Our hiatus is over and we've got a LOT to talk about this week, starting with Sony's shocking decision to drop Hideo Kojima's next-gen tactical espionage game Physint, only for Xbox to pick it up. Plus: the big unreleased games we've been playing (Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Exodus, State of Decay 3, Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039), our thoughts on the GTA 6 gameplay reveal, and more!
 
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Our hiatus is over and we've got a LOT to talk about this week, starting with Sony's shocking decision to drop Hideo Kojima's next-gen tactical espionage game Physint, only for Xbox to pick it up. Plus: the big unreleased games we've been playing (Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Exodus, State of Decay 3, Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039), our thoughts on the GTA 6 gameplay reveal, and more! This weeks show was hosted by Ryan McCaffrey and Michael Higham. It was produced by Nick Maillet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our hiatus is over and we've got a LOT to talk about this week, starting with Sony's shocking decision to drop Hideo Kojima's next-gen tactical espionage game Physint, only for Xbox to pick it up. Plus: the big unreleased games we've been playing (Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Exodus, State of Decay 3, Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039), our thoughts on the GTA 6 gameplay reveal, and more!
 
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Sony's Loss Is Xbox's Gain: Hideo Kojima Signs With Xbox for Physint – Unlocked 754

In a spoiler-free discussion, Ryan and Michael talk about how much they love Gears of War: E-Day, which Ryan reviewed for IGN. Plus: Halo's former Franchise Creative Director comments on the three probable paths to success that he thinks Halo might take under Activision, and more!

#xbox #gaming #gearsofwar

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In a spoiler-free discussion, Ryan and Michael talk about how much they love Gears of War: E-Day, which Ryan reviewed for IGN. Plus: Halo's former Franchise Creative Director comments on the three probable paths to success that he thinks Halo might take under Activision, and more! #xbox #gaming #gearsofwar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a spoiler-free discussion, Ryan and Michael talk about how much they love Gears of War: E-Day, which Ryan reviewed for IGN. Plus: Halo's former Franchise Creative Director comments on the three probable paths to success that he thinks Halo might take under Activision, and more!

#xbox #gaming #gearsofwar

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Gears of War: E-Day Is Awesome (No Spoilers) – Unlocked 756

Xbox's "reset" continued this week, and we discussed and analyzed all of the newest changes, including the big one of Activision taking over on Halo from Halo Studios. Our thoughts on why we think this happened, whether or not it'll be a reboot, what engine it'll use, what studio might work on it, and more. Plus: Bungie breathes a second life into Destiny 2, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Xbox's "reset" continued this week, and we discussed and analyzed all of the newest changes, including the big one of Activision taking over on Halo from Halo Studios. Our thoughts on why we think this happened, whether or not it'll be a reboot, what engine it'll use, what studio might work on it, and more. Plus: Bungie breathes a second life into Destiny 2, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Xbox's "reset" continued this week, and we discussed and analyzed all of the newest changes, including the big one of Activision taking over on Halo from Halo Studios. Our thoughts on why we think this happened, whether or not it'll be a reboot, what engine it'll use, what studio might work on it, and more. Plus: Bungie breathes a second life into Destiny 2, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Halo Studios Is No Longer Making Halo – Unlocked 755

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 <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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

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 &amp; Fallout 3
00:12:20 - The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
00:19:31 - Fusion Frenzy &amp; 1 vs 100
00:28:17 - Rainbow Six: Vegas &amp; Street Fighter IV
00:37:02 - Full Spectrum Warrior &amp; Mirror's Edge
00:45:21 - Halo 4 &amp; Lost Odyssey
00:56:15 - Rock Band 3 &amp; Wolfenstein II
01:05:55 - Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Hitman (2016), &amp; DOOM Eternal
01:13:32 - Favorite 7/10 Games &amp; Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Top 100 Xbox Games Debate: The Obscure Ones – Unlocked 725

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


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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

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 &amp; Fable Deep-Dive
00:37:50 - GameFreak + Beasts of Reincarnation
00:47:25 - Doublefine + Kiln
00:53:56 - Forza Horizon 6 &amp; Outro


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Xbox Developer Direct Reactions – Unlocked 724

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Podcast Unlocked Ep. 66: Dropping the Balls

A fully loaded cast of four talks...PC gaming.
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A fully loaded cast of four talks...PC gaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fully loaded cast of four talks...PC gaming.
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Podcast Unlocked Ep. 65: Squad Up

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A fully loaded cast of four talks...PC gaming.

Wiki Wiki Wild Wild West
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Podcast Unlocked Ep. 64: Backstreet's Back

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Battlefield 4's Pro Skater 720: The Arkham Dead
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Podcast Unlocked Ep. 63: Mulligan

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Battlefield 4's Pro Skater 720: The Arkham Dead

Bringing back Brelston.
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Bringing back Brelston.
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Podcast Unlocked Ep. 62: Capcomerica

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Tastes so right.
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Tastes so right.
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Podcast Unlocked Ep. 61: The Telltale Burrito

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.
Visit Geek.com for more information.

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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. Visit Geek.com for more information.

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