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 in this Friday edition of Evening Reading.
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### In Case You Missed It at Shacknews:
– **Pokémon Legends: Z-A** sells 5.8 million units in its first week of sales.
– Macy’s Parade will feature a Mario balloon in celebration of the 40th anniversary.
– Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft & Meta are 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 Microsoft’s plans.
– **Halo: Campaign Evolved** brings the series to PS5 in 2026.
– Twitch CEO Dan Clancy finally apologizes to Emiru for 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 help enhance your gameplay experience!
**Introducing Shackmaps**
Free interactive video game maps are now available, including one for Pokémon Legends: Z-A!
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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 weekend.
– **PC Download Deals for Oct. 24:** Epic Games Store Halloween Sale.
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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**, releasing in just a few weeks.
– Take a sneak peek at **Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO** on Nintendo Switch 1 & 2.
🏐 **Switch 2 Update:**
**Ball x Pit** will come to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 28. If you already own it on Nintendo Switch, you’ll receive a free update!
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Tweet from @ballxpit.com on October 24, 2025, at 8:11 AM:
*BALL x PIT 🏐 OUT NOW*
Finally, here’s a self-explanatory indie game that delivers what it promises — **Slots & Daggers** is out today. Go check it out!
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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* shows air every week — catch them all on the Games Done Quick Twitch channel.
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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’re heading back to OC ReMix for a classic banger from **Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest**.
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That’s it for today’s edition of Evening Reading. Have a great weekend and happy gaming!
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