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• Nintendo Switch Eshop Gets 30 New Games This Week

  19-10-2018 23:55
  
  If you're looking for something new to play on Nintendo Switch, you have a lot of options to choose from right now. On top of the latest batch of Switch Eshop deals, a total of 30 new titles have released for the console this week, and they include a couple of notable games that are definitely worth a look.Headlining this week's releases is From Software's critically acclaimed Dark Souls Remastered. Originally intended to release alongside the PS4 and Xbox One versions back in May, the Switch ed
  
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• The Latest: Man gets life for Walmart shooting that killed 3

  19-10-2018 23:53 via yahoo.com
  BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — The Latest on the sentencing of a man who shot and killed three people in a suburban Denver Walmart (all times local):
  
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• Migrant Caravan Begins To Cross Into Mexico From Guatemala

  19-10-2018 23:48 via yahoo.com
  A large, U.S.-bound group of Central American migrants that President Donald
  
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• Fallout 76 Beta Pre-Load Is Now Live On Xbox One

  19-10-2018 23:45
  
  Fallout 76's release date is a month away, but some players will have a chance to try Bethesda's new multiplayer-focused RPG very soon. Following the recent pre-beta stress test, Bethesda is kicking off the first Fallout 76 beta session on Xbox One on October 23 (before expanding it to PS4 and PC the following week), and those who've qualified are able to pre-load it right now.The Fallout 76 beta is open exclusively to those who've pre-ordered the game, so if you want to jump in, you'll need to
  
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• What's New On Amazon Prime Video For November 2018: More TV Shows And Movies (US)

  19-10-2018 23:43
  
  November is almost here, and that means Amazon Prime Video will have plenty of new movies, TV shows, and original series for its subscribers to watch. On top of the traditional fair, Amazon is also offering NFL games, streaming live on Thursday nights.Easily the best movie coming to Amazon on November 1 is the 1985 classic Weird Science. In the John Hughes film, a couple of high school nerds use computer technology to create what they think is the perfect woman. Somehow, their creation comes to
  
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• Destiny 2 Haunted Forest Guide: How To Escape The Scary Pit And Get Your Loot At The End

  19-10-2018 23:43
  
  When players finally complete the new Haunted Forest event in Destiny 2's Halloween-themed Festival of the Lost, they're greeted by the usual: a loot chest that holds all their hard-earned winnings. The trouble is, the walkway between players and the chest gives out almost as soon as their feet touch it, tossing them into a frightening, blood red pit below. Inside: an unkillable Hive Knight called The Invincible Nightmare.It's a fighting twist to the horror-themed activity. Instead of getting yo
  
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• Hulu New Releases In November 2018: More TV Shows And Movies Coming And Going (US)

  19-10-2018 23:42
  
  It's almost a new month, and with October wrapping up, Hulu subscribers are probably wondering what's coming out next month. Starting on the first of next month, there is a ton of new content coming to the service; however, there are plenty of movies leaving as well.The first of the month is when Hulu dumps plenty of new movies, including 28 Days Later. In the 2002 film, director Danny Boyle puts a new spin on the zombie franchise by having the infected run, which created a terrifying atmosphere
  
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• The Kavanaugh Hearings Just Won't Leave Me Alone

  19-10-2018 23:40 via yahoo.com
  This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in
  
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• Spider-Man PS4 Developers Troll Complaining Players With The Ability To Add Puddles In Photo Mode

  19-10-2018 23:40
  
  If there's something Spider-Man PS4 needs, it's more puddles. With its new update to Marvel's Spider-Man, developer Insomniac Games has made sure all players' versions of New York City are up to the requisite level of dampness, as required by internet law. The new update to the game includes a new difficulty mode and a New Game Plus mode, as well as additional stickers for Spider-Man's Photo mode--specifically, puddles.Insomniac User Interface and Experience Lead Gil Doron shared a shot of the n
  
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• Fortnite: Where To Dance On A Clock Tower, Pink Tree, Porcelain Throne Locations (Week 4 Challenges)

  19-10-2018 23:36
  
  New Fortnite challenges for Week 4 of Season 6 are live, and unlike some recent weeks, these include some trickier ones that require you to know the map well. One such challenges involves getting your dance on while being on top of a Clock Tower (followed by two other specific but vaguely named locations, the Pink Tree and Porcelain Throne). By doing this you'll earn yourself some experience but, more importantly, you'll get the Battle Stars needed to level up your Battle Pass and get those swee
  
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• Battlefield 5 Will Have Two Free Bonus Items For Early Adopters

