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Call of Duty Vanguard Beta Extended Until September 22nd

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According to a recent statement from the game’s official Twitter account, the beta session for Call of Duty: Vanguard has been extended from September 20 to September 22. This will give gamers additional time with the game’s early build, which was released on September 16 after a two-day PlayStation-exclusive beta in late August and a second PlayStation early access window earlier this month.

On November 5, Call of Duty: Vanguard will be released in its entirety, making it the eighteenth mainstream game in the generation-spanning military shooter series. Players will have another opportunity to engage in World War II-era fighting and storytelling in this entry.

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The game will be divided into four major modes, as is customary for the series: Campaign, Multiplayer, Zombies, and the more recent Warzone, which is a now-traditional combination with the franchise’s free-to-play battle royale. Anyone who pre-ordered the game may participate in the ongoing multiplayer beta build, which provides the game’s creators with valuable input and data.

Despite reports of hacking in the Vanguard beta, the Call of Duty Twitter account just announced that the early access period would be extended for another two days. This extension is available to players across all platforms, guaranteeing that the cross-play game’s lobbies remain filled until the beta ends on Wednesday at 10 p.m. PT. This also implies that anyone who hasn’t pre-ordered the game yet may do so before the deadline to try out the multiplayer. Regardless of whether version of the game is purchased, beta access will be provided.

While neither Sledgehammer Games nor Activision have said why the early access period is being extended, it’s conceivable that the devs are seeking for further information before the game’s formal release. Vanguard is currently afflicted by visibility and audio difficulties, and more flaws and performance concerns may emerge as users test the game’s early versions. Sledgehammer Games could more successfully iron out these issues if they received more input.

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Another reason for the delay might be to encourage gamers who are on the fence about the game to pre-order it since a more extended beta period equals more prospective consumers. With this being the eighteenth Call of Duty game and the sixth to take place during WWII, franchise fatigue may be setting in for some fans.

If this is true, providing additional “free” material to gamers ahead of the release date may help boost sales. The game will almost certainly do well anyway, so ideally, this prolonged testing time will give Sledgehammer Games and consumers the most accurate information possible.

Pokemon Unite Serves Will Undergo Maintenance In Prep For Mobile Release

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On September 21, the game’s servers will be unavailable for a long period of time for maintenance in preparation for the launch of Pokémon Unite on mobile platforms. The free-to-play MOBA is currently available on Nintendo Switch, and when Pokémon Unite launches on Google Play and the Apple App Store on September 22, it will allow crossplay.

The MOBA’s first few months after its premiere have not been easy. Nintendo Switch gamers have expressed concerns that Pokémon Unite has several pay-to-win features while being a free-to-play game.

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Furthermore, in August, the game experienced an unanticipated public relations issue when the creator TiMi Studio Group’s official Twitter account tweeted nasty comments regarding human rights. Aside from that, the game appears to have attracted a sizable fan following throughout its Switch stint, and Pokémon Unite will be released on mobile in less than a week.

However, on Tuesday, September 21, before permitting crossplay across Switch, iOS, and Android, Pokémon Unite’s servers will be unavailable for the most of the day. The official Pokémon Unite Twitter account stated that server maintenance would take place on September 21 from 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. PDT. The game will not be playable on Nintendo Switch during those hours, and TiMi appreciates the fans for their patience throughout the wait.

While this may be inconvenient for some players, it appears to be required in order to enable the game to operate properly on all of the targeted platforms. Although crossplay has grown increasingly prevalent in many online games, it has yet to be fully explored in MOBAs on mobile devices. When it comes to Android, and iOS availability, even very successful MOBAs like League of Legends have entirely distinct spinoffs.

With the release of Pokémon Unite on mobile, TiMi and The Pokémon Company look to be venturing into unknown terrain. Suppose the additional platform releases go well and crossplay is integrated effectively enough. In that case, the Pokémon brand will likely attract an even more extensive player base with the game’s iOS and Android release, perhaps bringing Pokémon Unite’s player numbers on par with League of Legends or Dota 2. It’ll be fascinating to watch how the game performs on the Switch vs. mobile devices and whether there are any apparent benefits or downsides that might jeopardize crossplay’s viability.

Destroy All Humans! 2 Reprobed Finally Arriving to Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC

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In Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed, Crypto will be making a comeback. During THQ Nordic’s 10th anniversary webcast, the second game in the iconic series was revealed as a full remake for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This verifies PlayStation’s Destroy All Humans! 2 leak, and the remake will transport Crypto to the west coast, England, Japan, Russia, and the moon ten years in the future.

The remake will reportedly strive to preserve fan-favorite moments with updated graphics and improved gameplay. Destroy All Humans! 2 is often regarded as the strongest of the mainline trilogy, and the remake will reportedly strive to preserve fan-favorite moments with updated graphics and improved gameplay.

During THQ Nordic’s digital display, Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed was only one of six new games announced, with most of the others being vintage revivals from THQ’s history. Outcast 2 and Jagged Alliance 3 are brand-new remakes of long-forgotten sequels to cult classic games, following the publisher’s practice of bringing older, niche games back to life for current audiences. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake, on the other hand, is a brand-new platforming adventure that follows the popularity of Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated.

A pair of THQ Nordic trailers for Destroy All Humans 2! – Reprobed were unveiled at the publisher’s 10th Anniversary Showcase. The cinematic introduction showcases the franchise’s devil-may-care comedy. At the same time, a gameplay video demonstrates the visual enhancements planned for the new-gen experience, which will only be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC at launch.

Reprobed’s mechanics, like the first Destroy All Humans! Remake, will strike the same beats as the original sequel, but the controls have been updated. The voice work from the previous game is also returning, ensuring that every moment in the game’s plot is faithfully recreated while receiving a fresh coat of paint.

THQ Nordic did not give a release date for Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed, but it did confirm that the game would be released for the first time on PC. This is in addition to an initial console release that excludes the PS4 and Xbox One, as well as the Nintendo Switch.

The Destroy All Humans! Remake was published on Switch earlier in 2021, thus it’s quite conceivable that a future release for the Nintendo system is in the works. Crypto’s arsenal increases in Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed, as it did in the first sequel, with five new weapons, including a rifle that launches meteor attacks and a bait for a huge space worm. The notorious Anal Probe makes a cameo appearance in the remake, as the over-the-top title subtitle suggests.

The quick release of Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed following the original remake might indicate that there is enough momentum for further Crypto adventures. The successful relaunch of Destroy All Humans! sold more than THQ Nordic predicted, suggesting that another is a safe bet.

If Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed does well, THQ Nordic may draw from two previous Destroy All Humans titles: the Wii-exclusive Big Willy’s Revenge and the PS3 and Xbox 360’s Path of the Furon. However, given the terrible response of the final two films, a fresh sequel to the two numbered sequels may be on the way.

Dungeons and Dragons To Feature First Official Musical

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The first-ever Dungeons & Dragons musical will be performed at D&D Celebration 2021, according to Wizards of the Coast. There are currently a number of unauthorized D&D musicals and songs available online, but they are all fan-made and not endorsed by the game’s creators.

D&D Celebration is an annual event that includes livestreamed Dungeons & Dragons games as well as announcements about new D&D books. The first-ever Dungeon Master Challenge will be held during D&D Celebration 2021, in which DMs from across the world battle to show who is the greatest, with new challenges unveiled each day to keep them on their toes.

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The cast of Star Trek: Discovery will participate in a D&D game this year, and the last day of D&D Celebration 2021 will recognize the winner of the Dungeon Master Challenge and disclose fresh facts about the game’s future.

The first-ever official D&D musical will be presented live on the second day of D&D Celebration 2021. The Circus of Sound, a musical, will be performed on September 25 at 4 p.m. PDT/7 p.m. EDT. It’s likely that the storyline will revolve around the upcoming D&D game The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, which notably incorporates a carnival as a framing device. The Circus of Sound will wrap up the day’s activities with a two-hour performance.

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Kelly D’Angelo (Miracle Workers) is the director of The Circus of Sound, and the players include musicians who have performed in films, television shows, video games, and theater. Anthony Rapp (Rent, Star Trek: Discovery), Jason Charles Miller (Godhead, Critical Role), Azie Dungey (Girls5eva, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Vico Ortiz (American Horror Story), and Mariah Rose Faith (American Horror Story) are among the members of the cast (Nightmare Time). It’s unclear if they’ll all be playing as D&D’s popular Bard class, but if there was ever a time to host an all-Bard D&D party, it seems like now might be the moment.

As previously stated, D&D Celebration 2021 will include in-depth examinations at forthcoming Dungeons & Dragons publications that will be released before the end of the year. The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, for example, is a campaign that takes players to the Feywild, the home of the D&D multiverse’s faeries; Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos, which stats out the magical university from Magic: The Gathering and lets players play college student adventurers; and Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons, which will introduce new information about the D&D multiverse’s dragons.

