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:

• Fortnite to raise V-Buck prices to "help pay the bills"
• Games with loot boxes will now receive a PEGI 16 rating
• Sony is running a dynamic pricing experiment on PlayStation Store
• Mega Man's voice actor won't reprise role over contract concerns
• Sega says strong reviews for its recent games aren’t translating to sales

Hosted by industry experts Tom and Alex, 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.eurogamer.net/fortnite-raising-v-buck-and-pack-prices-march-2026
• https://www.gamesindustry.biz/games-with-loot-boxes-will-be-rated-pegi-16-from-june-as-part-of-sweeping-changes-to-the-age-rating-system
• https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-is-reportedly-running-a-dynamic-ab-pricing-experiment-on-playstation-store
• https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/mega-mans-voice-actor-says-he-wont-be-returning-in-dual-override-over-non-union-contract-concerns
• https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sega-says-strong-reviews-for-its-recent-games-isnt-yet-translating-to-better-sales/