:08:31

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 expecting, some family-friendly Kinect rema...

Unlocked Episode 309 from 2017-08-15T18:36:44

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 announces a new game out very soon, a...

Unlocked Episode 308 from 2017-08-08T18:30:38

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. Plus: Titanfall's future, Rainbow Six ...

Unlocked Episode 307: More Wolfenstein, BioWare News and More! from 2017-08-04T20:52:32

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 Gaspur, and more.

Unlocked Episode 306 from 2017-07-27T00:36:05

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 concerns, the best-selling games of June...

Unlocked Episode 305 from 2017-07-19T17:35:12

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 Hearts gets a release window...but ...

Unlocked Episode 304 from 2017-07-12T16:11:36

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 for the X, Star Wars Battlefront 2 be...

Unlocked Episode 303: Xbox Game Pass Gets Better from 2017-07-05T22:59:20

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 act of generosity, and more!

Unlocked Episode 302 from 2017-06-29T02:30:20

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 co-creator of Limbo and Inside look...

Unlocked Episode 301: More Xbox One X and Xbox E3 Reactions from 2017-06-22T01:34:49

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 thoughts of the Xbox One X, Sea of Thieves...

Unlocked Episode 300: Our Xbox E3 Reactions from 2017-06-16T00:31:41

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, headlined by the Xbox One X. Enjoy...

Unlocked 299: Our Xbox E3 Predictions from 2017-06-08T02:00:31

Four Unlocked hosts. Twelve Xbox predictions -- some safe, some...a bit nuts. Plus the rest of the week's Xbox news!

Unlocked Episode 298: Our Far Cry 5 Reactions from 2017-05-31T23:27:52

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 surprising indie purchase, and muc...

Unlocked 297: Analyzing Red Dead Redemption 2's Delay from 2017-05-25T01:05:54

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 deal; BioWare's future is clearer, ...

Unlocked #296: What Are We Going to See From Halo at E3? from 2017-05-16T22:20:05

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.

Unlocked 295: What Is Mass Effect's Future? from 2017-05-11T18:21:02

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 Boxe...

Unlocked 294: Darksiders Hands-On Impressions + Sea of Thieves New Details from 2017-05-04T17:42:16

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, ne...

Unlocked Episode 293 from 2017-04-26T23:49:18

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 Du...

Unlocked 292: Battlefront 2’s Story, Telltale Guardians, and Prey Impressions from 2017-04-20T17:03:37

This week, the crew digs into the upcoming Star Wars game, the strong opening of the next Telltale series, and Prey thoughts.

Unlocked 291: Top 5 Xbox One Games, Yooka-Laylee, and Kinect Memories from 2017-04-13T00:08:44

This week, the crew chats about the best games on the console, the spiritual successor to Banjo, and the highs and lows of Kinect.

Unlocked Episode 290: Analyzing Scorpio's Tech Specs from 2017-04-06T19:32:07

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 ...

Unlocked Episode 289: Destiny 2 Reactions, What's Next for Mass Effect, and More! from 2017-03-30T00:17:29

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!

Unlocked 288: Mass Effect: Andromeda's Highs and Lows from 2017-03-23T21:44:46

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'.

Unlocked Episode 287: Our Picks for Gaming's Oscars (the BAFTAs) from 2017-03-15T23:44:32

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 ...

Unlocked Episode 286: Destiny's Smart Sequel Setup from 2017-03-10T00:24:10

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 dat...

Unlocked Episode 285: Phil Spencer Joins Us, Talks Scorpio from 2017-03-02T00:45:57

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer sits in for the entire show and answers our questions about Project Scorpio, E3, Xbox Game Pass, and more! Don't miss this episode!

Unlocked Episode 284: We Played Mass Effect Andromeda from 2017-02-23T14:00

We finally got to play a few hours of Mass Effect Andromeda. We spend a good chunk of time discussing it in a totally spoiler-free way. We also got to play the first hour of Prey and offer the s...

Unlocked 283: Our Ghost Recon & Halo Wars 2 Impressions from 2017-02-16T08:01

We reflect on our experiences – both positive and negative – with the recent Ghost Recon Wildlands closed beta and then Ryan gives his take on Halo Wars 2 now that he's finished it. Plus: Destin...

Unlocked Episode 282: Will Playground's New Game Be an Xbox Exclusive? from 2017-02-09T00:14:56

Our Xbox experts discuss Forza Horizon developer Playground Games' new non-racing second project, including where we might see it and what tech it might (or might not) use. Plus: tips for attend...

Unlocked 281: Where's the Hype for Halo Wars 2? from 2017-02-02T00:54:11

Our Xbox crew wonders why there's no buzz for Halo Wars 2, speculates about BioWare's Destiny-sounding new IP, pieces together EA's E3 2017 lineup, analyzes the ramifications of Zenimax's $500 m...

Unlocked Episode 280: Managing Scorpio Expectations from 2017-01-26T01:17:17

Our Xbox crew reacts to new Scorpio tech info, celebrates Prey's (fairly close!) release date and what it means for the inevitable Wolfenstein sequel, discusses Playdead's teaser for their new (...

Unlocked Episode 279: Predicting Scorpio's Launch Lineup from 2017-01-20T01:02:28

This week, the crew chats about a strange Gears of War lawsuit, and predicts Scorpio's launch lineup.

Unlocked Episode 278: What Scalebound's Cancellation Means for Xbox from 2017-01-12T22:56

On this week's episode, the crew talks through Scalebound's cancellation, a Halo game that never was, and Mass Effect: Andromeda at CES!

Unlocked Episode 277: Our Most Anticipated Xbox Games for 2017 from 2017-01-05T01:20:25

Fresh back from the holidays, our Xbox crew reconvenes to discuss what we played over the break, as well as what game we're most excited for in 2017. Red Dead Redemption 2, State of Decay 2, Cup...

Unlocked 276: Ask Us Anything (Well, Like 6 Things) from 2016-12-21T17:26:08

On this week's Xbox show, we field a bunch of questions from the kind folks in the Unlocked Facebook group in our final episode of 2016. Plus: catching up on the Xbox news we missed last week. H...

Unlocked Episode 275: Our Xbox Predictions for 2017 from 2016-12-16T00:10:09

On this week's Xbox show, we quickly see how we did with our 2016 Xbox predictions before launching into our bold Xbox predictions for 2017. Scorpio games, release date, Minecraft 2, Destiny 2, ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 274: Ideas for an 'Xbox Experience' Event from 2016-12-08T01:18:47

We wonder if Microsoft might be readying a PlayStation Experience-like event for Xbox fans to be timed along with Scorpio's launch in 2017. Plus: Duke Nukem makes Bulletstorm great again, our su...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 273: Our Xbox Holiday Wishes from 2016-12-01T20:26:27

We ask Santa Spencer for some Xbox gifts as the holiday season gets in full swing. Plus: the Halo TV project returns...sort of, some neat stuff to play in December, and more!

Podcast Unlocked Episode 272: Our Halo 6 Predictions from 2016-11-24T01:42:29

On this week's Xbox show, as Halo 5 boss Josh Holmes leaves 343 Industries, we wonder where the studio might take Halo 6. Plus: October's software sales rankings, The Walking Dead's return, a cu...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 271: Our Original Xbox Memories from 2016-11-17T01:03:43

On this week's Xbox show, we give our impressions so far on Watch Dogs 2 and Dishonored 2. Plus: we spend most of the show reminiscing about the original Xbox in the wake of the console's 15-yea...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 270: Debating Mass Effect Andromeda from 2016-11-10T01:04:21

We learn more story details about Mass Effect Andromeda and debate whether or not we want it to be a three-part trilogy or a single-game experience. Plus: our thoughts on Titanfall 2, the Tomb R...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 269: Marty's Mass Effect Adventure from 2016-10-26T22:38:29

We discuss Bethesda's public proclamation to not facilitate Day 1 reviews of their games anymore, talk about the upcoming Skyrim Monopoly board game, chronicle Marty's adventures playing Mass Ef...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 268: Red Dead Reactions & Gears 4 Spoilercast from 2016-10-20T21:49:38

On this week's Xbox show, we react to the teaser, announcement, and trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2. Plus: Xbox wins NPD again, Xbox superfan and military veteran Jeff Bartrom sits in to discu...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 267: Waiting for Cuphead from 2016-10-12T23:52:41

