Published , by TJ Denzer
Published , by TJ Denzer
Hey, Shackers. You may have noticed today looked pretty empty. That’s because we took April Fool’s Day off as always. It’s not exactly our vibe in the gaming industry, though it’s a bit quieter this year than the truly cringeworthy antics when April Fool’s and the gaming industry were at their worst. Either way, we’ll be back in a big way tomorrow with the Nintendo Direct for the Switch 2, so be sure to tune in. For tonight? An Evening Reading to take you into tomorrow. Enjoy.
Practicing for something special. I don't know if I'll be able to land these combos when it matters, but they sure did feel good to piece together. #UNI2
— TJ Denzer (@johnnychugs.bsky.social) April 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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I’ve dabbled in Under Night In-Birth 2 in the past (and reviewed it for Shacknews), but something special upcoming got me getting my feet wet again. Chaos always feels fun to play.
Funny bird man make life bar go BRRRR #COTW
— TJ Denzer (@johnnychugs.bsky.social) March 30, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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I also played some Tizoc in the new City of the Wolves Beta. Still annoyed about the Ronaldo thing, but this game still feels good, and Tizoc feels like a complete character at long last (he was broken in a bad way in Garou).
We’re ready. Are you ready? Get ready. It’s coming.
We don’t take part. The video is right.
This is an acceptable and harmless April Fool’s Day post. Sega’s actually pretty good at these.
Free coffee? Hell yes. Hope you got to enjoy it.
It's actually kind of weird how much a certain corner of the internet focuses on Venom’s badonk.
Look at that brave little worker go. I hope it’s not breaking child labor laws. But if it is, it’s doing it very cutely.
A new class was revealed for Elden Ring Nightreign, this one focusing on archery and ranged arrow attacks.
And there you have it. That’s your Evening Reading for this April 1, 2025. We hope you’ve enjoyed our coverage and invite you to dig deeper into our space if you enjoy what we’re doing. You can support us through programs like Shacknews Mercury, where you can pitch in as little as a dollar a month to help us out. Don’t have a dollar? Don’t need one to play Shackpets. It’s our free app on iOS and Android where you can engage in the ultimate battle of pet cuteness. If that’s not enough, there’s also Bubbletron, which lets you create your next billion-dollar idea from a daily randomized set of prompts. Can you figure out the right combo to get the day’s highest valuation and the Money Hat?
Thanks for checking in. We hope you have a good night. Get ready for one of the biggest gaming days of the year tomorrow!
