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The GameBurst Team

Tired of lengthy gaming podcasts that seem to never end?

GameBurst is a short, sharp, bitesize chunk of audible bliss that delivers weekly video gaming news plus monthly quizzes, reviews, roundtable debates, and tabletop games; all in just 30 minutes.

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October 18 · 32 min
GameBurst News - 18 Oct 2026
In this week's episode of GameBurst, the team dissects a turbulent week in the games industry, starting with Ubisoft's proposed closure of Trials developer RedLynx in Helsinki alongside further job cuts at its Singapore studio. Meanwhile, Microsoft attempts to forge ahead with experimental tech by establishing Xbox Labs, an internal innovation division designed to trial new platform features without disrupting flagship studio development. On a lighter note, Sony unveils its PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium line-up for October, bringing Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, and PS1 cult favourite Dino Crisis 2 to subscribers on 20th October. Rounding off the show, the panel share their Picks of the Week, spanning Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Transport Fever 3, and Anbernic handhelds. #gameburst Links https://anbernic.com
October 4 · 36 min
GameBurst News - 4 Oct 2026
In this week's episode, the team dissects Microsoft's ongoing turbulence as new Xbox chief Asha Sharma insists the platform is not for sale, even as morale plummets at Gears of War: E-Day developer The Coalition amidst fears of post-launch redundancy. Meanwhile, Xbox rolls out its disc-to-digital entitlement program, former franchise director Frank O'Connor shares advice for Activision's stewardship of Halo, and European regulators mount a major crackdown on major publishers over opaque in-game microtransaction pricing. On the studio front, Ubisoft grants Massive Entertainment control over Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon while teasing a new IP, March of Giants. The panel also shares their weekly highlights, covering Surviving Mars, Transport Fever 3, and hardware thoughts on the PS5. #gameburst
September 27 · 50 min
GameBurst News - 27 Sep 2026
In this week's episode, we unpack a wave of seismic shifts across the gaming industry, from Xbox's significant studio reorganisation—cutting 268 roles and handing the Halo franchise to Activision—to Bungie's long-awaited pledge to restore vaulted Destiny 2 content. We also examine Hideo Kojima's candid reaction to Physint's cancellation, Microsoft's controversial new in-game advertising patent, and the remarkable rise of the independent sim Dressmaker, which has unexpectedly eclipsed Diablo 4 on the Steam charts. Rounding out the show, Gary highlights the newly released Screamer, while Taylor delves further into the runaway success of Dressmaker alongside some audio production highlights. Join Gary, Jerome, and Taylor for a comprehensive breakdown of the week's biggest headlines. #gameburst
September 20 · 27 min
GameBurst News - 20 Sep 2026
Hideo Kojima's announcement of Bill Skarsgård leading his espionage title Physint leads a packed week of industry developments, from Bungie quashing rumours of a Marathon and Destiny merger to Shinji Mikami's well-earned induction into the AIAS Hall of Fame. Alongside fresh Xbox Game Pass additions and Nightdive's new Thief Remastered expansion, regulatory scrutiny intensifies as the European Commission drafts sweeping child safety protections under the EU KIDS Act. On this episode, the team dissect the week's headlines before diving into their personal highlights. The team explores tabletop strategy with the board game Dungeon Lords, alongside a quirky foray into I Joined a Convent of Undead Seamstresses. Join the conversation using #gameburst. YouTube Links: I Joined a Convent of Undead Seamstresses: https://youtu.be/ColTUe0qv9M?si=iFVGzDzqTlhMBLLg
September 13 · 45 min
GameBurst News 13 Sep 2026
It has been a landmark week for Nintendo's upcoming hardware, with the surprise announcement of Metroid Ravenousarriving in January 2027 alongside confirmation that Monster Hunter Wilds will hit the Switch 2 this December with local cooperative play. Elsewhere in the industry, Hello Games celebrated a decade of No Man's Sky with a massive anniversary cosmos update, while Microsoft stepped in to secure publishing rights for Hideo Kojima's anticipated espionage thriller Physint. On this week's episode of GameBurst, Gary, Jerome, and Taylor also dive into their personal picks of the week—including Sektori, the Winter Burrow and FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE demos, and more. #gameburst YouTube Links from Show Notes: Stage Fright Official Reveal Trailer
September 6 · 32 min
GameBurst News - 6 Sep 2026
