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'Tug of war' effect could explain why North Magnetic Pole has moved from Canada towards Siberia, scientists say

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-06T09:49:00Z

Researchers suggest unusual rapid shift is due to competing patches of magnetic field


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Twitter launches coronavirus fact-checks for people who search for 5G conspiracy theories

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-06T11:11:38Z

Users will receive a prompt from the UK government with a link to accurate information


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New black hole discovered closer than any other to Earth

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-06T10:16:00Z

System could be 'tip of the iceberg' and many more could be waiting to be found, scientists say


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Flower full moon 2020: How to watch the final supermoon of the year this week

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-06T13:00:00Z

May will be the the last chance to see the celestial event until 2021


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Coronavirus: Intensive farming provides perfect conditions for viruses to spread between animals and humans, study shows

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-06T14:38:37Z

Stop the Wildlife Trade: 'I think this is a wake-up call to be more responsible about farming methods, so we can reduce the risk of outbreaks of problematic pathogens in the future,' say scientists


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Bright time: Why is the sun less active than other stars?

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-06T15:02:05Z

A new study shows that the brightest object in the solar system has significantly less starlight than previously thought, but what might that mean for life here on earth? Andrew Norton explains


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Coronavirus: Llamas offer hope in fight against the outbreak

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:58:00Z

Camelids produce antibodies that have been found to neutralise Covid-19


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250 million-year-old marine reptile 'evolved pebble-shaped teeth to crush prey'

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-08T08:03:22Z

Experts believe they are more closely related to crocodiles and dinosaurs and birds than they are to lizards and snakes


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Scientists get 'lucky' with new image of Jupiter that could help solve mystery of its powerful swirling storms

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-08T13:46:00Z

Pictures are some of the sharpest infrared images of Jupiter ever taken from the Earth


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China's new experimental spacecraft returns to Earth – after experiencing mysterious malfunction

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-08T14:37:00Z

Chinese space agency hopes capsule can one day carry six astronauts into space


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Target Circle Deals March 29th - April 4th: 40% Off Turtle Beach Battle Buds

By www.cheapassgamer.com
Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 07:52:34 +0000

Lots of gaming headphone deals for those brave enough to go into stores.
These are the deals:

30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero Wireless headset for PC (Expires April 4th)

30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Pro Wired PC Gaming headset (Expires April 4th)

40% Off Turtle Beach Battle Buds In-ear Gaming headset (Expires April 4th)

15% Off Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Headset All Varieties (Expires April 4th)

30% Off ROCCAT Kone Aimo Owl-Eye Mouse Black & White (Expires April 4th)

30% Off ROCCAT Sense Aimo Mousepad for PC Gaming (Expires April 4th)


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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord $37.50 -- cdkeys.com (PC/Steam)

By www.cheapassgamer.com
Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:26:27 +0000

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is currently $37.50 on cdkeys.com. Yesterday it was $41. 

 

https://www.cdkeys.com/pc/games/mount-and-blade-ii-2-bannerlord-pc

 

On Steam its MSRP is $50 with a limited time sale going on now for $45. The game just came out to Early Access 3/31.

 

The question now is: jump now on the good price, or will the price continue to fall?

 

Note: It's in Early Access and has been in development for like 8 years. Expect some clunk.


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Resident Evil 3 @ Target for $35 in-store pickup

By www.cheapassgamer.com
Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 05:26:00 +0000

As the title states, game is currently $49.99 and finally available for ordering. Add it to your cart plus 2 other $49.99 games, make sure the other 2 are shipped. Either keep them all for around $35 each, or cancel the other 2 games and end up with RE3 on day 1 for $35.

https://www.target.com/p/resident-evil-3-xbox-one/-/A-79468974

https://www.target.com/p/resident-evil-3-playstation-4/-/A-79468973


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Epic Game Store: Totally Reliable Delivery Service FREE + Spring Sale

By www.cheapassgamer.com
Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:09:28 +0000

Totally Reliable Delivery Service FREE (download before 4/8)
 

The Spring Sale is now here with fresh offers across a range of top content! Don't forget, Epic Coupons acquired in our Holiday Sale are expiring May 1, 2020 2:59am EST and able to be used on any eligible purchase $14.99 or above!

