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Shack Chat: What do you want to see from EA Play 2020?

It's that time again, your favorite time of the week. This week the Shack staff gathers 'round our virtual meeting table to discuss one of many upcoming digital gaming events. EA Play 2020 was recently announced as a digital event, and we thought it high time to sit down and look deep within ourselves to figure out exactly what we want from EA Play in 2020. Question: What do you want to see from EA Play 2020? Skate 4 - Asif Khan, Better than the rest of the Shack staff

Weekend PC Download Deals for May 8: First DOOM Eternal discounts

You have your mission. You must rip and tear until it is done. And if you're late to the ripping and the tearing, then perhaps a discount will give you incentive to get started. Yes, DOOM Eternal is getting its first significant discount, going down by 25 percent this weekend. So if you want it, you can pick it up on Steam and The Humble Store right now. Speaking of The Humble Store, the Humble Store Spring Sale has begun and that means dozens of games across a vast number

Shantae and the Seven Sirens limited physical edition pre-orders open soon

Better lock in your Shantae order soon if you're wanting to have a copy of the latest game that's all your own. Get ready to open up those wallets, Shantae fans. The half-genie hero is back in an all-new adventure: Shantae and the Seven Sirens, and you'll be able to take home a physical version of the game if you move quickly enough. Limited Run Games will opening up pre-orders for the limited edition physical version of Shantae and the Seven Sirens for both PlayStation 4 and Switch later this

Port Royale 4 Beta Is Out Now

Seafaring trade simulator Port Royale 4 has released its beta as a pre-purchase, with players who purchase the game now getting a discounted rate and instant access to the beta.The latest in a series dating back to 2003's Port Royale, the trading sim takes players back to the golden age of seafaring in the Caribbean, acting as the governor of an island-based colony. In a new twist for the series, sea battles will now be turn-based, with up to 8 different ships involved in each battle.See what else is new

Emissary guide – Sea of Thieves

Everything you need to know about the Emissary feature for all trading companies in Sea of Thieves. The Emissary system is a brand new mechanic in Sea of Thieves. This feature was introduced at the end of April 2020, and allows players to represent a trading company of their choosing for added rewards. There are a lot of rules and mechanics at play here, so knowing all about the Emissary system is going to be critical if you want to make smart decisions while out on the sea. How to

Google CFO confirms company ‘experienced a significant slowdown in ad revenues’ in March

Google CFO Ruth Porat disclosed a slow down in the company's ad revenue as the global COVID-19 pandemic intensified in March. Google is out with their Q1 2020 earnings release, and the stock is up on a revenue beat. Sales came in at $41.2 billion for the search behemoth, but the CFO disclosed that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on advertising revenues began to be felt in March.  Alphabet's stock jumped nearly $60/share on today's earnings release. “Performance was strong during the first two months of the quarter, but

Evening Reading – April 21, 2020

Hey Shacknews, it's time for Evening Reading. Let's officially close out our day of posting. Please take a look. SUPER MARIO MAKER 2 GAME OF THE YEAR 2019-2020 GOTY #SuperMarioMaker2 #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/MviFw9IduX — Productive Citizen ✌?????? (@technosucks) April 22, 2020 They added the SMB3 Slot Machine. No wonder Super Mario Maker 2 won Shacknews Game of the Year 2019. [embedded content] Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans may have something to say about the GOTY 2020 [embedded content] Nice song by Shofu. Stonks #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/yDG7icdeb8 — Productive Citizen ✌??????

Blockchain Gaming Firm Animoca Creates Private Trading Hub for Shareholders

Following its delisting from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) last month, blockchain gaming startup Animoca Brands has engaged an online marketplace to continue private trades of shares in the company.Animoca Brands —  the parent company of TSB Gaming — has made its mark on the blockchain gaming space in recent years by collaborating with big-name firms such as Tetris creator Atari and signing a global licensing agreement with Formula 1.On April 9, Animoca released details of its engagement with PrimaryMarkets, an Australia-based online marketplace for the trading of unlisted securities

Sea of Thieves’ Ships of Fortune update adds trading company and cats

Players can also expect an Emissary system focused on greater rewards, an overhaul to Arena, and a new revive mechanic. Ships of Fortune is the latest free update coming to Sea of Thieves. This large content drop will shake up several aspects of the game by adding a brand new trading company, a new means to earn greater rewards with the Emissary system, a revamp to the Arena, as well as the highly requested pet: cats! All of this was revealed during the April 7 edition of Inside Xbox. Sea

2020 WWE Wrestlemania 36 Night 2 Review: Charlotte Flair Vs. Rhea Ripley

On the heels of Night 1 of Wrestlemania 36, there's still a lot more in store. For the first time ever, WWE's biggest annual show is taking place over two nights, without a live audience. All told, over 15 matches are being presented as part of this year's showcase of the immortals.The first installment of Wrestlemania 36 saw Braun Strowman win the Universal Championship, AJ Styles and the Undertaker compete in the first-ever Boneyard Match, and so many more memorable moments. If you missed the first half of the show,