Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast

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...

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...

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 FR...

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...

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. Othe...

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 H...

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 in...

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 Hende...

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 g...

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 sus...

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 thou...

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...

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 Gamin...

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 B...

Is PlayStation really about to ditch PC for single-player games? What about the fallout from the BluePoint closure? Plus, there's more fallout from the Xbox leadership changes, Marathon's server slam is underway, and the games media landscape is a mess...what does our future hold? It's episode 53 of Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Per...

BREAKING NEWS: Phil Spencer has retired as head of Xbox at Microsoft. What happened and what does this mean for Xbox? PlayStation has shut down another studio it acquired in recent years, and there are reports that they could delay the launch of the PlayStation 6. Also, Ubisoft confirmed a number of games are in development while laying off more people. In other news, Todd Howard had some comments...

Ubisoft continues to be in turmoil, and a recent Town Hall at the company did nothing to calm the concerns of employees. Plus, a bombshell exclusive on MindsEye and its developer Build a Rocket Boy. From employee tracking to wanting to put those who they claimed wronged them in a Hitman-like "Spy Mission", this is one story you need to see to believe. It's Episode 50 of Insider Gamin...

Xbox's revenue has fallen, but how much trouble is Xbox really in? Also, a Nintendo Direct is coming, but what should you expect? Plus, Ubisoft employees are set to strike, Highguard is out and it's...ok?, and GTA 6 might not have a physical release. It's Episode 49 of Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Albert Perkins, and Grant Taylor-Hill!

Ubisoft is going through major changes that could lead to the end of the company as we know it, and people are worried about what the future holds for their games and employees. Also, Xbox Directed everyone again with looks at Forza Horizon 6, Fable, and more! It's the One Year Anniversary of Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins. Brought t...

With Meta shutting down a number of game studios this week, there's a concern that we are witnessing the death of virtual reality (VR) gaming, but are we? Plus, Battlefield 6's new season has been delayed and paramount is continuing its fight against Netflix for Warner Bros. It's Episode 47 of Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins....

Will it, or won't it? Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA) might not be content complete just yet, and it has people worried that we are heading towards another delay for the anticipated game. Plus, Ubisoft has shut down a studio that just so happened to unionize, Xbox Developer Direct games have been confirmed, and there's a lot of potential Fallout game news on the horizon. It's Episode 46 of In...

It's a new year, and it's time to look at what you can expect from 2026 in the world of video games. From the games we expect to see to news that might not be the best, join Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, and Grant Taylor-Hill as they give their predictions and thoughts on gaming in 2026. Also, in this episode we'll talk about what's to come from Insider Gaming as a whole this year as well as touch on...

As cost of living continues to rise and component prices get more expensive, people just aren't buying Video Game Consoles right now. Plus, with the skyrocketing prices of RAM and Storage, what does this mean for the next generation of consoles from Sony (PlayStation) and Microsoft (Xbox)? Also in this episode, Call of Duty has a lot of rumors floating around to the point where Activision has publ...

The Game Awards have happened, and we have our thoughts about what happened and what didn't happen. From the big reveals to the games that weren't there, what did Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins think of everything? Plus, there's another new Alien game in development and Xbox has announced its next Developer Direct. It's episode 43 of Insider Gaming...