Spring Sale - ends 4/16

 

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    RiteAid BonusCash rewards for Apr 5-11, 2020 ... 20% ROI on Xbox, GameStop, Apple, Google, Netflix, Nike, Panera, Fandango, AMC, & Regal GC's

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 03:16:09 +0000

    It's a bumper crop of BonusCash at your local Rite-Aid this week, with not 1, 2, 3, but 4 gaming GC's, and 1 of those gives you even more options!

    • Nike, GameStop, Netflix ... $5 BonusCash when you buy $25 of these items.*
    • Google Play, AMC Theatres, Apple AppStore/iTunes, Fandango, XBOX, Panera Bread, Regal Theatres ... $6 BonusCash when you buy $30 of these items.*

    FYI, "GameStop" is a big win, because not only can you purchase (additional) XBOX, PSN, Nintendo, and Steam credit there, but you order the GC credit from their website, and get a redemption code instantly after checkout.
     
    For those who are new to the "Rite-Aid wellness+ reward BonusCash" program, you'll receive the $$$ amount when you purchase the minimum amount specified. Gift-cards within the same bullet-point share the same "limit 2 offers per customer", but you can earn rewards on the other bullet-point lines as well. For example, you can purchase $25 each of GameStop & Netflix (or $50 of GameStop) ... and still be able to purchase another $60 mix of Google & Apple & XBOX, and can stagger your 4 GC purchases throughout the week.

    Screenshot of 2 separate GC offers (bullet points) included here:

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    Small print (at bottom of weekly ad) and BonusCash T&C's included here:
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    FYI ... the limit of "2 offers per customer" is tracked by your "wellness+ rewards" account, so you'll need to limit yourself to 2 offers per line item throughout the week, and not just "2 per transaction" or "2 per day". At the time of purchase, your printed receipt will indicate how many of the "limit 2" you've met, but neither the website nor register will indicate ...

    • if you've met the limit of 2 items per BonusCash group with the current transaction, or
    • if the transaction you're about to complete exceeds the limit of 2 per week, or
    • when your BonusCash rewards will expire.

    Luckily the mobile RiteAid app (and website) list your individual accumulation & cashing out on a per transaction basis, so that's a good way to keep tabs on the expiration dates, since you only get 30 days to spend the BonusCash once earned. Good luck!

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    Console Games, Merch Sale with Free Shipping and 50% Off 1 Month Uplay+ at Ubi Store

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:47:44 +0000

    Uplay+ service, with access to + 100 games is is 50% off for the 1st month!  Members can get unlimited access to + 100 games for $6.99
    https://store.ubi.com/us/uplayplus/
     
    Free shipping and +50% off on all physical games until April 19th. There's merch on sale as well.
    https://store.ubi.com/us/free-shipping-sale/


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    PlayStation Move Motion Controller Two-Pack & Tilt Brush Bundle - $99.99 @ PlayStation Direct

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 08:38:30 +0000

     
    NEW, free shipping automatic at checkout for any order over $70.
     
    Tilt Brush on PSN - $19.99
     
    Deals on these a far and few between. New Move controllers are out of stock in a lot of places. This is direct from PlayStation and likely to be the newest batch of manufactured controllers as they are in a new box with a digital code included.
     
    Much better than dealing with the used PS3 era Moves with degraded batteries.
     
    Alternatively, purchase an open-box from Best Buy for $84.99. 
     
    Not a blazing deal, but if you are in the market for these it might be the best you'll find for a bit.


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    Slay the Spire (PS4) - $8.99, (Switch) - $21.99 at Best Buy

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:38:24 +0000

    I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned yet since its been going on for a few days now.  Great game.  Price before GCU.

     

    Slay the Spire (PS4) - $8.99

    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/slay-the-spire-standard-edition-playstation-4/6379879.p?skuId=6379879

     

    Slay the Spire (Switch) - $21.99

    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/slay-the-spire-standard-edition-nintendo-switch/6379876.p?skuId=6379876


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    Target Circle Deals April 12th - April 18th: 25% Off ROCCAT Vulcan Aimo Keyboard

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 08:39:36 +0000

    25% Off ROCCAT Vulcan Aimo Keyboard Black & White/Silver (Expires April 18th)

     

    10% Off My Arcade Gamestation Assorted Items (Expires April 22nd)


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    Raise Gift Cards - Save an extra 5%

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:23:48 +0000

    Saw this in an email. Save 5% on Raise Gift Cards until 11:59PM

     

    Use Coupon Code: APRIL

     

    Would be a good time to buy PSN / Xbox / Nintendo cards for digital sales.


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    Cooking Mama: Cookstar available direct from publisher!

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:26:16 +0000

    https://shop.cookingmamacookstar.com/

    In stock right now (8am CST 4/15/2020) $39.99 plus $5 shipping.

    There’s been a bunch of scuttlebutt around this game being delisted from the eShop, supposedly mining bitcoin and a disagreement between the publisher and the IP owner. No matter the truth, grab it at retail pricing and don’t pay scalpers on eBay.


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    Xbox One X (as-is condition, console only FOR REPAIR, PARTS ONLY NOT NEW IN BOX, YOU MIGHT NEED TO FIX THEM understood? NOTNEW) $139.99 (Ebay seller)

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:56:12 +0000

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Microsoft-Xbox-One-X-1TB-Black-Console-as-is-for-repair-or-parts-only/264227168298

     

    YMMV obviously--I ordered two of these a month ago and they have been running fine for me.  All I had to do was reinstall the newest system update and they have both been fine with no issues.  One system's issue noted was "freezes" and the other was "no video". 

     

    It says he has only 2 in stock, but I bought two a while back and the listing has remained active for the entire time with stock available, so he probably leaves the number low to keep demand going. This is probably a bulk buyer who doesn't extensively troubleshoot the systems.  I am not affiliated with the seller.  Cosmetically, the systems are nice enough to trade in without taking a refurb fee when stores re-open for business.


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    Target Circle Deals April 19th - April 25th: 30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Pro

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 08:20:54 +0000

    30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Pro Wired PC Gaming Headset (Expires April 25th)

    30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero Wireless Headset for PC (Expires April 25th)

    25% Off ROCCAT Vulcan Aimo Keyboard Black & White/Silver (Expires April 25th)

    25% Off ROCCAT Kain Aimo Wireless Mouse Black & White (Expires April 25th)

    25% Off ROCCAT Kain Aimo Mouse Black & White (Expires April 25th)

    10% Off My Arcade Gamestation Assorted Items (Expires April 22nd)

    25% Off ROCCAT Kain 102 Aimo Mouse PC Gaming, White (Expires April 25th)


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    PM Studios "Stay Safe" Sale - Featuring Switch/PS4, and Limited Run Games.

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:06:29 +0000

    PM Studios online store is back and they made a new sale featuring new reprints, overall deals and restock on rare out-of-print titles from Limited Run Games.

     

    https://twitter.com/PMStudiosUSA/status/1253401043414781959

     

    Also all orders over $49.99 will get Cytus Alpha Limited Edition Original Soundtrack CD for free with the Coupon "FREEGIFT".

     

    Kinda sick move they did now.

     

    https://www.pm-studios.com/store

     

    Edit: Price list.

     

    Reprints/Pre-Orders: 
     
    Horizon Chase Turbo (Switch) - $29.99
    Ministry of Broadcast (Steelbook Edition) (Switch) - $39.99 
     
    Deals:
     
    Deemo (Switch) $39.99 - $19.99
    Opus Collection (Switch) $39.99 - 19.99
    Horizon Chase Turbo (First Print - PS4) $29.99 - $14.99
    Hover (Switch) - $29.99 - $24.99
    WILL: A Wonderful World Limited Edition (Plush, 120 page Artbook, etc) : $79.99 $69.99
    WILL: A Wonderful World - Artbook: $29.99 - $24.99

    Limited Run Games products:
    Mercenaries Series Double Pack (PAX Exclusive): $69.99
    Mercenaries Wings Limited Edition (PS4 - LRG) : $59.99
    Mercenaries Wings Limited Edition (Switch - LRG): $59.99
    Musynx First Print (Vita - LRG): $29.99
    Deemo: The Last Recital (Vita - LRG): $29.99
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    Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 (Xbox One, PS4, and Steam) is free until May 10th

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 08:42:20 +0000

    Price is "on sale" for free until May 10th, so claim it while you can.

     

    PS4: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0700-CUSA04924_00-PACMANCE2BUNDLE0

     

    Xbox One: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/pac-man-championship-edition-2/bpv04qgbn8j8#activetab=pivot:overviewtab

     

    Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/441380/PACMAN_CHAMPIONSHIP_EDITION_2/

     

    This is apparently Bandai-Namco's way of helping keep people entertained while stuck at home amidst the COVID stuff.