  19-10-2018 23:35
  
  October 19 marks the date Battlefield V was originally scheduled to launch, before EA eventually pushed the game back to November. While most developers wouldn't typically acknowledge a title's original planned release date, EA DICE general manager Oskar Gabrielson shared a message with fans today, thanking them for their support and revealing a small gift that'll be waiting when the game launches.In a video shared on Twitter, which you can watch below, Gabrielson announced that as a token of DI
  
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• The Latest: UN calls on Mexico, US to respect migrants

  19-10-2018 23:31 via yahoo.com
  TECUN UMAN, Guatemala (AP) — The Latest on a caravan of Central American migrants hoping to reach the United States (all times local):
  
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• Pokemon Go Community Day Event (October 2018): Start Time, Bonuses, More

  19-10-2018 23:30
  
  Pokemon Go's next Community Day is almost here. Niantic's monthly event returns this Sunday, October 21, giving players around the world another opportunity to capture rare Pokemon, take advantage of in-game bonuses, and even add a special move to their repertoire.While every Community Day lasts three hours, the particulars of each event vary by month. To help you get prepared, we've rounded up all the information you need to know about October's Community Day below, from its start time in each
  
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• Lotto fever grips U.S. as Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion

  19-10-2018 23:29 via yahoo.com
  The winner of such a prize would be worth more than Vera Bradley Inc and easily have enough money left over to buy a full set of the company's trademark paisley purses and luggage.Mega Millions tickets are sold in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands.If more than one winner is picked, the jackpot would be divided proportionately, as happened when the previous Mega Millions record of $656 million was drawn in March 2012 and was shared by winners in Kansas, Illinois and
  
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• US charges Russian woman Elena Khusyaynova with interfering in US elections

  19-10-2018 23:26 via yahoo.com
  The US government on Friday charged a Russian woman with being part of a Kremlin-backed plot to interfere with next month's midterm elections. Elena Alekseevna Khusyaynova, 44, became the first foreigner to be charged in connection with the upcoming elections, rather than the 2016 presidential race. She was accused of having being, since 2014, the chief accountant for "Project Lakhta", a $35 million operation linked to the St Petersburg-based Internet Research Agency, which led Russian soci
  
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• Caravan of migrants tears down fence on Mexico-Guatemala border

  19-10-2018 23:19 via yahoo.com
  Immigration is a hot-button political topic as a migrant caravan makes its way toward the U.S.
  
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• Red Dead Redemption 2 - The Story So Far Recap

  19-10-2018 23:17
  
  With RDR 2's release approaching, here's a recap of what went down with John Marston in the first Red Dead Redemption.
  
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• Nevada residents drive to the California border in hopes to hit the jackpot

  19-10-2018 23:17 via yahoo.com
  People drive down to Nevada-California border town Primm, Nevada, the closest location for many to purchase tickets for the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots totalling over $1.3 billion.
  
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• Surprise PS4 Horror Game Sale On The US PlayStation Store

  19-10-2018 23:15
  
  It seems Sony loves nothing more than springing a surprise sale on PS4 owners. Right now, in addition to the regular weekly PlayStation Store sale, you can save up to 50% on a mountain of mostly spooky games to play during the lead-up to Halloween and beyond. As usual, PS Plus members get an extra discount on top of these deals. It's the Sale of the Dead, and it runs between now and November 2. Let's take a look at what deals are available.If bang for your buck is what you're after, you can pick
  
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• Great Nintendo Switch Deals On The US Eshop This Week

  19-10-2018 23:14
  
  Everyone likes saving money, and if you're a Nintendo Switch owner, you can get some appealing deals on the Eshop right at this very moment. But because the Eshop doesn't do scheduled weekly sales like many other digital game sellers, the prices here go back up on different dates depending on the game. So if you see something you want, grab it. With that in mind, let's see what Switch games we can save money on for the next few days.Now that the NBA season has begun, you might have basketball on
  
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• Nintendo Switch Gets Three New GameCube-Inspired Controllers For Smash Bros. Ultimate

  19-10-2018 23:13
  
  It's no secret that many long-time Smash Bros. players have an affinity for the GameCube controller. And with Smash Bros. Ultimate set to launch for Nintendo Switch on December 7, you might want to get a Switch controller that's shaped like its GameCube predecessor. Nintendo is selling a Smash-themed wired controller of its own, but if you'd like to save $5 and get one themed after other Nintendo properties, you'll soon be able to.PDP is working on a trio of GameCube-inspired Pro controllers for
  
