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Evening Reading - October 20, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including updates for Cyberpunk 2077 and EVE Online, a potential delay for Umamusume: Pretty Derby due to immigration policies, and the announcement of a new Deadlock update. It also touches on financial news for Tesla, SpaceX, and Netflix, and mentions the potential for a 2027 Xbox handheld.
Evening Reading - October 19, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading highlights the release of a documentary on Mina the Hollower, reviews for Steam Frame and Stupid Never Dies, and a discussion about potential characters in the next Street Fighter movie. It also touches on immigration policy impacting Umamusume: Pretty Derby's US concert and Konami's president's views on AI in gaming.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby's first US concert in doubt thanks to Trump immigration policies
Cygames' planned Umamusume: Pretty Derby concert in Los Angeles, scheduled for October 22-23, 2026, is in jeopardy due to difficulties securing entry visas for traveling staff and performers. The company cited Donald Trump's administration's strict immigration policies as the cause, potentially leading to cancellation. A final decision is expected by October 19, 2026.
Trump administration suspends Microsoft's ability to apply for green cards, alleging fraud
The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft's ability to apply for H1-B visas, alleging fraud and accusing the company of replacing American workers with foreign labor. This action affects all divisions, including Xbox, and limits the tech giant's ability to hire from outside the U.S. Microsoft has stated the suspension is based on incorrect information, arguing most applications were for existing employees.
The White House removed its border-wall Tetris clone
The White House has removed the 'Build the Wall' game, a Tetris clone that incorporated the Trump administration's immigration policies. The game filtered classic block-stacking mechanics through the lens of the former administration's border policies.
White House launches Arcade.gov, a minigame site parodying immigration enforcement and border security
The White House has launched Arcade.Gov, a website featuring browser minigames that parody Donald Trump's immigration and border security policies. Games include 'Rio Run' where players collect prisoners, 'Build the Wall: Zombie Border Siege,' and 'Trump Savings Tycoon.' The initiative uses gaming culture for political messaging, drawing criticism from entities like Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, and prompting actor Steve Downes to demand his voice be removed from a related propaganda video.
Ariana Grande Murka Gedung Putih Pakai Lagunya di Video ICE
Pop star Ariana Grande publicly condemned the White House for using her song 'bye' in a TikTok video promoting an ICE operation. Grande expressed outrage in the video's comments, calling the use of her music for such content 'barbaric, inhumane, and vile.' The White House has since removed the audio from the video.
Some International Developers Skipping GDC
International developers are reportedly skipping the Game Developers Conference due to concerns over immigration enforcement. Ars Technica reported on the impact of these policies on event attendance.