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Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly getting more Disney games moving forward. (Image source: Nintendo, EA/Respawn, edited)

Disney reportedly asks studios to develop Switch 2 titles as two Star Wars games are allegedly coming to handheld console

The Nintendo Switch 2 might be getting considerably more AAA games moving forward, as Disney has reportedly asked third-party developers to develop Switch 2 copies of Disney-owned gaming properties. These prospective Switch 2 game...

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Dec 2025 20:58

An infographic listing pricing for the KTR2 retro handheld in Chinese Yuan (image source: RetroGaming with Deadfred)

KTR1S becomes KTR2: KT Pocket targets budget retro gamers with premium build and features

KT Pocket’s newly renamed KTR2 enters an increasingly crowded retro handheld market with an unusually premium magnesium alloy build, active cooling, and a modern Dimensity 7300 chip, all while targeting sub-$200 price points. Yet,...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Dec 2025 19:02

PlayStation and Xbox logos seen underneath Micron GDDR7 DRAM (Image source: Micron, Sony PlayStation, Xbox Gaming with edits)

Insider confirms new Xbox and PS6 console release dates are in doubt because of high memory prices

Microsoft and Sony are reportedly considering delaying the next Xbox and PS6 release dates. Like PC gamers, the console makers are struggling with startlingly high memory costs. Their dilemma is either raise the prices of future h...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Dec 2025 17:57

A screengrab comparing Space Quest's original Sierra offerings vs the enhanced SCP 2025 port thanks to a palette rework (image source: annouk33)

Space Quest IV to finally get the Amiga port it deserves with 2025 OCS Enhanced remake

A long-maligned Amiga port of Space Quest IV is being rebuilt from the ground up, as Spanish developer Darasco and the SCOP group deliver an enhanced OCS edition that finally leverages the machine’s true capabilities. Using custom...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Dec 2025 02:55

The mini monitor for the Amiga 500 Mini and C64 Mini pictured (image source: Press Any Key to Continue YT)

YouTuber 3D prints a mini Commodore 1084 monitor for the Amiga A500 Mini and C64 Mini

A retro hardware modder has recreated the classic Commodore 1084 monitor in miniature form using 3D printing, pairing an 8-inch LCD with a custom-designed shell to match the Amiga A500 Mini and C64 Mini. The project, documented in...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Dec 2025 01:52

Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 version is shown (Image source: Monster Hunter YouTube, Nintendo of America with edits)

Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 port leaks in Title Update 4 datamine, raising performance concerns

Capcom hasn't confirmed that a Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 version is coming. A dataminer may have leaked the project after finding the platform mentioned in the recent Title Update 4. While performance has improved since its re...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Dec 2025 21:58

Pricing for the various configurations of the Ayaneo Pocket Vert (image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo Pocket Vert early-bird pricing starts at $269, tops out at $369 for Lava Red edition

Ayaneo’s Pocket Vert retro handheld arrives with early-backer pricing that starts at $269 and climbs to $369, before rising by $100 at retail for a $339 base model and a $439 top-tier Lava Red edition. Combining a high‑PPI 3.5‑inc...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Dec 2025 14:04

Ex-PlayStation executive values PS5 exclusive games, even as consoles become more like PCs

Cross-platform games are becoming more commonplace on Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Even so, a former Sony executive doesn’t envision exclusive games completely disappearing. While PC releases boast mass appeal, Shawn Layden argu...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Dec 2025 03:23

Banner for Rainbow Six Siege X hack shown (Image source: screenshot, Ubisoft YouTube with edits)

Rainbow Six Siege hack forces Ubisoft to shut down servers after players receive free R6 credits

Servers for Ubisoft’s popular first-person shooter game are currently offline on consoles and PC. A suspected hack granted some Rainbow Six Siege players huge bundles of in-game currency. Other players have witnessed mass bans, pr...

