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 reportedly imminent Xbox layoffs, and more!
00:08:34 - Let’s talk about NEXT year’s Xbox Showcase
00:27:35 - What is Xbox's Genre Identity?
00:30:45 - What does Fall 2026 look like for Xbox?
00:43:54 - What does 2027 look like for Xbox?
00:52:53 - Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition
01:00:38 - Microsoft Plans Major Job Cuts at Xbox Gaming Division
01:24:00 - Outro
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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.
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00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Outer Worlds, Gears of War Reloaded, & Summer Game Fest
13:50 - Handhelds Are Clearly Important to the Future of Xbox
21:20 - Ninja Gaiden 4 is Pretty Rad
34:43 - Dissecting Xbox’s Next-Gen Announcement
57:31 - Marathon got Delayed
01:07:03 - Whats Headed To Gamepass
This week’s show is Ryan McCaffrey, Michael Higham, Miranda Sanchez, and is produced by Nick Maillet
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Inside the Tony Hawk 3 + 4 Remake, The Outer Worlds 2 , & FBC: Firebreak - Unlocked | IGN Live 2025
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 Skater 3+4 Remaster. You don't wanna miss it!
00:00:00 - The Outer Worlds 2
00:12:01 - FBC: Firebreak
00:21:40 - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Remaster
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The Best Announcements from the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 - Unlocked 695
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.
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What Xbox Era Would You Like to Relive? – Unlocked 694
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We 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 chatting about Bungie's latest blunder and the state of the once-great studio, Randy Pitchford's spicy message to fans in regards to Borderlands 4 possibly being priced at $80, Microsoft's new additions to Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft's domination of April's top-selling games list, and more!
00:00:00 - Intro, IGN Live, & Humble Bundle
00:08:28 - Favorite Xbox Era?
00:39:16 - Bungie Accused of Plagiarism
00:58:44 - Borderlands 4 $80 Controversy
01:08:09 - Retro Classics with Game Pass
01:11:22 - Game Pass Wave 2 for May & Best Selling Games of May
01:19:46 - RAIDOU Remastered & Outro
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These 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 gaming. Whether you're a longtime Xbox fan or just jumping in, Unlocked is your go-to source for all things Xbox.
Unlocked is a part of Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand.
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