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#HireMikeStraw - I'm a veteran journalist, editor, & host who just so happens to be looking for more opportunities!
If you have an opening or know of one, I'd love to talk and see if there's a fit!
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Very much agree with this. It’s bizarre that TGA has a category for fighting games that it can barely fill with actual new releases every year, but there is no mechanism for honoring either puzzle games or puzzle design. It’s a foundational genre with a booming scene.
Tetris wouldn't get a nomination if it was released today. This needs fixing
Tetris wouldn't win at The Game Awards — a new category could fix that
Tetris wouldn't get a nomination if it was released today. This needs fixing
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November 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Very much agree with this. It’s bizarre that TGA has a category for fighting games that it can barely fill with actual new releases every year, but there is no mechanism for honoring either puzzle games or puzzle design. It’s a foundational genre with a booming scene.
The Xbox 360 is 20 years old. That means Madden 06 is 20 years old.
Never forget the worst Madden teaser trailer ever. Madden 06 was nothing like this when we got our hands on it for the 360 that year.
Never forget the worst Madden teaser trailer ever. Madden 06 was nothing like this when we got our hands on it for the 360 that year.
November 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The Xbox 360 is 20 years old. That means Madden 06 is 20 years old.
Never forget the worst Madden teaser trailer ever. Madden 06 was nothing like this when we got our hands on it for the 360 that year.
Never forget the worst Madden teaser trailer ever. Madden 06 was nothing like this when we got our hands on it for the 360 that year.
Another exclusive, another wave of people just giving away the full story contents in their posts.
Games media is suffering enough, and this just adds to that.
This is why we ultimately launched Insider Gaming Premium/Premium+ to offset the income lost when people do this.
Games media is suffering enough, and this just adds to that.
This is why we ultimately launched Insider Gaming Premium/Premium+ to offset the income lost when people do this.
November 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Another exclusive, another wave of people just giving away the full story contents in their posts.
Games media is suffering enough, and this just adds to that.
This is why we ultimately launched Insider Gaming Premium/Premium+ to offset the income lost when people do this.
Games media is suffering enough, and this just adds to that.
This is why we ultimately launched Insider Gaming Premium/Premium+ to offset the income lost when people do this.
Episode 40 of Insider Gaming Weekly is LIVE with me, Grant, and AP
Talking Xbox 360 turning 20, The Game Awards nominees, and we have some EXCLUSIVE Ubisoft games news.
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Talking Xbox 360 turning 20, The Game Awards nominees, and we have some EXCLUSIVE Ubisoft games news.
Join the show: youtube.com/live/ZQeluxq...
Xbox 360 Turns 20, Exclusive Ubisoft News, And The Game Awards - Insider Gaming Weekly
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November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Episode 40 of Insider Gaming Weekly is LIVE with me, Grant, and AP
Talking Xbox 360 turning 20, The Game Awards nominees, and we have some EXCLUSIVE Ubisoft games news.
Join the show: youtube.com/live/ZQeluxq...
Talking Xbox 360 turning 20, The Game Awards nominees, and we have some EXCLUSIVE Ubisoft games news.
Join the show: youtube.com/live/ZQeluxq...
My 3,000th article for Insider Gaming, nearly 3 years to the day as my first, is about a social media ban.
This job is wild.
This job is wild.
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
My 3,000th article for Insider Gaming, nearly 3 years to the day as my first, is about a social media ban.
This job is wild.
This job is wild.
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This Week in Gaming: Black Flag, Splinter Cell, And Everything You Missed
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This Week in Gaming: Black Flag, Splinter Cell, And Everything You Missed
Catch up on this week’s biggest gaming news, including The Game Awards nominations, a Black Flag remake update, and more!
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November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This Week in Gaming: Black Flag, Splinter Cell, And Everything You Missed
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I could give you 100 guesses, and no one would've guessed my Top 5
As the Xbox 360 turns 20, some of the Insider Gaming staff gave their favorite games on the console!
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Our Favorite Xbox 360 Games Ever
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Xbox 360, Insider Gaming's staff decided to list their favorite Xbox 360 games ever.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I could give you 100 guesses, and no one would've guessed my Top 5
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UPDATING: Xbox Partner Preview November 2025: Everything Announced
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Xbox Partner Preview November 2025: Everything Announced
Sony held its special Xbox Partner Preview for November 2025 on November 20, and Insider Gaming has everything that was announced.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
UPDATING: Xbox Partner Preview November 2025: Everything Announced
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Latest sales data is out. Let's look at where sports games sit:
For October:
4. NBA 2K26
5. FC 26
6. Madden 26
12. College Football
YTD:
2. NBA 2K26
5. College Football
8. Madden 26
9. MLB The Show 25
12. FC 26
13. WWE 2K25
15. Forza Horizon 5
18. EA MVP Bundle
19. NBA 2K25
For October:
4. NBA 2K26
5. FC 26
6. Madden 26
12. College Football
YTD:
2. NBA 2K26
5. College Football
8. Madden 26
9. MLB The Show 25
12. FC 26
13. WWE 2K25
15. Forza Horizon 5
18. EA MVP Bundle
19. NBA 2K25
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Latest sales data is out. Let's look at where sports games sit:
For October:
4. NBA 2K26
5. FC 26
6. Madden 26
12. College Football
YTD:
2. NBA 2K26
5. College Football
8. Madden 26
9. MLB The Show 25
12. FC 26
13. WWE 2K25
15. Forza Horizon 5
18. EA MVP Bundle
19. NBA 2K25
For October:
4. NBA 2K26
5. FC 26
6. Madden 26
12. College Football
YTD:
2. NBA 2K26
5. College Football
8. Madden 26
9. MLB The Show 25
12. FC 26
13. WWE 2K25
15. Forza Horizon 5
18. EA MVP Bundle
19. NBA 2K25
A normal person would be planning a resignation speech right now. Hell, it should've happened long ago.
