Tekken’s Katsuhiro Harada says he wishes Microsoft had never released the Xbox Series S, citing its memory and performance limits. Developers say supporting it adds work, though its low price broadens gaming’s reach.

Democrats swept Texas statewide races, ending decades of Republican dominance as voters punished the GOP over affordability and rising fuel costs. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Texas had “turned purple,” while warning it was not yet reliably blue.

Naughty Dog’s Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is playable internally as the studio tests and polishes its PS5 game. Neil Druckmann says gameplay and story details are planned for 2027; no release date or launch window has been announced.

More than 9 million borrowers have defaulted on $234 billion in student loans, and millions more are behind as collections could resume in 2027. Experts blame confusing repayment pauses and poor communication; default rates vary widely by state and school.

Xbox has launched free, ad-supported cloud gaming for most users worldwide, letting people play without Game Pass. Sessions last about 30 minutes after up to two minutes of ads; paid plans offer more streaming time.

At a Dublin summit, 39 European states backed a declaration insisting Ukraine and Europe must shape decisions on their security. Leaders called for guarantees for Kyiv and a lasting peace, as US envoys met Zelenskyy amid renewed peace-talk momentum.

Grand Theft Auto VI launches Nov. 19, with analysts forecasting up to $5.2 billion in first-week sales. Its vast world and 80-hour story face a test of expectations—and Rockstar workers’ union drive continues.

Democrats seized both chambers in a midterm rebuke to Trump, while winning in Republican strongholds. Kellyanne Conway blamed stale messaging and TV-heavy campaigns, noting that Texas Republicans spent twice as much—and still lost by 12 points.

Black Forest Games has bought itself out of THQ Nordic and is co-founding indie group Third Signal, seeking more creative control and a future built around smaller teams. The 50-person studio is developing a new project; financial terms weren’t disclosed.

Skydance says Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is still in development, denying a cancellation rumor that rattled staff. The game has slipped beyond 2026, with no new release date, amid reports of budget, scope and gameplay concerns.