Unlocked
IGN & Geek MediaThese 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 g... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 786 | Founded | 18 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Tech NewsNewsVideo GamesLeisure | |||
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The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 was packed with major reveals, world premieres, release dates, and surprise announcements. In this complete recap, we cover everything shown, including Gears of War: E-Day launching October 6, Halo: Campaign Evolved and i... more
New comments by Take-Two's CEO suggest that Grand Theft Auto 6 is looking like it's really going to be released on November 19. So what does that mean for Xbox and its packed Fall slate of games? We lay out two likely scenarios. Plus: what's next for... more
While we’re together, and before it gets so close to the Xbox Showcase that things start leaking (hopefully not) – the event is just barely over two weeks away! – we thought we’d have fun this week and make our annual Xbox Showcase predictions. You c... more
Our friend Mark Medina makes his long-awaited return to Unlocked to join our discussion on Forza Horizon 6, the latest open-world driving game masterpiece from Playground Games. We give our thoughts on what we've played so far and where we think Hori... more
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- Ryan is the show
Just gonna be completely honest here. Ryan has made this show for the longest time. He’s the man in every way for Xbox. Michael I hope you see this one day, but your better than attitude ruins every time you speak. Miranda is perfect when she’s on, but I have to admit between her being sick and then having the Michael knows all show it gets hard to listen. Love the show because Ryan is spot on for topics every time. I’m glad you all get along though because there’s no way I’d be dealing with s... more
Apple Podcasts4DecibelD
United Statesa month ago - Guest/New Panel are terrible
Would be so much better if they stuck to video games and left their alienating political opinions out of it. Some of these people need to touch grass and stop being terminally online.
Apple Podcasts1ChronosknightUnited States5 months ago - Was better long ago
IGN as a company has turned into a bunch of woke activists now pushing an agenda through entertainment. They will eventually fade into obscurity because of making video games into a political/ideological propaganda instead of serving their clients (people who want a break from all the garbage and just want to play fun games) the addition of tons of ads is now the final straw, good bye IGN.
Update: an IGN author just posted that they will lower the scores of game reviews if the game does not refl... more
Apple Podcasts1KconnaughtyUnited States5 months ago - Ryan makes this show!
Love the honest and energetic feel of the show, Ryan has that way of keeping this polished but still friendly and full of news, look for to the show. Keep the Xbox updates coming!
Apple Podcasts5DoctorCatanUnited States5 months ago - Podcast Unfollow
Long time listener to the show, having been here since the very first episode that Ryan produced back in 2012. I have loved the show and made sure I would listen each week for years eager for it with long drives to and from work.
The production and quality of this show has taken a dive that I no longer want to be apart of as the shift over the years has transitioned from Podcast to Video. Often the casts references that you should go look at the video instead of listening to the show but I’m... more
Apple Podcasts1NorwigeUnited States6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #5 | United States/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #19 | United States/Leisure |
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Apple Podcasts | #33 | United Kingdom/Leisure |
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What is Unlocked about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A panel-driven Xbox-focused show that breaks down breaking news, announcements, and trends across consoles, PC, Game Pass, and cloud gaming. Episodes mix live event takes, previews, deep-dive analyses, and candid debates about strategy, pricing, and hardware, often featuring guests with insider perspectives from studios, platforms, and media. Notable strengths include a consistent host lineup, a willingness to explore both big-picture industry moves and specific game-related topics, and frequent cross-talk that reflects strong domain expertise. The format often interweaves sponsor reads and live event commentary, creating a brisk, opinionated atmosphere that appeals to hard-core Xbox fans and industry watchers alike.
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4. Nintendo Voice Chat
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Unlocked launched 18 years ago and published 786 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Unlocked include:
1. Yuri Zhdanovich
2. Mike Channell
3. MC Fixer
4. Aaron Greenberg
5. Brandon Adler
6. Dan Amrich
7. Tim Schafer
8. Lee Petty
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