After a fast-paced evening of community management and copywriting, she made sure to mingle with the best in the biz at the after-party. Alright for some.

If you’re looking for BAFTA-worthy social media work, get in touch with our team:
bit.ly/big-games-ma...

Did you use social media to keep up with the BAFTA Games Awards last week? Then you’ll have seen the work of our Social Media Manager 🏆

Tamsin joined the BAFTA social team last Friday to assist with their YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and X coverage of the awards ceremony and red carpet.

Wish you could find the best games industry podcast, blogs, guides, and reports all in one place? Look no further than our Content Hub.

Okay, maybe we’re a LITTLE biased, but don’t knock it till you try it.

Here's all the resources you'll need to thrive in the games industry: bit.ly/4cN1oBF

Another day, another piece of client coverage.

Tied Company has launched its equity crowdfunding campaign for Stratos: The Gaming Sphere on the MyRestartup platform, and we’ve got people talking about it.

For more details, read the coverage we secured in @gamesbeat.bsky.social: bit.ly/426YAZW

Gooooooood morning! We’re your host, Big Games Machine, and this is The Weekly Download.

We’re interrupting your scheduled programming to bring you this week’s breaking games industry news.

Let’s go live to the scene: www.linkedin.com/pulse/bgm-we...

Looking for a change in career? Get your hands dirty managing a safari park in Zoo Life Simulator 🦒

The wait is over, and the enclosures are (mostly) secure. Hiraru Games’ new title has stampeded into Steam Early Access.

Find out more with the coverage we secured in PC Gamer: bit.ly/3PQoIpl

Now that you’ve had a chance to indulge in this year’s Easter chocolate, it’s time to reveal our Easter egg tier list.

We finished working early last week to complete this masterpiece as a team.

Some tears were shed over the placement of Creme Egg.

Where do your favourites sit in our ranking?👇

Eggs glorious eggssss, sweet, tasty and chocolate 🎶🐣

Place your bets on how long these Galaxy Ripple eggs will last in the hands of our chocoholic team.

We’re preparing for a wonderfully long weekend full of sugary treats and Sunday lunches. We’ll see you when we’re back on Tuesday. Ta-ra! 👋

We did it! Dora, the iconic bilingual heroine, is back.

Budge Studios, in partnership with Nickelodeon, has announced the worldwide launch of Dora: Explore and Play.

For more details, read the coverage we nabbed in Pocket Gamer: bit.ly/41C4ORh

G2A.COM has surpassed €12 Million in esports investment with the renewal of its long-term Echo Esports partnership 👏

Get the full scoop with the coverage we landed in @mcvdevelop.bsky.social: bit.ly/4swhZiz

Have you heard about the return of UNDERTALE? Good, that means we’ve been doing our job.

Our team’s been securing coverage right, left, and centre for UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony.

Get excited with the coverage we scored in @screenrant.bsky.social: bit.ly/47kA7na

If you’re missing any of the following six elements, let’s both save time and keep your money to yourself: bit.ly/3PLfIkZ

We don’t want your money if we can’t deliver great results, and we can’t achieve results if you’re not ready.

We’ve made it our mission to help you avoid the most common mistakes we see when companies hire a social media agency and find themselves woefully unprepared.

We prefer not to accept your money. Confused? Let us explain.

Sadly, some agencies specialising in B2B social media within the games industry will gladly take your money without checking if you’re truly prepared for social media.

SOHO Live is bringing UNDERTALE to concert halls across the world🎻

Curated by creator and composer Toby Fox, UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony takes you on an emotional musical journey through the Underground.

Read the coverage we secured in NME to find out how to score tickets: bit.ly/4ssfRIH

What’s your go-to arcade game?

Last week, we headed for an afternoon of retro gaming galore at NQ64. If you’re into Guitar Hero, pinball, arcade machines and retro consoles, you’ve gotta visit.

If you want to work with people who eat, sleep & breathe games, get in touch: bit.ly/big-games-ma...

Critics have scores, but who's scoring the critics?

That’s what Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke suggested: maybe video game reviewers should be reviewed themselves.

Every week, we chat through what’s been going on in the global games industry. Check out the rest of our episodes: bit.ly/4rJLwV3

Ready to press play on a career at Big Games Machine?

Join our team as a Games PR Account Manager.

If you live and breathe games and have 3+ years of experience in PR or a blended PR/marketing role, we want to hear from you.

Send your CV and cover letter to jobs@biggamesmachine.com.

Whether you’re searching for pointers on what to do before, during, or after the show, we’ve got you covered: bit.ly/4rVoYAX

And most importantly, how do you craft a pitch that’ll make you stand out from the competition?

The answer to all of those questions is planning, and in our blog, we’ll guide you step-by-step on how to create a PR strategy that maximises your game trade show PR impact.

PR isn’t just about what happens at the show. It also includes the planning and networking you do in the weeks leading up to the event.

How do you decide which game trade show to attend?

How can you connect with the right influencers and media?

All packed for #GDC next week? Make sure you’re fully prepared with our Ultimate Guide to Game Trade Show PR.

Many exhibitors at game trade shows underestimate the value of PR and believe that simply showing up is enough...

How did the Fallout TV series impact PC game sales from 2024-2026?

G2A.COM's new data analysis examines how sales of the franchise’s PC games have been affected across both seasons.

Get all the nitty-gritty details in the coverage we secured with @mcvdevelop.bsky.social: bit.ly/4aUCZId

In honour of International Pokémon Day, we’re handing the Bluesky reins over to our in-house Pokémon trainer, Tom.

As part of Tom’s takeover, he’s put together a tier list of the best games he’s played, and his favourite Pokémon.

Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon by sharing your top picks below👇

Bummed that you missed out on Steam Next Fest?

Make sure you’re prepared for June with our 11 Steam Next Fest marketing strategies for success: bit.ly/4ka5N2y

After forking out on tickets, accommodation, and travel, the last thing you want to do is waste your trip to GDC.

Thankfully, we’re not going to let you do that. Not on our watch.

Check out our Ultimate Guide to Game Trade Show PR: bit.ly/4rVoYAX

Going to GDC? Great. Now let’s make sure you survive it.

Our Ultimate Guide to Game Trade Show PR takes you through everything you’ll need to do before, during, and after the show.

Available to get your mitts on now: bit.ly/4rVoYAX

Whodunnit? After 7 hours of transfixed gameplay, @gamesradarplus.bsky.social is still trying to figure that one out…

Clue: Murder by Death is doing exactly what a good detective game should: keeping players guessing.

Don your deerstalker and read the coverage we landed: bit.ly/4rerB0M

Ready to meet two new heroes? @pocketgamerbiz.bsky.social certainly was.

Duet Night Abyss has debuted a major new update with Huaxu: The Wind Awakening - Chapter II, and it’s got the press talking.

Have a nosy at the coverage we bagged in PG.biz: bit.ly/4rQdjU8

New to B2B marketing in the global video games industry?

Our beginner's guide offers all the essential insights you need to promote your products or services successfully. It's your go-to resource for navigating B2B marketing in video games.

As always, it’s on the house: bit.ly/3OmWJg1