In this week's GameBurst, we unpick a surprisingly nostalgic news cycle, led by Sony's delightfully retro Lego PlayStation 1 and Nintendo's unexpected eight-player split-screen update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Switch 2. We also examine the industry's evolving relationship with physical media, celebrating Insomniac's commitment to making Marvel's Wolverine fully playable straight from the disc, alongside a surprise PS5 launch for Double Fine's nautical adventure, Keeper. Beyond the headlines, the panel dives into a robust round of weekly picks, with Gary detailing his time with Star Wars: Zero Company on PS5, while Jerome champions PC title Divinum and the striking Beast of Reincarnation. Tune in for a comprehensive, ad-light breakdown of the week's biggest shifts across the interactive entertainment landscape. #gameburst
August 30 · 48 min
GameBurst News - 30 Aug 2026
This week's GameBurst delivers a packed dispatch from the frontier of gaming, dominated by heavy-hitting announcements out of Gamescom 2026. We unpack CD Projekt Red's surprise free remaster for The Witcher 3, dissect the brick-by-brick civic management of Lego Skylines, and welcome the return of plastic peripherals with the rhythm-genre revival Stage Tour. Alongside the big reveals, we run the rule over Snoop Dogg's unexpected foray into Hitman, plus the newly confirmed release dates for Gears of War: E-Day and Silent Hill: Townfall. Beyond the headlines, the panel steps away from the news cycle to delve into this week's personal picks. From early impressions of StarWars Zero Company and Sonic Racing Cross Worlds to the strangely nostalgic revival of ripping CDs, join Gary, Jerome, and Taylor for all the essential critique and conversation. #gameburst Links https://www.mixcloud.com/Xantiriad/live-mettricks-southampton-set-march-2026/
August 23 · 47 min
GameBurst News - 23 Aug 2026
In this week's episode, the industry landscape shifts as Nintendo posts robust profits despite a hardware sales dip, while legendary developer Warren Spector announces his retirement. We also unpack Harvey Smith's new venture, Black Pony Immersive, 2K's strategic move to rival EA Sports FC, and the unexpectedly deep RPG mechanics heading to the Tomb Raider remake. Meanwhile, the panel shares their top picks of the week, ranging from the tactical tabletop depths of Duel of Meloch and the deck-building brilliance of Balatro, to the pastoral charm of Fields of Mistria and a nostalgic deep dive into CD ripping. #gameburst
August 9 · 38 min
GameBurst News - 9 Aug 2026
The video game industry faces turbulent economic tides this week as Halo Studios suffers fresh redundancies following the launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved, even as corporate juggernauts like Gamescom 2026 sell out their exhibition spaces entirely for the first time in history. Meanwhile, creative shifts continue to reshape beloved franchises, with Game Freak abandoning its turn-based traditions for a soulslike apocalypse in Beast of Reincarnation, and House House returning with cooperative sandbox antics in Big Walk. In this episode of our weekly podcast, Gary, Jerome, and Taylor dive deep into these monumental industry tremors, alongside our regular features and Picks of the Week—including discussions on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Wingspan Pocket, and The Odyssey. Tune in as we dissect the week's biggest headlines and pressures shaping modern digital entertainment. #gameburst Links Eurogamer: Xbox Game Pass Lineup August 2026 Eurogamer: Halo Studios Layoffs GameSpot: Biggest New Game Releases of August 2026 Final Fantasy XIV Lodestone GamesIndustry.biz: Gamescom 2026 Insider Gaming: Top Games Coming August 2026
July 26 · 31 min
GameBurst News - 26th Jul 2026
The latest landscape of interactive entertainment presents a striking study in corporate consolidation and preservation, as Microsoft expands Xbox backward compatibility to PC players while European regulators clear Saudi Arabia's historic $55bn acquisition of Electronic Arts. Meanwhile, Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has posted a formidable three million sales in its opening week, underscoring an enduring commercial appetite for modernized heritage titles alongside Bethesda's ambitious Fallout roadmap and Jagex's expanding ambitions for RuneScape. In this week's episode, hosts Gary Blower, Jerome, and Taylor weigh in on these macro industry shifts before turning to their individual highlights. Their weekly picks span the hardware charm of the Super Pocket Rare edition and HERO GP, the indie allure of Vampire Crawlers, and a sharp retrospective on Batman Beyond's rogues' gallery. #gameburst Featured YouTube Links Casually Comics - Was Inque Batman Beyond's Best Villain?: https://youtu.be/hepnxhWZI-w?si=2YY1yQ_5cHtgCIwk
July 19 · 52 min
GameBurst News - 19 Jul 2026
A seismic shift at Microsoft leads this week's GameBurst podcast, as newly appointed Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma executes a sweeping corporate restructure. The dramatic overhaul will see 3,200 layoffs, alongside a rare strategic reversal that allows celebrated studios Double Fine and Compulsion Games to regain their independence. Meanwhile, Ninja Theory and Undead Labs face new ownership, and Arkane enters a formal consultation period. Beyond the corporate fallout, we dive into Nintendo's quiet, EU-mandated redesign of the Switch Joy-Cons to feature user-replaceable batteries, and discuss a licensing snag that abruptly pulled Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 from July's Game Pass lineup. #gameburst In our Picks of the Week, the team explores a eclectic mix of tabletop and digital media. Gary takes us on a historical transit journey with 1840 Vienna Tramways and reviews the Aftergame.app platform, while Jerome highlights narrative adventures in The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and the competitive martial arts of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. Jerome also shares an insightful video essay examining why curiosity ultimately triumphs over raw talent, drawing comparisons between the acclaimed series Frieren and The Apothecary Diaries. YouTube Link: Why Curiosity Beats Talent | Frieren & Maomao: https://youtu.be/gviNk85q-_0?si=gbXvRHpQ8cizpIhT
