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The Weekly Download

BGM

Leisure

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 49

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 BGM.

Join industry veterans Tom and Alex as they use their expertise and industry know-how to help you speedrun through the last seven days in gaming. We cover everything: massive mergers, studio shake-ups, AI's impact on the industry, 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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EA Kills BioWare & $1,800 Next-Gen Xbox!

Season 1 · Episode 49

Friday, October 23, 2026 • Duration 37:08

The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speed run through the biggest stories in the global video games industry.

This week's story:

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 newsletter for a concise, easy-to-digest summary of weekly industry developments, delivered fresh to your inbox: https://bit.ly/4yyVI75

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No More Written Code? Epic’s AI-first Push Intensifies & Xbox Labs is Announced

Season 1 · Episode 48

Friday, October 16, 2026 • Duration 42:42

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, John 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.gamedeveloper.com/programming/no-more-hand-written-code-epic-s-disney-project-reportedly-shifts-to-ai-first-development

$110B WB Mega-Merger & RuneScape AI Scandal

Season 1 · Episode 47

Friday, October 9, 2026 • Duration 41:05

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 weekly industry developments, delivered fresh to your inbox: https://bit.ly/4yyVI75

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Steam Crushes Console in New Market Report on Premium Game Revenue

Season 1 · Episode 46

Friday, October 2, 2026 • Duration 48:51

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:

PC and Console premium revenue in H1 26 grows 5%, hitting $30B for first time

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://sensortower.com/report/gaming-deep-dive-premium-pc-console/download

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Activision Takes Over Halo amid major Xbox Restructures and Ninja Theory closure!

Season 1 · Episode 45

Friday, September 25, 2026 • Duration 46:38

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/4yyVI75

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Longtime IGN Hosts Fired & Mindseye Studio Closes

Season 1 · Episode 44

Friday, September 18, 2026 • Duration 38:58

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/4yyVI75

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Capcom Revives Classic IPs & Blizzard Workers Win Historic Union Deal!

Season 1 · Episode 43

Friday, September 11, 2026 • Duration 42:41

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:

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GTA 6 Showcase Breaks Netflix & Sony Faces $7.8M Lawsuit

Season 1 · Episode 42

Friday, September 4, 2026 • Duration 45:49

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 Yaz, we break down the most intriguing, complex, and vital developments of the week to keep you informed.

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Xbox’s Disc-to-Digital Program & Ubisoft’s Community-led Dev Plans!

Season 1 · Episode 41

Friday, August 28, 2026 • Duration 30:49

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 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:

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$1000 Next-Gen Consoles & 80% of Gamers Stop Buying New Games

Season 1 · Episode 40

Friday, August 21, 2026 • Duration 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 story:

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

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