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• Thanos Comes To Fortnite, Gets Nerfed Immediately

  08-05-2018 23:57 via gamespot.com
  
  Fortnite has introduced a new limited-time mode, Infinity Gauntlet, where you can play as Thanos. He's as powerful as you'd expect, but in a move that could have made Avengers: Infinity War a much shorter film, Epic Games has nerfed him already. Just hours after Infinity Gauntlet went live, Epic has decided that Thanos was just too strong.Epic confirmed in a post on Reddit that it's released a hotfix update that dials back the strength of Thanos. Before, a Thanos player had 800 health (which can
  
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• U.S. Farmers' Soybean Sales to China Have Been Gutted by Trump's Tariff Threats

  08-05-2018 23:50 via yahoo.com
  Soybeans en route to China now could be hit by the tariff by the time they arrive
  
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• U.S. violated rights of two detained Brazilian immigrants: judge

  08-05-2018 23:48 via yahoo.com
  U.S. immigration authorities violated the rights of two Brazilian illegal immigrants arrested after they went to government offices to be interviewed as part of a process to seek legal status, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agreed to release one of the immigrants, a mother who had been separated from her 11-year-old son since her arrest over four months ago, following the ruling by U.S. District Judge Mark Wolf in Boston.The woman, Lucimar de Souza, is
  
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• Orrin Hatch Is Sorry He Suggested Trump Should Be Allowed At John McCain's Funeral

  08-05-2018 23:47 via yahoo.com
  Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) is apologizing for comments he made on Monday that
  
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• This Jared Kushner-Backed Bill Could Be 2018's Last Shot At Federal Prison Reform

  08-05-2018 23:43 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON ― A revamped bipartisan prison reform bill introduced this week
  
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• Canada: Trudeau government cools on asylum seekers as numbers from US rise

  08-05-2018 23:36 via yahoo.com
  Asylum seekers wait to be processed at Lacolle, Quebec, in August last year.Quebec has called for more resources to help with the increase in refugee claimants.The Canadian government has sharpened its tone towards asylum seekers, warning that simply making it across the border is not a “free ticket” to Canada as the number of migrants crossing from the US continues to rise.
  
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• John Wick 3 Starts Shooting, First On-Set Images Revealed

  08-05-2018 23:31 via gamespot.com
  
  Following the promotional poster and synopsis that were revealed last month, the much-anticipated action sequel John Wick: Chapter 3 has now started production. The news was confirmed by cinematographer Dan Laustsen, who has posted the first images from the movie's set.Inevitably, they doesn't give much away--one is simply the movie's clapperboard, while the other features a silhouette of what is presumably star Keanu Reeves standing in a neon-drenched street. But it's enough to start getting ex
  
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• Netanyahu's Bombastic Iran Claims Found A Perfect Audience In Trump

  08-05-2018 23:28 via yahoo.com
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has gone to great lengths to make
  
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• Uber shows off its vision for future 'flying taxi'

  08-05-2018 23:25 via yahoo.com
  A model of Uber's electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle concept (eVTOL) -- a cross between a helicopter and a drone -- was displayed at the second annual Uber Elevate Summit in Los Angeles."Our goal is to radically improve global mobility," said Uber Aviation product chief Nikhil Goel."We fly a lot so we can prove to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and the public that these aircraft are safe," he said.
  
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• New York state attorney general resigns after report he abused women

  08-05-2018 23:20 via yahoo.com
  Governor Andrew Cuomo had called for Schneiderman's resignation within hours of the article's publication, and only slightly more than an hour later Schneiderman, a Democrat who was running for re-election, said he was stepping down."In the last several hours, serious allegations, which I strongly contest, have been made against me," Schneiderman said in a statement.
  
