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If you have an opening or know of one, I'd love to talk and see if there's a fit!
If you have an opening or know of one, I'd love to talk and see if there's a fit!
If this happens, you need to remember that Nvidia doesn't HAVE to do this. They would be choosing to do it to gauge the same consumer base they've largely turned their back on.
They are a large reason for the issues the industry is happening, and will try and act like a victim
They are a large reason for the issues the industry is happening, and will try and act like a victim
December 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
If this happens, you need to remember that Nvidia doesn't HAVE to do this. They would be choosing to do it to gauge the same consumer base they've largely turned their back on.
They are a large reason for the issues the industry is happening, and will try and act like a victim
They are a large reason for the issues the industry is happening, and will try and act like a victim
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2025 was brutal for games media, but I'm seeing some glimmers of hope as worker-owned sites like @aftermath.site, @rascal.news, and @giantbomb.bsky.social have carved out vital spaces in the games community.
Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
December 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
2025 was brutal for games media, but I'm seeing some glimmers of hope as worker-owned sites like @aftermath.site, @rascal.news, and @giantbomb.bsky.social have carved out vital spaces in the games community.
Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
Absolute stunned and at a loss for words right now.
December 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Absolute stunned and at a loss for words right now.
NEW: Indie Game Awards Disqualifies Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Due To Gen AI Usage
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Indie Game Awards Disqualifies Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Due To Gen AI Usage
Sandfall Interactive and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been stripped of its wins at The Indie Game Awards due to use of generative AI.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
NEW: Indie Game Awards Disqualifies Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Due To Gen AI Usage
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Ryan is the hero we need, but don't deserve
Boop!
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Reviews saying it doesn't work anymore, but works fine for me; been using it maybe 2 years, been a real lifesaver with news social posts.
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Reviews saying it doesn't work anymore, but works fine for me; been using it maybe 2 years, been a real lifesaver with news social posts.
December 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Ryan is the hero we need, but don't deserve
I was lucky enough to be a judge for The Indie Game Awards (@indiegameawards.gg) this year.
Now that the votes have been counted and the awards handed out, I wanted to share my personal ballot.
Here's how I voted.
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Now that the votes have been counted and the awards handed out, I wanted to share my personal ballot.
Here's how I voted.
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The Indie Game Awards 2025—How I Voted
The Indie Game Awards 2025 took place on Thursday, December 18 and Insider Gaming's Mike Straw was a judge. Here's how he voted.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I was lucky enough to be a judge for The Indie Game Awards (@indiegameawards.gg) this year.
Now that the votes have been counted and the awards handed out, I wanted to share my personal ballot.
Here's how I voted.
insider-gaming.com/the-indie-ga...
Now that the votes have been counted and the awards handed out, I wanted to share my personal ballot.
Here's how I voted.
insider-gaming.com/the-indie-ga...
Tonight is the 2nd Annual Indie Game Awards (@indiegameawards.gg)
Tune in to the @sixoneindie.com YouTube channel at 630pm ET to see who wins!
I'll have coverage of the winners after the show airs at Insider-Gaming.com. I'll be sharing my personal ballot, as well
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lixL...
Tune in to the @sixoneindie.com YouTube channel at 630pm ET to see who wins!
I'll have coverage of the winners after the show airs at Insider-Gaming.com. I'll be sharing my personal ballot, as well
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lixL...
The Indie Game Awards 2025: December 18th at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET
YouTube video by Six One Indie
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December 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Tonight is the 2nd Annual Indie Game Awards (@indiegameawards.gg)
Tune in to the @sixoneindie.com YouTube channel at 630pm ET to see who wins!
I'll have coverage of the winners after the show airs at Insider-Gaming.com. I'll be sharing my personal ballot, as well
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lixL...
Tune in to the @sixoneindie.com YouTube channel at 630pm ET to see who wins!
I'll have coverage of the winners after the show airs at Insider-Gaming.com. I'll be sharing my personal ballot, as well
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lixL...
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An Xbox spokesperson told me that "Xbox does not have a partnership with Kick. Kick independently published an app on our platform, and we are actively evaluating it under our store policies. Apps that do not comply with these policies are removed."
I've reached out to Kick.
I've reached out to Kick.
New from me at Kotaku. Kick is hinting at a partnership with Xbox, and there is now an app for the streaming service on the console.
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Twitch's Controversial Gambling Rival Kick Just Came To Xbox
Kick, the controversial streaming platform, announced a partnership with Xbox
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December 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
An Xbox spokesperson told me that "Xbox does not have a partnership with Kick. Kick independently published an app on our platform, and we are actively evaluating it under our store policies. Apps that do not comply with these policies are removed."
I've reached out to Kick.
I've reached out to Kick.
But the US economy is "the best it's ever been"
"hardware spending was down a whopping 27% year-over-year to $695 million, the lowest hardware spending total for November since 2005's $455 million"
"unit sales reached 1.6 million, which is the lowest November total since 1995's 1.4 million"
2005!
1995!!
"unit sales reached 1.6 million, which is the lowest November total since 1995's 1.4 million"
2005!
1995!!
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December 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
But the US economy is "the best it's ever been"
The day it finally happens is going to be pure bliss
December 16, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The day it finally happens is going to be pure bliss
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Pretty excited to be sitting down with the voice of my childhood for a story, Tim Kitzrow.
I've interviewed him once back in 2017 and have been hoping for another opportunity to talk with him. Today's that day!
BOOMSHAKALAKA!
I've interviewed him once back in 2017 and have been hoping for another opportunity to talk with him. Today's that day!
BOOMSHAKALAKA!
December 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Pretty excited to be sitting down with the voice of my childhood for a story, Tim Kitzrow.
I've interviewed him once back in 2017 and have been hoping for another opportunity to talk with him. Today's that day!
BOOMSHAKALAKA!
I've interviewed him once back in 2017 and have been hoping for another opportunity to talk with him. Today's that day!
BOOMSHAKALAKA!
A regular reminder that Mark Kern is a stain on the gaming industry.
December 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
A regular reminder that Mark Kern is a stain on the gaming industry.
EXCLUSIVE: I've learned a new Alien game that's been in the works since 2020 is back in development after it was presumed to be scrapped.
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EXCLUSIVE – A New Alien Game Is Back In Development
Insider Gaming has learned that a new Alien game is in development, and has been in the works for a number of years.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
EXCLUSIVE: I've learned a new Alien game that's been in the works since 2020 is back in development after it was presumed to be scrapped.
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Who wants an exclusive about a nearly 50-year-old IP that has another game in development?
December 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Who wants an exclusive about a nearly 50-year-old IP that has another game in development?
Where's the AI robot for Embark's speech?
December 12, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Where's the AI robot for Embark's speech?
December 12, 2025 at 12:52 AM
It's still something that gets brought up a lot. So, I often like to share this:
Let's Talk About Anonymous Sources
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Let's Talk About Anonymous Sources
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Let's Talk About Anonymous Sources
Journalists use them all the time when breaking exclusive news, but why are reporters always using anonymous sources?
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December 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It's still something that gets brought up a lot. So, I often like to share this:
Let's Talk About Anonymous Sources
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Let's Talk About Anonymous Sources
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 media events are taking place. Embargo lifts, I believe, next week from what I know.
December 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 media events are taking place. Embargo lifts, I believe, next week from what I know.