Gaming News Roundup: Studio Launches, Game Updates, and Industry Shifts
Former Arkane leads have launched a new studio, signaling potential for fresh AAA titles. Major games like Stalker 2, Tekken 8, and Subnautica 2 received updates, while others like Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis face shutdowns. Industry news also includes executive changes at EA, developer strikes at Ubisoft, and the retirement of Dead Space creator Glen Schofield.
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Evening Reading - August 19, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including updates on Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Tekken 8, and Subnautica 2. It also highlights the launch of a new studio by former Arkane leads and mentions upcoming titles like Kingdom Hearts 4 and The Witcher 4. The article includes links to reviews and discussions on other internet content.
Evening Reading - August 5, 2026
This article is a roundup of various gaming news items from August 5, 2026. It includes updates on Xbox 360 games potentially coming to PC, EA appointing new executives, patch notes for Pokemon Pokopia and Beast of Reincarnation, and teases for the next season of Fortnite. Additionally, it mentions the release of Fields of Mistria 1.0 and new Fire Emblem content.
Evening Reading - July 22, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming and entertainment news. Highlights include reviews for Final Fantasy X/X-2 on Switch and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Victor Wembanyama as the NBA 2K27 cover star, and Xbox backwards compatibility on PC. Business news includes earnings reports from Tesla, Google, and SpaceX, alongside updates on BlizzCon 2026 digital bundles and the reopening of the Cinerama Dome.
Evening Reading - July 15, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news items, including the release of Dispatch on Xbox, updates on Two Point Studios' games, and the upcoming launch of Once Upon a Katamari. It also touches on the inclusion of Michael Myers driving in HALLOWEEN: THE GAME and Pokemon Unite's removal from the 2027 Championship Series.
Evening Reading - July 14, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading from Shacknews covers various gaming industry updates, including pre-order guides for Halo: Campaign Evolved and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC. It also reports on Ubisoft Barcelona developer strikes over layoffs, a delay for the PlayStation FlexStrike Fight Stick, and the retirement of Dead Space creator Glen Schofield. Additionally, the article touches on non-gaming news regarding data centers and healthcare.
Evening Reading - July 8, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several game updates and news items, including the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced review, EVE Vanguard's alpha playtest, and the upcoming shutdown of Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis. It also touches on Apple's chip testing and a new deal with Broadcom, mentions Obsidian Entertainment's potential pivot to a Fallout game, and highlights community creations in Minecraft. Additionally, it notes John Oliver's appearance on General Hospital and the announcement of the first four teams in the Women's Pro Baseball League.