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Shacknews hosts John Romero, Yacht Club Games, and Bohemia Interactive for Extra Life 2026
Shacknews is hosting a 24-hour Extra Life charity stream on November 7-8, 2026, to raise money for Children's Specialized Hospital. The event will feature appearances from developers like John Romero, Yacht Club Games, and Bohemia Interactive, playing a variety of games.
Weekend Discussion - October 25, 2026
This Weekend Discussion from Shacknews reflects on various topics including Windows XP, business models, and incorrectly named countries. It also highlights "The Finals" as a top shooter and mentions several Shacknews articles from the week, including guides and reviews.
Evening Reading - October 22, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of topics including the availability of a documentary on Mina the Hollower, a breach at Capcom exposing millions of email addresses, and reviews for SteelSeries gaming mice and Nintendo Switch Sports. It also touches on business news from Tesla and Meta regarding AI investments, and highlights other internet content such as sports talk shows and music.
This Week in Switch 2 - Nintendo Switch Sports Resort review & Zelda 40th Anniversary restock news
This week's episode of "This Week in Switch 2" features a review of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and discusses general Nintendo news. The article also mentions free interactive maps for several games and provides details on the podcast's availability in audio format.
Gears of War: E-Day interactive maps - Shackmaps
This guide provides interactive maps for Gears of War: E-Day, detailing the locations of Collectibles, Hard Cases, Secondary Objectives, and Supply Caches across the Kalona, Kalona Golden Quarter, and Prospect Bay maps. Shackmaps offers these resources to aid players in their fight against the Locust Horde.
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.
Weekend Discussion - October 18, 2026
This Weekend Discussion from Shacknews reflects on the past two days, highlighting articles about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Star Wars video games, and reviews for Tales of Eternia Remastered and Tenebris Somnia. The piece also mentions various unrelated topics and encourages reader engagement in the comments.
DayZ Nasdara interactive map - Shackmaps
Shackmaps has released an interactive map for the new DayZ Nasdara map, detailing weapon and gear locations, points of interest, and dynamic events. The map is free to use, with an option to create an account for progress tracking and access to other maps. Shacknews staff manually update the map for accuracy and welcome user suggestions.
ShackStream: Elden Ring on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 759
The Stevetendo Show is continuing its Elden Ring playthrough, episode 759, with host Steve aiming to defeat the boss Margit. Steve has been leveling up off-stream to prepare for the challenge. The stream will also feature upcoming games like Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, alongside discussions about potential Nintendo Switch Online announcements.
This Week in Switch 2 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake preview & Resident Evil Remakes
This Week in Switch 2 covers a preview of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, with Donovan sharing his impressions. The hosts also discuss Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 on the Nintendo Switch 2 and a dream character roster for an Xbox fighting game.
Evening Reading - October 13, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers upcoming game releases like Mina the Hollower and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a review of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and news regarding F-Zero GX cheat codes and Capcom's Resident Evil remakes on Nintendo Switch. The article also touches on Epic Games' AI pivot, Apple's new home entertainment products, and the passing of FPS level designer Richard Gray.
ShackStream: Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 758
The Stevetendo Show is featuring The Legend of Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link on its 758th episode, paying homage to the series before an upcoming remake. The stream will also include updates on Elden Ring playthroughs and previews of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. Viewers can tune in on the Shacknews Twitch channel.
Evening Reading - October 12, 2026
This Evening Reading from Shacknews rounds up recent gaming news and features, including previews for Mina the Hollower and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, reviews for Valor Mortis and Gears of War: E-Day, and discussions on the potential for a Scream video game adaptation and the impact of AI on the internet. The article also highlights Shacknews's commitment to human-created content and its staff.
ShackStream: We won't let DayZ Badlands beat us
Shacknews staff will be streaming the DayZ Badlands playtest, aiming to make progress and get geared up. The stream will focus on meeting up with other players and exploring new areas, with the game's launch date approaching on October 15th.
Weekend Discussion - October 11, 2026
This Weekend Discussion from Shacknews reflects on the past week, mentioning articles on Gears of War: E-Day, Order of the Sinking Star, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and Total War: Warhammer 3's Lords of End Times DLC. It also touches on Halo 3 ranks, retro graphics cards, and music.
This Week in Switch 2 - Nintendo Switch Sports Resort preview, Arjun in SF6 & Xbox not for sale
This Week in Switch 2 covers a preview of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, where Donovan shared his impressions. The episode also touches on recent gaming news, including advice for the Xbox CEO regarding false reports from games journalists. Shacknews also highlighted its free interactive maps for various games.
Video games need to let players feel stupid
This article argues that many triple-A video games are overly afraid of players getting stuck, leading to excessive hand-holding and hints that diminish the satisfaction of solving puzzles. Games like Order of the Sinking Star, Routine, God of War, Marvel's Wolverine, and Halo: Campaign Evolved are discussed as examples of this trend, with the author advocating for more trust in players' problem-solving abilities to foster a greater sense of accomplishment.
ShackStream: Exploring the DayZ Badlands Playtest
Shacknews is providing coverage of the DayZ Badlands DLC playtest, featuring streamer Jan and his friends exploring the new Nasdara map. The article highlights the upcoming release date and encourages viewers to tune into the stream.
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.
ShackStream: A trifecta of Wardogs strategies #2 - Transport
This ShackStream focuses on strategies for the game Wardogs, with Jan taking on the role of a "taxi driver" ferrying squad members via helicopter. The stream will explore different tactical approaches, potentially including the use of larger helicopters, and aims to provide insights into the game's blend of Battlefield and DayZ elements.
