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Tomorrow morning
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Tomorrow morning
Today marks three years since I joined @insider-gaming.com after leaving the industry altogether.
Over 3,000 stories and dozens of exclusives later, I'm doing what I love: telling stories
I can't thank @tomhenderson.bsky.social for bringing me back into the mix. Here's to even more from IG!
Over 3,000 stories and dozens of exclusives later, I'm doing what I love: telling stories
I can't thank @tomhenderson.bsky.social for bringing me back into the mix. Here's to even more from IG!
November 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Today marks three years since I joined @insider-gaming.com after leaving the industry altogether.
Over 3,000 stories and dozens of exclusives later, I'm doing what I love: telling stories
I can't thank @tomhenderson.bsky.social for bringing me back into the mix. Here's to even more from IG!
Over 3,000 stories and dozens of exclusives later, I'm doing what I love: telling stories
I can't thank @tomhenderson.bsky.social for bringing me back into the mix. Here's to even more from IG!
The Xbox 360 is 20 years old. That means Madden 06 is 20 years old.
Never forget the worst Madden teaser trailer ever. Madden 06 was nothing like this when we got our hands on it for the 360 that year.
Never forget the worst Madden teaser trailer ever. Madden 06 was nothing like this when we got our hands on it for the 360 that year.
November 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The Xbox 360 is 20 years old. That means Madden 06 is 20 years old.
Never forget the worst Madden teaser trailer ever. Madden 06 was nothing like this when we got our hands on it for the 360 that year.
Never forget the worst Madden teaser trailer ever. Madden 06 was nothing like this when we got our hands on it for the 360 that year.
Latest sales data is out. Let's look at where sports games sit:
For October:
4. NBA 2K26
5. FC 26
6. Madden 26
12. College Football
YTD:
2. NBA 2K26
5. College Football
8. Madden 26
9. MLB The Show 25
12. FC 26
13. WWE 2K25
15. Forza Horizon 5
18. EA MVP Bundle
19. NBA 2K25
For October:
4. NBA 2K26
5. FC 26
6. Madden 26
12. College Football
YTD:
2. NBA 2K26
5. College Football
8. Madden 26
9. MLB The Show 25
12. FC 26
13. WWE 2K25
15. Forza Horizon 5
18. EA MVP Bundle
19. NBA 2K25
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Latest sales data is out. Let's look at where sports games sit:
For October:
4. NBA 2K26
5. FC 26
6. Madden 26
12. College Football
YTD:
2. NBA 2K26
5. College Football
8. Madden 26
9. MLB The Show 25
12. FC 26
13. WWE 2K25
15. Forza Horizon 5
18. EA MVP Bundle
19. NBA 2K25
For October:
4. NBA 2K26
5. FC 26
6. Madden 26
12. College Football
YTD:
2. NBA 2K26
5. College Football
8. Madden 26
9. MLB The Show 25
12. FC 26
13. WWE 2K25
15. Forza Horizon 5
18. EA MVP Bundle
19. NBA 2K25
Kenny just won't let go.
November 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Kenny just won't let go.
I'm THRILLED to announce that I will be a judge for the 2025 Indie Game Awards (@indiegameawards.gg), representing @InsiderGamingIG
This is one of the coolest honors in my life.
Tune in on December 18 at 6:30pm ET to see all the winners. And check the nominees: insider-gaming.com/the-indie-ga...
This is one of the coolest honors in my life.
Tune in on December 18 at 6:30pm ET to see all the winners. And check the nominees: insider-gaming.com/the-indie-ga...
November 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I'm THRILLED to announce that I will be a judge for the 2025 Indie Game Awards (@indiegameawards.gg), representing @InsiderGamingIG
This is one of the coolest honors in my life.
Tune in on December 18 at 6:30pm ET to see all the winners. And check the nominees: insider-gaming.com/the-indie-ga...
This is one of the coolest honors in my life.
