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Unlocked

IGN & Geek Media

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

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60:23

Gamescom Announcements: The Good, Bad, and Ugly –...

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2023/08/23

Gamescom is underway, and this week's episode is dedicated to a recap and analysis of everything from the Opening Night Live showcase -- from the beauty of Alan Wake 2, Black Myth: Wukong, and Lords of the Fallen to our disgust at the knucklehead stage-crashers who are going to ruin access these events for fans. Plus: We can tell you that we're playing Starfield, and though we can't share any opinions on it yet, we let you know when you can read IGN's review. 00:00:00 - Intro & the Biggest gamescom

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83:30

Why We’re Not Buying STALKER 2’s Rumored Release Date...

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2023/08/16

We're diving into the mystery surrounding STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl's potential release date. Is the December 1 date listed on Plaion's website for real? We've got the juicy details on what this highly anticipated game might bring, from survival mechanics to a dynamic day-night cycle. Xbox is taking a stand against bad behavior with a fresh strike-based program. Learn all about the new enforcement system and how it aims to create a better gaming environment. But is eight strikes before a

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61:52

The Biggest News from EVO 2023: Reptile, Azucena,...

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2023/08/09

Get ready to dive into some exciting EVO news on this episode. We've got a crazy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover heading to Street Fighter 6, and there's a new character teaser for Street Fighter 6 that's brewing some serious curiosity. But that's not all, Mortal Kombat 1 is back with a bang, introducing Reptile, Ashrah, and Havik as fresh fighters. Red Dead Redemption has also been announced as a port for the PS4 and Switch, and a lot of fans aren't happy! And of course, you know we have to

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54:54

We Need to Talk About Remnant 2 – Unlocked 606

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2023/08/02

00:00:00 - Intro & Baldur’s Gate 3 00:06:25 - Remnant 2 Sells More Than One Million Units 00:23:25 - Our IGN Icons Picks! & FFXVI Coming to Xbox 00:35:09 - Elite Series 2 Replacement Parts Announced 00:40:02 - Games Joining and Leaving Xbox Game Pass & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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57:30

What We Want From EA’s New Black Panther Game –...

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2023/07/26

00:00:19 Intro 00:02:41 New Black Panther open-world game announced 00:18:47 Ubisoft cancels Immortals Fenyx Rising 2 00:26:16 Rainbow Six talk 00:32:29 Forgotten Ubisoft IP 00:40:17 Another Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III leak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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81:38

Xbox Live Gold Is Dead. But Is That a Good Thing? –...

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2023/07/19

Though Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard has cleared its biggest hurdle (the FTC), the deal isn't quite done yet. And all parties involved have given themselves more time to finalize the deal. We discuss that, plus Sony finally signing its 10-year Call of Duty deal with Microsoft, the death of Xbox Live Gold and its somewhat confusing replacement in the form of Xbox Game Pass Core, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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86:44

Microsoft Defeats the FTC: Our Reactions – Unlocked 603

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2023/07/12

The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived: the verdict is in for Microsoft vs. FTC, and Team Xbox has won! We spend the entire show discussing the massive implications of the ruling, which seems to have set the stage for Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision-Blizzard to finally go through. We talk about the games we might see out of it - particularly from Raven Software - the very serious matter of how Xbox boss Phil Spencer must take steps to clean up the toxic workplace culture

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61:20

The Other Xbox News While We Wait for the FTC Verdict...

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2023/07/05

As we await the verdict in the Microsoft vs. FTC trial regarding the fate of Xbox's Activision-Blizzard acquisition, we dig into some of the other things happening in the world of Xbox, from the future of Banjo-Kazooie (if there even is one) to Ubisoft's rumored Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake to this month's hidden gem on Xbox Game Pass, and more! 00:00:00 - Intro & FTC v. Microsoft Updates 00:08:17 - Xbox & Bethesda at gamescom 2023 00:18:48 - Will We Ever See Another Banjo Kazooie

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57:30

Xbox vs. FTC Trial: 7 Big Things We’ve Learned So Far...

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2023/06/30

With the Microsoft vs. FTC trial concluding, with a verdict expected next week, we discuss and analyze seven big things we've learned so far, from the fate of Bethesda game exclusivity to the other publishers Microsoft considered buying and more! Plus: our own investigative report into the state of The Initiative and the Perfect Dark reboot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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96:23

Xbox’s Powerhouse RPG Lineup + The Xbox One Is Done –...

