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Xantiriad (Gary)
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Gary Blower - father, husband, gamer, dj, podcaster. Switch: SW-1158-5049-2805, PSN, XBL BGG = Xantiriad
This week: Ubisoft undergoes a "major reset," cancelling its Prince of Persia remake, while UK indie talent gets a government boost. Plus: the success of "one-sitting" games and Fallout's TV triumph. #gameburst

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GameBurst: GameBurst News - 25 Jan 2026
This week on GameBurst, we dissect a turbulent week for the gaming industry, led by Ubisoft’s sweeping "portfolio reset" which has seen the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake axed...
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January 25, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Played Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/42... #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com app
Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock
Become part of Prague’s legacy by assembling the majestic and intricate Orloj.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:01 PM
January 19, 2026 at 7:46 PM
New #gameburst: Chloe Price returns in Life is Strange, Sophie Turner is Lara Croft, and Sony purges the PS Store. Plus, picks including Indiana Jones and The Outer Worlds 2. Pre-order @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social Pokemon history book now! gameburst.libsyn.com/gameburst-ne...
GameBurst: GameBurst News - 18 Jan 2026
New #gameburst: Chloe Price returns in Life is Strange, Sophie Turner is Lara Croft, and Sony purges the PS Store. Plus, picks including Indiana Jones and The Outer Worlds 2. Pre-order James Batchelor...
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January 19, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Rebirth
Rebuild old lands in a lush, hopeful future.
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January 4, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Eldritch Horror
Investigators trek across the globe to stop the Ancient One apocalypse.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Played 1846: The Race for the Midwest today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/17... #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com app
1846: The Race for the Midwest
Finance, build, and run railways in the American Midwest.
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January 1, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Played 1846: The Race for the Midwest today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/17... #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com app
1846: The Race for the Midwest
Finance, build, and run railways in the American Midwest.
boardgamegeek.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Our "Pick of the Year" special is here! From Two Point Museum to A Quiet Place, we dive into the best games, tech, and cultural moments that defined 2025. Join the GameBurst crew for an eclectic wrap-up of the year in gaming. #gameburst gameburst.libsyn.com/gameburst-ne...
GameBurst: GameBurst News Special - 21 Dec 2025
In an era where digital landscapes are as much about the cultural zeitgeist as they are about mechanics, GameBurst’s "Pick of the Year" special provides a refreshing, if eclectic, snapshot of the 2025...
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December 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Played Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/42... #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com
Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock
Become part of Prague’s legacy by assembling the majestic and intricate Orloj.
boardgamegeek.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We are not recording #gameburst this week but plan to record an end of year special next week. What are your picks of the year - on any topic?
December 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Total War: Medieval III confirmed! Sony links with Left 4 Dead co-creator for a new shooter, and Amazon is building a "unified universe" for Tomb Raider. Plus, Dan Houser compares open-world games to Dickens. #gameburst gameburst.libsyn.com/gameburst-ne...
GameBurst: GameBurst News - 7 Dec 2025
Total War: Medieval III confirmed! Sony links with Left 4 Dead co-creator for a new shooter, and Amazon is building a "unified universe" for Tomb Raider. Plus, Dan Houser compares open-world games to ...
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December 7, 2025 at 10:08 AM
PS5 leads Black Friday sales + LEGO Horizon Adventures hits PS Plus day one. Nintendo acquires Bandai Namco Singapore & expands Switch Online classics. Valve confirms next Steam Machine will not be subsidised. Plus: Xbox Crocs & Yakuza 0 delisting. #gameburst
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GameBurst: GameBurst News - 30 Nov 2025
PS5 leads Black Friday sales + LEGO Horizon Adventures hits PS Plus day one. Nintendo acquires Bandai Namco Singapore & expands Switch Online classics. Valve confirms next Steam Machine will not b...
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November 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Apologies for the lack of #gameburst podcasts the past two weeks. There has been a lot going on in life outside the pod and we have not been able to get one recorded. Hopefully back to normal this week.
November 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Played Dune: Imperium – Uprising today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/39... #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com app
Dune: Imperium – Uprising
Deploy agents, build your deck, and engage in strategic battles to control Arrakis.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Played Next Station: London today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/35... #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com app
Next Station: London
Draw tube lines to cross the Thames and connect London.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Played The Old King's Crown today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/35... #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com app
The Old King's Crown
Out-manoeuvre your rivals as you vie for control of an ancient, crumbling kingdom.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Played Viticulture Essential Edition today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/18... #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com app
Viticulture Essential Edition
Create the most prosperous winery in Italy from the Tuscan vineyard you've inherited.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Played Terraforming Mars today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/16... #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com app
Terraforming Mars
Compete with rival CEOs to make Mars habitable and build your corporate empire.
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November 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM