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Evening Reading - July 28, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading from July 28, 2026, covers several gaming news items including an apology from Xbox's CTO for outages, a release date for Nioh 3: Hell Rising DLC Vol. 1, and Atari's partnership for the 2026 Atari World Championships. It also touches on the end of the Marvel Tokon beta, layoffs at Double Fine Productions, and Guillermo del Toro's stance against AI in creative work.
Weekend Discussion - July 26, 2026
This Weekend Discussion article from Shacknews covers various topics including potential remakes of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, a desire for more original Xbox titles, and the introduction of new handheld gaming devices. It also features discussions on Halo maps, music, and updates on games like Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and Street Fighter 6.
Weekend Discussion - July 25, 2026
This weekend discussion post from Shacknews covers various topics including wrestling star Rey Mysterio's upcoming series, a look at language policing, and a retrospective on Contra: Hard Corps. It also features music from Latto and encourages reader engagement through comments and Discord.
LeBron James signs to Philly & The Odyssey breakdown - Shack Central Ep. 14
This episode of Shack Central covers a variety of pop culture topics, including a review of The Odyssey and discussions on Avengers: Doomsday and SDCC news. It also touches on NBA free agency, with a mention of LeBron James signing with the 76ers.
ShackStream: Storming the beaches in Battlefield 6 Season 4
Battlefield 6's fourth season, Pacific Front, has launched, introducing a new island map and naval vehicles. The season's content includes opportunities to pilot two new boats and explore the Tsuru Reef map. The article also mentions a live stream event on the Shacknews Twitch channel to showcase the new content.
Weekend Discussion - July 18, 2026
This weekend discussion covers various topics including the return of Crash Bandicoot, Jon Bernthal's career, and the difficulty in finding the television show The Secret World of Alex Mack. The article also touches on Marcello Hernandez's hosting gig and Flea's music.
Evening Reading - July 16, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various industry news, including layoffs at ZeniMax Online Studios, the Call of Duty League Championship, and NVIDIA's expansion into Japan. It also features reviews for Denshattack! and Buc-ee's, a look back at Two Point Studios' decade, and mentions of Netflix's earnings and Hasbro's deal with Nintendo for Legend of Zelda toys. The article also highlights rotoscoping in indie game development and includes a personal reflection from CEO Asif Khan.
F-Zero 99 Festival Event - Dealer's Choice Season Finale
Shacknews will host a final stream for the Dealer's Choice season finale, featuring the game F-Zero 99 during its Festival Event. The stream is scheduled for Sunday at 5:00 p.m. PT/8:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Shacknews' Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and X accounts. The article also includes a brief bio of Shacknews CEO Asif Khan.
Evening Reading - July 14, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading from Shacknews covers various gaming industry updates, including pre-order guides for Halo: Campaign Evolved and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC. It also reports on Ubisoft Barcelona developer strikes over layoffs, a delay for the PlayStation FlexStrike Fight Stick, and the retirement of Dead Space creator Glen Schofield. Additionally, the article touches on non-gaming news regarding data centers and healthcare.
Evening Reading - July 13, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news items including QuakeCon 2026, Games Done Quick, and updates on games like Palworld and Soulframe. It also touches on the revival of the Turok franchise and mentions the cancellation of an SNK-sponsored stream due to ownership concerns.
Weekend Discussion - July 12, 2026
This Weekend Discussion post from Shacknews reflects on various topics including playing Dark Souls 3, a new Bismuth documentary, and the Dune franchise. It also highlights Shacknews articles from the week, such as coverage of QuakeCon 2026, Games Done Quick, and Warframe's future. The post encourages reader engagement in the Shacknews Chatty comment thread.
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.