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The Weekly Download

Big Games Machine

Ready to level up your knowledge of the video game industry? Welcome to The Weekly Download, the definitive weekly podcast on the video games industry, brought to you by Big Games Machine.Join industry veterans Tom and Alex as they use their expertise and industry knowhow to help you speedrun through the last seven days in gaming. We cover everything: massive mergers, studio shake-ups, indie success stories, and the latest strategic plays from the biggest studios.If it"s shaping the future of

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37:39

Why has Highguard faced so much backlash from gamers?

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2026/01/30

The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry. This week's headlines: Valve faces legal action in the UK over Steam prices Highguard’s controversial launch raises many questionsUbisoft announces redundancy programme as unions commit to strikesHosted by industry experts Tom and James, we break down the most intriguing, complex, and vital developments of the week to keep you informed. Prefer y...

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48:07

Total Takeover: How Nintendo and the Switch 2 took...

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2026/01/23

The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry. This week's headlines: Niko Partners’ 10 major trends to watch out for in 2026 Nintendo dominated Japan in 2025Ubisoft’s latest restructuring with studio closures and project cancellationsHosted by industry experts Tom and Alex, we break down the most intriguing, complex, and vital developments of the week to keep you informed. Prefer your news ...

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37:05

Stellar Blade director says AI is essential to...

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2026/01/16

The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry. This week's headlines:Saudi Arabia's PIF to transfer $12bn in shares to Savvy Games GroupMerger and acquisition activity dropped to $500m in Q4 2025Stellar Blade director says AI is “essential” to compete with bigger studios as Games Workshop prohibits AI use in its productsHosted by industry experts Tom and Alex, we break down the most intriguing,

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42:02

Xbox suffers "worst year on record" for console sales...

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2026/01/09

The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry. In the first episode of 2026, we’ll be taking a look at some of the stories that could shape the industry across the next 12 months! This week's headlines: Xbox suffers "worst year on record" for console sales in the UKSony AI patent will see games play themselves if players are stuckUK games revenue rose 7.4% to hit £5.4bn in 2025Hosted by industry exp...

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37:27

2025: The Year AAA Faltered and AI Took Over the...

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2025/12/19

The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry. To mark the final episode of 2025, we wanted to take a look back at the year that was and tackle the year’s biggest stories, from the rise of generative AI to the explosion in UGC content and the troubles facing AAA studios. This Year’s Headlines: The rise of generative AI and the industry’s responseAnother year of layoffs, mergers, and major acquisi...

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29:59

Does Netflix even care about video games as part of...

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2025/12/12

The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry. This Week's Headlines: Netflix views Warner Bros.' game studios as "relatively minor" assets amid acquisition talksTencent sells Battalion maker Bulkhead to newly-formed consortium backed by Team 17 ownerOne of Square Enix’s major shareholders drops a 100-page presentation criticising how the company is managedHosted by industry experts Jack and John, we ...

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26:08

Tim Sweeney calls out Valve over AI tags,...

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2025/12/05

The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry. This Week's Headlines: Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney isn’t a fan of Steam's AI disclosure Controversial surrealist horror game ‘Horses’ is refused distribution on the Epic Games StoreYacht Club faces a "make-or-break" situation after delaying Mina the HollowerHosted by industry experts Jack and Alex, we break down the most intriguing, complex, and vital ...

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42:00

Roblox CEO is grilled on child safety concerns, the...

The Weekly Download ·

2025/11/28

Pod Description: The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry. This Week's Headlines: The Saudi Public Investment Fund runs out of cash for games?Roblox’s CEO holds tense interview on child safetyAttendees of the To The Moon Expo have spoken out about their experiences at the convention.Hosted by industry experts Tom and Megan, we break down the most intriguing, complex, and vital developments of the ...

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41:23

43% of kids want in-game currencies for Xmas, survey...

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2025/11/21

The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry. This Week's Headlines: Reports from the ESA claim 43% of US kids want in-game currencies as Christmas gifts70% of gacha/live-service games in Japan are discontinued by their third year on the marketThe GDC 2025 Game Industry Salary Report indicates 56% of U.S. game workers want to join a unionHosted by industry experts Tom and Alex, we break down the most ...

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33:22

Valve announces the Steam Machine, ARC Raiders' faces...