June 21 · 45 min
GameBurst News - 21 June 2026
The landscape of corporate gaming faces severe disruption as Microsoft shifts away from its decade-long strategy of aggressive acquisitions. Newly appointed Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma has warned internal staff of a necessary "reset" following declining margins, forcing beloved studios like Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games into tense negotiations to spin off independently and escape outright closure. Meanwhile, independent powerhouse IO Interactive is celebrating a spectacular commercial triumph with 007 First Light shifting 2.7 million units in its debut week alongside a praised commitment to a year of free content. On the strategy front, British studio Frontier Developments has quietly confirmed a new entry in its acclaimed management simulation portfolio, immediately triggering frantic community speculation regarding its next thematic setting. In cross-media triumphs, Nintendo and Illumination's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has officially crossed the momentous $1 billion milestone at the global box office. To close out the briefing, the team shares their personal picks of the week—spanning the maritime economic tabletop game Container to the high-octane racing of MF Ghost—supplemented by active discussions within the BlueSky community. #gameburst
June 14 · 54 min
GameBurst News - 14 Jun 2026
The summer showcase season has delivered a formidable wave of nostalgia and high-profile revivals, signaling a major transitional period for the interactive entertainment industry. Microsoft leads the charge by steering its flagship tactical franchise backward with the gritty prequel Gears of War: E-Day, while Nintendo has electrified its community by confirming a ground-up reimagining of the seminal 1998 masterpiece, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Meanwhile, British studio Creative Assembly is set to reawaken classic space horror via Alien: Isolation 2, alongside highly anticipated independent previews including Fumito Ueda's atmospheric Gen Atlas and Studio MDHR's pixelated pivot, Mighty Cuphead Adventure. On this week's edition of the podcast, Gary, Jerome, and Taylor unpack these headline announcements from the latest Xbox, Nintendo, and Summer Game Fest broadcasts. The team also shares their personal highlights from the week, diving into hands-on impressions of 007 First Light, the Burn-9 and Shroom & Gloom demos, a completed run of Pragmata, and a return to Night City in Cyberpunk 2077. #gameburst
June 7 · 58 min
GameBurst News - 7 June 2026
PlayStation's latest broadcast has delivered a striking statement of intent for the coming years, anchored by Santa Monica Studio's surprise unveiling of God of War: Laufey. Shifting focus to Kratos's late wife, Faye, the mainline sequel promises an intense mythological journey through a netherworld for dead deities. This blockbuster reveal was flanked by a visceral, violent seven-minute gameplay debut of Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine—officially dated for 15 September 2026—and a modernized reimagining of Lara Croft's debut adventure in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. The showcase also proved highly lucrative for horror enthusiasts and indie devotees alike. Glasgow-based studio Screen Burn has transposed Konami's psychological terror to a misty Scottish coastline in Silent Hill: Townfall, arriving this September alongside Capcom's sword-slashing revival Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Meanwhile, Until Dawn is receiving an unexpected tropical island sequel, Rayman Legends Retold is pivoting the mascot into a fully 3D space, and the team behind Dave the Diver has unmasked a standalone culinary prequel, Bancho the Chef. Together with the panel's personal highlights from the UK Games Expo 2026, the episode offers a comprehensive look at an industry balancing nostalgic remakes with bold narrative pivots. #gameburst
May 24 · 52 min
GameBurst News - 24 May 2026
