News EA Shuts Down Legendary RPG Developer BioWare
"Early development" on the next Mass Effect is also ending
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News Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) Officially Revealed, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Coming to Switch 2 soon
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News EA Outlines Future Development Plans As It Prepares To Cut Around 400 Jobs
Sports games remain top priority, unsurprisingly
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Just a week out from the Switch 2 release
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News Limited Run Announces Hitman: Absolution Switch 2 Physical Release, Here's A Look
Pre-orders go live next week
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News Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Has Been Updated To Ver. 1.1.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
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TodayThu, 22nd Oct 2026
News EA Outlines Future Development Plans As It Prepares To Cut Around 400 Jobs
Sports games remain top priority, unsurprisingly
Alongside the news Electronic Arts is shutting down BioWare and reports about it axing around 400 jobs across the entire company, EA executives have also revealed future development plans. According to an internal letter to staff,
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Just a week out from the Switch 2 release
Last year, Minecraft got a DLC crossover with the manga and anime series Dragon Ball Z. Now, almost a year later, a special "1.1 Legends Update" has been released. It comes loaded with new fighters (like Bardock, Teen Gohan, Gotenks, Vegito), new battle areas, and you'll also be able to compete in a new...
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News Limited Run Announces Hitman: Absolution Switch 2 Physical Release, Here's A Look
Pre-orders go live next week
Hitman: Absolution is out today on the Switch 2, and alongside this, Limited Run Games has announced it will be distributing the physical version. Pre-orders will open next week from 30th October 2026 - 6th December 2026. Here's a look at the game's box art. The fine print also notes how it comes with the Switch game...
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News EA Shuts Down Legendary RPG Developer BioWare
"Early development" on the next Mass Effect is also ending
After more than three decades, Electronic Arts has today confirmed the closure of the legendary RPG developer BioWare. The studio has released an official statement on its website about the shutdown. It's also announced "early development" on the next Mass Effect project is ending...
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News Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) Officially Revealed, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Coming to Switch 2 soon
CD Projekt Red has now shared the official details about the Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5). The good news is the Switch 2 version is getting everything, including cross-platform mod support. However, as noted by CDPR, Nintendo players won't receive Update 2.5 alongside the Xbox and PlayStation versions. The...
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YesterdayWed, 21st Oct 2026
News The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Estimated File Size Revealed
Update: File size spotted on download card
[Wed 9th Sep, 2026 02:30 BST]: The digital listing for the Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is now live on the eShop and it includes the game's estimated file size. According to Nintendo's official store, Link's classic Nintendo 64 quest "remade for a whole new era" is estimated to...
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News Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners 2 Free Update (2.5) Arrives This Week
Details have reportedly leaked ahead of schedule
Following the recent release of The Witcher 3 Remastered, CD Projekt Red has now announced a new free update is on the way to Cyberpunk 2077. Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) will be arriving this week on 22nd October 2026, and more details will be revealed later today on a special "Redstreams" broadcast...
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Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick
Nintendo is welcoming the spooky season the only way it knows how: with a big old eShop sale, of course! The 'Screaming Deals' sale is now live on the North American eShop, bringing welcome discounts to a whole host of Switch 1 and 2 bangers until 31st October at 11:59 PT — so make sure...
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News Surprise! Aspyr Is Remastering A Shrek Game
Update: Shrek 2 Remastered officially announced
[Sat 17th Oct, 2026 07:00 BST]: Aspyr Media, the team behind the recent Lord of the Rings and Middle-earth ports for Nintendo platforms, has apparently got a remaster of Shrek 2 in the pipeline. This announcement has seemingly been leaked ahead of schedule via an official Xbox Store listing. A
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Feature After 15 Years Of Coming "Directly To You", Here Are The Best Nintendo Direct Moments Ever
Direct message
That’s right, the humble news delivery machine that is the Nintendo Direct celebrates its 15th birthday on 21st October and to celebrate, we’re chronicling the 15 top moments from their illustrious history. To do so, yours truly has scrubbed through dozens upon dozens of nearly hour-long videos packed full of games,...
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News Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Has Been Updated To Ver. 1.1.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
You and Mii
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort releases tomorrow (22nd October), and Nintendo is making sure that launch day goes smoothly by releasing its very first update. The ver. 1.1.0 update is now available. As is often the case with these launch-day jobbies, its purpose is mainly to enable all of the online modes so everyone can play some...
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Wibble-wobble
At a glance, JSAUX’s 6-in-1 Dock for the Switch 2 is a compelling piece of kit. In addition to docking your console for TV mode, it also contains four slots to charge Joy-Con, along with space to charge your Pro Controller. With a foldable design, it makes for a handy travel companion, and the slick display screen is a neat little...
