The Weekly Download
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The Weekly Download
Valve announces the Steam Machine, ARC Raiders' faces AI voice acting backlash & EA navigates PR nightmare over Veterans Day Pack
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 Headlines:
- Valve announces the Steam Machine
- ARC Raiders' controversial use of AI voice actors
- EA and The Game Awards navigate fresh PR nightmares
Hosted by industry experts Jack and Tom, we break down the most intriguing, complex, and vital developments of the week to keep you informed.
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Stories mentioned in this episode can be found below:
- https://www.gamesindustry.biz/epics-tim-sweeney-wades-into-the-arc-raiders-ai-row?mc_cid=10381475b8&mc_eid=a70eb334cb
- https://www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/as-clair-obscur-expedition-33-gets-snubbed-at-the-2026-grammys-assassins-creed-and-journey-composer-says-hed-happily-trade-places-with-the-rpg/?mc_cid=c599d0f956&mc_eid=a70eb334cb
- https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-experiences-h1-sales-increase-ps5-reaches-84m-in-lifetime-sales?mc_cid=10381475b8&mc_eid=a70eb334cb
- https://www.gamereactor.eu/rumour-league-of-legends-2-could-arrive-as-soon-as-next-year-1631783/?mc_cid=10381475b8&mc_eid=a70eb334cb
- https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-announces-12-veterans-day-pack-for-battlefield-6-but-proceeds-wont-be-donated/1100-6536113/?mc_cid=1e2d517951&mc_eid=a70eb334cb
- https://kotaku.com/sony-announces-cheaper-ps5-thats-only-for-japan-2000643085?mc_cid=1e2d517951&mc_eid=a70eb334cb
- https://automaton-media.com/en/news/krafton-launches-voluntary-resignation-program-for-employees-as-it-transforms-into-an-ai-first-company/?mc_cid=74e9d4c05c&mc_eid=a70eb334cb
- https://stevivor.com/news/the-game-awards-future-class-alumni-feel-neglected-program-wont-return-for-second-year/?mc_cid=74e9d4c05c&mc_eid=a70eb334cb
- https://www.gamereactor.eu/kingdom-come-deliverance-ii-surpasses-four-million-copies-sold-1633133/?mc_cid=74e9d4c05c&mc_eid=a70eb334cb