Hello, Shacknews!
It’s been a neverending 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:
– **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**
– **Shack Chat: What game are you playing for Halloween 2025?**
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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!
– Introducing **Shackmaps Free**, featuring interactive video game maps.
– We now have **Pokemon Legends: Z-A**!
And since it’s the weekend, why not go find yourself something to play?
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### Weekend Download Deals for Oct. 31:
– **Console Deals:** Happy Halloween!
– **PC Deals:** GOG to wrap up your week with great offers.
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### From Nightdive Studios:
The folks at Nightdive Studios didn’t want to let the holiday pass without some exciting updates.
– **Chun-Li is next in line for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.**
– Stay tuned — this certainly won’t be the last you hear from us about this.
– Here’s the latest look at **Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections**.
– And finally, take a peek at the near-future roadmap for **ARC Raiders**.
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### And Now… Other Stuff from the Internet!
**Today in Bubbletron:** Be sure to play Bubbletron today!
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### Spotlight on The Nightmare Before Christmas:
The movie has been a Hollywood Bowl staple every year around Halloween — but this is the first year it’s being performed without the late Ken Page (RIP).
To fill in, here’s the incomparable **Keith David** taking up the mantle.
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### The Podcast Experience:
Like and subscribe! You’ll find nothing but the Hotfix.
Support **Games Done Queer** this weekend and be sure to donate to **Lambda Legal**!
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!
– Samoa Joe wasn’t ready for Hangman’s latest Halloween shenanigans.
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### Tonight in Video Game Music:
Hey, it’s **Arc System Works** coming in with a special Halloween playlist!
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That’s it for this Friday edition of Evening Reading. Have a great weekend, stay safe, and enjoy your gaming and entertainment!
See you next time.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146629/evening-reading-october-31-2025-halloween-edition
