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Key stories so far
- Red Dead Redemption 2 has now sold about 89 million copies
- Skydance Games confirms it is scaling down projects after layoff reports
- Pokémon GO Mega Banette Counters and Weakness (Nov 16-24)
- Take-Two Q2: GTA 6 Pre-Orders Beat Plans, Q3 Guided to $3.5B
- GOG Black Friday 2026: No Sale Announced, Deals Live Now
- Top Eleven Formations and Tactics: 12 Setups and Settings
Live updates
Red Dead Redemption 2 has now sold about 89 million copies
Insider Gaming reports that Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold 89 million units since its 2018 launch, putting it close to 90 million. The outlet notes that only Tetris, Minecraft and GTA 5 have passed 100 million, and says Rockstar's western is now the fourth best-selling game of all time by its count. The figure arrives ten days before Grand Theft Auto 6 launches on November 19.
Source: Insider Gaming
Skydance Games confirms it is scaling down projects after layoff reports
PC Gamer reports that Skydance Games said it has "made the difficult decision to scale down some of our projects" after employees posted on LinkedIn that they had been let go. The outlet says the number of affected staff is unspecified, though one laid-off artist's post listed more than 25 colleagues, and one programmer said most of her team was cut. The division was formed from Paramount's two Skydance studios and is publishing PlatinumGames' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin; PC Gamer says the status of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is unclear.
Source: PC Gamer
Pokémon GO Mega Banette Counters and Weakness (Nov 16-24)
Mega Banette is weak to Ghost and Dark. Mega Raids run Nov 16-24: best counters, budget picks, Mega Energy rewards, catch CP and shiny status.
Take-Two Q2: GTA 6 Pre-Orders Beat Plans, Q3 Guided to $3.5B
Take-Two says GTA 6 pre-orders are far above expectations and guides Q3 net bookings to $3.35B-$3.5B. Q2 bookings fell 18% to $1.60B; FY27 outlook held.
GOG Black Friday 2026: No Sale Announced, Deals Live Now
GOG has not announced a Black Friday 2026 sale as of Nov 9. Here are the 12 GOG promos live now, with end times in UTC and Eastern, up to -95%.
Top Eleven Formations and Tactics: 12 Setups and Settings
12 Top Eleven formations with the mentality, passing, pressing and marking settings for each, plus how to pick one from the Match Preview before a game.
Palworld Admin Commands: Full List, Setup and What Works
All 13 official Palworld admin commands for dedicated servers: set AdminPassword, type /AdminPassword in chat, then use each command, with examples and fixes.
Animal Crossing Switch 2 Edition: $4.99 Upgrade, What's New
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition is $64.99 and the Upgrade Pack $4.99. What is new, what update 3.0 gives everyone, and how saves work, per Nintendo.
AMD says a fix is coming for an Adrenalin utility that users say wears SSDs
PC Gamer reports that some AMD GPU owners say an Adrenalin driver utility, atieclxx.exe, causes constant disk writes that cost about 1% of SSD health a month; one user measured 19.5 GB of writes in 12 hours, and the outlet's own tester could not reproduce it. An AMD representative on Reddit said the issue should be fixed in Adrenalin 26.11.1, expected later this month with no exact date. The reports date the bug to Adrenalin 26.7.1 from June.
Source: PC Gamer
Beholder IV announced for PC, a double-agent follow-up to the dystopian series
Publisher Alawar has announced Beholder IV for PC via Steam as part of the series' 10th anniversary, according to Gematsu. Per its Steam description, you play a young Ministry official secretly working for the underground, spying on colleagues, stealing documents and hiding evidence when police search your apartment. No release date or price was listed in Gematsu's report; the original Beholder is 90 percent off to mark the anniversary.
Source: Gematsu
Tripwire Interactive lays off 36 staff while Maneater 2 and Killing Floor 3 work continues
Tripwire Interactive, the studio behind Killing Floor and Maneater, announced a workforce reduction on November 9, according to Insider Gaming. The outlet reports 36 people are affected, the studio's second round this year after layoffs in March, for a reported 59 in 2026. Tripwire called it "not an easy decision, but unfortunately a necessary one" and said its focus remains on Maneater 2, ongoing Killing Floor 3 work and its Tripwire Presents publishing label.
Source: Insider Gaming
Golden Joystick Awards 2026: How to Watch on Nov 11 (6pm GMT)
The Golden Joystick Awards 2026 stream live Nov 11 at 18:00 UTC (10am PST, 1pm EST) from London. Where to watch, who hosts, and the Game of the Year nominees.
