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