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ShackStream: The Legend of Zelda on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 756
The Stevetendo Show is celebrating The Legend of Zelda franchise by playing classic titles on the Nintendo Entertainment System, including the original The Legend of Zelda, Zelda 2, and A Link to the Past. This retrospective is in anticipation of an upcoming Ocarina of Time remake. The stream also features ongoing playthroughs of Elden Ring and Fire Emblem.
Top 10 rats of the Deadlock's Rat King
This article highlights ten notable subordinate rats of the Rat King in the game Deadlock, detailing their names and the lore revealed through the Rat King's voice lines. The piece explores the personalities and roles of characters like Hera, Liv, Jimmy T, and Valerie, offering insights into the game's world.
Weekend Discussion - October 4, 2026
This Weekend Discussion from Shacknews reflects on recent gaming news and articles. Topics include excitement for Grand Theft Auto 6, frustrations with Halo: Reach's Armor Lock, and mentions of Street Fighter 6, Dragon Quest Heroes, End of Abyss, and Fallout 76 updates. The article also highlights Shacknews' commitment to original content and introduces Sam Chandler, Head of Guides.
Weekend Discussion - October 3, 2026
This Weekend Discussion post from Shacknews covers various topics including a Raul Julia documentary, a conversation with Nick Offerman about tech, a discussion on piracy with Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, and a segment on Conan O'Brien. It also features music from Bruno Mars and encourages reader engagement via comments and Discord.
No safe havens - Game Trader Live with Asif Khan - October 1, 2026
Asif Khan hosts Game Trader Live, an educational program focused on stock investing and trading, with a special segment on market setups for the fourth quarter of 2026. Khan, CEO of Shacknews and a former investment adviser representative, shares his expertise alongside his passion for video games and electronic music.
Evening Reading - September 28, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various game reviews and previews, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, Minecraft Dungeons 2, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. The article also touches on the state of retro gaming, the increasing involvement of AI in various fields, and the importance of art style in Halo.
Weekend Discussion - September 26, 2026
This Weekend Discussion article from Shacknews features staff writer Ozzie sharing his personal gaming experiences and preferences. He discusses his history with games, his work in QA for THQ and Activision on the Guitar Hero series, and his enjoyment of platformers, puzzle games, shooters, RPGs, and games with strong narratives. The article also includes a brief mention of a documentary about cruise ships and a look back at Puzzle Kombat.
Evening Reading - September 24, 2026
Shacknews' Evening Reading for September 24, 2026, rounds up various gaming news items including updates on Dragon Quest 11, Total War: Warhammer 3, Marathon, and Tetris Effect: Mixed Realities. The digest also touches on changes for Quake Champions and Counter-Strike 2, and mentions State of Decay 3's development.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt interactive maps via Shackmaps
Shacknews has released a comprehensive set of interactive maps for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, covering all regions including Toussaint. These maps detail quests, treasure locations, monsters, Gwent cards, and Witcher gear. The maps are a work-in-progress and will be updated with new content.
Weekend Discussion - September 20, 2026
This Weekend Discussion from Shacknews covers various topics including reviews for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, and the storytelling in Soulframe. It also touches on the long gap since Rare's last release and mentions a Burnout 3: Takedown beta disc find. The article also highlights Shacknews' commitment to not using AI in its content.
This Week in Switch 2 - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave review & David pisses off the Internet
Donovan shares his positive review experience with Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, highlighting the game's strengths. Meanwhile, David expresses a controversial opinion that Hideo Kojima is overrated, sparking debate. The article also mentions ongoing coverage of the Nintendo Switch 2 and other games.
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.
