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Evening Reading - October 14, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers several gaming news items, including Rockstar Games' statement on future development timelines after Grand Theft Auto 6, details on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake features like an enemy gallery and Amiibo support, and the announcement of the pocket-sized Xbox Nano Controller. Epic Games is bringing Fortnite to Linux, and World of Warcraft: Forever is implementing a Temporary Economy Holds system. The article also notes renewed interest in Star Wars games and celebrates the anniversary of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky.
GameSpot’s September 2026 Staff Picks
GameSpot's staff highlights their favorite recent game releases, focusing on hidden gems and overlooked titles. The picks include a variety of genres such as a job simulator, a gacha game, an action-heavy combat game, an action-platformer, a turn-based tactics game, a simulation game, a horror game, and a TCG simulator.
Pokémon Trading Card Store Denies Giving Special Treatment to Celebrities, as Angry Customers Leave a Flood of Negative Reviews
A British store selling Pokémon cards has denied allegations of giving preferential treatment to celebrities during a 30th-anniversary product launch. Customers who waited for hours reportedly left empty-handed, leading to a significant number of negative reviews.
Secretlab's new Spider-Man gaming chair includes a venomous nod
Secretlab has launched a new limited-edition gaming chair in collaboration with Marvel, featuring a Spider-Man design with subtle nods to Venom. The chair utilizes Secretlab's SoftWeave Plus material and includes features like L-ADAPT lumbar support and 4D armrests. It is available for pre-order with shipping expected in October.
Executives from EA and Tencent to speak alongside Netflix, Sony, and Disney at FT Business of Entertainment summit
The Financial Times Business of Entertainment Summit in Los Angeles will feature executives from Electronic Arts and Tencent Games alongside leaders from Netflix, Sony Pictures, Disney, and TKO Group. The event in September will focus on the forces reshaping the entertainment industry, including media dealmaking, franchise ecosystems, AI, and content monetization.
Beast of Reincarnation director "truly sorry" that Pokemon dev's new action-RPG hasn't "provided a sufficiently enjoyable experience"
Kota Fukushima, director of Beast of Reincarnation, has apologized for the game's performance issues and other problems that have led to player complaints. Game Freak, known for the Pokemon series, is working on post-launch patches to address these concerns. Despite the issues, Fukushima noted positive reception for the combat system and the game's unique post-apocalyptic atmosphere.
Wakkaah tar sig an Beast of Reincarnation
Streamer Wakkaah is playing Beast of Reincarnation, a new game from the developers of Pokémon. The stream will start at 19:00 and run until approximately 21:00, available on both YouTube and Twitch. This is part of Wakkaah's August streaming schedule.
Where To Preorder All 12 Lego Pokemon Smart Play Sets
Lego is expanding its Pokemon line with 12 new interactive Smart Play sets launching on August 1. These sets feature sound and light effects, with some requiring separate "Smart Brick" pieces found in the "All-in-One" sets. Preorders are available now, with a special bonus offer at Pokemon Center for purchases over $130.
Forget Mario Day, Amazon's Spring Sale has a whole bunch of PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch deals and I'm…
Amazon's Spring Sale features discounts on various gaming hardware and peripherals, including the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 Slim, gaming chairs, keyboards, and earbuds. Notable deals include the Victrix Pro BFG controller for PS5 and PC, and the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds. The sale also highlights discounts on Lego sets related to Super Mario and Lord of the Rings, as well as Pokemon trading cards.