In an industry increasingly fractured by the volatile economics of games-as-a-service models, Hasbro has made a definitive, multi-million dollar counter-move. Chief executive Chris Cocks has committed $1 billion strictly toward internal, premium single-player AAA experiences via Wizards of the Coast. This bold rejection of the live-service trend headlines this week's GameBurst podcast, alongside Valve's substantial architectural overhaul of Steam's tag infrastructure—a crucial quality-of-life upgrade aimed at breathing fresh air into organic discoverability for hard-pressed independent developers. Meanwhile, historic milestones and prestigious recognitions bookend the industry's recent cultural footprint. Re-Logic's sandbox phenomenon Terraria has cross-examined its staying power by clearing a monumental 70 million units sold worldwide just in time for its 15th anniversary. Striking a grander historical note, the iconic, heavy-metal-infused 1993 Doom soundtrack has officially been selected for induction into the US National Recording Registry, formally cementing interactive media's aesthetic importance to global heritage. The team also breaks down Sony's impending June State of Play marathon, a raft of Develop:Star award nominations for Clair Obscur and Ghost of Yōtei, and our personal multimedia picks of the week spanning Mixtape to Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. #gameburst Featured Video Links: https://youtu.be/0o8xYjdA6x4?si=bEW98KuANqYVFPi1
May 17 · 29 min
GameBurst News - 17 May 2026
The monthly video gaming briefing from GameBurst documents significant industrial milestones alongside ongoing corporate restructuring across major publishers. Leading the news, Subnautica 2 has launched into Early Access today on PC and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, the title includes four-player cooperative mechanics and an updated Unreal Engine 5 foundation. The release follows a protracted development period marked by internal leadership disputes and legal conflict involving its publisher. In corporate developments, Capcom has reported record annual performance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, with 59 million total units sold. The results were driven heavily by Resident Evil Requiem, pushing the franchise past 200 million lifetime sales. Separately, retail data suggests pre-orders for Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 are imminent, prompting industry speculation ahead of Take-Two Interactive's quarterly earnings call. Further updates include Nintendo's decision to bring forward the theatrical release of the live-action Legend of Zelda film to April 2027, alongside the expansion of the Nintendo Switch Online service to include five additional Virtual Boy titles. Sony also confirmed the addition of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Star Wars Outlaws to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers. The update concludes with the panel's Picks of the Week, covering Mixtape, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and contemporary tabletop gaming. #gameburst Featured Video Links Quinns Quest Reviews: Stonetop
May 3 · 26 min
GameBurst News - 3 May 2026
This week on GameBurst, the team covered a bumper week in gaming news — headlined by the news that Rebellion's post-apocalyptic British gem Atomfall is heading to television, with the Emmy-winning writers behind Fleabag attached to pen the series. It's a fitting creative match for a game that won Best British Game at this year's BAFTA Game Awards. Elsewhere, retro enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to: clamshell handhelds based on the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum are due in October at £109.99, complete with 25 built-in games and MicroSD expansion — with limited collector's editions bundled with reproduction issues of Crash and Zzap! magazine. RPG fans got a firm release date for Blood of the Dawnwalker — the dark fantasy debut from Witcher 3 veterans Rebel Wolves — confirmed for 3 September 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside ten minutes of atmospheric new gameplay footage. Nintendo's cinematic ambitions continue to grow, with Universal quietly confirming a third Nintendo and Illumination animated film for April 2028 — with a Donkey Kong spin-off widely speculated to be in the frame. In community news, Games Done Quick is heading to Europe for the first time, partnering with Gamescom in Cologne this August for a three-day charity speedrunning showcase benefiting Gaming for Democracy. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus subscribers can claim EA Sports FC 26 and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers from the start of May — and Xbox Game Pass users will welcome price cuts, with Ultimate now dropping to $22.99 per month, though new Call of Duty titles will no longer be included at launch. Pick of the Week this episode, Taylor recommended the YouTube channel Spinosnack — worth a look for gaming content with a distinctive edge. Join Gary, Jerome and Taylor again next Sunday for more video gaming news. #gameburst YouTube links from this episode: Taylor's Pick of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/@Spinosnack
April 26 · 36 min
GameBurst News - 26 Apr 2026
