NASCAR 25 Interview With Producer Matt Lewis - Developer Spotlight @insider_gaming

Insider Gaming Insider Gaming's Mike Straw sits down with NASCAR 25 producer Matt Lewis for an exclusive interview, talking about everything from NASCAR 25 multiplayer to AI in races to building the game using Unreal Engine.

Other topics include:
➤ Driver feedback
➤ Dale Earnhardt Jr's involvement
➤ Gameplay features
➤ Replicating each series
➤ Much More!

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Timestamps (will work after interview premiere):

0:00 - Intro
0:28 - How's it going?
1:18 - How has development changed over last 18 months?
4:24 - How does NASCAR 25's development feel different?
5:59 - NASCAR 25's Game Engine
7:56 - Any technical hurdles?
9:22 - NASCAR 25 Dev Team Size?
9:59 - How involved is NASCAR with the game?
11:23 - Added pressure to make the best game possible
15:20 - Balancing for the dedicated racers and the casual players
17:31 - Making sure AI races are fun for everyone
19:56 - Will driver behavior change per track?
20:08 - Driver feedback to the game?
22:11 - Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s involvement in NASCAR 25
25:33 - Race Day Accuracy
27:08 - Tire Sets
28:13 - Authenticity of all four series
30:43 - Controls
32:11 - Accessibility and Assists
33:57 - NASCAR 25 Multiplayer
34:47 - Spectator Views?
35:34 - Deciding what to include or cut?
37:38 - Custom Race settings
38:25 - Driving on pit road?
41:10 - How Career Mode Works
42:49 - Ways You Can Play
44:31 - Hiring more drivers (real or generated)?
46:06 - R&D
47:18 - Paint Booth
49:20 - Release Date Update?
50:34 - NASCAR 25 on Switch?
52:03 - Will NASCAR 25 be yearly?

#NASCAR25 #NASCAR #nascargame

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NASCAR 25 Interview With Producer Matt Lewis - Developer Spotlight

Insider Gaming 2025-07-15 | Insider Gaming's Mike Straw sits down with NASCAR 25 producer Matt Lewis for an exclusive interview, talking about everything from NASCAR 25 multiplayer to AI in races to building the game using Unreal Engine.

Other topics include:
➤ Driver feedback
➤ Dale Earnhardt Jr's involvement
➤ Gameplay features
➤ Replicating each series
➤ Much More!

Subscribe to Insider Gaming for more exclusive interviews!
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Timestamps (will work after interview premiere):

0:00 - Intro
0:28 - How's it going?
1:18 - How has development changed over last 18 months?
4:24 - How does NASCAR 25's development feel different?
5:59 - NASCAR 25's Game Engine
7:56 - Any technical hurdles?
9:22 - NASCAR 25 Dev Team Size?
9:59 - How involved is NASCAR with the game?
11:23 - Added pressure to make the best game possible
15:20 - Balancing for the dedicated racers and the casual players
17:31 - Making sure AI races are fun for everyone
19:56 - Will driver behavior change per track?
20:08 - Driver feedback to the game?
22:11 - Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s involvement in NASCAR 25
25:33 - Race Day Accuracy
27:08 - Tire Sets
28:13 - Authenticity of all four series
30:43 - Controls
32:11 - Accessibility and Assists
33:57 - NASCAR 25 Multiplayer
34:47 - Spectator Views?
35:34 - Deciding what to include or cut?
37:38 - Custom Race settings
38:25 - Driving on pit road?
41:10 - How Career Mode Works
42:49 - Ways You Can Play
44:31 - Hiring more drivers (real or generated)?
46:06 - R&D
47:18 - Paint Booth
49:20 - Release Date Update?
50:34 - NASCAR 25 on Switch?
52:03 - Will NASCAR 25 be yearly?

#NASCAR25 #NASCAR #nascargame

PS6 Specs Already Leaked?

Insider Gaming 2025-08-01 | Have PlayStation 6 (PS6) and PS6 handheld specs already been leaked? EA is removing at least one restriction for players of Battlefield 6 on Steam. And the Starfield is coming to PS5 in early 2026.

It's the latest episode of Insider Today, catching you up on all the video game news you need to know about.

For even more gaming news, subscribe to Insider Gaming here on YouTube and visit our website at Insider-Gaming.com.

Let's get into it.

Timestamps (Working After Premiere)

0:00 - Introduction
1:10 - PS6 and PS6 Handheld Specs Leaked
2:24 - Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Sales
4:28 - Starfield Is Coming To PS5 In 2026
5:40 - Ubisoft Threatens To Sue Assassin's Creed Actor
7:04 - EA Removes Battlefield 6 Requirement On Steam

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The BIG Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Reveal | Immediate Reactions

Insider Gaming 2025-08-01 | The BIG Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Reveal is here, and Mike, Grant, Tom, and Albert have their immediate reactions.

It's Episode 25 Insider Gaming Weekly as we wrap up July!

Listen to the show: Links coming after the show

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Battlefield 6 Maps LEAKED

Insider Gaming 2025-07-30 | The Battlefield 6 maps have been leaked ahead of an official reveal, including multiplayer, remastered, and campaign locations. PLUS EA isn't raising the prices of its games, a new Nintendo Direct is coming, and EA says College Basketball will have "all 350 programs".

