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Evening Reading - September 17, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of game reviews including Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter. It also highlights the announcement of Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album, Dragon Quest series sales milestones, and the potential shutdown of Hyper Light Drifter's developer. The reading includes various internet curiosities and a brief mention of economic topics.
Evening Reading - September 10, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers recent game reviews including Marvel's Wolverine and NBA 2K27, alongside industry news such as Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale and a potential shift in PlayStation's interest in Kojima Productions. The article also touches on AI concerns and the enduring popularity of the Kirby series.
Clippers found guilty, Aaron Donald unretires - Shack Central Ep. 17
Shack Central Episode 17 covers the Los Angeles Clippers being found guilty of cap circumvention and losing draft picks, Aaron Donald's decision to come out of retirement, and reactions to a new Street Fighter trailer. The hosts also briefly mention the passing of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen.
This Week in Switch 2 - Nintendo Direct reaction and analysis
This Week in Switch 2 breaks down the recent Nintendo Direct, offering reactions and analysis from the Shacknews staff. The podcast also discusses impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and operating system, with a review to follow.
ShackStream: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 748
The Stevetendo Show continues its playthrough of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, tackling the Shadow Temple after navigating the Water Temple. Host Steve expresses his love for the Zelda series and discusses recent Nintendo announcements, including a potential Ocarina of Time remake and a new Nintendo Direct. The stream also features a brief mention of an Elden Ring playthrough.
This Week in Switch 2 - The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct reaction and analysis
This episode of This Week in Switch 2 features reactions and analysis of the 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct, with a particular focus on a potential remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The hosts also discuss their ongoing impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
Weekend Discussion - September 6, 2026
This Weekend Discussion from Shacknews covers various topics including mentions of Borderlands 4, NHL 27, and Final Fantasy Resonance. It also touches on Sudoku, documentaries, fitness trackers, MREs, mathematics, and music.
This Week in Switch 2 - Pokemon Worlds + Orbitals & Onimusha: Way of the Sword reviews
This Week in Switch 2 covers Donovan's impressions from Pokémon Worlds 2026 and TJ's reviews of Orbitals and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The podcast also discusses the Grand Theft Auto 6 extended gameplay reveal and shares general thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Evening Reading - September 1, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading from Shacknews covers various gaming news items, including Square Enix denying reports of going private, Bit Reactor furloughing Star Wars Zero Company developers, and a Street Fighter movie promo shoot controversy. It also highlights upcoming game releases and updates like Nopixel 5's beta, and mentions a review for Orbitals.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 211 - Skyland
This week's Indie-licious stream features Skyland, an FTL-inspired game developed by Evan Bowman. The game, which started development for the Game Boy Advance, is now in early access beta on Steam and is currently free to play. The stream will showcase the modular castle gameplay as it navigates pirate-infested skies.
This is fine - Game Trader Live with Asif Khan - August 31, 2026
Asif Khan returns with Game Trader Live on August 31, 2026, to discuss financial news from the past two months. The educational program, aimed at those interested in investing and trading stocks, will stream on Shacknews Twitch and other platforms. Khan, CEO of Shacknews, is a CPA and former investment advisor.
Evening Reading - August 31, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers reviews for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and Blood Dungeon, alongside news about The Wolf Among Us 2, Take-Two's subpoena regarding GTA 6 leaks, and Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen's departure. The article also touches on GameStop's financial status and mentions various internet curiosities.
This Week in Switch 2 - Elden Ring Tarnished Edition preview & gamescom Opening Night Live reaction
This Week in Switch 2 covers David's impressions of Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and reactions to gamescom Opening Night Live. The episode also features previews of The Duskbloods and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, alongside discussions about the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and operating system. Shacknews staff also shared their opinions on the console throughout its launch year.
ShackStream: Super Mario Sunshine on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 745
The Stevetendo Show continues its playthrough of Super Mario Sunshine on Twitch, featuring the unique FLUDD water backpack mechanic. Host Steve also teased upcoming streams of Elden Ring and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch, alongside coverage of Gamescom and the Pokemon World Championships.
Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 here
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, hosted by Geoff Keighley, will kick off the gaming convention on August 25th. The event is expected to feature announcements for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Gears of War: E-Day, and The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, along with other surprises. Shacknews will provide coverage of all news revealed during the showcase.
Weekend Discussion - August 22, 2026
This weekend discussion from Shacknews covers various topics including a mention of Anthony Bourdain, an interview with Gillian Anderson about The X-Files, and a segment with Elyse and Nikole from Won't You Be My Gamer? at the Aquarium of the Pacific. The article also includes a note about Shacknews's policy against using generative AI in its content and a personal anecdote from an employee about their gaming history.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 21: The Humble Store Summer Sale continues
This article rounds up various PC game deals available from multiple digital storefronts, including Humble Store, Battle.net, GamesPlanet, Ubisoft Store, Green Man Gaming, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GOG.com, and Steam. Notable sales include Humble Store's Summer Sale, Battle.net's August Game Deals, and Ubisoft's Gamescom sale, featuring discounts on a wide range of titles.
Evening Reading - August 20, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading for August 20, 2026, highlights various gaming news including The Duskbloods' FromSoftware-inspired experience, NBA 2K27 upgrades, Borderlands 4 lore, and Dota 2's The International 2026 details. It also features an Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC review, a unique GTA 6 promotion by the U.S. Army, and mentions of id Software's commitment to id Tech following Xbox layoffs.
Weekend Discussion - August 16, 2026
This Weekend Discussion article from Shacknews covers various topics including reflections on the past week's articles, reviews for Madden NFL 27 and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and a discussion about the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer exclusivity on Netflix. It also mentions older games like Heretic and Hexen, and features music recommendations.
Evening Reading - August 10, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various game reviews including Agent 64: Spies Never Die and D-Topia. It also touches on upcoming titles like 1666: Amsterdam, the potential for a Payday TV show, and No Man's Sky's 10th anniversary. The article also mentions discussions around AI in gaming and the Xbox 360 era.