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Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast

Insider Gaming
UBISOFT
Call Of Duty
Xbox
Battlefield 6
GTA 6
Video Games
Battlefield
Assassin's Creed
Gaming Industry
Skill-Based Matchmaking
Grand Theft Auto 6
Microsoft
Game Pass
AI In Gaming
Far Cry
Xbox Showcase
Arc Raiders
Playstation State Of Play
Playstation
Activision

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

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 Gami... more

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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 ... more

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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 troubl... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Henderson
Co-Founder of Insider Gaming, involved in reporting gaming news.
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Charlie Olson
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Hosts

Mike Straw
Host of Insider Gaming Weekly; main contributor in most episodes with a strong, opinionated delivery and deep industry knowledge.
Grant Taylor-Hill
Senior Editor and frequent co-host; provides editorial perspective and industry context.
Tom Henderson
Editor-in-Chief and primary voice; often shapes show direction with executive insight.
Albert Perkins
Senior Producer; contributes production insight and hosts segments.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Generally good

    Generally a fun podcast. Mike’s dramatic voice and volume can often make it a bit harder to get through. He can be uncomfortably emotive. I feel secondhand embarrassment during some moments.

    Also, not sure why the AP guy is on. This isn’t a jab at him, but he usually makes little to no contribution to the actual show outside of doing the outro. Really odd.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tarnished_621
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States9 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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Generally positive about engaging topics and banter, but some listeners find the host's delivery polarizing or distracting.
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The show is noted for strong industry insight and timely coverage of pricing, consoles, and big releases.

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A roundtable-style show that centers on the business and culture of video gaming, with a strong emphasis on industry economics, pricing trends, and platform strategies. Episodes frequently dissect price points for new releases, hardware costs, subscription models, and deals around major publishers, while also covering big rumors, showcases, and internal industry shifts. The hosts offer insider perspectives, candid critiques, and humorous banter as they connect market dynamics to what players actually experience, making it useful for listeners who want actionable takeaways for sponsorships, PR angles, or media planning in gaming. A notable strength is the consistent focus on how pricing, platform strategies, and layoffs affect the broader ec... more

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