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Rockstar accused of union-busting, Switch 2 hits 10M units & Japanese publishers take on Sora 2

Saison 1 · Épisode 5

vendredi 7 novembre 2025 • Durée 37:37

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 for a concise, easy-to-digest summary of daily industry developments, delivered fresh to your inbox: https://bit.ly/big-games-machine-the-daily-download

Stories mentioned in this episode can be found below:

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/iwgb-accuses-rockstar-of-union-busting-following-reported-dismissal-of-over-30-employees

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/11/switch-2-sells-over-10-million-units-nintendo-increases-forecast-even-further

https://thisweekinvideogames.com/news/nintendo-shift-primary-development-focus-switch-2-shuntaro-furukawa-remarks/

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/japanese-publishers-demand-openais-sora-2-stops-using-their-copyrighted-creative-works-without-permission

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/study-says-only-72-percent-of-game-developers-reckon-that-steam-has-a-monopoly-on-pc-games-and-even-with-some-big-caveats-it-makes-me-wonder-what-the-other-28-percent-are-thinking/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/obsidian-staff-pick-an-rpg-class-when-they-join-then-level-up-receiving-gifts-for-the-next-20-years-they-work-there/

https://www.nintendolife.com/features/the-art-i-stole-from-nintendo

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Xbox declares TikTok is biggest rival, Roblox creator sues Fortnite copycat & Netflix collabs with Don't Nod Games

Saison 1 · Épisode 4

vendredi 31 octobre 2025 • Durée 42:12

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 summary of the most intriguing developments in the global video games industry delivered fresh to your inbox daily? Be sure to subscribe to The Daily Download.

Stories mentioned in this episode can be found below:

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xboxs-biggest-competition-isnt-another-console-but-tiktok-and-movies-claims-exec/

https://www.eurogamer.net/robloxs-steal-a-brainrot-creator-sues-copycat-fortnite-creative-game-stealing-brainrots

https://www.theverge.com/news/806303/netflix-squid-game-unleashed-boss-fight-entertainment-studio-shut-down

https://thisweekinvideogames.com/news/dont-nod-netflix-development-partnership-announcement/

https://www.reddit.com/r/NASCAR/comments/1ojic17/the_nascar_25_creator_series_is_off_to_a_really/

Remedy CEO resigns, Xbox calls console exclusives antiquated, and China's latest Steam success

Saison 1 · Épisode 3

vendredi 24 octobre 2025 • Durée 36:37

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-to-digest summary of the most intriguing developments in the global video games industry delivered fresh to your inbox daily? Be sure to subscribe to The Daily Download.

Stories mentioned in this episode can be found below:

Pokémon leaks, major Assassin's Creed exits, and Sony's Tencent takedown

Saison 1 · Épisode 2

vendredi 17 octobre 2025 • Durée 35:29

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 Motiram.

Prefer your news in written form? Eager for a concise, easy-to-digest summary of the most intriguing developments in the global video games industry delivered fresh to your inbox daily? Be sure to subscribe to The Daily Download!

Main stories mentioned in this episode can be found below:

https://www.engadget.com/another-game-freak-leak-claims-to-show-the-pokemon-roadmap-205503195.html

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/10/nintendo-responds-to-reported-crimson-collective-hack-with-official-statement

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/assassins-creed-franchise-lead-marc-alexis-cote-exits-ubisoft-after-20-years

https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-fires-back-at-tencents-nonsense-defence-for-horizon-knock-off-light-of-motiram

Owlcat Games resource hub: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/owlcat-games-unveils-educational-resource-hub-for-game-industry-professionals

Console price hikes, US gamer spending habits, and Assassin's Creed Mirage's controversial DLC

Saison 1 · Épisode 1

vendredi 10 octobre 2025 • Durée 31:24

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 news in written form? Eager for a concise, easy-to-digest summary of the most intriguing developments in the global video games industry delivered fresh to your inbox daily? Be sure to subscribe to The Daily Download!

Main stories mentioned in this episode can be found below:

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/more-than-60-of-us-game-players-only-buy-two-games-or-fewer-per-year-survey-finds/
https://www.eurogamer.net/the-role-of-the-console-is-shifting-are-rising-prices-the-end-for-games-consoles-as-we-know-them
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/assassins-creed/ubisoft-reveals-the-surprise-free-assassins-creed-mirage-dlc-which-just-coincidentally-happens-to-be-set-in-a-region-the-saudi-government-wants-to-turn-into-an-economic-powerhouse/

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Sony Kills Physical Games & Xbox Fires 3,200 and Sells Off 4 Studios!

Saison 1 · Épisode 35

vendredi 10 juillet 2026 • Durée 49:10

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:

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/big-games-machine-the-daily-download

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Xbox Studio Closures & Rockstar's Ongoing Legal Crisis

Saison 1 · Épisode 34

vendredi 19 juin 2026 • Durée 38:32

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:

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/big-games-machine-the-daily-download

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Slay The Spire 2 Crushes AAA competition on Steam & Netflix Launches Kids Game App

Saison 1 · Épisode 25

vendredi 10 avril 2026 • Durée 43:59

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:

Hosted by industry experts, Tom Heath and Alex Beech, 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/big-games-machine-the-daily-download

Links to today’s talking points:

Rec Room is shutting down & could Disney buy Epic?

Saison 1 · Épisode 24

vendredi 3 avril 2026 • Durée 45:23

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:

Rec Room, once valued at $3.5B, is shutting down later this year
Disney is reportedly keen on buying Epic Games, but may be waiting for the right opportunity to make the move
Eidos-Montréal announces 124 job cuts with studio head David Anfossi departing after 19 years

Hosted by industry experts, Tom Heath and Alex Beech, 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/big-games-machine-the-daily-download

Links to today’s talking points:

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Epic Games lays Off 1000 staff & Nintendo confirms new Switch 2 digital game pricing

Saison 1 · Épisode 23

vendredi 27 mars 2026 • Durée 49:32

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:

Hosted by industry experts, Tom Heath and Alex Beech, 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/big-games-machine-the-daily-download

Links to today’s talking points:

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