{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"GameBurst News - 29 Mar 2026","description":" This week on GameBurst, the team digs into a turbulent moment for the games industry, with fresh blows to both big studios and beloved franchises.  Epic Games confirmed it is cutting more than 1,000 jobs \u2014 its second major round of redundancies in three years \u2014 as Fortnite engagement continues to slide and spending outpaces income. CEO Tim Sweeney was clear that AI had no role in the decision. Meanwhile, Nintendo has reportedly slashed Switch 2 production by a third following disappointing US holiday sales, with a thin software line-up taking much of the blame.  In France, four Nacon-owned studios \u2014 including Spiders, Cyanide, and Kylotonn \u2014 have filed for judicial reorganisation following their parent company's own insolvency earlier this year, putting more than 320 jobs at risk across some of the country's most recognisable development teams.  On a brighter note, Life is Strange: Reunion launches today, bringing Max and Chloe's decade-long story to a close with a complete, non-episodic experience. Mojang, meanwhile, had a big week: Minecraft Dungeons II was announced for autumn 2026, and a \u00a350m Minecraft-themed land is heading to Chessington World of Adventures in 2027 \u2014 rollercoaster included. The GDC rebranded itself as the Festival of Gaming and welcomed Hideo Kojima back to the keynote stage for the first time in five years.  In Pick of the Week, Gary shares his experience of his first live DJ set in Southampton, Jerome has been deep in Magic the Gathering: Commander, and Taylor picked up Thomas &amp;amp; Friends: Wonders of Sodor \u2013 Deluxe Edition.  #gameburst   \ud83d\udd17 Links from this episode:  Epic Games \u2014 Today's Layoffs  Nintendo Switch 2 production cuts \u2014 Game Developer  Nacon studio insolvencies \u2014 Game Developer  Life is Strange: Reunion \u2014 VGC  Minecraft Dungeons II \u2014 Shacknews  Minecraft World at Chessington \u2014 ITV News London  GDC Festival of Gaming \u2014 Game Developer  ","author_name":"GameBurst","author_url":"http:\/\/www.gameburst.co.uk\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40655460\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200229170"}