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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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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: Report claims next Xbox could cost between $1,200 and $1,800PEGI begins raising age limit of loot box games to 16EA shuts down BioWare after over three decadesHosted 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? Su...
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: Epic's Disney project reportedly shifts to 'AI-First' developmentUbisoft to reduce workforce across Düsseldorf, Berlin, and Mainz as part of "proposed voluntary departure plan"Ubisoft is also closing Trials developer RedLynxXbox Announces Xbox Labs, a new team aimed at experimenting with "emerging ideas"Rockstar says its next game won’t ...
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: Paramount and Warner Bros combine gaming divisions following mergerSome of Star Wars Zero Company’s devs have been un-furloughedUnity unveils a web-based AI game creation platformRuneScape studio pulls trailer and says partner broke its anti-AI rule Hosted by industry experts, Tom and Alex, we break down the most intriguing, complex, an...
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 timeHosted 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 indus...
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: Xbox lays off 260+ jobs amid major restructuring of studio portfolioPC and PlayStation unit sales in Japan rose 13% during H1 2026Messy Roblox lawsuit includes salaries paid in Robux and ownership disputesSteam has already generated $15B in gross revenue this yearHosted by industry experts, Tom and Alex, we break down the most intriguing...
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