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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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