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The Weekly Download is hosted by Big Games Machine. The show is categorised under leisure (games) and has published 39 episodes.

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The Weekly Download has published 39 episodes.

What topics does The Weekly Download cover?

The Weekly Download regularly covers leisure, games, video games. It sits in the leisure category, with a games focus.

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Episodes of The Weekly Download average 41 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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The Weekly Download

Hosted by Big Games Machine · leisure · EN-GB · 39 episodes

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About this Podcast:

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 gaming, you'll find the lowdown here.

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The Weekly Download is a leisure podcast hosted by Big Games Machine, with 39 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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Episode #40
$1000 Next-Gen Consoles & 80% of Gamers Stop Buying New Games
Aug 21, 202638 minS1
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 story: Bain & Co: Research shows only one in five players seek out new titles Launching PS6 and Xbox Helix at $1,000 could lead to a nearly 40% drop in sales over five years, analyst warns Hosted by industry experts, Tom and Yaz, 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 newsletter for a concise, easy-to-digest summary of daily industry developments, delivered fresh to your inbox: https://bit.ly/4yyVI75 Links to today’s talking points: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bain-co-research-shows-only-one-in-five-players-seek-out-new-titles https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/launching-ps6-and-xbox-helix-at-1000-could-lead-to-a-nearly-40-drop-in-sales-over-five-years-analyst-warns/
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Episode #39
The Weekly Download: GTA VI’s Netflix Paywall & Square Enix Thanks Switch 2 Success
Aug 14, 202637 minS1
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 story: Rockstar puts GTA VI extended look trailer behind Netflix paywall Supermassive Games is laying off up to 75 staff to ensure sustainability Square Enix Q1 profit soars following FF7: Rebirth launch on Switch 2 and Xbox Saber Interactive denies replacing writer with ChatGPT on its new driving game Hosted by industry experts, Alex and Yaz, 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 newsletter for a concise, easy-to-digest summary of daily industry developments, delivered fresh to your inbox: https://bit.ly/4yyVI75 Links to today’s talking points: https://www.ign.com/articles/if-youre-not-a-netflix-subscriber-you-definitely-should-be-take-two-boss-teases-grand-theft-auto-vi-an-extended-look https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/dark-pictures-anthology-studio-supermassive-games-is-laying-off-up-to-75-staff-to-ensure-sustainability/ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/square-enix-q1-profit-soars-following-final-fantasy-7-rebirth-launch-on-switch-2-and-xbox https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/saber-interactive-denies-replacing-writer-with-chatgpt-on-its-new-driving-game-but-says-it-will-use-ai-as-the-number-of-passengers-in-the-game-is-infinite/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-says-the-elder-scrolls-6-is-incredible-as-bethesda-protesters-put-up-giant-rat-outside-building/
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Episode #38
Roblox Loses $70B In Market Value as Nintendo Profit Surges in 2026!
Aug 7, 202647 minS1
The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry. Hosted 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 in written form? Subscribe to our free newsletter for a concise, easy-to-digest summary of weekly industry developments, delivered fresh to your inbox: https://bit.ly/4yyVI75 Links to today’s talking points: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-confirms-increased-xbox-prices-in-the-uk-and-europe https://www.eurogamer.net/ea-aquisition-55-complete-saudi-arabia-jared-kushner-private https://www.dexerto.com/roblox/roblox-loses-70-billion-in-value-as-company-blames-lack-of-viral-games-3395064/ https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/nintendo-q1-operating-profit-jumps-151-beating-analyst-estimates-2026-08-06/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-reportedly-putting-warning-labels-on-ps5s-about-decision-to-ditch-discs/
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Episode #37
Game Layoffs Surge 78% in 2026 & EA CEO Gets $38M Payout
Jul 31, 202639 minS1
This week's story: Layoffs will affect 14,259 people by the end of 2026 Subnautica and PUBG drive Krafton Q2 revenue up 94.9% EA boss awarded $38.6M after a year of franchise success, studio layoffs, and GenAI adoption Bethesda Union accuses Fallout developer of violating Canadian labour laws Hosted by industry experts, Tom and John, 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 weekly newsletter for a concise, easy-to-digest summary of industry developments, delivered fresh to your inbox: https://bit.ly/4yyVI75 Links to today’s talking points: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/new-data-suggests-layoffs-will-affect-14259-people-by-the-end-of-2026-up-78-from-first-forecast-of-the-year https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/subnautica-2-is-responsible-for-kraftons-record-second-quarter-performance-despite-the-messy-legal-battle-and-accusations-of-sabotage/ https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ea-boss-awarded-38-6m-after-year-of-franchise-success-studio-layoffs-and-genai-adoption https://www.eurogamer.net/generative-ai-100-percent-japanese-online-game-developers https://thisweekinvideogames.com/news/bethesda-union-accuses-fallout-developer-of-violating-canadian-labour-laws/
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Episode #36
Only 7 PS5 Games Sold 100K Discs In 2026 & Nintendo Faces Tariff Lawsuit
Jul 24, 202635 minS1
This week's story: Nintendo says it has no legal duty to pass tariff refunds on to consumers June 2026 spending in the US slumps following Switch 2's record launch Disco Elysium and Zero Parades studio ZA/UM to lay off staff Only seven PS5 games have sold 100K+ disc copies in the US this year Hosted 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 in written form? Subscribe to our free newsletter for a concise, easy-to-digest summary of daily industry developments, delivered fresh to your inbox: https://bit.ly/4yyVI75 Links to today’s talking points: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-says-it-shouldnt-have-to-pay-back-players-if-it-gets-tariff-refunds-from-the-us-government/ https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3mraew23qqc2s https://www.gamesindustry.biz/32-workers-at-zaum-laid-off-following-release-of-zero-parades-for-dead-spies https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/only-seven-playstation-games-have-sold-more-than-100000-physical-copies-in-the-us-this-year-analyst-says/ https://gamehistory.org/e3-history/
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