Tired of lengthy gaming podcasts that seem to never end? GameBurst is a short, sharp, bitesize chunk of audible bliss that delivers weekly video gaming news plus monthly quizzes, reviews, roundtable debates, and tabletop games; all in just 30 minutes.
Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 1132 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisureGames |
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
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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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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. Wuchan... more
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Sit down with a coffee, maybe a workout or even get those creases out with some next level ironing all while listening to the crew break down the news.
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No one wants to hear people eat, smoke or vape.
Gameburst used to be the gold standard for news and topics however, I’m afraid to say that there now appears to be a general negative attitude from the majority of the team members. I find it very hard to listen now and often turn off when some of the presenters dismiss news items for no valid reason. Also, I’m the last person to give advice on sound quality and what to do on a podcast, but the sound of someone lighting a cigarette or smacking their lips too close to the mic is very distracting.... more
Gameburst doesn't bludgeon you with rambling chatter about video games, they keep it concise with a rotating panel of participants. A great antidote to the majority of other gaming podcasts
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