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• Pokemon Go: Latios And Latias Now Available In New Regions

  08-05-2018 23:18 via gamespot.com
  
  Pokemon Go players can now encounter another Legendary originally from the Hoenn region. A month after they first began appearing in the game, the Eon Pokemon Latios and Latias have moved to different locations of the world, where they'll remain for a limited time.Beginning today, May 8, players in Europe and Asia will be able to catch Latios, while Latias will appear throughout North America, South America, and Africa. The Pokemon will remain in those regions until June 5, when they're slated t
  
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• One Freebie, Final Fantasy Game Discounts In Square Enix US Sale

  08-05-2018 23:15 via gamespot.com
  
  To celebrate Golden Week, Square Enix has dropped prices on a number of PC games, notably on many entries in the Final Fantasy series. Below are the standouts from Square Enix's sale, but you can find the full list here.To start with, you can get Mini Ninjas for free. To take advantage of this offer, just add it to your cart and use promo code MINININJAS at checkout. From GameSpot's Mini Ninjas review: "This action adventure is low on gruesome assassinations and high on lighthearted fun, but tha
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Reportedly Going to Be Next-Door Neighbors with Prince William and Kate Middleton

  08-05-2018 23:14 via yahoo.com
  They'll be moving into a 21-room "apartment"
  
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• All The Week's Best Deals On Video Games

  08-05-2018 23:14 via gamespot.com
  
  The week may be young, but we're already knee-deep in sales on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch games. You can even find decent discounts on hardware like the Xbox One X and Nintendo 2DS XL. So if you're in the market for a new game or a new system, check out the sales below, because there's a fairly good chance you can find a deal on what you're after.MultiplatformFortnite players with Twitch Prime accounts can now pick up their free Fortnite skin and items in Fortnite Twitch Prime Pack #2. P
  
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• Fortnite's Thanos Mode, Infinity Gauntlet Mashup, Is Live

  08-05-2018 23:13 via gamespot.com
  
  Fortnite's v4.1 update has arrived, and along with an assortment of bug fixes, it marks the start of a new limited-time mode in Battle Royale. The Avengers-themed Infinity Gauntlet Mashup event is now underway on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and mobile, giving players a chance to play as the Mad Titan Thanos.Infinity Gauntlet Mashup is a solo-only mode that plays much like a typical game of Battle Royale. 100 players are dropped onto the island and must vie to be the last one standing. However, early on i
  
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• Nintendo Switch's Online Service Details Finally Announced - GameSpot Daily

  08-05-2018 22:56 via gamespot.com
  
  We finally learned more about the Nintendo Switch online service and its free NES games, while Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Zombies Mode got confirmed.
  
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• Top House Republican Threatens To Subpoena Trump DOJ Official Over Census Citizenship Request

  08-05-2018 22:55 via yahoo.com
  A top House Republican said he was willing to subpoena one of President Donald
  
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• Obama and Kerry blast Trump decision to withdraw from Iran deal 

  08-05-2018 22:51 via yahoo.com
  Former President Barack Obama issued a lengthy statement calling Trump's move a "serious mistake."
  
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• Stanford rape case judge breaks silence ahead of recall vote

  08-05-2018 22:45 via yahoo.com
  Aaron Persky, the judge who faced intense criticism for sentencing ex-Stanford swimmer Brock Turner to a short jail term for sexualassault, broke his silence Tuesday ahead of next month's vote to recall him from the bench.
  
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• Refreshed Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Spied For First Time

  08-05-2018 22:39 via yahoo.com
  These shots only show tweaks to the front end.
  
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• Big Pre-Owned Game Sale At GameFly In The US

  08-05-2018 22:38 via gamespot.com
  
  GameFly, the subscription service that sends you video games through the mail, ends up with a lot of used games on its hands. To make room for new titles, the company is running a sale on used PS4 and Xbox One games. It's worth noting that the games are guaranteed to work, shipping is free, and they come with new cases and manuals. You can find all the deals here, but we'll highlight some of the standouts below.PS4 and Xbox One owners can grab all kinds of online shooters for cheap. Star Wars Ba
  
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• Trump abdicates US role in Iran deal, nods to Bolton keen for war

  08-05-2018 22:35 via yahoo.com
  Rachel Maddow reports on the background of the Iran nuclear deal and outlines questions about its fate now that Donald Trump has broken from allies and removed the U.S. and given new strength to John Bolton's eagerness for war...
  
