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 a Zombies PvE game mode next week.
– **Shinobi: Art of Vengeance** adds 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
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
We now have maps for **Pokemon Legends: Z-A**! Perfect for navigating the world and finding all the secrets.
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### Weekend Entertainment
Since it’s the weekend, go find yourself something fun to play!
#### Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 17:
– Xbox Shocktober Sale
#### Weekend 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 shares their takeaways from the recent beta.
– Hearthstone fans, I always appreciate card reveals from Wronchi.
– **Patch 1.5** for Sunderfolk arrives on October 22 PT! 🎉
> 🎮 **Sunderfolk Update 1.5 Features:**
> – One Shot Mode: Play all your favorite missions from the campaign!
> – 4 New Missions: Test your skills with new challenges.
> – New Targeting Colors: Customize your battle experience.
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> For more details, visit: [sflk.gg/one-shot](http://sflk.gg/one-shot)
If you haven’t played this game yet, you’re missing out!
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### A Look Ahead
Also, here’s a sneak peek 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 **Pokemon Legends: Z-A**, Rock Tomb leaves a rock behind if you miss. One player used the rock to hide right in front of a Pidgeotto without being spotted! Might be situational, but it’s a really cool feature.
> [Image or embed from Ephemeral Enigmas (@ephemeralenigmas.bsky.social), October 17, 2025, 6:29 PM]
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### Events and Streams
**Nothing but the Hotfix:**
GDQx is LIVE at #TwitchCon! They’re raising money all weekend long for [World Central Kitchen](https://wck.org). Come find them in room 20C-D or watch from home at GDQ.
> Shaq is on there and has been making appearances. [Image or embed]
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### Closing Notes
And finally, it’s time again for **Botchamania!** Tonight in video game music, OC ReMix graces us with some Mega Man ZX.
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That’s it for today’s Evening Reading! Have a great weekend, and happy gaming!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146407/evening-reading-october-17-2025
