Evening Reading - January 31, 2025

Hey Shacknews, it's time for Evening Reading. Let's officially close out our day of posting. I am filling in for Ozzie Mejia who is on assignment. Please take a look.

In case you missed it at Shacknews:

• Weekend PC Download Deals for Jan. 31: Lunar New Year sales
• Weekend Console Download Deals for Jan. 31: Nintendo Supercharge Sale
• MultiVersus to shut down in May
• Killing Floor 3 launches on March 25
• ReSetna review: Robosoulsvania
• Dune: Awakening tasks players with surviving Arrakis & building an empire
• Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector review: Until the wheels fall off
• Guilty Gear Strive on Switch is sturdy, but lacks crossplay

Apex Legends Global Series Year 4 Championship Esports Stage Tour #ALGS #ApexLegends #ALGSSapporo pic.twitter.com/JUHS54wRSA

— Shacknews (@shacknews) January 31, 2025

And now... Other Stuff From The Internet!!!

Final Fantasy VII released 28 years ago

It’s been 28 years since we first met Cloud and the gang.

Tell us your most treasured Final Fantasy VII moments to celebrate today's anniversary! pic.twitter.com/ZmDJDsweVY

— FINAL FANTASY VII (@finalfantasyvii) January 31, 2025

Final Fantasy VII turns 28 years old today.

Did Sephiroth make this meme?

Um, Aunt May, are you okay?

dear god may's face texture didn't load so I've gotten probably the creepiest jumpscare in the history of gaming pic.twitter.com/r0dhu4mJnk

— Matt (@abzu235) January 30, 2025

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is out now on PC...

Marvel Rivals or Marvel Friends?

Talk about some Super Friends...

Cookie Monster is one of the only good things left on Twitter

Me still committed to me New Year's resolution to eat more veggies. How is your resolution going, friend? pic.twitter.com/rNEALRobxt

— Cookie Monster (@MeCookieMonster) January 31, 2025

He sure does like eating stuff.

It's still real to Ozzie, damn it!

26 years ago today, Mankind defeated The Rock in an Empty Arena match during Halftime Heat to win the WWE Championship.

This aired during the half-time of the 1999 Super Bowl pic.twitter.com/e1G5COL87m

— 90s WWE (@90sWWE) January 31, 2025

Royal Rumble is tomorrow. Maybe something as epic as this match will go down.

Cat videos

Ninja fighter cat pic.twitter.com/6EveXcsKQe

— Antidepressant Content (@depressionlesss) January 30, 2025

That cat is having a bad time.

at night, she's a jaguar. at day, she's a baby. 😂😻 pic.twitter.com/k00BrwGbyi

— Why you should have a cat (@ShouldHaveCat) January 29, 2025

That's a silly cat.

Another F-Zero 99 win!

I am the best in the universe. Remember that.

Music for your earholes

That Kid Icarus track was Ozzie's pick.

I love me some Hanumankind.

FireAid also saw a special performance from Nirvana.

There you have it, Shacknews. Your Evening Reading for January 31, 2025. Please check out our game Bubbletron to support our broader efforts here at Shacknews.

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Asif Khan

CEO/EIC/EIEIO

Asif Khan is the CEO, EIC, and majority shareholder of Shacknews. He began his career in video game journalism as a freelancer in 2001 for Tendobox.com. Asif is a CPA and was formerly an investment adviser representative. After much success in his own personal investments, he retired from his day job in financial services and is currently focused on new private investments. His favorite PC game of all time is Duke Nukem 3D, and he is an unapologetic fan of most things Nintendo. Asif first frequented the Shack when it was sCary's Shugashack to find all things Quake. When he is not immersed in investments or gaming he is a purveyor of fine electronic music. Asif also has an irrational love of Cleveland sports.