On this week's Xbox show, we talk about why Cuphead's delay isn't a big deal and what we think the developers should (or shouldn't) do until it comes out. Plus: Mass Effect Andromeda's release d...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 266: Gears of War 4 Is Awesome from 2016-10-06T01:10:06

We give our spoiler-free impressions of Gears of War 4, delight in the completely unexpected announcement of Voodoo Vince's return, break down Phil Spencer's recent quotes about Scorpio (includi...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 265: The Futures of Rocksteady and Gears of War from 2016-09-28T23:42:14

On this week's Xbox show, we discuss what Rocksteady might do now that they're done with Batman, what other genres might make sense for Gears of War, how the just-announced Firewatch feature-len...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 264: Firewatch Creators Discuss Xbox Version from 2016-09-21T23:44:40

On this week's Xbox show, Firewatch releases on Xbox One, so we talk to creators Sean Vanaman and Jake Rodkin for an hour or so. Learn what it takes to make a game, plus a few interesting Tellta...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 263: We Audition for Mass Effect Andromeda from 2016-09-15T00:00:48

On this week's Xbox show, BioWare is holding auditions for two small voice-acting parts in Mass Effect Andromeda. So yes, we're auditioning. Plus: what should Microsoft's next Scorpio move be in...

Unlocked 262: Gears of War 4's Horde 3.0 is Dope from 2016-09-08T19:09:09

Ryan's out in New York City, so Marty, Alanah, and Sean got together to chat about Xbox at PAX. Gears of War 4's Horde 3.0 is dope, Sonic Mania is a return to form, and we didn't realize that we...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 261: Titanfall 2 Tech Test Impressions & More from 2016-08-31T23:38:42

On this week's Xbox show, we fill a slow news week by discussing the just-completed Titanfall 2 Tech Test and wondering which single developers are most valuable to their studios. Also: Tomb Rai...

Unlocked 260: Forza Horizon 3 Developer Interview from 2016-08-25T00:29:26

In between raving about Disneyland and arguing about pizza, we celebrate The Witness's imminent arrival on Xbox One, lament Below's latest delay, discuss the top-selling games for July, and best...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 259: Metal Gear Survive Breaks Our Hearts from 2016-08-18T16:09:53

Ryan's on vacation this week, so Marty "Cracker Barrel Old Country Store" Sliva and Alanah "Bucca di Beppo" Pearce take the wheel and are joined by Miranda "Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar" ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 258: Our Gears of War and Forza Developer Visits from 2016-08-11T00:13:16

On this week's Xbox show, we discuss our recent visits to Gears of War 4 developer The Coalition and Forza Horizon 3 co-developer Turn 10 Studios. Plus: theories on why the just-released 2TB Xbo...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 257: All About the Xbox One S from 2016-08-03T23:42:30

On this week's Xbox show, we discuss our Xbox One S impressions so far, episode 1 of Telltale's Batman series (no spoilers), the Xbox One Summer Update, and more!

Podcast Unlocked Episode 256: Revisiting Old Xbox Favorites from 2016-07-27T23:47:58

On this week's Xbox show, a lack of current Xbox news leads us to reminisce about the past, including our favorite original Xbox games as well as what dormant Xbox series we'd like to see brough...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 255: Learning About 4K HDR TVs from 2016-07-21T01:20:52

Shopping for a 4K HDR TV in advance of the Xbox One S and/or Scorpio? It turns out HDR isn't so cut and dry. We discuss what we've learned so far. Plus: Tomb Raider's pleasant Season Pass surpri...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 254: Microsoft's Crazy Xbox Summer from 2016-07-14T00:31:58

On this week's Xbox show, we discuss Microsoft's crazy Xbox summer, from their lack of press conference at the upcoming Gamescom event to Xbox Australia jumping the gun on Sea of Thieves' releas...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 253: The Call of Duty That Wasn't + Inside Spoilercast from 2016-07-06T23:26:49

On this week's Xbox show, we discuss the recently unearthed Call of Duty prototype called Call of Duty: Roman Wars. Would it have worked? Could it have worked? Also: Red Dead Redemption finally ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 252: Playdead's Inside is Glorious (No Spoilers!) from 2016-06-29T23:20:41

Our Xbox show celebrates Inside, gets excited for Halo Wars 2, and tries to figure out what happened to the Batman: Return to Arkham remaster.

Podcast Unlocked Episode 251: Xbox E3 Analysis + State of Decay 2 Interview from 2016-06-22T19:20:02

We analyze everything from Xbox's E3, from Project Scorpio to the Xbox One S to Sea of Thieves and much more. Plus: an interview with Undead Labs founder Jeff Strain – the studio's first since a...

Podcast Unlocked 250: Our Xbox E3 Post-Show With Xbox Creator Seamus Blackley from 2016-06-20T23:01:57

Our 250th episode aired live at E3 2016 with special guest and Xbox creator Seamus Blackley, so here it is in case you missed it. This was our live reactions to everything that had just happened...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 249: Our Xbox E3 Predictions from 2016-06-08T23:42:49

Finally, it's the E3 predictions episode you've been waiting for. Listen for our predictions about Dead Rising 4, Xbox Live Arcade/Summer of Arcade, Oculus Rift on Xbox, and much more. Plus: So ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 248 from 2016-06-02T00:15:20

On this week's Xbox show, we celebrate the unexpected return of Fable, guess what the rumored VR game for Xbox is, share our Overwatch impressions, wonder what Remedy might do now that Quantum B...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 247: The Xbox 1.5, For Real This Time from 2016-05-25T21:55:12

We analyze the very credible new Xbox Slim and Xbox Next rumors. Will Oculus come along for the ride? What will it be called? How much will it cost? We discuss. Plus: how Doom's excellence may h...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 246: Welcome Back, Doom from 2016-05-19T23:59:17

What we think of Doom so far, including our theories on why Bethesda didn't send out advance copies for review. Plus: Rockstar's next game approaches, Batman gets a more exciting remaster than w...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 245: EA's Big 2017 Plans from 2016-05-11T23:29:08

Ryan's out, but the crew holds down the fort and chats about Battlefield 1, Battlefront 2, probably something with a 3, and Fable 4.

Podcast Unlocked Episode 244: Remembering Lionhead from 2016-05-05T00:06:21

We fondly remember everything Lionhead gave Xbox fans as the studio closes its doors for good. Plus: Respawn's third-person Star Wars game, our reactions to Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and th...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 243: Gears of War 4's Statue and Season Pass from 2016-04-28T00:46:51

Gears of War 4 unleashes a pricey season pass and an even
pricier collector's edition. We evaluate the pluses and minuses of
both. We also lament the latest Mirror's Edge Catalyst delay,...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 242 from 2016-04-20T16:00

The Xbox 1.5 rumors won't go away – particularly in light of the hot-and-heavy PlayStation Neo rumors, so we discuss what a mid-cycle upgrade could look like for Microsoft. But should it even ha...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 241: Gears of War 4 Director Interview from 2016-04-14T14:35:42

Gears of War 4 boss Rod Fergusson joins us for a 30-minute interview about the new game as well as taking over the franchise. Plus: our thoughts on Quantum Break so far, the ex-GTA developer's l...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 240: About That Gears of War 4 Release Date... from 2016-04-06T22:54:02

We discuss Gears of War 4's just-announced release date and what it means for the rest of the holiday 2016 Xbox lineup. Plus: Xbox 1.5, Mass Effect 4, Doom beta thoughts, Bethesda's public E3 pr...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 239: Quantum Comedy and Farewell from 2016-03-31T16:46:22

Mitch's last show is weird, wonderful, and chaotic.

