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Today Only: Act Fast to Save $5 on a Nintendo eGift Card at Newegg

The eGift card will help you buy $50 of Nintendo gear or games for just $45.

Gaming is an exciting hobby. There are always new games, accessories and even tech releases (like the recent Nintendo Switch 2). However, it’s no secret that these innovations and games can cost serious money. That’s why our dedicated shopping team at CNET is always on the lookout for ways you can save. Just today, we spotted this Nintendo eGift Card for $5 off at Newegg when you use the coupon code SSEV458 at checkout. It’ll score you a $50 gift card for $45. But the deal is available today only, so you should act fast.

This eGift Card is for those with US Nintendo accounts only and is delivered via email after purchase. You can save the email, print it or add it to your Google Pay or Apple wallet to use it at another time. Newegg also allows you to give this card to someone else — it’s the perfect way to celebrate an upcoming birthday or another special occasion.

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This Nintendo eGift Card can be used at Nintendo’s eShop and is a great way to grab $50 worth of goods for $45. The Nintendo eShop includes games, official accessories, merch and more. Keep in mind that this is a final sale item, and it can’t be returned or exchanged after purchase.

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Why this deal matters

Nintendo is behind legendary games such as Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong and more. Its official accessories, consoles and merch can be pricey, but this $50 eGift card for just $45 deal at Newegg is a way to get more value from your hard-earned gold coins. You must redeem the promo code SSEV458 at checkout to get this discount.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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