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GameBurst
by 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.
Episodes
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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GameBurst News - 15 Mar 2026
In a week dominated by big announcements and bigger surprises, GameBurst returns for its weekly roundup of all things video gaming. Microsoft lifted the curtain on Project Helix at GDC 2026, its next-generation console powered by a custom AMD SoC and promising significant advances in ray tracing...
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GameBurst News - 8 Mar 2026
This week on GameBurst, the team unpacks a turbulent few days for the games industry. Sony has reportedly reversed its strategy of simultaneous PC and console releases, returning first-party titles to a period of PlayStation exclusivity — a significant shift that analysts believe is designed to...
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GameBurst News - 1 Mar 2026
In this week's episode of GameBurst, we navigate a particularly turbulent period for the video game industry, marked by significant leadership shifts and mounting legal pressures. We lead with the executive upheaval at Xbox, where the sudden departures of stalwarts Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond…
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GameBurst News - 22 Feb 2026
In this week's episode of GameBurst, we cast a critical eye over a turbulent period for the gaming industry. The news is dominated by Sony's strategic pivot, as the company confirms a remastered trilogy of the original God of War titles alongside the surprise release of the 2D prequel, Sons of...
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GameBurst News - 1 Feb 2026
In this week's episode of GameBurst, we examine a series of significant disruptions across the video gaming industry, from retail collapses to industrial action. We report on the high-street stalwart GAME, which has reportedly filed for administration, potentially ending its long-standing…
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GameBurst News - 25 Jan 2026
This week on GameBurst, we dissect a turbulent week for the gaming industry, led by Ubisoft's sweeping "portfolio reset" which has seen the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake axed alongside the closure of several studios. While the French publisher pivots toward a new…
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GameBurst News - 18 Jan 2026
New #gameburst: Chloe Price returns in Life is Strange, Sophie Turner is Lara Croft, and Sony purges the PS Store. Plus, picks including Indiana Jones and The Outer Worlds 2. Pre-order James Batchelor's Pokemon history book now! Pre-order "The History of the Pokemon Games" by James Batchelor: Pen…
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GameBurst News Special - 21 Dec 2025
In an era where digital landscapes are as much about the cultural zeitgeist as they are about mechanics, GameBurst's "Pick of the Year" special provides a refreshing, if eclectic, snapshot of the 2025 gaming world. From the administrative whimsy of Two Point Museum to the looming cinematic dread…
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GameBurst News - 7 Dec 2025
Total War: Medieval III confirmed! Sony links with Left 4 Dead co-creator for a new shooter, and Amazon is building a "unified universe" for Tomb Raider. Plus, Dan Houser compares open-world games to Dickens. #gameburst
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GameBurst News - 30 Nov 2025
PS5 leads Black Friday sales + LEGO Horizon Adventures hits PS Plus day one. Nintendo acquires Bandai Namco Singapore & expands Switch Online classics. Valve confirms next Steam Machine will not be subsidised. Plus: Xbox Crocs & Yakuza 0 delisting. #gameburst Links People make games (Youtube) -...
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GameBurst News - 9 Nov 2025
The gaming world felt the tremor of resolution this week as Epic Games and Google settled their landmark Android lawsuit, concluding a five-year legal battle over mobile app store practices. Meanwhile, the digital landscape received a blast from the past: Springfield's finest, The Simpsons, have...
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GameBurst News - 2 Nov 2025
The latest GameBurst podcast unpicks the week's biggest story: Halo: Campaign Evolved, the Unreal Engine 5 remake of the seminal shooter, is officially coming to PlayStation 5 alongside Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2026. The team breaks down the implications of this massive news for the industry....
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GameBurst News - 19 Oct 2025
This week's GameBurst podcast dives into the big talking points shaping the video game landscape. We dissect the phenomenal, yet technically troubled, launch of Battlefield 6, which has smashed sales records despite widespread player complaints about bugs and exploits. The conversation then…
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GameBurst News - 5 Oct 2025
This week, the GameBurst podcast delves into the biggest stories shaking up the video game industry. We'll unpack the blockbuster $55bn buyout of Electronic Arts, the controversial 50% price hike for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and the cancellation of a new Dungeons & Dragons game at Starbreeze.…
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GameBurst News - 28 Sep 2025
The latest GameBurst podcast is here with a deep dive into the biggest stories from the world of video games. This episode covers the latest reveals from the Tokyo Game Show and the recent Sony State of Play event. Get the scoop on the newly revealed Marvel's Wolverine gameplay and its 2026…
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GameBurst News - 14 Sep 2025
This week on GameBurst: Ubisoft's Far Cry focus, a new difficulty mode for Elden Ring Nightreign, Battlefield 6's BR, and RE games reportedly heading to Switch 2. Plus, our picks of the week! #gameburst Links The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship...
