Best XBLA Podcasts (2025)

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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