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):** Reportedly ramping up Switch 2 production to 25 million units by March 2026.
– **Marvel Rivals:** Zombies PvE game mode arriving next week.
– **Shinobi: Art of Vengeance:** Goro Majima joins to round out the 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.
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### Weekly Reminder
Don’t forget to check out **Shackmaps**, our growing collection of video game maps designed to enhance your gameplay experience!
**Introducing Shackmaps:** Free interactive video game maps are now available. We recently added **Pokemon Legends: Z-A!**
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### Weekend Picks
It’s the weekend, so go find yourself something great 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
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### Around the Gaming Horn
Here’s some rapid-fire news to wrap up your week:
– The Zombies team discusses their role in *Black Ops 7* and their takeaways from the recent beta.
– Hearthstone card reveals from Wronchi are always appreciated.
– Patch 1.5 arrives October 22 PT for *Sunderfolk*!
🎉 Patch 1.5 Highlights (source: [sflk.gg/one-shot](http://sflk.gg/one-shot)):
– 🗺️ One Shot Mode: Play all of your favorite missions from the campaign!
– 🆕 4 New Missions: Test your skills with new challenges.
– 🌈 New Targeting Colors: Customize your battle experience.
If you haven’t played *Sunderfolk* yet, you’re truly missing out!
Also, here’s a sneak peek 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 *Pokemon Legends Z-A*, the move 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. It might be situational, but I think it’s really cool!
[Insert Image or Embed from Ephemeral Enigmas’ Twitter (@ephemeralenigmas.bsky.social), October 17, 2025, 6:29 PM]
Experimenting with some Pokémon moves that players often take for granted sounds like one of the more fun features of *Legends Z-A*.
**Nothing but the Hotfix:**
GDQx is LIVE at #TwitchCon!!!!!!!!! We’re raising money all weekend long for [World Central Kitchen (WCK)](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, entertaining.
[Insert Image or Embed from Parker Molloy (@parkermolloy.com), October 16, 2025, 2:10 PM]
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 fantastic Mega Man ZX tunes in tonight’s feature of Botchamania!
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That wraps up this week’s Evening Reading. Thanks for sticking with me through TwitchCon! Have a fantastic weekend, and happy gaming!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146407/evening-reading-october-17-2025
