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Halo Studios has announced it will be delivering the last major update to Halo Infinite this month

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Halo Infinite receives last "currently planned" major update
Halo Studio refocusing game's team to the "multiple Halo titles in development"
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November 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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BioWare has reiterated that the next Mass Effect game is still in development, and that it and parent company Electronic Arts "remain committed to telling more stories in this universe"

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BioWare confirms next Mass Effect game is still in development, "remains committed" to franchise
Team is "currently heads-down and focused exclusively on Mass Effect," says executive producer
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November 10, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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"All of the IP just scattered in the wind," says Acclaim CEO Alex Josef, explaining why Acclaim's old games aren't returning. "Some of that IP, there's just no access to it, no ability to get that back."

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What's going on with Acclaim?
Acclaim CEO Alex Josef explains the strategy behind acquiring the storied brand, and why they want to focus on indies
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November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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News-in-brief: PlayStation announces State of Play Japan for November 11

Special episode of presentation to spotlight game announcements and updates from Japan and Asia

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PlayStation announces State of Play Japan for November 11 | News-in-brief
Special episode of presentation to spotlight game announcements and updates from Japan and Asia
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November 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Ubisoft veteran Johannes Thimme has founded Quality Time Studio, a new developer based in Lower Saxony, Germany

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Ubisoft veteran establishes new developer Quality Time Studio
German-based developer is currently working on an original game prototype
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November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Nintendo has overreached with its attempts to patent basic gameplay mechanisms, which could damage key industry partners and risk Nintendo being "seen as unreliable or dishonest by patent authorities," says Rob Fahey.

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It's in the industry's best interest for Nintendo to lose its patent battle | Opinion
Nintendo has overreached with its attempts to patent basic gameplay mechanisms – it needs to rein in its lawyers before they do more damage
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November 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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BioWare has reiterated that the next Mass Effect game is still in development, and that it and parent company Electronic Arts "remain committed to telling more stories in this universe"

www.gamesindustry.biz/bioware-conf...
BioWare confirms next Mass Effect game is still in development, "remains committed" to franchise
Team is "currently heads-down and focused exclusively on Mass Effect," says executive producer
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 10, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Halo Studios has announced it will be delivering the last major update to Halo Infinite this month

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Halo Infinite receives last "currently planned" major update
Halo Studio refocusing game's team to the "multiple Halo titles in development"
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November 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Analysts, publishers, marketers, and journalists have offered their reactions to the delay of GTA 6. "Could the late arrival of GTA 6 have an impact on when next-gen consoles come to market?" asks Piers Harding-Rolls.

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The games industry reacts to the delay of GTA 6
Publishers, marketers, and journalists share how their plans will be affected by GTA 6 arriving in November
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November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) led protests outside the offices of Rockstar North and Take-Two Interactive in London and Edinburgh yesterday after accusations of union busting

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Workers affected by Rockstar layoffs protest outside offices in London and Edinburgh
"This is a community that's in shock and anger," says IWGB organiser Fred Carter
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November 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Analysts, publishers, marketers, and journalists have offered their reactions to the delay of GTA 6. "Could the late arrival of GTA 6 have an impact on when next-gen consoles come to market?" asks Piers Harding-Rolls.

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The games industry reacts to the delay of GTA 6
Publishers, marketers, and journalists share how their plans will be affected by GTA 6 arriving in November
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November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed for a second time, and is now expected to launch "beyond early 2026"

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Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra delayed for a second time
Upcoming action-adventure game now slated to launch "beyond early 2026"
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November 7, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Nintendo has overreached with its attempts to patent basic gameplay mechanisms, which could damage key industry partners and risk Nintendo being "seen as unreliable or dishonest by patent authorities," says Rob Fahey.

www.gamesindustry.biz/its-in-the-i...
It's in the industry's best interest for Nintendo to lose its patent battle | Opinion
Nintendo has overreached with its attempts to patent basic gameplay mechanisms – it needs to rein in its lawyers before they do more damage
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Games industry veteran Alyssa Kollgaard has put together a tool called Publisher Pathfinder, which guides developers towards publishing partners and investors that match their game's needs.

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Publisher Pathfinder is a new tool to help developers find publishing partners and investors
Styled as an old-school text adventure game, the tool includes a database of nearly 800 companies
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November 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Take-Two Interactive has published its second quarter financial results, reporting significant increases in revenue and net bookings

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Take-Two Q2 net bookings "vastly exceed expectations" to $1.96bn
Firm reports "the best second quarter of net bookings" in its history, revises outlook for the full financial year
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November 7, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) led protests outside the offices of Rockstar North and Take-Two Interactive in London and Edinburgh yesterday after accusations of union busting

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Workers affected by Rockstar layoffs protest outside offices in London and Edinburgh
"This is a community that's in shock and anger," says IWGB organiser Fred Carter
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November 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Discord extends Family Center features to help parents "learn more about how your teen spends their time on Discord"
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Discord extends Family Center features to help parents "learn more about how your teen spends their time on Discord"
Discord is adding new tools and features to its Family Center.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick on upending the industry's 2026 plans: "At the end of the day, it's our responsibility to do the right thing for our consumers" www.gamesindustry.biz/strauss-zeln...
Strauss Zelnick "not in the least" bit worried about GTA 6 delay: "We're feeling really good about it"
Take Two released a strong set of financial results today, but with one big spoiler: GTA 6, the game that is expected t…
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November 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed for a second time, and is now expected to launch "beyond early 2026"

www.gamesindustry.biz/marvel-1943-...
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra delayed for a second time
Upcoming action-adventure game now slated to launch "beyond early 2026"
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 7, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Games industry veteran Alyssa Kollgaard has put together a tool called Publisher Pathfinder, which guides developers towards publishing partners and investors that match their game's needs.

www.gamesindustry.biz/publisher-pa...
Publisher Pathfinder is a new tool to help developers find publishing partners and investors
Styled as an old-school text adventure game, the tool includes a database of nearly 800 companies
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Take-Two Interactive has published its second quarter financial results, reporting significant increases in revenue and net bookings

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Take-Two Q2 net bookings "vastly exceed expectations" to $1.96bn
Firm reports "the best second quarter of net bookings" in its history, revises outlook for the full financial year
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November 7, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick on upending the industry's 2026 plans: "At the end of the day, it's our responsibility to do the right thing for our consumers" www.gamesindustry.biz/strauss-zeln...
Strauss Zelnick "not in the least" bit worried about GTA 6 delay: "We're feeling really good about it"
Take Two released a strong set of financial results today, but with one big spoiler: GTA 6, the game that is expected t…
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November 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Discord extends Family Center features to help parents "learn more about how your teen spends their time on Discord"
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Discord extends Family Center features to help parents "learn more about how your teen spends their time on Discord"
Discord is adding new tools and features to its Family Center.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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GTA 6 delayed six months to 26th November 2026 for "additional polish", still shipping in same financial year

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GTA 6 delayed to 26 November 2026 for "additional polish"
Take Two Interactive has delayed GTA 6 for a second time, moving next year's biggest release back six months to 26th No…
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November 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Square Enix announces mass layoffs as "restructuring" plan pulls development from "overseas"
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Square Enix announces mass layoffs as "restructuring" plan pulls development from "overseas"
Square Enix is implementing a "fundamental restructuring", pulling resources away from "overseas" development studios a…
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November 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM