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 descended upon Fortnite in a huge crossover event, turning the battle royale map into a delightfully absurd animated town.

In hardware news, Nintendo's Switch 2 is cementing its place in history, reportedly having sold an astronomical 11 million units since its June debut, outpacing the PlayStation 5's launch success. Not all news was celebratory, however, as Rockstar Games disputed allegations that staff firings were linked to union activity, bringing the contentious issue of workers' rights back into sharp focus.

Finally, while Arc Raiders climbs to the top of the OpenCritic charts as the highest-rated multiplayer shooter, fans are finding solace in the unexpected return of therapeutic gameplay with the release of PowerWash Simulator 2. Hear Gary, Jerome, and Taylor dive into these headlines, plus their personal picks including Hades 2 and the board game The Old Kings Crown, on the latest GameBurst Podcast.

Links

• https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/357873/the-old-kings-crown
• https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429405/orloj-the-prague-astronomical-clock

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. Plus, hear their latest Picks of the Week, covering everything from the colossal scale of Essen Spiel 2025 to the new Devolver Digital title, Ball x Pit.

Listen to the full news round-up now. #gameburst

• Ball x Pit: https://www.devolverdigital.com/games/ball-x-pit

• Time Flies: https://timeflies.buzz/

• Road to Empress Lets Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMYnV3EIIrA&t=8265s

• Taylor's Pick (YouTube channel): https://www.youtube.com/@DamiLeeArch

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 pivots to the origins of its rival, as industry veteran Vince Zampella makes the provocative claim that Call of Duty only came into existence due to poor management at Electronic Arts. We also mourn the loss of a design titan, Tomonobu Itagaki, the acclaimed creator of the Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden series. The crew looks at the newly confirmed, horror-heavy PlayStation Plus line-up, the enduring debate over the $100 price tag for Grand Theft Auto 6, and the persistent rumours of a 2027 launch for the next generation of consoles, the PS6 and the new Xbox.

Finally, our picks of the week span the nostalgic return of Yooka-Replaylee, the mythological intensity of Hades 2, and the feudal intrigue of Ghost of Yotei.

Listen now to catch all the news and debate.

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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.

Tune in as we also discuss the surprising return of the classic Prototype, a new K-Pop crossover for Fortnite, and the end of an era as Rock Band 4 gets delisted. Plus, the team shares their picks of the week, including a look back at classic fighting games and the portable retro experience of the Evercade SuperPocket.

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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 release window, plus confirmation that Forza Horizon 6 will be set in Japan. The show also features a look at the remastered cyberpunk classic
• Deus Ex and the surprise addition of Bruce Lee to Hitman: World of Assassination.
• Other highlights include new details about the single-player campaign for Battlefield 6 and the casting of Gemma Chan in the upcoming 007: First Light game.
• The hosts also share their "Pick of the Week," with Jerome highlighting the games Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist and Hollowknight: Silksong, as well as the video "Beast Wars Is Shakespeare: The Value of Garbage Media".

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 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436217/the-lord-of-the-rings-fate-of-the-fellowship
• The Disco Elysium Saga Keeps Getting Worse - PMG Documentary- https://youtu.be/lZEAs6M1wts?si=qA6hNTZwzGdNXN77

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

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

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• What Really Happened to Anthem? (Part 1 2011 - 2017) - https://youtu.be/9_QY8F8z_4c?si=cGZLvR5yeM0lDCcp

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

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