Show overview
Unlocked has been publishing since 2009, and across the 17 years since has built a catalogue of 795 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 900 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 57 min and 1h 17m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 32 episodes already out so far this year. Published by IGN.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 795 episodesKingdom Hearts 4 in Late 2027. Can it Really Be True? – Unlocked 753
Xbox Reportedly Won’t Let Discs Die – Unlocked 752
Where Does Halo Go From Here? + Gears E-Day Multiplayer Thoughts – Unlocked 751
Obsidian Returns to Fallout – Unlocked 750
Xbox’s Brutal ‘Reset’ + Who Bought State of Decay 3 and Senua? – Unlocked 749
What’s Left of/at Xbox? – Unlocked 748
Xbox's Third Price Increase Is the Biggest Yet – Unlocked 747
Hello Darkness My Old Friend – Unlocked 746
Fable, Gears of War, and Halo: Our Behind Closed Doors Reactions – Unlocked 745
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Recap: Gears E-Day, Clockwork Revolution and New Xbox Console | IGN Live 2026 - Unlocked 744
GTA 6 Looks Likely for November, So What Does it Mean for Xbox? – Unlocked 743
Our 12 Xbox Showcase Predictions – Unlocked 742
Forza Horizon 6 Rocks! – Unlocked 741
New Xbox CEO Kills Copilot AI – Unlocked 740
New Xbox Logo and Attitude: Is Xbox Back to Being Green and Mean? – Unlocked 739
Xbox Game Pass Gets a Price…Decrease! – Unlocked 738
Replaced Director Shares Insights, Origins, and What's Next After Xbox Debut – Unlocked 737
State of Decay 3 Is Back from the (Un)Dead – Unlocked 736
Ep 735What Xbox’s Showcase Announcement Tells Us About its 2026 Lineup – Unlocked 735
After talking about our favorite games from PAX East, we discuss Microsoft's Xbox Showcase announcement – which included news that Gears of War: E-Day will get the coveted "Direct" slot immediately following the event. We dig deep into what that means for the Gears prequel, why Fable might end up being the game that gets bumped to 2027 out of Xbox's stacked 2026 lineup, which studios we might and might not hear from at the Xbox Showcase, and more! 00:00:00 - Intro & What We Played At PAX (Kiln and 4 Penny Coffins 00:02:34 - Rain98 00:05:30 - Lunarium & Cat Secretary 00:10:07 - Xbox Games Showcase & Gears of War: E-Day 00:22:34 - Too Many Xbox Games? 00:24:19 - Will Fable be at the showcase? 00:36:44 - Double Fine: Kiln 00:38:51 - Halo Studios: Campaign Evolved 00:39:31 - inXile: Clockwork Revolution 00:42:27 - Mojang & Ninja Theory 00:46:49 - Playground Games & Rare 00:52:30 - Undead Labs & State of Decay 3 00:58:45 - Arkane, Marvel's Blade, & Blizzard 01:04:09 - This is An Xbox & Outro #gaming #xbox #gearsofwar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 734Xbox Showcase Goes Crazy and We Find Hidden Gems Live at PAX East 2026 – Unlocked 734
In episode 734 of Podcast Unlocked, the crew takes the stage to react to the incredibly packed Xbox Partner Showcase. We discuss the biggest reveals, including the new STALKER 2: Cost of Hope DLC, Hades 2 dropping next month, Wuthering Waves finally coming to Xbox, the Yakuza-inspired Stranger than Heaven, and the surprise drop of Super Meat Boy 3D! Plus, we share our favorite hidden indie gems that we went hands-on with on the PAX East show floor, and wrap things up with a live audience AMA discussing what we all want to see from the next-generation Xbox console. Terms & Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 US & DC, 18+ yrs of age. Ends 4/26/26. Void where prohibited. See Official Rules at https://www.ign.com/rewards/enter-to-win-a-rog-xbox-ally-handheld-gaming-device for full details. https://www.Trolli.com/xbox #Xbox #PAXEast2026 #XboxShowcase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices