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2026 is the best year ever for video games and GTA 6 isn’t even out yet - Reader's Feature
A reader argues that 2026 will be the best year for video games, despite industry challenges, citing a packed release schedule including titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered. The author highlights numerous anticipated games across various genres and platforms, suggesting a peak in gaming quality.
Weekend Discussion - September 5, 2026
This weekend discussion covers various topics including Dunkey trying Star Wars Zero Company, a promo for Abbott Elementary, Pablo Torre's commentary on the Dodgers, and a Pitch Meeting episode. It also features musical selections from Seth MacFarlane and encourages reader engagement via Shacknews Chatty and Discord.
EPOMAKER Carbonis Mouse Review – Lightweight, Fast and Surprisingly Clever | Invision Game Community
The EPOMAKER Carbonis is a lightweight (50g) wireless gaming mouse featuring a carbon-fibre composite shell, PixArt PAW3950 sensor, and an unusual integrated LCD display. It offers tri-mode connectivity and up to 8,000Hz polling rate. The mouse is praised for its comfortable ergonomics for medium-to-large right hands, effortless movement, and useful display, making it a compelling option for a variety of games and general use.
What we've been playing - "Well this is embarrassing, we're wearing the same outfit!"
Several team members share their current gaming experiences. Connor and Chris are enjoying the tactical gameplay of Star Wars: Zero Company on PlayStation 5 and PC respectively, despite some bugs and performance issues. Dom is revisiting Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, finding it easier on a second playthrough, while Matt is giving FromSoftware's Nightreign another chance, slowly adapting to its fast pace.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the editorial team are sharing their weekend gaming plans, including James playing the Wardogs closed beta, Edwin trying out Blood of Dawnwalker and Pathologic 3 on a loaned gaming laptop, and Ollie returning to The Finals. Jeremy is enjoying Blood of the Dawnwalker, while Julian is progressing through Star Wars: Zero Company and reflecting on EA's new ownership and studio furloughs.
Friend of a Friend in Star Wars Zero Company explained
The Friend of a Friend operation in Star Wars Zero Company presents players with a choice between three plants: Nysillin, Marcan Herb, and Brula Fruit, or to decline. Nysillin fully heals injured operators, Marcan Herb improves operator bond, and Brula Fruit increases max health by 4. Declining offers no benefit, making the other options preferable depending on the current status of the operators.
Strategically making Star Wars Zero Company, ft. Greg Foertsch
Bit Reactor CEO Greg Foertsch discusses the development of Star Wars Zero Company, his passion for in-game cameras, and inviting team members into the development process. The interview was recorded before news broke of significant layoffs at the studio.
What is Cautionary Intel in Star Wars Zero Company?
Cautionary Intel in Star Wars Zero Company is a reward that reduces the chance of Injuries on Dangerous Operations by 20%. While there is also a base upgrade with the same name and effect, the mission reward does not unlock it, implying they are separate and potentially stackable bonuses.
Games Inbox: Did Sony just put on the worst State of Play ever?
Readers express significant disappointment with Sony's recent State of Play presentations, criticizing them as lazy and lacking excitement, especially in contrast to the company's stated business plans. Concerns are also raised about Microsoft's new cloud gaming limits on Game Pass and potential IP sales.
Star Wars Zero Company Guide – All 10 Universal Talents And The Best Ones To Choose
This guide for Star Wars Zero Company details all ten Universal Talents and their best Specialization pairings, along with an eleventh Astromech-exclusive Talent. It explains how Talents like A Life of Labor, Anticipation, Cold Blooded, Espionage, Fortitude, Grit, Sabotage, Taunt, The Bigger They Are…, and Thievery offer unique advantages, while Built-In Comlink enhances Astromechs.
Star Wars Zero Company Guide – All Specializations/Classes And The Best Ones To Choose
This guide for Star Wars Zero Company details the twelve available Specializations, functioning as a class system for operators. It provides a tiered ranking of the eight standard classes, from best to least useful, explaining their abilities and passives.
Star Wars Zero Company Guide – All 10 Personalities And The Best Ones To Choose
This guide for Star Wars Zero Company details the ten available Personalities for custom squad recruits, explaining how each impacts gameplay through Dilemmas and Bonds. It covers the unique traits and potential synergies of Personalities like The Bruiser, The Firebrand, and The Maverick.
All Star Wars Zero Company mission difficulty levels explained
This guide explains the mission difficulty levels in Star Wars Zero Company, categorizing them as Risky (Easy), Dangerous (Medium), and Extreme (Hard). These difficulties are relative to the overall campaign difficulty chosen at the start of the game.
How to get Capacitors in Star Wars Zero Company
Capacitors in Star Wars Zero Company are rare items used for base upgrades and facilities. They are obtained sporadically as rewards from operations and missions, with story-essential missions having a higher chance. Players are more likely to find them in the second and third acts of the game.
Worms Galactic Tactics is such a good strategy roguelike that I can't believe it didn't already exist
Worms Galactic Tactics is a new strategy roguelike that cleverly adapts the Worms identity to an isometric, grid-based perspective. Developed by Absolutely Games and published by Team17, it features turn-based combat with weapon upgrades and a roguelike structure where runs end upon losing all worms. The game is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Evening Reading - September 2, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several game announcements and updates, including a sequel for Lollipop Chainsaw set for a TGS 2026 premiere, CD Projekt RED's project allocation update, and the upcoming release of SpeedRunners 2. Other news includes Nexus Mods acquiring SteamDB and mentions of Cassette Beasts 2, LEGO Skylines, Star Wars Zero Company, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a new Street Fighter movie trailer.
How Bit Reactor took its original concept and turned it into Star Wars Zero Company
Bit Reactor's Greg Foertsch and Hector Antunez discuss how their strategy game evolved into Star Wars Zero Company, particularly its focus on the Clone Wars era. They explain how the Star Wars IP helped shape the game's narrative and mechanics, and express hope that characters like Runa will leave a lasting legacy.
Star Wars Zero Company is a great game that's busted and may never be fixed
Star Wars Zero Company is in a precarious state, with the studio that developed it having furloughed most of its staff. This situation casts significant doubt on the game's future and its potential for fixes.
Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor reportedly furloughed 80% of staff prior to release
Despite the critical and commercial success of Star Wars Zero Company, its developer Bit Reactor reportedly furloughed 80% of its staff shortly before launch. This decision, made by the studio itself rather than EA or Disney, has led to a lawsuit from a former COO seeking $20 million in damages over alleged contract breaches.
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.