GameBurst News - 15 Mar 2026
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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 and neural rendering — though a consumer launch remains some way off, with developer kits not expected until 2027. Meanwhile, Nintendo took a different kind of swing, filing suit against the US government to reclaim tariff payments ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court in February. On the opposite...
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GameBurst News - 8 Mar 2026
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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 shore up the platform's appeal ahead of its next hardware cycle. In sadder news, Eurogamer faces a second round of layoffs under IGN parent company Ziff Davis, with senior editors, its video team, and staff behind the popular Outside Xbox YouTube channel among those affected. Meanwhile, Bungie has...
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GameBurst News - 1 Mar 2026
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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 have forced a swift pledge from new leadership to return the brand to its console hardware roots. The legal landscape for Valve also intensifies this week. The PC gaming giant is currently facing a dual-front battle: a lawsuit from the New York attorney general over alleged illegal gambling within loot...
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GameBurst News - 22 Feb 2026
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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 Sparta. However, this nostalgic revival is offset by the somber news of the closure of Bluepoint Games, the celebrated studio behind the Demon’s Souls remake, marking another casualty in a string of recent internal restructures at Sony. The industry also pauses to mourn Hideki Sato, the visionary...
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GameBurst News - 1 Feb 2026
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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 presence in British retail. Meanwhile, Valve faces a substantial £656m class action lawsuit in the UK over allegations of anti-competitive practices on its Steam platform. The programme also covers the four-day strike launched by Ubisoft unions in France over wages and return-to-office policies, and Jagex's...
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GameBurst News - 25 Jan 2026
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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 "Creative House" model, the UK sector finds cause for optimism with the unveiling of the 2026 Games Growth cohort, a government-backed initiative aimed at scaling thirty of the country's most promising emerging studios. We also explore the record-breaking success of Amazon's Fallout series and how a shift...
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GameBurst News - 18 Jan 2026
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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 & Sword: Waterstones:
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GameBurst News Special - 21 Dec 2025
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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 of A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, the panel’s selections underscore a medium that remains defiantly varied. Yet, the discussion transcends the screen; the inclusion of craft stouts, Welsh aqueducts, and DJ controllers suggests a community where gaming is merely one thread in a much broader, richer...
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GameBurst News - 7 Dec 2025
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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
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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) -
info_outlineNew #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 & Sword: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-History-of-the-Pokemon-Games-Hardback/p/57238
- Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-history-of-the-pokemon-games/james-batchelor/9781036100988