Hello, Shacknews!
We’re coming off an exciting World Series, a thrilling Tuesday election, and the release of *Hyrule Warriors*, so it’s been a great week. Let’s jump into another round of news, memes, and entertainment. This is the 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!
**Introducing Shackmaps:** Free interactive video game maps — now featuring *Pokemon Legends: Z-A*!
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### Weekend Gaming Highlights
Because it’s the weekend, go find yourself something to play! Here are some deals and events worth checking out:
– **Weekend Console Download Deals** for Oct. 31: Happy Halloween!
– **Weekend PC Download Deals** for Oct. 31: GOG is here to wrap up your week.
– Celebrate 10 years of *Brawlhalla*.
– Learn more about Lou, one of the key characters coming to *Code Vein 2*.
– Don’t forget that 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!
We also remember Burt Meyer, a Chicago toy designer behind classics like *Lite-Brite*, *Mouse Trap*, and *Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots*. Burt passed away on October 30 at the age of 99, leaving a joyful, generations-spanning legacy.
> *Chicago Sun-Times (@chicago.suntimes.com)*
> November 7, 2025 at 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 — nothing but the Hotfix 🏁
*#GDQueer* has raised a total of **$51,030** for [Lambda Legal](https://www.lambdalegal.org)! Thank you to everyone who made GDQueer possible and to everyone who tuned in and donated!
> *Games Done Quick (@gamesdonequick.com)*
> November 2, 2025 at 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 and you can catch them all at 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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That’s all for today’s *Evening Reading*. Have a fantastic weekend, and don’t forget to play something fun!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146741/evening-reading-november-7-2025
