Good evening, Shacknews readers! As night falls, it’s time for your Evening Reading roundup — the perfect way to close out a full day of news and features. Let’s dive in.
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### In Case You Missed It at Shacknews:
– **How ASUS’s Developers Feel About the ROG Xbox Ally and Their Collaboration with Microsoft**
Insights into the partnership behind the new handheld Xbox device.
– **Battlefield 6 Review: The Game Within the Game**
A deep dive into what makes Battlefield 6 stand out in the shooter genre.
– **ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X: The Long-Awaited Xbox Handheld Is Almost Here**
Everything you need to know about ASUS’s upcoming Xbox devices.
– **Plans for Monster Hunter Wilds x Final Fantasy 14 Collab Started at Gamescom 2024**
Exciting crossover news from this year’s biggest gaming event.
– **Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Review: A Fresh Start and a Tremendous Replay**
Our thoughts on this classic RPG’s revival.
– **Capcom Execs Took Convincing to Allow GOG to Sell the Original Resident Evil Games**
Behind-the-scenes info on bringing Resident Evil classics to new platforms.
– **Apple Announces M5 Chip Built for AI**
A look at Apple’s newest AI-focused processor.
– **How NBA 2K Uses Music to Tap Into Basketball Culture**
Exploring the soundtrack’s role in the game’s immersive experience.
– **Ball x Pit Review: The Deadliest Ball Pit You’ll Ever See**
A unique and thrilling indie title examined.
– **Battlefield 6 Looks to Have Crossed 7 Million Units Sold in a Week**
A major milestone for the popular shooter.
– **Ananta’s ‘Kitchen Sink’ Approach to Game Design Is as Overwhelming as It Is Impressive**
A review of this ambitious and complex title.
– **Disney Dreamlight Valley Reveals New Details for Wishblossom Ranch and What’s Next**
Updates on what players can expect from the beloved life sim.
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### And Now, Other Stuff From the Internet!!!
– **R.I.P. Drew Struzan**
Remembering perhaps the greatest poster artist of all time. What a remarkable career.
– **Astro Bot Cappuccino**
I want to visit the Astro Bot café — who’s with me?
– **Happy Pokémon Legends: Z-A Release Date!**
Excited to spotlight some awesome fan art as Pokémon fans gear up for the launch.
– **Prism Tower Looms**
Incredible artwork showcasing one of the coolest Pokémon cities.
– **Team MZ Creeping**
Loving these characters and hoping to see more of them soon.
– **Atsu or Sly Cooper?**
Fingers crossed we get a new Sly Cooper game from Sucker Punch one day.
– **Avatar BTS Doc Is Coming**
After finally seeing *Avatar: The Way of Water* in IMAX 3D, I’m officially Pandora-pilled.
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There you have it, Shacknews — your Evening Reading for tonight. If you enjoyed this roundup, please consider subscribing to [Shacknews Mercury](#) to support our site for as little as $1/month.
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