It's Insider Today for July 30, 2025, with all of the latest gaming news you need to know.

0:00 - Battlefield 6 Maps Leaked
1:45 - EA Game Prices
2:39 - EA CEO's talks College Basketball
3:56 - Nintendo Direct Announced!

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Battlefield 6 Open Beta Dates - When Can You Play?

Insider Gaming 2025-07-30 | Insider Gaming has exclusive details on the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, and the dates when players will be able to try out the new game for the first time.

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ANOTHER Warner Bros Live Service Game

Insider Gaming 2025-07-29 | Warner Bros. is going back to the live service model with a brand-new DC Comics game. Xbox's ASUS ROG Ally pre-order dates and pricing have seemingly leaked, and Roblox might actually introduce in-game dating someday. Yeah… that’s real. Other stories include August's free PlayStation Plus games, and CD Projekt Red's worry about The Witcher 4.

Join Insider Gaming Senior Editor Mike Straw as he breaks down today’s biggest gaming stories in this episode of Insider Today — your go-to source for daily gaming news.

🎮 Today’s Headlines:

00:00 – Intro
00:33 – WB Games Montreal Working on Live-Service DC Game
📰 insider-gaming.com/wb-games-montreal-is-working-on-a-aaa-live-service-title-based-on-dc-comics
01:16– ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Pricing & Pre-Order Leak
📰 insider-gaming.com/asus-rog-xbox-ally-prices-pre-order-dates-confirmed
02:00 – Witcher 4 Dev Unsure How to Top Witcher 3
📰 insider-gaming.com/the-witcher-4-dev-doesnt-know-how-to-top-the-witcher-3
02:58 – Roblox CEO Says Dating Feature Could Happen
📰 insider-gaming.com/roblox-dating-someday-for-those-afraid
04:00 – August 2025 PlayStation Plus Free Games
📰 insider-gaming.com/lies-of-p-headlines-augusts-free-playstation-plus-games

📌 Exclusive Interview: Check out our exclusive conversation with actor and game designer Abubakar Salim → youtube.com/watch?v=HF5L-V5fVoQ

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Abubakar Salim Talks Dead Take - Developer Spotlight

Insider Gaming 2025-07-29 | Dead Take, the all-new psychological horror game from Surgent Studios, is almost here, and it’s guaranteed to shock audiences.

In this latest Insider Gaming Developer Spotlight, our Grant Taylor-Hill sat down with Abubakar Salim, creative director at Surgent. Together, they took a deep dive into the gritty, real, and raw story at the heart of Dead Take, revealing what it took to bring it all together.

➤ Latest Trailers: ⁨@InsiderGamingTrailers

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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - What Are Abubakar Salim's emotions with Dead Take's release?
1:04 - Dead Take development time
3:55 - Finding actors for the game
6:13 - Any worry of controversy from the game's story?
8:04 - How creativity drove the game's direction
10:11 - How has Pocket Pair been as a publisher?
12:02 - Keeping Dead Take affordable for players
14:40 - Surgent Studios identity concerns
17:36 - Surgent Studios' next big thing? The next project?

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A New Lawsuit Involving Sony And The Horizon Franchise ⚖️ #shorts

Insider Gaming 2025-07-29 | ...

Multiple Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Videos Leak Online

Insider Gaming 2025-07-28 | ...

LEGO Gameboy Has Everything Except The Ability To Play Games 👀

Insider Gaming 2025-07-28 | ...

Star Wars Outlaws 2 CANCELED

Insider Gaming 2025-07-25 | Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson has learned that Star Wars Outlaws 2 has been canceled at Ubisoft

Battlefield 6 Is EAs Last Chance

Insider Gaming 2025-07-25 | The first Battlefield 6 trailer is here, but did it get you excited for the game? Can you really put a game "back to beta" after it was released? And there's even MORE on Ubisoft's future and what games it has planned.

Plus, Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Grant Taylor-Hill, and Albert Perkins talk Pokemon, Ready or Not, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and The Nintendo Switch 2 having the best launch in console history.

General Timestamps:
0:00 - Stream Start
1:18 - Show Start
4:08 - What We're Playing
11:52 - Battlefield 6 Reveal -- Our Thoughts, Expectations, and EA's multi-million promotional plan
36:06 - Ubisoft's CEO beliefs, an update on Ghost Recon, and Star Wars Outlaws
54:02 - 1047 and Splitgate 2 going "back to beta"
59:40 Bitesize Bits (Nintendo Switch 2 Sales, Pokemon Presents, Ready or Not, NASCAR 25, and Wuchang reviews)

If you'd like to help with more detailed timestamps, please reach out to podcast@insidergaming.com

#NinitendoSwitch2 #Battlefield6 #Ubisoft

Next Ghost Recon Game Using A New Engine - EXCLUSIVE

Insider Gaming 2025-07-24 | When Ubisoft releases the next Ghost Recon game, currently known as Project Ovr, it won't be using the AnvilNext Engine or even the Snowdrop Engine. Instead, it's moving to a new third-party game engine for the series.

Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson has more in the latest episode of Insider Gaming Weekly.

Catch the full episode on demand: youtube.com/live/1bFaIYn9H3g

#ghostrecon #ubisoft #insidergaming

Red Bull Mountain Biker Matt Jones Talks MAVRIX Developer Spotlight

Insider Gaming 2025-07-24 | Insider Gaming's Mike Straw sits down with Red Bull pro athlete and mountain biker Matt Jones along with his brother Jono Jones to talk about MTB Mavrix, a new open-world mountain biking game from Third Kind Games.

Mavrix is available starting July 24 on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Stores

Topics include:
➤ Recreating an authentic mountain biking game
➤ Learning how game development works
➤ What players can expect
➤ Much More!

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:19 - Balancing realism vs Simulation
3:27 - How long has MAVRIX been in development?
4:10 - How involved was Matt Jones in MAVRIX's development?
7:45 - The give and take between athletes and developers
9:11 - MAVRIX control scheme
10:17 - The game's open world map
10:40 - How unique is MAVRIX's map?
11:46 - Location inspiration
13:50 - Was there anything that you didn't get in the game?
14:39 - Console plans?
15:55 - Biggest surprises in game creation?
17:34 - What was a typical day like?
20:15 - Features at Mavrix Early Access launch and future plans?
21:53 - How authentic is the sponsorship system?
22:54 - How does Multiplayer work with progression?
24:28 - More multiplayer options?
24:50 - The vibe of MAVRIX
26:00 - Get the latest information

#MattJones #RedBull #Mavrix

Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Continues To Soar 📈

Insider Gaming 2025-07-23 | ...

Battlefield 6 Release Date LEAKED

Insider Gaming 2025-07-23 | The Nintendo Switch 2 had the best video game console launch in history, and led a rebound for video game sales. We also have details on the Battlefield 6 release date ahead of its reveal.

PLUS: EA is going all-in with a huge creator marketing campaign to push the game, we cover rumors about Call of Duty Black Ops 7, the Resident Evil movie leak, record Nintendo Switch 2 sales, and Forza Horizon 5 topping PS5 charts.

0:00 - Intro
1:22 - Battlefield 6 Release Date Leak
2:12 - EA's All-In With Creators
3:19 - Black Ops 7 Purchase Carry Over?
4:34 - Resident Evil Movie Leaks and An Arcade Game
6:35 - Nintendo Switch 2 Is The Best Launch Ever
8:29 - Forza Horizon 5 Is King On PS5

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Sources & Links

Battlefield 6 Releases October 10, Will Cost 80 Euro on Consoles |
insider-gaming.com/battlefield-6-80-euros

EA’s All-In Bet With Battlefield 6 Includes a Multi-Million Dollar Creator Campaign |
insider-gaming.com/eas-all-in-bet-with-battlefield-6-includes-a-multi-million-dollar-creator-campaign

Call of Duty Players Think Black Ops 7 ESRB Summary Hints at Black Ops 6 Purchases Carrying Over |
insider-gaming.com/call-of-duty-players-think-black-ops-6-purchases-carrying-over-to-black-ops-7

Resident Evil Movie Leak Reveals Link to Games |
insider-gaming.com/resident-evil-movie-leak-reveals-link-to-games

Resident Evil 2 Has Been Turned into An Arcade Game |
insider-gaming.com/resident-evil-2-has-been-turned-into-an-arcade-game

Nintendo Switch 2 Sold 1.6M Units In June In US As Hardware Sales Rose 249% |
insider-gaming.com/nintendo-switch-2-sold-1-6m-units-in-june-in-us-as-hardware-sales-rose-249

Forza Horizon 5 is PlayStation’s Best-Selling Game in 2025 |
insider-gaming.com/forza-horizon-5-is-playstations-best-selling-game-2025

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Battlefield 6 Reveal Is Finally Happening 🤩

Insider Gaming 2025-07-23 | ...

Battlefield 6 Reveal THIS WEEK

Insider Gaming 2025-07-22 | Battlefield 6 is just days away from its big reveal, and we look at everything we know leading into the July 24 trailer — including what's coming, when to watch, and what fans should expect.

But that’s not all — today’s Insider Today includes the full breakdown of the Pokemon Presents July 2025, more game industry layoffs, and a major update to Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

👋 Hosted by Insider Gaming senior editor Mike Straw
🗓️ Tuesday, July 22, 2025

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Pokemon Presents
1:09 - Supermassive Games Layoffs
1:52 - Side/Ghostpunch Games Layoffs
3:48 - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Major Update
4:22 - Battlefield 6 Reveal

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🔗 Links & Sources:
📌 Battlefield 6 Reveal Countdown → insider-gaming.com/battlefield-6-official-reveal-trailer-countdown-goes-live
📌 Pokemon Presents Recap → insider-gaming.com/pokemon-presents-july-2025-everything-announced
📌 Supermassive Games Layoffs → insider-gaming.com/supermassive-games-announces-more-layoffs-delays-directive-8020-to-2026
📌 Ghostpunch/Side Layoffs → insider-gaming.com/ghostpunch-games-layoffs
📌 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora New Update → insider-gaming.com/avatar-frontiers-of-pandora-getting-third-person-new-game-update

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Taylor Fritz and the LoL Champion Driving Him to Diamond

Insider Gaming 2025-07-22 | Insider Gaming secured a gaming-related sit-down with Taylor Fritz, hot off a historic run at Wimbledon. The superstar tennis player, currently ranked fourth in the ATP, made a charming League of Legends comment recently that we just had to explore.

