Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode of IndieGameBusiness, we’re joined by Mike Straw, Executive Editor at Insider Gaming, to talk about the current state of games media and how the industry is being viewed from the inside.
Mike shares insight into the evolving landscape of games journalism, how major companies view gamers today, and whether true innovation is still happening across the industry. We also discuss how coverage decisions are made, what trends are shaping media narratives, and how developers can better understand the perspective of the press.
If you want a clear, honest look at how the industry is being covered right now and what that means for developers, this conversation delivers valuable perspective.
Follow Mike Straw:
Twitter: twitter.com/MikeStrawMedia
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelstrawjr
#IndieGameBusiness #GameJournalism #InsiderGaming #GameIndustry #IndieDev
In this episode of IndieGameBusiness, we’re joined by Mike Straw, Executive Editor at Insider Gaming, to talk about the current state of games media and how the industry is being viewed from the inside.
Mike shares insight into the evolving landscape of games journalism, how major companies view gamers today, and whether true innovation is still happening across the industry. We also discuss how coverage decisions are made, what trends are shaping media narratives, and how developers can better understand the perspective of the press.
If you want a clear, honest look at how the industry is being covered right now and what that means for developers, this conversation delivers valuable perspective.
Follow Mike Straw:
Twitter: twitter.com/MikeStrawMedia
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelstrawjr
#IndieGameBusiness #GameJournalism #InsiderGaming #GameIndustry #IndieDev
