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Hello, everyone at Shacknews. If you're reading this, I'm in Honolulu for the Pokemon World Championships, so this will be a short round of news, memes, and entertainment. This is the Friday edition of Evening Reading. In case you missed it at Shacknews:. I'm traveling a lot this summer. Back...

Evening Reading - August 16, 2024

Devolver Digital has spent over a year hyping up an adventure that looks to be one of the most creative to release in some time. What happens when developer All Possible Futures explores a storybook fantasy land that takes its hero beyond its borders and into the real world? The result so far is something truly magical, as Shacknews recently had a chance to dive in to The Plucky Squire.

The Plucky Squire bravely scales the fourth wall

There are a lot of serious games out there. Sometimes, a weekend calls for something cozier and a little more wholesome. The folks behind Wholesome Games are taking time to celebrate more relaxing video games. Check out the best of the Wholesome Games Steam Celebration and take a load off this weekend.

Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 16: Wholesome Games Steam Celebration

International storefronts offer unique games not available in all regions, as well as different discounts. Use international storefronts to access demos and online-only games that aren't available in your region. You can also purchase physical disc and cartridge editions on modern Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch consoles without worrying about region...

How to Access Region-Locked Games on Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox (and Why)

The makers of Let's Build A Zoo expand on their idea as you run your own game studio in Let's Build A Dungeon, coming to Xbox and Steam. Springloaded's new game, Let's Build A Dungeon, brings the zoo-building charm to running a game studio. Manage a team to create the...

Let's Build A Dungeon Announced For Xbox & Steam

Video Gamer is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Prices subject to change. Learn more. Fortnite Reload has gained a lot of popularity since its release in late June 2024. The game mode brought back many iconic places from Chapter 1, which turned out to be a recipe for success. Thanks to its popularity, Epic Games will keep developing the mode and adding new content for it. Right now, you can also play a Fortnite Reload Chapter 2 map, although there is a twist.

Fortnite Reload Chapter 2 is now available, but there’s a twist

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The Elder Scrolls: Castles will be available globally September 10th.

Bethesda is Launching an Elder Scrolls Mobile Game Next Month

Video Games On SI

These are our votes for the toughest Souls games FromSoftware has made.

All FromSoftware Souls games ranked from easy to impossible

Consoles can get off to a strong start with a killer launch line-up to win over fans and stand out in a new generation. Some memorable PlayStation launch titles like Ridge Racer, Timesplitters, and Resogun set the bar high for new consoles. Standout launch titles like Demon's Souls and Astro's...

10 Best PlayStation Launch Titles Of All Time

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Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

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

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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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The Nitro Deck+ is a must for handheld Switch players that want pro-controller style functionality in a more comfortable form factor.

I finally started playing my Switch in handheld mode after seven years and it’s all thanks to this controller

The PlayStation 5 has sold over 60 million units, making it the leader in the current console generation. "Helldivers 2" is a cooperative shooter with live service elements and ongoing updates, despite facing challenges like review bombing. "Dragon's Dogma 2" is a unique RPG that offers a variety of character...

6 of the best PS5 games of 2024…so far

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

The best DLC expansion packs ever released for great video games.

10 best video game DLCs ever made

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When it comes to the personalities of humans, some zodiac signs are known mostly for their resilience. They possess the ability to shoulder their burdens alone. It could be due to their natural strength or determination. There could be many different reasons as to why these signs are so stoic in nature. These signs somehow make it through life's challenges with a steadfast resolve.

3 Zodiac Signs That Bear the Burden Alone

Nintendo’s upcoming crime drama narrative adventure, Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club will be getting a demo on Nintendo Switch ahead of its release on August 29, 2024. The demo is set to hit the Nintendo eShop early next week, and with it will come the first chapter of the game. What’s more, Nintendo will release more chapters for the demo in the coming days after the initial release and your progress through the demo will carry over to the main game.

Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club's is getting a demo on Nintendo Switch

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a puppy who is housebroken and loves toys to a little five-year-old dog who is a great snuggle buddy and loves other dogs, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these five great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Local Animal Rescue Shares Dogs Who've Been Looking For Love The Longest

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Splitgate 2 challenges you to think even faster with portals

The original Splitgate felt like an idea ahead of its time. Cross the arena shooting of Xbox's Halo with the technological leaps forward introduced in Valve's...

Splitgate 2 challenges you to think even faster with portals

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