The Weekly Download ·

2025/11/14

The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry. This Week's Headlines: Valve announces the Steam MachineARC Raiders' controversial use of AI voice actorsEA and The Game Awards navigate fresh PR nightmaresHosted by industry experts Jack and Tom, we break down the most intriguing, complex, and vital developments of the week to keep you informed. Prefer your news in written form? Subscribe to our free news...

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37:37

Rockstar accused of union-busting, Switch 2 hits 10M...

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2025/11/07

The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry. This Week's Headlines: The allegations of union-busting at Rockstar Games.The continued success of the Nintendo Switch 2 and what it means for Nintendo's future development plans.Japanese publishers banding together to fight against the use of copyrighted works in the new AI model, Sora 2.Prefer your news in written form? Subscribe to our free newsletter f...

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42:12

Xbox declares TikTok is biggest rival, Roblox creator...

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2025/10/31

Welcome back to The Weekly Download! Brought to you by Big Games Machine, industry experts Jack and Tom are once again going to speedrun you through the biggest stories of the week. In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing Xbox’s declaration that TikTok is its biggest competitor, the Roblox creator who is suing a Fortnite copycat, and Netflix’s closure of Boss Fight Entertainment and partnership with Don’t Nod Games. Prefer your news in written form? Eager for a concise, easy-to-digest s...

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36:37

Remedy CEO resigns, Xbox calls console exclusives...

The Weekly Download ·

2025/10/24

Welcome back to The Weekly Download! Brought to you by Big Games Machine, industry experts Jack and Tom are once again going to speedrun you through the biggest stories of the week. In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the departure of Remedy CEO Tero Virtala, analysing Xbox’s latest comments on console exclusivity, and examining the recent success of Escape from Duckov and the relationship between Chinese gamers and Steam. Prefer your news in written form? Eager for a concise, easy-...

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35:29

Pokémon leaks, major Assassin's Creed exits, and...

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2025/10/17

Welcome back to The Weekly Download! Brought to you by Big Games Machine, industry experts Jack and Tom will again speedrun you through the biggest stories of the week. In today’s episode, we’ll analyse the potential impact of the reported leaks/hacks at Nintendo and the Pokémon company, the latest major shakeup at Ubisoft following the announcement of its new Tencent-backed studio, and the ongoing legal fight between Sony and Tencent over the latter’s Horizon-esque game, Light of Motir...

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31:24

Console price hikes, US gamer spending habits, and...

The Weekly Download ·

2025/10/10

Welcome to the debut of The Weekly Download! Brought to you by Big Games Machine, industry experts Jack and Tom (hosts of the Games PR Podcast) speedrun you through the biggest stories of the week. In this first episode, we break down new Circana data on US video game purchasing habits and question what the rising prices of consoles mean for the ecosystem. Plus, we dive into the freshly announced AC Mirage DLC, examining reports of backing by the Saudi Arabian PIF. Prefer your new...

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Episode 24 - Demystifing Discoverability: Industry...

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2024/11/20

This episode of the Games PR Podcast, hosted, as always, by our Jack, features industry veteran Ichiro Lambe discussing the challenges and strategies around game discoverability. With over 30 years in the industry and notable achievements like founding Dejobaan Games and working at Valve on Steam Labs, Ichiro shares insights on the difficulties developers face in getting their games noticed. Topics include the enormity of Steam's ever-expanding library, the role of storefronts at the bottom o...

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Episode 23 - Power-up on Socials: How to Boost...

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2024/08/09

Unlock the secrets to mastering social media for game development with insights from social media guru Tamsin and Sarah, the marketing dynamo behind Astral Clocktower Studios, in the latest episode of The Games PR Podcast. Sarah brings her hands-on experience from cat-themed action RPG Kristala, sharing the pivotal role data-driven decisions play in crafting effective marketing strategies. You'll learn why quality trumps quantity in content creation and how truly understanding your audience c...

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Episode 22 - Conquering Digital Events: Proven...

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2024/07/05

Summer is here, and that can only mean one thing! It's showcase season, and in today's episode of The Games PR Podcast, we promise to equip you with actionable strategies to transform your digital event planning and make your appearances at digital showcases and Steam Festivals a more successful endeavour. We also discuss the advantages of digital showcases over in-person events and explain why going virtual could be your best bet for maximising opportunity and value from your investment...

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Episode 21 - Avoiding Game Overs: How to Navigate PR...

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2024/05/03

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Episode 20 - Game Journalist Survey 2024: What Game...

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2024/03/28

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