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News Strange Scaffold's Super Slick Revenge Shooter Is Out Now On Switch 2
Beast your eyes
Strange Scaffold — the developer behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown, El Paso, Elsewhere, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator and more — announced last month that it was bringing its super slick FPS I Am Your Beast to Switch 1 and 2. Well, what do you know, it's available right now
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News Ubisoft's Extreme Sports Playground 'Riders Republic' Launches On Switch 2 This December
Jump into a massive multiplayer sandbox
Ubisoft has shown strong support for the Switch 2 since its launch last year, bringing franchises such as Assassin's Creed to the system. Now, in a special 5th anniversary livestream this week, the Riders Republic team has announced a Switch 2 version of the game is on the way. This massive multiplayer...
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News All Aboard! Denshattack Physical Edition Arriving On Switch 2 In 2027
Here's an early look
If you've been holding out for a physical copy of Denshattack!, you'll be pleased to hear it's "coming soon" to the Switch 2. The video game merchandise company Fangamer will be releasing standard and deluxe editions at some point in 2027. You can sign up to the same site to be notified about when the physical edition will be...
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News Award-Winning Indie Horror 'Mouthwashing' Finally Arrives On Switch This Month
Eye spy
Creepy space horror Mouthwashing became something of an indie sensation when it launched back in 2024. After racking up over 500,000 Steam sales, publisher Critical Reflex announced that a Switch version was in the works and now (a year on from that announcement), we finally have a release date. As revealed in yesterday's Xbox Showcase,...
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News A Permanent Pokémon Store Is Finally Coming To London
The first of "several" outside Asia
After years of us leaving the pop-up shop at the European International Championships and wondering, "why isn't this a permanent thing?", it seems our wishes have finally been answered. The Pokémon Company has today announced that a "permanent, physical Pokémon store" is set to open in London. The store (not...
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News WWE 2K26 Collides With Street Fighter In "First-Ever" Collab Next Week
Inspired by WWE x Street Fighter figures
Apart from the launch of the new live-action Street Fighter movie, the wrestling series WWE 2K has recently announced its "first ever" collaboration with Street Fighter. This particular collab for WWE 2K26 is slightly different. Rather than being based on the new Street Fighter movie or game, it's actually...
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Tuesday20th Oct 2026
Review Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Switch 2) - A Winning Return To Wuhu
Woohoo Island
I awake, fist contorted into the shape of a Joy-Con 2, with a sharp pain in my right shoulder from a night of strenuous Table Tennis. There must be a new Nintendo Sports game out. Like everyone else in the world, I poured days into Wii Sports back in 2006, and spent an ungodly amount of time taking to the skies of Wuhu Island in its...
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Review Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (Switch) - A Pro-Grade Metroidvania With A Stiff Learning Curve
This time it's war
What is a Castlevania game? Nothing but a miserable little melting pot of horror tropes drawn from famous literary archetypes—Carpathian gothica populated by Universal monsters and their lesser minions—with inspirations that run the gamut from Scandinavian folklore to Greek myth. Schematically, it is a series of...
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Review Final Fantasy Resonance (Switch 2) - Plays Like A Lost Entry From Earlier In The Series
Good to have you back, old friend
Over the years, Final Fantasy has been nothing if not inventive, as its largely anthology-based approach has led to a variety of JRPG game design experiments. Yet in more recent years, it feels like the franchise has strayed from its roots, with more old-school fans pining for a return to the days when Final Fantasy...
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News New Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Trailer Is A Throwback To The '90s N64 Ads
Art thou hyped?
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time might not be Nintendo's next Switch 2 exclusive (don't worry Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, we haven't forgotten about you), but the looming 5th November release date means that the marketing campaign is in full swing. We're getting new trailers, shorts and TV spots all over the place at the...
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Round Up The Reviews Are In For Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
Resort it out
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort takes us back to Wuhu Island on Thursday, but as is customary, reviews have gone live prior to launch, and the critical reaction seems pretty warm. Sitting on a Metascore of 79 from 46 reviews at the time of writing, this return for Nintendo's 'Sports' following 2022's Nintendo Switch Sports has hit the...
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News Pokémon Pokopia And Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Shortlisted For 'Console Game Of The Year'
Award season is here
We're getting closer to that time of year when a lot of game awards are announced and it seems Nintendo is already up for some nominations. The 44th annual Golden JoyStick Awards for 2026 have now opened voting across 21 categories, and a handful of Nintendo games have been shortlisted. Firstly, the surprise hit Pokémon...