Podcast Unlocked Episode 238: Halo 1 and Shadow Complex Developer Interviews from 2016-03-23T00:12:16

On this week's Xbox show, Shadow Complex creator Donald Mustard sits in for a lengthy interview about his history on Xbox (Advent Rising, Undertow, Shadow Complex, the newly released Shadow Comp...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 237: Gears of War 4's 30fps vs. 60fps Debate from 2016-03-16T20:11:14

Microsoft opens the door to cross-network play across Xbox One, PC, and maybe PS4 too. Plus: Gears of War 4's campaign will be 30fps and its multiplayer will be 60fps. Opinions vary on that! We ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 236: Is Fable Dead? from 2016-03-10T00:44:36

We analyze the cancellation of Fable Legends and the apparent closure of Lionhead Studios. Could either have been saved? Can and will Fable continue on, or is it dead? Plus: our first impression...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 235: Phil Spencer Interview and Xbox Showcase Reactions from 2016-03-03T01:59:58

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer joins us for a quick interview about the future of Xbox (hint: you probably won't lose access to your Xbox One games on the next-gen Xbox console years from now). Plus:...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 234: Halo 5 Drops the Mic and Major Nelson Stops By from 2016-02-25T23:59:37

On this week's Xbox show, it's all good news. First, it took four years, but Xbox's own Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb sits in with us for the entire show. Together, we talk about this week's awesome...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 233: The Internet's Quantum Breakdown from 2016-02-17T23:17:44

We analyze last week's Internet meltdown over Quantum Break's PC version, detail the first wave of Fallout 4 DLC, discuss what the departure of Mass Effect: Andromeda's lead writer means for bot...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 232: About That Titanfall 2 Single-Player Campaign... from 2016-02-10T01:55:12

On this week's Xbox show, we discuss the now-confirmed Titanfall 2 solo campaign, DOOM's release date, Red Dead's imminent backwards compatibility, 2015's most tweeted-about games, continued lov...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 231: Will Elder Scrolls VI Be Announced at E3? from 2016-02-04T01:17:20

Bethesda announces that they'll put on another E3 press conference. We speculate about what will – and won't – be there. Plus: a 40-minute interview with Unravel creative director Martin Sahlin,...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 230: Burnout Returns...As a Golf Game...Sort of... from 2016-01-27T23:12:42

We celebrate the very Burnout-y new golf game (yes, golf game!) from the original creators of Burnout. Plus: praise for the word-of-mouth hit ARK: Survival Evolved and the awesome adventure that...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 229: Why Call of Duty 2016 Won't Be Ghosts 2 from 2016-01-21T01:17:48

We speculate on what this year's Infinity Ward-developed Call of Duty might be like given all of the big-studio talent Activision's been hiring for it. Also, Microsoft files a couple of new game...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 228: Congratulating our Game of the Year Winners from 2016-01-13T23:58:54

We discuss our Game of the Year votes, lament the end of an era with one of the key creators of Grand Theft Auto, recount the insane development history of Homefront: The Revolution as it gets d...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 227: Our Xbox Predictions for 2016 from 2016-01-07T01:14:49

Happy New Year! We kick things off with our longest episode ever! Gone Home creator Steve Gaynor (who you may also know as the creator of BioShock 2's highly acclaimed DLC Minerva's Den) sits in...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 226: The 2015 Outtakes from 2015-12-23T18:00:50

[WARNING: Unlike regular episodes of Unlocked, this episode contains explicit language!] Continuing the tradition started last year, we're giving you an episode full of 2015's Unlocked outtakes ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 225: Kojima Chooses PlayStation from 2015-12-17T01:27:49

We discuss Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima's decision to sign with Sony for his next game, and whether or not Microsoft pursued the big-name free agent. Plus: we debate what Gearbox's new Quebec...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 224: What Xbox Can Learn From PSX from 2015-12-10T00:17:06

We review the Xbox-related announcements at last week's Game Awards. Plus: we attended PSX, and we discuss what Microsoft can learn from Sony's fan-service event. Also: we predict what Bethesda'...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 223: We Design a Superman Game...Badly from 2015-12-02T23:36:41

We discuss our thoughts on Rainbow Six Siege, our Xbox expectations for The Game Awards, what we'd like to see from PlatinumGames's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game, what DC Comics superhero ga...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 222: Remembering 10 Years of Xbox 360 from 2015-11-25T19:14:51

The Xbox 360's 10th anniversary has us reflecting back on our favorite memories of Microsoft's second console, including the first time we played it, the legendary holiday 2007 season, the facep...

Unlocked 221: Star Wars Battlefront's Pricey (but Fun!) Future from 2015-11-19T01:26:14

Star Wars Battlefront is here, and we've got a lot to say about its present and future. Plus: the NXOE dashboard, Deus Ex's totally OK delay, we're in love with Rise of the Tomb Raider, Ronda Ro...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 220: Introducing Phil Spencer's Xbox One 2.0 from 2015-11-11T23:35:20

A new Dashboard, backwards compatibility, and more are all here, meaning the Xbox One is now Phil Spencer's machine, full-stop. We discuss how the Xbox One has practically been relaunched, and w...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 219: Halo 5's Huge Debut and Jon St. John on Being Duke Nukem from 2015-11-04T23:37:33

Halo 5 gets off to a big start, Activision paid HOW MUCH for the Candy Crush creator, the first big game delay of 2016 happens, Skyrim gets ported to Xbox One but you won't get to play it, Konam...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 218: Halo 5 Reactions (SPOILER WARNING) from 2015-10-28T23:24:32

**WARNING: HALO 5 SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE! IF YOU DON'T WANT TO HEAR HALO 5 SPOILERS, SKIP AHEAD TO THE 1:11:00 MARK.**

Halo 5: Guardians is finally here, and we have very strong – a...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 217: Nathan Vella (Super Time Force, Below) in the Studio from 2015-10-22T01:58:34

On this week's Xbox show, Capybara Games co-founder Nathan Vella (creator of Super Time Force and Below, among others) sits in on the whole show. He updates us on the Xbox One-exclusive below, s...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 216: How Will Xbox Counter PS4's Price Drop? from 2015-10-15T00:57:26

We wonder what, if anything, Microsoft will do to counter Sony's PS4 price drop. Also, our thoughts on Star Wars Battlefront and how it will sell this holiday. Plus: more Season Passes that tick...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 215: Burnout Is Back! from 2015-10-07T22:57:39

We celebrate news that the creators of Burnout are bringing the series back (albeit under a new name), rejoice at the Stone Age setting of the just-announced Far Cry Primal, calculate the crazy ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 214: Twisted Pixel Pulls a Bungie from 2015-09-30T23:09:15

Discussed this week: Splosion Man developer Twisted Pixel pulls a Bungie and spins back out from Microsoft, single-player campaigns in first-person shooters seem to be an endangered species, Xbo...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 213: Phil Spencer On FFXIV, Killer Apps, and More from 2015-09-23T22:02:09

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer joins our show this week for a conversation about all kinds of happenings in the world of Xbox, from Final Fantasy XIV's absence on Xbox One to whether or not existing ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 212: How Much Content Is Enough for $60? from 2015-09-16T20:38:50

On this week's Xbox show, Rainbow Six Siege's map count leads us to wonder how it'll be received. Plus: Fallout 4's season pass annoys us, Star Wars Battlefront gets a mini-fridge, we're excited...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 211: The 'Xboy' Handheld Was Almost Real from 2015-09-09T23:21:28

We make an otherwise slow Xbox news week interesting by discussing notable 9/9 gaming birthdays, discuss former Xbox boss Robbie Bach's comments on how an 'Xboy' handheld almost came to exist, a...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 210: What the Xbox One Elite Console Will and Won't Do from 2015-09-02T22:34:16

Microsoft's newest Xbox One console bundle is extra special because it includes the hot new Elite gamepad as well as a 1TB SSHD hard drive. We break down the benefits you can expect as well as w...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 209: Should Master Chief Be Unmasked? from 2015-08-26T23:47:59

Mitch and Ryan shake and bake their way through this week's Xbox show, tackling, among other questions: Will we ever see Master Chief's face? What are the odds of Xbox One actually getting origi...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 208: Rainbow Six Siege's Bold Decision from 2015-08-19T19:52:05

This week's Xbox show analyzes Rainbow Six Siege's daring delay and what it means for the franchise this year and in the longer term. Plus: we express sadness (but not anger) regarding the absen...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 207: Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Gonna Be HUGE from 2015-08-12T22:34:05

This week's Xbox show recaps Gamescom from the IGN guys who were there, explains why the Halo 5 console bundle might not be such a good deal, details how the Halo TV show isn't dead, laments Cap...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 206: Xbox Just Killed it at Gamescom from 2015-08-05T00:21:29

After Xbox's killer Gamescom, we just couldn't wait until Wednesday to do our next show. So here we are, talking about everything from Gamescom, including Halo Wars 2, Crackdown 3, Scalebound, Q...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 205: Our Xbox Gamescom Predictions from 2015-07-29T23:53:56

