Episodios

  • Dissecting Xbox’s Next-Gen Announcement – Unlocked 696
    Jun 19 2025
    We kick off by talking about the games we got to play behind closed doors after the Xbox Showcase: The Outer Worlds 2, Gears of War Reloaded, and Ninja Gaiden 4. And then we dig into our main topic: Xbox's next-gen hardware announcement. We analyze what it means, what it doesn't, and discuss where Xbox is going. ****** 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - Outer Worlds, Gears of War Reloaded, & Summer Game Fest 13:50 - Handhelds Are Clearly Important to the Future of Xbox 21:20 - Ninja Gaiden 4 is Pretty Rad 34:43 - Dissecting Xbox’s Next-Gen Announcement 57:31 - Marathon got Delayed 01:07:03 - Whats Headed To Gamepass This week’s show is Ryan McCaffrey, Michael Higham, Miranda Sanchez, and is produced by Nick Maillet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 18 m
  • Inside the Tony Hawk 3 + 4 Remake, The Outer Worlds 2 , & FBC: Firebreak - Unlocked | IGN Live 2025
    Jun 9 2025
    In this jam-packed IGN Live 2025 special, we’re diving into three games revealed in the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. First, Daemon Hatfield joins Obsidian Entertainment for a deep dive into The Outer Worlds 2, then Remedy stops by to talk FBC: Firebreak. Finally, Tom Jorgenson sits down with Iron Galaxy to break down the long-awaited Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Remaster. You don't wanna miss it! 00:00:00 - The Outer Worlds 2 00:12:01 - FBC: Firebreak 00:21:40 - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Remaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 m
  • The Best Announcements from the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 - Unlocked 695
    Jun 8 2025
    The Xbox Games Showcase delivered big reveals and we’ve got thoughts. In this episode, we break down the biggest surprises and top takeaways from the show, including the ROG Ally Xbox handheld, Clockwork Revolution, Call of Duty Black Ops 7, the return of Persona 4, and Final Fantasy’s Xbox debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 m
  • What Xbox Era Would You Like to Relive? – Unlocked 694
    May 22 2025
    IGN Live is nearly here and we have a limited number of complimentary tickets for it! Head here and use the code "UNLOCKEDGUEST" to get a complimentary GA ticket for Saturday or Sunday: ⁠www.ign.com/live We kick off by discussing the specific Xbox eras we'd most like to go back in time to and relive – from Halo 2 to Rock Band, among others – before chatting about Bungie's latest blunder and the state of the once-great studio, Randy Pitchford's spicy message to fans in regards to Borderlands 4 possibly being priced at $80, Microsoft's new additions to Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft's domination of April's top-selling games list, and more! 00:00:00 - Intro, IGN Live, & Humble Bundle 00:08:28 - Favorite Xbox Era? 00:39:16 - Bungie Accused of Plagiarism 00:58:44 - Borderlands 4 $80 Controversy 01:08:09 - Retro Classics with Game Pass 01:11:22 - Game Pass Wave 2 for May & Best Selling Games of May 01:19:46 - RAIDOU Remastered & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 31 m
  • Doom: The Dark Ages and Elden Ring Nightreign Reactions – Unlocked 693
    May 15 2025
    IGN's Doom: The Dark Ages reviewer (and Doom superfan) Mitchell Saltzman joins fellow Doom superfan Ryan McCaffrey to discuss id software's just-released prequel: how it compares to Doom Eternal, why we love it, where the series goes from here, and more. Plus: Mitchell talks about his visit to From Software to play a ton of Elden Ring Nightreign as part of our exclusive IGN First coverage, Mafia: The Old Country makes a surprising pivot on price and game direction, and more! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:16 - IGN Live & Xbox Games Studio Publisher Bundle 00:07:53 - Doom: The Dark Ages Reactions 00:28:14 - Elden Ring Nightreign Reactions 00:44:17 - Mafia: The Old Country 00:53:56 - Job cuts at Microsoft 00:57:28 - Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Delayed 01:07:11 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 15 m
  • Xbox’s Price Hikes Are Maddening – Unlocked 692
    May 8 2025
    In a huge week of Xbox news, we're discussing Xbox's massive, demoralizing, and unprecedented price increases five years into the console generation. Plus: we gush over the new GTA 6 trailer, celebrate the return of Gears of War 1 via a new remaster, discuss the just-leaked images of ROG's officially licensed Xbox handheld PC, and more! 00:00:00 - Intro & Welcome Lord Cognito 00:03:54 - Xbox Price Hike 00:45:01 - IGN Live Is Back! & Humble Bundle 00:48:19 - GTA 6 Trailer 2 Impressions 01:03:41 - Would you pay $100 for GTA 6? 01:09:28 - Gears of War: Reloaded Announced 01:20:36 - First Pictures of Asus' Xbox-branded Handheld Leak Online 01:30:17 - Outro & Where to Find Us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 40 m
  • Did Borderlands 4 Just Give Us a GTA 6 Release Hint? – Unlocked 691
    May 1 2025
    On this week's Xbox show, we discuss how Borderlands 4's release date just moved up, and whether or not it means it's getting out of GTA 6...possibly in October? But maybe there's another game it's avoiding... Plus: Assassin's Creed Shadows' strong sales debut, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 gets a hilarious new playable Operator, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is selling great, and more – including a bonus interview with the Obsidian team about The Outer Worlds 2 at the end of the podcast! 0:00:00 - Intro , IGN Live, Humble Bundle Deals 00:04:45 - Borderlands 4’s Release Date Moves Up, Marathon, & GTA 6 00:22:37 - FBC Firebreak Release Date & Black Ops 6 adds Seth Rogen 00:33:59 - AC: Shadows Best-selling game in the U.S 00:43:45 - Clair Obscur has sold over a million copies 00:54:36 - EA cancels another incubation project at Respawn 01:03:49 - The Outer Worlds 2 Developer Interview 01:48:03 - Outro & Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 54 m
  • The Oblivion Remaster Is Even Better Than We’d Hoped – Unlocked 690
    Apr 24 2025
    It's raining RPGs on Xbox Game Pass this week as the long-rumored/leaked Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered finally got released – and it's even better than we'd hoped. We discuss why it's fantastic and what it means for other Bethesda remasters (Fallout 3, anyone?) and The Elder Scrolls VI. Plus: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has also arrived and it is amazing! Michael reviewed it, and he tells you why it's his Game of the Year so far as we approach the one-third mark of 2025. Happy role-playing gaming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 22 m