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The Day in Games

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The smaller news of the day, one line each, in our words, with a link to whoever reported it first. The bigger stories get a full page. Times are in UTC.

  1. Weird

    Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories turns 22 on November 11, based on the 2004 release date in Famitsu's retrospective; its battles used decks of attack, magic, and item cards. Famitsu

  2. Weird

    9to5Google reports a Reddit user got the Ocarina of Time remake working on a Poco F7 Ultra at roughly 15 FPS, while generated frames made it appear closer to 30 FPS. 9to5Google

  3. Weird

    PC Gamer tested a GTA 5 mod that drops people over Los Santos, but found the effect stopped after one burst and would not restart. PC Gamer

  4. Weird

    IGN says 28 minutes of Halo: Dreamcast Evolved footage shows campaign and multiplayer running on a Dreamcast, though the fan port remains unfinished. IGN

  5. Player rights

    Nintenderos says some Amazon buyers report receiving standard Zelda: Ocarina of Time covers instead of foil covers; some also report full or partial refunds. Nintenderos

  6. Player rights

    Australian consumer group Choice gave Sony Interactive Entertainment a Shonky Award over digital purchases, warning that buyers get licenses rather than ownership, according to GamesRadar+. GamesRadar+

  7. Free games

    The free fan-made Dragon Ball Survivors browser game now has four-player co-op and 22 playable fighters, according to LEVEL UP. LEVEL UP

  8. Releases

    Vandal reports Konami has shown over four minutes of TAG FORCE GX gameplay ahead of its February 16, 2027 release, with the Switch 2 physical edition sold as a game-key card. Vandal

  9. Player rights

    Multiplayer.it says an unpublished EU draft would ban paid loot boxes and pay-to-win systems for minors, but the Commission has not presented the proposal. Multiplayer.it

  10. Releases

    According to GamesRadar+, Blizzard lowered player counts in crowded WoW: Forever zones, with a larger change under PvP rules to ease congestion. GamesRadar+

  11. Weird

    Red Dead Redemption 2 has passed 89 million copies sold, up two million in three months, while GTA 5 nears 235 million, according to Vandal. Vandal

  12. Free games

    Multiplayer.it says an Etrian Odyssey HD Steam key is 95% off at Instant Gaming after 22% Italian VAT; the deal covers the single-player PC game. Multiplayer.it

  13. Releases

    Arknights and Monster Hunter are teaming up again, 4Gamer.net reports, but Yostar has not announced a date or rewards for the new event. 4Gamer.net

  14. Weird

    Mojibake announced Test Your Luck: Gacha Simulator for PC in 2027, with gacha pulls funded by earned coins instead of real purchases, according to 4Gamer.net. 4Gamer.net

  15. Releases

    Nexus Mods now shows one mod per author in the New Mods view for 24 hours, but users can turn the limit off, according to Rock Paper Shotgun. Rock Paper Shotgun

  16. Free games

    Nintenderos says Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is discounted on the European Switch 2 eShop; players should check their local eShop for the current price. Nintenderos

  17. Releases

    Silent Hill 2 update 1.08 is live on PS5 and PS5 Pro, fixing visual flickering and an item pickup bug, according to Push Square. Push Square

  18. Prices

    Lifehacker reports that Woot lists the Nintendo Switch 2 at $469 instead of $499, saving buyers $30, though the price and availability may change. Lifehacker

  19. Releases

    Epic Games says Unreal Engine 5.9 Preview adds experimental Unreal Canvas tools for creating images, videos, and 3D meshes; no change to a playable game is established. Epic Games

  20. Releases

    According to 4Gamer.net, Nexon says ARC Raiders has sold over 17 million copies, with the Frozen Trail update helping bring players back and lift sales. 4Gamer.net

  21. Releases

    Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expects the pace of GTA content to change over the next decade, according to Eurogamer.de, but gave no GTA 7 release window. Eurogamer.de

  22. Rumors

    Xboxdynasty says reports point to a push for faster development of major Xbox franchises, but there is no evidence that The Elder Scrolls VI has an earlier deadline. Xboxdynasty

  23. Releases

    IGN Italia reports that the ARC Raiders studio is considering a permanent PvE mode after limited tests, which could let players avoid fights with other players, but the addition is not confirmed. IGN Italia

  24. Releases

    Famitsu says the winning fan-designed Mega Man: Dual Override boss will be revealed at TwitchCon 2026, with the design set to appear in the 2027 game. Famitsu

  25. Weird

    PC Games Hardware says a Microsoft patent application proposes optional AI training on unused PC GPUs, with possible rewards but no announced service or payout. PC Games Hardware

  26. Releases

    Paramount Games Studio has cut staff and scaled down some projects, according to Inven Global, but it has not named the projects or said what changes for players. Inven Global

  27. Weird

    Toastie's App Store page says its new Café Menu adds 15 sandwich orders, including a kimchi tuna melt; the iPhone Duo folding-toaster feature arrived in October. App Store

  28. Releases

    Some 2027 Independent Games Festival judges will not vote for games made with generative AI, according to Aftermath; they do not speak for all judges or festival leaders. Aftermath