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Reminder Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Prologue Demo Now Available
Join the hunt today
[Thu 15th Oct, 2026 03:05 BST]: Last month, Capcom announced it would be releasing a Prologue Demo for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Switch 2. It's now provided an update about this, announcing it will be available next week on 19th October 2026. It will be a completely free download and allows you to carry your save data over to...
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Impressions Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ - CoD's Extraction Shooter Mode Hits The Target
3vPvPvE
The tension at the heart of modern Call of Duty between the on-rails rollercoaster of the campaign versus the sandbox design that's evolved over the last two decades of open-world gaming has resulted in three modes getting equal billing in Modern Warfare 4. You've got your traditional narrative Campaign, which I covered last week (it's...
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Round Up The Reviews For The Street Fighter Movie Are In
Here's what the critics think
The new live-action Street Fighter movie made its debut in cinemas last week, and the critic reviews are now rolling in. The first global box office update has also been shared, with the film reportedly banking $51.1 million in its opening weekend. In comparison, the
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Round Up The Reviews Are In For Final Fantasy Resonance
Did it resonate?
After a slice of nostalgia? Final Fantasy Resonance arrives later this week on 22nd October, and it looks to be a real series throwback. With that release date right around the corner, Square Enix has lifted the lid on the game's reviews today, so we can get a good idea of what to expect from the full release. Here at Nintendo...
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News "Wow, What A View" - Shift Up Shows Off Stellar Blade's Stunning Photo Mode On Switch 2
"Focus on what's important"
Stellar Blade will grace the Switch 2 next month, and ahead of the official launch, developer Shift Up has released a new trailer for this version, showcasing the game's Photo Mode. This will allow you to "transform each moment" into your own personal masterpiece. Attached to this mode are precise controls, dynamic...
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News The Runtime Of Sonic's Fourth Movie Outing Has Seemingly Been Revealed
Speeding into cinemas next March
It's Sonic's 35th birthday this year, and the celebrations will continue next year with the release of the new live-action movie Sonic the Hedgehog 4. Since the cast reveal and the news filming has officially wrapped, we haven't heard much, but there's now been a new discovery. As highlighted by Sonic Stadium,...
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News Ready To Feel Old? The Switch 1 Reveal Trailer Launched A Whopping 10 Years Ago Today
Ha Ha Ha Ha (nope)
We're all mature enough that we understand the concept of time. Sure, occasionally something catches us a little off-guard and we need a moment to recuperate, but on the whole, we're pretty good at acting rationally to big anniversaries, despite the fact that they feel like only yesterd- Wait, what do you mean the original...
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News Pixel Art RPG 'Drova' Is Getting A Switch 2 Sequel Next Year
Torn to be Wild
Developer Just2D and publisher Deck13 have announced that a sequel to the 2024 RPG Drova - Forsaken Kin is in the works, and it'll be coming to Switch 2 at some point next year. Drova II - Torn Lands boasts the same pixel art aesthetic as its predecessor and continues its fantasy story, though it looks like the dev has aimed to go...
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Monday19th Oct 2026
News Nintendo "Underestimated" Zelda Switch 2 Console Sales, But Promises Restocks Are On The Way
"Please be patient"
If you are anything like us, the reveal of the special edition Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console last month was quickly followed by the dreaded realisation of "oh no, I need this". Alas, for many, this need has not been fulfilled, with supply shortages making those all-important pre-orders far rarer than we'd like them to...
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UK Charts Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Whips Up A Fine Debut, But It's Not King Of The Castle
Roses are... bronze?
The October releases keep coming thick and fast, and the latest UK charts once again sees a handful of newbies in the top 10. Nothing performed well enough to kick EA Sports FC 27 from the top spot, unfortunately, but Control Resonant arrived in second and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse whipped up a third-place debut, with 45% of...
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News The Witcher 3 Remastered's Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A Switch 2 special
After being announced earlier this month, CD Projekt Red has today released its latest update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered, and it even packs in some console-specific changes for Switch 2. Ver 5.01 has started rolling out in most regions today (the dev notes that it'll launch in Japan once it passes certification),...
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"I lost track of the versions"
Ex-Capcom manager Miguel E. Corti has taken to Bluesky to discuss the development of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard; the game largely credited for reviving the survival horror franchise following the poor critical reception to Resident Evil 6. It's a long thread, but well worth a read. While we will compile some of the...
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What's going on?
If you're looking forward to the release of Metaphor: ReFantazio on 12th November 2026, the good news is that you can try it out right now via a new demo on Switch 2. The chaps over at Digital Foundry have gone hands-on with the demo, and have come away feeling somewhat perplexed. Essentially, the game looks pretty good in motion...
