Episodes

  • Next-Gen Xbox in 2027…or Not Until 2028? – Unlocked 728

    Next-Gen Xbox in 2027…or Not Until 2028? – Unlocked 728
    Feb 12 2026
    Remember last week's comments from AMD's CEO about being ready to support a next-gen Xbox launch in 2027? It turns out there's more to the story, so we're discussing what launch timing might make sense for Microsoft, and how we think a BS-free version of Windows 11 is a big key to the whole launch. Plus: can Baldur's Gate 3 make a good HBO TV show? We're going to find out either way, so we talked about what we want to see from the co-showrunner of The Last of US show who's in charge of this project. 00:00:00 - Intro & Replaced Demo 00:17:41 - Next-Gen Xbox 2027 Launch Reportedly 'Best Case Scenario 00:50:09 - Baldur's Gate 3 TV Show 01:06:54 - PlanetPokemon & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Resident Evil Requiem Looks Ready to Cook – Unlocked 727

    Resident Evil Requiem Looks Ready to Cook – Unlocked 727
    Feb 5 2026
    Two big topics dominate our Xbox show this week: first, Resident Evil Requiem. Our own Michael Higham got to play a few hours of a near-final build, and he came back super excited about what will probably be the biggest game in the first quarter of 2026. And then we discussed AMD's CEO publicly stating that they'd be ready to support a next-gen Xbox launch in 2027, including whether or not we think the next Xbox will beat the PlayStation 6 to market, whether that even matters, and what Microsoft could do to try and get core gamers excited about what promises to be a very different type of console. 00:00:00 - Intro & Resident Evil Requiem 00:18:29 - Next-gen Xbox launch in 2027? 00:48:32 - No Plans For The Outher Worlds 3 01:03:04 - New to Game Pass & Outro Go to https://surfshark.com/unlocked or use code UNLOCKED at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Top 100 Xbox Games Ever: The Top 20 – Unlocked 726

    Top 100 Xbox Games Ever: The Top 20 – Unlocked 726
    Jan 29 2026
    In a marathon two-hour episode, our friends from Outside Xbox join us to discuss the Top 20 games in our collaborative Top 100 Xbox Games of All Time list. We share stories, memories, and more from each of these 20 incredible Xbox games that have stood the test of time, from Halo(s) to Mass Effect(s) to GTA 5 and plenty more! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:24 - Halo Reach, Mass Effect, Fez 00:21:59 - Gears of War 2, Read Dead Redemption, Ninja Gaiden Black, Fable 2 00:43:46 - Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, Oblivion, COD 4, KOTOR 01:10:19 - Halo, Forza Horizon 5, Inside, Bioshock 01:30:32 - Halo 2, Gears of War 3 01:47:35 - Top 3 & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 17 mins
  • Top 100 Xbox Games Debate: The Obscure Ones – Unlocked 725

    Top 100 Xbox Games Debate: The Obscure Ones – Unlocked 725
    Jan 24 2026
    Part one of our Top 100 Xbox Games of All Time conversation is here! We're talking about the games that mean a lot to us from 100-26 on our list. There will be games you remember, games that make you go, "Oh yeah, that one!", and maybe some games that are new to you. Come back next week for part two when we dig into the top games on the list! 00:00:00 - Intro & Fallout 3 00:12:20 - The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind 00:19:31 - Fusion Frenzy & 1 vs 100 00:28:17 - Rainbow Six: Vegas & Street Fighter IV 00:37:02 - Full Spectrum Warrior & Mirror's Edge 00:45:21 - Halo 4 & Lost Odyssey 00:56:15 - Rock Band 3 & Wolfenstein II 01:05:55 - Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Hitman (2016), & DOOM Eternal 01:13:32 - Favorite 7/10 Games & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Xbox Developer Direct Reactions – Unlocked 724

    Xbox Developer Direct Reactions – Unlocked 724
    Jan 23 2026
    In this episode, we react to everything shown at Xbox’s latest Developer Direct, with deep dives into Fable, Forza Horizon 6, a surprise reveal from Double Fine Productions, and a brand-new project from Game Freak. Big reactions, big speculation, and a whole lot of excitement. 00:00:00 - Intro & Fable Deep-Dive 00:37:50 - GameFreak + Beasts of Reincarnation 00:47:25 - Doublefine + Kiln 00:53:56 - Forza Horizon 6 & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Xbox Developer Direct Predictions – Unlocked 723

    Xbox Developer Direct Predictions – Unlocked 723
    Jan 15 2026
    Xbox's now-annual early-year showcase returns next week! We know Fable and Forza Horizon 6 will be there, but what else will show up? We've got predictions. Plus: Hellblade and Wolfenstein are reportedly getting new sequels, Forza Horizon 5 is still selling huge all these years later, The Witcher 3 might drop a new expansion many years after the last one, Anthem shuts down, renowned Xbox 360-era developer Twisted Pixel is closed, and more! 00:00:00 - Xbox Developer Direct Predictions 00:20:06 - Ninja Theory is working on Hellblade 3 00:28:49 - Wolfenstein 3 may be on the way 00:39:38 - Forza Horizon 5 sells 5 million copies on PS5 00:49:17 - Witcher 3 DLC 00:59:55 - Anthem is officially dead 01:05:03 - Meta has shut down Twisted Pixel & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Remembering 2 Xbox Greats – Unlocked 722

    Remembering 2 Xbox Greats – Unlocked 722
    Jan 8 2026
    The Xbox world lost two wonderful people over the holidays: longtime Microsoft hardware team member Albert Penello and game industry legend Vince Zampella, whose credits include co-creating Call of Duty, Titanfall, Apex Legends, and many more. Xbox marketing boss Aaron Greenberg joins us to remember Albert, who was an absolute joy to everyone he met and who he knew extremely well both at and outside of work. And then we spend the rest of the episode talking about Vince and the great guy he was as well as the monumental impact he had on both the Xbox (Call of Duty 2, Titanfall) and the larger games industry. Thank you to Gamertag Radio's Parris Lilly for joining us this week as well. 00:00:00 - Did you guys play anything over the holiday break? 00:06:39 - Remembering Albert Penello 00:32:48 - Remembering Vince Zampella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Ranking Every Xbox’s Day-One Launch Lineups – Unlocked 721

    Ranking Every Xbox’s Day-One Launch Lineups – Unlocked 721
    Dec 22 2025
    What to do during a quiet holiday week with no news? How about we argue amongst ourselves? Haha well sort of: we decided to rank the four Xbox console day-one launch lineups we've had so far, and let's just say we definitely did not all agree on how these rankings should go. Enjoy and happy holidays! This weeks show is hosted by Ryan McCaffrey, Miranda Sanchez, Michael Higham, and is produced by Nick Maillet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins