Sometimes, a video game just does what it says on the tin. In the case of The Casting of Frank Stone, the newest game from Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology, and The Quarry developer Supermassive Games, that’s not a bad thing. It just means that, after playing the demo I was sent, I don’t have a ton to say other than, “Yeah, man, that’s a Supermassive game, and as someone who likes those, that’s pretty cool.”

The Casting of Frank Stone is Definitely a Supermassive Game And That's Just Fine

Cat Quest 3 is here! I have previewed the game, reviewed the game, and somewhere in-between conducted an interview on the game as well. It's a Cat Quest 3 hat trick, folks. I was approached to shoot some questions over to the development studio, The Gentlebros, and got some answers back from Desmond Wong. Alongside being The Gentlebros' CEO, Wong is also an artist and game designer for Cat Quest 3, so he might be the perfect person to answer a variety of questions. I asked about the new setting and some of the design choices going into a third Cat Quest, as you'd probably expect. But I also thought it would be fun to ask some more broad questions, such as what it's like to be part of a Nintendo Direct, for example. That has to be a weird experience, right? Anyway, check it out, and let us know what you think!

Cat Quest 3 developer talks secrets, sequels, hairballs & The Apawcalypse

QuakeCon 2024 is going down this weekend, as an outlet that began as a Quake website, it feels only right to theme this week’s Shack Chat around the iconic first-person shooter franchise. Specifically, we’re sharing our favorite places to do battle throughout the Quake series. Question: What is...

Shack Chat: What is your favorite Quake map of all time?

Nintendo recently updated the Japanese official website for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom to feature new characters that will be appearing including Impa, the King of Hyrule, and Zelda’s new ally, Tri. In Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Impa is an elderly woman and Zelda’s caretaker, and she...

Impa Appears in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

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Zelda's music is closely associated with the instruments used to play them throughout the series. Musical instruments have been important to the franchise as far back as the original The Legend of Zelda with its Recorder, but it only became a central aspect of the series with the titular item in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. From that point forward, an overarching theme was set in stone: Music's ability to help and heal people.

The Magnificent Power of Zelda Music

Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

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Orlando’s beloved New York Bagel And Deli, a hotspot for anyone craving a taste of the Big Apple, has hit a snag. Known for its extensive menu that includes New York-style bagels, pizza, heroes, wraps, and more, the eatery recently faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection.

Dead and live roaches, food and coffee lids stored on the floor- Beloved Florida eatery closed

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

Most who actually love gaming, rather than the tribalism that comes with it, will admit that the 'Console Wars' are silly and childish. To breathe life into them ever-slightly, it's fair to say that on the grand scale of things, PlayStation is usually the company among the big three that tends to come out on top more often than not, with the biggest swaying factor being the long list of PlayStation exclusives over the years.

10 Best PS5 Games Of All Time

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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She was like an intriguing cross between Charlie's Angels actress Kate Jackson and Popeye movie star Shelley Duvall. Her name was Beth Howland, and it's been 8 years since her tragic death from lung cancer on May 24, 2016, just four days before what would have been her 75th birthday.

A Look Back at the Life of Actress Beth Howland (From TV's 'Alice'): 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

Welcome, welcome, Shackers. It’s another fine Tuesday as we coast through the first full week of August. QuakeCon is this weekend, and while we won’t be out to put on our own little event, we will be there to cover. We hope you’ve enjoyed our coverage so far and will look forward to what we have in store. That’s then, this is now, and we’re coming into the end of the day, so it’s time to enjoy another round of Evening Reading. Have some, won’t you?

Evening Reading - August 6, 2024

Lifelong friends Andy Griffith and Don Knotts were quite a team on The Andy Griffith Show, which originally aired on CBS from 1960 to 1968. In 1965, Knotts left the series (to make big-screen movies), which later transitioned into Mayberry RFD, with Ken Berry taking over the lead from Griffith.

Andy Griffith was critical of Don Knotts and his portrayal of Mr. Furley on TV's 'Three's Company'

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Remedy Entertainment revealed that Alan Wake 2 still hasn't made the studio any money in its latest earnings report.

Remedy is still waiting for Alan Wake 2 to break even

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GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 actors come together to host the next Future Games Show at Gamescom virtual showcase

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Shack Together 026 - Zelda Fantasy Draft, Echoes of Wisdom Hype, Bye to GI, feat. Donovan Erskine

Welcome to another exciting episode of Shack Together, where we're joined by News Editor Donovan Erskine to discuss the best and brightest in gaming. Our host...

Shack Together 026 - Zelda Fantasy Draft, Echoes of Wisdom Hype, Bye to GI, feat. Donovan Erskine

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