The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry. 

This week's headlines:

• Google unveils AI game engine called Project Genie
• Valve delays the Steam Machine, citing rising RAM/SSD costs and global shortages
• PS5 and Switch 2 both suffer decline in holiday sales despite positive outlook

Hosted by industry experts Tom and Alex, we break down the most intriguing, complex, and vital developments of the week to keep you informed.

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Links to today’s talking points:

• https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/google-rolls-out-prototype-of-project-genie-an-ai-tool-which-generates-playable-worlds/
• https://www.eurogamer.net/game-companies-see-share-prices-plummet-following-the-launch-of-googles-very-limited-virtual-world-generator-project-genie
• https://www.theverge.com/games/873777/roblox-ai-world-models-real-time-dreaming-4d-creation-tools
• https://www.eurogamer.net/valve-admits-its-steam-machine-and-steam-frame-will-be-delayed-due-to-ram-and-storage-price-surges
• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japans-nintendo-maintains-annual-operating-profit-forecast-2026-02-03/
• https://thisweekinvideogames.com/news/playstation-5-consoles-sales-hit-92-1-million-though-holiday-sales-decreased-in-2025/
• https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/indie-publisher-pixel-doors-launches-with-a-recoup-first-mindset
• https://insider-gaming.com/console-sports-games-cant-escape-pc-growth/
• https://www.polygon.com/iron-lungs-movie-markiplier-box-office-delisted/