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How to sign up for the World of Warcraft: Forever beta
Blizzard Entertainment has announced a beta for World of Warcraft: Forever, a new revision of the classic experience featuring new races, lands, and quests. The beta will begin on September 17 and is available solely on PC. Players can sign up via the World of Warcraft: Forever website by opting in.
iPhone Duo's 2TB model starts at $3,199 USD
Apple has announced the pricing for the 2TB model of its new foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, which starts at $3,199 USD. The device features Apple's latest technology and a unique book-like folded shape. Pre-orders are now open for various storage configurations.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream gave us fall season props, so I built a Halloween hedge maze
A player details how they used new seasonal props in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream to construct an elaborate Halloween hedge maze. The article highlights the creative possibilities within the game and expresses a desire for more substantial content updates from Nintendo.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 212 - Tiny Eden
This week's Indie-licious livestream features a preview of Tiny Eden, a futuristic urban gardening simulation from Bajka Games. Players will build planters, grow crops, and utilize sci-fi assistance in their apartment gardens. The game is available on PC.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will have a 'Threads of Time' quest log
The upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will feature a new quest log system called 'Threads of Time'. This addition aims to help players track their progress and objectives, a feature absent in the original Nintendo 64 release. The remake is slated for release in early November.
Time will continue to move even in towns & dungeons in Ocarina of Time remake
The upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will feature a significant change where time continues to progress even when players are inside towns and dungeons. This contrasts with the original game, where time would halt in these locations. This new mechanic will be present on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Gamescom makes second statement on 2026 theft, promising to review & improve security
Following reports of thefts at Gamescom 2026, the organization has issued a second statement apologizing for its initial response and promising to review and improve security measures. They will host a roundtable with developers to enhance security protocols and are asking affected parties to report incidents.
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.
The Street Fighter movie cast just pissed off Japan with Shibuya Crossing sprint promo video shoot
Paramount Pictures has drawn criticism for a marketing stunt featuring the cast of the upcoming Street Fighter movie sprinting through Shibuya Crossing in Japan. Locals have expressed annoyance at disruptive photoshoots in the busy intersection, and comments on the film's social media post show a lack of enthusiasm for the promotion. The movie, directed by Kitao Sakurai, is set for an October 16 release.
Evening Reading - August 18, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including NBA 2K27's new features like co-op MyCareer and the inclusion of female players. It also highlights the retirement of Warren Spector, the release of download codes for The Duskbloods Closed Network Test, and a review of Mortal Shell 2. The article also touches on indie game Servant of the Lake and mentions Kingdom Hearts 4 reveals.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 210 - Servant of the Lake
This week's Indie-licious stream will feature Servant of the Lake, a point-and-click mystery adventure from Rusty Lake. Players will serve at the Vanderboom Estate, uncovering secrets and learning the family's history of dark alchemy. This is the third game in the Vanderboom Bloodline saga and can be bundled with Rusty Lake: Roots.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 209 - Spiritstead
This article previews Spiritstead, a cozy rural village-building game developed by Turbo Dog Games. Players will use magic and spirits to develop a village, attract and keep villagers happy, and manage their needs. The game is set to release on PC on August 6, 2026.
How to unlock Champion - Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
This guide explains how to unlock the secret character Champion in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. Champion is the final boss and can be unlocked by completing any team's story episode. The article also details Champion's unique gameplay mechanics, including his Pride Meter and Awakened form.
ShackStream: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launch day stream
Shacknews is reviewing Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a new fighting game developed by Arc System Works featuring Marvel characters. The review will cover single-player modes, character training, and multiplayer action. The game launched on PC and PlayStation 5 on August 6, 2026.
Evening Reading - August 4, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including earnings reports from companies like Snapchat, SpaceX, and AMD. It also touches on updates for games such as Dead by Daylight, Marvel Rivals, and Destiny, alongside mentions of indie titles like Ugoku Sushi Bar and the Fire Emblem franchise. The article also highlights industry figures and business developments.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 208 - Ugoku Sushi Bar
Shacknews is previewing Ugoku Sushi Bar, a simulation game from Rogue Duck Interactive where players manage a conveyor belt sushi restaurant in a small town. The game, released on July 29 and available on Steam, involves gathering ingredients, customizing the restaurant, learning recipes, and serving customers. The preview was streamed live on Shacknews's various platforms.
What is League of Legends Classic?
Riot Games has launched League of Legends Classic, a new game mode that combines popular elements from past seasons, primarily Seasons 3 and 4, into a single experience. This mode features the original Rune system, Season 3 Masteries, and a limited champion pool, with more champions planned for future updates.
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.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 208 - Backyard Baseball
Mega Cat Studios and Playground Productions have released a reboot of the classic PC baseball title Backyard Baseball in 2026. The game is currently available on PC and will be coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch in the future. This article covers a livestream event where the game was played.
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.