Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic
@mikemurf2.bsky.social
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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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...
Our review: gameinformer.com/review/dying...
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!
November 26, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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I mentioned them earlier this week so Imma repeat it since it’s fresh on my noggin:
@ashlikeadragon.bsky.social would make a great addition as a regular columnist anywhere, Aftermath is no exception
@ashlikeadragon.bsky.social would make a great addition as a regular columnist anywhere, Aftermath is no exception
Exciting news! Thanks to our sale, we've rocketed all the way up to over 4,900 paying subscribers. This means we can cross another goal, a regular columnist, off our list. We plan to sort out the exact specifics in our own time, but for now, who do you think would be a good fit?
November 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I mentioned them earlier this week so Imma repeat it since it’s fresh on my noggin:
@ashlikeadragon.bsky.social would make a great addition as a regular columnist anywhere, Aftermath is no exception
@ashlikeadragon.bsky.social would make a great addition as a regular columnist anywhere, Aftermath is no exception
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Reposted by Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic
Dispatch blew up, but how did a small studio pull it off?
In the latest Developer Spotlight, our @MikeStrawMedia talks with @adhocstudio.com's Dennis Lenart & Charles Marcolim about the game’s rise, design choices, and where they hope to go next.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyHL...
In the latest Developer Spotlight, our @MikeStrawMedia talks with @adhocstudio.com's Dennis Lenart & Charles Marcolim about the game’s rise, design choices, and where they hope to go next.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyHL...
Talking Dispatch With The Creators - Developer Spotlight
YouTube video by Insider Gaming
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November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Dispatch blew up, but how did a small studio pull it off?
In the latest Developer Spotlight, our @MikeStrawMedia talks with @adhocstudio.com's Dennis Lenart & Charles Marcolim about the game’s rise, design choices, and where they hope to go next.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyHL...
In the latest Developer Spotlight, our @MikeStrawMedia talks with @adhocstudio.com's Dennis Lenart & Charles Marcolim about the game’s rise, design choices, and where they hope to go next.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyHL...
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Tomorrow morning
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Tomorrow morning
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I'm deeply honored that I am once again nominated for the Best Journalism Award for GA Conf! Especially honored that the story chosen was my AbleGamers report, a difficult investigative piece. Feel free to vote below, as well as read the nominated story:
www.ign.com/articles/for...
www.ign.com/articles/for...
November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I'm deeply honored that I am once again nominated for the Best Journalism Award for GA Conf! Especially honored that the story chosen was my AbleGamers report, a difficult investigative piece. Feel free to vote below, as well as read the nominated story:
www.ign.com/articles/for...
www.ign.com/articles/for...
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I finally have some time to do features. I saw this game as a cure for remote work loneliness after reading some of the comments from players, so I wanted to broaden its reach.
Hopefully, it helps some people out there, but on the other hand, it's also pretty cool. Enjoy.
Hopefully, it helps some people out there, but on the other hand, it's also pretty cool. Enjoy.
November 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I finally have some time to do features. I saw this game as a cure for remote work loneliness after reading some of the comments from players, so I wanted to broaden its reach.
Hopefully, it helps some people out there, but on the other hand, it's also pretty cool. Enjoy.
Hopefully, it helps some people out there, but on the other hand, it's also pretty cool. Enjoy.
I’ve had some awesome editors so far in my career like from Hardcore Gamer and ComicBook, but the one that impacted me the most was @seamoosi.bsky.social who crafted me into the writer I am today. As a former tutor, it always helps to get more eyes on a piece to make it even better!
By the way, it's National Editor Appreciation Day.
Nobody ever reads a great article and thinks, "Dang, that was some tight editing." But editing is a big part of how it got to be great.
So writers, if you've ever worked with a good editor, shout 'em out.
Nobody ever reads a great article and thinks, "Dang, that was some tight editing." But editing is a big part of how it got to be great.
So writers, if you've ever worked with a good editor, shout 'em out.
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I’ve had some awesome editors so far in my career like from Hardcore Gamer and ComicBook, but the one that impacted me the most was @seamoosi.bsky.social who crafted me into the writer I am today. As a former tutor, it always helps to get more eyes on a piece to make it even better!
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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!
They took them from the nest, Charlie Brown.
Ade due damballa, give me the power I beg of you, Charlie Brown
This is where I watched my parents die, Charlie Brown
November 24, 2025 at 3:54 AM
They took them from the nest, Charlie Brown.
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It is extremely funny to me that Erika Ishii said this in a year she was the protagonist in a major video game
November 22, 2025 at 3:09 AM
It is extremely funny to me that Erika Ishii said this in a year she was the protagonist in a major video game
Couldn’t find a job doing game story writing, so I wrote at a small volunteer website doing reviews and lists.
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Couldn’t find a job doing game story writing, so I wrote at a small volunteer website doing reviews and lists.
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hey, i'm looking for work! full-time or freelance 💜
journalist, critic, author
proficient in features, criticism, reporting, reviews, previews, news, guides
words at lost in cult, RPS, VGC, unwinnable, gamesradar+, polygon, EDGE, PLAY
muckrack.com/ash-like-a-d...
