Best Hell Did We Just Watch Podcasts (2025)

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Hurricane Catarina 31:34

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We have an interesting one for you this time! Hurricane Catarina is the topic of today's discussion. Give it a listen to see what exactly is strange about this storm.By Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum

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GTA 6: How Big Will its Pop Culture Impact Be? – Unlocked 707 1:07:44

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We begin IGN's Xbox show this week by discussing the alleged (but still unconfirmed as of recording) pricing of the Xbox ROG Ally X handheld gaming PC, including what the huge apparent gap in price between the base model and the top-end model means for each one. And then our main topic is around GTA 6: a new Rockstar job listing makes a big but fai…

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Is Forza Horizon 6’s Reveal Imminent? – Unlocked 706 1:19:50

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With rumors swirling and Microsoft confirming a Tokyo Game Show livestream, we discuss whether or not we might be about to get a reveal of Forza Horizon 6. Plus: Hollow Knight: Silksong and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC impressions, former Xbox and industry execs weigh in on Xbox Game Pass, and more! 00:00:00 - Intro & Humble Bundle00:03:4…

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Hollow Knight: Silksong First Impressions – Unlocked 705 1:08:36

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The long-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally out the day this episode publishes, and so we brought in Logan Plant from our Nintendo Voice chat to discuss his thoughts so far after he played it at a recent Xbox event and PAX West. Plus: our reactions to the first gameplay deep-dive of IO Interactive's 007: First Light, a discussion around…

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5 Rad Games We’re Playing Right Now – Unlocked 704 1:04:09

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We're drowning in a sea of awesome games this week! Between the three of us, we've been playing a couple of big new releases (Gears of War Reloaded and Metal Gear Solid Delta) and a few hot upcoming games we want to tell you about (Replaced, The Outer Worlds 2, and LEGO Voyagers). Join us! 00:00 - Intro 02:02 - A Bioshock Update 12:15 - Gears of Wa…

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BioShock 4’s Development Hell – Unlocked 703 1:18:29

1M ago1:18:29

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We react to a new since-confirmed report that 2K's new BioShock game continues to find its footing. We discuss where the project is and what the BioShock IP still means to gamers. Plus: Helldivers 2's upcoming Xbox release looks to be extra special thanks to an apparent Halo: ODST crossover, another Xbox exclusive appears to be canceled, and more! …

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We’re Eating Good With Battlefield 6 and Grounded 2 – Unlocked 702 1:22:57

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This week on Unlocked, we dive into the finer details of Battlefield 6 after a hands-on preview and find a return to form for EA’s long-running shooter franchise. But we also dig into Grounded 2’s early access to see how Obsidian keeps cooking up good games for 2025. We also look at the latest Game Pass revenue numbers in contrast to the recent lay…

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Xbox Backs Off of $80 Games…For Now – Unlocked 701 1:23:34

2M ago1:23:34

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Lots to talk about this week! We start by discussing the latest releases and games we're previewing, including Grounded 2, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. Then we hit on Helldivers 2 making a surprise jump to Xbox, chat about the rumored pricing for the Xbox ROG Ally handheld, celebrate Hollow Knight: Silksong being playable …

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All For You: The Wreck of the Princess Sophia 29:06

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Join us in a discussion about the wreck of the Princess Sophia in October 1918.By Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum

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Former Xbox Exec on the Past, Present, and Future of Xbox – Unlocked 700 1:28:01

2M ago1:28:01

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Former Xbox executive Greg Canessa – creator of Xbox Live Arcade – joins us for our 700th episode to share some awesome inside-baseball stories from his days at Xbox. He also talks about his perspective on Xbox today from the business side of things (including his thoughts on the Activision-Blizzard acquisition), as well as how he feels about Xbox'…

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The Depressing Aftermath of Xbox’s Huge Layoffs – Unlocked 699 1:23:23

2M ago1:23:23

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We sort through the aftermath of Xbox's devastating layoffs from last week, including updates on the status of where Perfect Dark was, what's left of the Turn 10 team, how Microsoft's AI investments may have played a part in all of this, and much more. 00:00:00 - Intro00:03:42 - Perfect Dark 00:16:40 - The Future for Halo 00:26:05 - Elder Scrolls O…

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Assessing Xbox’s Layoffs, Game Cancellations, and Studio Closures – Unlocked 698 1:19:43

3M ago1:19:43

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As expected, layoffs at Microsoft and Xbox did happen this week, and they were unbelievably brutal. Approximately 9,000 people reportedly got laid off, multiple games were canceled, and entire studios were shut down. We sort through the wreckage on this week's Unlocked. 00:00 - Intro 00:11:12 - Assessing Xbox’s Layoffs00:24:33 - ZeniMax Online’s Ne…

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Xbox's 2026 Looks STACKED – Unlocked 697 1:32:43

