Hello, Shacknews readers!
It’s been a never-ending struggle here at home for reasons I won’t get into, but for now, I am indeed back from my travels. Let’s jump into another 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:
– **Pokemon Legends: Z-A** sells 5.8 million units in its first week of sales.
– Macy’s Parade to feature a Mario balloon in celebration of the franchise’s 40th anniversary.
– Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta are all donors to Trump’s White House ballroom project.
– *Factorio Nintendo Switch 2 Edition* announced.
– Phil Spencer claims Xbox releases on PS5 & Switch 2 remain a major part of its plans.
– *Halo: Campaign Evolved* brings the series to PS5 in 2026.
– Twitch CEO Dan Clancy finally apologizes to Emiru for the TwitchCon meet & greet security failure.
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### Your Weekly Reminder
Don’t forget to check out **Shackmaps**, our growing collection of video game maps designed to enhance your gameplay experience! We’ve now added Pokemon Legends: Z-A, so be sure to explore everything Shackmaps has to offer.
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### Weekend Gaming Deals
Looking for something to play this weekend? Check out these console and PC download deals:
– **Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 24**: PlayStation & Nintendo celebrate Halloween with spooky sales.
– **Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 24**: Epic Games Store Halloween Sale is live now!
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### Around the Gaming Horn
Here’s some rapid-fire news to wrap up your week:
– Another look at *Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment*, coming in just a few weeks.
– Check out *Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO* on Nintendo Switch 1 & 2.
– 🏐 **Switch 2 x October 28** 🏐
Free update available for Nintendo Switch owners!
*Ball x Pit* will come to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 28. If you already own it on Nintendo Switch, you’ll get the update for free.
– Lastly, the self-explanatory indie game *Slots & Daggers* is out today, delivering exactly what it promises!
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### Other Stuff From The Internet!!!
– **Today in Bubbletron:** Be sure to play Bubbletron today!
– **Haterade: World Series Edition:** Enjoy the World Series, everyone! Never say die!
– **Nothing but the Hotfix:** Congratulations to Games Done Quick on raising $31,076 for World Central Kitchen at TwitchCon!
GDQ’s *Hotfix* airs every week, and you can catch all episodes on the Games Done Quick Twitch account.
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### This Week in Shaqnews (and Chucknews)
They’re back, and now they’re on ESPN!
*IT’S STILL REAL TO ME, DAMMIT!*
WrestleDream got wild!
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### Tonight in Video Game Music
We turn back to OC ReMix for a classic banger from *Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest*. Enjoy!
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And with that, go find yourself something to play this weekend!
Thanks for reading, and we’ll see you next time at Shacknews!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146513/evening-reading-october-24-2025