[email protected]
journalist, critic, author
proficient in features, criticism, reporting, reviews, previews, news, guides
words at lost in cult, RPS, VGC, unwinnable, gamesradar+, polygon, EDGE, PLAY
muckrack.com/ash-like-a-d...
[email protected]
November 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
hey, i'm looking for work! full-time or freelance 💜
journalist, critic, author
proficient in features, criticism, reporting, reviews, previews, news, guides
words at lost in cult, RPS, VGC, unwinnable, gamesradar+, polygon, EDGE, PLAY
muckrack.com/ash-like-a-d...
[email protected]
journalist, critic, author
proficient in features, criticism, reporting, reviews, previews, news, guides
words at lost in cult, RPS, VGC, unwinnable, gamesradar+, polygon, EDGE, PLAY
muckrack.com/ash-like-a-d...
[email protected]
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watching videos about Fred Rogers
saw some comments
if you wanna know why i love him, its doing things like this
if there was a Superman in the real world, Mr. Rogers is what he'd be like
saw some comments
if you wanna know why i love him, its doing things like this
if there was a Superman in the real world, Mr. Rogers is what he'd be like
November 22, 2025 at 2:14 AM
watching videos about Fred Rogers
saw some comments
if you wanna know why i love him, its doing things like this
if there was a Superman in the real world, Mr. Rogers is what he'd be like
saw some comments
if you wanna know why i love him, its doing things like this
if there was a Superman in the real world, Mr. Rogers is what he'd be like
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I'm so excited to finally share this. A little while ago, I was asked to do a deep dive into Five Nights at Freddy's and the culture around it for @gameinformer.com. I had a lot of fun writing it, and I even got to chat with the VA for Freddy himself!
gameinformer.com/feature/2025...
gameinformer.com/feature/2025...
The Rise of Five Nights At Freddy’s
Five Nights at Freddy’s is a cultural phenomenon that has maintained its relevance thanks to a vibrant and invested fan community.
gameinformer.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I'm so excited to finally share this. A little while ago, I was asked to do a deep dive into Five Nights at Freddy's and the culture around it for @gameinformer.com. I had a lot of fun writing it, and I even got to chat with the VA for Freddy himself!
gameinformer.com/feature/2025...
gameinformer.com/feature/2025...
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CONTEST
-Must repost this tweet (you don't have to follow me)
-Pretend you have $50 in Nerd Bux
-Reply with 5 fake bets you'd place based off my odds listed on my site, min $5 bets
-Must wager all 50 NBs
-Most NBs wins
Winner: Gets up to a $60 game
2nd- up to a $40 game
3rd- up to a $20 game
-Must repost this tweet (you don't have to follow me)
-Pretend you have $50 in Nerd Bux
-Reply with 5 fake bets you'd place based off my odds listed on my site, min $5 bets
-Must wager all 50 NBs
-Most NBs wins
Winner: Gets up to a $60 game
2nd- up to a $40 game
3rd- up to a $20 game
It's time for one of my favorite articles that I do every year.
All of my game awards predictions
PLUS
My fake betting odds for all categories.
Stay tuned for a contest related to this later today 👀
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/20/f...
All of my game awards predictions
PLUS
My fake betting odds for all categories.
Stay tuned for a contest related to this later today 👀
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/20/f...
Fake 2025 Game Awards Betting Odds + My Full Predictions
Welcome to year three of my Game Awards winner predictions and fake betting odds. This idea was born out of a simple and foolish desire. My desire to actually bet on The Game Awards. The betting si…
bignerdgaming.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
CONTEST
-Must repost this tweet (you don't have to follow me)
-Pretend you have $50 in Nerd Bux
-Reply with 5 fake bets you'd place based off my odds listed on my site, min $5 bets
-Must wager all 50 NBs
-Most NBs wins
Winner: Gets up to a $60 game
2nd- up to a $40 game
3rd- up to a $20 game
-Must repost this tweet (you don't have to follow me)
-Pretend you have $50 in Nerd Bux
-Reply with 5 fake bets you'd place based off my odds listed on my site, min $5 bets
-Must wager all 50 NBs
-Most NBs wins
Winner: Gets up to a $60 game
2nd- up to a $40 game
3rd- up to a $20 game
Check out my picks here!
As the Xbox 360 turns 20, some of the Insider Gaming staff gave their favorite games on the console!
insider-gaming.com/favorite-xbo...
insider-gaming.com/favorite-xbo...
Our Favorite Xbox 360 Games Ever
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Xbox 360, Insider Gaming's staff decided to list their favorite Xbox 360 games ever.
insider-gaming.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Check out my picks here!
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Reposted by Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic
Don’t forget to vote for your favorites. There’s still time!
Reader vote for for your favorite games of 2025 is ongoing! Vote now and look for the results in the next issue of Game Informer magazine. gameinformer.com/ReaderVote2025
November 21, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Don’t forget to vote for your favorites. There’s still time!
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Reposted by Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic
Trophies earned will be permanently added to the trophy room.
November 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Trophies earned will be permanently added to the trophy room.