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Evening Reading - October 7, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading from Shacknews covers a variety of gaming news and community highlights. It includes a review of Order of the Sinking Star, news on Skydance merging WB Games and Paramount Games Studio, Google's AI game generation platform Playground, and a gameplay reveal for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. The article also touches on Discord's Halloween ringtone, Fortnite fan art, and mentions classic games like Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Pokemon Emerald, Halo 2, and Star Wars Battlefront 2.
Wizards of the Coast union expands, demands company stop pushing generative AI
The union representing employees at Wizards of the Coast, which publishes Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, has expanded to include more teams and is demanding the company cease its push for generative AI adoption. Separately, Paramount Games Studio and Warner Bros. Games are merging under Skydance, with Tony Driscoll set to lead the combined gaming unit.
Skydance merges WB Games and Paramount Games Studio
Skydance has merged its gaming divisions, WB Games and Paramount Games Studio, under the leadership of Tony Driscoll. This consolidation brings together studios responsible for franchises like Batman: Arkham, Mortal Kombat, and Hogwarts Legacy. The article notes that it is unclear if this merger will result in layoffs or project cancellations.
Paramount Games Studio and WB Games merge under Skydance following completion of $111bn acquisition
Skydance has completed its $111 billion acquisition of Paramount, leading to the merger of Paramount Games Studio and Warner Bros. Games under the Skydance umbrella, with Tony Driscoll appointed to lead the combined gaming division. This strategic move aims to leverage intellectual property from both companies to build engagement across various media platforms, though the integration may involve difficult decisions.
Skydance Is Merging Paramount And Warner Bros.’ Game Studios Into One Unit
Skydance is merging Paramount's newly acquired Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment with its own Paramount Games Studio. This new division will oversee projects based on Skydance's intellectual property, including franchises like Mortal Kombat, Game of Thrones, and DC Comics. Tony Driscoll will lead the division, which will also incorporate developers like Avalanche Software and NetherRealm Studios.
Paramount closes merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, launching new entity Skydance (SKYD)
Paramount has successfully completed its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, integrating WBD's media assets, including WB Games and its studios, under the new entity Skydance, which will trade under the SKYD symbol. The deal faced significant resistance due to concerns about market power and anti-competitive practices, though many legal challenges were settled out of court. The combined company aims to leverage the legacies of both Paramount and Warner Bros. to create new content.
Battlefield 6 Kicks Off Free Week Until August 25th to Celebrate Release of Top Gun Update
Battlefield Studios has launched a free week for Battlefield 6, running until August 25th, coinciding with the release of the "Top Gun" update. This update introduces a crossover with the film franchise, featuring characters voiced by their original actors, new cosmetic items, and reimagined maps like Wake Island. New game modes, vehicles, and a weapon are also included, with the free trial aiming to attract players to the multiplayer shooter.
Warner Bros. Acquisition Is Stuck In Legal Limbo Again
A judge has issued a two-week pause on the planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance, citing potential antitrust violations. This ruling temporarily halts the deal, which would have transferred ownership of Warner Bros. Games and its valuable IPs like Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat to Paramount Skydance. The coalition of state attorneys, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, argued the merger could lead to higher prices, while Paramount Skydance insists the lawsuit misapplies antitrust laws.
Fighting game developer previously accused of sexual harassment confirmed to be working on Avatar Legends a week before…
Paramount Game Studios has confirmed that Mike Zaimont, who faces past sexual harassment allegations, is working as a backend programmer on Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. This confirmation comes after public scrutiny of his involvement, with the publisher stating he is an individual contributor focused on programming and engine architecture. Zaimont's past behavior at Lab Zero Games led to lawsuits from former colleagues, though the terms of their settlement were not disclosed.
