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 | 759 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsVideo GamesTech NewsLeisure | |||
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Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb, the longtime public face of Xbox at Microsoft, joins us for a special Xbox 360 episode as the most successful Xbox console ever celebrates its 20th anniversary. Larry shares a ton of great stories and even shows off a bunch... more
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Our special guest this week is Obsidian's Brandon Adler, the Game Director on The Outer Worlds 2. He tells us about how the team's new RPG has been received so far, what kind of stuff hit the cutting room floor, what got prototyped but never made it ... more
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- Michael Higham Weeks are an easy skip
Definitely miss the days of Ryan, Miranda, Destin, and Stella. And Alanah before that!
The new guy, Michael Higham just always sounds like he is stoned when he’s talking. And on weeks Ryan is out and he hosts, it is a DRAG. His constant “that’s what’s up,” “we cooked,” “I’m young” just adds to the annoyance unfortunately. I enjoy the podcast and news each week but when he hosts, I’d rather spend my time listening to something else or someone that doesn’t talk like they just smoked a huge joint.
Apple Podcasts1Cardsdrummer
United States4 months ago - Michael Higham
See title.
Apple Podcasts1SuperSilver420United States4 months ago - Is this the Ryan show
Seriously Ryan just loves to hear himself talk. Run on sentences and off topic tangents instead of interacting with his co-hosts. Which by the way are rotated out so frequently. Ryan needs to step down from host or watch how much he talks
Apple Podcasts1FIFTY PES0United States7 months ago - Downward trajectory….
Ive been listening to Ryan and this podcast for around 10 years and have really enjoyed his coverage of games. That said, over the last year or so its felt like they have become far more an advertising branch of IGN than honestly covering games. This became frustratingly obvious when games like Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Avowed got praised while refusing to discuss the major issues throughout both those games. It seems this problem has been furthered by the introduction of new hosts like Mich... more
Apple Podcasts2DavidSprints
Canada8 months ago - Bring Back Stella!!!
Ryan and Miranda are great. Missing Destin and Stella. New guy seems really nice but doesn’t compare to the aforementioned. Wishing Destin the best, but can we get Stella back more often? Ryan Miranda and Stella would be great!
Apple Podcasts3Unsubscribed11United States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #22 | United States/Leisure/Video Games |
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Apple Podcasts | #15 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #23 | Canada/Leisure/Video Games |
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What is Unlocked about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focused on the Xbox ecosystem, this podcast provides an engaging mix of news, game reviews, and discussions on gaming culture. Each episode features a rotating panel of expert guests who contribute insights into current events such as Xbox game releases and industry trends, while also exploring nostalgic aspects of gaming, particularly from the Xbox brand. Listeners can expect lively conversations around significant topics including the impact of Xbox Game Pass, game development challenges, and the community's sentiments towards various Microsoft and Xbox announcements. The podcast aims to cater to both dedicated Xbox enthusiasts and newcomers alike, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in staying updated on all things Xbox.
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3. Next-Gen Console Watch
4. Nintendo Voice Chat
5. Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast
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Unlocked launched 18 years ago and published 759 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. Brandon Adler
2. Dan Amrich
3. Lee Petty
4. Tim Schafer
5. Khalif Adams
6. Greg Canessa
7. Parris Lilly
8. Lord Cognito
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