Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast
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 Senior Editors Mike Straw and Grant Taylor-Hill alongside Senior Producer Albert Perkins as they discuss the latest in video game news, events, rumors and more. From friendly debates to challenges for the audience, you don't want to miss a single thing from Insider Gaming Weekly. Even Insider Gaming Co-Founder Tom Henderson will stop by from time to time to talk the latest in gaming rumors that players need to know about.
Episodes
Netflix is buying Warner Bros, but what does it mean for the future of Warner Bros. Games? Plus, Eidos Montreal is going through it right now with layoffs and project cancellations, and we have more exclusive details on what they've been working on.
Plus, is Activision reversing course on Skill Based Matchmaking (SBMM) in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7? And we have a couple more Insider Gaming exclusive tidbits for you this week.
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AI is a controversial topic throughout the world, but especially when it comes to video games. It's been used in a number of games and continues to grow in its adoption, but what is it's place in gaming moving forward? Plus, we catch you up on some of the gaming news you may have missed.
It's Episode 41 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast! Join Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins a...
The Xbox 360 turns 20 years old, and we have a lot of memories of Microsoft's most successful console. Plus, The Game Awards nominees for 2025 are out and we have some questions. And, lastly, there's some exclusive Ubisoft news on a couple of games fans are excited about.
It's Episode 40 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast! Join Mike Straw, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins as they talk about the latest in...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's launch is here, and it's been a mixed bag. Plus, Steam is launching three new pieces of hardware include a Steam Console and there are possibly more issues for Ubisoft.Oh, and there's a big thing to celebrate: The release of the Insider Gaming App, out now for Android and coming next week to iOS.
It's Episode 39 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast! Join Mike Straw, Tom Henderson...
Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) has been delayed yet again in a move many seemingly expected. But what was the reason? Also, Square Enix is laying off staff and wants QA to be handled by AI while Arc Raiders is one of the most acclaimed games of the year, but why?
It's Episode 38 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 in ...
Battlefield’s new Battle Royale mode, REDSEC, is finally here, and we have thoughts. We’re breaking down our first impressions, what works, what doesn’t, and whether it’s the future of the franchise.
Meanwhile, there are more rumors surrounding the future of Xbox in what feels like it could be a last-ditch effort to save the brand. And Amazon Games just cut staff, and multiple projects have been hit — including New World and another...
Microsoft’s recent decisions might be doing more harm than good for Xbox, Battlefield 6 is in the middle of a major overhaul, and Ubisoft is once again restructuring and laying off staff. In Episode 36 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast, hosts Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins break down what all of this means for the gaming industry’s biggest players.
From behind-the-scenes insights to bol...
Battlefield is back in a big way with Battlefield 6's success, major changes are happening at Ubisoft, and there's more resistance to EA's sale. This is Episode 35 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Albert Perkins, and Grant Taylor-Hill.Other Topics on this week's show include: Halo voice actor teasing "big news" and more!Don't forget to like and subscribe! A...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is officially ending skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) at launch and is reintroducing persistent multiplayer lobbies. Also, an Assassin's Creed game was canceled for the worst reasons, a new Lord of the Rings Game, and more on Xbox's latest drama. It's Episode 34 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast
EA has been sold to a group of private investors, and the future of Xbox is uncertain after Microsoft raised Game Pass prices again. PLUS exclusive gaming news on PlayStation's future. It's Episode 33 of Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Grant Taylor-Hill, Tom Henderson, and Albert Perkins.
The PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Showcase have taken place, but were they a disappointment or a success for fans? It's Episode 32 of Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins.
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A PlayStation State of Play is rumored to be coming soon, and there's more Battlefield 6 news. It's Episode 30 of Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, and Grant Taylor-Hill.Don't forget to subscribe and rate. Chapters coming soon.
There are new PlayStation 6 (PS6) details, Battlefield 6 concerns, and as it hits 30 years old, what are the best PS1 games ever?
It's Episode 30 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins!
Marvel's Wolverine is getting closer to seeing more details revealed, and Hollow Knight: Silksong has broken the internet on launch day. It's Episode 29 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins!Other Show Topics Include:
- PlayStation State of Play and thoughts on 007 First Light
- Helldivers is a massive success on Xbox
- A Call of Duty movie is coming...
Ubisoft is selling off some of its dormant games and IPs, but is this a sign of the future of the industry? Plus, has Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 already beaten Battlefield 6, and Grant and Tom are back from Gamescom with their thoughts.Other topics include: more PlayStation 6 (PS6) Handheld rumors, Starfield DLC teases, and Silksong has caused a number of games to push back releases.It's Episode 28 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Vi...
After the reaction to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 reveal, how worried should we be about Call of Duty as a whole? It's Episode 27 of Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw and Albert Perkins. Yes, a special two-man show with Tom and Grant still in Cologne for Gamescom.
After the first beta weekend and the second underway, it might be safe to say that Battlefield is BACK with Battlefield 6. Also, Tom Henderson has exclusive Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 news that first appeared on Insider-Gaming.com.
Also, with Gamescom finally here, Mike, Tom, Grant, and Albert give their hopes and predictions for Opening Night Live.
The BIG Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Reveal is here, and Mike, Grant, Tom, and Albert have their immediate reactions.
What did they think of the multiplayer trailer? What about the actual gameplay? And can Battlefield 6 possibly live up to the hyp?It's Episode 25 Insider Gaming Weekly as we wrap up July 2025!
The first Battlefield 6 trailer is here, but did it get you excited for the game? Can you really put a game "back to beta" after it was released? And there's even MORE on Ubisoft's future and what games it has planned.
Plus, Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins talk Pokemon, Ready or Not, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and The Nintendo Switch 2 having the best launch in console history.
There are new Call of Duty leaks, Ubisoft's subsidiary has new CEOs, Battlefield 6 might be getting an open beta, and more. It's Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, and Grant Taylor-Hill.This week's topics include:➤ Call of Duty 2027 leaks➤ Ubisoft's future➤ Battlefield 6's rumored beta and weapon features➤ GTA 6 to make $7 Billion in 60 days?➤ Bitesized Bits
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