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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic

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Freelance gaming writer/critic and self-proclaimed gaming extraordinaire. Working at Insider Gaming. Bylines at Game Informer, ComicBook, Hardcore Gamer, and Destructoid. Nice to meet you! Please DM or email @ [email protected] to reach out!

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 21d

I am proud to say that I got to review Dying Light: The Beast for @gameinformer.com! I am still pinching myself about it. It’s been a dream to write for them and I couldn’t be happier with how it came out. Thank you to @brianpshea.bsky.social and the team for making this happen. Enjoy!

Game Informer @gameinformer.com · 21d

Dying Light: The Beast can feel a touch safe at times with a serviceable story, but the high-flying parkour and gorgeous graphics are top-notch.

Our review: gameinformer.com/review/dying...

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 12h

Happy birthday David! Aww great drawings!

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Insider Gaming @insider-gaming.com · 14h

MachineGames Hints At New Game In Anniversary Post

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MachineGames Hints At New Game In Anniversary Post

A recent anniversary post from MachineGames is hinting that it's currently working on its next big new game after Indiana Jones.

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Friday Night @fridayyakuza.bsky.social · 18h

Friday at last…

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Insider Gaming @insider-gaming.com · 1d

A Minecraft Movie Sequel Confirmed For 2027

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A Minecraft Movie Sequel Confirmed For 2027

Warner Bros. has officially announced that A Minecraft Movie sequel is in the works with Jared Hess returning and a Summer 2027 release date.

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations Tomas! Happy for you!

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Diego (@ Japan) Argüello @diegoarguello.bsky.social · 1d

this place is cool but honestly i don’t see what the big deal is about the lot. i wouldn’t have started all that for this imo

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 2d

@seamoosi.bsky.social in my Destructoid days DEFINITELY saved some of my work haha

Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 2d

repost this if an editor has ever saved you from yourself

violent alien @blipstress.bsky.social · 2d

An actual hot take: Too many authors are afraid of editors watering down their voice or whatever and not afraid enough of editors letting you put any old slop on the page.

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Joseph Knoop @josephknoop.bsky.social · 2d

Extra funny when you think about how Sinners, which features Michael B. Jordan gunning down Klansmen in broad daylight in slow-mo, is the 10th highest-grossing R-rated film of all time - higher than The Hangover, 300, Logan, John Wick 4, etc....

Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.social · 2d

SCOOP: Last year, Ubisoft cancelled an Assassin's Creed game set during Reconstruction. Was to feature a Black Assassin who, among other things, fought the rise of the Klan

Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke

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Scoop: Ubisoft cancelled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year

Company leadership deemed the project too controversial for the moment, sources tell Game File

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tomhenderson.bsky.social @tomhenderson.bsky.social · 2d

Canceled Assassin’s Creed Game Was Set After The Civil War insider-gaming.com/canceled-ass...

Canceled Assassin’s Creed Game Was Set After The Civil War

A new report has outlined details about a now-cancelled Assassin's Creed game that was set to take place after the Civil War.

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Insider Gaming @insider-gaming.com · 2d

Former Elder Scrolls Online Employees Form New Indie Studio

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Former Elder Scrolls Online Employees Form New Indie Studio

Former employees from Zenimax Online Studios, including leads for Elder Scrolls Online, have formed a new studio called Sackbird Studios.

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i’m just ken @shepardcdr.bsky.social · 2d

getting emails that aren't the one you're waiting on

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 10d

Hello everyone! I am officially open for October and November reviews! If your outlet needs an amazing review for any of the AAA titles (like Pokemon, Ninja Gaiden, Hyrule Warriors, CoD, etc.) in the coming months, I’m available! Please DM or email me at [email protected].

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 3d

I remember reviewing this for Hardcore Gamer and I loved it. Wrote about it in the article, but I’m hopeful it’s DLC or a Switch port. The more Metaphor the better in my opinion! Will definitely be watching!

Insider Gaming @insider-gaming.com · 3d

Metaphor: ReFantazio Anniversary Livestream Teases Surprise

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Metaphor: ReFantazio Anniversary Livestream Teases Surprise

A one-year anniversary livestream for Atlus' Metaphor: ReFantazio is planned for October 10th and is teasing a special message during it.

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 4d

And so it begins. So excited to dig into it!

Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 4d

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Insider Gaming @insider-gaming.com · 4d

Assassin’s Creed Mirage DLC Gets Full Reveal, November Release Date

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Assassin's Creed Mirage DLC Gets Full Reveal, November Release Date

A free DLC for Assassin's Creed Mirage, titled Valley of Memory, has a new trailer and a release date: November 18th, 2025.

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PlayStation @playstation.com · 4d

You’re invited 🎟️

On Oct 15, join the creators of Ghost of Yōtei for a soundtrack listening party and behind-the-scenes info: play.st/4pYhSLN

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Insider Gaming @insider-gaming.com · 7d

Resident Evil Film Adds Two Emmy Nominees To Cast

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Resident Evil Film Adds Two Emmy Nominees To Cast

Three new cast members, including Emmy nominees from Severance and True Detective, have been added to Sony's Resident Evil film adaptation.

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 7d

Ooh can’t wait!

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Knoebel @knoebel.bsky.social · 7d

October 3rd!

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 8d

Happy birthday!

Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 8d

Happy belated anniversary🥳!

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Insider Gaming @insider-gaming.com · 8d

DID YOU KNOW? We recently relaunched our official Insider Gaming Discord.

Come talk with the staff of IG, hang out with other gamers, and more. We have a lot planned in the coming weeks, and our Discord is where you'll find out first!

Join Today: discord.gg/Bhv3AMa5a9

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 8d

Happy anniversary!

Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 8d

Congratulations on the launch!