In this Taylor Fritz interview, learn about his love for gaming, why Escape from Tarkov didn't pan out for him, and which League of Legends Champion he's planning to ride all the way to Diamond.

#TaylorFritz #LeagueofLegends #Gaming #EscapefromTarkov

Ubisoft Blames Star Wars For Outlaws Failure?

Insider Gaming 2025-07-21 | Battlefield 6’s reveal is happening sooner than expected, 2K is pushing for its own standalone college basketball game, Ubisoft blames Star Wars Outlaws’ sales on the franchise itself, and microtransactions apparently make games more fun!

I’m Insider Gaming senior editor Mike Straw, and these are today’s top stories for Monday, July 21, 2025 on Insider Today. Subscribe for the latest in gaming news, insights, and exclusives.

📣 Don’t forget to listen to Insider Gaming Weekly — available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

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🔹STORIES SOURCES 🔹

▶ Battlefield 6 Reveal Details:
insider-gaming.com/battlefield-6-reveal-event

▶ Ready or Not Hits 1 Million on Console:
insider-gaming.com/ready-or-not-1-million-consoles

▶ 2K Sports Wants College Basketball Game:
insider-gaming.com/report-2k-sports-plans-college-basketball-game

▶ Ubisoft Says Monetization Makes Games “More Fun”:
insider-gaming.com/ubisoft-monetization-makes-player-experience-more-fun

▶ Ubisoft Blames Star Wars Brand for Outlaws’ Failure:
insider-gaming.com/ubisoft-ceo-star-wars-outlaws-failed-brand-less-popular

💬 Question of the Day:
Do you think Battlefield 6 will live up to the hype? What about 2K’s shot at college hoops or Ubisoft’s reasoning for Outlaws’ struggles? Let us know in the comments!

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Call Of Duty 2027 Has Been Leaked 👀

Insider Gaming 2025-07-21 | ...

Call Of Duty Now Requires Birthdate To Play 🎂

Insider Gaming 2025-07-19 | ...

More Call of Duty Leaks

Insider Gaming 2025-07-18 | According to new leaks, Call of Duty 2027 is set to reboot the franchise with a brand-new modern-era subseries. Meanwhile, a new FromSoftware game is reportedly coming in 2026, Ghost of Yotei is removing its stance system, sparking mixed reactions, and horror fans are convinced a new Hellraiser game is on the way.

I’m Insider Gaming Senior Editor Mike Straw, and here are the top stories for Friday, July 18, 2025.

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🔗 Full Stories:

Call of Duty 2027 Leak
👉 insider-gaming.com/call-of-duty-2027-will-start-all-new-modern-sub-franchise-its-claimed

Ghost of Yotei Removes Stances
👉 insider-gaming.com/ghost-of-yotei-removes-stances-from-combat-mechanics

Sucker Punch Wants Infamous Return
👉 insider-gaming.com/sucker-punch-director-love-to-work-more-infamous

Hellraiser Game Teased?
👉 insider-gaming.com/fans-think-saber-interactive-are-teasing-new-hellraiser-game

FromSoftware’s New Game Leak
👉 insider-gaming.com/fromsoftware-new-game

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New Call Of Duty Leaks? - Insider Gaming Weekly

Insider Gaming 2025-07-18 | There are new Call of Duty leaks, Ubisoft's subsidiary has new CEOs, Battlefield 6 might be getting an open beta, and more.

It's Insider Gaming Weekly for July 17, 2025 with Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, and Grant Taylor-Hill.

This week's topics include:
➤ Call of Duty 2027 leaks
➤ Ubisoft's future
➤ Battlefield 6's rumored beta and weapon features
➤ GTA 6 to make $7 Billion in 60 days?
➤ Bitesized Bits

Insider Gaming Weekly airs every Thursday at 4pm ET. The show is then available on demand on all streaming platforms.

Subscribe today to never miss an episode of the show or Insider Today for the latest news you need to know.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro, Housekeeping, Gamescom
4:40 - What Are We Playing?
10:22 - The Movie/TV Show Tangent
16:56 - Battlefield 6
29:10 - Call of Duty Leaks
37:15 - GTA 6 Expectations
48:09 - Ubisoft's Future
55:34 - Bite-sized Bits

#CallOfDuty #Ubisoft #BlackOps

Black Ops 7 Release Date Leaked?

Insider Gaming 2025-07-17 | Call of Duty now requires your birthday to play, Black Ops 7's potential release date has leaked, and Contraband is still alive despite rumors. Plus, Cyberpunk 2077 gets a major update, Virtuos confirms global layoffs, and Killing Floor 3 walks back its controversial NDA.

