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Our no-nonsense attitude has cemented us as one of the cornerstones in the video games media industry, now averaging around 3 million readers per month. But more than just our own success, Insider Gaming is referenced by almost every other media outlet, content creator, and personality in the industry that there is. If someone is talking about games, they’ve likely mentioned Insider Gaming.
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A major Steam leak saw dozens of games' achievement lists leaked online along with plenty of big spoilers.
Welcome to Episode 76 of Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins.
Join us this week to talk about the Steam leak, Hideo Kojima leaving PlayStation for Xbox, the disappointing Nintendo Direct, Wardogs' impressive launch, and the recent Fairgame$ footage. Plus, there's always the good news of the week.
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In this hour-long conversation, Reece and Shawn talk about Layden's role as Chairman, his thoughts on PlayStation trying to see multiple pieces of hardware at once, protecting the PlayStation brand, and so much more.
Kiwi Talkz on Insider Gaming is available as a first-run exclusive for Premium Plus subscribers in the Insider Gaming App. The app is FREE to download on iOS and Android.
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That PlayStation State of Play was something, wasn't it? Was what was shown worth a full showcase, or could the event just have been an email?
Welcome to Episode 75 of Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins.
Join us this week to talk the State of Play, the Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) reveal, our thoughts on Gamescom 2026, and even Xbox's decision to add stricter limits on cloud gaming. There's also been some major stories this week that we need to discuss.
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Insider Gaming's horror showcase, 28 Games Later, is a month away. We're now looking for official co-streamers for the event!
Interested creators can simply fill out this form, and we'll be in touch shortly!
28 Games Later airs October 1
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Join Insider Gaming's Mike Straw as he takes part in COD: Next 2026, playing the Multiplayer in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. You can also win beta keys throughout the stream.
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The first major deep dive into Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) gameplay is finally coming and it's airing....on Netflix?
Welcome to Episode 73 of Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Grant Taylor-Hill and Albert Perkins.
Join us for this jam packed episode talking GTA 6, if reveals like Netflix is the future of games media, the Take-Two Earnings report and everything out of the call, and Electronic Arts (EA) is officially a private company as it's $55 billion sale has been finalized.
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Check out this exclusive showcase for Valor Mortis, looking at the game's combat.
Valor Mortis is part of Insider Gaming's Insider Access, a series bringing you exclusive first looks at upcoming games.
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About Valor Mortis:
Valor Mortis is a first-person action soulslike from the creators of Ghostrunner. Rise from death as a former soldier of Napoleon’s army. Wield supernatural powers, battle horrifying monsters, and unravel a conspiracy that threatens all of humanity.
The game launches on October 13, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
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Xbox went down again for over 15 hours, leaving players frustrated with the company once again. Plus, the latest Microsoft earnings report is out, and it continues to paint a mixed picture for Xbox as a whole.
It's Episode 72 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast with Mike Straw, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins.
Also in this episode:
- There's a PlayStation "boycott" happening, but will it even matter?
- A new Far Cry game is in development"
- Fable is "uncomfortably over budget
- Good news of the week.
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The PlayStation Network went down on Friday, leading to another discourse surrounding a digital only future and a always online connectivity.
Plus Marathon's PvE mode has boosted its player count, Sony has implemented strict social media guidelines for employees, and not only is Xbox bringing backwards compatibility to PC, but it's introducing a free ad-supported streaming offering.
It's episode 71 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins.
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Bethesda has released a lot of news on its future, including a lot of Fallout news. But should fans really care or be excited?
Also, Marathon continues to see changes, and games don't matter to GameStop's revenue. It's Episode 70 of Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins.
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