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 with this Friday edition of Evening Reading.
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**In case you missed it at Shacknews:**
– Warframe community director talks Nokko, The Vallis Undermind, and the devil in the details
– US & China agree to one-year truce on trade war
– Final Fantasy 14 is removing class & level restrictions on glamour
– D&D Review Starter Set & Stranger Things Collab
– GDQ’s Rae ‘Raeclun’ Brusky talks about what led to Games Done Queer
– Marvel Snap November 2025 unleashes Arachnid Anarchy
– Hades 2 Post-Launch Patch 1 notes include True Ending enhancements
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**Shack Chat:**
What game are you playing for Halloween 2025?
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**Your weekly reminder:**
Check out Shackmaps, our growing collection of interactive video game maps designed to enhance your gameplay experience! And yes, we now have Pokemon Legends: Z-A added to the collection.
Since it’s the weekend, go find yourself something fun to play!
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**Weekend Deals:**
– **Console Download Deals for Oct. 31:** Happy Halloween!
– **PC Download Deals for Oct. 31:** GOG has got you covered to wrap up your week.
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**Updates from Nightdive Studios:**
The folks at Nightdive Studios didn’t want the holiday to pass without some exciting updates. Chun-Li is next in line for *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves*. Expect more on this soon!
Plus, take a look at the latest from *Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections*. And finally, here’s the near-future roadmap for *ARC Raiders*.
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**Other Stuff From The Internet:**
**Today in Bubbletron:**
Be sure to play Bubbletron today!
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**In Halloween news:**
*The Nightmare Before Christmas* has been a Hollywood Bowl staple every year around Halloween. This year marks the first without the late Ken Page (RIP). To fill in, here’s the incomparable Keith David stepping up.
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**The Podcast Experience:**
Like and subscribe for more!
**Nothing but the Hotfix:**
Support Games Done Queer this weekend and be sure to donate to Lambda Legal! GDQ’s Hotfix shows air every week, and you can catch them all on the Games Done Quick Twitch account.
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**This week in Shaqnews (and Chucknews):**
Shaq shows off his Halloween drip. IT’S STILL REAL TO ME, DAMMIT! Meanwhile, Samoa Joe wasn’t ready for Hangman’s latest Halloween shenanigans.
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**Tonight in video game music:**
Arc System Works is bringing you a special Halloween playlist to enjoy.
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That’s all for this Friday edition of Evening Reading. Have a fantastic weekend, and don’t forget to enjoy some spooky fun!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146629/evening-reading-october-31-2025-halloween-edition