I’m Insider Gaming Senior Editor Mike Straw, and here’s your roundup of the biggest stories in gaming for Thursday, July 17, 2025.

🔗 Full Stories & Sources:

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3:
👉 insider-gaming.com/cyberpunk-2077-update-2-3-details-vehicles-quests

Call of Duty Requires Your Birthday:
👉 insider-gaming.com/call-of-duty-requires-your-birthday-to-play-the-game

Black Ops 7 Release Date Leak:
👉 insider-gaming.com/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-to-release-in-november-its-claimed

Virtuos Confirms Layoffs:
👉 insider-gaming.com/virtuos-confirms-layoffs-in-a-new-statement

Contraband Still In Development:
👉 insider-gaming.com/job-listing-shows-contraband-is-still-in-development

Killing Floor 3 NDA Controversy:
👉 insider-gaming.com/new-killing-floor-3-stress-test-removed-nda-following-backlash-devs-apologize

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Grand Theft Auto 6 To Make $7 BILLION In 2 Days 🤑 😳

Insider Gaming 2025-07-17 | ...

GTA 6s $7 Billion Launch & A Retro Gaming YouTuber Faces Jail Time

Insider Gaming 2025-07-16 | Rockstar has apparently shut down the Rockstar Games Social Club after 13 years, GTA 6 could generate over $7 billion within two months of release, and nearly 20% of 2025 Steam games are now using generative AI.

Plus, Nintendo has revealed the lead actors for the Legend of Zelda movie, and a retro gaming YouTuber could be facing jail time for simply doing his job. We also cover Ubisoft’s massive internal shake-up with Tencent.

Insider Gaming senior editor Mike Straw breaks it all down in today’s episode of Insider Today.

🎮 Bonus: Watch our exclusive interview with NASCAR 25 producer Matt Lewis
👉 youtube.com/watch?v=f4J7YGwjbt4

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Rockstar Social Club shut down
1:12 - GTA 6 To Make $7 Billion At Launch?
2:12 - Steam Games Using AI
3:29 - The Legend of Zelda movie actors
4:07 - YouTuber faces jail time for reviews
5:26 - Ubisoft's new Co-CEO announcement

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📌 Topics Covered:

🔻 Rockstar Games Social Club Shuts Down
➡️ insider-gaming.com/rockstar-games-social-club-shuts-down

💸 GTA 6 Will Make $7 Billion in Two Months, It’s Predicted
➡️ insider-gaming.com/gta-6-make-7-billion-two-months-analyst-predict

🤖 1 in 5 Steam Games Use generative AI
➡️ insider-gaming.com/nearly-20-of-new-steam-games-in-2025-use-generative-ai

🎬 Link and Zelda Actors Revealed For The Legend of Zelda Movie
➡️ insider-gaming.com/link-and-zelda-actors-confirmed-nintendo-legend-of-zelda

⚖️ YouTuber Could Go To Jail For Reviewing Third-Party Gaming Handhelds
➡️ insider-gaming.com/youtuber-could-go-to-jail-for-reviewing-third-party-gaming-handhelds

🏢Ubisoft And Tencent Appoint Charlie Guillemot and Christophe Derennes as Co-CEO’s in its New Subsidiary

➡️ insider-gaming.com/exclusive-yves-guillemots-internal-memo-to-staff-on-new-creative-houses-ubisoft-structure

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Game Developers REPLACED By AI & PS Plus is Losing More Games

Insider Gaming 2025-07-15 | The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 reveal is officially coming to Gamescom, but that’s not the only big story today. We're breaking down PlayStation Plus losing 14 games, Mafia: The Old Country ditching open-world design, Xbox laying off staff to use AI, and more in today's jam-packed episode of Insider Today for July 15, 2025.

I'm Senior Editor Mike Straw...let's get into it.

🎙️ EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: NASCAR 25 Producer Matt Lewis
🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=f4J7YGwjbt4

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📰 Read More About Each Story Here:

1️⃣ 14 Games Leaving PlayStation Plus in July
🔗 insider-gaming.com/ps-plus-games-leaving-july

2️⃣ Black Ops 7 Reveal Set for Gamescom Opening Night Live
🔗 insider-gaming.com/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-reveal-happening-at-gamescom-opening-night-live

3️⃣ Mafia: The Old Country Ditches Open World After Mafia 3 Struggles
🔗 insider-gaming.com/mafia-the-old-country-devs-removed-open-world-because-of-mafia-3

4️⃣ New Guilty Gear Game Canceled by Arc System Works
🔗 insider-gaming.com/new-guilty-gear-game-canceled

5️⃣ Microsoft Canceled 'Blackbird' MMO to Focus on Fallout
🔗 insider-gaming.com/microsoft-canceled-blackbird-to-focus-on-fallout-its-claimed

6️⃣ Splitgate 2 Influencer Campaign Criticized After Poor Launch
🔗 insider-gaming.com/splitgate-2-analysis-condemns-tone-deaf-influencer-campaign

7️⃣ Xbox & King Replacing Fired Developers with AI
🔗 insider-gaming.com/microsoft-xbox-ai

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3 Ubisoft Executives Found Guilty

Insider Gaming 2025-07-15 | READ MORE - insider-gaming.com/former-ubisoft-executives-found-guilty-and-handed-suspended-sentences

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Prices Leak!