Adam Corsetti, 27 Dec 2025 22:13

Halo: Campaign Evolved banner is shown (screenshot, Halo YouTube with edits)

Generative AI experts replace Halo: Campaign Evolved staff to impact Xbox game development

A shakeup at an Xbox Game Studio suggests that AI will play a major role in Halo games like Campaign Evolved. The new Chief of Staff stresses enhancing workflows with machine learning on her resume. Other employees could use AI to...

Adam Corsetti, 27 Dec 2025 03:04

The GameSir G7 Pro Zenless Zone Zero Edition is now available on Amazon. (Image source: GameSir)

GameSir's special edition Xbox wireless controller lands on Amazon

After being exclusive to its website, GameSir has made its controller, the GameSir G7 Pro Zenless Zone Zero Edition Wireless Controller for Xbox available to purchase elsewhere. The controller keeps the selling price unchanged and...

Habeeb Onawole, 25 Dec 2025 22:03

The Fantech EOS Mini controller also comes in a nostalgia-inducing grey theme (image source: Fantech)

Fantech EOS Mini: An ultra‑light $13 gamepad that delivers 20‑hour battery life with broad platform support in tow

The Fantech EOS Mini shows that an ultra-light, $13 Bluetooth gamepad can still deliver strong performance, broad platform compatibility, and up to 20 hours of battery life in a truly pocketable form factor. While its membrane fac...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Dec 2025 15:37

The Brook Wingman FGC VX allows PS4 and PS5 gamers to use third-party game controllers not compatible with these consoles. (Image source: Brook)

Brook announces US launch of Wingman FGC VX third-party controller converter for PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles

The Brook Wingman FGC VX allows PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 users to connect and use third-party controllers with their consoles. The ultra-low-latency converter can also adapt console controllers for use with PC desktops and ...

David Chien, 25 Dec 2025 01:39

CD Projekt Red studio is shown (Image source: CD Projekt Red with edits)

Cyberpunk 2077 sequel release date may be delayed as CD Projekt Red prioritizes multiplayer

CD Projekt Red is intent on launching the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel with multiplayer. A new report from a Polish investment bank reveals how this decision has influenced its release date. Also known as Cyberpunk 2 or Project Orion, th...

Adam Corsetti, 24 Dec 2025 21:59

PlayStation Network account hack raises security concerns and exposes careless support

A writer for a French website is urging gamers to keep all PlayStation Network details private. An ID number was all a hacker needed to log in twice to the journalist’s account. Even with 2FA active, PSN support requires minimal i...

Adam Corsetti, 24 Dec 2025 04:49

Final Fantasy 9 25th Anniversary banner is shown (Image source: screenshot, Final Fantasy YouTube)

Final Fantasy 9 remake anticipation reignites after troubled anime based on game reboots

Final Fantasy 9 will return in 2028, but not in the form some fans had been expecting. A French company has revived The Black Mages' Legacy anime following the previous studio's bankruptcy. Square Enix has also teased gamers with ...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Dec 2025 22:06

Steam Machine shown below DDR5 SO-DIMM memory (Image source: Corsair, Valve with edits)

Analyst warns PS6 and Steam Machine release date delay could result from soaring memory prices

The arrival of the next Valve and Sony gaming machines may now be in doubt. An emarketer analyst believes that high memory costs could cause the manufacturers to reconsider release dates. Declining console sales are also a factor,...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Dec 2025 18:15

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Switch 2 mockup image is shown (Image source: Activision, Steam with edits)

Leak suggests Call of Duty Switch 2 game could arrive in 2026, with Black Ops 7 a possibility

Without Battlefield or Call of Duty, the Switch 2 isn’t yet an essential purchase for some gamers. However, a new leak suggests that Activision may launch its shooter franchise on the handheld in 2026. It’s unclear whether Call of...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Dec 2025 03:34

Rockstar nearly released GTA: Tokyo, but GTA 6 maps outside U.S. unlikely says former dev

