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At the core of Life Is Strange is one relationship: Chloe and Max. Together, they reconnect, they bond, they solve a mystery or two, and depending on your ch...

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If you're looking to pick up a gaming smartphone and don't want to remortgage your house, the Honor View20 is one of your best options.

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