Unlocked

Weekly discussions on Xbox news, game releases, consoles and cloud gaming AI summary

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These days, practically everything is an Xbox, and Xbox fans deserve to celebrate their passion for Xbox everywhere. Unlocked is the definitive Xbox podcast, hosted by Ryan McCaffrey alongside a panel of expert guests. Each week, they dive deep into breaking Xbox news, exclusive game reveals, and heated debates on the future of Xbox—covering everything from consoles and PC to Game Pass and cloud gaming. Whether you're a longtime Xbox fan or just jumping in, Unlocked is your go-to source for all things Xbox. Unlocked is a part of Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.

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GTA 6: It’s Time to Clear Your Hard Drive – Unlocked 758

2026-11-05 · 58 min

Grand Theft Auto 6 is nearly upon us, and it's time to preload the game on your hard drive. And it'll require a LOT of your hard drive space. Plus: GTA 6 beer becomes real, Xbox promotes GTA 6 with a gator that ate a…
Xbox Handheld in 2027? Project Helix in 2028? Game Pass Revamp? Whoa! – Unlocked 757

2026-10-22 · 1 hr 24 min · Episode 757

A new report suggests that not only is Xbox's next-gen Project Helix console coming out in Fall of 2028, but that Microsoft is developing its own first-party handheld due out in Fall of 2027! Xbox Game Pass is also…
Gears of War: E-Day Is Awesome (No Spoilers) – Unlocked 756

2026-10-01 · 1 hr 11 min · Episode 756

In a spoiler-free discussion, Ryan and Michael talk about how much they love Gears of War: E-Day, which Ryan reviewed for IGN. Plus: Halo's former Franchise Creative Director comments on the three probable paths to…
Halo Studios Is No Longer Making Halo – Unlocked 755

2026-09-24 · 1 hr 19 min · Episode 755

Xbox's "reset" continued this week, and we discussed and analyzed all of the newest changes, including the big one of Activision taking over on Halo from Halo Studios. Our thoughts on why we think this happened, whether…
Sony's Loss Is Xbox's Gain: Hideo Kojima Signs With Xbox for Physint – Unlocked 754

2026-09-11 · 1 hr 13 min

Our hiatus is over and we've got a LOT to talk about this week, starting with Sony's shocking decision to drop Hideo Kojima's next-gen tactical espionage game Physint, only for Xbox to pick it up. Plus: the big…
Kingdom Hearts 4 in Late 2027. Can it Really Be True? – Unlocked 753

2026-08-20 · 1 hr 18 min · Episode 753

Join the IGN Discord https://discord.gg/h2T45nkkm6 The director of Kingdom Hearts 4 promises a late 2027 release window for the eagerly awaited Kingdom Hearts 4. Can it really be true? Plus: our very spoiler-free…
Xbox Reportedly Won’t Let Discs Die – Unlocked 752

2026-08-06 · 1 hr 35 min · Episode 752

Join the IGN Discord https://discord.gg/h2T45nkkm6 One well-sourced rumor suggests that Xbox won't be backing away from physical media, in the name of backwards compatibility. We discuss what Xbox can and should do to…
Where Does Halo Go From Here? + Gears E-Day Multiplayer Thoughts – Unlocked 751

2026-07-30 · 1 hr 27 min · Episode 751

It's all about Halo this week – save for our first hands-on impressions of Gears of War: E-Day's impressive Horde Siege multiplayer mode at the end of the episode – as we discuss not only our thoughts on the…
Obsidian Returns to Fallout – Unlocked 750

2026-07-16 · 1 hr 22 min · Episode 750

Fallout: New Vegas game director Josh Sawyer will lead a new Fallout game at Obsidian, giving RPG fans what they've wanted for a long time, even if it's under less-than-ideal industry circumstances. We talk all about…
Xbox’s Brutal ‘Reset’ + Who Bought State of Decay 3 and Senua? – Unlocked 749

2026-07-09 · 1 hr 40 min · Episode 749

The axe has fallen at Xbox, and while the result is thousands more job losses, the silver lining is that no studios are being closed. We try to figure out who might've bought Undead Labs (State of Decay 3) and Ninja…

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Owner: IGN
Oldest episode in feed: 08/2009 · over 17 years
Typical length: 1 hr 8 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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