Xbox is rethinking its identity under new gaming chief Asha Sharma, with exclusivity strategy and Game Pass pricing both under review. Retro fans, meanwhile, have cause to celebrate: Retro Games Limited has launched the Spectrum White Edition to mark 44 years since the original ZX Spectrum, priced at £129.99 at Argos. Ubisoft had better news to share too — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is officially confirmed for 9 July 2026 — though the publisher also quietly axed Alterra, its Animal Crossing-inspired social sim, making it the seventh cancelled title of 2026. Nintendo revealed Splatoon Raiders for Switch 2, arriving 23 July, while Vampire Survivors studio Poncle confirmed 15 projects in development including new IP and licensed spin-offs. US hardware sales surged 69% year-on-year in March, largely on the back of the Switch 2's continued dominance. On Pick of the Week, Gary brought board game double-header Clans of Caledonia and Industria to the table, Jerome spotlighted Aether & Iron on PC, and the community weighed in via BlueSky — shoutouts to Leaps and Bounds, a nine-generation console history book, plus praise for Murderbot and Twisted Metal as proof that adaptations can genuinely land. #gameburst
April 19 · 41 min
GameBurst News - 19 Apr 2026
This week on GameBurst, the team digs into a packed fortnight for the industry, from blockbuster release confirmations to hardware surprises and the ongoing turbulence reshaping the games business. Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI remains firmly on course for its 19 November 2026 launch, with Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick confirming a summer marketing push — and developers moving swiftly to quash viral rumours of a third delay. Meanwhile, Playground Games has confirmed that its long-anticipated Fable reboot will arrive simultaneously on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and PC this autumn, breaking the franchise's historically Xbox-exclusive heritage and landing on Game Pass from day one. Two notable releases hit shelves this week: Capcom's sci-fi action title Pragmata and Nintendo's life simulator Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, both landing after years of anticipation. Nintendo also continues to build momentum around the Switch 2, with a Handheld Boost Mode update now enabling original Switch titles to run at 1080p in portable play, and Pokémon Champions dominating the eShop charts since its 8 April debut. Summer Game Fest 2026 is confirmed for 5 June at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with Geoff Keighley also announcing the return of Play Days and a new trade event, The Game Business Live. And in hardware news, UK outfit Blaze Entertainment has unveiled the Evercade Nexus — its most ambitious handheld yet — featuring a 5.89-inch IPS screen, dual analogue sticks, wireless multiplayer, and a bundled Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack, priced at £169.99 and due in October. On a more sobering note, Ubisoft has announced a significant corporate restructuring, with further cuts at its Paris headquarters. The news arrives against a backdrop of continued industry-wide contraction, with a Newzoo/GDC survey finding around 28% of developers had been laid off in recent times. For picks of the week: Gary spotlights board game 1822: The Railways of Great Britain and Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor; Jerome recommends The Rogue Prince of Persia and the Murderbot TV show on Apple TV; and Taylor highlights the Evercade VS-R alongside the excellent YouTube channel of Kim Justice. #gameburst YouTube links: Kim Justice: https://www.youtube.com/@Kim_Justice
March 29 · 37 min
GameBurst News - 29 Mar 2026
This week on GameBurst, the team digs into a turbulent moment for the games industry, with fresh blows to both big studios and beloved franchises. Epic Games confirmed it is cutting more than 1,000 jobs — its second major round of redundancies in three years — as Fortnite engagement continues to slide and spending outpaces income. CEO Tim Sweeney was clear that AI had no role in the decision. Meanwhile, Nintendo has reportedly slashed Switch 2 production by a third following disappointing US holiday sales, with a thin software line-up taking much of the blame. In France, four Nacon-owned studios — including Spiders, Cyanide, and Kylotonn — have filed for judicial reorganisation following their parent company's own insolvency earlier this year, putting more than 320 jobs at risk across some of the country's most recognisable development teams. On a brighter note, Life is Strange: Reunion launches today, bringing Max and Chloe's decade-long story to a close with a complete, non-episodic experience. Mojang, meanwhile, had a big week: Minecraft Dungeons II was announced for autumn 2026, and a £50m Minecraft-themed land is heading to Chessington World of Adventures in 2027 — rollercoaster included. The GDC rebranded itself as the Festival of Gaming and welcomed Hideo Kojima back to the keynote stage for the first time in five years. In Pick of the Week, Gary shares his experience of his first live DJ set in Southampton, Jerome has been deep in Magic the Gathering: Commander, and Taylor picked up Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor – Deluxe Edition. #gameburst 🔗 Links from this episode: Epic Games — Today's Layoffs Nintendo Switch 2 production cuts — Game Developer Nacon studio insolvencies — Game Developer Life is Strange: Reunion — VGC Minecraft Dungeons II — Shacknews Minecraft World at Chessington — ITV News London GDC Festival of Gaming — Game Developer

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