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Evening Reading - October 27, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several game-related news items including Pokemon Unite ending service in March 2027, Valorant's latest patch, and a cyberattack on Warhorse Studios. It also notes the announcement of a Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Capcom delisting Street Fighter 5, and Evo Brazil's confirmed dates. Business news includes investments from Nvidia and AMD into Facebook, and Seagate's earnings report.
Games Inbox: Will Red Dead Redemption 3 be Rockstar’s next game?
Readers discuss Rockstar Games' next project, with speculation leaning towards Red Dead Redemption 3 over new IPs, despite a desire for experimentation. Other topics include the perceived high pricing of PlayStation Store digital games, the mismanagement of BioWare leading to the decline of franchises like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, and concerns about future online security threats and the impact of piracy on the games industry.
Capcom delists Street Fighter 5 & suspends servers over PHP security issues
Capcom has delisted Street Fighter 5 from digital storefronts on PlayStation 4 and Steam due to critical PHP programming language vulnerabilities. Online functionality and purchases are suspended while emergency maintenance is performed to strengthen security. Offline content remains accessible.
Street Fighter 5’s Aging Audience Would’ve Led to Franchise’s Death, Says Producer
Street Fighter producer Shuhei Matsumoto believes the franchise was on the brink of death due to the aging and shrinking audience of Street Fighter 5. He credits his and director Takayuki Nakayama's work on the title, along with a fresh approach for Street Fighter 6, for revitalizing the IP and attracting a new, younger player base.
Street Fighter Was On Death’s Door, And Its Players Weren’t Getting Any Younger
Street Fighter 6 producers Shuhei Matsumoto and Takayuki Nakayama revealed that the franchise was on the brink of decline before a strategic shift revitalized it. They aimed to attract new players while retaining the aging fanbase, a goal achieved with Street Fighter 6's innovative design and accessibility features.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls looks to have sold almost half a million copies in a week
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has reportedly sold nearly 500,000 copies across PlayStation 5 and PC within its first week. PlayStation 5 accounted for 74% of sales, with North America making up 75% of the player base. Despite initial performance issues on PC, the game's sales pace is comparable to Dragon Ball FighterZ, which went on to sell over 10 million copies.
All-Time Great Ultra Street Fighter 4 on Sale for the First Time in 5 Years, Lowest Ever Price
Ultra Street Fighter 4 is on sale for the first time in five years on the PlayStation 4, priced at $3.99/£3.19, its lowest price ever. This complete edition includes all DLC characters and the deal expires on May 6th. The game was originally ported to PS4 by Other Ocean Interactive and had a rocky launch in 2015.
