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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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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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Join Grant Taylor-Hill as he welcomes Chris Avellone, best known for his work on games like Fallout 2, Fallout: New Vegas, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights 2, and more!
Access Granted is available as a first-run exclusive in the Insider Gaming App for Premium Plus subscribers.
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🔴 HUGE SHOW THIS WEEK! 🔴
Sony has effectively killed Physical games, and Xbox doesn't appear to be far behind. What does this mean for the state of the games industry, and have we hit the "you'll own nothing, and like it" stage of the medium?
It's Episode 68 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins.
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🔴 GOING LIVE IN 1 HOUR! 🔴
With pre-orders open, we have brand new Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) details such as pricing and possible features. Also, gaming has gotten even more expensive with the Steam Machine costing over $1,000 and Xbox console prices going up yet again. When will things get better?
And Bungie just laid off around half of the studio, including most of the team behind Destiny and some on Marathon. What's next for the beleaguered studio, and is there any chance of a comeback?
It's episode 6 7 (!!!) of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins.
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🔴 GOING LIVE IN 30 MINUTES 🔴
Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) preorders are finally set to begin, but we still don't know how much the game will cost. We give our final predictions ahead of June 25.
Plus, a nightmare few weeks are coming for Xbox and its studios. Just how much trouble are they in?
It's Episode 66 of Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins.
Other topics include the Insider Gaming Horror Showcase.
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