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Unlocked

Unlocked

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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.2022 405569 Politics & Government Science Fiction
Episodes
  • Xbox’s Brutal ‘Reset’ + Who Bought State of Decay 3 and Senua? – Unlocked 749

    Xbox’s Brutal ‘Reset’ + Who Bought State of Decay 3 and Senua? – Unlocked 749
    Jul 9 2026
    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 Theory (Senua), as well as what the now-independent Double Fine might be working on. Plus: Game Pass's failures and how it might evolve moving forward, and more! 00:00:00 - Intro & Xbox Layoffs 00:20:52 - Future of State of Decay 3 00:30:21 - Future of Ninja Theory 00:35:39 - Future of Double Fine 00:41:56 - Future of Bethesda 00:58:39 - Physical Discs & Project Helix 01:11:30 - Future of Game Pass 01:30:05 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • What’s Left of/at Xbox? – Unlocked 748

    What’s Left of/at Xbox? – Unlocked 748
    Jul 2 2026
    Join the IGN Discord https://discord.com/invite/h2T45nkkm6 Another dreadful week of Xbox news brings reports that State of Decay 3 may get canceled and developer Undead Labs might be shut down, with Arkane and its Marvel's Blade project potentially suffering the same fate. We give our reactions, and also discuss how we'd "reboot" Xbox around its biggest franchises, as it's reported that new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wants to do. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:46 - State of Decay 3 Might be Cancelled 00:24:07 - Development on new The Elder Scrolls & Fallout 00:52:59 - Xbox Might Cancel Blade 01:04:34 - Hideo Kojima’s OD 01:21:13 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Xbox's Third Price Increase Is the Biggest Yet – Unlocked 747

    Xbox's Third Price Increase Is the Biggest Yet – Unlocked 747
    Jun 26 2026
    Money is the name of the game this week, from Xbox's third round of price cuts that see the Series S now start at $500 and the Series X start at $750 to GTA coming in at $80 for the base game and $100 for the Ultimate Edition to the Steam Machine pricing reveal and what it might mean for Project Helix. Plus: brutal Bungie layoffs, our "Game of the Year So Far" picks, and more. This weeks show is hosted by 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 hr and 24 mins
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