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Evening Reading - September 10, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers recent game reviews including Marvel's Wolverine and NBA 2K27, alongside industry news such as Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale and a potential shift in PlayStation's interest in Kojima Productions. The article also touches on AI concerns and the enduring popularity of the Kirby series.
September 2026 Nintendo Direct predictions
This article speculates on potential announcements for upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations, focusing on predictions for the September 2024 events. It covers potential reveals for remakes like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, new entries in series like Metroid, and updates for existing titles such as Pikmin 4, while also discussing rumors and leaks.
Evening Reading - August 26, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Star Wars Zero Company and Crazy Taxi: World Tour, Rockstar Games addressing Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, and Xbox's new disc-to-digital program. It also notes the delay of Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, the passing of actor Tim Curry, and the end of active development for Empulse and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded. Additionally, NBA 2K27 will run at 60 FPS on the Nintendo Switch 2, and Netflix is preparing for a Grand Theft Auto 6 stream.
Welcome to Optimism Week!
This article discusses the current challenges and gloom surrounding the video game industry, including widespread layoffs, executive mismanagement, rising game costs, and ethical concerns. It argues for the importance of covering these negative aspects while also acknowledging the need for optimism and celebrating the joy games can bring. The piece introduces 'Optimism Week' as a feature series dedicated to highlighting the brighter side of gaming.
FC 26 Season 10 Pre-Season: All Rewards, Evolutions & FC 27 Carryover
The final season for FC 26, Season 10: Pre-Season, is now live, offering a variety of packs, Evolutions, and player rewards. Completing the Season 10 track will grant players an 82+ x7 pack and a Base Quick Step PlayStyle for FC 27. The premium track includes tradable packs and exclusive player picks.
FC 27 Barcelona Player Rating Predictions
This article provides a prediction of FC 27 player ratings for the Barcelona team ahead of EA's official announcement. It highlights expected upgrades for players like Pedri, Lamine Yamal, and others based on their performance and Spain's FIFA World Cup victory. The predictions also account for new signings Rodri and Adeyemi, while noting the departure of Robert Lewandowski.
Evening Reading - July 30, 2026
This article is a news roundup from Shacknews for July 30, 2026, featuring updates on various games including Silent Hill: Townfall, Battlefield 6, and Gears of War: E-Day. It also touches on business news such as EA CEO Andrew Wilson's compensation and SK Hynix's earnings, alongside mentions of Atari's World Championships and the use of AI in content creation.
NBA 2K27 Announced for PC and Consoles, Out on September 4th
2K and Visual Concepts have announced NBA 2K27, set to release on September 4th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. The game will feature Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose as cover athletes across its standard, Deluxe, and Ultra editions, with varying prices and bonus content. The announcement highlights the players' unique impacts on the game of basketball.
Business and Finance
NBCUniversal is reportedly considering entering the video game business following a potential split from Comcast. In separate news, Griffin Gaming Partners has acquired a strategic stake in the video game publisher tinyBuild.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Has A “Loyalty” Discount For The Vault Edition, Here’s How To Get It
Activision has announced a "Loyalty" discount for the $100 Vault Edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, offering 10% off to players who have owned and played qualifying Call of Duty titles since 2019. The discount also applies to those who have claimed a qualifying title via PlayStation Plus or played one on Xbox Game Pass with an active subscription. This offer is valid for pre-orders on the same platform and account, and does not apply to the Vault Edition upgrade.
GTA Online Adds A Trippy 4/20 Mode That Makes You Hallucinate And Fight Clowns
Grand Theft Auto Online is celebrating 4/20 with a new "Stoner Survival" mode where players hallucinate and fight waves of enemies. The mode is available daily and offers quadruple GTA$ and RP until April 22. The event also includes discounts on Weed Farm Businesses and increased payouts for Pizza Delivery jobs.
GTA 6 Price Update: Take-Two Interview Could Hint at Game’s Pricing
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has indicated that Grand Theft Auto 6 will likely have a premium price point, potentially around or slightly above $70, but pushed back against speculation of a $100 base price. Zelnick also stated that interstitial advertising is unlikely in full-priced titles, reserving it for free-to-play games.
WWE 2K26 Review - It's Clobberin' Time
WWE 2K26 offers a solid wrestling simulation experience with numerous gameplay updates and new match types like Inferno and Dumpster matches. The CM Punk-curated Showcase mode and expanded Island and MyRISE modes provide engaging content, though the AAA Pass mechanic and some microtransactions are points of concern. The game features the largest roster in the series' history and maintains its position as the premier professional wrestling video game.
Iron Galaxy says the Fallout: New Vegas image it posted yesterday doesn't mean anything: 'We use that slide every month and has nothing to do with anything Fallout being worked on'
Iron Galaxy Studios has denied rumors of a Fallout: New Vegas remaster, stating that an image posted on social media was merely a behind-the-scenes look at a company meeting. The studio clarified that the image, which featured the Fallout: New Vegas loading screen, has no connection to any Fallout projects currently in development. Despite the denial, the article suggests that a remaster is likely to happen in the future due to the franchise's popularity.
Warner Bros. Discovery is "rebuilding its video game pipeline" after a "significant" 2025
Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly "rebuilding" its video game pipeline, according to its latest financial report to investors. While the company's Studios segment revenue was down 14% year-on-year, with a 34% drop in games revenue for Q4 2025, specific details about the video game business's future plans were not provided.
