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GTA VI Launches 19 November: Everything We Actually Know
Eleven days out, the wait is nearly over. The release date, the delays, the pre-load, the trailer — and the rumours we are not repeating. Here is the countdown, with every claim sourced.
This Week in Games: 9–15 November — Neo Junk City, Pikmin 4, and the Calm Before GTA VI
A stacked week led by Pikmin 4 on Switch 2 and two big ports, with GTA VI pre-loading opening on Tuesday. Every release that matters, with platforms and why each one is worth your time.
Switch 2 Sales Fell 37% — And Nintendo Is Still Comfortably Ahead
Nintendo's first-half results show the Switch 2 cooling from its record launch pace — but 26.35 million consoles in, the comparison that matters is the one with the original Switch. Analysis of the 5 November numbers.
World of Warcraft: Forever Is Live — Azeroth, From the Beginning, Again
Blizzard's throwback server launched on 4 November, included with an active subscription. What “Forever” means for returning players — and why publishers keep betting on classic servers.
PS Plus November: Dead Island 2 and Tomb Raider 4–6 Remastered Lead the Month
This month's PlayStation Plus Essential additions are live from 3 November — a zombie sandbox and a lovingly restored trilogy. Plus the PS5 releases to watch across 2–8 November.
The Steam Deck Store Page Vanished for a Day — and Valve Said Nothing
On 3 November the Steam Deck's purchase page redirected to the Steam homepage across the US, UK and Europe. The OLED models are still listed. Nobody knows why. What we know, and what we do not.