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.
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August 9, 2026
<p data-path-to-node="1">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 shifts continue to reshape beloved franchises, with Game Freak abandoning its turn-based traditions for a soulslike apocalypse in Beast of Reincarnation, and House House returning with cooperative sandbox antics in Big Walk.</p> <p data-path-to-node="2">In this episode of our weekly podcast, Gary, Jerome, and Taylor dive deep into these monumental industry tremors, alongside our regular features and Picks of the Week—including discussions on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Wingspan Pocket, and The Odyssey. Tune in as we dissect the week's biggest headlines and pressures shaping modern digital entertainment. #gameburst</p> <h3 data-path-to-node="3">Links</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="4"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,0,0"><a class="ng-star-inserted" href= "https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-game-pass-lineup-august-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved= "0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjfi4nM34yWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQzwE">Eurogamer: Xbox Game Pass Lineup August 2026</a></p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,1,0"><a class="ng-star-inserted" href= "https://www.eurogamer.net/halo-studios-layoffs-campaign-evolved" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved= "0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjfi4nM34yWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ0AE">Eurogamer: Halo Studios Layoffs</a></p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,2,0"><a class="ng-star-inserted" href= "https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-biggest-new-game-releases-of-august-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved= "0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjfi4nM34yWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ0QE">GameSpot: Biggest New Game Releases of August 2026</a></p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,3,0"><a class="ng-star-inserted" href= "https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/58ad66d20503b1387fe14f88c6b9df605549daa5" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved= "0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjfi4nM34yWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ0gE">Final Fantasy XIV Lodestone</a></p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,4,0"><a class="ng-star-inserted" href= "https://www.gamesindustry.biz/events/gamescom-2026" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved= "0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjfi4nM34yWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ0wE">GamesIndustry.biz: Gamescom 2026</a></p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,5,0"><a class="ng-star-inserted" href= "https://insider-gaming.com/top-games-coming-august-2026/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved= "0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjfi4nM34yWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ1AE">Insider Gaming: Top Games Coming August 2026</a></p> </li> </ul>
July 26, 2026
<p data-path-to-node="1">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, Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has posted a formidable three million sales in its opening week, underscoring an enduring commercial appetite for modernized heritage titles alongside Bethesda's ambitious Fallout roadmap and Jagex's expanding ambitions for RuneScape.</p> <p data-path-to-node="2">In this week's episode, hosts Gary Blower, Jerome, and Taylor weigh in on these macro industry shifts before turning to their individual highlights. Their weekly picks span the hardware charm of the Super Pocket Rare edition and HERO GP, the indie allure of Vampire Crawlers, and a sharp retrospective on Batman Beyond's rogues' gallery. #gameburst</p> <h3 data-path-to-node="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Featured YouTube Links</span></h3> <ul data-path-to-node="4"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="4,0,0"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">Casually Comics - Was Inque Batman Beyond's Best Villain?</span>: <a class="ng-star-inserted" href= "https://www.google.com/search?q=https://youtu.be/hepnxhWZI-w%3Fsi%3D2YY1yQ_5cHtgCIwk" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved= "0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj01fLmnumVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgAM">https://youtu.be/hepnxhWZI-w?si=2YY1yQ_5cHtgCIwk</a></p> </li> </ul>
July 19, 2026
<p data-path-to-node="1">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</p> <p data-path-to-node="2">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.</p> <p data-path-to-node="3">YouTube Link:</p> <ul data-path-to-node="4"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,0,0">Why Curiosity Beats Talent | Frieren & Maomao: <a class="ng-star-inserted" href= "https://www.google.com/search?q=https://youtu.be/gviNk85q-_0%3Fsi%3DgbXvRHpQ8cizpIhT" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved= "0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi_p7bjrd6VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQlAE">https://youtu.be/gviNk85q-_0?si=gbXvRHpQ8cizpIhT</a></p> </li> </ul>
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