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    (DEAD) Alien Isolation - PC - $2.00 ($1.59 with Humble Monthly sub)

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 18:41:45 +0000

    https://www.humblebundle.com/store/alien-isolation

     

    https://store.steampowered.com/app/214490/Alien_Isolation/

     

    Thought this discount was notable enough to warrant its own thread.

     

    Thanks MysterD for the following post

     

     

    GameBillet has Alien: Isolation Collection [Steam key] for $9.29.

     

    Side note:

    On GameBillet, all the Alien Isolation's DLC's, Season Passes, etc. are on sale on GameBillet too:

     

    Alien Isolation sale on GameBillet:

    Alien Isolation: Collection (Base Game & All 7 DLC's) = $9.29.

    Alien Isolation: Season Pass (The 5 Challenge Maps DLC Pack) = $4.10

    Alien Isolation: Crew Expendable DLC (Story DLC #1) = 79 cents

     

    Alien Isolarion: Last Survivor DLC (Story DLC #2) = 79 cents.


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    Fortnite Darkfire Bundle (PS4/XB1/Switch) $14.99 & BOGO Fortnite Figures at Best Buy - DotD

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:17:01 +0000

    Fortnite Darkfire Bundle (PS4/XB1/Switch) $14.99  msrp $29.99

    Amazon has the PS4 version for the same price.

     

    BOGO Fortnite Figures

     

    Other Fornite deals:

    Buy any v-bucks card, get the SteelSeries - Arctis 1 Wireless Stereo Gaming Headset for PC for $59.99

     

     

    Here's what the Darkfire Bundle includes:

    https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/darkfire

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    Free $15 Target GiftCard with $100 iTunes Digital Gift Card purchase at Target

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:25:35 +0000

    Different digital styles to choose from!

    Online only.

     

    http://goto.target.com/itunesgiftcards

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    free 2 play until 5-13 ... The Golf Club 2019 featuring PGA TOUR

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:53:04 +0000

    https://2k.com/en-US/blog/play-the-golf-club-2019-for-free-right-now/

     

    Trial available on Xbox starting 12:00AM PT 5/7/20 through 11:59PM PT 5/13/20 and on Steam starting 10:00AM PT 5/7/20 through 9:59AM PT 5/14/20. Progress will transfer for people who purchase the full game.

     

    2k is posting a free game play session each week

     

    2K’s Give Back Project offers Free Play periods for the 2K community on Xbox and Steam


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    U.S. Industries Are Taking A Massive Toll During The Coronavirus Pandemic

    By www.npr.org
    Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400

    The pandemic has devastated the job markets across the U.S. The April jobs report reveals the massive toll the crisis took on industries — from restaurants and retail to health care and automotive.


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    Two Men Are Arrested And Charged With A Murder Of Ahmaud Arbery

    By www.npr.org
    Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400

    Georgia State Bureau of Investigation has arrested suspects in the shooting death of an unarmed black jogger, Ahmaud Arbery. It would have been Arbery's 26th birthday on Friday.


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    Coronavirus Update: The U.S. Health Care Industry Is Challenged By The Pandemic

    By www.npr.org
    Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400

    The health care sector has cut 1.4 million jobs in April. And as COVID-19 has consumed health care resources, other essential routine procedures — like screenings for strokes — have gone down.


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    Civilian Coronavirus Corps Aims To Get Pennsylvania Back To Work

    By www.npr.org
    Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:45:00 -0400

    Gov. Tom Wolf hopes a New Deal-inspired plan will help get the state's more than 1.7 million unemployed residents working again.


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    More Census Workers To Return To Rural Areas In 9 States To Leave Forms

    By www.npr.org
    Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:46:45 -0400

    The Census Bureau says it plans to continue its relaunch of limited 2020 census operations on May 13, when the next round of workers is set to resume hand-delivering paper forms in rural communities.


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    Tyson's Largest Pork Plant Reopens As Tests Show Surge In Coronavirus Cases

    By www.npr.org
    Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:51:00 -0400

    The Tyson Foods plant in Waterloo, Iowa, reopened Thursday after a coronavirus outbreak there. Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson says he'd support a second shutdown if the changes aren't enough.


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