3M ago1:32:43

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This year's Xbox Showcase was very good, but next year's Showcase should be absolutely jam-packed with Xbox's A-listers, from Halo to Gears of War to Fable and Forza Horizon. And not just that, Fall 2026 should be one of the biggest quarter of releases in Xbox history. Plus: Xbox's curious collab with Meta Quest, our bigger-picture perspective on r…

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It Caught on in a Flash: The 1984 Great Adventure Fire 1:00:47

3M ago1:00:47

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In this episode we'll dive into the harrowing events of a fire at New Jersey's Great Adventure amusement park in 1984. A fire erupted in a haunted castle attraction, trapping eight teens in a nightmarish scenario. We'll discuss eyewitness accounts, emergency response efforts, and the aftermath of this terrifying incident.…

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Dissecting Xbox’s Next-Gen Announcement – Unlocked 696 1:17:31

3M ago1:17:31

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We kick off by talking about the games we got to play behind closed doors after the Xbox Showcase: The Outer Worlds 2, Gears of War Reloaded, and Ninja Gaiden 4. And then we dig into our main topic: Xbox's next-gen hardware announcement. We analyze what it means, what it doesn't, and discuss where Xbox is going. ****** 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - Outer W…

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Inside the Tony Hawk 3 + 4 Remake, The Outer Worlds 2 , & FBC: Firebreak - Unlocked | IGN Live 2025 36:31

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In this jam-packed IGN Live 2025 special, we’re diving into three games revealed in the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. First, Daemon Hatfield joins Obsidian Entertainment for a deep dive into The Outer Worlds 2, then Remedy stops by to talk FBC: Firebreak. Finally, Tom Jorgenson sits down with Iron Galaxy to break down the long-awaited Tony Hawk’s Pro S…

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The Best Announcements from the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 - Unlocked 695 46:51

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The Xbox Games Showcase delivered big reveals and we’ve got thoughts. In this episode, we break down the biggest surprises and top takeaways from the show, including the ROG Ally Xbox handheld, Clockwork Revolution, Call of Duty Black Ops 7, the return of Persona 4, and Final Fantasy’s Xbox debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…

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What Xbox Era Would You Like to Relive? – Unlocked 694 1:28:34

4M ago1:28:34

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IGN Live is nearly here and we have a limited number of complimentary tickets for it! Head here and use the code "UNLOCKEDGUEST" to get a complimentary GA ticket for Saturday or Sunday: ⁠www.ign.com/liveWe kick off by discussing the specific Xbox eras we'd most like to go back in time to and relive – from Halo 2 to Rock Band, among others – before …

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Shake, Rattle, and Roll: The 1936 Tupelo-Gainesville Tornado Outbreak 50:43

4M ago50:43

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This episode covers the harrowing tale of the 1936 Tupelo-Gainesville Tornado Outbreak, a series of tornadoes that devastated towns and families across Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. This episode includes talk of death, injury, and some very light gore.By Anthony

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Doom: The Dark Ages and Elden Ring Nightreign Reactions – Unlocked 693 1:13:17

4M ago1:13:17

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IGN's Doom: The Dark Ages reviewer (and Doom superfan) Mitchell Saltzman joins fellow Doom superfan Ryan McCaffrey to discuss id software's just-released prequel: how it compares to Doom Eternal, why we love it, where the series goes from here, and more. Plus: Mitchell talks about his visit to From Software to play a ton of Elden Ring Nightreign as…

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Xbox’s Price Hikes Are Maddening – Unlocked 692 1:38:26

5M ago1:38:26

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In a huge week of Xbox news, we're discussing Xbox's massive, demoralizing, and unprecedented price increases five years into the console generation. Plus: we gush over the new GTA 6 trailer, celebrate the return of Gears of War 1 via a new remaster, discuss the just-leaked images of ROG's officially licensed Xbox handheld PC, and more!00:00:00 - I…

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Did Borderlands 4 Just Give Us a GTA 6 Release Hint? – Unlocked 691 1:52:23

5M ago1:52:23

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On this week's Xbox show, we discuss how Borderlands 4's release date just moved up, and whether or not it means it's getting out of GTA 6...possibly in October? But maybe there's another game it's avoiding... Plus: Assassin's Creed Shadows' strong sales debut, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 gets a hilarious new playable Operator, Clair Obscur: Expediti…

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The Oblivion Remaster Is Even Better Than We’d Hoped – Unlocked 690 1:19:53

5M ago1:19:53

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It's raining RPGs on Xbox Game Pass this week as the long-rumored/leaked Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered finally got released – and it's even better than we'd hoped. We discuss why it's fantastic and what it means for other Bethesda remasters (Fallout 3, anyone?) and The Elder Scrolls VI. Plus: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has also arrived and…

