IGN Unfiltered

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IGN Unfiltered goes in-depth with creators of your favorite video games, talking not just about the games themselves but about the fascinating lives of the people behind them. New episodes each month!

01/03/2023

Episode 65: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Director Stig Asmussen (2023)

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor game director Stig Asmussen returns to IGN Unfiltered for another long-form conversation about building a AAA Star Wars game. He discusses what it takes to build a great sequel, the future of the Star Wars Jedi franchise, the potential use of Unreal Engine 5 in the future, what the success of Jedi Fallen Order did for his team, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min
04/11/2022

IGN Presents | The Callisto Protocol: Helix Station

Subscribe to the horror series set in the universe of “The Callisto Protocol,” the hotly anticipated game from Striking Distance Studios. Helix Station was once the jewel of the Jovian system, but it’s been a decaying ghost ship ever since its Carpenter drive went supercritical. When a dangerous escaped criminal seeks refuge there, officers of the Black Iron Prison force a pair of veteran skip tracers to help recover him. But once on Helix, they discover murderous alien life forms, as well as unspeakable horrors from their past. Starring Gwendoline Christie and Michael Ironside. IGN is publishing and distributing Helix Station in partnership with Striking Distance Studios, creator of the game The Callisto Protocol. The first two episodes of The Callisto Protocol: Helix Station are available now, with new episodes dropping every Thursday. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts. Listen & Subscribe here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 min
01/11/2022

Episode 64: Gears of War Creator Cliff Bleszinski

Cliff Bleszinski, renowned designer of Gears of War, Unreal, Unreal Tournament, Jazz Jackrabbit, and more, returns for his first IGN Unfiltered interview since 2016 to discuss his life and career as detailed in his new memoir, Control Freak. Cliff talks about the making of Gears of War, Epic's decision to sell Gears to Microsoft, his friendship with Hideo Kojima, his admiration for Shigeru Miyamoto, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

58 min
18/10/2022

Episode 63: Rick & Morty Co-Creator Justin Roiland

Justin Roiland reveals the origin of Rick & Morty's voices, the long road towards finally getting a hit show, and the longer road towards creating a successful video game studio – including lots of discussion Squanch's upcoming comedy-FPS, High on Life. WARNING: Explicit language throughout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 16m
23/11/2021

Episode 62: Halo Infinite Director Joseph Staten

My guest this episode is Halo Infinite head of creative and longtime Bungie writer Joseph Staten. In this career-spanning interview, Staten discusses his unique path into the video game industry, the early days of Halo at Bungie, helping create Destiny, and how he's affected Halo Infinite since joining the team in 2020 just prior to the one-year delay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 9m
09/11/2021

Episode 61: Bethesda's Todd Howard (2021 Interview)

Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard – my first repeat guest! – returns to discuss Skyrim as The Elder Scrolls V celebrates its 10th anniversary this week. Of course, we don't just talk about this past. Todd also discusses his next big project, Starfield, and his next next project, The Elder Scrolls 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44 min
15/06/2021

Episode 60: Elder Scrolls Online Boss Matt Firor

ZeniMax Online Studios boss Matt Firor discusses his long career in MMORPGs, bringing The Elder Scrolls online, what the studio is up to next after the Microsoft acquisition, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 1m
25/05/2021

Episode 59: Shadow Warrior 3 Game Director Kuba Opoń

Shadow Warrior 3 game director Kuba Opoń, who discusses his career in games – from his start as a programmer inspired by Quake 3 to becoming a game director on Shadow Warrior 3 to what makes good first-person shooter AI and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42 min

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IGN Presents | The Callisto Protocol: Helix Station

Subscribe to the horror series set in the universe of “The Callisto Protocol,” the hotly anticipated game from Striking Distance Studios. Helix Station was once the jewel of the Jovian system, but it’s been a decaying ghost ship ever since its Carpenter drive went supercritical. When a dangerous escaped criminal seeks refuge there, officers of the Black Iron Prison force a pair of veteran skip tracers to help recover him. But once on Helix, they discover murderous alien life forms, as well as unspeakable horrors from their past. Starring Gwendoline Christie and Michael Ironside. IGN is publishing and distributing Helix Station in partnership with Striking Distance Studios, creator of the game The Callisto Protocol. The first two episodes of The Callisto Protocol: Helix Station are available now, with new episodes dropping every Thursday. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts. Listen & Subscribe here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04/11/2022

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74 Ratings

real games journo

04/12/2022

z00ey

Gen z gamers should avoid this podcast - there is no gender baiting, no race baiting, no whining about devs crunching then whining about delayed releases, and no extended mental health diatribes. Ryan is one of the last standing true games journalists, and interviews with professional focus and courtesy. Im just terrified that he, and others like Greg Miller will one day pass the buck to the purple hair brigade…and then it’s game over for us who love talking games as much as playing them.
The Pinnacle of video game journalism

14/07/2019

Chevaro

Ryan will be far too humble to admit this but he is the best. Yes Jason S from Kotaku is exceptional but Ryan Mcaffrey is without a doubt the most genuine and passionate journalist in gaming. He loves Xbox and all things gaming related. This passion is clear. His dedication unquestioned. I will always be one of your top fans Ryan. Gamer tag: Chevaro (all platforms)
Great

20/02/2019

Demonjsblog

I love Video Games, and I love talking about them. This series gives me the opportunity to hear the stories, trials and tribulations of the games and game series I know and love by the legendary creators themselves by someone who loves them just as much as me. Great stuff.
Great

21/11/2018

Flaigus

Good insightful interviews from some of the game industries biggest names, all chaired excellently by Ryan McCaffrey which comes across as a real passion project. If you're into your games it's a great listen.

IGN Unfiltered goes in-depth with creators of your favorite video games, talking not just about the games themselves but about the fascinating lives of the people behind them. New episodes each month!