Blizzard has gradually been issuing teases for what's to come in Overwatch 2's upcoming season. Season 12 is now a week away and the publisher has revealed everything that players can expect to see. This includes the game's next hero, as well as a new way to play the game.

Overwatch 2 Season 12 adds Juno support hero and Clash game mode

Welcome, Shackers, to the end of another Tuesday. I just got back from QuakeCon. If you went, I hope you enjoyed. If you didn’t, I hope you enjoy the delightful content we have in store for you. We’ve got some features up already, but there’s plenty more to come both from my end, and from our friends at Nightdive Studios. For now, let’s close down another day of posting proper with another Evening Reading!

Evening Reading - August 13, 2024

New Jersey State

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Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Las Vegas, NV

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Learn about the new Pacts introduced with the Scorched Earth event in Hunt: Showdown 1896 and the unique Traits they unlock. The Scorched Earth event in Hunt: Showdown 1896 introduces three new Pacts for players to pledge their allegiance to. Each of these offers its own unique Trait and even boosts the abilities of a few of the pre-existing Traits. Picking the right Pact for you is an important decision, so think carefully before you commit.

Scorched Earth event Pacts & Traits - Hunt: Showdown 1896

The Vampire Killer sings for the blood of the wicked, and we will satisfy its thirst with another episode of Eldenvania! It’s an Elden Ring run where we play the game as if it were a Castlevania game, which works surprisingly well despite being very challenging. We beat Morgott...

ShackStream: Eldenvania Episode 2

Lake Mary, FL

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If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

During the events of QuakeCon 2024, Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton took the stage to talk about all sorts of new stuff in the Doom franchise. That inevitably included new info on Doom: The Dark Ages, but it wasn’t something you’ll see on the internet anytime soon. Much like when the deep dive for Doom 2016 was shown at QuakeCon, the Doom leads asked the community to put down their phones and simply take in the brutal mayhem of what’s coming. And while I can’t show you what I saw, I can tell you that it was ridiculously cool and continues to build the hype for what we’re getting when Dark Ages comes out in 2025.

Doom: The Dark Ages had a spectacular secretive deep dive at QuakeCon 2024

Later today, Google will host its Made by Google 2024 Keynote, where the company is expected to reveal new phones and other devices and software updates. If you’re looking forward to seeing what the company has in store, you can listen to the Made by Google 2024 Keynote livestream here.

Watch the Made by Google 2024 Keynote here

I grew up on these babies. This cookie is sweet nostalgia to me. There are so many variations to make it too, you really can't go wrong with it! For a super easy and fast cookie bar, these are a winner!

Magic Layer Bars aka Hello Dolly Bars

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

Emily Standley Allard

In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Quincy, MA

Dianna Carney

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Dambuster Studios and Deep Silver released Dead Island 2 earlier this year, but the devs are getting a massive update ready for this coming October. Dambuster announced that it is getting ready to launch New Game+ in Dead Island 2, complete with new weapons, skins, and more, and if that wasn’t enough, a new “Neighborhood Watch” horde mode is also on the way, featuring a tower defense-style traps as players fight to survive waves of infected hordes.

Dead Island 2 to get New Game+ & Neighborhood Watch horde mode in October update

Ballistic Moon, PlayStation Studios, and Supermassive Games have been working on an enhanced re-release of Until Dawn for PC and PS5, and now we know when the updated version of the game will be coming. PlayStation released a new trailer taking a deep dive into the differences between the original game and its enhanced version, but we also learned that the Until Dawn remaster will be coming to PS5 and PC in October 2024.

Until Dawn PS5 & PC enhanced versions dated for October 2024

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Grading EVO 2024: Games, venue, tournament, spectating & execution

After some time spent away from EVO 2024 to digest what we experienced, it feels like a good time to grade the whole thing. EVO has...

Grading EVO 2024: Games, venue, tournament, spectating & execution

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