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The Weekly Download
Big Games Machine
12 episodes
3 days ago
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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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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Episodes (12/12)
The Weekly Download
Xbox suffers "worst year on record" for console sales in the UK
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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3 days ago
42 minutes

The Weekly Download
2025: The Year AAA Faltered and AI Took Over the Games Industry
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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3 weeks ago
37 minutes

The Weekly Download
Does Netflix even care about video games as part of Warner Bros. acquisition?
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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1 month ago
29 minutes

The Weekly Download
Tim Sweeney calls out Valve over AI tags, controversial horror game 'Horses' is removed from the Epic Games Store & Yacht Club could be in trouble if Mina the Hollower flops
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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1 month ago
26 minutes

The Weekly Download
Roblox CEO is grilled on child safety concerns, the Saudi PIF may be running low on investable cash & the disaster that was the To The Moon Expo
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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1 month ago
42 minutes

The Weekly Download
43% of kids want in-game currencies for Xmas, survey highlights gacha and live-service woes in Japan & 56% of U.S. game workers want to join a union
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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1 month ago
41 minutes

The Weekly Download
Valve announces the Steam Machine, ARC Raiders' faces AI voice acting backlash & EA navigates PR nightmare over Veterans Day Pack
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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1 month ago
33 minutes

The Weekly Download
Rockstar accused of union-busting, Switch 2 hits 10M units & Japanese publishers take on Sora 2
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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2 months ago
37 minutes

The Weekly Download
Xbox declares TikTok is biggest rival, Roblox creator sues Fortnite copycat & Netflix collabs with Don't Nod Games
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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2 months ago
42 minutes

The Weekly Download
Remedy CEO resigns, Xbox calls console exclusives antiquated, and China's latest Steam success
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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2 months ago
36 minutes

The Weekly Download
Pokémon leaks, major Assassin's Creed exits, and Sony's Tencent takedown
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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2 months ago
35 minutes

The Weekly Download
Console price hikes, US gamer spending habits, and Assassin's Creed Mirage's controversial DLC
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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3 months ago
31 minutes

The Weekly Download
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...