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• New Spooky Game Is Available On Xbox Game Pass In Time For Halloween

  19-10-2018 23:12
  
  Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service that grants Xbox One owners access to a large selection of games for a $10 monthly subscription fee. One of the killer features of the service is that you get to play Microsoft-published games like Forza Horizon 4 the day they come out. But it's not limited to first-party games. From time to time a third-party game will be free for Xbox Game Pass subscribers at launch as well. Such is the case with the new dark, horror-themed game Sinner: Sacrifice for Re
  
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• Destiny 2: Forsaken -- How To Get Horror Story Rifle In Festival Of The Lost

  19-10-2018 23:12
  
  With Halloween nearly upon us, we're seeing spooky events showing up in lots of games this month. Among them is the online shooter Destiny 2, a game that's seen a significant uptick in fresh content since the launch of the Forsaken expansion. The latest update is the Festival of the Lost event, which runs between now and November 6 and introduces lots of new gear and cosmetics. The most sought-after reward in the whole event is a new auto rifle called Horror Story.Horror Story is a fully-Masterw
  
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• Pre-Loading For Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 And Xbox One Is Live

  19-10-2018 23:10
  
  The release of Red Dead Redemption 2 is fast approaching, and you can be prepared to venture into the Old West by having it loaded and ready to go for launch. Alongside a new launch trailer, Rockstar has announced that pre-loading will begin on Friday, October 19 at 12 AM ET / 5 AM BST, or 9 PM PT on Thursday. [Update: Pre-loading is now live.]In the tweet announcing the pre-load timing, the studio also gave word that the launch trailer will debut on Thursday at 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT. That should b
  
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• A New Mystery Game Subscription For PC Appears

  19-10-2018 23:10
  
  Between services like Humble Bundle, Twitch Prime, PS Plus, and Xbox Live Gold, there's no shortage of ways to get a monthly set of mystery games at an enormously discounted rate. Even so, Loot Crate is throwing its hat in the ring with a brand-new subscription service of its own. It's called Loot Play, and it provides subscribers with a monthly bundle of five indie PC games for as low as $10 per month.The games are delivered on the 17th of each month in the form of Steam codes. One game will be
  
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• Get Great Horror Movies For Cheap Right Now From Vudu

  19-10-2018 23:09
  
  With Halloween fast approaching, your interest in scary movies may be rising faster than the gleaming knife of a masked killer. If you're looking for some great deals on horror movies, you'll want to check out Vudu, which is running a big sale on movies and TV shows that will keep you up half the night, peeking at shadows and wincing at every creak you hear.The Paranormal Activity series has been summoning scares from viewers since the original found-footage film hit theaters in 2007. Vudu curre
  
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• Sale On PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch Games This Week At GameStop (US)

  19-10-2018 23:08
  
  GameStop refreshes its weekly deals each Wednesday. This week's sale is now available, so you'll find some good deals on all kinds of things, ranging from games and accessories to collectibles and apparel. And if you're looking to unload some items, you just might get some bonus credit for trading them in this week. Let's take a look at what's in this week's GameStop ad.On the trading front, you'll get $20 off of any new game or pre-order when you trade in select games; you can view the list her
  
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• PS4 Deals On The PlayStation Store This Week (US)

  19-10-2018 23:07
  
  The PlayStation Store's latest sale on digital PS4 games is now live, offering big savings on games like Destiny 2: Forsaken, Fallout 4, and a wide selection of PSVR titles. As usual, PlayStation Plus members get an additional discount on many of the games and expansions. Let's dive in and take a look at what games we can save money on between now and October 23.Destiny 2: Forsaken - Legendary Collection, which comes with everything released so far for the online shooter, is down to $39. If you
  
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• Get NBA 2K19 Cheap--But Hurry (Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC)

  19-10-2018 23:07
  
  The new season of NBA basketball kicks off today, October 16, and to celebrate, 2K has dropped the price of NBA 2K19 on all platforms down to $40. That's a pretty great discount for a game that launched just last month. So whether you prefer playing games on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, or PC, you can take advantage of this deal.NBA 2K19 is this year's installment of the annual basketball sim series. As with most years, it continues to bring considerable depth to its many modes. MyCareer mode
  
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• Xbox One Digital Game Deals This Week

  19-10-2018 23:06
  
  Each Monday on the Microsoft Store, the lights go out on the previous week's sale on Xbox One and 360 games and a new set of downloadable titles gets the discount treatment. This week's sale is now live, so if you're looking to save some money and want a new game to play, you'll want to check out what's available for cheap. Some of the deals require you to have an Xbox Live Gold subscription, but most are available to everyone between now and October 22.A few big games from previous years are av
  