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• Destiny 2’s Warmind DLC Opening Story And Valkyrie Superweapon

  08-05-2018 22:34 via gamespot.com
  
  While you’re preloading Destiny 2’s expansion, catch up on Ana Bray and her story.
  
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• Fortnite Week 2 Challenges: Where To Find Film Cameras; Search Between Scarecrow, Pink Hotrod, Big Screen (Season 4 Guid

  08-05-2018 22:33 via gamespot.com
  
  Season 4 of Fortnite: Battle Royale's Week 2 challenges are now live, providing players who own the Battle Pass with seven different objectives to complete. Some of these make use of new Season 4 gameplay elements (such as Hop Rocks), while others offer more challenging tasks that could require the use of a map. Here are the locations for all the key objectives and some tips on how to complete them.Among the challenges is the aforementioned one to consume Hop Rocks. You'll need to use seven in a
  
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• Fortnite Week 2 Challenges: Where To Find Film Cameras; Search Between Scarecrow, Pink Hotrod, Big Screen (Season 4)

  08-05-2018 22:33 via gamespot.com
  
  Season 4 of Fortnite: Battle Royale's Week 2 challenges are now live, providing players who own the Battle Pass with seven different objectives to complete. Some of these make use of new Season 4 gameplay elements (such as Hop Rocks), while others offer more challenging tasks that could require the use of a map. Here are the locations for all the key objectives and some tips on how to complete them.Among the challenges is the aforementioned one to consume Hop Rocks. You'll need to use seven in a
  
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• Fortnite: How To Get Another Free Battle Pass Tier With Week 2 Blockbuster Challenge

  08-05-2018 22:28 via gamespot.com
  
  Week 2 of Fortnite's Season 4 challenges have been released for Battle Pass owners. These offer a set of objectives to complete when you're not getting killed trying to become Thanos, and they each come with Battle Stars to level up and earn skins and rewards. But as with the first week, Season 4's new Blockbuster challenges offer a free Battle Pass tier--provided you've got a good eye.Once again, completing all of the challenges from a given week completes one of the Blockbuster challenges. And
  
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• New On Netflix This Week: More Movies, TV Shows, And Originals

  08-05-2018 22:27 via gamespot.com
  
  This week sees just a few new titles arriving on Netflix--and they are almost entirely originals. Among those additions are a new comedy special, TV show seasons, and even an original movie.The biggest arrival of the week is Season 3 of Bill Nye Saves the World. The series follows Bill Nye, the self-proclaimed "Science Guy," as he explored the issues the planet is currently facing--from global warming to GMO foods. Among the topics discussed in Season 3 are genetic mutations and the possibility
  
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• Wall Street erases losses after Trump quits Iran deal

  08-05-2018 22:25 via yahoo.com
  Wall Street cut losses to end little changed on Tuesday while energy stocks rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would quit the Iran nuclear deal, confirming what many investors had expected.In a televised speech, Trump said the United States would withdraw from a 2015 international agreement designed to deny Tehran the ability to build nuclear weapons, and also reinstate sanctions on Iran.
  
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• Newly exposed payments to Trump confidant Cohen add depth to case

  08-05-2018 22:23 via yahoo.com
  Rachel Maddow reports on a set of payments to Donald Trump confidant Michael Cohen exposed in an online posting by Stormy Daniels attorney Michael Avenatti, from corporations like AT.
  
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• Decades-long hunt for missing girls leads to Michigan farm: police

  08-05-2018 22:17 via yahoo.com
  Investigators were digging in a wooded area where the man, Arthur Ream, led officials 10 years ago to the body of a girl that he was found guilty of murdering, said William Dwyer, commissioner of the Warren Police Department.Dwyer said information from several people, including Ream, led them to believe that the bodies of four to six teenage girls may be buried there.If their remains are located, Ream could face charges related to their disappearances, Dwyer said.
  