Microsoft is set to have a big presence at Gamescom. So, we play our ol' predictions game, making 12 Xbox predictions for what we think might happen. Plus: Tomb Raider's exclusivity is dated, 34...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 204: Brothers in Arms and the Return of WWII Shooters from 2015-07-21T23:59:02

As news of a new Brothers in Arms game starting development surfaces, we revisit the smart, stellar, historically-based first-person shooter/strategy series and why we'd be excited for it to ret...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 203: Our Xbox Games of the Year (So Far) from 2015-07-15T22:04:31

With the year half over, it's time to give our picks for our Xbox Games of the Year...so far. Plus: the latest chapter in the Hideo Kojima/Konami divorce is as wacky as ever. We wonder if there ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 202: What if Microsoft Bought AMD? from 2015-07-08T22:37:32

It's impossible to follow the once-in-a-lifetime episode 201, but we do our best by dissecting a rumor that suggests Microsoft may be looking to buy Xbox One and PS4 chipmaker AMD. What would it...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 201: Phil Spencer, Peter Moore, and Seamus Blackley Reunite and Reminisce from 2015-07-02T00:44:53

We don't believe three generations of Xbox leadership have ever been brought into the same room before to share secrets and stories of Xbox history. Until now. In a once-in-a-lifetime episode, X...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 200 from 2015-06-30T05:05:59

Episode 200 finally happened, and it happened live with 450 IGN fans in San Francisco. It was an incredible event where we celebrated the history of Xbox, sharing our favorite original Xbox and ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 199.5: Xbox E3 Reactions and Analysis from 2015-06-24T23:04:07

We are all finally back from E3, rested, and ready to bask in the glory that was the week of Xbox awesomeness at the show. Sea of Thieves, Cuphead, HoloLens, Halo 5, and so much more all blew us...

Podcast Unlocked at E3 2015: Phil Spencer Interview from 2015-06-24T22:30:28

In the wake of Microsoft's fantastic E3, we sat down with Head of Xbox Phil Spencer to discuss everything from backwards compatibility to Kinect, Xbox Live Arcade, winning the console "war," and...

Podcast Unlocked at E3 2015: Matt Stone and Trey Parker Interview from 2015-06-24T22:26:59

In this special mini-episode, bucket-list edition of Podcast Unlocked, we sit down with Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the Emmy Award-winning, Tony Award-winning, and Oscar-nominated comedy geniuse...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 199: Reacting to Huge Halo 5 News from 2015-06-11T00:30:34

In light of the big Halo 5 campaign details and multiplayer bomb dropped by 343 Industries, we spend a good chunk of the show getting SUPER EXCITED for Halo 5. Plus: reactions to the 1TB Xbox On...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 198: Fallout 4 Reactions from 2015-06-03T23:49:11

You know what we're talking about this week: Fallout 4. Join us for a 26-minute reaction segment to the announcement and the trailer. We discuss what gameplay elements the trailer suggests, why ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 197: Our Best and Worst E3 Memories from 2015-05-28T00:13:09

As E3 2015 approaches, each of our Xbox podcast crew shares his best – or worst – E3 memories. Plus: we get teased by Halo 3: ODST releasing for Xbox One (but ultimately it didn't), teased by a ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 195: Does Star Wars Battlefront Need Iron Sights? from 2015-05-14T02:00:50

We react to Star Wars Battlefront bucking the recent years' trend of using iron sights in the upcoming first-person shooter. We also give our take on the newly announced Assassin's Creed Syndica...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 194: We Guess Titanfall 2's Release Date from 2015-05-06T23:42:10

EA drops some vague release date windows for Titanfall 2 and Mirror's Edge on their quarterly earnings call, so we take more specific shots at pinning them down – as well as detailing why DICE's...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 193: What the Gears of War Remake Must Do To Excite Us from 2015-04-30T00:41

We try to find humor in what is otherwise a downer of a week: the Astro A40 Xbox One gaming headset isn't good, Silent Hills is canceled and Konami doesn't look long for this world, Black Ops 3 ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 192: Why We're Worried About Star Wars Battlefront from 2015-04-23T22:21:40

Fierce debate grips the Unlocked crew this week, as we discuss whether Star Wars Battlefront is offering enough content out of the box to justify its $60 price. Is this the new normal? What less...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 191: Guitar Hero Live vs. Rock Band 4 from 2015-04-15T22:11:23

With World Music Game War II official, we break down the surprising pros and cons of Guitar Hero Live and Rock Band 4 and ultimately come to a pretty happy conclusion. Plus: a government agency ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 190: Deus Ex: Fankind United from 2015-04-09T22:11:19

The announcement of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided has the Unlocked crew standing as Fankind United. Yes, we're excited. We break down the newly revealed new-gen sequel, including where we think it's ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 189: What Halo 5's Release Date and New Trailers Mean from 2015-03-30T22:19:46

The weekend gave us not one but two Halo 5: Guardians trailers, and you needed to see both of them in order for your mind to be fully and properly blown. We dissect what each trailer's version o...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 188: Why Kojima's Possible Exit Isn't a Surprise from 2015-03-25T20:56:50

Noted Metal Gear fan Max Scoville joins Podcast Unlocked this week to discuss the whole (alleged) Kojima/Konami fiasco. And we have what may be an unpopular opinion about the entire thing. Plus:...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 187: What We Want From Titanfall 2 from 2015-03-17T00:06

Now that Titanfall 2 is a real, confirmed thing, we've got some ideas as to what it needs. In fact, we all agree on what that is. Meanwhile, we give a refresher course on the long-dormant Homefr...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 186: Our Most Emotional Gaming Moments from 2015-03-12T00:12:40

A discussion about our early Ori and the Blind Forest impressions turns into an impromptu chat about our most emotional gaming (and movie) moments. Plus: we have a theory on the timing of this w...

Podcast Unlocked 185: What Is Battletoads Going to Be on Xbox One? from 2015-03-06T01:50:36

What a packed show! Chris Charla, the head of Microsoft's ID@Xbox program, stops by for a chat about choosing indie games for the program, how crazy (in a good way) Cuphead is, and more. Then we...

Podcast Unlocked 184: Battle of the Bands from 2015-02-26T00:10:37

On this week's IGN Xbox podcast, we discuss running out of Xbox One hard drive and what decisions go into choosing an external hard drive to buy. Plus, rumors suggest that both Rock Band and Gui...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 183: Marty Gets Battle-trolled from 2015-02-18T21:29:16

This week's episode of Podcast Unlocked is packed! We predict what Bethesda will announce at their first-ever E3 press conference in June, including Fallout 4. Plus: reacting to Phantom Dust's d...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 182: On the Phone with 343 from 2015-02-11T09:28:58

Halo 5 dominates our show this week, as not only do we talk to 343 Industries Halo 5 Studio Head Josh Holmes and Multiplayer Designer Quinn DelHoyo about what they learned from the now-completed...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 181: Our 2015 Xbox Predictions from 2015-02-05T01:22:10

Four editors. Three predictions each. That means we've got 12 Xbox predictions for 2015 that you can hold us to come Christmas-time. Plus, we can bet on them! Which of us is Nostradamus (probabl...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 180: Is the Xbox 360 Dead? from 2015-01-29T01:00:32

The Xbox's sales are down year over year for the fourth quarter, largely due to dwindling Xbox 360 sales. So it's time to wonder: is the old console toast? Also, IGN tech editor Alaina Yee joins...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 179: Phil Spencer Is a T-Shirt Tease from 2015-01-22T01:12:44

Packed show! We distill the Windows 10 event down to what it means for Xbox, including the HoloLens AR glasses that may sound familiar if you remember "Fortaleza" from the big Xbox One leak in 2...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 178: Revealing Our Game of the Year Votes from 2015-01-15T02:40:18

IGN's Game of the Year has been announced. We discuss how we cast our individual votes. Plus: a big MOBA hits Xbox One, Forza Motorsport 6 gets announced...in Detroit, Microsoft may be bringing ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 177: Let's Buy the Blinx Trademark! from 2015-01-08T01:54:47

As Microsoft abandons their trademark on show favorite Blinx: The Timesweeper, we discuss what we'd do with it if we bought it (which we might). Plus: what does the Xbox One going back up to $40...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 176: The Outtakes of 2014 from 2014-12-31T20:01:51

We'll be up front: you might not even like this episode. It's a collection of random, out-of-context outtakes from the past year of Xbox podcasting. Strange stories. Off-topic conversations. Ale...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 175: All Halo Breaks Loose from 2014-12-24T00:43:22

"I'm not even supposed to be here today!"

