Hello, Shacknews readers!
We’re coming off an exciting World Series, a thrilling Tuesday election, and the release of *Hyrule Warriors*, so it’s been a good week. Let’s jump into another round of news, memes, and entertainment in this Friday edition of Evening Reading.
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### In Case You Missed It at Shacknews:
– **Virtua Fighter 5 REVO World Stage** devs discuss the release and bridging the gap to the next game.
– Square Enix confirms layoffs and studio closures as it restructures its Western business.
– *Operation: Infinite* will be *Halo Infinite*’s last major content update.
– Internal Meta documents suggest that 10% of its 2024 revenue came from fraudulent ads.
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### Your Weekly Reminder
Don’t forget to check out **Shackmaps**, our growing collection of video game maps designed to enhance your gameplay experience! We now have *Pokemon Legends: Z-A* available for free interactive exploration.
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### Weekend Fun!
Because it’s the weekend, go find yourself something to play! Here are some highlights:
– **Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 31:** Happy Halloween!
– **Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 31:** GOG has great deals to help wrap up your week.
– Celebrate 10 years of *Brawlhalla*.
– Learn about Lou, one of the key characters coming to *Code Vein 2*.
– And don’t forget—you can try out *Kirby Air Riders* this weekend!
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### Other Stuff From The Internet!!!
#### Today in Bubbletron
Be sure to play *Bubbletron* today!
#### Remembering Burt Meyer
Toy man Burt Meyer, a Chicago toy designer behind classics like Lite-Brite, Mouse Trap, and Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, passed away on October 30 at the age of 99. Burt left behind a joyful, generations-spanning legacy.
> Chicago Sun-Times (@chicago.suntimes.com) — November 7, 2025, 10:01 AM
> “A true legend for many generations of humans. RIP to a great man.”
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### How Was Your Day?
Zelda has been busy with nothing but the hotfix!
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### Community Spotlight: Games Done Quick Queer (GDQueer)
🏁 TIME 🏁
*GDQueer* has raised a total of **$51,030** for [Lambda Legal](https://www.lambdalegal.org)! Thank you to everyone who made GDQueer possible, as well as everyone who tuned in and donated. Remember, you are loved and you are welcome here. 💙🏳️🌈
> Games Done Quick (@gamesdonequick.com) — November 2, 2025, 10:15 PM
> Congratulations to GDQ on a successful first *Games Done Queer*, raising $51,030 for Lambda Legal! GDQ’s Hotfix shows air every week—you can catch them all on the Games Done Quick Twitch account.
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### This Week in Chucknews
Chuck makes his first ManningCast appearance of the season.
*IT’S STILL REAL TO ME, DAMMIT!*
Not every day you see a giant dude punch straight through a door.
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### Tonight in Video Game Music
With more *Pikmin 4* on the way, let’s check out the latest from OC ReMix.
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Enjoy your weekend, and as always, happy gaming!
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