Shacknews

Shacknews, often called "The Shack," is a website dedicated to providing news, articles, editorials, and community forums about computer and console gaming. Currently, it is owned by Gamerhub Content Network. The site was previously owned by Steve Gibson and Maarten Goldstein, who ran it as an independent gaming journalism platform for more than ten years before selling it to Gamefly. In January 2014, Gamerhub Content Network acquired Shacknews.

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Devil May Cry and Castelvania show producer Adi Shankar acquires Duke Nukem rights

1 day ago | shacknews.com | Donovan Erskine

Adi Shankar says he recently acquired the rights to make a Duke Nukem show from Gearbox. June 20, 2025 12:30 PMGearbox Entertainment Adi Shankar, the producer behind the television adaptations of Devil May Cry and Castlevania, has lined up his next project: Duke Nukem.
Capcom Spotlight livestream announced for next week

1 day ago | shacknews.com | Donovan Erskine

Already have an account? Login Now Capcom will share new details for Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata during the showcase.
Evening Reading - June 18, 2025

2 days ago | shacknews.com | Donovan Erskine

Already have an account? Login Now It's nighttime in America, which means it is time for another edition of Shacknews Evening Reading. Good evening, Shacknews, it's nighttime, which means it's time for Evening Reading.
ShackStream: The Stevetendo Show! Episode 590

3 days ago | shacknews.com | Steve Tyminski

More Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster on The Stevetendo Show! Tonight, on The Stevetendo Show, we’re jumping back into our Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster playthrough. This is my first ever playthrough of the game and I am having a great time with it thus far. I read online that it feels like an early Final Fantasy game and I agree with that statement because of how the job system works.
LEGO Party knows exactly what it is and that's ok

3 days ago | shacknews.com | Ozzie Mejia

After more than 25 years, the Mario Party series has become an institution. Most people who are into video games are aware of the series and how it works. It's one of those games that has thrived in its own space with few imitators or competitors. The team at SMG Studio, along with indie publisher Fictions, would like to make a bold attempt to enter this arena with a differently universally recognized property: LEGO.
Fortnite Blitz Royale is a new mode where matches are five minutes or less

3 days ago | shacknews.com | Donovan Erskine

The new 32-player mode was designed for mobile, but is playable everywhere. After five years of absence, Fortnite recently returned to mobile devices. With a new (and returning) audience on the platform, Epic Games has released a new mode tailored to the fast-paced playstyle of mobile users. It’s called Blitz Royale, and it’s available on all platforms where Fortnite can be played.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is poised to be the latest hit from Dotemu and Tribute Games

3 days ago | shacknews.com | Donovan Erskine

Hot off the excellent brawler that was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge in 2022, I was excited to see what the duo of Tribute Games and Dotemu could do with the Marvel IP. I got to play through a couple levels of Marvel Cosmic Invasion at Summer Game Fest Play Days and was absolutely enchanted by the game’s mechanics and comic book deep cuts. Marvel Cosmic Invasion will launch with 15 playable characters, though I only had access to a little over half of them during my demo.
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army review: Ronin remake

3 days ago | shacknews.com | Lucas White

Raidou Kuzunoha, despite his iconic and recurring character design (bro is the Cameo King), is from an era when Atlus USA was still struggling to figure out how to market its demonic “Megami Tensei” RPG series. Even with Persona being a huge deal and Shin Megami Tesei growing by osmosis, other offshoots like Devil Summoner still struggle with branding, as we saw recently with Soul Hackers 2.
Donkey Kong Bananza supports 2 player co-op and GameShare locally and online

3 days ago | shacknews.com | Donovan Erskine

Even players on the Switch 1 can enjoy Donkey Kong Bananza through local GameShare. With Donkey Kong Bananza featuring two central characters in DK and Pauline, Nintendo will let players experience the journey with a friend. Donkey Kong Bananza will support co-op play both locally and online through the Switch 2’s GameShare feature.
Donkey Kong Bananza will feature Zebra and Ostrich forms through Pauline's singing

3 days ago | shacknews.com | Donovan Erskine

Already have an account? Login Now Pauline can empower DK to take on powerful forms with unique abilities in the 3D platformer. Nintendo’s Donkey Kong Bananza Direct showed off new gameplay in DK’s latest adventure.