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. Welcome to the Friday edition of Evening Reading!
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### 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 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 featuring Martin Luther King Jr. following disrespectful depictions.
– **TwitchCon 2025 Keynote Announcements:** Dual-format streams and Meta AI glasses integration revealed.
– **Battlefield 6** progression changes boost XP gain, but XP farm nerfs are coming.
Your weekly reminder to check out **Shackmaps**, our growing collection of video game maps designed to enhance your gameplay experience!
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### Introducing Shackmaps: Free Interactive Video Game Maps
We now have **Pokémon Legends: Z-A!** And since it’s the weekend, go find yourself something fun to play!
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### Weekend Deals
**Console Download Deals for Oct. 17:** Xbox Shocktober Sale
**PC Download Deals for Oct. 17:** Green Man Gaming’s Destiny 2 bundle
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### 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 their takeaways from the recent beta.
– Hearthstone card reveals from Wronchi are always a highlight.
– Patch 1.5 for *Sunderfolk* arrives October 22 PT! 🎉
– 🗺️ One Shot Mode: Play all your favorite missions from the campaign!
– 🆕 4 New Missions: Test your skills with new challenges.
– 🌈 New Targeting Colors: Customize your battle experience.
– 📚 Details: [sflk.gg/one-shot](sflk.gg/one-shot)
If you haven’t played *Sunderfolk*, you’re missing out.
And here’s a look at the next big update for **Star Wars: The Old Republic**.
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### 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*, the move Rock Tomb leaves a rock behind if you miss with it. I was able to hide right in front of a Pidgeotto without it spotting me. It might be situational, but I think that’s really cool!
> *[Image or embed from Ephemeral Enigmas (@ephemeralenigmas.bsky.social)]*
Experimenting with some of the usual Pokémon moves people often take for granted sounds like one of the more fun features of Legends Z-A.
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### Live Now!
**Nothing but the Hotfix: 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, Shaq.
> *[Image or embed from Parker Molloy (@parkermolloy.com)]*
> “Go sit in the corner, Shaq. IT’S STILL REAL TO ME, DAMMIT!”
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### Tonight in Video Game Music
OC ReMix graces us with some **Mega Man ZX** tunes. Stay tuned!
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That’s all for today’s Evening Reading! Have a fantastic weekend, and happy gaming!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146407/evening-reading-october-17-2025
