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*.
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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** introduces 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.
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### Your Weekly Reminder
Check out **Shackmaps**, our growing collection of video game maps designed to enhance your gameplay experience!
– We’ve just added **Pokémon Legends: Z-A**!
– And, because it’s the weekend, go find yourself something 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 continue to impress.
– **Sunderfolk’s Patch 1.5** arrives October 22 PT! 🎉
What to expect:
– 🗺️ 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.
Details: [sflk.gg/one-shot]
If you haven’t played *Sunderfolk* yet, you’re definitely missing out.
Also, take 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*, 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!
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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 quite the presence!
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### Finally…
Go sit in the corner, Shaq. IT’S STILL REAL TO ME, DAMMIT!
It’s time again for **Botchamania!** Tonight, video game music OC ReMix graces us with some *Mega Man ZX*.
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Thanks for spending your Friday evening with Shacknews. Have a fantastic weekend, and happy gaming!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146407/evening-reading-october-17-2025