New Overwatch 2 Updates To Be Announced During League Grand Finals

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New Overwatch 2 upgrades will be announced later this month as part of the Overwatch League Grand Finals, it has been confirmed. The release will give fans their first new look at Overwatch 2 since the last development update, which provided a lot of information about the forthcoming game’s Rio de Janeiro map, back in May of this year.

Overwatch 2 is one of the most eagerly awaited forthcoming shooters, promising to change things up and improve on the renowned concept of Overwatch from 2016. Overwatch 2 will make use of new-gen technology with larger-scale fights, better effects, and more realistic landscapes, in addition to replacing 6v6 encounters with 5v5.

Despite the fact that the game was initially announced in 2019, current reports indicate that players will have to wait a bit longer for the sequel, with Overwatch 2 reportedly not releasing until 2023.

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Blizzard has stated that fresh Overwatch 2 details will be revealed at the Overwatch League Grand Finals on September 25, which will be held later this month. Fans may expect to witness a preview of some of the game’s revamped characters, as well as a pro player exhibition battle.

Bastion and Sombra will be highlighted during the event, and fans will get a closer look at Bastion’s new design. The Overwatch 2 spotlights will begin at 5 p.m. Pacific Time during the Overwatch League Grand Finals’ pre-show and half-time festivities.

Bastion’s design was previously reported to be rebuilt from the ground up by Blizzard. The Overwatch League Grand Finals is scheduled to unveil the reasons for the character’s Overwatch 2 overhaul.

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Bastion’s present gameplay will undergo significant modifications, marking yet another significant departure from the original Overwatch. Bastion’s new design, along with Overwatch 2’s Sombra, has already been unveiled, but the next event will explain how Bastion’s new style will fit into the Overwatch 2 environment.

While the Overwatch League Grand Finals are sure to be a must-see event for Overwatch fans, don’t anticipate any huge news about the game’s release date anytime soon. Blizzard plans to show an early version of the game next year, indicating that the game is close to being playable.

This summer, it was revealed that the OWL 2022 season will begin in April 2022 and that it would feature a playable but early build of Overwatch 2. This indicates that teams will play the game on that day, but it will most likely not be released to the general public until then.

Forza and Xbox Will Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

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In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, Xbox is highlighting Hispanic and Latinx contributions to gaming by recognizing Hispanic and Latinx artists, experiences, and stories within and around games. One of these is the upcoming Xbox exclusive Forza Horizon 5, which is set in Mexico.

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed in the United States from September 15 to October 15 and honors Hispanic and Latinx people’s history, cultures, and accomplishments. In 1988, a Hispanic Heritage Week that began in 1968 was expanded to a 30-day event. The period from September 15 to October 15 is noteworthy since it coincides with a number of Latin American nations’ independence celebrations.

Xbox will highlight Hispanic and Latinx voices in a variety of ways throughout the month, including highlighting games made in Latin American countries or featuring playable Hispanic/Latinx characters, games inspired by Hispanic and Latinx cultures and locations, and games with audio, interfaces, and subtitles in Spanish and Portuguese.

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Retro Machina is a Brazilian indie game, Cris Tales is a Colombian Dreams Uncorporated game, and Gears Tactics is a turn-based strategy spin-off of the Gears of War franchise starring the father of Gears 5 protagonist Kait Diaz.

Forza Horizon 5, which will be released this autumn and allows players to explore Mexico in an open-world setting, is perhaps the most important game featured for Hispanic Heritage Month. The Forza team is also celebrating, inviting fans to use the hashtag #ForzaHHM to showcase livery ideas inspired by Hispanic and Latinx heritage. The highlighted designers will get in-game credit incentives, and the team’s favorites will be included in Forza Motorsport 7 and Forza Horizon 4.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, Microsoft Rewards users may earn extra points by donating to Latinx in Gaming, a charity that connects and promotes Latinx people in the gaming industry, or CARE, a humanitarian organization that operates in “100 countries including Latin America and the Caribbean.” Xbox is also highlighting Hispanic and Latinx Xbox Ambassadors to hear about their experiences with representation in gaming.

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The Xbox Plays team will broadcast games with a distinct Hispanic/Latinx theme on Twitch every week of the month. Additionally, during Hispanic Heritage Month, Xbox Avatars offers a new selection of free Avatar clothing, perhaps expanding on Xbox’s past efforts to make Xbox Avatars more diverse and inclusive.

