Mike Straw

Mike Straw is an experienced journalist who has been covering the gaming industry since 2012. He has reported on major industry events and worked as an investigative reporter. Prior to his career in game journalism, Mike was a beat reporter for various outlets covering the NHL. In his free time, he enjoys playing turn-based strategy games and roguelikes.

Biography:  https://insider-gaming.com/author/mike-straw/

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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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  • Mike has a history of reporting on the gaming industry with a focus on investigative journalism.

Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Arena Breakout: Infinite is a popular mobile game from Tencent's MoreFun Studios, coming to PC later this year.
  • Microsoft disputed the FTC's claims that the Xbox Game Pass price increase would cause consumer harm.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

FTC and Microsoft Disagree Over Xbox Game Pass Changes: Price Hike or Value Addition?

FTC and Microsoft Disagree Over Xbox Game Pass Changes: Price Hike or Value Addition?

Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 The FTC and Microsoft clash over Xbox Game Pass price hike and changes, with Microsoft arguing that the new tiers offer more value despite the removal of day-one exclusives and increase in cost. The FTC contests this, claiming that consumers are losing valuable benefits.
New Release Dates for The Casting of Frank Stone and Dead by Daylight's New Game Mode

New Release Dates for The Casting of Frank Stone and Dead by Daylight's New Game Mode

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 In September 2024, Supermassive Games and Behaviour Interactive release The Casting of Frank Stone, a narrative-driven horror game where players encounter the notorious murderer Frank Stone. Pre-orders are available now for the Standard and Deluxe editions on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Meanwhile, Dead by Daylight fans can expect a new 2v8 game mode with increased generator repair requirements on July 25.
Madden NFL 25: Unveiling BOOM Tech, New Commentary Teams, and Enhanced Gameplay Features

Madden NFL 25: Unveiling BOOM Tech, New Commentary Teams, and Enhanced Gameplay Features

Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 Madden NFL 25, released August 16, introduces BOOM Tech for skill-based tackling and new commentary teams with Mike Tirico and Greg Olsen. Offensive improvements include new jukes, spins, and pass block strategy mechanics. Defensive enhancements feature reloaded hit stick mechanics based on timing and ball carrier control.
Take-Two Confirms Fall 2025 Release for Grand Theft Auto VI

Take-Two Confirms Fall 2025 Release for Grand Theft Auto VI

Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Take-Two Interactive confirms Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) release in Fall 2025, narrowing down the previously stated calendar year. CEO Strauss Zelnick expresses confidence in its delivery.
Arena Breakout: Infinite - Immerse Yourself in a Realistic, Customizable Tactical FPS Experience

Arena Breakout: Infinite - Immerse Yourself in a Realistic, Customizable Tactical FPS Experience

Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 Arena Breakout: Infinite, a free-to-play tactical first-person shooter set for PC release this year, offers realistic gameplay and unmatched weapon customization. Developed by Morefun Studios and published by Tencent, the immersive war-torn Kamona region backdrop promises high stakes encounters with real-time lighting and 360 spatial sound effects. Players can fine-tune weapons' stability, accuracy, and range before battling in arenas for valuable items.