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Another Brick in the Wall: The Moorgate Tube Disaster 40:09

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In this episode we're delving into one of London's most tragic transportation incidents: The Moorgate Tube disaster of 1975. Listen along as we delve into the events leading up to the catastrophic crash resulting in 43 casualties and many injuries.By Anthony

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The Oblivion Remaster Keeps Leaking – Unlocked 689 1:03:05

5M ago1:03:05

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Bethesda's "secret" remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion keeps leaking. We'll talk about what we learned from this week's leak, when you can play it (hint: VERY SOON), how it'll hit for a generation of Elder Scrolls fans that have only ever known Skyrim, and more. Plus: our Mount Rushmore of RPGs, Xbox Game Pass's incredible second wave in Ap…

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The Outer Worlds 2 Looks Awesome – Unlocked 688 1:14:53

5M ago1:14:53

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We covered a ton of ground this week, from The Outer Worlds 2 looking awesome so far after we got to visit Obsidian for our exclusive IGN First coverage, to Doom: The Dark Ages being fantastic but very different from Doom Eternal based on our four hours of hands-on time with it, to the Minecraft movie's big opening weekend and what other Xbox prope…

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The Final Word on South of Midnight - Unlocked 687 1:27:02

6M ago1:27:02

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This week on Unlocked, Michael and Miranda are joined by GameSpot's Jordan Ramée to talk all about the latest Xbox exclusive, South of Midnight, now that we have reviewed it and we explore our own connections to American South. We also touch on previews for Doom: The Dark Ages and the ongoing saga of where Hollow Knight Silksong is. And we find a w…

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We Demand a Translucent Xbox - Unlocked 686 58:43

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This week on Unlocked, Miranda and Michael go over the biggest reveals for Minecraft Live 2025 (new mobs!), discuss the Backbone One Xbox Edition and how they hope Xbox's latest neat peripheral designs influence their next major device releases, and round out the show by discussing two games coming to Xbox shown during the Nintendo Direct. Learn mo…

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The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake Appears to Be Imminent – Unlocked 685 1:14:13

6M ago1:14:13

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This week, Michael and Ryan give first impressions of this week's big new game release, Assassin's Creed Shadows. And then we delve into our main topic: MORE rumors about the remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and how close to release it apparently is (hint: it's really close!). Plus: Split Fiction's continued success, reassurances from Saber…

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What We Want From Xbox Handhelds and the Next Gen – Unlocked 684 1:26:09

6M ago1:26:09

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The crew is joined by Ash Parrish from The Verge to discuss the reports of Xbox handhelds (from OEMs) coming later this year and the prospect of a next-gen Xbox coming in 2027 (and how weird time works because it feels like the Series X|S came out just yesterday). But first, we revisit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 demo for Miranda's final thoughts, …

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Is the Nemesis System Dead Forever? – Unlocked 683 1:17:01

7M ago1:17:01

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Our Xbox crew discusses the awful news of WB Games closing down Shadow of Mordor developer Monolith Productions along with two other studios. Is their patented Nemesis System dead forever? But first, we spend a happy first half of the podcast gushing over a few new games we've been playing: Split Fiction, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Monster Hu…

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Jump Ship Rocks and So Do Many of the Other ID@Xbox Showcase Games – Unlocked 682 55:59

7M ago55:59

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Our Xbox crew reacts to all of the new and cool games we got to see at the latest ID@Xbox Showcase, from Jump Ship to Herding to Outbound to 33 Immortals and more! And joining us to shed a bit more light on the ID@Xbox program and all of these games is ID@Xbox Director Guy Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Avowed Director Carrie Patel and Obsidian Studio Head Feargus Urquhart – Unlocked 681 51:52

7M ago51:52

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As Avowed officially launches this week, its Game Director, Carrie Patel, and the studio head at developer Obsidian Entertainment, Feargus Urquhart, join us for a conversation about their big new first-person fantasy RPG. They discuss how the project evolved since its original unveiling, what they did with the extra development time when its releas…

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Avowed & South of Midnight: What We Think – Unlocked 680 1:16:32

7M ago1:16:32

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We've been waiting for this moment: to be swimming in new first-party Xbox games. We have all been playing both Avowed and South of Midnight, and we discuss our thoughts on each of them. We also spend time talking about our experiences with Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 so far and why we love its grounded medieval RPG world. Finally, we discuss Bloom…

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Forza Heads to PS5. Nothing Is Safe – Unlocked 679 57:42

8M ago57:42

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The OG Xbox podcaster Danny Peña from Gamertag Radio joins us to discuss one of Xbox's "core four" franchises, Forza, heading to PlayStation 5 in the form of Forza Horizon 5. What does it mean for Xbox? And is any franchise "safe"? Plus: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is out and awesome (and successful), we show some love to one of the newest games on…

