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Jacob Siegal

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Spotify Premium users now have access to over 200,000 ... - BGR

As of Wednesday, November 8, Spotify Premium users in the US have access to over 200,000 audiobooks as a part of their subscriptions. Spotify Premium individuals and Plan managers for Family and Duo accounts can listen to audiobooks for up to 15 hours per month for free. If you use up your allotment, you can buy a 10-hour top-up. “Audiobooks are an entertaining way to finally get around to all the books you’ve always meant to read, a new way to experience the stories you already love, and a grea…
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Nintendo confirms live-action Zelda movie is in the works - BGR

On the heels of the record-breaking success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie earlier this year, Nintendo announced this week that it is developing a live-action movie based on The Legend of Zelda. In a press release on Tuesday, Nintendo revealed Wes Ball (The Maze Runner, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) will direct the movie, while Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto and Marvel Studios founder Avi Arad will serve as producers. The Zelda movie is being co-financed by Nintendo and Sony Pictures Entertain…
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Nintendo's Black Friday deals include new Switch bundles and ... - BGR

With the holiday season fast approaching, Nintendo pulled back the curtain on all of the deals and discounts it plans to offer for Black Friday. Not only are some of the most popular Nintendo Switch games going on sale, but there’s also an enticing new bundle coming. Whether you own a Switch or plan to pick one up this fall, there’s something for everyone. For those who don’t own a Switch, Nintendo announced a new Switch OLED Model bundle that comes with a copy of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, thr…
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5 best video games based on comic books to play after Marvel's ... ...

In many ways, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 feels like the culmination of decades of comic book video games. Aside from its own prequels, few other comic book games look as good, play as well, or are half as ambitious as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. But it’s far from the first great game based on a comic book. In fact, while there are plenty of stinkers throughout gaming history, there are many gems as well, and we’re highlighting some of our favorites below. Batman: Arkham City Screenshot from Batman: Arkham…
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Max downgrades standard ad-free plan by removing 4K content - BGR

Not only are many streaming services getting more expensive, but they are also losing features along the way. On Thursday, Max began sending out emails to notify subscribers on its standard ad-free plan about some disappointing changes. Starting today, Max’s ad-free plan, which costs $15.99 per month, will no longer include 4K Ultra HD content. Max is also lowering the number of concurrent streams on the plan from 3 to 2. That’s a fairly significant demotion for the legacy ad-free plan, which ha…
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How to get 7 Nintendo Switch games for free from October 25-31 - BGR

This has been an outstanding year for video games but also a ridiculously expensive one if you purchased several of those games at full price. This month alone has seen the arrivals of Forza Motorsport, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. If your wallet is tapped out, you’ll be happy to know that indie publisher No Gravity Games is giving away seven Nintendo Switch games for free to celebrate Halloween, but there’s a trick to getting them all. UPDATE: The Halloween giveaway has…
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5 most anticipated Hulu originals coming in November 2023 - BGR

When it comes to original content, Hulu is one of the few streaming services that can compete with Netflix when it comes to sheer volume. Hulu churns out tons of original TV shows, movies, and specials each month, including recent hits like No One Will Save You and Only Murders in the Building season 3. Hulu hopes to keep the momentum going in November with even more originals, and below, we’ve picked the five we’re most excited to watch. Black Cake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHEF2D8yMes •…

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Apple is probably done releasing new Macs and iPads this year - BGR

There’s a very good chance that the new Apple Pencil is the final piece of hardware Apple will release this year. Rumors about new iPad and Mac models have been swirling for months, but based on recent predictions from TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, we’re going to have to wait until next year to get our hands on any of them. Prior to the launch of the Apple Pencil (USB-C) on Tuesday, multiple sources claimed that Apple would be unveiling new iPad models as well. That obviously…
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The best Marvel documentaries on Disney+ - BGR

One of the best reasons to pay for a Disney+ subscription is the streaming service’s unbeatable collection of Marvel movies. There are a few missing titles, but you could watch nearly the entire MCU from start to finish on Disney+. But the movies and shows are only part of what the service has to offer. There are also tons of Marvel documentaries available on Disney+, and in case you missed them, we’ve rounded up the best of the bunch below. Be sure to check out the best Star Wars documentaries…
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Switch 2 excitement builds after Nintendo removes original Switch ....

Nearly seven years ago, Nintendo shared a trailer on YouTube revealing the Switch. There was not a press conference or even a livestream -- just a trailer showcasing the hybrid design of the new console. Eventually, that trailer racked up over 50 million views, making it the second most-watched video on Nintendo’s YouTube channel. But earlier this week, Nintendo made the trailer private, and it has fans curious if Switch 2 news is coming soon. The disappearance of the trailer was first reported…
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Max's Top 10 list is filled with creepy movies on Friday the 13th -...

Trying to pick the right scary movies to watch throughout October can be overwhelming. If you are looking for a starting point, you might want to visit the home screen of Max. The streaming service added two Top 10 rows to the home screen earlier this year, and on Friday, the row of Top 10 movies is loaded with some fantastic, Halloween-appropriate flicks. Max’s Top 10 movies for Friday the 13th. Here’s the full selection of Max’s Top 10 Movies Today on Friday, October 13: • Meg 2: The Trench •…