We'd planned to be on holiday break this week, but too much Halo happened! First, 343 Industries announced that Halo 3: ODST will be brought ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 174: Listener Appreciation from 2014-12-17T19:35:52

As the year winds to a close, Microsoft celebrates a November NPD victory. What about December? What about the future? Will they put the system's price back to $400? We discuss. Plus: the big an...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 173: We'll Miss You, Street Fighter from 2014-12-11T01:15:02

Sony strikes back, securing Street Fighter V exclusively after Microsoft bagged Rise of the Tomb Raider. We discuss the situation, as well as what other games this could happen to. Plus: after S...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 172: Tales from the Black Friday from 2014-12-04T01:22:27

We catch up on everything we saw and played over the Thanksgiving break, including passionate (spoiler-free) discussions about Sunset Overdrive, Tales from the Borderlands, Game of Thrones, Limb...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 171: Dreaming of Half-Life 3 from 2014-11-20T01:14:19

As Ryan's old friend and podcasting partner Dan Amrich sits in to discuss Rocksmith 2014 for Xbox One (which Dan now works on), the crew discusses their thoughts on Xbox One's first birthday and...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 170: Launch Woes from 2014-11-13T01:17:39

What should be a celebration of one of the biggest weeks of the year for Xbox games is instead clouded by rough launches for both Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Assassin's Creed Unity, as...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 169: Cheeseburger in Paradise from 2014-11-06T01:35:20

The world's #1 Xbox podcast crew discusses the significance of the Xbox One price drop, and there's a *slight* chance we get derailed into an In-N-Out vs. Shake Shack vs. Five Guys cheeseburger ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 168: Max Hoberman Talks Halo 2 from 2014-10-29T13:24:30

If you don't know how Max Hoberman is, here's the elevator pitch version: he's not only the Halo 2 lead multiplayer designer, but he helped invent all of the amazing party and matchmaking system...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 167: Phil Spencer Interview from 2014-10-23T04:39:32

Microsoft Head of Xbox Phil Spencer makes his first Unlocked appearance in a year, dicussing a range of topics including when certain features will be added to the Xbox One via the monthly syste...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 166: Xbox Is a Hell of a Drug (Mule) from 2014-10-16T00:12:04

Find out what happens when four guys get busted for trying to use an original Xbox to smuggle cocaine. At the very least, it produces the funniest moment in the history of the show. Also, a new ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 165: Assassin's Creed Unity (of Resolutions) from 2014-10-09T01:05:16

On this week's episode of the world's #1 Xbox podcast, we discuss why Ubisoft messed up badly with their explanation as to why Assassin's Creed Unity will run at 900p on both Xbox One and PS4. P...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 164: The Destiny Story from 2014-10-02T01:04:35

Alleged NDA-breaking sources claim Destiny's story was VERY different earlier in development. We discuss. Plus: love for Screamride and its Crash Mode-esque feature, why you should get pumped fo...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 163: Michael Condrey Interview from 2014-09-25T00:48:18

Want to know how you can have no artistic or programming talent and still end up becoming the head of the studio making the biggest game of the year? Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare's Michael Con...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 162: Dissecting Destiny from 2014-09-18T01:37:57

We're back, and so much has happened! In this jumbo-sized 90-minute edition of the world's #1 Xbox podcast, we spend nearly an hour discussing Destiny -- what it is, what it isn't, what it could...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 161: For Whom the Bell Tolls from 2014-09-04T01:20:49

An annoying bell is left behind in the podcast studio, and we abuse it before finally hurling it out a window. More importantly, Halo pro and superfan Sean Finnegan discusses how it felt to play...

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 160: $150 for Kinect Is Crazy from 2014-08-27T23:24:52

This week, we're down Ryan McCaffrey, so it's a shorter show as we discuss HD remakes, Dragon Age: Inquisition's multiplayer, Shadow Complex's 5th anniversary, and what we think of Microsoft sel...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 159: How Halo 2 Anniversary Multiplayer Feels from 2014-08-20T22:00:27

Marty and Destin return from Gamescom in Germany, where they got to be among the first in the world to play Halo 2 Anniversary multiplayer. They tell us how Halo 2-y it feels. Plus: Madden 15's ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 158: About Tomb Raider's Exclusivity... from 2014-08-14T20:26:54

First, we apologize for this week's audio issues. It's a bit quiet for the first half or so of the show, and then we tried to fix it and were successful...except somehow and for some reason Ryan...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 157: Xbox Gamescom Predictions from 2014-08-07T20:54:48

With Gamescom approaching, we make our Xbox predictions for the "European E3." What will Microsoft announce? What will they show off? We speculate. Plus: another last-gen game looks like it's ge...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 156: Mass Effect 4's Mako-ver from 2014-07-31T01:30:10

So much to discuss on this week's Xbox podcast! Mass Effect gets its Mako back, Destiny's beta goes well, Homefront fans get good news, Gamestop wants to help you ruin your credit rating, and mo...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 155: The Shooter Shuffle from 2014-07-23T19:04:19

Battlefield Hardline has been delayed into 2015, and the move has major ramifications for EA, for the other major first-person shooters of fall 2014, and for you. We dissect the decision and fig...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 154: Bungie Stops By from 2014-07-17T20:03:53

Bungie Community Manager DeeJ stops by on the eve of Destiny's beta kickoff on Xbox platforms. We discuss the state of discourse in the video game community, how to give constructive feedback to...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 153: Xbox, Destiny, and You from 2014-07-10T00:08:55

Are Xbox owners really getting the short end of the Destiny stick? And as Coagulation is announced as the second Halo 2 map to get the Xbox One "Anniversary" treatment in Halo: The Master Chief ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 152: War is Good for Business from 2014-07-02T00:32:11

Is EA's Peter Moore right about the console wars being a good thing? Is an analyst right about Destiny being 2014's biggest-selling game? What kind of game is Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszink...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 151: Ryse Up from 2014-06-27T04:36:50

It appears that developer Crytek is in serious trouble, and the fallout has already resulted in Ryse 2 being cancelled. We speculate on how Microsoft could still get the game made, making hypoth...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 150: Mail Call from 2014-06-19T05:28:10

We celebrate our mini-milestone episode by finally dipping into the Podcast Unlocked mailbag. Plus: Our personal E3 Game of the Show picks, Gearbox's Randy Pitchford criticizes Destiny, Capcom o...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 149: E3 2014 Edition from 2014-06-11T05:18:59

Recorded live from a haunted theater in Los Angeles, it's Podcast Unlocked! In our E3 2014 special edition, we dissect Microsoft's press conference, discussing what we liked, what we didn't, and...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 148: E3 Predictions from 2014-06-05T01:15:42

On the eve of E3, the crew makes a dozen bold Xbox predictions. Plu...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 147: The Business of Backwards Compatibility from 2014-05-29T00:22:32

In the calm before the E3 storm, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella makes it clear that the Xbox business isn't going anywhere. Plus, EA leaks its own game, Minecraft on Xbox One gets a release date an...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 146: Master Chief is Everywhere! from 2014-05-19T23:54:22

Are we about to get FIVE Halo games in the next 18 months? Maybe, but one of them is definitely Halo 5: Guardians. We discuss. Plus: bad news for Rare that could have a silver lining, an unexpec...

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 145: Souper TIME Force from 2014-05-14T17:46:04

Nathan Vella from Capy Games joins Marty Sliva, Destin Legarie, and Mitch Dyer to discuss Super TIME Force's launch, Xbox One's new Kinectless model, Games With Gold's benefits (and potentially ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 144: Death and Trash from 2014-05-08T00:49:55

Can a promising new Call of Duty from a promising new developer make Ryan care about the franchise again? Will Mitch forgive Destiny for...whatever it is about it that upsets him? What's a "New ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 143: A Whole New World from 2014-05-01T00:56:05

Xbox One is heading to China. So what does that mean? We're not even sure but we have theories. Plus: Is Gamestop closing 2% of its stores a harbinger of Doom? And now that we finally got to pla...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 142: Crickets from 2014-04-24T00:27:17

As Ryan returns from vacation, Destin and Marty go missing, so they're replaced by Naomi and Brian Altano. The group discusses the Xbox One's mixed results in the March NPD figures, while also c...

