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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 29/09/2026

Insider Gaming's 28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase on October 1 at 3pm ET features a variety of horror games we believe deserve support. In addition to trailers, interviews with all 28 studios will be available. Please, check out the interviews and wishlist these great games!

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 28/09/2026

Insider Gaming on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@insider_gam... Insider Gaming on Twitch: twitch.tv/insidergamingIG

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 28/09/2026

Hello, friends! This is the week. In 3 days, we're putting on 28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase World premieres, release dates, exclusive new looks, and giveaways of over $10,000 in prizes and games. The show airs LIVE at 3pm ET/8pm UK on Insider Gaming's YouTube & Twitch channels.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 25/09/2026

LAYOFFS: According to the latest data I've been able to confirm, we've surpassed 11,000 jobs lost in the games industry in 2026. 143 unique companies have been affected, with at least 32 studios closing. More data: gaminglayoffs.com

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 25/09/2026

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes that there's a real concern among the leadership at AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, and that the fears surrounding the technology itself are a "distraction". Read the story at Insider Gaming or in the free Insider Gaming App. Link below

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 23/09/2026

Trying to figure out the best lighting configuration for a dark room to get the best quality video will forever be the bane of my existence. At a loss for the best option. Creator friends. Any advice?

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 22/09/2026

GIVEAWAY: Co-Stream or watch the 28 GAMES LATER Horror Showcase on Oct 1 at 3PM ET / 8PM BST for a chance to win ONE of TWENTY-EIGHT @elgato.com Bundles*. Stream with #28GAMESLATER in the title, or comment #28GAMESLATER in the stream! Share this post for an additional chance to win!

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 21/09/2026

Coming this week to Insider Gaming: the first sit-down interview for Breakaway Hockey League from @raccoonlogicstudio.bsky.social From bringing 3D hockey back to PC to finding the sweet spot with gameplay, we touch on everything in this talk. Stay tuned for the full interview!

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 17/09/2026

Get your first look at a new BROKENLORE title during the 28 GAMES LATER Horror Showcase on October 1 at 3PM EST / 8PM BST

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 17/09/2026

PAGING MEDIA/CREATOR FRIENDS: October 1 at 3pm ET/8pm BST, we are presenting our next showcase: 28 Games Later - A Horror Showcase Get exclusive looks at games from large IPs and even brand-new reveals. I'd love to work with you on coverage to help get these great games seen by fans.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 10/09/2026

EA Sports has announced that it's updating player name pronunciations and commentary logic in the first update for NHL 27. It was recently confirmed that the studio used AI to generate commentary using the voice of John Buccigross

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 02/09/2026

Sam Vallely is now attacking me to Kickstarter backers. A reminder: I contacted him multiple times for this story. I presented everything; he refused to answer and instead sent me what appeared to be ChatGPT written replies. He's in damage control, but he needs to watch what he says about me.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 01/09/2026

Won't add the Bit Reactor numbers to the database unless the furloughs become permanent, but we are over 10,600 known jobs lost in 2026, a 148% YoY increase compared to my data from 2025. 127 companies have been hit, with 29 closures. VISIT: gaminglayoffs.com

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 23/08/2026

Such a cute date for my dinner in Detroit. Next stop, Frankfurt. Go Bills

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 23/08/2026

After my flight was cancelled by Delta yesterday, let's see if I can get to Germany now.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 21/08/2026

We are LIVE. Twitch: www.twitch.tv/InsiderGamin... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsvl...

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 20/08/2026

COD NEXT: I've been invited to take part in Call of Duty NEXT this year. Catch me streaming the game on @insider-gaming.com's Twitch and YouTube channels on Friday, August 21.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 19/08/2026

Another one: www.gamedeveloper.com/business/rob...

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 19/08/2026

STUDIO CLOSURE: I've confirmed with multiple employees that VR production company Felix & Paul has shut down. Roughly 80 people are being laid off after multiple deals fell through, leaving the company with no budget.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 17/08/2026

Unfortunate milestone. With the data I've been able to confirm over the weekend, we've surpassed 10,000 confirmed jobs lost in the games industry in 2026 (still likely hundreds more that I haven't gotten final number confirmation yet) 126 different studios impacted, with 29 studio closures.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 07/08/2026

With the layoffs at That's No Moon, we're up to 9,128 known employees who've been let go from 112 different companies in the games industry in 2026. If you have a resource that can help out those impacted, submit it at gaminglayoffs.com If there are layoffs that I've missed, you can also submit

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 05/08/2026

Here's the current list of every studio currently under Electronic Arts (EA) as of the sale closing.