Clash Royale King vs. King Season: Events, Dates, Crown Series
Clash Royale's King vs. King season: King of Cards runs Nov 9 to Dec 7, Giant and Mirror Evolutions, Royal Market and Crown Series Duel rules and rewards.
Bandai Namco says it made visual assets for the Ocarina of Time remake
Bandai Namco Studios has stated on its website that it was commissioned to create some of the visual assets and artwork for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, including characters, terrain, animations, cutscenes and UI, Nintendo Life reports. Nintendo released the game on November 5, 2026. It follows Monolith Soft's earlier confirmation that it also worked on the remake.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy gets a January 28, 2027 launch date
Owlcat Games has announced that its party-based cRPG Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy launches January 28, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG, according to Gematsu. A Switch 2 version is planned for a later date. The current beta for founders closes on January 7, and Founder's Packs stay on sale until early January.
Source: Gematsu (citing Owlcat Games)
Capcom's Resident Evil games sold another 5 million copies from July to September
Capcom's updated Platinum Titles list shows the Resident Evil series added roughly 5 million units between July 1 and September 30, 2026, according to Push Square. Resident Evil 4 led with 1.1 million (17.1 million lifetime), followed by Resident Evil 2 at 600,000 (20.3 million) and Resident Evil Requiem at 500,000 (8.5 million). Push Square notes Resident Evil 2 is closing in on Monster Hunter World, which added 100,000 to its 22.5 million total.
PS5 Pro Black Friday 2026: No Deal Yet, $899 Price and Dates
Sony hasn't announced a PS5 Pro Black Friday 2026 deal. The Pro is $899 on PS Direct and out of stock; last year's offer was $100 off. What to watch.
FragPunk Farlands Early Access: Free PvPvE Delivery Mode
FragPunk's Farlands mode is in Global Early Access on PC and console: a persistent PvPvE delivery game with five-day server cycles. Here is how it works.
Garden Tower Defense Codes (November 2026): 4 Candy Codes
4 Garden Tower Defense Candy codes, checked Nov 9 at 15:54 UTC: WEB and SKELETON are on every list. Plus how to redeem them in the Shop and which are expired.
A Little to the Left gets a free Switch 2 Edition with 120fps, out today
Developer Max Inferno and publisher Secret Mode have released A Little to the Left – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition to mark the tidying puzzler's fourth anniversary, Nintendo Life reports. It adds 120fps, Mouse Mode controls, faster loading, a visual boost and USB mouse and keyboard support, and is a free upgrade for owners of the Switch 1 version. The original sold for 12.99 pounds / 14.99 dollars, and a patch for Daily Tidy mode and Seeing Stars DLC puzzle issues is also on the way.
Source: Nintendo Life
Square Enix says Nier: Automata's 366 GB install bug is fixed
Nier: Automata's ballooned PC install size has been resolved, according to PC Gamer. The official Nier account said the team had identified the cause and fixed it, apologising for the inconvenience; the game had jumped from roughly 50 GB to 366 GB after an update last Friday. Square Enix has not explained what went wrong, and the earlier workaround was to untick the DLC packs on Steam before installing.
Source: PC Gamer
Skydance's games division reportedly begins layoffs, at least 30 staff affected
Insider Gaming reports that layoffs began last week in the games division of the newly formed Skydance after its Warner Bros. Games acquisition, citing multiple employees. The outlet understands at least 30 people were let go, though it believes the real number is higher; staff posts on social media describe most of one gameplay engineering team being cut. Insider Gaming says none of the known cases come from the former Warner Bros. Games studios, and that Skydance has not commented.
Source: Insider Gaming
Blox Fruits Update Log: 30.1 Live, No Next Update Date Yet
Blox Fruits is on Update 30.1 (Halloween, Oct 31). No next update date is announced yet (checked Nov 9, 14:57 UTC). Update 30 recap and a dated update history.
GTA 6 Festival: Miami, Nov 21, Lineup and Ticket Lottery
Rockstar's GTA 6 Festival is on November 21 at Mana Wynwood in Miami, with Travis Scott, Cardi B and Justice. Tickets are by DICE lottery, open now.
My Talking Tom Friends Tips: Coins, Bus Tokens, Mini-Games
Earn more coins in My Talking Tom Friends: how bus trips, Bus Tokens, sticker pages and 7 mini-games pay out, plus skill-star tips. Checked Nov 9, 2026.
