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Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast

Insider Gaming
Ubisoft
Call Of Duty
Battlefield 6
Xbox
Video Games
GTA 6
Battlefield
Gaming Industry
Assassin's Creed
Skill-Based Matchmaking
Microsoft
AI In Gaming
Far Cry
Xbox Showcase
Playstation State Of Play
Playstation
Activision
Arc Raiders
Nintendo Switch 2
Dying Light

Insider Gaming has become a leader in games journalism, and now they bring you a new show every Friday: Insider Gaming Weekly - A Video Game Podcast. Join Executive Editor Mike Straw, Senior Editor Grant Taylor-Hill, Senior Producer Albert Perkins, and Editor-in-Chief Tom Henderson as they discuss the latest in video game news, events, rumors and more. From friendly debates to challenges for the a... more

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Latest Episodes

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 gamin... more

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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 Str... more

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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 ... more

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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... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Henderson
Co-Founder of Insider Gaming and guest speaker
Episode: EA Layoffs, Xbox Prices Up — Are We at a Breaking Point?
Charlie Olson
Creator behind Call of Duty Skill-Based Matchmaking system.
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Hosts

Mike Straw
Host of Insider Gaming Weekly; long-running insider with extensive coverage of gaming industry news and trends
Grant Taylor-Hill
Senior Editor at Insider Gaming; regular host contributing to roundtable analysis and industry context
Tom Henderson
Editor-in-Chief on Insider Gaming Weekly; provides leadership, summaries and industry insight
Albert Perkins
Senior Producer; listed as host/producer across episodes; contributes production and on-air hosting

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Mike needs to go.

    Bro is so annoying..I figured since he’s allowed to voice his political opinion so loudly all the time so would I. This podcast is great aside from the host making it known he needs attention so badly. Cheers to the three other guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Zach_010
    United States7 months ago
  • Enjoyable

    Interesting topics & engaging conversations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XCustomerrr
    Saudi Arabiaa year ago
  • Grateful

    Thank you for spending time to share the podcast!! Fun one!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XCustomerrr
    United Statesa year ago

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Consistent coverage of difficult topics (layoffs, consolidations) is valuable for a business audience.
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#132
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Apple Podcasts
#42
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#154
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#156
Germany/Leisure
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#12
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#60
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This show offers a brisk, opinionated take on the video game industry, with a roundtable of regular editors dissecting breaking news, rumors, and market dynamics. Episodes frequently cover studio layoffs, acquisitions, platform strategies, pricing, and the evolving economics of AAA development, often weaving in AI discussions, hardware trends, and showcase plans. The tone blends candid banter with informed analysis, and the format typically relies on the hosts' industry reporting and shared perspectives rather than formal guests. A notable throughline is tension between big-budget projects and practical budgeting, making it potentially appealing to listeners who want fast, concrete takes on where games and platforms are headed, and what it ... more

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