According to the Pew Research Center, roughly one in every five persons in the United States identified as Hispanic or Latinx in 2020, accounting for 19% of the total population. Video games have the ability to exhibit a wide range of cultures, tales, and history, and Xbox’s efforts during Hispanic Heritage Month may inspire people who may not otherwise learn about and appreciate such cultures to do so.

Sonic Dash Releases New Special Event To Celebrate 500M Downloads

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HARDlight, the creator of Sonic Dash, will hold a special event on Friday, September 17, to commemorate the game’s latest milestone of 500 million downloads. Sonic Dash is an infinite runner mobile game that was first released in 2013 that allows players to dash, spin, and leap their way through beautiful 3D worlds as the legendary blue speedster.

Sega and HARDlight have subsequently made a fortune off the mobile game, with over $10 million in revenue as of July 2020. Sonic Dash earned more money in six years than Sonic’s prior five mobile games combined. (Note that this statistic does not include Sonic Racing because it is included in Apple Arcade memberships.)

Regardless of the little nuances, Sonic the Hedgehog’s mobile adventures have proven to be a huge success for Sega as a whole. While Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom’s 2015 release was a huge hit in its own right, something about the original continues to entice new players to join in the fun.

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HARDlight frequently releases Sonic Dash updates that include in-game events that gamers won’t want to miss. On Friday, September 17, fans may look forward to a “special event” to commemorate the game’s newest milestone of 500 million downloads.

The press statement announcing the celebratory upgrade and download numbers, on the other hand, is light on specifics. At the very least, Sonic Dash fans won’t have to wait long to find out what the special event will involve.

The immensely popular endless runner from HARDlight has reached this amazing milestone as part of Sonic the Hedgehog’s 30th-anniversary festivities. In May, Sega kicked off the virtual celebrations with a Sonic Central broadcast jam-packed with fresh announcements.

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One of the first elements for Sonic Colors: Ultimate, a remake of 2010’s Sonic Colors that just came out for PC and platforms earlier this month, was revealed. In addition, Sonic Origins will be released next year, featuring a compilation of vintage Sonic games.

The digital event also yielded news regarding mobile games and some details about the animated series Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps. The most important news piece was the announcement of a new 3D Sonic game, which would be released in 2022 at an undetermined date.

God of War Ragnarok Will Be Bringing Back More Classic Kratos Moves

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Several of Kratos’ famous fighting maneuvers from previous editions will return in God of War Ragnarok, according to Creative Director Eric Williams. In many ways, Kratos embarked on a new adventure in the 2018 edition, including his combat powers. The protagonist character’s primary weapon of devastation was Faye’s Leviathan Axe, which had a plethora of upgrade options that enabled players to fine-tune its function to their liking.

Players had to adjust to a new combat style for Kratos, one that slowed him down yet dealt more powerful strikes. However, the adventure’s pace did not remain consistent throughout. Kratos dug up his iconic Blades of Chaos about halfway through God of War (2018), unleashing fury from the hellish bowels of Tartarus on the Norse pantheon.

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However, although fans were able to relive elements of God of War’s hallmark features, Santa Monica Studio was only allowed to explore a limited amount of the previous gameplay style. Fortunately, Kratos’ next excursion will take the squad farther into the past.

In an interview with YouTuber Kaptain Kuba, Ragnarok’s Creative Director, Eric Williams, the studio discussed what a sequel to the 2018 title should contain early on. Several suggestions recognized that the Blades hadn’t been appropriately reimplemented, leading to a sequence of pitches centered on earlier mechanics that should be revisited in God of War Ragnarok.

Some devs advocated bringing back Kratos’ grappling move, while others proposed Combo 5B, “where [Kratos] grabs guys out of the air and slams them down,” according to Santa Monica Studio. According to Williams, the team looked over the “best hits of stuff we didn’t get to” and brought them back.

In God of War Ragnarok’s gameplay reveal video, which Sony debuted a week ago during its PlayStation Showcase presentation, eagle-eyed gamers recognized a few oldies but goodies. The almost four-minute movie also hinted at how Fimbulwinter affects our heroes, an event worth noting because it foreshadows the arrival of Ragnarok in Norse mythology.

During the Kaptain Kuba interview, Cory Barlog explained why Ragnarok is the final installment in the brand’s Norse story. Due to the length of time it takes to produce a game, Barlog wanted to avoid making players wait 15 years for a trilogy of games set around this period of Kratos’ life.

Nintendo Switch Players Getting Free Pokemon Unite Aeos Tickets

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As a thank you, the creator of free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite has announced that all players will receive free Aeos Tickets later this month. Pokémon Unite was released for Nintendo Switch earlier this summer and has had over nine million downloads since then.