November 19, 2025 at 3:58 AM
A normal person would be planning a resignation speech right now. Hell, it should've happened long ago.
Are we REALLY seeing a sitting President basically defend the murder of a journalist?
This should scare EVERYONE
This should scare EVERYONE
Trump defends Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi:
"A lot of people didn't like that gentleman... Things happen... He knew nothing about it."
A US intelligence report concluded that bin Salman personally "approved an operation" to "kill or capture" Khashoggi.
"A lot of people didn't like that gentleman... Things happen... He knew nothing about it."
A US intelligence report concluded that bin Salman personally "approved an operation" to "kill or capture" Khashoggi.
November 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Are we REALLY seeing a sitting President basically defend the murder of a journalist?
This should scare EVERYONE
This should scare EVERYONE
Death Stranding 2 was NOT one of the Top 6 games of 2025. But, you have to pay the Kojima tax, I guess.
November 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Death Stranding 2 was NOT one of the Top 6 games of 2025. But, you have to pay the Kojima tax, I guess.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide Review—A Father and Son Perspective
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SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide Review---A Father and Son Perspective
SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide geared towards kids between 8 and 12 years old, so why not let an 8-year-old help with the review?
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November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide Review—A Father and Son Perspective
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Kenny just won't let go.
November 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Kenny just won't let go.
It's happening soon enough. Just be ready.
November 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
It's happening soon enough. Just be ready.
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Coming at 4pm ET: Episode 39 of Insider Gaming Weekly.
Topics include:
➤ Black Ops 7 Launch
➤ Steam's hardware and the future of the industry
➤ More Ubisoft problems?
➤ The Insider Gaming App!
Watch live on YouTube: youtube.com/live/uwn_XYk...
Topics include:
➤ Black Ops 7 Launch
➤ Steam's hardware and the future of the industry
➤ More Ubisoft problems?
➤ The Insider Gaming App!
Watch live on YouTube: youtube.com/live/uwn_XYk...
Black Ops 7 Launch, Steam, and Ubisoft - Insider Gaming Weekly
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November 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Coming at 4pm ET: Episode 39 of Insider Gaming Weekly.
Topics include:
➤ Black Ops 7 Launch
➤ Steam's hardware and the future of the industry
➤ More Ubisoft problems?
➤ The Insider Gaming App!
Watch live on YouTube: youtube.com/live/uwn_XYk...
Topics include:
➤ Black Ops 7 Launch
➤ Steam's hardware and the future of the industry
➤ More Ubisoft problems?
➤ The Insider Gaming App!
Watch live on YouTube: youtube.com/live/uwn_XYk...
NEW: Bills Get Good Injury News Ahead Of Sunday's Game Against Tampa Bay
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Bills Get Good Injury News Ahead Of Sunday's Game Against Tampa Bay
The Buffalo Bills final injury report for Week 11 has been announced, and things are looking a little better for the team in blue and red
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November 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
NEW: Bills Get Good Injury News Ahead Of Sunday's Game Against Tampa Bay
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NEW: A New Splinter Cell Was In Development, But Ubisoft Canceled It
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A New Splinter Cell Was In Development, But Ubisoft Canceled It
It's been discovered that a new Splinter Cell game was in development at Ubisoft nearly a decade ago, but Ubisoft canceled it.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
NEW: A New Splinter Cell Was In Development, But Ubisoft Canceled It
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EXCLUSIVE: Dying Light: Hellrunners—The Zombie Game That Never Made It
Read from @granttaylorhill.bsky.social
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EXCLUSIVE: Dying Light: Hellrunners—The Zombie Game That Never Made It
Dying Light: Hellrunners would have represented a sudden genre pivot for Techland, but the game never saw the light of day.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Dying Light: Hellrunners—The Zombie Game That Never Made It
Read from @granttaylorhill.bsky.social
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15 is not barely legal. 15 is still a child. He was still a pedophile. This woman might have the same brain worm as RFK.
November 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
15 is not barely legal. 15 is still a child. He was still a pedophile. This woman might have the same brain worm as RFK.
Only one has been an authoritarian actively trying to collapse the country to keep supreme power
There have been 45 Presidents. 44 of them would be working on their resignation speech tonight.
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Only one has been an authoritarian actively trying to collapse the country to keep supreme power
This has been a LONG time coming, and I'm so happy it's finally here.
The app includes fewer ads, push notifications reserved for the biggest stories, English AND Portuguese coverage, and a built-in calendar.
Out now for Android and coming next week to iOS.
The app includes fewer ads, push notifications reserved for the biggest stories, English AND Portuguese coverage, and a built-in calendar.
Out now for Android and coming next week to iOS.
Introducing the Insider Gaming App. A new way to read the latest in gaming news.
Download for free on Android now -
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Coming to iOS Next Week.
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Download for free on Android now -
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Coming to iOS Next Week.
LEARN MORE: insider-gaming.com/insider-gami...
November 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
This has been a LONG time coming, and I'm so happy it's finally here.
The app includes fewer ads, push notifications reserved for the biggest stories, English AND Portuguese coverage, and a built-in calendar.
Out now for Android and coming next week to iOS.
The app includes fewer ads, push notifications reserved for the biggest stories, English AND Portuguese coverage, and a built-in calendar.
Out now for Android and coming next week to iOS.