Insider Gaming 2025-07-14 | Krafton confirms the Subnautica 2 dev document leak, Nintendo bans users for buying used Switch games, and 2K wanted college basketball in NBA 2K as paid DLC. I’m Mike Straw with your top gaming stories on Insider Today for Monday, July 14, 2025.

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🔹 Today’s Stories

Krafton Confirms Subnautica 2 Leak
📰 insider-gaming.com/krafton-confirms-leaked-subnautica-2-dev-document

Escape from Tarkov Wipe Drama – Dev Claps Back
📰 insider-gaming.com/shut-the-f-up-nikita-battlestate-tarkov-wipe-haters

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is Helping Build NASCAR 25
📰 insider-gaming.com/dale-earnhardt-jr-nascar-25

Nintendo Switch 2 Users Banned for Used Games?
📰 insider-gaming.com/nintendo-switch-2-used-games-ban-explained

2K Wanted College Hoops as NBA 2K DLC
📰 insider-gaming.com/2k-sports-wants-to-add-college-basketball-to-nba-2k

ROG Xbox Ally Price Leak?
📰 insider-gaming.com/rog-xbox-ally-prices-might-leak-by-asus

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User Banned From Nintendo Online For Playing Used Games 😳

Insider Gaming 2025-07-14 | ...

Creepy Stalker Leaks Video Game And It Backfires 😰 #shorts

Insider Gaming 2025-07-14 | READ MORE - insider-gaming.com/ghost-of-yotei-sneaky-gamer-window-sucker-punch

FBI Takes Down Nintendo Piracy Website

Insider Gaming 2025-07-14 | READ MORE - insider-gaming.com/nintendo-switch-piracy-website-snatched-by-fbi

FBI Takes Down Nintendo Piracy Website

Insider Gaming 2025-07-11 | Halo's remake might skip multiplayer, the FBI takes down a major Nintendo piracy site, and more details about Battlefield 6 and a possible beta emerge.

Plus, Capcom reveals a new Resident Evil strategy game. All that and more on Insider Today for Friday, July 11, 2025, with Insider Gaming Senior Editor Mike Straw.

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🧵 Topics & Sources:
1️⃣ Halo CE Remake Might Be Campaign-Only
insider-gaming.com/halo-ce-remake-will-only-feature-a-campaign-mode-its-claimed

2️⃣ FBI Seizes Popular Nintendo Piracy Site
insider-gaming.com/nintendo-switch-piracy-website-snatched-by-fbi

3️⃣ Resident Evil: Survival Unit Announced
insider-gaming.com/survival-unit-revealed-dubbed-dream-come-true

4️⃣ Battlefield 6 Open Beta Found in Datamine
insider-gaming.com/battlefield-6-open-beta-spotted-in-new-datamine

5️⃣ Battlefield 6 Devs Double Down on Weapon-Class System
insider-gaming.com/battlefield-6-devs-offer-big-update-on-not-locking-weapons-to-classes-issue

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Halo: CE Remake Wont Have Multiplayer According To Claims

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Is Xbox Game Pass Hurting The Industry? - Insider Gaming Weekly

Insider Gaming 2025-07-11 | Welcome to the Insider Gaming Weekly podcast for July 10, 2025!

In this episode, Mike Straw, Tom Henderson, Albert Perkins and Grant Taylor-Hill dive into the latest stories from around the gaming world.

This week's show includes:

🎮 What We're Playing – Quick updates on our current favorite games.

🕹️ Nintendo's Bold Goal: Can Nintendo really speed up game development without losing quality? Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa shares his vision amid rising costs. Is faster game dev in 2025 a realistic dream or a pipe dream?

🎮 Xbox Game Pass Debate: Arkane founders and industry insiders weigh in on whether Game Pass is hurting or helping the gaming industry. What’s the real impact on developers and gamers?

🐠 Subnautica 2 Delayed: Just before a massive $250 million payout, Subnautica 2’s launch gets pushed to 2026. Leadership shake-ups and Krafton’s official reasons behind the delay—what’s the real story?

🍽️ Bitesize Bits: Quick updates on the Tarkov wipe controversy and the latest EA Madden news from Mike

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EA Sports Madden NFL Update - What Is The Latest?

Insider Gaming 2025-07-10 | There is a lot of talk around the future of EA Sports Madden NFL, and the exclusive NFL license agreement between the league and EA Sports. Insider Gaming's Mike Straw has the latest from Insider Gaming Weekly for July 10, 2025.

Watch Insider Gaming Weekly every Thursday, LIVE at 4pm ET.

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#Madden #EASports #Madden26

New Fallout Games On The Way?

Insider Gaming 2025-07-10 | Was Subnautica 2 delayed because of money? There are reportedly multiple Fallout games in production. And Donkey Kong Bananaza wasn’t planned to be a Switch 2 game.

Welcome to Insider Today for July 10, 2025! I’m Insider Gaming senior editor Mike Straw, here to break down today’s biggest gaming headlines that you need to know in today’s episode of Insider Today — your daily dose of video game news, industry analysis, and commentary.

