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
Triple-I Initiative October Showcase 2026—Everything Announced
The first October Triple-i Initiative showcase aired on Thursday, October 8 featuring 45 minutes of indie games. Check out everything announced.
Wordle Archive: Every Wordle Answer
Explore our Wordle answer archive with every past solution by date. Catch up on missed puzzles and spot patterns to improve your Wordle skills.
Wordle Hints and Answer for October 9, 2026: Game #1938
Need help with Wordle #1938? Get today’s hints, helpful starting words, and the answer for October 9, 2026.
Video Game Sales Fall In The United States, But It’s Not All Bad
According to the latest data, video game sales in the United States have fallen by nearly 10%, but the news isn’t all bad.
Gravity Well, Studio Founded By Former Titanfall Developers, Suffers Mass Layoffs
Gravity Well, a studio founded by former Titanfall developers, has announced mass layoffs affecting more than 40 people.
Furloughed Star Wars Zero Company Developers Are Returning To Work
It’s been announced that a number of furloughed employees at Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor have been brought back.