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 141: The Bungie Situation from 2014-04-17T17:13

IGN's Mitch Dyer, Marty Sliva, and Destin Legarie welcome Brian "BRAP BRAP" Altano to Podcast Unlocked this week, in an episode free of Ryan McCaffrey's typical order. Structure is out the windo...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 140: Megalo-Don Cheadle from 2014-04-10T00:04:14

Turn 10 Creative Director Dan Greenawalt stops by to chat about all...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 139: Phil 'Er Up from 2014-04-02T18:51:44

One of our own listeners has been named the new Head of Xbox at Microsoft! Yes, Phil Spencer has been promoted, and he calls in to tell us about his new role. Sorry in advance for the crappy pho...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 138: Linkin Spark from 2014-03-27T05:13:46

What DON'T we cover this week?! Facebook buying Oculus Rift, Xbox One price cuts, the return of Truskill on Xbox One (sort of...), the Wolfenstein collector's edition that's missing a particular...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 137: Marc Whitten's Quittin' from 2014-03-20T01:38:23

News-plosion! Another Xbox executive heads for the exit, Xbox alleg...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 136: State of the Xbox Union from 2014-03-13T00:52:20

With Titanfall out along with the February and March System Updates -- and the Twitch broadcasting app too -- the Xbox One is a much different (and better!) console than ever. We discuss. Plus: ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 135: An Elop-ology from 2014-03-07T06:18:34

Winter must be almost over because things are heating up in the world of Xbox. This week we're talking about Rocksteady's new Batman: Arkham game, the next-gen project BioWare is considering, th...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 134: Elop-ing It from 2014-02-27T06:10:37

Big changes are afoot in the Xbox world this week, as Twitch finally hits Xbox One with some fun new features, Titanfall gets bundled in for free with new Xbox Ones, and the Xbox division of Mic...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 133: Doom Too from 2014-02-20T02:16:07

After gushing about the incredible Lego Movie, the world's #1 Xbox podcast crew discusses the surprising revelations about Titanfall (hint: if you played the beta, you ain't seen nothin' yet!), ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 132: Titanfall vs. Call of Duty from 2014-02-13T02:30:26

IGN's resident Call of Duty expert/superfan Bobby "Bobbya1984" Amos joins the podcast crew to give his take on Titanfall -- and it's not all sunshine and rainbows. We discuss how the games battl...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 131: Leaky Little Boat from 2014-02-06T02:07:50

Two much-needed Xbox One system updates are coming very soon, so we detail what they include and what Microsoft needs to address next. We also discuss the alleged Xbox One leaks that sprung just...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 130: Bold Predictions from 2014-01-30T01:56:53

We sneak in 12 bold Xbox One predictions for 2014 before January ends, including thoughts on Minecraft, Halo, Elder Scrolls Online, and more. Plus: the Titanfall beta is confirmed, our take on t...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 129: The Future of Fable from 2014-01-23T02:00:59

Lionhead is reportedly working on non-Fable things. Do we even want them to go back to Fable after Legends? Plus: the (good) possibility of a Titanfall open beta, why Xbox One's holiday sales me...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 128: The Last Xbox Box? from 2014-01-16T02:15:55

With IGN's 2013 Game of the Year out of the bag, we go over our own personal ballots, including our Xbox One and Xbox 360 votes. In the news, we discuss the future of the Xbox as a platform and ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 127: The Titanfall 12 from 2014-01-09T02:49:07

Happy New Year! Much to discuss in our first show of 2014, including outrage over Titanfall's 12-player limit, three big new first-person game announcements, the end of the Burnout era as we kno...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 126: Minecash from 2013-12-19T02:06:02

It'll definitely be a happy holiday for Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson, as the Xbox 360 version surpassed seven million copies sold. Plus: Naomi, Marty, Mitch, and Ryan share their fav...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 125: DOOMed from 2013-12-12T01:16:55

As we wish legendary first-person shooter DOOM a happy 20th anniversary, we dissect each of the big game announcements from over the weekend -- including two very interesting ones from Walking D...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 124: Fixing the Xbox One from 2013-12-05T05:38:35

We love the Xbox One, but there are a few puzzling interface oddities that have left us scratching our heads -- things that weren't broken on Xbox 360 but have been "fixed" anyway for Xbox One. ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 123: The Next Generation from 2013-11-27T20:16:16

In this Turkey Day edition of Podcast Unlocked, the crew discusses the aftermath of the Xbox One launch: what went well (Xbox Live), what didn't go so well (some people's disc drives), and what'...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 122: We are Go for Launch from 2013-11-21T18:29:11

The Xbox One is finally here, and we're talking about EVERYTHING: all the games (including the big wild-card, Ryse: Son of Rome), the Kinect, the Dashboard...all of it. A special occasion demand...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 121: Call of Doody from 2013-11-14T01:03:03

Ryan has started playing the Xbox One version of Call of Duty: Ghosts...and hates the campaign. Mitch and Destin share their thoughts, while Marty (wisely) abstains. Meanwhile, you get another c...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 120: Xbox One More Beer from 2013-11-07T02:12:01

The Internet's #1 Xbox podcast tackles the entire Xbox One launch l...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 119: Phil Spencer Interview from 2013-10-30T17:08:55

Podcast Unlocked Episode 118.mp3 from 2013-10-25T01:09:37

Say hi to Ryan, Marty, Naomi, and Justin as this week's show is dominated by discussion about the Call of Duty: Ghosts 720p controversy, NBA 2K14 next-gen impressions, the scariest game we've ev...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 117: Talking With Steve "Master Chief" Downes from 2013-10-17T21:50:33

It's only fitting that we interview Steve Downes -- the voice of Master Chief himself -- on this special 117th episode of the world's #1 Xbox podcast. Steve talks about getting the role of a lif...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 116: Xboner Radio from 2013-10-10T00:29:37

With Destin and Marty at New York Comic-Con, Ryan and Mitch invite Naomi and IGN Tech editor Scott Lowe onto the show to discuss this week's Xbox news -- including the Xbox One GameDVR functiona...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 115: We Hate You, LucasArts Execs from 2013-10-03T00:44:37

Though it barely works yet, Grand Theft Auto Online has already yielded a couple of great stories for the Unlocked crew. Plus, Marty doubts Destiny's spring 2014 release date and the rest of the...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 114 from 2013-09-25T00:16

In this week's nightmarish trainwreck of a...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 113: Grand Theft Steve-O from 2013-09-19T00:54:57

As Grand Theft Auto V drops, Mitch, Destin, and Marty are all traveling, and so Ryan recruits the awesome Naomi Kyle and IGN boss-man Steve Butts to discuss the impact of Rockstar's newly fallen...

Podcast Unlocked 112: Real Talk Edition from 2013-09-12T00:31

This week, Ryan McCaffrey, Destin Legarie,...

Podcast Unlocked 111: So, November 22, Then? from 2013-09-04T19:45:52

Hilariously, we recorded this podcast Tuesday afternoon thinking Ryan would be out of the office Wednesday. He's not, and of course Microsoft announced the Xbox One release date before we could ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 110: A Goldfarb Appears from 2013-08-29T04:43:51

Get to Know Your Locksmiths takes a very dark turn this week as the crew returns from the Gamescom convention in Germany and contemplates what their last meal would be. We cover The Elder Scroll...

Podcast Unlocked 109: Gamescom 2013 Special from 2013-08-22T00:05

Ryan, Destin, and German Unlocked fan Ben talk about Gamescom and their thoughts after playing titles like Titanfall in this special Gamescom Unlocked episode.

Podcast Unlocked Episode 108: Is the Call of Duty Too Loud? from 2013-08-15T01:01:13

Naomi Kyle joins locksmiths Ryan, Destin, and Marty to discuss a whole bunch of Call of Duty news, including a serious discussion about the depiction of violence against women in games. Plus: th...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 107: Dot Xbone from 2013-08-08T00:37:57

Ryan McCaffrey, Marty Sliva, Mitch Dyer, a...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 106: The College Years from 2013-07-31T18:56:32

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 Showc...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 105: Jose From the Bronx from 2013-07-25T00:20:54

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 ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 104: from 2013-07-18T00:36:19

With Marty at SDCC, Ryan McCaffrey, Mitch ...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 103: Marty Learns About Fez from 2013-07-10T22:21

Podcast Unlocked Episode 102: Smarticulate from 2013-07-03T22:36:38

Podcast Unlocked Episode 101: Xbox One's Headset Problem from 2013-06-27T00:50:26

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, i...