Although GTA: Tokyo was a possibility, Rockstar Games has been reluctant to explore outside the U.S. A former technical director doesn’t anticipate GTA 6 to feature exotic locations either. Instead, the studio will continue to rev...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Dec 2025 23:23

Assassin's Creed Shadows playing on Switch 2 (Image source: screenshot, Assassin's Creed YouTube with edits)

Many Switch 2 games could see a performance boost after Nintendo and Ubisoft collab

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) could be an asset to Switch 2 games with wavering frame rates. Unfortunately, screen tearing remains an issue, particularly with titles that run at lower than 40fps. Ubisoft solved the problem in Assass...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Dec 2025 17:48

Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle banner is shown (Image source: Amazon with edits)

Nintendo axes the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle, ending price break on console and game

For many fans, the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle was a no-brainer purchase. A leaked internal memo confirms that the package with the popular Switch 2 game will soon no longer be available. Nintendo hasn’t revealed a new bundle...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Dec 2025 03:24

Promotional shot showcasing the Analogue 3D console (image source: Analogue)

Veteran N64 dev says Analogue 3D ‘nowhere near cycle accurate’ in new test video

Veteran N64 developer and hacker Kaze Emanuar has publicly challenged Analogue 3D’s claims of cycle accuracy and “100% compatibility,” presenting side-by-side tests that show slower performance, missing hardware behaviors, and fai...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Dec 2025 02:12

Battlefield 6 Winter Offensive banner is shown (Image source: Battlefield X account with edits)

Battlefield 6 art shows signs of generative AI, breaking pledge made by shooter game's devs

Unlike Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, gamers expected Battlefield 6 to reject AI art. Regardless, a new icon on its marketplace does not resemble the work of a human artist. The design of a weapon exhibits mistakes that are still comm...

Adam Corsetti, 21 Dec 2025 22:17

Microsoft account and Xbox games banner (Image source: Microsoft Xbox)

Gamer loses 15 years' worth of Xbox games, as reports of hacked Microsoft accounts grow

Physical disc owners have more reason to avoid the digital gaming age. Complaints continue about hackers compromising Microsoft accounts filled with Xbox games. Even if gamers can prove their identities, they may need to start fro...

Adam Corsetti, 21 Dec 2025 04:06

Steam Deck LCD budget gaming handheld is shown (Image source: screenshot, Valve YouTube)

Valve phases out Steam Deck LCD for pricier OLED, in a blow for budget gaming handhelds

Released in 2022, the Steam Deck LCD quickly attracted a devoted following. Those fans are bemoaning the news that Valve will soon retire its cheapest gaming handheld. The Steam Deck OLED ships with improved specs, but has a price...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Dec 2025 02:52

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Switch 2 banner (Image source: Nintendo of America, Square Enix with edits)

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Switch 2 demo performance outshines Xbox Series S and PS4 in tech analysis

If the Final Fantasy 7 Remake demo is any indication, the Switch 2 game will impress fans. Even at lower resolutions, DLSS bridges the gap between the handheld and more powerful consoles. Image clarity is closer to the PS5 and Xbo...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Dec 2025 00:49

Dispatch Switch 2 banner (Image source: Adhoc Studio, Nintendo of America with edits)

Nintendo comes under fire for censorship of Dispatch artbook offered with Switch game

A Dispatch artbook is being portrayed differently on some Nintendo eShop listings. Fans recognized that the characters on the North American page are wearing more conservative outfits. The censorship exists even though the Switch ...

Adam Corsetti, 18 Dec 2025 18:17

A screengrab of Half Life 2 RTX running on PC (image source: Steam Community)

Half-Life 3 rumored as Steam Machine launch title in Spring 2026

Rumors surrounding Valve’s long-absent Half-Life 3 have intensified, with industry insiders claiming the game will launch alongside the newly announced Steam Machine hardware ecosystem in Spring 2026. While component price volatil...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Dec 2025 14:35

Sony PS Vita was the last standalone portable PlayStation gaming console. (Image source: Sony, Unsplash, edited)

PS6 handheld CPU could only have four cores for gaming as Sony reportedly wants games that can run on eight threads

We have more confirmation that Sony is working on a portable PlayStation 6 console. A new leak from Moore's Law Is Dead claims that Sony is pushing developers to optimize their games for different CPU configurations. This suggests...

