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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.

  1. hace 8 h

    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

  2. 21 jun

    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

  3. 14 jun

    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

  4. 7 jun

    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

  5. 24 may

    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

  6. 17 may

    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

  7. 3 may

    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

  8. 26 abr

    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

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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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