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 100: DRM-Free Edition from 2013-06-20T00:10:22

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 099: ROCK ENGINES from 2013-06-19T00:45:15

E3 is over and we have a ton to talk about, so buckle up a...

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 098: Keza Strikes Back from 2013-06-06T00:28:57

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 097: A Whole New World from 2013-05-30T21:26:33

Podcast Unlocked Episode 96: Xbox One Edition from 2013-05-22T18:21:32

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 095: To Infinity and Beyond from 2013-05-15T23:03:27

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 094: "Air Quotes" from 2013-05-07T00:53

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 093: It's Happening from 2013-04-25T00:49:08

Finally.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 092: Taffer from 2013-04-09T17:12:40

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 091: Drink a Bunch of Cigars from 2013-04-02T00:16:03

With Ryan out, Mitch Dyer and Destin Legarie recruit Rich George and Marty Sliva for an off-the-rails (and spoiler-free) discussion of BioShock Infinite. From there, the Locksmiths hit on Battle...

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 090: MATH from 2013-03-20T23:13:47

PODCAST!

Podcast Unlocked Episode 089: Booty from 2013-03-14T00:37:34

Locksmiths Ryan McCaffrey, Destin Legarie, and Mitch Dyer return to discu...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 088: Cheese of the Yearhttps://twitter.com/thevowel from 2013-02-28T01:22:41

Xbox Live Operations overlord Eric Neustadter (maybe you know him as "e") joins Locksmiths Mitch Dyer, Destin Legarie, and Ryan McCaffrey to talk about...

Podcast Unlocked: The Podcast Beyond Special from 2013-02-22T01:41:27

Greg Miller joins Locksmiths Mitch Dyer, Ryan McCaffrey, and Destin Legarie to talk about the future of...PlayStation. In this next-gen special, we talk all about the future of games according t...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 086: Destin on Destiny from 2013-02-20T01:58:28

After a brief hiatus, we return to talk the abysmal failures of Ali...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 085: Dinosassin's Creed from 2013-02-08T02:00:35

This week Locksmiths Ryan McCaffrey, Mitch Dyer, and Destin Legarie dive ...

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 084: Dos Balls from 2013-02-01T01:40:10

Grand Theft Auto V joins Splinter Cell Blacklist in the summer/fall relea...

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 082: Well, He's Wrong from 2013-01-17T21:19:46

Locksmiths Ryan McCaffrey, Mitch Dyer, and Destin Legarie go over Splinter Cell Blacklist's delay, NBA Baller Beats' predictable failure, and the Dead Island Riptide debacle. 

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 081: Can Destin Do Anything Right? from 2013-01-09T16:47:18

It's our first show back from a break, so Locksmiths Ryan McCaffrey, Destin Legarie and...

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 080: It's Been Real, 2012 from 2012-12-21T21:54:34

Ryan McCaffrey, Mitch Dyer, Naomi Kyle, and Maggie the Boxer talk about the promise of God Mode, the depressing THQ news and what it means for the future of its games, as well as read some of yo...

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 079: You're All Beneath Me Now from 2012-12-17T01:23:42

Mike Drucker joins Locksmiths Ryan McCaffrey, Mitch Dyer, and Destin Legarie to talk about the rise of Assassin's Creed, Spartan Ops, the VGAs, The Walking Dead, Halo tournaments, writing jokes ...

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 078: Judgment Day from 2012-12-08T20:44:39

Locksmiths Ryan McCaffrey and Mitch Dyer pulled aside Telltale Games' PR overlord Job Stauffer for a talk about The Walking Dead during IGN's Judgment Day event. Topics include Walking Dead's ex...

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 77: 10 out of 10 from 2012-11-17T01:10:32

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 76: Makin' Maps from 2012-11-09T02:28:31

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 75: Hayden Christian Andersen from 2012-11-01T20:56:38

Locksmiths Ryan McCaffrey, Mitch Dyer, and Destin Legarie talk about Disney buying Lucasfilm, the disappointing Assassin's Creed III, Halo 4, and if military games give gamers the wrong idea abo...

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 073: Anyway, I'm Fat from 2012-10-12T00:59

Ryan McCaffrey, Mitch Dyer, and Destin Legarie gather to talk all about Cliff Bleszinski's departure from Epic Games, the failure of NBA Live 13, and the beginning of fall's game release onslaug...

Podcast Unlocked Episode 72: Boners from 2012-09-24T15:52

Yep, you read that right…

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 71: Cel Shadin' from 2012-09-12T20:41

No jokes here, the show's just good this week.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 70: Hail to the King from 2012-09-07T12:43

Randy. Gosh darn. Pitchford.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 69: Fus-Bone-Dah from 2012-08-29T19:47

We don't understand it either.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 68: Incomprehensible Trash from 2012-08-23T18:10

Podcast Unlocked Episode 67: Voices from 2012-08-16T13:22

This week we discuss Dust: An Elysian Tail, Sleeping Dogs and Darksiders II.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 66: Dropping the Balls from 2012-08-09T14:56

It's about to get blue.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 65: Squad Up from 2012-08-01T18:48

A fully loaded cast of four talks...PC gaming.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 64: Backstreet's Back from 2012-07-27T12:27

Wiki Wiki Wild Wild West

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 63: Mulligan from 2012-07-18T21:32

Battlefield 4's Pro Skater 720: The Arkham Dead

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 62: Capcomerica from 2012-07-03T15:23

Bringing back Brelston.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 61: The Telltale Burrito from 2012-06-28T18:28

Tastes so right.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 60: Blood on the Sand from 2012-06-21T20:49

Crossing the line and going long.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 59: Post E3-pocalyptic from 2012-06-12T20:55

Splinter Cell, South Park, Prometheus, and more.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 58: The Next Generation from 2012-05-31T20:42

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 57: Back From the Future from 2012-05-23T17:57

Summer of Arcade, E3, and next generation madness.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 56: Foible Heroes from 2012-05-02T20:17

Your trusty locksmiths tackle the biggest developments and newsbits in the Xbox 360 world.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 55: Mitchy Birthday! from 2012-04-25T20:00

Your trusty locksmiths tackle the biggest developments and newsbits in the Xbox 360 world.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 54: Witchin' from 2012-04-18T19:23

Your trusty locksmiths tackle the biggest developments and newsbits in the Xbox 360 world.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 53: It's Captivating from 2012-04-11T18:38

The locksmiths are joined by Capcom's Brett Elston to discuss Capcom's latest games and more.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 52: Happy Birthday! from 2012-04-04T18:50

Podcast Unlocked celebrates its first year by talking about Aliens, Xbox 720 rumors, and Kinect Star Wars.Listen

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 51: Happy Trails from 2012-03-29T17:04

The locksmiths talk Forces of Nature, Battlefield 3, HBO Go, and bid adieu to one of our own.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 50: 50! from 2012-03-21T18:51

On the 50th episode, the locksmiths talk Ninja Gaiden 3, Sine Mora, Silent Hill, and more.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 49: GDC OMG from 2012-03-14T18:50

The locksmiths discuss Spring Showcase, GDC, Silent Hill Downpour, and more. Listen for a chance to win a copy of MLB 2K12!Listen

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 48: Durango from 2012-02-29T17:54

The locksmiths discuss Nexiuz (and give away free copies!), Durango, and upcoming Amalur DLC.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 47: Clerks from 2012-02-22T19:26

The locksmiths discuss Alan Wake's American Nightmare, Asura's Wrath, Syndicate, and more.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 46: Meet Mitch from 2012-02-15T18:59

The locksmiths welcome a new member and discuss Alan Wake's American Nightmare, Nexuiz, Prototype 2, and more. Listen

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 45: New Game Smell from 2012-02-08T19:58

The locksmiths discuss Kingdoms of Amalur, Darkness II, Iron Brigade, and used games.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 44: Soul Doubt from 2012-02-01T19:20

The locksmiths discuss NeverDead, Happy Action Theater, SoulCalibur V, and more.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 43: Show Your Work from 2012-01-25T19:07

The locksmiths tackle the Next Xbox, Resident Evil 6, MW3's Elite maps, and more.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 42: The Kinect Effect from 2012-01-18T21:13