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🔗 Topics & Sources:
1️⃣ Donkey Kong Bananza was originally for Switch 1
insider-gaming.com/donkey-kong-bananza-was-planned-for-nintendo-switch-1

2️⃣ Multiple Fallout games in development
insider-gaming.com/multiple-fallout-games-projects-development-claim

3️⃣ Marvel’s Blade survives Xbox layoffs
insider-gaming.com/marvels-blade-survives-recent-xbox-layoffs

4️⃣ Subnautica 2 delayed, Krafton says not for money
insider-gaming.com/subnautica-2-delay-confirmed-krafton-says-it-wasnt-because-of-money

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Multiple Fallout Projects May Be In The Works ☢️

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Macho Man Randy Savage Joins RetroMania Wrestling - Developer Spotlight

Insider Gaming 2025-07-10 | Insider Gaming senior editor Mike Straw sits down with Mike Hermann, the creator of RetroMania Wrestling for the first episode of Insider Gaming Developer Spotlight.

In an Insider Gaming first report, the Macho Man Randy Savage is set to be the sixth and final wrestler addition in the upcoming DLC pack for RetroMania Wrestling. Joining Macho Man in this new DLC pack will be Magnum TA, Demolition (Ax and Smash), and The Rock 'N' Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson).

Mike and Mike talk about the roster additions along with the new features and how everything came to be for the latest update to RetroMania Wrestling, launching September 13 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
1:03 - The BIG news
1:30 - How did they get Macho Man
3:30 - How quick did the deal come together?
5:07 - Difficulty animating Macho Man
8:07 - More RetroMania DLC
11:06 - Free updates for All RetroMania players
16:35 - Why keep RetroMania going?
19:27 - Other new additions for the game
21:41 - New championships
23:56 - Attract Mode
25:30 - What does the future hold?
28:00 - Anything Else?

#retromaniawrestling #machoman #insidergaming

Weird Ghost of Yotei Leak Has Fans Frustrated And More Ubisoft Layoffs

Insider Gaming 2025-07-09 | A weird Ghost of Yotei leak has fans of the game frustrated, Ubisoft has held more layoffs at a popular studio, and the latest video game sales numbers are out.

Welcome to Insider Today for July 9, 2025! I’m Insider Gaming senior producer Albert Perkins, here to break down today’s biggest gaming headlines that you need to know in today’s episode of Insider Today — your daily dose of video game news, industry analysis, and commentary.

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🔗 Topics & Sources:
👉 Ghost of Yotei leaked by hotel spy
insider-gaming.com/ghost-of-yotei-sneaky-gamer-window-sucker-punch

👉 Ubisoft lays off 19 at Redstorm Entertainment
insider-gaming.com/redstorm-entertainment-layoffs

👉 Steel Hunters shutting down after 3 months
insider-gaming.com/steel-hunters-closing

👉 Video game sales for May & 2025 YTD

• insider-gaming.com/video-game-hardware-sales-fell-13-in-may-2025
• insider-gaming.com/these-were-the-best-selling-video-games-for-may-2025-in-the-us
• insider-gaming.com/monster-hunter-wilds-is-still-2025s-best-selling-game

👉 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 officially announced for PS5
insider-gaming.com/stalker-2-announced-for-ps5

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Leaker Spies on Game Studio from Hotel Room — Fans Call It Creepy 😳

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Axis Football 26 With Danny Jugan - Developer Spotlight Interview

Insider Gaming 2025-07-09 | The Insider Gaming Developer Spotlight series is back! In this exclusive interview, Insider Gaming senior editor Mike Straw sits down with Axis Games founder Danny Jugan to talk about the highly anticipated return of Axis Football 26.

After taking a year off, Axis Football is back with major improvements, new gameplay features, and a renewed vision for the future of simulation football games. Danny opens up about why the team skipped a 2025 release, how they kept the community engaged, and what fans can expect in Axis Football 26, from franchise mode updates to on-field gameplay upgrades.

Whether you're a long-time Axis Football fan or just curious about the state of indie sports games, this is one interview you won’t want to miss.

Interview Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
0:28 - Why skip Axis Football 25?
2:18 - Keeping fans in the loop during the year
3:45 - Was there any doubt about returning?
5:10 - How did the mini documentary come about?
6:29 - How big is the Axis Football 26 team?
7:06 - Difficulty of being a small, part-time team?
9:16 - What new feature are you most proud of? Took longest?
11:38 - Changes to animations and movement
13:18 - Breaking down where development effort went
15:41 - Updates to Axis Football 26's AI
18:23 - More football competition
20:43 - When is Axis Football 26 launching?
21:36 - How does console certification work?
24:11 - Where can fans get more information?
24:55 - There's another game fans want
26:15 - Outro

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Final Fantasy 9 Remake In Trouble? And The truth about Xbox Game Pass.

Insider Gaming 2025-07-08 | There continues to be debate surrounding whether Xbox Game Pass is profitable for Microsoft, the rumored Final Fantasy 9 Remake might be in trouble, and Delta Force is smashing player records on Steam.

