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:
– **Warframe** community director talks Nokko, The Vallis Undermind, and the devil in the details.
– **US & China** agree to a one-year truce on the trade war.
– **Final Fantasy 14** is removing class & level restrictions on glamour.
– **D&D Review:** Starter Set & Stranger Things Collaboration.
– GDQ’s Rae ‘Raeclun’ Brusky discusses 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?
Your weekly reminder to check out **Shackmaps**, our growing collection of video game maps designed to enhance your gameplay experience!
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### Introducing Shackmaps:
Free interactive video game maps — now including **Pokemon Legends: Z-A**!
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### Weekend Plans?
Because it’s the weekend, go find yourself something to play! Check out these great deals:
– **Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 31:** Happy Halloween!
– **Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 31:** GOG is here to wrap up your week.
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### Updates From Nightdive Studios
The folks at Nightdive Studios didn’t want to let Halloween pass without some news on what’s coming from them:
– **Chun-Li** is next in line for *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves*. This will certainly not be the last you hear about this from us.
– Here’s the latest look at *Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections*.
– Finally, take a look at 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!
**Well, well, well!**
*The Nightmare Before Christmas* has been a Hollywood Bowl staple every year around Halloween. However, this is the first year it’s being performed without the late Ken Page (RIP). To fill in, here’s the incomparable Keith David.
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### The Podcast Experience
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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!
– Samoa Joe wasn’t ready for Hangman’s latest Halloween shenanigans.
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### Tonight in Video Game Music
Arc System Works is coming in with a special Halloween playlist! Perfect for setting the spooky mood.
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That’s all for this Friday edition of Evening Reading. Have a fantastic weekend, and happy Halloween!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146629/evening-reading-october-31-2025-halloween-edition