Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast

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. Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! APPLE: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/

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, 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 have also been some major stories this week that we need to discuss. Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! APPLE: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/

The first major deep dive into Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) 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 this week for a jam-packed episode talking GTA 6 , whether reveals on Netflix are the future of games media , the Take-Two Earnings report and everything out of the call, and Electronic Arts (EA) officially becoming a private company after its $55 billion sale was finalized on Tuesday. Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! APPLE: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/

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: The PlayStation "Boycott" A new Far Cry game is in development Fable is "uncomfortably" over budget The EA sale to the PIF is close. Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! APPLE: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/

The PlayStation Network went down on Friday, leading to another discourse surrounding a digital-only future and 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. Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! APPLE: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/

Xbox has announced layoffs of 3,200 employees, with 1,600 of them already shown the door. What happens now, and where does Xbox go from here?

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. Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! APPLE: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/

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.

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. Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! APPLE: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/

Ubisoft is shutting more studios, laying off staff, and games like Ghost Recon (Project OVR) are in trouble. But it doesn't end there; Xbox is also gearing up for massive layoffs after a bunch of what feels like cheap wins. There's also a new report that Microsoft could be looking to spin off Xbox. So the question begs: what are they doing? It's Episode 65 of Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins. Other topics include: - Summer Game Fest Reactions - Our favorite games of the show Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! APPLE: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/

Call of Duty is back in a big way with Modern Warfare 4, and we have all of the details you need to know about. Plus, with news that Valve is raising the Steam Deck price by nearly $300, gaming has become more unaffordable than ever, and is quickly becoming a rich man's hobby. It's episode 64 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, and Grant Taylor-Hill. Other topics in this episode include: Fable delayed to 2027 The Insider Gaming Showcase Xbox Games Showcase Predictions Summer Game Fest Predictions PlayStation State of Play Predictions 🗣️ Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vwj7zdWxaW

A new leak suggests that Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) pre-orders are getting ready to start soon. But are they really? Plus, PlayStation is telling you how many people are playing games, EA was "raided" by angry gamers, Subnautica 2 and Forza Horizon 6 are hits, and shooters are making desperate changes. It's Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast Episode 62 with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins. Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android!

Four years after being purchased by PlayStation, is it time to admit that the Bungie acquisition was a failure? Plus, an update on PlayStation 5 sales, the PS6 release, and more. Also, the Nintendo Switch 2 is getting a price increase and Xbox is dumping co-pilot. It's episode 61 of Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins. Topics this week include: Nintendo Switch 2 price increase PlayStation Earnings update, PS5 sales, and a lot of AI talk Bungie's value to Sony has plummeted Call of Duty is ditching last-gen consoles (PS4, Xbox One) Assassin's Creed Invictus playtests get poor reviews Xbox is ending co-pilot development on mobile and console, including Project Helix. Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android!

Xbox is seemingly pushing forward with a new era dedicated to its games, hardware, and services. And Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is officially here, and we break it all down for you. Plus Fairgame$ (Fairgames) is struggling during playtests, but what does that mean for its success potential? It's episode 60 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast. Join Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins this week as they talk through gaming's biggest stories of the week. Topics this week include: ➤ Major Changes for Xbox — Game Pass price cut, Call of Duty removed, Exclusives possibly returning, a new Game Pass Tier, and more) ➤ Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced revealed — What's new with the game, and will it be worth your $60? ➤ Fairgame$ is struggling to "find the fun." ➤ The Mindseye "espionage" mission is finally coming ➤ A Battlefield Movie is in the works with Michael B. Jordan attached to it. 🗣️ Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vwj7zdWxaW Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! APPLE: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/

Is Call of Duty going to leave Xbox Game Pass? And there are new details on Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. It's Episode 59 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast. Join Mike Straw and Tom Henderson this week as they talk through gaming's biggest stories of the week. Topics this week include:➤ Xbox Game Pass too expensive?➤ New Game Pass tiers in the works➤ Is COD really going to leave Game Pass?➤ Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced release date➤ The GTA leak made Take-Two Interactive even more money➤ PlayStation's FairGame$ becoming an extraction shooter➤ Q&A

There have been major accusations made against Halo Studios from a former developer on the franchise. Plus, are we close to an Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake announcement? It's Episode 58 Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins. Other topics this week include: ➤ Marathon's development cost and is the game sustainable? ➤ A Disney Arc Raiders? ➤ Halo Campaign Evolved release rumors ➤ A PlayStation State of Play could be coming ➤ Gunzilla Games accused of not paying employees, but the CEO fights back on the "haters" Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! APPLE: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/

There are new PlayStation 6 rumors, and we're here to talk about them. Plus, PlayStation has acquired a new studio just after shutting down others, and Eidos Montreal just can't catch a break. Also, we answer your questions in a special AMA segment of the show. It's Episode 57 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast. Subscribe to the show today, and leave a rating with your thoughts on how we can improve.

From mass layoffs to old hardware getting more expensive, it feels like the games industry is starting to collapse. It's Episode 56 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast. Join Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins as they talk about the latest news in gaming. This week's topics include:• Mass layoffs at Epic Games• PlayStation 5 price increase and studio shutdowns• Ubisoft layoffs could impact it's biggest games• EA used AI Tools to create Battlefield 6• Nintendo Switch 2 production is being reduced and game price changes are coming• Major Switch 2 game rumors, including a few surprises• Xbox Partner Preview reactions Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! APPLE: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/

Nvidia's DLSS 5 is causing quite the controversy with claims it's ruining games. Plus, even more layoffs, including at one of the most legendary studios of the last 30 years. Also, Mike and Tom are back from GDC and are here to talk about their experiences in San Francisco, Starfield has a new update, and the PlayStation Network is going away...kind of. It's Episode 55 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor- Hill, and Albert Perkins. Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! APPLE: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/

There's a lot of uncertainty around the future of the video game industry, and one idea making the rounds is that we could start seeing more exclusives once again for PlayStation and, maybe, even Xbox. Speaking of Xbox, Microsoft Gaming's new CEO has confirmed the next console, calling it the return of Xbox. Plus, Highguard is officially shutting down after just 45 days, and the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake has been confirmed by Ubisoft. It's Episode 54 of Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins. Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! APPLE: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/