Wed, 11 May 2016
Ryan's out, but the crew holds down the fort and chats about Battlefield 1, Battlefront 2, probably something with a 3, and Fable 4. |
Wed, 4 May 2016
We fondly remember everything Lionhead gave Xbox fans as the studio closes its doors for good. Plus: Respawn's third-person Star Wars game, our reactions to Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and the not-sold-separately Modern Warfare remaster, our Xbox E3 hopes, whether or not Microsoft will showcase upgraded hardware at the big show, our favorite Xbox 360 games ever, and more!
Direct download: Podcast_Unlocked_Episode_244.mp3
Category:Podcast Unlocked -- posted at: 8:06pm EDT |
Wed, 27 April 2016
Gears of War 4 unleashes a pricey season pass and an even pricier collector's edition. We evaluate the pluses and minuses of both. We also lament the latest Mirror's Edge Catalyst delay, debate where Call of Duty is heading after its title has apparently leaked. Oh, and, uh...rugby.
Direct download: Podcast_Unlocked_Episode_243.mp3
Category:Podcast Unlocked -- posted at: 8:46pm EDT |
Wed, 20 April 2016
The Xbox 1.5 rumors won't go away – particularly in light of the hot-and-heavy PlayStation Neo rumors, so we discuss what a mid-cycle upgrade could look like for Microsoft. But should it even happen? Plus: Quantum Break's last boss frustrates us (no spoilers though!), Batman joins the remaster party that we don't want to be invited to, Red Dead might be returning, and more! Link to IGN PAX East meet-and-greet #1: https://ignpresentsbattleborncommunity.splashthat.com Link to IGN PAX East meet-and-greet #2: https://ignmeetngreetpresentedby2k.splashthat.com
Direct download: Podcast_Unlocked_Episode_242.mp3
Category:Podcast Unlocked -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT |
Thu, 14 April 2016
Gears of War 4 boss Rod Fergusson joins us for a 30-minute interview about the new game as well as taking over the franchise. Plus: our thoughts on Quantum Break so far, the ex-GTA developer's lawsuit against Rockstar, Titanfall 2, the rumored effort to save Fable Legends, and more!
Direct download: Podcast_Unlocked_Episode_241.mp3
Category:Podcast Unlocked -- posted at: 10:35am EDT |
Wed, 6 April 2016
We discuss Gears of War 4's just-announced release date and what it means for the rest of the holiday 2016 Xbox lineup. Plus: Xbox 1.5, Mass Effect 4, Doom beta thoughts, Bethesda's public E3 presence, Final Fantasy XV demo reactions, and more!
Direct download: Podcast_Unlocked_Episode_240.mp3
Category:Podcast Unlocked -- posted at: 6:54pm EDT |
Thu, 31 March 2016
Mitch's last show is weird, wonderful, and chaotic. |
Tue, 22 March 2016
On this week's Xbox show, Shadow Complex creator Donald Mustard sits in for a lengthy interview about his history on Xbox (Advent Rising, Undertow, Shadow Complex, the newly released Shadow Complex Remastered, and...maybe...Shadow Complex 2?)! And then we have Halo 1 designer Jaime Griesemer on to talk old Halo war stories with him. You won't want to miss either interview. We kick off with just Ryan and Mitch, as Ryan says goodbye to his longtime partner-in-crime. Don't miss this episode!
Direct download: Podcast_Unlocked_Episode_238.mp3
Category:Podcast Unlocked -- posted at: 8:12pm EDT |
Wed, 16 March 2016
Microsoft opens the door to cross-network play across Xbox One, PC, and maybe PS4 too. Plus: Gears of War 4's campaign will be 30fps and its multiplayer will be 60fps. Opinions vary on that! We also detail Xbox Indie Showcase highlights of what we played, Tacoma's delay, a new ARK game, and more!
Direct download: Podcast_Unlocked_Episode_237.mp3
Category:Podcast Unlocked -- posted at: 4:11pm EDT |
Wed, 9 March 2016
We analyze the cancellation of Fable Legends and the apparent closure of Lionhead Studios. Could either have been saved? Can and will Fable continue on, or is it dead? Plus: our first impressions of The Division, Gears of War 4 continues to divide us, Doom multiplayer inches closer, Overwatch and Battleborn have a silly (albeit one-sided) feud, and more!
Direct download: Podcast_Unlocked_Episode_236.mp3
Category:Podcast Unlocked -- posted at: 7:44pm EDT |