GTA San Andreas Cheats: PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch Codes
GTA San Andreas cheats for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch: 72 codes for money, weapons, jetpack and vehicles, cross-checked on November 9, 2026.
BLG beat T1 3-1 to reach the Worlds 2026 final against Gen.G
Bilibili Gaming defeated T1 3-1 in the Worlds 2026 semi-finals, according to Insider Gaming, ending Faker's long run of best-of-five wins over LPL teams. BLG will face Gen.G in the Grand Final on Saturday, November 14, at the Barclays Center in New York. A win would give the LPL its first Worlds title since EDG in 2021.
Source: Insider Gaming
Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor lays off more staff
Video Game Chronicle reports, citing a Bespin Bulletin report, that several Bit Reactor developers have posted on LinkedIn this week that they were laid off. One of them, environment artist Ryan Lopez, said he was cut after a three-month furlough. It is not yet clear how many people are affected; the studio had furloughed around 80% of its staff before the game's August release and began bringing some back last month, and we have not seen a statement from Bit Reactor on these layoffs.
Source: VGC
Blizzard raises dungeon kill XP by 50% in WoW: Forever after player feedback
Blizzard community manager Kaivax said on the official WoW forums that a hotfix deployed at about 11:05 PST on November 8 increased kill experience in dungeons by 50%, with the stated aim of making repeat dungeon runs feel better. The change follows heavy player criticism of dungeon leveling speed on the forums since the Forever launch.
Source: Blizzard Forums
Nvidia Board Launches Independent Probe Into CEO Jensen Huang
Nvidia's board opened an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang on Nov 8. Here is what Nvidia's statement says and what outlets report.
Jailbreak Codes (November 2026): 2 Working, Seasons Removed
Two Jailbreak codes are confirmed by Bloxodes, Destructoid and the wiki (checked Nov 9, 12:24 UTC). How to redeem them and why Seasons are gone.
Fortnite XP Maps Codes (Nov 2026): 5 Maps + Level-Up Tips
Five Fortnite XP map codes from Destructoid's Nov 9 list, what each pays, and Epic's own boosts: Mastery Monday starts 14:00 UTC, Gold Sprite Nov 22.
Factorio Ratios Cheat Sheet: Furnaces, Power, Science
One yellow belt needs 30 drills and 48 stone furnaces; 1 boiler runs 2 steam engines. Furnace, assembler, science and power ratios for Factorio 2.1, in tables.
LEGO and Nintendo tease the next 'Adults Welcome' Mario set: "Hatching soon"
A new post in the Nintendo Today app teases the next LEGO Super Mario set for adults with a close-up of brick-built eyes and a snout and the line "Hatching soon", Nintendo Life reports, and the outlet reads it as a Yoshi build. The full set has not been shown, and no price or release date has been given. Nintendo Life notes earlier sets in the range have been expensive, with the Mario Kart sets at £149.99 and £159.99.
Source: Nintendo Life
Selfridges opens GTA 6 pop-up store in London with 60+ items, including a £2,500 jacket
Selfridges has opened a Grand Theft Auto 6 activation at its Bond Street store in London and put the merchandise on sale online on Monday morning, VGC reports. The range runs from £5 shot glasses to a £2,500 Goodtime State Varsity Jacket, and VGC says more than half the items are exclusive to Selfridges. VGC reported online queues of more than 100,000 people at publication, with some items said to be sold out.
Source: VGC
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and Dynasty Warriors: Origins confirmed for PS Plus Game Catalog
Sony's Japanese PlayStation Blog says the PS Plus Game Catalog will add Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake in November 2026 and Koei Tecmo's Dynasty Warriors: Origins in December 2026, both for PS5. The details appeared in a post about the new PlayStation Portal model in Japan, and Push Square notes that Game Catalog additions are usually the same worldwide, though the global lineup has not been confirmed. The full November 2026 PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup is due on Wednesday, November 11.
Source: PlayStation Blog Japan
RAID Shadow Legends Codes (November 2026): 3 to Try
RAID Shadow Legends codes in November 2026: EPYRE and PP500 are listed by two trackers, RAIDOWEEN by one. Plarium's own new-player codes have expired.
Warframe Codes (November 2026): MOVEMBER2026 + 8 More
Digital Extremes' only new code is MOVEMBER2026, free until Nov 30. Eight more codes are listed by trackers; here is how to redeem and which are disputed.
Games Like Gossip Harbor: 12 Merge Games With a Story
Merge Mansion, Love & Pies, Cook & Merge, Merge County and 8 more story-driven merge games like Gossip Harbor, with store ratings and age labels.