Every EA Studio:

EA Entertainment
Battlefield Studios
Criterion Games
Criterion Cheshire
DICE
Motive Studio
Motive Studio Vancouver
Ripple Effect Studios
BioWare
BioWare
BioWare Austin
Respawn Entertainment
Respawn Entertainment
Respawn Vancouver
Respawn Wisconsin
Maxis
Maxis
Maxis Texas
Maxis Europe
PopCap
PopCap Games
PopCap Shanghai
PopCap Hyderabad
Full Circle
Full Circle
Mobile
Firemonkeys Studios
Glu Mobile
PlayFirst
Playdemic
Slingshot Games
Tracktwenty Studios
Technology & Support
Frostbite Labs
EA Studios
EA Baton Rouge
EA Capital Games
EA Galway
EA Gothenburg
EA Korea Studio
EA Mobile
EA Redwood Studios
Pogo Studios

EA Sports
Codemasters
Codemasters
Codemasters Birmingham
Codemasters Kuala Lumpur
EA Sports Studios
EA Cologne
EA Madrid
EA Orlando
EA Romania
EA Vancouver
Other
Metalhead Software

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 04/08/2026

UPDATE: @djisupport.bsky.social wants to charge me $527.44 to repair a device that has a clear defect from a swollen battery. The Osmo Pocket 3 lasted me just 15 months after costing $700. Do not buy their products. Poor quality and even worse support. Shame on you, @djiglobal.bsky.social

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 04/08/2026

In its final earnings report as a public company, EA saw a 19% YoY increase in net revenue for Q1 FY27 The company brought in $1.99 billion in net revenue in the first 3 months of the year. ➤ $438 million from Full Game Downloads ➤ $1.47 billion from Live Services & "Other"

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 03/08/2026

Take-Two Interactive reports its earnings on Friday, August 7 at 8am EST

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 31/07/2026

After weeks of speculation regarding its future, StreamElements has been acquired by Razer First reported by @zachbussey.tos.gg

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 30/07/2026

The @djiglobal.bsky.social Osmo Pocket 3 was the biggest waste of money I've ever made. Had for 15 months, and the batteries have swollen and completely popped out of the device. Talking with @djisupport.bsky.social, and they say it's likely no longer covered despite this clearly being a defect.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 30/07/2026

Though the site is gaminglayoffs.com, I'm using it to share resources with those who've been impacted and are looking for work. If you have a resource you run or recommend for those in the games industry, you can submit it right on the website using the form on the landing page.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 28/07/2026

With the layoffs at Double Fine today, we are up to 106 studios impacted by layoffs in 2026. 8,914 employees are known to have been let go by my confirmed numbers. The real number is likely around 9,500, counting data I'm working to confirm. gaminglayoffs.com

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 27/07/2026

With the deal not closed yet, EA's next earnings report should be coming within the next week based on the last five+ years of scheduling. I fully expect an update regarding the pending sale to the Saudi Arabia PIF.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 23/07/2026

We are up to 25 studio closures in 2026 as Embracer Group has shut down Crisol: Theater of Idols developer Vermila Studios. gaminglayoffs.com

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 20/07/2026

Since adding the Layoff Submission form to GamingLayoffs.com, y'all have helped me so much with the data collection to make sure everything presented is accurate. Today, I've added a "Resource Submission" that you can also use to send in resources to help those impacted or looking for work.

GamingLayoffs.com has added a resource submission option to help those impacted in the industry.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 20/07/2026

Y'all, I bought the greatest golf shirt, ever

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 17/07/2026

INDUSTRY NEWS: Disco Elysium and Zero Parades developer ZA/UM is laying off 32 people. They cite the commercial performance of Zero Parades as the reason for the cuts.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 17/07/2026

Why am I watching Sony's 2006 E3 conference?

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 16/07/2026

NHL 27 sees Connected Franchise return, but there's one big problem. Unless a team is controlled by a user, you won't be able to trade with or play against them.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 16/07/2026

I repeat. Roblox is the worst thing that's happened to the video game industry.

For 20 years, Roblox has been on a mission to remove limits on what gaming is – and what it can be.
Today, we're introducing Build – a new way for anyone to create a game on Roblox from their phone. And we’re expanding AI-powered tools for developers of every level.
We're doing this for one reason: The world needs more play.
Play is humanity's oldest technology for connection and learning. Before agriculture, before commerce, before civilization, we played together. And as the world has become more fragmented, the need for play only grows. Our role is to remove every obstacle between that play and the people who want to create it. Faster iteration and fewer technical constraints. And more room to push further than a single creator – or a small team – could have gone in the past.
This isn’t just for studios who've already proven themselves. Some of the most important work in this industry has come from first-time creators – who were often Roblox players first – with a single focused idea.
Between now and RDC, we'll incrementally roll out what we are building to make all of this real – new tools for creators, new ways for players to play, and new ways for people to find the things they love.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 15/07/2026

Gaming PR and Devs, I will be in Germany for Gamescom Dev and Gamescom from August 23-28. If you have a game or project, I'd love to talk about it for coverage at Insider Gaming. I'm also looking to talk about December's Insider Gaming Showcase. Shoot me an email (in bio)

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 14/07/2026

It's July 14, & we're over 8,300 known layoffs in 2026, with the real number likely around 9,100, counting data I have yet to 100% confirm Layoffs are up 137% YoY, & at least 23 studios have closed. Details and resources at GamingLayoffs.com. You can also submit layoffs anonymously.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 14/07/2026

My interview with Felicia Day is available NOW for Premium Plus subscribers in the Insider Gaming App. It'll be available on Thursday for everyone.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 14/07/2026

Early Access release of my interview with Felicia Day drops at Noon ET for Premium Plus subscribers in the @insider-gaming.com App Download the free app now on iOS or Android.

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