The Weekly Download
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 Big Games Machine.
Join industry veterans Tom and Alex as they use their expertise and industry knowhow to help you speedrun through the last seven days in gaming. We cover everything: massive mergers, studio shake-ups, indie success stories, and the latest strategic plays from the biggest studios.
If it's shaping the future of gaming, you'll find the lowdown here.
The Weekly Download
Latest Episodes
The Weekly Download: GTA VI’s Netflix Paywall & Square Enix Thanks Switch 2 Success
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:
Roblox Loses $70B In Market Value as Nintendo Profit Surges in 2026!
The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry.Hosted by industry experts, Tom and Alex, we break down the most intriguing, complex, and vital dev...
Game Layoffs Surge 78% in 2026 & EA CEO Gets $38M Payout
This week's story:Layoffs will affect 14,259 people by the end of 2026