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Not Trailing Behind
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter released last year to near-universal acclaim from critics and fans. It was a lovingly crafted, ground-up remake of the first game in the Legend of Heroes franchise, originally released in 2004. The remake brought full 3D visuals, nuanced combat and a range of quality-of-life additions that made it...
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Talking Point How Did You First Encounter Zelda: Ocarina Of Time?
Fairy Tales
In case you haven't noticed, another chance to play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is on the horizon. The coming 5th November release date for the Switch 2 remake has got us diving into our OoT memory banks and feeling all nostalgic about where our love for the game began — after all, you can replay it as many times as you like,...
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Sunday18th Oct 2026
Round Up The Reviews For Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Campaign Are In
Here's what the critics had to say
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 officially launches for Switch 2 and multiple other platforms next week on 23rd October 2026. Early access for the campaign has also gone live this week, and the critic reviews are now rolling in. If you haven't already seen it, we've also shared our own impressions of the Switch 2...
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Feature The Seven-Year Silence: How Ocarina Of Time Held My Grief At Seven Years Old
A safe space to process the unthinkable
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is frequently crowned the greatest game ever made, celebrated for its dungeons, its music, and a critical legacy that stands as the highest-reviewed title in gaming history. For those of us who were there at the time, it was for gaming what the sequence in The Wizard of Oz...
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News Slim Or Fuller? Atelier Karia "Body Shape Change Feature" Confirmed
"What kind of Karia would you like to adventure with?"
The Koei Tecmo fantasy alchemy RPG Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories is making its way to the Switch 2 early next year. In an update from Gust this week, it confirmed a "body shape change feature" is officially on the way. In a post on the game's website, the developer...
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News Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Switch 2 Update Currently In Development
Capcom confirms
Following the release of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen earlier this month, Capcom has now rolled out a title update for multiple platforms. Although there's no update for Switch 2 players just yet, Capcom has noted an update for this version of the game is "currently in development" and will be arriving at a later date. So, if you...
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Retro Recap All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (October 18th 2026)
Time Extension Dungeon Master! M2 ShotTriggers! Schrödinger's Cat!
Welcome to Retro Recap, a regular feature we run each and every weekend which rounds up all of the best retro gaming news and content of the past week in one place. ScummVM Now Supports FTL's Legendary 1987 Adventure Dungeon Master: Wonderful news for all dungeon crawlers, as the ScummVM team...
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Mailbox Rising Costs, Non-Compliant EU Switches, WarioWare Fantasia - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #41 - October 2026
Welcome one and all to the Nintendo Life Mailbox. Everyone good? It's October, which means with all the video games coming out at once, we're game-rich and time-poor (money-poor, too). And with Ocarina just around the corner, everyone's head-down enjoying their gaming as Zelda approaches, and beyond that GOTY pokes its head...
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Feature Box Art Brawl - Duel: Metal Slug Advance (GBA)
Mission 1 Start!
Howdy folks, and welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get cracking this this week's brawl, let's see how things went down last week. We checked out Wii Sports Resort for the, uh, Wii. To say it was a one-sided battle would be quite the understatement. Europe and Japan comfortably won the vote with a...
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Saturday17th Oct 2026
Treat yourself to two Ghost-types this Halloween
The Pumpkaboo's Sweet Surprises event runs from 17th October to 1st November, adding two Gen 6 Ghost-types to Pokémon Pokopia. For those who have played previous Pokopia limited-time events, the format will be familiar: a new Pokémon, Pumpkaboo, visits a Pokémon Center and requests a currency...
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News Call Of Duty On Switch 2 Has Two Different Upscaling Options
Here's an early explainer on the difference
Our impressions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign went live yesterday alongside early access for anyone who pre-ordered the game. The full launch comes on Friday 23rd October, but buying now unlocks access to the full campaign before the multiplayer modes. As you may know if you've played the...
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Reminder Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds "Final Content Drop Of Year One" Is Now Available
But the race isn't over yet...
[Sat 3rd Oct, 2026 01:30 BST]: Sega has announced the "final content drop" for Year One of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be arriving later this month on 13th October 2026. This paid DLC update will see Aang and Katara from Avatar Legends sweep onto the racetrack. You can purchase this pack individually or unlock...
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News Cult Of The Lamb Summons A Switch 2 Version, Free Upgrade Path Confirmed
Join the cult next week
Cult of the Lamb has continued to receive all sorts of updates since it launched on the Switch, and now developer Massive Monster has shared some massive news. The title, where you start your own cult and build up a loyal following, will be getting a Switch 2 version next week on 22nd October 2026. If you own the existing...
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