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Unlockables: The Story of Video Games

Unlockables: The Story of Video Games

The Unlockables 111 Episodes May 28, 2026

The Unlockables is a video game podcast that explores the stories and memories surrounding the games we play, as well as the narratives within the games themselves. The show features solo essay-style episodes, discussions with guests about specific games, and interviews with other creators in the industry.

Episodes

What Does The Future Hold For Destiny? May 28, 2026 40:03 Destiny 2 is ending active development. What did Bungie achieve with their sci-fi follow up to Halo, and how will that legacy be remembered as the game enters a state of stasis? Follow the Unlockables on Bluesky! Follow the Unlockables on Instagram! Subscribe to the Unlockables YouTube Channel! Check out the Unlockables on Patreon! The Unlockables is a video game podcast about people's
Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green Felt Like Home May 21, 2026 39:39 I've played through Kanto and the original Pokémon adventure dozens of times. But this time, the playthrough felt different, and had me thinking a lot about how my relationship with the series has changed as I've grown up. Follow the Unlockables on Bluesky! Follow the Unlockables on Instagram! Subscribe to the Unlockables YouTube Channel! Check out the Unlockables on Patreon! The Unlock
Pokémon Legends Z-A and Wanting Pokémon To Grow Up Apr 10, 2026 17:37 Pokémon Legends Z-A asked a question that I was genuinely interested in. So of course this sent me into an existential crisis. What do you do when that happens? Podcast about it of course. This episode is my attempt to make sense of my feelings towards Legends Z-A, the series in general and the unstoppable passage of time. Follow the Unlockables on Bluesky! Follow the Unlockables on Inst
What's Next Feb 4, 2026 35:27 A life update, and some news about 2026 and the future of the Unlockables. Follow the Unlockables on Bluesky! Follow the Unlockables on Instagram! Subscribe to the Unlockables YouTube Channel! Check out the Unlockables on Patreon! The Unlockables is a video game podcast about people's stories and memories around the games that they play, as well as the story of the games themselves! The
Video Games, AI, and the Moving Goal Posts of Unethical Consumption Dec 10, 2025 43:30 I have never witnessed in my life such a rush to integrate something into the very fabric of everyday life as I've seen with AI. Within a short time, tech companies are rolling out AI tools into every conceivable service and software they offer. AI has found its way to video games too, and with the threat to art, artists and people who make games reaching existential levels, is there anyt
Blades That Blaze | Fire Emblem (GBA) Nov 17, 2025 1:12:48 The original Fire Emblem staring Marth would debut in 1990 for the Famicom and remain a Japan exclusive title for nearly a decade. But at the turn of the millenium, with the surprise success of Advance Wars and popularity of Marth and Roy in Smash Brothers Melee, Nintendo decided to bring its tactical JRPG series to an international audience for the first time. This is the story of Fire E
Strawberry Mountains Forever | Celeste Nov 3, 2025 1:17:51 Indie games have grown into an absolutely massive part of the video game industry over the years, and Celeste stands among them as one of the best. A story of self-doubt, mental health, and overcoming life's challenges is one of the best video game experiences you'll have, period. Follow the Unlockables on Bluesky! Follow the Unlockables on Instagram! Subscribe to the Unlockables YouTube
Romancing the Kingdoms | Dynasty Warriors Origins Oct 13, 2025 1:03:13 As the Han Dynasty disintegrates and China's Golden Age collapses, heroes and villains rise up to unify the land under their ideals. It's a story that's been told in the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms and the Dynasty Warriors line of video games. After the sour reception of Dynasty Warriors 9, the series returned with a more modern and polished take on the musou formula, Dynasty Warr
Guns, Demons, Hell, Oh My! | Doom (1993) Oct 6, 2025 1:02:46 Hell breaks loose on the Unlockables as today we're taking on hoards of demons in the landmark 1993 game, DOOM! What can Doom teach us about one of the most popular genres of video games? Follow the Unlockables on Bluesky! Follow the Unlockables on Instagram! Subscribe to the Unlockables YouTube Channel! Check out the Unlockables on Patreon! The Unlockables is a video game podcast about
Time Is Egg Shaped | Chrono Trigger Sep 15, 2025 1:28:14 How do you even approach a game hailed as the greatest RPG ever made? How do you begin to talk about something that's had a bar set for it that's so high, nothing could possible live up to the expectations? Well, like this I guess. I played Chrono Trigger for the first time for its 30th anniversary and what I discovered still managed to surprise me. This is the story of my first playthrou
Sad Little Trees | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sep 1, 2025 1:26:38 Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is a phenomenal game that sparks some incredible reflection on the themes of grief, family, and perseverance. But these conversations quickly got drowned out by Game of the Year hype and AAA Industry bashing. What should the conversation be around this game, and how can we guide the course of the conversation to a better place that allows this game to stand on i
What Does The Fox Say? | Star Fox (SNES) Aug 18, 2025 1:05:04 Compared to modern video games, Star Fox on the Super Nintendo looks rudimentary. One of the earliest examples of 3D on a Nintendo system, beneath this simplicity is a story of pushing against hardware limitations and fighting back against the advances of Sega. Follow the Unlockables on Bluesky! Follow the Unlockables on Instagram! Subscribe to the Unlockables YouTube Channel! Check out

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