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
Co-op Roguelike Sol Mates Sets January 2027 Release Date
Daruma Games’ co-op roguelike Sol Mates launches January 26, 2027, on Steam, with a free demo available now.
Xbox Playback Announced as Year in Review Replacement
Microsoft has announced Xbox Playback, a new way to look back on your history with Xbox all the way to the very beginning.
Jensen Huang Out As Nvidia CEO After Affairs Come To Light
Nvidia has announced that Jensen Huang is out as CEO, effective immediately, following a string of affairs coming to light.
Resident Evil: Requiem Wins Ultimate Game of the Year At 2026 Golden Joystick Awards
Resident Evil Requiem wins Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards with 17% of the public vote.
Golden Joystick Awards 2026 – All Award Winners
The Golden Joystick Awards for 2026 were held on November 11, and Insider Gaming has the complete list of award winners.
GTA 6 Surpasses $1 Billion in Presales a Week Before Launch
GTA 6 has reportedly surpassed $1 billion in pre-sales, with 10.31 million copies sold ahead of launch and projections reaching $5 billion.