Fawad Murtaza, 18 Dec 2025 10:59

PS5 and Switch 2 sales ranking in November 2025 (Image source: Sony PlayStation, Nintendo with edits)

PS5 tops Nintendo Switch 2 sales for first time in November, but console spending falls

In November, Nintendo lost ground to PlayStation, with U.S. PS5 sales claiming the number one rank. Sony’s performance ends a winning streak that began when the Switch 2 debuted in June. Regardless, total console sales are lagging...

Adam Corsetti, 18 Dec 2025 00:51

Nintendo Switch 2 shown with 16GB Game-Key Card (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Lower-cost Switch 2 cartridges could be coming as a welcome Game-Key Card alternative

The only conventional physical option for Nintendo Switch 2 games is costly 64GB media. That could soon change, after reports that smaller cartridges are in the works. The decision may be a response to higher storage prices, but G...

Adam Corsetti, 17 Dec 2025 20:22

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 The Game Awards banner (Image source: The Game Awards, Sandfall Interactive with edits)

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 producer confirms generative AI use in Game of the Year winner

Some viewers were scanning trailers at The Game Awards for any signs of generative AI. However, even Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which won nine awards, used AI tools in some capacity. A past interview with the game’s producer pro...

Adam Corsetti, 17 Dec 2025 17:43

Resident Evil Requiem banner with Leon (Image source: screenshot, Resident Evil YouTube with edits)

Resident Evil Requiem publisher comments on the role of generative AI in Capcom games

To some Resident Evil fans, the sight of AI images is scarier than any monsters. In a new interview, a Capcom executive previewed how the tools would impact upcoming titles. Previously, a technical director approved the use of gen...

Adam Corsetti, 17 Dec 2025 02:44

Nintendo Switch Online GameCube emulator with Wind Waker (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Nintendo may have fixed its Switch 2 GameCube emulator, benefiting the Zelda game Wind Waker

Nintendo Switch Online on the Switch 2 offers a growing selection of classic GameCube games. Sadly, input lag often makes gameplay less enjoyable than expected. After a new update, players are reporting more responsive controls in...

Adam Corsetti, 16 Dec 2025 22:18

The Analogue Pocket can now be used to digitalize game cartridges. (Image source: Analogue)

Analogue Pocket can now convert Game Boy game cartridges into ROM files

The Analogue Pocket can now be used to digitalize an entire game collection and extract ROM files that can also be played on other devices. With a new app called MROM, save games can even be digitally backed up.

Hannes Brecher, 16 Dec 2025 19:10

Link shown in Zelda game under Nintendo and Monolith Soft logos (Image source: Nintendo, Monolith Soft with edits)

Xenoblade studio could make new Zelda game, after supporting Nintendo with Tears of the Kingdom

A unique Zelda experience may be on the way, with Monolith Soft leading development. The Xenoblade Chronicles studio has already assisted with Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom. A new interview hints that...

Adam Corsetti, 16 Dec 2025 17:59

Rockstar Games banner is shown (Image source: Rockstar Games)

Fired Rockstar Games employees deny alleged Discord leaks, insist GTA 6 studio was union busting

Rockstar Games and its former workers are no closer to reaching a resolution. The GTA 6 development house is adamant that employees leaked confidential details on a Discord server. Meanwhile, a UK labor organization maintains that...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Dec 2025 17:51

Banner for Aniimo Xbox exclusive game (Image source: screenshot, Aniimo YouTube with edits)

Xbox exclusive games aren't dead, as this free-to-play Pokémon-challenger skips PS5

Fewer third-party studios are committing to Xbox consoles while turning down the PS5. Aniimo is bucking that trend after announcing that it’s an Xbox exclusive game. Putting a different spin on Pokémon and Palworld, the title has ...