Plants vs Brainrots Codes (November 2026): 5 Working Codes
5 Plants vs Brainrots codes agreed by Bloxodes, TechWiser and GamesRadar (checked Nov 9, 08:54 UTC), how to redeem them and when the next update lands.
Rise of Kingdoms Codes (November 2026): 8 to Try Now
Rise of Kingdoms codes checked Nov 9, 2026: 8 are listed active by two trackers and 5 more by one. Status table, expired codes and how to redeem in game.
Toxic Commando Game Pass Nov 12: Tiers, Crossplay, Price
Toxic Commando joins Game Pass on Nov 12 per Xbox Wire: Ultimate, Premium and PC tiers, 4-player co-op, and Steam's $19.99 price as checked on Nov 9.
Da Hood Codes (November 2026): 7 Active + How to Redeem
7 Da Hood codes that Bloxodes and Destructoid both list as active (checked Nov 9, 06:39 UTC), worth 5.1M cash in total, plus how to redeem them.
Fortnite Zero Build Ranked: How Points Work and Tips
Zero Build ranked moves on placement and eliminations, and later kills count more. What Epic confirms, what sources dispute, and tips for this season.
DREADMOOR Release Time and Price: 1 PM UTC, $19.99 Planned
DREADMOOR enters Steam Early Access Nov 9 at about 1 PM UTC (5 AM PT). Planned price $19.99, Windows only, 6-12 months in Early Access. Times by region.
Square Enix announces Dragon Quest RPG: The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle for iOS and Android
Square Enix has announced a new Dragon Quest game for mobile, titled Dragon Quest RPG: The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle, according to Gematsu. It is planned for iOS and Android, and Square Enix describes it as the next adventure in the Dragon Quest series. More details, including an announcement trailer, are due on November 10 at 3:00 a.m. PT (6:00 a.m. ET, 20:00 JST); no release date or price has been shared yet.
Source: Gematsu
Steam Machine Price: $1,049 for 512GB, $1,349 for 2TB
Steam Machine costs $1,049 (512GB) or $1,349 (2TB), $79 more with a Steam Controller. Valve sells it by reservation; see the PS5 and Steam Deck price gaps.
Pokémon GO Shadow Tornadus Counters and Weakness (Nov 16-Dec 1)
Shadow Tornadus is weak to Electric, Ice and Rock. Raid window Nov 16 to Dec 1, weekends: top counters, budget picks, Purified Gems and 100% IV catch CP.
Brookhaven Gamepasses: All 18 Prices and What They Unlock
Every Brookhaven RP gamepass on sale today with its Robux price, what it unlocks, the Sept 25 price cuts and the 10-minute free try-out. Checked Nov 9, 2026.
Minecraft Calcite Blocks: Pillar, Bricks, Recipes (26.4)
Minecraft calcite gets 12 new blocks in 26.4 Snapshot 7: pillar, polished and brick sets, recipes, where calcite generates, sulfur cube use. Checked Nov 9.
Jackbox Games says it will not use generative AI to replace its writers and artists
Jackbox CEO Mike Bilder told PC Gamer that the comedy, writing and art in the studio's games are all made by people, and the company has no intention of changing that. He said AI can be powerful for tooling and research, but that Jackbox has no plans to replace people-made editorial and art with generative assets. The interview took place during a visit to the studio's Chicago headquarters, and Jackbox Party Pack 12 launched on October 14.
Source: PC Gamer
Warhammer Blood Bowl slips from 2026 into early 2027
Publisher Slitherine says Warhammer Blood Bowl will no longer launch in 2026, announcing the delay at its Dominion Days showcase in Berlin. According to PC Gamer, the studio said the playtest feedback convinced it that the game "needs to be as polished as possible." No new release date or price has been given; the game's Steam page still listed Q4 2026 when we checked. Slitherine also confirmed the new Tomb Kings and Bretonnians factions will come to the base game for free, and Blood Bowl 3 owners will be upgraded at no cost and keep their paid teams and cosmetics.
Source: PC Gamer
Blox Fruits Tier List (November 2026): All 42 Ranked
All 42 Blox Fruits ranked with prices and three outlets' tiers side by side. Buddha, Dough and Tiger are S on all three lists; checked Nov 9, 00:52 UTC.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Codes (November 2026): None Active Now
No Pokémon TCG Pocket gift codes are confirmed active on Nov 9. How the Gift Code site works, plus free packs, Wonder Pick and mission rewards you can use now.