Welcome to Insider Today for July 8, 2025! I’m Mike Straw, Senior Editor at Insider Gaming, here to break down today’s biggest gaming headlines that you need to know in today’s episode of Insider Today — your daily dose of video game news, industry analysis, and commentary.
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🔗Sources:

👉 Delta Force breaks all-time Steam record
insider-gaming.com/delta-force-smashes-its-all-time-steam-record-ahead-of-free-console-launch

👉 Subnautica 2 “ready” for Early Access, says former director
insider-gaming.com/dead-by-daylight-the-walking-dead-crossover-confirmed-reveal-date-announced

👉 Final Fantasy IX Remake might be in trouble
insider-gaming.com/final-fantasy-9-remakes-development-is-in-trouble-its-claimed

👉 Is Xbox Game Pass profitable? Conflicting reports emerge
insider-gaming.com/game-pass-killed-by-first-party-development-costs

👉 Romero Games denies shutdown rumors
insider-gaming.com/romero-games-denies-its-closed-after-game-cancellation

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Is The Final Fantasy 9 Remake In Trouble? 😳

Insider Gaming 2025-07-08 | ...

Is Forza Motorsport 🏎️ Done & You Wont Believe What A Founder Called Game Pass 👀

Insider Gaming 2025-07-07 | ...

Hideo Kojima Leaving Games And Is Xbox Game Pass “Damaging” Games? — Insider Today

Insider Gaming 2025-07-07 | It's a loaded episode of Insider Today — July 7, 2025 — hosted by Insider Gaming Senior Editor Mike Straw. Today's show includes:

• Is Game Pass hurting the industry?
• Is the Forza Motorsport series done for good?
• Is Hideo Kojima leaving games for Hollywood?

We dive into all these stories and more.
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Topics Covered

👉 Kojima hints he's taking a break from video games
insider-gaming.com/hideo-kojima-hints-od-physint-could-be-his-final-games-for-a-while

👉 Forza Motorsport future in jeopardy after mass layoffs
insider-gaming.com/forza-motorsport-canceled

👉 MindsEye to relaunch after disastrous launch and "sabotage" claims
insider-gaming.com/mindseye-relaunch-as-ceo-blames-saboteurs

👉 Stop Killing Games initiative reaches 1.2M signatures
insider-gaming.com/video-games-europe-stop-killing-games

👉 Arkane Studios founder calls Game Pass “damaging” and unsustainable
insider-gaming.com/arkane-studios-founder-game-pass-unsustainable

👉 GTA 7 to be cheaper to develop than GTA 6 thanks to AI
insider-gaming.com/gta-7-will-be-cheaper-to-make-than-gta-6-because-of-ai-says-former-rockstar-dev

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Xbox Layoffs And Where They Go From Here - Insider Gaming Weekly

Insider Gaming 2025-07-04 | Microsoft has cut hundreds of jobs across its Xbox division, including teams at Bethesda, Turn 10, Halo Studios, and more. What does this mean for the future of Xbox?

In this week's episode of Insider Gaming Weekly, Mike Straw, Albert Perkins, Tom Henderson, and Grant Taylor-Hill break down everything we know about the recent layoffs, the internal memo from Phil Spencer, what led to this moment, and where Xbox goes from here.

We discuss:

• Which teams were impacted
• Why the cuts happened now
• What Phil Spencer and leadership are saying internally
• What this means for Xbox Game Studios and upcoming releases
• Whether this signals a shift in Xbox’s long-term strategy

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#XboxLayoffs #Xbox #Microsoft

More Canceled Xbox Games and Battlefield Has Lofty Goals - Insider Today

Insider Gaming 2025-07-03 | Welcome back to Insider Today with Senior Editor Mike Straw for July 3, 2025! In today’s top gaming stories:

🛑 Xbox cancels more games, including a Romero Games project
📉 Techland cancels 2 games after $37M loss
⚠️ Build a Rocket Boy (Mindseye) faces mass layoffs
🎮 Helldivers 2 finally coming to Xbox this August
💰 EA reportedly wants 100M players for Battlefield 6

Catch all the links to the full stories below and subscribe to Insider Gaming so you don’t miss the gaming news you need to know!

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🔗 Sources & Links:
1️⃣ More Xbox Games Canceled (Romero Games, Bethesda)
🔗 insider-gaming.com/bethesda-cancels-funding-multiple-projects-studios

2️⃣ Techland Cancels Two Games, Including Project Cornerstone
🔗 insider-gaming.com/dying-light-developer-techland-has-canceled-2-upcoming-games

3️⃣ Build a Rocket Boy Team Facing Mass Layoffs
🔗 insider-gaming.com/build-a-rocket-boy-team-facing-mass-layoffs

4️⃣ Helldivers 2 Coming to Xbox August 26
🔗 insider-gaming.com/helldivers-2-coming-to-xbox-august-26

5️⃣ EA Wants 100M Players for Battlefield 6
🔗 insider-gaming.com/ea-leadership-wants-battlefield-6-100-million

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#XboxLayoffs #CanceledGames #Battlefield

Bethesda Cancelled Funding For Several Unannounced Projects

Insider Gaming 2025-07-03 | ...