Adam Corsetti, 14 Dec 2025 23:06

The PlayStation Limited Edition Mechanical Watch is one of two watches made by Anicorn for PlayStation's 30th anniversary. (mage source: Anicorn)

Anicorn announces PlayStation 30th Anniversary limited edition watches

PlayStation's 30th anniversary celebration isn't over, despite beginning in 2024, as Anicorn has announced two new watches in celebration of the milestone. The two watches will be released on December 18, with one of them availabl...

Habeeb Onawole, 14 Dec 2025 13:28

Valve Steam Machine grill is shown (Image source: screenshot, Valve YouTube)

Insider claims Steam Machine release date delay possible because of rising memory prices

Gamers had assumed that the Steam Machine would be available by early Spring 2026. Unfortunately, there are rumors that the memory shortage may interfere with its release date. An insider has heard that, along with a higher Steam ...

Adam Corsetti, 13 Dec 2025 21:12

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic banner (Image source: Star Wars YouTube with edits)

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic release date predicted as 2030, likely years after KOTOR remake

Gamers shouldn’t expect Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic to ship anytime in the near future. With its studio recently opening, development on the single-player RPG has only just started. Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier estimates a 2...

Adam Corsetti, 12 Dec 2025 20:39

A screengrab of John Romero (image source: Andrs De Pedro lvarez YT)

John Romero’s $50 million cancelled Microsoft FPS reborn as bold indie shooter with Elden Ring–level innovation

John Romero has revealed that his cancelled, big-budget Microsoft-backed FPS has been reborn as a smaller-scale indie shooter that repurposes about $50 million worth of prior work into a radically redesigned single-player project....

Rahim Amir Noorali, 12 Dec 2025 19:23

First-party Xbox games are shown (Image source: Xbox Gaming, Amazon with edits)

Microsoft executive addresses potential $80 Xbox games after fans criticize price increases

Even as console and Game Pass prices rise, new first-party Xbox games remain at $70 or less. In a Variety interview, a Microsoft executive explains why the company has avoided higher software prices. Xbox is exploring other ways t...

Adam Corsetti, 12 Dec 2025 17:57

Diablo 4's new season isn't off to a very hot start (image source: The Game Awards on YouTube)

Blizzard spectacularly botches pre-orders for Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred expansion

The Lord of Hatred expansion for Diablo 4 is off to a rough start. Multiple users across numerous platforms are unable to buy it across most platforms.

Anil Ganti, 12 Dec 2025 07:07

Cloudberry Kingdom PS3 game with PS5 console shown (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

PS3 emulator runs on PS5 for first time, but AAA games raise issues for RPCS3 alternative

PS5 gamers without streaming access have been unable to revisit any of their favorite PS3 games. RedoEngine’s PS3 emulator has succeeded where other alternatives have failed. While the 2013 platformer Cloudberry Kingdom is releasi...

Adam Corsetti, 12 Dec 2025 03:50

Resident Evil Requiem finally has a release date (image source: The Game Awards; edited)

Resident Evil Requiem trailer confirms protagonist

Capcom has confirmed Resident Evil Requiem will arrive on February 27. It will feature Leon Kennedy as the protagonist.

Anil Ganti, 12 Dec 2025 03:44

Larian just revealed its new RPG (image source: The Game Awards on Twitch)

Larian announces new Divinity game that is larger than Baldur's Gate 3

Larian has shown off its upcoming RPG at The Game Awards. It is set in the Divinity universe, and it is supposedly larger in scope than Baldur's Gate 3.