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• Great Deals On Steam PC Games This Week

  19-10-2018 23:04
  
  Tabletop games are great--and popular, as illustrated by the influx of titles we've seen over the past decade--but they have a number of drawbacks. They're expensive, for one. They often require a lot of set-up and tear-down time as well, and you have to get a bunch of friends together to play them, which isn't easy when people have busy schedules.Digital tabletop games can solve all of those problems. The computer handles setup and takedown. Online functionality lets you play without having to
  
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• Where Is Xur? Destiny 2 Location And Exotics Guide (Oct. 19-23)

  19-10-2018 23:02
  
  It's an exciting time in Destiny 2, with multiple events and a recent update all shaking up the game in various ways. And with the arrival of the weekend, that means there's another thing to check in on, as Xur, the mysterious merchant, is here to sell you some Exotics you may be interested in. Here's a guide and map on where to find him and what he has for sale.Xur is apparently a fan of moons of Jupiter; he was recently found on Io, and that's again where he's located for this week. Bungie con
  
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• Houston Chronicle Endorses Beto O'Rourke For U.S. Senate

  19-10-2018 22:57 via yahoo.com
  After a long history of endorsing Republican candidates, the Houston Chronicle
  
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• Tennessee midterm elections: Who is running and why is it a key state to watch?

  19-10-2018 22:48 via yahoo.com
  The US midterm elections are fast approaching, and Tennessee is one of the key states to watch.Although the southern state has been solidly Republican in recent years, there are a few races that could shake things up.It is the Senate race that is most exciting to look out for in Tennessee this year.
  
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• Spider-Man: Far From Home On-Set Video Reveals Spidey's New Suit

  19-10-2018 22:45
  
  Marvel's Spider-Man: Far From Home is next summer's much-anticipated sequel to the Marvel blockbuster Spider-Man: Homecoming. Following the recent on-set images of Jake Gyllenhall as the villainous Mysterio earlier this month, some new behind-the-scenes footage from the New York set has emerged.The footage shows Spidey doing what he does best--swinging around the city. Of most note, however, is his new-look suit. While there have been rumors that he might wear his iconic stealth suit from the co
  
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• Zombie Master George Romero Left Tons Of Unused Scripts, And A Barely-Seen Film

  19-10-2018 22:44
  
  Filmmaker George Romero's passing left a gap in the horror landscape, but he's left plenty of material to be used posthumously. The director most known for his work on the Living Dead series has reportedly left almost 50 unused scripts that could still be developed into films.ComicBook.com reports that Romero had been working on Road of the Dead, a project still in development, along with the novel The Living Dead. Dan Klaus is currently working on finishing a rewrite of the novel. But several o
  
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• Metro Exodus Release Date And Pre-Order Guide (US)

  19-10-2018 22:39
  
  Metro Exodus is set to release February 22 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. It's a single-player open-world shooter that takes place in a future world devastated by nuclear world. Deadly humans and even deadlier mutants roam the world. Survival is tooth and nail, and resources like bullets and gear are hard to come by. And unlike the previous games, most of the action here takes place above ground.If you're ready to pre-order Metro Exodus, you might be wondering which edition to buy, where you can fin
  
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• Buffalo diocese submits documents to feds amid sex abuse allegations

  19-10-2018 22:38 via yahoo.com
  The diocese of Buffalo in New York state acknowledged Friday having received a demand for documents believed to be linked to a federal investigation into sexual abuse.On Thursday, the US for the first time opened a federal investigation into abuse committed by Catholic clergy, issuing a subpoena to dioceses in Pennsylvania two months after the publication of a report on decades of sexual abuse in the state.Local media in Buffalo earlier said they had obtained internal messages from the Buffalo d
  
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• WWE 2K19 - Mascot Royal Rumble Full Match Gameplay

  19-10-2018 22:30
  
  Incredible characters clash in this wild and crazy Royal Rumble in WWE 2K19. Watch Bob Ross, Spiderman, Luigi, and so many more go all out in this wild brawl. WWE 2K19 is available on Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
  
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• The Latest: Missouri version of radio ad avoids 'lynching'

  19-10-2018 22:26 via yahoo.com
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Latest on a radio ad that suggests white Democrats will lynch African-Americans if they win in midterm elections next month (all times local):
  
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• Daredevil Season 3: Who Is Bullseye?