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2023/06/22

We have so much to talk about on this milestone episode! We recap some of the games we saw and played at Summer Game Fest, then discuss how Xbox is absolutely STACKED with AAA exclusive first-party RPGs for the next several years, then pour one out for the Xbox One as Microsoft officially stops making games for it, and THEN we finish this extra-long episode digging into all of the crazy revelations that are coming out as we speak during Microsoft's trial against the FTC regarding the

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83:30

Summer of Gaming Special: Unpacking the Xbox/Bethesda...

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2023/06/12

Happy Summer of Gaming! In this special SoG episode of Podcast Unlocked, Ryan McCaffrey, Stella Chung, Destin Legarie, and Kat Bailey discuss their favorite reveals and surprises from the Xbox/Bethesda Showcase and the Starfield Direct. Xbox came out firing on all cylinders with some hot new reveals from their best studios. From Starfield to Clockwork Revolution and FINALLY some new information and scenes for Fable, there's a lot to cover, and it's all just icing on the cake! There's so much more,

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72:20

From Fallout to Fable: 12 Xbox Showcase Predictions –...

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2023/06/06

On the eve of the biggest Xbox event of the year, we keep to our tradition and make a total of 12 predictions for the upcoming Xbox Showcase. From Fable to Avowed to Gears of War and beyond, we've got a dozen ideas about what we might see this Sunday. Plus: we discuss the recent report about Redfall's troubled development, gush about Diablo 4, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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57:30

Rod Fergusson Interview: On Diablo 4, Leaving Gears...

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2023/05/31

Diablo Franchise General Manager and old friend of Unlocked Rod Fergusson joins the show this week to celebrate the launch of Diablo 4. Rod talks about the challenges of joining Blizzard mere days before the COVID-19 pandemic, why he left Gears of War behind after 15 years, which Diablo 4 class he'll be playing first, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:28

What Xbox’s Fall 2023 Looks Like So Far – Unlocked 596

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2023/05/23

Mortal Kombat 1 has been announced, and it's bringing its unexpected title to next-gen consoles in September. Meanwhile, Alan Wake 2's voice actor may have just spoiled the release date for Remedy's upcoming survival-horror sequel. We discuss these two games, along with the Fall release calendar for Xbox that's now starting to come into focus. Plus: we're not buying the idea that GTA 6 might be out next year, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:24

Xbox’s Activision-Blizzard Deal Greenlit in EU…but...

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2023/05/17

Xbox's deal to acquire Activision-Blizzard gets a key approval from the European Commission, even while the UK's CMA doubles down on its opposition. A quote from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has us wondering what Microsoft might be willing to do in the UK if they don't get the green light. Plus: Starfield has...jetpack sex? Don't worry, we'll explain. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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86:48

Xbox Games Showcase Predictions, Round 1 – Unlocked 594

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2023/05/10

Phil Spencer's recent comments about Xbox's third-place standing in the video game marketplace have created quite a stir in the Xbox community. We play Phil's quote and then spend a LOT of time reacting to and discussing it. Plus: it's the First Annual Xbox Games Showcase Draft! We compile a list of the games we think are most likely to make an appearance at next month's Showcase. Some of our choices might surprise you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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87:48

Redfall’s Poor Launch Tests Xbox Fans’ Patience –...

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2023/05/03

Redfall is out, and unfortunately it's basically a worst-case scenario. We talk through our personal impressions of the game so far, and then get into a larger discussion about what it means for Xbox customer confidence, the intense pressure that now falls on Starfield, and where Xbox can go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:48

Xbox’s Activision-Blizzard Deal Is Done. Now What? –...

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2023/04/26

In a surprise plot twist, Microsoft's Activision-Blizzard acquisition has been BLOCKED by the UK's CMA regulatory authority. We spend most of the show discussing the ramifications of this as well as what Microsoft might do next. Plus: we kick off the show with some quick impressions of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor! Presented by Dead Island 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Can Netflix Make Awesome AAA Games? – Unlocked 591

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2023/04/19

Longtime Halo senior developer Joseph Staten, the subject of last week's Unlocked, has announced where he's going next: Netflix! We discuss what this means for Netflix's gaming efforts before turning our attention to the newly announced departure of another longtime Halo developer, Frank O'Connor. Plus: Diablo 4's community interactions continue to impress, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:40

Thanks for All the Great Halo, Joseph Staten –...

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2023/04/12

As Halo Infinite creative director Joseph Staten confirms his departure from Microsoft altogether, we reflect back on his many contributions to some of the very best Halo games and also look ahead at what the future of Halo might look like. Plus: Arkane Austin drops some disappointing news about Redfall, Miranda gives her very positive hands-on impressions of Minecraft Legends, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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