Players have had varied reactions to Pokémon Unite, with some praising it while others found it annoying. Players may choose their combatants and compete in teams of five Pokémon in 10-minute bouts, beating opponents and scoring goals.

Despite the addition of a number of new characters to the game’s roster since its introduction, many players think the game’s balancing needs to be improved in order to ensure fair and equal battles. Some Pokémon have previously been nerfed or buffed to balance the game, but many combatants continue to cause issues for many gamers. Microtransactions have also been condemned in Pokémon Unite, with the game being accused of having pay-to-win features.

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Despite its flaws, Pokémon Unite’s strong download statistics demonstrate the game’s current popularity. The game has now exceeded nine million downloads, according to Pokémon UNITE on Twitter, a milestone for which the creator is rewarding users with a freebie.

Starting September 29, users of Pokémon Unite will receive 2,000 Aeos Tickets just for playing the game. Aeos Tickets are a type of currency in the game that can be used to buy things including Held, Coin and Battle Point Boosters, and Trainer skins.

With Pokémon Unite launching on mobile devices on September 22, the MOBA is anticipated to see even more downloads in the following weeks. The game will feature complete cross-play with Nintendo Switch, allowing fans to compete with trainers who do not possess a Switch system.

Pokémon Unite fans should keep an eye on the game’s social media platforms for future announcements. The game’s developer TiMi Studio Group is expected to celebrate the mobile debut with more in-game prizes and goods for players to play pick up.

With even more pocket monsters set to join the game’s ever-growing roster in the future, there’s plenty to look forward to in Pokémon Unite. Blastoise, a Generation One Pokémon that was originally announced as a forthcoming inclusion owing to a series of Pokémon Unite datamine leaks, was recently introduced to the game. With almost 900 Pokémon in the franchise, future Pokémon Unite combatants will have plenty of possibilities, and gamers should expect to see more in honor of the game’s mobile release.

Deltarune Chapter 2 Releasing September 17

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The release date for Deltarune Chapter 2 was revealed during Undertale’s sixth-anniversary livestream, and it will be released on Friday, September 17. Toby Fox, the developer of Undertale, dedicated the live to the first game, honoring the franchise’s sixth anniversary with a Deltarune Chapter 1 gameplay streamed with Fangamer’s indie game merch lovers.

Deltarune Chapter 2 was initially believed to be set for a late 2020 release date by the Undertale creators, however this never materialized. Since then, Deltarune information has been scarce, save for a few pictures, and this silence lasted until Fox announced the Undertale anniversary broadcast.

A new line of Undertale stickers and future Good Smile Company Papyrus and Sans figures were unveiled in the lead-up to the event. The real September 15 broadcast, on the other hand, saved the best for last.

After the three hosts had departed the set, Fox and Fangamer dropped the big surprise at the end of the Deltarune Chapter 1 stream. The screen offered the options to “Keep Playing Chapter 1” or “Continue to Chapter 2,” as a plush of Undertale’s Annoying Dog slowly crept toward the controller on the sofa, representing Fox himself.

When you choose the second choice, you’ll get a brand-new video of Kris, Toriel, and Susie, as well as an official teaser for Chapter 2 of Undertale. Undertale Chapter 2 will be released on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PS4 on Friday, September 17 at 8 p.m. EDT, according to the video and Toby Fox on Twitter.

Throughout the show, Fox discusses a number of Deltarune influences. Perhaps as a gesture to those hoping for an unexpected Undertale 2, the designer says he intentionally designed Deltarune’s universe to “make it appear like Undertale.”

A birthday cake with the number six at its center could be seen sitting on a shelf in the background of Seam’s shop in the build of Deltrarune Chapter 1 played on the stream, which contained several unique Easter eggs not present in the consumer release, such as NPCs like Birdly making fourth-wall-breaking references to the real-world event and NPCs like Birdly making fourth-wall-breaking references to the real-world event.

Several new items of series-branded products were also shown, including new mugs, a blue Sans sweatshirt, and miniature figurines of Undertale characters, including Sans, Papryus, Frisk, and Toriel, according to Fangamer.

Fox and Fangamer managed to cram a lot of interesting information about Undertale and Deltarune Chapter 2 into a fun and lighthearted clip. Years have passed since the publication of Deltarune Chapter 1, and the upcoming release of the second chapter of Kris, Susie, and Ralsei’s narrative appears to be on track to do the same.

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