Hello, Shacknews!
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:
– **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?**
Let us know in the comments!
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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 just added **Pokemon Legends: Z-A** to the collection!
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### Weekend Gaming Recommendations:
Because it’s the weekend, go find yourself something fun to play!
– **Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 31:** Happy Halloween!
– **Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 31:** GOG to wrap up your week.
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### From Nightdive Studios:
The folks at Nightdive Studios didn’t want to let the holiday pass without some updates on what’s coming next.
– **Chun-Li is next in line for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves** — expect to hear more on this soon!
– Here’s the latest look at **Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections**.
– Finally, check out 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!
#### Halloween Spotlight
*The Nightmare Before Christmas* has been a Hollywood Bowl staple every year around Halloween, but this is the first year it’s being done without the late Ken Page (RIP). To fill in, here’s the incomparable Keith David taking the stage.
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### The Podcast Experience
Like and subscribe for more!
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### Hotfix Support
This weekend, support **Games Done Queer** and be sure to donate to **Lambda Legal**! GDQ’s Hotfix shows air every week, and you can catch them all at 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!
Also, 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 set the mood.
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That’s all for today! Enjoy your weekend, and happy Halloween from all of us here at Shacknews!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146629/evening-reading-october-31-2025-halloween-edition
