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 Jack and Tom 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
2025: The Year AAA Faltered and AI Took Over the Games Industry
The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry.
To mark the final episode of 2025, we wanted to take a look back at the year that was and tackle the year’s biggest stories, from the rise of generative AI to the explosion in UGC content and the troubles facing AAA studios.
This Year’s Headlines:
- The rise of generative AI and the industry’s response
- Another year of layoffs, mergers, and major acquisitions
- Triple A faltered as indies, and UGC exploded in popularity
Hosted by industry experts Jack and Megan, we break down the most intriguing, complex, and vital developments of the year to keep you informed.
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