US States Are Trying to Stop Paramount Skydance From Owning Mortal Kombat (And Everything Else)
A coalition of 12 US state attorneys general is suing Paramount Skydance to block its proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing violations of antitrust laws. The states argue the merger would stifle competition, reduce content quality, and harm movie theaters. Paramount Skydance contends the lawsuit misapplies antitrust laws and that the merger is necessary to compete with streaming giants like Netflix. The acquisition would also transfer ownership of Warner Bros. Games, including studios like NetherRealm Studios and Portkey Games, to Paramount Skydance.
AVATAR LEGENDS: The Fighting Game Next Month; Preorder Beta This Week
Gameplay Group International, Paramount Games Studio, and Avatar Studios have announced that Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will be released on July 23rd for PC and consoles. A preorder beta will be available this week.
'Its Happening' Marvel 1943 Is Still Set to Release
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is still in development, according to Shawn Kittelsen, senior vice president at Paramount Games. Despite delays and a merger, the game is playable and being developed by a small team aiming for AAA quality with a sustainable model. A potential release is not expected until 2027 at the earliest.
"Mission Impossible is high on my list" – how Paramount plans to use co-dev to exploit its archive, while building its own all-new IP
Paramount has merged its video game divisions into the new Paramount Games Studio, led by EVP Dan Prigg. The studio aims to leverage Paramount's extensive IP archive through co-development and internal projects, targeting PC, console, Roblox, and mobile platforms. While exploiting existing franchises like Mission Impossible and Star Trek is a focus, the studio is also developing original IP, aiming for games to potentially inspire future linear entertainment.
Your dad's favorite show might become a videogame
Paramount Games Studio, a new division of Paramount, is exploring the possibility of developing video games based on its popular television franchises, including Yellowstone and its adjacent titles. Shawn Kittelsen, head of creative and production, stated that these shows are priorities for the studio, which recently announced its first game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin.
PS5 Getting Promising Sci-Fi Adventure Game in Major Franchise
Bloober Team is developing Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a sci-fi psychological horror action-adventure game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, set to release in 2027. Published by Paramount Games Studio, the game follows Lieutenant Ro Laren as she attempts to rescue a friend after crashing on a mysterious planet.
PS5 Action Game Assumed Canceled Makes Surprise Return
The action-adventure game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, initially teased in 2023 by Black Forest Games and THQ Nordic for PlayStation 5, has been revived by Paramount Games Studio with PlatinumGames now developing. The original project was canceled, leading to layoffs at Black Forest Games, but Paramount decided to proceed with a different studio due to player interest. The game follows the last surviving Ninja Turtle on a mission for vengeance.
Don't expect Uncharted creator Amy Hennig's Marvel game anytime soon, Paramount Games Studio head says: "We're giving them the time to cook"
Paramount Games Studio head Shawn Kittelsen stated that Amy Hennig's Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will not release in 2026, emphasizing the need for more development time to ensure quality. The studio is committed to the project, which features Captain America and Black Panther during World War 2, and is also working on an untitled Star Wars game from Hennig.
Arkane Lyon's Blade game isn't dead, despite rumours following Xbox Games Showcase no-show
Despite rumors suggesting the cancellation of Arkane Lyon's Marvel's Blade game, insider Jeff Grubb has clarified that the project is not dead and is still in development. The game, which was revealed at The Game Awards 2023 and is set in Paris, has not been shown publicly since, leading to speculation about its status. Arkane Studios director Dinga Bakaba previously stated the team was hard at work on the title.
Surprising no one, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra won't be out this year
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed again and will not be released in 2026, according to Paramount Games Studio. While the game is playable, the team is taking more time to achieve a high level of quality with a smaller, more sustainable development model. The action-adventure title, led by Amy Hennig, is set in occupied Paris and features Captain America and Black Panther.
Bloober Team revealed action-adventure horror Star Trek: Shadow Frontier
Bloober Team has revealed Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a mature, story-driven, third-person action-adventure horror game. The title features Lieutenant Ro Laren, voiced by Michelle Forbes, and is set to explore a dangerous alien planet. Bloober Team aims to blend its signature psychological thriller elements with the Star Trek universe.
