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Evening Reading - September 15, 2026
This abbreviated Evening Reading report covers several gaming news items, including Apex Legends' crossover with Street Fighter 6, a delay for 007 First Light on Nintendo Switch 2, and the ongoing Games Done Quick Flame Fatales marathon for the Malala Fund. It also highlights Shackmaps, a collection of video game maps, and mentions upcoming download deals for Tokyo Game Show and Blizzcon.
Evening Reading - September 14, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Marvel's Wolverine and Final Fantasy 7, details on Diablo 5's release window, and the shelving of The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod at Sony's request. It also touches on the Steam Deck pre-order availability and mentions the use of AI in content creation.
Weekend Discussion - September 13, 2026
This Weekend Discussion article from Shacknews recaps the past weekend, mentioning ongoing playthroughs of Elden Ring and The Sims, and highlighting recent Shacknews articles. It also features a list of songs and mentions staff writer Sam Chandler.
Evening Reading - September 11, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including Saudi Arabian investors considering a merger between EA and Savvy Games, EA Sports confirming the use of generative AI voice tech in NHL 27, and PlayStation reportedly shelving Hideo Kojima's Physint. It also notes Stellar Blade developers confirming game card sizes for the Nintendo Switch 2, the closure of Moss developer Polyarc, and Nintendo's legal win against Switch pirates.
Evening Reading - August 31, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers reviews for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and Blood Dungeon, alongside news about The Wolf Among Us 2, Take-Two's subpoena regarding GTA 6 leaks, and Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen's departure. The article also touches on GameStop's financial status and mentions various internet curiosities.
GTA 6 Looks Like GTA 5? You’re Out Of Your Mind, GTA Actor Says
Ned Luke, the actor who voiced Michael in Grand Theft Auto 5, strongly disagrees with claims that Grand Theft Auto 6 looks too similar to its predecessor. He asserts that the upcoming title features significant visual upgrades and enhancements, citing Digital Foundry's assessment of it being the most visually advanced game ever made. The article also highlights the vastly larger map and animation count in Grand Theft Auto 6 compared to previous Rockstar titles.
Weekend Discussion - August 30, 2026
This weekend discussion covers various gaming topics including replays of Grand Theft Auto 5, anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6, and a look at Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer. It also touches on Xbox's Asha Sharma discussing player choice and mentions Shacknews' own guides and interactive maps.
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.
ShackStream: Return to Wake Island in Battlefield 6
Battlefield 6 is reintroducing the iconic Wake Island map, which first appeared nearly two decades ago. The new version retains the familiar horseshoe shape and combat flow, aiming to enhance the classic experience. The article also mentions a list of BF6 map release dates and encourages viewer support for Shacknews' streams.
Evening Reading - August 17, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including reviews for Mortal Shell 2 and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and the upcoming DLC for Marvel Cosmic Invasion. It also notes the passing of Hayden Panettiere and discusses the exclusivity of Grand Theft Auto 6 content on Netflix.
Evening Reading - August 14, 2026
This week's gaming news roundup includes updates on Total War: Warhammer 3, a review of Madden NFL 27, and the opening of 2K's Small Axe Studios. Compulsion Games has removed Xbox as the publisher for South of Midnight on Steam, while Kingdom Hearts 4 is slated for a late 2027 release with an animated series coming to Disney+. The article also highlights new features for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch and mentions upcoming content for Modern Warfare 4.
Evening Reading - August 7, 2026
This Friday Evening Reading roundup covers various gaming news, including reviews for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and the Razer Soma Chroma gaming chair. Take-Two Interactive reported unprecedented pre-order demand for Grand Theft Auto 6, while Bandai Namco announced record Q1 FY27 sales. The article also touches on PC issues with Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, new Shackmaps, and upcoming game releases like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
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.
Evening Reading - July 27, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news and internet curiosities. Topics include the Flood in Halo, Nintendo Switch Sports, Street Fighter 6, Battlefield maps, Ubisoft game ownership on PC, Marvel Snap, God of War Laufey, Marvel Tokon, and Xbox's ad-supported cloud streaming. The article also touches on puzzles, developer design choices, and the impact of AI.
Evening Reading - July 17, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading recaps various gaming news items, including updates on Battlefield 6, Elden Ring mods, and The Elder Scrolls 6. Bethesda confirmed remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, a new Fallout project with Obsidian, and that Fallout 5 is in pre-production. Konami has revived Metal Gear social accounts, and the Lies of P Complete Edition is heading to Nintendo Switch 2.
Weekend Discussion - July 12, 2026
This Weekend Discussion post from Shacknews reflects on various topics including playing Dark Souls 3, a new Bismuth documentary, and the Dune franchise. It also highlights Shacknews articles from the week, such as coverage of QuakeCon 2026, Games Done Quick, and Warframe's future. The post encourages reader engagement in the Shacknews Chatty comment thread.
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.
Evening Reading - July 3, 2026
This edition of Shacknews' Evening Reading covers various gaming news and features, including updates on LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Dead Space, and upcoming download deals for PC and Nintendo platforms. The article also highlights Shackmaps, a collection of interactive video game maps, and features a segment on video game music with a focus on Bloodborne.
Evening Reading - June 26, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers news and deals from June 26, 2026, including updates on Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. It also notes a decrease in PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X sales in the US for May and highlights weekend download deals for Nintendo Switch and PC.
Evening Reading - June 19, 2026
Shacknews is observing Juneteenth and will return on Monday, with their next Evening Reading on June 22. The site highlights their Shackmaps feature for game maps, weekend download deals for PC and consoles, and upcoming Games Done Quick events. The article also mentions a new LEGO Batman game and a video game music feature.