About Mike Straw
Mike has been covering the gaming industry since 2012, and has reported on some of the largest events in the industry while also working as an investigative reporter. Outside of gaming, Mike was a beat reporter for various outlets covering the NHL for years before moving to game journalism full time. When he's not writing, you can find Mike playing various turn-based strategy games and roguelikes.
Posts by Mike Straw
THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2026: Everything Announced
THQ Nordic held its 2026 THQ Nordic Digital Showcase on Friday, August 7, and Insider Gaming has everything that was announced.
Today’s Wordle #1876: Hints and Answer for August 8, 2026
Stuck trying to guess the Wordle #1876 answer? Get today’s hints, starter words, and full Wordle answer for August 8, 2026.
Strauss Zelnick Says AI Can’t Replace Creativity
Speaking on the company’s latest earnings call, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick spoke about AI and what the company believes.
Crossfire Developer That’s No Moon Holds Layoffs
Just two months after revealing its debut game, Crossfire developer That’s No Moon has held layoffs at the studio.
Today’s Wordle #1875: Hints and Answer for August 7, 2026
Stuck trying to guess the Wordle #1875 answer? Get today’s hints, starter words, and full Wordle answer for August 7, 2026.
Madden 27 Soundtrack Features 78 Songs Spanning Decades
With the game releasing on August 6, EA Sports has dropped the 78-song soundtrack for Madden 27, including an impressive mix of artists.