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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 Jack and Tom 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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41:23

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

The Weekly Download ·

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...

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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...

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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...

The Weekly Download ·

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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Episode 19 - Subscribe For Success: Expert Influencer...

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2024/02/16

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Episode 18 - Standing Out From the Crowd: Game...

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2024/01/11

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Episode 17 - Mastering The Art Of Event Planning: How...

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2023/10/30

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Episode 16 - Elevating Your PR Pitch: Insider Secrets...

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2023/09/08

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Episode 15 - Game Dev Chronicles: The Falconeer...

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2023/07/12

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Episode 14 - Press A To Invest: PR Strategies,...

The Weekly Download ·

2023/06/23

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Episode 13 - Solving the PR Puzzle: Game Dev insights...

The Weekly Download ·

2023/06/02

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Episode 12 - Unleashing PR Magic: Generating PR BUZZ...

The Weekly Download ·

2023/05/17

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