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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 crossplay. We also examine the sharp decline in video game spending among young Americans, Riot Games' controversial decision to allow gambling sponsors in esports, and the UK's National Videogame Museum's presence at World Expo 2025. Plus, hear about the "Stop Killing Games" initiative reaching 1 million signatures and Don't Nod's recent layoffs. Our "Pick of the Week" segment features Luthier, Civolution, and an Elden Ring Night Reign update, alongside Clair Obscur Expedition 33 and Rematch. Finally, we tackle listener feedback on playing Game Pass games without a PC or Xbox Series X, and ponder Sony's similar offerings. #gameburst

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

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

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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

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

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 rival Xbox, further blurring console battle lines. This trend continues with the news that another major Microsoft franchise, Gears of War, will make its debut on PlayStation later this year with a revamped edition of the original game.

Paradox Interactive has officially lifted the veil on 'Project Caesar', confirming widespread speculation that it is indeed Europa Universalis 5, heralding what the developers are calling a "new era for grand strategy." Meanwhile, Rockstar's GTA 6 trailer has shattered records, becoming the biggest video launch of all time and surpassing even Hollywood behemoths like Deadpool and Wolverine, despite a potential release pushed to 2026.

Subscribers to Xbox Game Pass can look forward to a robust May, with a fresh wave of titles including day-one releases such as Doom: The Dark Ages and Revenge of the Savage Planet. Fans of historical action have cause for celebration too, as the highly anticipated sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, titled Ghost of Yōtei, is set to launch on October 2, 2025, nearly five years after the original. Finally, a dose of 90s nostalgia is incoming with Crystal Dynamics' cult classic Gex and its two sequels being bundled for a multi-platform release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC on June 16th. #gameburst

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 to ongoing trade issues.

Blast from the past: The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion remaster is out, and fans are happy to find that famous mistaken voice line is still included! Plus, reports suggest the classic arcade racer OutRun might be getting a movie adaptation.

Stick around for our Picks of the Week, where we chat about the Oblivion remaster (it's a hit with us!), the start of Andor Season 2, and more!

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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.

Elsewhere, Nintendo added more classic SNES games to Switch Online. EA revealed the title for their upcoming Star Wars strategy game – Star Wars: Zero Company – with more details coming soon. FromSoftware showed off another character for the Elden Ring: Nightreign co-op game, and the creators of FTL have a new game coming to the Playdate handheld as part of its second season.

There's also continued buzz about a potential Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake, though nothing official from Bethesda yet. On a sadder note, UK retailer GAME is auctioning off items from its closed head office.

This week on the GameBurst podcast, we talked about Two Point Museum, Blue Prince, South of Midnight, Atomfall, and the YouTube series Gamechanger and HELLUVA BOSS.

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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 finished Avowed and is into Volcano Princess, and Taylor's deep into Jurassic World Evolution 2. #gameburst

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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 game, No Rest for the Wicked. Also, looks like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle might drop on PS5 on April 17th!

On this week's GameBurst podcast, we talked about Avowed, Two Point Museum, the Void War Demo, and Jurassic World Evolution. Sorry about the slight echo in the first 5 minutes of the podcast! We're working on fixing that for next time. #gameburst