Tune in on December 18 at 6:30pm ET to see all the winners. And check the nominees: insider-gaming.com/the-indie-ga...
BREAKING: NASCAR 25 has officially become the most popular NASCAR game on Steam, ever.
It's concurrent player count has surpassed every other game released on the platform...combined.
It's concurrent player count has surpassed every other game released on the platform...combined.
November 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM
BREAKING: NASCAR 25 has officially become the most popular NASCAR game on Steam, ever.
It's concurrent player count has surpassed every other game released on the platform...combined.
It's concurrent player count has surpassed every other game released on the platform...combined.
In just its first hour on Steam, NASCAR 25 has surpassed the peak concurrent numbers of NASCAR Heat 5 and NASCAR 21: Ignition combined.
A good start for the first licensed NASCAR game on PC since 2021.
A good start for the first licensed NASCAR game on PC since 2021.
November 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
In just its first hour on Steam, NASCAR 25 has surpassed the peak concurrent numbers of NASCAR Heat 5 and NASCAR 21: Ignition combined.
A good start for the first licensed NASCAR game on PC since 2021.
A good start for the first licensed NASCAR game on PC since 2021.
Coming soon
November 10, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Coming soon
Imagine calling people who don't have the same sense of humor as you babies because....you called someone's dead dad's grave an Xbox.
David Jaffe is just another jackass in the industry
David Jaffe is just another jackass in the industry
November 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Imagine calling people who don't have the same sense of humor as you babies because....you called someone's dead dad's grave an Xbox.
David Jaffe is just another jackass in the industry
David Jaffe is just another jackass in the industry
NEW: NASCAR 25 has surpassed 100,000 units sold on console (XSX/PS5).
The game launches on Steam on November 11.
The game launches on Steam on November 11.
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
NEW: NASCAR 25 has surpassed 100,000 units sold on console (XSX/PS5).
The game launches on Steam on November 11.
The game launches on Steam on November 11.
Live talking EA Sale latest, the Golden Joystick Awards, and more.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Live talking EA Sale latest, the Golden Joystick Awards, and more.
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YouTube: youtube.com/live/FKARjo6...
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My adorable office the next few days
November 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
My adorable office the next few days
When I went to Smackdown in November 2024, this seat cost me $90 with fees. In March 2025, for Raw, it was $130.
Now, for January 2026, it is...checks...$190!
Now, for January 2026, it is...checks...$190!
October 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
When I went to Smackdown in November 2024, this seat cost me $90 with fees. In March 2025, for Raw, it was $130.
Now, for January 2026, it is...checks...$190!
Now, for January 2026, it is...checks...$190!
Why am I doing this to myself again?
October 15, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Why am I doing this to myself again?
Think people are excited about NASCAR 25? It's the third-best-selling "Coming Soon" game on the PlayStation store behind only Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
October 8, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Think people are excited about NASCAR 25? It's the third-best-selling "Coming Soon" game on the PlayStation store behind only Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Davey Havok you magnificent being
October 7, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Davey Havok you magnificent being
concerts are my zen
October 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM
concerts are my zen
An added note on this that kind of scares me but is completely expected.
September 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
An added note on this that kind of scares me but is completely expected.
Gotta love YouTube TV
September 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Gotta love YouTube TV
My NFL power rankings for Week 4. Debate and yell at me as you'd like.
September 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
My NFL power rankings for Week 4. Debate and yell at me as you'd like.
Week 3 of the NFL kicks off tonight. The games continue to get harder, so let's see how this week's picks go:
Week 1: 11-5
Week 2: 14-2
OVERALL: 25-7
Week 1: 11-5
Week 2: 14-2
OVERALL: 25-7
September 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Week 3 of the NFL kicks off tonight. The games continue to get harder, so let's see how this week's picks go:
Week 1: 11-5
Week 2: 14-2
OVERALL: 25-7
Week 1: 11-5
Week 2: 14-2
OVERALL: 25-7