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• Nintendo Switch Is Not Getting Virtual Console

  08-05-2018 22:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Nintendo has confirmed that Virtual Console will not return on Switch. In a statement to GameSpot, the company said, "There are currently no plans to bring classic games together under the Virtual Console banner as has been done on other Nintendo systems."In lieu of the Virtual Console, Nintendo will offer a program called "NES - Nintendo Switch Online." As one of the benefits for subscribing to Switch's upcoming paid online service, players will have access to a library of classic NES games, al
  
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• From Infinity War To Avengers 4: Everything We Know

  08-05-2018 22:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Avengers: Infinity War blew our minds, as it changed the landscape of the Marvel Cinematic Universe forever. And the craziest part about it is that the story isn't even finished being told. Avengers 4, which should wrap up the Thanos storyline, hits theaters in May 2019. While it's a bummer that we have to wait so long to figure out what happens to our favorite characters in future Marvel movies, we already have a few clues to as to what's coming down the line. Warning: There are Infinity War s
  
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• ATF agent shot in face in Back of the Yards

  08-05-2018 22:02 via yahoo.com
  ATF agents executed several warrants in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood Friday afternoon as part of an ongoing investigation, according to a Tweet from ATF HQ.
  
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• Uber shows off its new flying taxi prototype

  08-05-2018 22:00 via yahoo.com
  Uber is dead set on bringing its ride-hailing service to the skies, and the company showed off its latest flying taxi prototype on Tuesday.The prototype bowed ahead of Uber's Elevate conference, which will bring the aviation, real estate, and infrastructure industries together with government regulators.Uber said its initial research found the stacked rotors provided better performance and quieter operation.
  
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• Corgis Dressed Up As a Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for a Royal Wedding of Their Own

  08-05-2018 21:47 via yahoo.com
  They have the royal pedigree
  
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• Israel orders Human Rights Watch representative to leave, says he urged boycott

  08-05-2018 21:44 via yahoo.com
  Israel's interior ministry said on Tuesday it had ordered the representative of Human Rights Watch in the country to leavewithin 14 days, accusing him of supporting a boycott against Israel.Human Rights Watch, a New York-based rights organization, said the decision showed that Israel was seeking to suppress criticism of its human rights record, and that it would challenge the decision in court.
  
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• Iran nuclear deal was ‘recipe for disaster’, says Netanyahu after Trump pulls US out of agreement

  08-05-2018 21:44 via yahoo.com
  Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thrown his support behind Donald Trump after he pulled the US out of the Iran nuclear deal.Mr Netanyahu, who has been a leading critic of the deal between the West and Iran, had earlier said it must be “fixed or nixed”.
  
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• 7-week-old hit by softball has fractured skull, brain bleeds

  08-05-2018 21:44 via yahoo.com
  A 7-week-old baby is being treated for skull fractures and brain bleeds after she was hit in the head by a softball while watching her father play in northeastern Iowa.
  
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• Bob Marley's Granddaughter Says Cops Racially Profiled Her While Checking Out Of Airbnb

  08-05-2018 21:43 via yahoo.com
  Bob Marley's granddaughter has vowed to sue a southern California police
  
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• Nintendo Switch Online Service Will Offer Shared Family Plan Subscription

  08-05-2018 21:42 via gamespot.com
  
  Nintendo has finally unveiled its plans for the Switch online service, complete with cloud saves and some retro games. But what if you own two or three Switches? Nintendo says it will also be offering a family membership, which will allow up to eight accounts on a single membership.As opposed to a basic membership that's limited to one account, all of the accounts under a family membership can enjoy the benefits, even if they're on different systems. The family plan will cost $35 / £31.49
  
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• Germany's BDI laments U.S. decision to quit Iran nuclear deal

  08-05-2018 21:28 via yahoo.com
  Germany's BDI industry association on Tuesday said it deeply regretted the U.S. decision to pull out of the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran after the long and difficult negotiations required to conclude the deal with Tehran.The industry group said it was now important for the European Union, together with Russia and China, to send a clear signal about their continued commitment to the agreement."This is about maintaining credibility in foreign, security and economic policy," the group's preside
  
