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The Sunday Papers
This week's gaming news roundup features an interview with multimedia artist Jeremy Couillard about his game Soul Injector Commando, a discussion on game development team sizes and outsourcing, and an analysis of why games like Manhunt sometimes fail to maintain their simulated worlds. It also highlights a Game Boy Museum project and the eccentric life of Timothy Dexter.
Evening Reading - October 14, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers several gaming news items, including Rockstar Games' statement on future development timelines after Grand Theft Auto 6, details on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake features like an enemy gallery and Amiibo support, and the announcement of the pocket-sized Xbox Nano Controller. Epic Games is bringing Fortnite to Linux, and World of Warcraft: Forever is implementing a Temporary Economy Holds system. The article also notes renewed interest in Star Wars games and celebrates the anniversary of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky.
GameSpot’s September 2026 Staff Picks
GameSpot's staff highlights their favorite recent game releases, focusing on hidden gems and overlooked titles. The picks include a variety of genres such as a job simulator, a gacha game, an action-heavy combat game, an action-platformer, a turn-based tactics game, a simulation game, a horror game, and a TCG simulator.
The Enduring Appeal of Final Fantasy: Why One Franchise Defined an Entire Medium
The Final Fantasy franchise maintains its cultural relevance through a comprehensive ecosystem of games, merchandise, and media, extending its reach beyond mainline releases. Its ability to reinvent itself, exemplified by the turnaround of Final Fantasy XIV and iterative game design, allows it to survive and surprise audiences, ensuring its continued impact on the gaming medium.
16 Must-See Sci-Fi & Fantasy Shows Premiering in 2026
2026 is set to be a significant year for science fiction and fantasy television, with 16 highly anticipated shows slated for release. The lineup includes new installments in established franchises like Star Trek and The Boys, alongside original series exploring themes of space exploration, dystopian futures, and superhero narratives. Notable upcoming series include Star City, Silo Season 3, The Boroughs, VisionQuest, and Starfleet Academy.
