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Weekend Discussion - July 11, 2026
This weekend discussion covers various topics including free Slurpees on 7/11, clips from John-eral Hospital, the Meccha Chameleon craze, and things to note from the Among Us series. It also touches on events in My Adventures with Superman and music from Benny Blanco. The article emphasizes that Shacknews staff does not use AI in their content and reserves all rights.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 10: Palworld exits Steam Early Access
Palworld has officially launched version 1.0 out of Early Access on Steam, accompanied by a launch discount. This article highlights various PC game deals available this weekend across multiple digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming, Humble Bundle, and 2K Publisher Sale.
Evening Reading - July 9, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news and features, including reviews for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Digimon Story, discussions on 2XKO and Guilty Gear Strive, and mentions of Microsoft's potential new Quake game. It also touches on industry layoffs and includes personal anecdotes and internet content.
F-Zero 99 Festival Event continues - Dealer's Choice
Shacknews staff will be streaming F-Zero 99 tonight at 5:00 p.m. PT/8:00 p.m. ET as the Festival Event continues. The stream will be available on the Shacknews Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and X accounts. Asif Khan, CEO of Shacknews, will be participating in the event.
ShackStream: Star Fox multiplayer!
The Shacknews staff will host a live stream today, July 8, at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET, showcasing the multiplayer content of Star Fox, a modern reimagining of Star Fox 64. The stream will be available on Shacknews' Twitch, YouTube, and X accounts, featuring several Shack Staffers playing the game.
Invincible VS devs discuss The Immortal, dream matches & the future of the story
Invincible VS developers Dave Hall and Bau Bautista discussed the game's future at EVO 2026, revealing plans for single-player content to engage less competitive players. They also touched on the process of creating lore-accurate dialogue for new character interactions, involving original show writers.
Evening Reading - July 7, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including IO Interactive regaining ownership of Project Fantasy and announcing layoffs, PlayStation facing complaints about its disc controversy, and updates on Marvel Rivals and Guilty Gear Strive. The article also highlights indie game Cosmodrill and discusses the broader gaming industry landscape.
Evening Reading - July 3, 2026
This edition of Shacknews' Evening Reading covers various gaming news and features, including updates on LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Dead Space, and upcoming download deals for PC and Nintendo platforms. The article also highlights Shackmaps, a collection of interactive video game maps, and features a segment on video game music with a focus on Bloodborne.
Evening Reading - July 2, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various game reviews and updates, including Rhythm Heaven Groove and Doom: The Dark Ages. It also highlights industry news such as PlayStation ending physical disc production in January 2028, Godot banning generative AI code, and Krafton paying bonuses while CEO Ted Gill resigns. The article also features internet curiosities and memes.
F-Zero 99 Festival Event - Dealer's Choice
Shacknews will be streaming F-Zero 99 tonight at 5:00 p.m. PT/8:00 p.m. ET as part of the ongoing Festival Event. The stream will be available on Shacknews' Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and X accounts. The article also includes a brief bio of Shacknews CEO Asif Khan.
Evening Reading - July 30, 2026
This article rounds up various gaming news items from July 30, 2026. Highlights include a live-action Persona adaptation for Netflix, a fall 2026 release window for Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2, and SECI Interactive warning of staffing decisions after Microsoft pulled out of publishing Project Fantasy. It also touches on esports events like EVO 2026 for 2XKO and mentions updates for games like Battlefield 6 and Turok: Origin.
Watch Shacknews E4 2026 here
Shacknews will host its E4 2026 Showcase on June 30, 2026, featuring exclusive summer coverage from its editorial and video teams. The event will be streamed on Shacknews' Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube channels. The company emphasizes its commitment to original content and prohibits the use of its material for AI training.
The death of transparency - Game Trader Live with Asif Khan - June 30, 2026
Game Trader Live, hosted by Asif Khan, returned for its sixth episode of 2026 on Shacknews Twitch, discussing stock market trends. The educational program aims to teach viewers about investing and trading individual stocks. Asif Khan, CEO of Shacknews, shared his background in journalism, finance, and his personal investment philosophy.
Star Fox - Dealer's Choice
Shacknews CEO Asif Khan will be streaming Star Fox and Star Fox 64 on the Nintendo Switch as part of his weekly show, Dealer's Choice. The stream will take place today at 5:00 p.m. PT/8:00 p.m. ET on Shacknews' Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and X accounts. Khan also mentioned a Star Fox review.
This Week in Switch 2 - Steam Machine price reaction, Star Fox review, and AI ruins everything again
This Week in Switch 2 covers reactions to the Steam Machine's price, a review of Star Fox, and general Nintendo news. The podcast also addresses the use of AI in content creation, with Shacknews staff confirming they do not use generative AI. CEO Asif Khan also shared his background and love for Nintendo.
Fichina Mission Accomplished - Star Fox
This guide for Star Fox details how to achieve the 'Fichina Mission Accomplished' objective, which requires defeating the Star Wolf team within a time limit. Successfully completing this task unlocks an alternate path in the game. The guide emphasizes speed and efficiency in taking down enemies before a bomb detonates.
Evening Reading - June 24, 2026
Shacknews presents its Evening Reading for June 24, 2026, featuring a review of Star Fox, an analysis of Destiny 2's decline, and details on Grand Theft Auto 6's pricing and lack of physical discs. The roundup also includes news on John Carmack's thoughts on Quake, a report of DayZ 2 development, and Micron's financial results.
What are the Grand Theft Auto 6 exclusive-single player shops?
Rockstar Games has revealed that the Ultimate Edition of Grand Theft Auto 6 will include five exclusive single-player shops: Rideout Customs (mod shop), Sara's Unisex Salon (hair salon), Stock 305 (clothing store), Electric Fang Tattoo (tattoo shop), and One-Eyed Willie's (mod shop). These exclusive items are only available with the $99.99 Ultimate Edition, compared to the $79.99 Standard Edition.
Evening Reading - June 22, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news and features. It includes reviews for The Adventures of Elliot and UFC 6, a preview of Rhythm Heaven Groove, and updates on Sega's new titles, Steam Machine components, and a potential Sea of Thieves live-action movie. The article also touches on Final Fantasy 7 Remake director's desire for original projects and the possibility of custom Steam Machines with an updated SteamOS.
Evening Reading - June 19, 2026
Shacknews is observing Juneteenth and will return on Monday, with their next Evening Reading on June 22. The site highlights their Shackmaps feature for game maps, weekend download deals for PC and consoles, and upcoming Games Done Quick events. The article also mentions a new LEGO Batman game and a video game music feature.