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Indiana Boys: 1977 University of Evansville Plane Crash 41:41

7M ago41:41

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Listen as we remember the 1977 University of Evansville Men's Basketball Team. This episode delves into their final flight and what went wrong.By Anthony

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Xbox’s Future Clarified – Unlocked 678 1:03:10

8M ago1:03:10

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As Xbox boss Phil Spencer visits two of our friends' podcasts, we discuss his clarifying comments on the future (not to mention present!) of Xbox. Plus: why we love Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, we talk about BioWare getting restructured and what it means for Mass Effect 5, and more! 00:00:00 - LA Fires Support & Intro 00:02:51 - Poll Results from last wee…

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NINJA GAIDEN IS BACK HOLY SH*T – Unlocked 677 56:01

8M ago56:01

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We recorded live immediately following this week's fantastic Xbox Developer Direct, so our reactions are very real, highlighted by the stunning announcement of not just the LONG-awaited Ninja Gaiden 4, but also the surprise shadow drop of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. We've also got plenty of thoughts on Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Ob…

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Xbox: Third Place, Now Third Party? – Unlocked 676 1:25:33

8M ago1:25:33

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With the corroborated rumors that Microsoft is bringing Halo: The Master Chief Collection to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, is Xbox now officially a Sega-like third-party publisher? We discuss the complicated (and weird) idea of Halo heading to other platforms. Leading up to that, though, we discuss the rumored details of the Unreal Engine 5 remake of …

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When Will We See Elder Scrolls 6 Again? – Unlocked 675 1:03:10

9M ago1:03:10

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Happy New Year! We begin our first episode of 2025 by discussing some changes happening on the podcast before getting into what you really care about: Xbox games! We talk about what we played over the holidays and then talk about two sequels that are likely still pretty far away: The Elder Scrolls 6 and Mass Effect 5. When will we see TES6 next whe…

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Do's and Don'ts for Xbox in 2025 – Unlocked 674 56:40

9M ago56:40

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In our final show of 2024, we look ahead to 2025 and give Microsoft some advice in the form of do's and dont's for Xbox in the new year. Thanks so much for listening all year long, and we'll see you next week for the start of a new and exciting year of Xbox! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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What’s Your Xbox Game of the Year? – Unlocked 673 56:42

9M ago56:42

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IGN has announced its Xbox Game of the Year, so now it's our turn to talk about our individual picks for best Xbox game of the year. And then we look ahead and discuss our personal most anticipated Xbox games for 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy IGN & Geek Media

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The Game Awards Was Stacked This Year – Unlocked 672 1:04:16

9M ago1:04:16

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We react to this week's big event, The Game Awards, and the many reveals it brought with it, including The Witcher 4, Elden Ring Nightreign, gameplay for The Outer Worlds 2, and so, so much more! #GOTYWatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy IGN & Geek Media

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Indiana Nights: The 1963 Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum Explosion 45:53

9M ago45:53

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Journey back in time with us to a devastating moment in history as we unravel the events surrounding the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum explosion. In this episode, we delve into the heart-wrenching story of the tragic explosion that shook the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum, claiming lives and forever altering the lives of survivors.…

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A Creepy Date 34:15

10M ago34:15

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Tian describes this creepy date story that happened off of a dating app.By Tina & James

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Indiana Jones Is the Best Xbox Exclusive in Years – Unlocked 671 1:22:37

10M ago1:22:37

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is here, and we discuss in great (spoiler-free) detail why we think it's the best Xbox exclusive in years. Plus: our predictions for reveals we'll get at next week's Game Awards, Xbox Game Pass's December lineup, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Tina's Storytime 45:03

10M ago45:03

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Tina shares an interesting internet gossip.By Tina & James

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The Xbox Games We’re Most Thankful For – Unlocked 670 1:06:33

10M ago1:06:33

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Happy Thanksgiving to our USA listeners! In the spirit of the holiday this week, we're discussing the Xbox games we're most thankful for. Not necessarily the very best ones, but the ones that mean a lot to us that we're thankful for. Special guest: David "Fame2K" Whitaker from LV1 Gaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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STALKER 2 First Impressions – Unlocked 669 1:24:32

10M ago1:24:32

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Our STALKER 2 reviewer Michael Higham joins us to discuss his thoughts so far as he's neck-deep in Xbox's big new exclusive first-person shooter. Plus: we discuss the Game of the Year nominees announced for this year's Game Awards, including whether or not an expansion pack should be included. We also talk about what we want from Amazon's live-acti…

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Love is Blind Habibi...WHAT THE HELL DID WE JUST WATCH! 52:32

10M ago52:32

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Tina and I are at a lost for words with this show. Well actually, we have A LOT to say! Tune in and hear what we thought about this season of Love is BlindBy Tina & James