Hey Shacknews, it’s time for Evening Reading. Let’s officially close out our day of posting. Please take a look.
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### In Case You Missed It at Shacknews:
– **Battlefield 6 review:** The game within the game
– **Pokemon Legends: Z-A review:** Lumiose City, je t’aime
– **How to get Mystery Gifts in Pokemon Legends: Z-A**
– **Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Q3 2025 earnings results beat expectations**
– **Quantic Dream is making a competitive multiplayer game**
– **Two Point Museum gets Vampire Survivors content in free update**
– **Battlefield 6 Strategy Guide**
– **ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X:** The long-awaited Xbox handheld is almost here
– **Plans for Monster Hunter Wilds x Final Fantasy 14 collab started at Gamescom 2024**
– **Dead or Alive creator Tomonobu Itagaki passes away at 58**
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### And Now, Other Stuff From The Internet 🙁
The games industry mourns the passing of Tomonobu Itagaki, whose influence on 3D fighting game design will be felt for decades.
Notable figures have shared their respects: Harada honored his 3D fighting game rival and respected friend; Team Ninja reflected on the legacy of their studio’s first leader; Ed Boon paid tribute to Itagaki-san. There has been a true outpouring of love and respect for their friend’s passing — not just as a friend, but as a leader and a teacher.
Masahiro Sakurai also offered prayers for his eternal peace.
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### Rest in Peace, Paul Williams
Both SEGA Amusements International and Bandai Namco honored Paul Williams’ memory today. It’s truly a sad week for the video game industry.
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### What’s Happening Next?
– **Mario Kart World CINEMA CUP** kicks off Saturday! Bear is organizing some community-focused Kart tournaments you won’t want to miss.
– Remember DivX? I honor the video codec every single day.
– Cavs home games just got a lot more Swentastic! Now, concerts and pro wrestling events will also feature Swensons hamburgers and milkshakes. This is fantastic news for Northeast Ohio sports fans!
– The Matrix probably has you. And the kids don’t seem to care.
– **Play Skate Story:** The Skate Story Steam demo is outstanding. We’re all looking forward to the game’s release in December.
– **Pakistan x Metal:** This song went way harder than expected.
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There you have it, Shacknews. Your Evening Reading for October 16, 2025.
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