
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 | 1136 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesGamesLeisure | |||

The latest GameBurst podcast unpicks the week's biggest story: Halo: Campaign Evolved, the Unreal Engine 5 remake of the seminal shooter, is officially coming to PlayStation 5 alongside Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2026. The team breaks down the implica... more
This week's GameBurst podcast dives into the big talking points shaping the video game landscape. We dissect the phenomenal, yet technically troubled, launch of Battlefield 6, which has smashed sales records despite widespread player complaints about... more
This week, the GameBurst podcast delves into the biggest stories shaking up the video game industry. We'll unpack the blockbuster $55bn buyout of Electronic Arts, the controversial 50% price hike for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and the cancellation of a... more
The latest GameBurst podcast is here with a deep dive into the biggest stories from the world of video games. This episode covers the latest reveals from the Tokyo Game Show and the recent Sony State of Play event. Get the scoop on the newly revealed... more
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Catch up with the gaming news every Sunday right here.
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.
Damned essential listening.
This is the best of the best gaming podcasts
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
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
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Apple Podcasts | #226 |
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GameBurst launched 15 years ago and published 1136 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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