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GameBurst News - 31 Aug 2025
Gamescom 2025 shattered attendance records, Tim Sweeney blames devs for Unreal Engine 5 performance issues, and Capcom's RE Engine gets new hair tech. We've got all the news plus our picks of the week! #gameburst
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GameBurst News - 10 Aug 2025
PS5 sales hit 80.3m, Switch 2 sells 5.82m units with Mario Kart World flying off shelves. Microsoft celebrates Rare's 40th and unveils new Game Pass titles. Plus, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond still on track for 2025. Tune in! #gameburst Links What Really Happened to Anthem? (Part 1 2011 - 2017) -...
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GameBurst News - 27 Jul 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 breaks sales records; Zelda Switch 2 editions impress. Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy set nets $200m. FF14 patch 7.3 arrives soon. New Resident Evil film details, 2XKO's competitive edge, and The Last of Us script book. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers patch incoming. #gameburst
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GameBurst News 20-Jul-2025 REDUX
GameBurst: UK's Online Safety Act looms, King replaces staff with AI, PS5 restock, Zelda movie cast, Virtuos layoffs, Gamescom 2025 boom, and Cyberpunk 2077's self-driving cars. Plus, our top game and show picks! #gameburst
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GameBurst News - 6 Jul 2025
This week, delve into Microsoft's sweeping gaming division overhaul, including significant layoffs and the cancellation of anticipated titles like Perfect Dark and Everwild. Discover the groundbreaking move of Helldivers 2 launching on Xbox, marking Sony's first major title crossover with full...
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GameBurst News - 15 Jun 2025
Gameburst recaps Summer Games Fest: Resident Evil Requiem & 007 First Light excite, but Microsoft's Xbox Ally sparks controversy as a 'cash grab,' signaling a pivot from hardware. Switch 2 impresses with performance. #gameburst
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GameBurst News - 8 Jun 2025
GameBurst News: This week: Switch 2 launch issues, new PS Plus/Game Pass games, reveals for 007, Thief VR, Nioh & Lumines! Plus, our Picks of the Week. #gameburst Links https://www.thedelhi.com/restaurant.html BlueSky @xantiriad.bsky.social @jeromemci.bsky.social @taylornova.bsky.social
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GameBurst News - 25 May 2025
Sony revamps PlayStation Stars, Hellblade 2 hits PS5, Atomfall sequel talks, new Game Pass titles, Patel exits Obsidian for Netflix, Switch 2 accessibility & Nintendo at Gamescom 2025. Plus our top picks of the week! #gameburst
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GameBurst News - 18 May 2025
Switch 2 pre-orders live on My Nintendo Store UK! Analysts predict Nintendo console dominance. New PS Plus games incoming, PS5 sales hit 77.8m. GTA 4 port rumoured & Kingdom Hearts 4 screens revealed. #gameburst
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GameBurst News - 11 May 2025
Xbox Dominates PS5 Charts, Grand Strategy Returns, and Nostalgia Hits High Gear This week's gaming landscape sees intriguing shifts and anticipated returns, as discussed on the latest GameBurst Podcast. In a surprising turn, all of last month's best-selling titles on Sony's PS5 were published by...
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GameBurst News - 27 Apr 2025
This week, Nintendo admitted it might struggle to make enough Switch 2 consoles to meet demand in Japan. Good news for TV gamers: Microsoft's Xbox cloud gaming app is now on newer LG smart TVs. In hardware news, Funstock has stopped taking orders from US customers for things like the Evercade due...
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GameBurst News - 20 Apr 2025
Lots happening in the gaming world! Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream selected games they own directly to their consoles without installing them first. Big news for Game Pass subscribers: Grand Theft Auto 5 is returning, and its Enhanced Edition is debuting on PC Game Pass.…
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GameBurst News - 23 Mar 2025
Microsoft's Game Pass is getting Atomfall, and Croc's remaster is landing on all consoles April 2nd! Plus, the Xbox Adaptive Joystick is here, Starfield on PS5 looks more likely, and the KOTOR remake is still happening. For our GameBurst podcast picks, Gary's loving Two Point Museum, Jerome's...
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GameBurst News - 16 Mar 2025
Big week in the gaming world! Ubisoft might be setting up a new part-owned company for its big games, and we're hearing rumors that Bethesda's Oblivion remake is coming soon! Plus, PlayStation Plus is getting Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and Moon Studios is now independent with their new…
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GameBurst News - 9 Mar 2025
Gaming news this week! 🎮 You can now lease a PS5 in the UK! 🇬🇧 Xbox Insiders are reporting factory resets after an update 😬. Microsoft dropped their March Game Pass titles! 🚀 Warhammer 40k devs say they're NOT making it a live service game! 😅 Cities: Skylines 2 console release is delayed...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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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