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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 Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill and Albert Perkins. Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! APPLE: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/

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 to you by the Insider Gaming App. Download it for FREE on iOS and Android:

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. Brought to you by the Insider Gaming App.Download it for FREE on iOS and Android: APPLE: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/

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 Insider Gaming Weekly with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins.

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 the latest gaming news you may have missed during the holiday break. It's Episode 45 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast, brought to you by the Insider Gaming App. Download it for FREE on iOS and Android: APPLE: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.net/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/

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 publicly tried to debunk some of them and Larian is facing the AI backlash. All this and more on episode 44 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast, presented by the Insider Gaming App. Download it today for free on iOS and Android. APPLE: https://insider-gaming.com/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.com/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/ If you like the show, please subscribe and leave a five-star review

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 Weekly: A Video Game Podcast, presented by the Insider Gaming App. Download it today for free on iOS and Android. APPLE: https://insider-gaming.com/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.com/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/Want to help support the show? Please give our show a five-star rating and don't forget to subscribe! 👍

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. It's episode 42 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast, presented by the Insider Gaming App. Download it today for free on iOS and Android. Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! APPLE: https://insider-gaming.com/visit/insi... ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.com/visit/insi... Want to help support the show? Please give this show a 5 star rating and don't forget to subscribe! 👍

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 as they talk the latest in gaming and give their opinions on anything and everything. Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! APPLE: https://insider-gaming.com/visit/insider-gaming-app-ios/ANDROID: https://insider-gaming.com/visit/insider-gaming-app-android/

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 gaming news that you need to know. Brought to you by the Insider Gaming App. Out now on Android and coming soon to iOS. DOWNLOAD: https://insider-gaming.com/visit/insider-gaming-android/ Want to help support the show? Please leave a rating and don't forget to subscribe! 👍

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, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins as they talk about the latest in gaming that you need to know.

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 gaming that you need to know. Want to help support the show? Please leave a rating and don't forget to subscribe! 👍

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 major upcoming title. Oh, and there's a major Insider Gaming announcement as well! It’s Episode 37 of Insider Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast.

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 bold predictions, the crew discusses where things might be headed next — and, as always, answers your questions live. 🎧 Follow Insider Gaming Weekly for new episodes every week. 💬 Have a question for the crew? Drop it on Twitter @InsiderGamingIG or in the Discord for a chance to be featured next episode.