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Exclusive interview: Cakes and consoles – the story of Marj Santaromana, gaming’s celebrity baker
Marj Santaromana, a celebrity baker, has combined her passions for gaming and professional wrestling into a unique artistic career. Inspired by wrestling and games like WWF No Mercy and Pokemon, she creates intricate edible replicas of consoles, cartridges, and characters. Santaromana has gained recognition for her work, crafting cakes for celebrities like John Cena and bands like TOOL, while also appearing on Food Network and participating in Mr. Beast challenges.
Valve's Steam Frame is available for pre-order, starts at $1,059 USD
Valve has opened pre-orders for its new VR peripheral, the Steam Frame, starting at $1,059 USD for the 256GB model and $1,299 USD for the 1TB model. The headset features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 16GB RAM, and runs SteamOS 3, functioning as a full PC. The launch was impacted by ongoing hardware shortages.
Diablo 5 panel reveals first details: Plague Knight class, revamped loot, and more
Blizzard Entertainment revealed early details for Diablo 5 at BlizzCon 2026, including a new Plague Knight class, a revamped loot system inspired by Diablo 2, and a story where Diablo has conquered Sanctuary. The game is slated for a 2029 release, with regular updates planned starting in 2027. Diablo 4 will also receive updates and a Nintendo Switch version.
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.
Evening Reading - September 4, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading from PAX West features news, memes, and entertainment, including updates on GDQ's Hotfix shows and a new album of roguelike mixes from OC ReMix, featuring Hades. Staff writer Ozzie Mejia shares his gaming background and preferences.
This week in PC games: Gamescom and GTA 6 fight for our attention, but don't forget Folk Emerging, MGS4 and the horror game about balancing a cake
This week's PC gaming news is dominated by Gamescom and a Grand Theft Auto 6 documentary, alongside a significant number of new game releases. Notable titles include the early access milsim Burned Horizons, horror visual novel Money for Girls: Amortized, and Patrice Désilets' long-troubled 1666: Amsterdam. Other releases span various genres, from bullet hell and platformers to 4X strategy and survival games.
Weekend Discussion - August 22, 2026
This weekend discussion from Shacknews covers various topics including a mention of Anthony Bourdain, an interview with Gillian Anderson about The X-Files, and a segment with Elyse and Nikole from Won't You Be My Gamer? at the Aquarium of the Pacific. The article also includes a note about Shacknews's policy against using generative AI in its content and a personal anecdote from an employee about their gaming history.
Evening Reading - August 21, 2026
This is the final full Evening Reading before Gamescom, with the author departing for Germany to cover the event. The article rounds up recent gaming news including Take-Two Interactive's subpoena for the GTA 6 leaker, Marvel's Wolverine going gold, and updates on Call of Duty, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Dead by Daylight. It also highlights new game maps, download deals, and a look at the Metal Gear Solid series.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 21: The Humble Store Summer Sale continues
This article rounds up various PC game deals available from multiple digital storefronts, including Humble Store, Battle.net, GamesPlanet, Ubisoft Store, Green Man Gaming, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GOG.com, and Steam. Notable sales include Humble Store's Summer Sale, Battle.net's August Game Deals, and Ubisoft's Gamescom sale, featuring discounts on a wide range of titles.
Weekend Discusssion - August 15, 2026
This weekend discussion covers various entertainment topics including the perceived fate of The Avengers, the new Vision series, and the return of Thrawn in Star Wars. It also briefly mentions Camp Rock 3 and includes a personal anecdote from staff writer Ozzie about his gaming history and preferences.
Weekend Discussion - August 8, 2026
This weekend discussion covers various topics including the release of Super Troopers 3, Marvel's explanation of Charles Xavier and Magneto's dynamic, and an examination of the phenomenon Freakazoid. It also features a look at Subnautica 2 with an astrobiologist and a musical send-off from Reel Big Fish. The article emphasizes Shacknews's policy against using generative AI in its content.
Weekend Discussion - August 1, 2026
This weekend discussion article from Shacknews covers various topics including movies like Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and wrestling news about Rey Mysterio. It also touches on the author's personal gaming history, including work at THQ and Activision on the Guitar Hero series, and expresses a preference for platformers, puzzle games, shooters, RPGs, and games with strong narratives. The article encourages reader engagement through their comment thread and Discord server.
Evening Reading - July 31, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several industry updates, including PlayStation's cautious approach to ending physical disc support, Razer's acquisition of StreamElements, and Unity supplying Netflix Games with a dedicated engine. Nexus Mods updated its guidelines for generative AI tagging, Dragon's Dogma 2 will feature a Hard Mode, and various download deals are available for PlayStation and PC.
Tencent-owned Lightspeed LA is laying off staff
Lightspeed LA, a subsidiary of Tencent's Lightspeed Studios and developer of Last Sentinel, has laid off approximately 80 employees. The studio cited a shift in creative and development direction for the project following internal reviews. Lightspeed Studios remains committed to its North American operations and global gaming strategy.
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.
Evening Reading - July 24, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news items, including the announcement of Forza Horizon 6 and updates for games like 007 First Light, Marvel Rivals, and Disney Dreamlight Valley. It also highlights ongoing sales for PlayStation and Xbox, PC download deals, and a Hades 2 cover song. The article also mentions Shacknews's collection of video game maps and a segment on former President Obama playing WNBA games.
Wreckreation 2 announced as an open-world arcade racer!
Wreckreation 2 has been announced by new studio When Tides Turn, formerly 3 Fields Entertainment, with THQ no longer serving as publisher. This open-world arcade racer will feature improved vehicle handling, destructible environments, and new modes like 'Accident Blackspot', reminiscent of Burnout. Wreckreation 2 is slated for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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.
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.
Evening Reading - July 10, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news items, including a trailer for Dune 3, QuakeCon 2026 plans, a Pokemon GO anniversary event, and Id Software confirming layoffs. It also touches on business news like SK Hynix's stock performance, Apple suing OpenAI, Meta suspending an AI feature, and EA College Football 25 removing microtransactions. Additionally, it highlights deals for Nintendo and Square Enix games, Palworld exiting Early Access, and new map collections.