The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry.

This week’s headlines:

• Sony won't be bringing any more single-player games to PC
• Nintendo denied touchscreen-specific patent in Pocketpair fight
• Wizards of the Coast ends partnership with Giant Skull

Hosted by industry experts, Alex Beech and Yaz Brookes, we break down the most intriguing, complex, and vital developments of the week to keep you informed.

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Links to today’s talking points:

• https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-wont-be-bringing-any-more-single-player-games-to-pc-says-playstation-studios-boss
• https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-pocketpair-palworld-touchscreen-patent
• https://www.gamesindustry.biz/wizards-of-the-coast-ends-partnership-with-giant-skull
• https://www.gamesradar.com/games/adventure/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knights-metacritic-score-makes-it-the-best-rated-lego-game-ever-knocking-the-skywalker-saga-off-its-perch-after-4-years/
• https://automaton-media.com/en/news/capcom-expanded-its-workforce-by-over-200-employees-in-the-past-year-with-further-plans-for-upsizing/
• https://automaton-media.com/en/news/krafton-says-it-was-actually-able-to-raise-birth-rates-among-its-employees-through-60k-usd-per-newborn-incentive-and-other-measures/