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• Original Avengers Cast Gets Matching Tattoos--They're Missing A Hulk, Though

  08-05-2018 21:25 via gamespot.com
  
  The Avengers have assembled once again--this time at a tattoo parlor. To celebrate the release of Avengers: Infinity War, the Marvel Cinematic Universe's original heroes got together one more time to get matching tattoos--and this time, they even let Hawkeye tag along. Chances are they won't regret these nearly as much as the Suicide Squad cast regrets their group tattoo. In fact, the only regret may come from Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), who didn't join the gang.Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. shared
  
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• Get Destiny 2 PC And More Games For $12 In June's Humble Monthly

  08-05-2018 21:24 via gamespot.com
  
  If you play games on PC, you may be aware of the Humble Monthly gaming subscription. For $12 per month, it grants you a monthly bundle of games worth over $100. The only catch is that most of the games in the bundle are a mystery until after you've paid. Humble does announce at least one game each month as an "early unlock" to entice new subscribers. The early unlock game for June 2018 is one of the biggest games ever featured in the subscription: Destiny 2.If you subscribe for June's offerings-
  
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• Destiny 2 Warmind DLC And Update With New Exotics Are Live; Patch Notes Released

  08-05-2018 21:18 via gamespot.com
  
  The second big DLC expansion for Destiny 2 is now available. Bungie has released Warmind along with update 1.2.0 and hotfix 1.2.0.1, bringing a variety of new content to the game on PS4, Xbox One, and PC--both for those who own the DLC and those who do not.Warmind introduces a new campaign set on Mars, where players have to deal with the Hive as they explore the birthplace of Rasputin, a Warmind that's been involved with Destiny's story before. Satellites still in orbit from the Golden Age begin
  
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• New Releases: Top PS4 Digital Games Releasing May 10-22

  08-05-2018 21:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Check out the latest digital-only games available through PlayStation Store, including Laser League, NBA Playgrounds 2, and H1Z1! (Sponsored by Totally Digital at PlayStation Store)
  
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• Iranian president slams Trump's decision to exit nuclear deal

  08-05-2018 21:12 via yahoo.com
  Iranian President Hassan Rouhani delivered a national address from Tehran shortly after President Trump announced the U.S. will leave the 2015 nuclear deal that lifted sanctions on Iran in exchange for Iran abandoning its nuclear program. Rouhani said Iran would negotiate with other countries that are party to the deal. Watch his address here.
  
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• Fortnite: How And Where To Get Thanos And The Infinity Gauntlet

  08-05-2018 21:02 via gamespot.com
  
  Avengers: Infinity War's Thanos is now available in Fortnite on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and mobile--here's how to play as him. Don't worry, no spoilers for the new movie.
  
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• This Is the Best Color for the Original Viper

  08-05-2018 21:00 via yahoo.com
  Emerald Green over tan leather is normally suited for British grand touring cars. But it works great on America's coolest '90s supercar.
  
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• Thanos In Fortnite Already Nerfed In New Update

  08-05-2018 21:00 via gamespot.com
  
  In a move that could have made Avengers: Infinity War a much shorter film, Epic Games has nerfed Thanos in Fortnite. The new limited-time Infinity Gauntlet mode allows one player to acquire and play as the ultra-powerful Thanos, but just hours after it went live, Epic has decided Thanos was just too strong.Epic confirmed in a post on Reddit that it's released a hotfix update that dials back the strength of Thanos. Before, a Thanos player had 800 health (which can't be regenerated) and 300 shield
  
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• Nintendo Switch Online Offers 20+ Free NES Games, But It's Not Virtual Console

  08-05-2018 20:56 via gamespot.com
  
  After months of silence, Nintendo finally shed more light on its premium online service for Switch. The subscription service launches this September and is required to play games such as Splatoon 2 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe online, but it also comes with some additional perks for subscribers, including a library of classic titles.Nintendo will offer subscribers to the Switch online service access to a selection of NES games as part of its "NES - Nintendo Switch Online" program. At launch, the line
  
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