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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 01/10/2026

🧵(6/6) You can watch the show on our YouTube and Twitch accounts, with a pre-show starting at 2:30pm ET/730pm BST YouTube: youtube.com/live/3RAMjbS... Twitch: twitch.tv/InsiderGamin...

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28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase - October 2026

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 01/10/2026

🧵(5/6) Whether it's the sit-down interviews with every developer from the show or the incredible visual graphics our designers have created, our team has worked tirelessly to bring you this event. I really hope you enjoy what we've put together.

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28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase - October 2026

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 01/10/2026

🧵(4/6) To the fellow press who will cover the event and get the word out about these games, I thank you just as much. I know we're competitors, but when we put that aside for the betterment of the industry, it just means more.

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28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase - October 2026

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 01/10/2026

🧵(3/6) Thank you to every PR agency and professional, the publishers, the developers, and our partners at Elgato, GCX, and Press Engine for making this show possible.

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28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase - October 2026

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 01/10/2026

🧵(2/6) Putting on events like this, especially in today's landscape, isn't easy. You have to find ways to stand out and help these great games get seen by players. I feel we've done that here.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 01/10/2026

🧵(1/6) Today's the day. At 3pm ET/Noon PT, it's 28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase, the biggest event we've done so far at Insider Gaming. 28 incredible titles with world premieres, release dates, and demo announcements. Plus, over $10,000 in prizes and games to give away.

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28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase - October 2026

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

The interest rate point is an excellent one. Rates being over double than they were 3/4 years ago is killing a lot of the willingness to take risks

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

This I agree with, 100%. Everyone fighting for the same base. It's bound to have massive shortcomings. But when you look at the AAA studios, it is a lot of mismanagement

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

I can only put so many characters in a post. Over simplification is kind of forced in this

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

I'm going to have more on this. I have thoughts and some details on what I've been told. Have to put it all together

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

I keep seeing people throw out the term "Covid Correction" for the mass layoffs we continue to see in the games industry. We're beyond that. It's far beyond the mass hiring during Covid. It's mismanagement, poor trend chasing, cuts of departments to use AI (not as much but happening), etc.

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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 · 28/09/2026

A month after Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 was released, developer Cold Iron Studios has been hit with layoffs. I've learned that at least 19 people were let go. insider-gaming.com/aliens-firet...

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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Developer Cold Iron Studios Hit By Layoffs

Just a month after Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2's release, developer Cold Iron Studios has been hit by layoffs from parent company Enad Global 7.

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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 · 25/09/2026

I fully understand we're competing for much of the same audience, but I truly feel the games media industry is a better place when the cliquishness disappears. We all want the same thing. Let's move the industry forward.

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

It's always funny to see what outlets will source our stories and the ones that either won't cover it at all or wait until a different outlet reports it later on and then source those instead.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 24/09/2026

Here's a big one: Ubisoft Milan had pitched and created a prototype for a Legend of Zelda spinoff, but Nintendo ultimately decided against it after requesting changes. Full story via @insider-gaming.com insider-gaming.com/ubisoft-nint...

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EXCLUSIVE: How Ubisoft and Nintendo's Partnership Ended With a Canceled Zelda Title

Ubisoft and Nintendo were once going to develop a Zelda title together, but the game was cancelled following its prototype in late 2023.

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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

*This giveaway is for US and EU residents only

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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 · 22/09/2026

"Independence brings us closer to our community and lets us focus on what matters most: making the best games we can..." State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Officially Goes Independent insider-gaming.com/state-of-dec...

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State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Officially Goes Independent

In a message on its website, State of Decay 3 developer Undead Labs announced that it's gone fully independent.

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

The United States has state-run media now...so that's cool. I really despise this country

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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

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 · 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

If you are interested in covering the event, drop a line. We are also working to help facilitate interviews with these great teams.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 16/09/2026

Days after Insider Gaming published an investigation into Ultra Pro Wrestling, its creator sat down for hours to answer and respond to our report Part 2 of my investigation looks at Sam Vallely's claims along with new details on the game's development insider-gaming.com/ultra-pro-wr...

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Ultra Pro Wrestling: New Evidence Raises More Questions About the Game’s Development

Ultra Pro Wrestling creator Sam Vallely responded to Insider Gaming’s investigation. New records challenge several claims and raise more questions.

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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 · 10/09/2026

And then the Rebel/Baker moment brought me right to tears.

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

He showed what I felt was genuine appreciation for the love of music, especially when I asked for playing advice to improve my own skill. Just doesn't seem right that great people are taken from us too soon.

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

What words for Andy Williams from Excalibur. I said it before, and I'll say it again: Buffalo lost one of the greatest people to ever come from our city. I met him after an ETID concert when I was 18 & he couldn't have been nicer to just another dumb young fan. He didn't treat it like that.

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

BREAKING: A major leak has taken place, resulting in the achievements of dozens of games being made available online ahead of release. Games included are Kingdom Hearts IV, Star Wars Galactic Racer, Control Resonant, and many more. Unknown how complete these lists are.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 04/09/2026

People have been wondering what's going on with The Wrestling Code. I have an update on why things have been so slow, whether they'd consider crowdfunding, and what they've been working on recently. It's not as dramatic as my last story. insider-gaming.com/the-wrestlin...

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Exclusive: The Wrestling Code Development Update—What's The Latest On The Game?

With questions surrounding its future, Insider Gaming has exclusive details on The Wrestling Code's development from Virtual Basement.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 04/09/2026

I played Exodus and spent an hour hands-on with the upcoming sci-fi RPG from Archetype. Check out full mission gameplay and stay tuned for my impressions of the game on Insider Gaming Weekly later today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5N2...

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Exodus Full Mission Gameplay | Insider Access First Look Exclusive

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 03/09/2026

The Wrestling Code, at least right now, I'll defend. I've been looking into it a bit, and, from what I gather, it has honestly been a case of budget and needing to work on contracted work for other companies that pays.

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