Evening Reading - June 19, 2026

Celebrate the end of this Juneteenth with Shacknews.

by · Shacknews

Hello there, Shacknews. Who's ready for an abbreviated round of news, memes, and entertainment? This is the Friday edition of Evening Reading.

In case you missed it at Shacknews:

  • The Shacknews staff took Friday off in observance of Juneteenth! We'll be back on Monday!

Your weekly reminder to check out Shackmaps, our growing collection of video game maps to help enhance your gameplay experience!

And, because it's the weekend, go find yourself something to play!

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

Nothing but the Hotfix

Celebrate Juneteenth all weekend with Games Done Quick and Black in a Flash.

GDQ's Hotfix shows air every week and you can catch them all at the Games Done Quick Twitch account.

This week in Shaqnews (and Chucknews)

We'll see you all next season.

IT'S STILL REAL TO ME, DAMMIT!

Fewer things are more fun than a pro wrestling referee eating it.

Tonight in video game music

Jonny Atma is covering Wily Castle, you say?

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