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Tamagotchi meets horror? Sign us up.

@obleakgames.bsky.social's In Full Bloom demo gives players a first taste of the Mouth’s relentless appetite ahead of the game’s Q3 2026 launch.

Learn more with this marvellous bit of coverage we nabbed in @rockpapershotgun.bsky.social: bit.ly/4thu5gn

Now she’s back at her desk, much to our delight and very much to her dismay.

Want to help her post holiday blues? Get in touch and ask about her trip! While you're at it, you can chat about our games PR and marketing: bit.ly/big-games-ma...

Over the past three weeks, Megan has been gallivanting across São Paulo, Florianópolis, Garopaba, Gramado, and Buenos Aires.

From soaking up pre-carnival festivities to sandboarding to her heart’s content, it’s safe to say she’s had the trip of a lifetime.

Picture this: you’ve got three weeks to travel anywhere in the world. Where are you heading?

For Megan, the answer was Brazil and Argentina. And thankfully, she didn’t have to imagine it...

Take a look at what the team has been cooking up. Grand Designs, eat your heart out.

We’ve shown you ours, now show us yours. C’mon, it’s only fair 👇

If you’re anything like us, you’ve lapped up the latest Animal Crossing: New Horizons update 🏨

As is customary, we’ve been dissecting it in our banter chat. The biggest topic of conversation? Hotel rooms. And the return of Resetti, of course.

What’s causing a spike in female players in India and MENA 3?

Trick question. If you didn’t know the answer, then we just weeded you out as someone who hasn’t watched the latest episode of The Weekly Download.

To avoid such embarrassment moving forward, watch last week’s instalment: bit.ly/4k3EBUd

Yodo1’s new licensing intelligence platform just earned a nod from @gamesbeat.bsky.social 👀

IPVerse analyses data from 20,000 brands, 15,000 live games, and real-time fan buzz to eliminate high-stakes guesswork in global game licensing.

Read the coverage we secured: bit.ly/4a3Qu8b

We talk about The Weekly Download a lot. But don’t worry, we haven’t abandoned The Daily Download.

If you want even more bang for your buck, sign up for our daily newsletter that helps you become a games industry genius in mere minutes.

It’s free, so the ROI is pretty good: bit.ly/big-games-ma...

Buckle in, readers. This week’s newsletter is a biggie.

This week, Ubisoft stayed in the headlines thanks to a slew of project cancellations and a lawsuit filed by ex-Assassin’s Creed boss Marc-Alexis Côté.

Read The Weekly Download for more on Ubisoft, Valve, and Netflix Games: bit.ly/4jZCCAn

Defy fate and roll the dice with Baronyx Games' dark fantasy dungeon crawler, The Fortress⚔️

A gothic realm of procedural peril and high-stakes dice-based combat awaits. Ascend the tower on Steam from 23 January.

Looking for a review? Check out this one we secured in Try Hard Guides: bit.ly/49MrVwi

Alex is back judging The Very Big Indie Pitch today ⚾

If you’re at @pocketgamercom.bsky.social Connects London, be sure to pop by and see what the best and brightest indie developers have to offer the world of PC and console.

More deets available here: www.bigindiepitch.com/event/the-ve...

Switch players, assemble!

Nintendo Switch 2025 Year in Review is now live, and our team has been busy comparing their playtime. Here’s a handful of our results for you to dissect and judge, as per Wrapped tradition.

What does your Nintendo Switch Wrapped look like? Share below 👇

Like to set up a meeting of your own? We can’t guarantee it’ll be in Paris, but we can promise to bring our games industry goodness: bit.ly/big-games-ma...

Salut from BGM’s biggest skivers 🇫🇷

Yesterday, James and John decided to sack off work and go on a jolly to Paris instead. The cheek of it!

maybe that’s not entirely true. They most definitely went to Paris, but it was for a new business meeting, not a Ferris Bueller style day off.

Has The Traitors got you feeling like you could solve a mystery? If so, our client has just the title you're looking for.

Put on your thinking cap for Clue: Murder by Death, a classic whodunnit with a narrative twist.

Investigate Cocodrolo Games new title: store.steampowered.com/app/2608420/...

Hypocrites? Us? Never.

Following the launch of LEGO’s new SMART Play System, Alex and Tom discussed how LEGO is most definitely just for children. Yup. No AFOLs here.

Interested in global games industry news? Join our team every Friday for a new episode of The Weekly Download: bit.ly/3Lv3Phm

We look forward to it!

Fancy a natter at Pocket Gamer Connects London?

James, John, and Alex will be attending there on January 19 & 20.

If you’re heading to the big smoke, let’s skip the small talk and schedule a proper meeting instead.

Head on over to @meettomatch.bsky.social to make it official: bit.ly/3Nakpnh

Yesterday, we kicked off the new year with an in-person strategy session.

Our team met to discuss plans for 2026, throw ideas around, and catch up after the Christmas break.

Safe to say we’re now feeling ready for the year ahead. Are you? Get in touch to see how we can help: bit.ly/big-games-ma...

Ready to level up your knowledge of the video game industry in 2026?

The Weekly Download is the definitive weekly podcast on the video games industry, brought to you by Big Games Machine.

If it's shaping the future of gaming, you'll find the lowdown here: bit.ly/3MYoKd3

Right, time to get back in the saddle.

Our team is ready to hit the ground running after the holidays.

If you're in the market for top-notch games PR and marketing, look no further. You've found Big Games Machine.

Start the year strong. Get in touch: bit.ly/big-games-ma...

In case Twixmas has caused you to lose all concept of time, it’s only a matter of hours before 2026 🎆

Thank you to all our clients and games industry chums for their support throughout 2025. We think you’re all rather brilliant.

See you next year.

Looking for your games industry fix over the Christmas break?

Satisfy your curiosity with our report, Gamers and Geek Culture: What Gamers Spend On and Why 🕹️

Go on, indulge your nerdy side 👉 bit.ly/48J7KAt

That’s it, we’re off! We’re officially signing off for Christmas 🎄

We’ll be back on 2 January. If you want to drop us a line over the festive period, feel free to get in touch: bit.ly/big-games-ma...

Who’s up for a Where’s Wally-esque challenge?

Give your brain a reset by finding our hidden video game characters in this pic from our Christmas do.

Found them all? Congratulations, you have successfully procrastinated! Now, get back to work, ya filthy animals.

This year, we’ve been to more events than you can shake a stick at.

GDC? Been there, done that. Nordic Game? Completed it. China Joy? You bet.

Whether you joined us for PAC-MAN at Develop:Brighton or soaked up the sun with us at Madeira Games Summit, cheers for chatting with us.

The theme of our Christmas bash was very much eat, drink and be merry.

The team tucked into a festive feast before making a serious dent in some cocktails. Secret Santa also showed up, delivering a sack of thoughtful gifts. No sign of Krampus, phew.

From our lot to yours, Merry Christmas!

Our Chinese website is now live 🇨🇳

Our new site serves as a central hub for all current and prospective Chinese clients, showcasing our services, case studies, team info, and more.

Welcome 👉 bit.ly/4pzs7VM

Don’t panic, but we’re about to drop the J word. You’ve been warned.

In JANUARY, Alex will once again be judging The Very Big Indie Pitch at @pocketgamercom.bsky.social Connects London.

Whether you want to pitch or just fancy attending, find out how you can get involved: bit.ly/48uCPYk