Anil Ganti, 12 Dec 2025 02:53

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Disney reportedly asks studios to develop Switch 2 titles as two Star Wars games are allegedly coming to handheld console

KTR1S becomes KTR2: KT Pocket targets budget retro gamers with premium build and features

Insider confirms new Xbox and PS6 console release dates are in doubt because of high memory prices

Space Quest IV to finally get the Amiga port it deserves with 2025 OCS Enhanced remake

YouTuber 3D prints a mini Commodore 1084 monitor for the Amiga A500 Mini and C64 Mini

Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 port leaks in Title Update 4 datamine, raising performance concerns

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Ayaneo Pocket Vert early-bird pricing starts at $269, tops out at $369 for Lava Red edition

Ex-PlayStation executive values PS5 exclusive games, even as consoles become more like PCs

Rainbow Six Siege hack forces Ubisoft to shut down servers after players receive free R6 credits

Generative AI experts replace Halo: Campaign Evolved staff to impact Xbox game development

GameSir's special edition Xbox wireless controller lands on Amazon

Fantech EOS Mini: An ultra‑light $13 gamepad that delivers 20‑hour battery life with broad platform support in tow

Brook announces US launch of Wingman FGC VX third-party controller converter for PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles

Cyberpunk 2077 sequel release date may be delayed as CD Projekt Red prioritizes multiplayer

PlayStation Network account hack raises security concerns and exposes careless support

Final Fantasy 9 remake anticipation reignites after troubled anime based on game reboots

Analyst warns PS6 and Steam Machine release date delay could result from soaring memory prices

Leak suggests Call of Duty Switch 2 game could arrive in 2026, with Black Ops 7 a possibility

Rockstar nearly released GTA: Tokyo, but GTA 6 maps outside U.S. unlikely says former dev

Many Switch 2 games could see a performance boost after Nintendo and Ubisoft collab

Video | Apple Macbook Pro M5 & iPad Pro 11 2025 - Great products, terrible value!?

Nintendo axes the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle, ending price break on console and game

Veteran N64 dev says Analogue 3D ‘nowhere near cycle accurate’ in new test video

Battlefield 6 art shows signs of generative AI, breaking pledge made by shooter game's devs

Gamer loses 15 years' worth of Xbox games, as reports of hacked Microsoft accounts grow

Valve phases out Steam Deck LCD for pricier OLED, in a blow for budget gaming handhelds

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Switch 2 demo performance outshines Xbox Series S and PS4 in tech analysis

Nintendo comes under fire for censorship of Dispatch artbook offered with Switch game

Half-Life 3 rumored as Steam Machine launch title in Spring 2026

PS6 handheld CPU could only have four cores for gaming as Sony reportedly wants games that can run on eight threads

PS5 tops Nintendo Switch 2 sales for first time in November, but console spending falls

Lower-cost Switch 2 cartridges could be coming as a welcome Game-Key Card alternative

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 producer confirms generative AI use in Game of the Year winner

Resident Evil Requiem publisher comments on the role of generative AI in Capcom games

Nintendo may have fixed its Switch 2 GameCube emulator, benefiting the Zelda game Wind Waker

Analogue Pocket can now convert Game Boy game cartridges into ROM files

Xenoblade studio could make new Zelda game, after supporting Nintendo with Tears of the Kingdom

Fired Rockstar Games employees deny alleged Discord leaks, insist GTA 6 studio was union busting

Video | The "best" 18" Gaming Laptop? - Lenovo Legion 9 2025

Xbox exclusive games aren't dead, as this free-to-play Pokémon-challenger skips PS5

Anicorn announces PlayStation 30th Anniversary limited edition watches

Insider claims Steam Machine release date delay possible because of rising memory prices

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic release date predicted as 2030, likely years after KOTOR remake

John Romero’s $50 million cancelled Microsoft FPS reborn as bold indie shooter with Elden Ring–level innovation

Microsoft executive addresses potential $80 Xbox games after fans criticize price increases

Blizzard spectacularly botches pre-orders for Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred expansion

PS3 emulator runs on PS5 for first time, but AAA games raise issues for RPCS3 alternative

Resident Evil Requiem trailer confirms protagonist

Larian announces new Divinity game that is larger than Baldur's Gate 3

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