Hello, Shacknews readers!
I’ve had a full day at TwitchCon, but I’m still here to bring you the usual round of news, memes, and entertainment. This is the Friday edition of *Evening Reading*.
—
### In Case You Missed It at Shacknews
– **Keeper Review:** Step into the light.
– **Nintendo (NTDOY)** is reportedly ramping up Switch 2 production to 25 million units by March 2026.
– **Marvel Rivals** gets a Zombies PvE game mode next week.
– **Shinobi: Art of Vengeance** adds Goro Majima to round out its Sega Villains Stage DLC.
– **OpenAI** blocks *Sora 2* videos of Martin Luther King Jr. following disrespectful depictions.
– **TwitchCon 2025** keynote announcements include dual-format streams and Meta AI glasses integration.
– **Battlefield 6** progression changes boost XP gain, but XP farm nerfs are coming.
—
### Your Weekly Reminder
Be sure to check out **Shackmaps**, our growing collection of video game maps designed to enhance your gameplay experience!
We now have **Pokémon Legends: Z-A** featured on Shackmaps!
—
### Weekend Gaming Picks
Because it’s the weekend, go find yourself something to play!
– **Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 17:** Xbox Shocktober Sale.
– **Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 17:** Green Man Gaming’s Destiny 2 bundle.
—
### Around the Gaming Horn
Here’s some rapid-fire news to wrap up your week:
– The *Zombies* team discusses their portion of *Black Ops 7* and shares takeaways from the recent beta.
– Hearthstone card reveals from Wronchi are always a treat.
– **Sunderfolk’s Patch 1.5 arrives October 22 PT! 🎉**
– 🗺️ **One Shot Mode:** Play all your favorite missions from the campaign!
– 🆕 **4 New Missions:** Test your skills with fresh challenges.
– 🌈 **New Targeting Colors:** Customize your battle experience.
For more details, visit: [sflk.gg/one-shot](#)
If you haven’t played *Sunderfolk* yet, you’re missing out!
– Also, here’s a look at the next big update for *Star Wars: The Old Republic*.
—
### Other Stuff From The Internet!!!
**Today in Bubbletron:** Be sure to play *Bubbletron* today!
**Sugar Rush:** Enjoy this Halloween tale starring Sonic the Hedgehog.
**I got a rock:** In *Pokémon Legends Z-A*, Rock Tomb leaves a rock behind if you miss with it. I was actually able to use the rock to hide right in front of a Pidgeotto without it spotting me. Might be situational, but I think it’s really cool!
Check it out:
[Insert Image or Embed]
Experimenting with some of the usual Pokémon moves that people normally take for granted sounds like one of the more fun features of *Legends Z-A*.
—
### Hotfix & Events
**GDQx is LIVE at #TwitchCon!!!!!!!!!**
We’re raising money all weekend long for [World Central Kitchen](https://wck.org), so come find us in room 20C-D or watch from home at GDQ.
Shaq is on there, and he’s been… well:
“Go sit in the corner, Shaq. IT’S STILL REAL TO ME, DAMMIT!”
[Insert Image or Embed]
—
### Finally
It’s time again for **Botchamania!**
Tonight in video game music, **OC ReMix** graces us with some *Mega Man ZX.*
—
Thanks for tuning in! Have a great weekend, and happy gaming!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146407/evening-reading-october-17-2025
