Welcome to the Friday edition of Evening Reading, where you can catch up on the latest news, memes, and entertainment. Here’s what you might have missed at Shacknews:
Aerith voice actress Briana White showcased Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis at San Diego Comic-Con. The mobile adaptation of FF7 will be released in September.
Learn about the origins of Overwatch 2’s Illari.
Get a sneak peek at the characters in Gearbox’s upcoming game, Relic Hunters, starting with Jimmy.
Don’t miss the free weekend of Crash Team Rumble. Take the opportunity to try it out!
In other gaming news, the Pokemon World Championships are in full swing. The event has entered its second day and features exciting competitions in various Pokemon games, including Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, the Pokemon Trading Card Game, and Pokemon GO. The world champion for Pokemon Unite will also be crowned tonight.
The Pokemon World Championships also feature amazing scenes and decorations, such as impressive opening ceremonies, Poké lanterns, and even a revived Lapras from Sentosa.
Meanwhile, QuakeCon is also underway. The event has kicked off with guest appearances from adorable puppies, as part of a charity initiative with Dallas Pets Alive. Attendees can support the cause by purchasing special shirts.
QuakeCon also showcases custom PC builds, such as the AMD Gaming collaborations with ORIGINPC and Blue Horse. The event offers a glimpse into what’s next for Bethesda.
On the entertainment front, check out Strong Bad’s latest fake game trailer. It turns out, the game is actually real!
For speedrunning enthusiasts, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has become a popular game to break. This showcase highlights some of the glitches discovered along the way.
Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Super Smash Bros., has started a YouTube channel. Learn from his decades of experience and dive into his videos, including a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U.
In Shaqnews, Shaq proves that he is still involved in esports ownership. And for wrestling fans, Rhea Ripley shares a behind-the-scenes look leading up to Summerslam.
For music lovers, enjoy an acoustic arrangement from Final Fantasy 6 by Shea’s Violin.
That wraps up this week’s Friday Evening Reading. Join the conversation in the comments below and stay tuned for more updates next week!