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Call Of Duty Is Back & Gaming Is Unaffordable - Insider Gaming Weekly Ep. 64
May 30, 2026
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New GTA 6 Leaks, But Are They Real? - Insider Gaming Weekly Episode 62
May 16, 2026
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Is Bungie A Failure For PlayStation? Nintendo Switch 2 Gets More Expensive
May 9, 2026
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A New Era For Xbox And Black Flag Resynced Has Been Revealed
Apr 25, 2026
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More Details on Black Flag Resynced. Is COD Leaving Xbox Game Pass? - Insider Gaming Weekly
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| 5/30/26 | Call Of Duty Is Back & Gaming Is Unaffordable - Insider Gaming Weekly Ep. 64 | 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.Other topics in this episode include:Fable delayed to 2027The Insider Gaming Showcase Xbox Games Showcase PredictionsSummer Game Fest PredictionsPlayStation State of Play Predictions🗣️ Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vwj7zdWxaW | — | ||||||
| 5/16/26 | New GTA 6 Leaks, But Are They Real? - Insider Gaming Weekly Episode 62 | 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 Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins.Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! | — | ||||||
| 5/9/26 | Is Bungie A Failure For PlayStation? Nintendo Switch 2 Gets More Expensive | 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 include:Nintendo Switch 2 price increasePlayStation Earnings update, PS5 sales, and a lot of AI talkBungie's value to Sony has plummetedCall of Duty is ditching last-gen consoles (PS4, Xbox One)Assassin's Creed Invictus playtests get poor reviewsXbox is ending co-pilot development on mobile and console, including Project Helix.Brought to you by the FREE Insider Gaming App: Out now for iOS and Android! | — | ||||||
| 4/25/26 | A New Era For Xbox And Black Flag Resynced Has Been Revealed | 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 Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins this week as they talk through gaming's biggest stories of the week.Topics this week include:➤ Major Changes for Xbox — Game Pass price cut, Call of Duty removed, Exclusives possibly returning, a new Game Pass Tier, and more)➤ Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced revealed — What's new with the game, and will it be worth your $60?➤ Fairgame$ is struggling to "find the fun."➤ The Mindseye "espionage" mission is finally coming➤ A Battlefield Movie is in the works with Michael B. Jordan attached to it. 🗣️ Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vwj7zdWxaWBrought 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/ | — | ||||||
| 4/18/26 | More Details on Black Flag Resynced. Is COD Leaving Xbox Game Pass? - Insider Gaming Weekly | 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 going to leave Game Pass?➤ Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced release date➤ The GTA leak made Take-Two Interactive even more money➤ PlayStation's FairGame$ becoming an extraction shooter➤ Q&A | — | ||||||
| 4/11/26 | Major Halo Accusations & A Black Flag Announcement Coming? - Insider Gaming Weekly | 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 sustainable?➤ A Disney Arc Raiders?➤ Halo Campaign Evolved release rumors➤ A PlayStation State of Play could be coming➤ Gunzilla Games accused of not paying employees, but the CEO fights back on the "haters"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/ | — | ||||||
| 4/4/26 | New PlayStation 6 Rumors And Eidos Montreal Is In Trouble - Insider Gaming Weekly | 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 thoughts on how we can improve. | — | ||||||
| 3/28/26 | The Games Industry Is Collapsing - Insider Gaming Weekly Episode 56 | 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 shutdowns• Ubisoft layoffs could impact it's biggest games• EA used AI Tools to create Battlefield 6• Nintendo Switch 2 production is being reduced and game price changes are coming• Major Switch 2 game rumors, including a few surprises• Xbox Partner Preview reactionsBrought 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/ | — | ||||||
| 3/21/26 | Nvidia DLSS 5 Is Ruining Games?! - Insider Gaming Weekly | 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 Gaming Weekly: A Video Game Podcast 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/ | — | ||||||
| 3/7/26 | Next Xbox Announced And Are Exclusives Coming Back? - Insider Gaming Weekly | 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 Black Flag Remake has been confirmed by Ubisoft.It's Episode 54 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/ | — | ||||||
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| 2/28/26 | PlayStation Is Ditching PC And What About AI? - Insider Gaming Weekly | 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 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/ | — | ||||||
| 2/21/26 | Phil Spencer Retires From Xbox: What Happened and What's Next? - Insider Gaming Weekly | 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 on Fallout, Starfield, Elder Scrolls, and more in a recent interview and Pokémon Presents is set for February 27. It's Episode 52 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/ | — | ||||||
| 2/7/26 | Ubisoft Turmoil And The MindsEye Bombshell - Insider Gaming Weekly | 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/ | — | ||||||
| 1/31/26 | Highguard's Launch, Is Xbox In Trouble and GTA 6 Won't Have A Disc? - Insider Gaming Weekly | 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! | — | ||||||
| 1/24/26 | The End For Ubisoft and Xbox Developer Direct Reactions! It's Our One Year Anniversary! | 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: | — | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | Is VR Gaming Dying? - Insider Gaming Weekly | 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/ | — | ||||||
| 1/10/26 | Grand Theft Auto 6 "Drama" And Ubisoft Shuts Down Studio | 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. | — | ||||||
| 1/3/26 | 2026 Gaming Predictions - Insider Gaming Weekly | 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/ | — | ||||||
| 12/20/25 | No One Is Buying Video Game Consoles - Insider Gaming Weekly | 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 | — | ||||||
| 12/13/25 | The Game Awards Reactions And A New Alien Game? | 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! 👍 | — | ||||||
| 12/6/25 | Netflix Buys Warner Bros and Exclusive Eidos Montreal News | 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! 👍 | — | ||||||
| 11/29/25 | What Is AI's Place In Gaming? | 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/ | — | ||||||
| 11/22/25 | Xbox 360 Turns 20, Exclusive Ubisoft News, And The Game Awards | 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! 👍 | — | ||||||
| 11/15/25 | Black Ops 7 Launch, Steam, and Ubisoft - Insider Gaming Weekly | 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. | — | ||||||
| 11/8/25 | GTA 6 Delayed Again, AI and Gaming, and More Layoffs | 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! 👍 | — | ||||||
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11 placements across 9 markets.
Chart Positions
11 placements across 9 markets.