The locksmiths talk about Mass Effect 3, Fenix Rising, The Darkness II, and more.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 41: Man Babies from 2012-01-11T19:03

The locksmiths talk about House Party, AMY, CES, and Xbox security issues.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 40: We're Back! from 2012-01-04T18:54

The locksmiths ring in 2012 by discussing NFL Blitz, Silent Hill: Downpour, and more.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 39: Happy Holidays from 2011-12-21T19:34

The locksmiths discuss Game of the Year, Alan Wake and their holiday gaming plans.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 38: Revengeance from 2011-12-15T21:21

The locksmiths tackle the VGAs, RAAM's Shadow, Joe Danger and more.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 37: Dashboard Confessionals from 2011-12-07T16:18

The locksmiths talk about the new Dashboard update, a Skyrim movie, and more.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 36: Ridin' Dragons from 2011-11-30T21:17

We talk Battlefield, Call of Duty, and Dragon Age III and Dead Space rumors.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 35: Walking the Line from 2011-11-22T15:40

The locksmiths talk turkey day gaming and Spec Ops: The Line.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 34: Happy Birthday Xbox! from 2011-11-16T19:28

We wish the Xbox a happy 10th birthday and take on the insane amount of games launching this week. Listen

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 33: Kyscram from 2011-11-09T18:55

The locksmiths discuss Modern Warfare 3, Skyrim, the Xbox 720, and more.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 32: Podern Warcast from 2011-11-04T12:30

The locksmiths dive into the GTA V trailer, Lord of the Rings: War in the North, and Modern Warfare 3 Listen

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 31: Love is a Battlefield 3 from 2011-10-26T20:00

The locksmiths hop into Battlefield 3, Grand Theft Auto V, and Halo: Anniversary

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 30: Locksmiths and Rocksmiths from 2011-10-19T21:47

The locksmiths tackle Batman: Arkham City, Rocksmith, Battlefield 3, and more.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 29: May the Forza Be With You from 2011-10-12T21:15

Your locksmiths discuss Forza 4, Halo Reach TU Beta, and Mass Effect MP

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 27: Dark Souls from 2011-09-28T19:17

Defeating death, X-Men, and the new Xbox editor.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 26: Gears of War and Goodbyes from 2011-09-23T22:47

Fight the Locust Horde and undress girls on your DS.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 25: Call of Duty & Dead Island from 2011-09-08T12:46

Do you prefer shooting zombies or kicking them?

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 24: Halo Fever from 2011-08-31T21:29

What lies in store for Master Chief? And does he need any bacon?

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 23: Deus Ex from 2011-08-24T17:56

Do you have Augment Fever? Our Deus Ex show is perfect for you.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 22: Gamescom! from 2011-08-19T15:30

The latest Gamescom news, Gears of War 3, and Renegade Ops.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 21: The Top 25 Gets Bloody from 2011-08-14T15:28

We duke it out over the top 25 retail Xbox 360 games.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 20: Gears of War 3 and More from 2011-08-03T16:22

The IGN Locksmiths talk Horde Mode 2.0.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 19: Xbox Love from 2011-07-27T21:42

The Locksmiths answer your 360 questions with gusto.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 18: Catherine from 2011-07-20T16:04

Nightmare sheep and the world of Bastion -- it's all here.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 17: Meeting Ms. Splosion Man from 2011-07-13T21:49

Find out what's hot on XBLA.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 16: Free Mortal Kombat DLC from 2011-07-06T21:35

The Locksmiths tackle Gears of War 3 leaks and Agarest War Zero.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 15: Black Ops Annihilation from 2011-06-29T19:34

Where Transformers and zombie monkeys collide.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 14: Child of Eden from 2011-06-22T19:59

The Locksmiths talk Trenched, Kinect, and... Korea?

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 13: BioShock Infinite from 2011-06-15T19:00

The next BioShock blows us away.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 12: E3 is Here! from 2011-06-03T23:10

There's this tradeshow next week, you might have heard of it.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 11: Win Free Games from 2011-05-25T20:04

We talk Dirt 3 and give away Vanquish.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 10: L.A. Noire from 2011-05-18T22:16

Multiplayer firefights or stylish crime solving? Decisions.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 9: Call of Duty from 2011-05-04T18:06

We talk about Black Ops DLC, Moon Diver, and more.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 8: Portal 2 from 2011-04-27T21:08

An extended chat about Valve's mind-bending puzzle game.

Podcast Unlocked 7: Mortal Kombat from 2011-04-20T17:19

Fatalities, portals, and answering your burning questions.

Podcast Unlocked Ep.6: Mass Effect 3 from 2011-04-13T21:23

New details on Shepard's mission and Capcom's latest games.

Podcast Unlocked Episode 005: Gears of War 3 Multiplayer Beta from 2011-04-06T19:55

We answer your questions and give away free Swarm codes.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 4: Mass Effect from 2011-03-30T17:59

Spacefaring commanders and augmented super agents? Yes please.

Podcast Unlocked Ep. 3: Crysis 2 from 2011-03-23T19:03

Is Crysis 2 the future of first-person shooters?

Podcast Unlocked on the Future Xbox from 2011-03-16T20:35

Could job listings hint at Microsoft's next console?

Podcast Unlocked: Gears of War Time from 2011-03-09T21:07

The debut episode of IGN's newest 360 podcast, with Cliff Bleszinski.

Three Red Lights: Win A World of Keflings from 2010-12-23T17:30

We discuss some scary games and give away some codes.

Three Red Lights: Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 Makes Us Sad from 2010-12-10T19:47

Some things should not be discussed openly, but we do it anyway.

Three Red Lights: Snag Halo Reach Noble Map Pack Codes from 2010-12-01T21:20

IGN's worst gaming podcast continues.

Three Red Lights Podcast -- Rise from Your Grave from 2010-11-24T14:54

There is a light and it never goes out.

Three Red Lights Podcast: Episode 150 from 2010-08-21T14:30

QuakeCon and Gamescom discussed at length.

Three Red Lights Podcast: Episode 149 from 2010-08-05T18:20

All Halo, all the time.

Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 148 from 2010-07-22T15:59

Let's talk Kinect.

Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 147 from 2010-07-14T13:03

Join us in popularizing the Squat.

Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 146 from 2010-06-24T18:48

On the brink of insanity.

Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 145 from 2010-05-28T15:50

Some people just want to watch the world burn.

Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 144 from 2010-05-20T11:55

We talk about patches and stuff.

Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 143 from 2010-05-05T18:20

All right stop collaborate and listen.

Three Red Lights Podcast, Episode 142 from 2010-04-21T21:11

Halo: Reach, Captivate, and the Sharktopus.

Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 141 from 2010-04-14T14:15

Long lost relatives are found.

Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 140 from 2010-03-31T18:20

This podcast is all just a dream.

Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 139 from 2010-03-24T16:05

Two weeks in a row? Insanity!

Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 138 from 2010-03-17T19:06

A new voice joins the crew.

Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 137 from 2010-02-24T19:55

We've gone explicit.

Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 136 from 2010-02-03T19:35

And here come the pretzels.

Three Red Lights Podcast: Episode 134 from 2010-01-20T20:19

We talk about Halo: Reach and a piece of bread with what may or may not be peanut butter on it.

Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 133 from 2010-01-06T19:13

We're back! You missed us, right? Right???

Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 132 from 2009-12-10T17:30

The makers of Forza 3 come back for another chat.

Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 131 from 2009-12-02T20:16

Want to buy a translucent square?

Three Red Lights Podcast, Episode 130 from 2009-11-12T14:11

Yeah, we talk about Modern Warfare 2.

Three Red Lights Podcast, Episode 129 from 2009-10-21T19:20

Everything from Assassin's Creed II to network television.

Three Red Lights Podcast, Episode 128 from 2009-10-14T18:00

Social networking takes over the world.

Three Red Lights Podcast, Episode 127 from 2009-10-07T20:45

The makers of Forza 3 talk with us about Segway scooters.

Three Red Lights Podcast, Episode 126 from 2009-10-01T20:32

Could Natal make Nicolas Cage a better actor?

Three Red Lights Podcast, Episode 125 from 2009-09-18T20:45

The end of a terrible era. The beginning of another terrible era.

Three Red Lights Podcast, Episode 124 from 2009-08-28T15:38

Readers call in to talk with Neversoft. Insanity?