  19-10-2018 22:26
  
  The latest Marvel villain to make their way onto Netflix's Daredevil is none other than Bullseye. Let's not pretend that we all didn't know Daredevil Season 3 was going to feature Bullseye even before it was officially "confirmed" this weekend during New York Comic Con. People have been speculating about his eventual entrance into the Netflix MCU since Daredevil Season 1, so even without the heavy handed foreshadowing and early guesses, this is a payoff that has been a long time coming.But now t
  
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• Mom Charged After Baby is Saved from Overdose With Narcan

  19-10-2018 22:25 via yahoo.com
  Authorities in Madison County, Indiana say a 1-year-old child is lucky to be alive after two doses of Narcan were used to save her from an overdose in August. The child’s mother, 24-year-old Janelle Norman, has been charged with neglect.
  
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• Black Ops 4 Double XP Weekend, New Update Announced

  19-10-2018 22:24
  
  Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is off to a rousing start, and players who have jumped in already can get a leg up this weekend. Treyarch announced another patch, and alongside it comes the first Double XP weekend. Not to be outdone, the Zombies mode features Double Nebulium Plasma as well.This comes alongside a substantial update to the game, with several fixes and improvements across each of its three modes. The studio specifically noted that it will include stability fixes for the Zombies mode. Thi
  
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• Daredevil Season 3: The Return Of Wilson Fisk Wasn't A Guarantee

  19-10-2018 22:20
  
  Season 3 of Daredevil has hit Netflix, bobbing in the wake of Iron Fist's cancellation. One of the most exciting parts of this brand-new season is the return of fan-favorite villain, Wilson Fisk; however, showrunner Erik Oleson has some different ideas of where he wanted this season to go.Wilson Fisk--AKA the Kingpin--is up there with the best villains who have appeared in the Netflix Marvel universe, including Jessica Jones's Kilgrave and Luke Cage's Mariah Dillard. Heck, Fisk ranks among the b
  
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• With Disney's Buyout Of Fox Closing, Here's The Studio's 2019 Release Schedule

  19-10-2018 22:17
  
  If you've been keeping up with all the Disney/Fox news, you've probably noticed a lot of movie release dates being pushed around, and there's a good reason for that, as Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox continues to slowly push forward. Both Disney and Fox are putting some separation between their releases as 2019 is stacked.The most notable of these changes came from the next movie in the X-Men franchise, which was originally going to release on February 14. Two days after the first trai
  
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• Spider-Man PS4 Gets New Game Plus And Ultimate Difficulty; Here Are The Full Patch Notes

  19-10-2018 22:11
  
  Both Updates 1.07 and 1.08 are now live for Marvel's Spider-Man. The first patch adds several new features to the PS4 exclusive, including New Game Plus mode, Ultimate difficulty, and two more PlayStation Trophies. The latter implements several bug fixes.Spider-Man's New Game Plus mode allows you to replay the game's story from the beginning, but you have access to every suit, skill, gadget, mod, and benchmark you unlocked in a previous playthrough. However, all open world activities will reset.
  
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• The Briefing Room: Migrant caravan reaches Guatemala-Mexico border

  19-10-2018 22:10 via yahoo.com
  President Trump ramps up his rhetoric as thousands of migrants reach the Mexico-Guatemala border, and he praises Rep. Greg Gianforte, who body-slammed a journalist.
  
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• Nintendo Switch Eshop Adds 30 New Games This Week

  19-10-2018 22:09
  
  If you're looking for something new to play on Nintendo Switch, you have a lot of options to choose from this week. On top of the latest Switch Eshop deals, 30 new titles have released for the console this week, and they include a couple of notable games that are worth a look.Headlining this week's releases is From Software's critically acclaimed Dark Souls Remastered. Originally intended to release alongside the PS4 and Xbox One versions back in May, the Switch edition was delayed until October
  
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• Everything We Know About DC's New Book Line, Wonder Comics

  19-10-2018 22:09
  
  Recently at New York Comic-Con, writer Brian Michael Bendis discussed his brand-new, huge project with DC Comics, which is a "pop up" imprint called Wonder Comics. This new line, which he will curate, will be directed towards younger readers, playing with both new and very familiar heroes and villains.The idea of Bendis curating one of DC's creator-lead imprints isn't a new thing. A custom imprint was mentioned among his current titles, Superman and Action Comics, right next to his creator owne
  
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• Markets Right Now: US stock indexes end a bumpy week mixed

  19-10-2018 22:07 via yahoo.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local):
  
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