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 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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**Your Weekly Reminder:**
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 *Pokémon Legends: Z-A!*
And because it’s the weekend, go find yourself something to play!
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### Weekend Download Deals – October 31
**Console Deals:** Happy Halloween!
**PC Deals:** GOG helps wrap up your week.
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**Updates from Nightdive Studios:**
The team at Nightdive Studios didn’t want to let the holiday pass without some exciting news. Chun-Li is next in line for *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves*. This certainly won’t be the last you hear from us about this character!
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### Latest Game Highlights
– Here’s the newest look at *Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections*.
– And finally, we have 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 Tribute:**
The Nightmare Before Christmas 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, we have the incomparable Keith David taking the stage.
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### Podcast Experience
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**Hotfix Support:**
Games Done Queer is happening this weekend — 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! Meanwhile, Samoa Joe wasn’t ready for Hangman’s latest Halloween shenanigans.
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### Tonight in Video Game Music
Arc System Works is back with a special Halloween playlist! Perfect for setting the spooky mood.
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That’s all for this edition of Evening Reading. Have a wonderful Halloween weekend and, as always, happy gaming!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146629/evening-reading-october-31-2025-halloween-edition