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  • Poll So, Which Starter Will You Choose In Pokémon Winds & Waves?

    Let the decision wash over you

    We've got at least a year until Pokémon Winds & Waves comes to Switch 2's shores, but we're already thinking about the game's first big question — which starter will you pick? And, we've got to be honest, Generation 10 put a particularly tough choice in front of us. We've met the tempting trio already — the Grass...

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  • Guide Resident Evil Requiem: All Collectibles, Locations, Tips & Tricks

    Need some h-elpis?

    Welcome to our Resident Evil Requiem Guide hub! Here, we'll take you through some of the key collectibles in the game alongside the tricky puzzles you'll come across while exploring the eerie Rhodes Hill Care Center. If you're curious about how long Requiem takes to beat, we'll also spill the beans there too. Puzzles: How...

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  • Guide Pokémon Presents February 2026: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?

    Smile and Waves, boys. Smile and Waves.

    We were hoping that The Pokémon Company might have a little something special up its sleeve for the big 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents, and while it may not have been wall-to-wall bangers, there were certainly some surprises. Below, we've assembled a guide of every news drop, game reveal, and...

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  • Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The First Official Artwork From Pokémon Winds & Waves

    It comes in waves

    Gen 10 is official! Earlier today at the end of the Pokémon Presents broadcast, The Pokémon Company finally lifted the lid on the next mainline entries in the monster-catching super-series: Pokémon Winds & Waves. Coming to Switch 2 sometime in "2027", we got our first look via a trailer, and the makers have released the first...

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  • News Pokémon Legends: Z-A DLC Welcomes A Ferocious New Mega Evolution Today

    Chomp down

    Looking for a new Mega Evolution to add to your Pokémon Legends: Z-A team? Well, there's a brand new Mystery Gift Event for you, then. From today, players can get Mega Garchomp Z, a brand new Mega Evolution for a Gen 4 favourite Garchomp. However, this is exclusive for those who own the Mega Dimension DLC. Yes, they already have a Mega...

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  • News Yes, Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Are Getting Home Support

    Coming later

    Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen is out now on the Switch eShop, and for those of you worried about whether you'll be able to transfer your team to other games, fear not, as Pokémon HOME support has been confirmed. Compatibility with the storage app will be arriving at a later date, But transferring your 'mons will be a one-way deal, with...

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  • Community Miltanks For The Memories - 30 Years Of Your Pokémon Stories

    Heart(Gold)-warming

    27th February marks the anniversary of Pokémon Red and Green in Japan, but this year's event is an extra special one: the Pokémon series is now 30 years old. In that time, it's evolved from a mere Game Boy monster-catching RPG into the world's biggest media franchise, with generations of gamers catching 'em all over three...

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  • News New Pokémon Pokopia Trailer Introduces Even More Poké Pals

    The secret inGreedent

    We are under a week away from the launch of Pokémon Pokopia on Switch 2 on 5th March, but that hasn't stopped The Pokémon Company from revealing a little more info as a part of today's Presents showcase. If you weren't already sold on the adorable vibes of Pokopia from everything we've seen so far, this brand-new trailer...

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  • News Pokémon Champions Brings The Fight To Switch This April

    Are you ready to rumble?

    We got our first proper look at Pokémon Champions in last year's Pokémon Presents showcase, and today, TPC has finally spilled the beans on a release date. Or, more accurately, a release window. As revealed at the end of the new trailer (above), Champions will arrive on Switch at some point in April 2026, with the mobile...

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  • News Pokémon XD: Gale Of Darkness Comes To Switch 2 GameCube NSO In March

    Shadowy

    At last, we're getting another Pokémon game on Nintendo Switch Online! And it's the cult favourite RPG Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness on GameCube. Coming to the GameCube Nintendo Classics library — meaning it's exclusive to the Switch 2 — in March 2026, XD: Gale of Darkness is the second of two RPG-style spin-offs that released on the...

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  • News Pokémon Winds & Waves Announced For Switch 2, Launching Next Year

    Too much water

    The Pokémon Company wrapped up today's Presents with the reveal of Pokémon Winds & Waves, the new mainline games in the series. We don't have anything specific on the release date front at the moment, though TPC confirmed that the games will receive a "global simultaneous release" at some point in 2027. This was more than we...

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  • News Pokémon-Themed Mini Game Boy Announced, Though It's Not What You Think

    Music to your ears?

    The Pokémon Company has announced a mini Game Boy as part of its 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents, but it's not quite what you might have in mind. The Game Boy Jukebox / Game Music Collection is a small music player themed after Nintendo's Game Boy into which you slot one of 45(!) mini Pokémon Red or Blue cartridges, which...

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  • Nintendo Download 26th February (North America)

    Scott Pilgrim! Pokémon! Resident Evils!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived (sorry, we missed last week's!) and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 2 eShop - Highlights,...

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  • News Evercade Range Expands With Two New Carts And A Banjo-Kazooie-Packing Super Pocket

    Time Extension A Rare treat

    Blaze has announced two new Evercade cartridges. Activision Collection 2 is the second helping of classic titles from the industry veteran and is composed of classic releases for the Atari VCS/2600. The cart includes: Pitfall II: Lost Caverns River Raid II H.E.R.O. Boxing Checkers Cosmic Commuter Dragster Moonsweeper

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  • News Japanese PlayStation Exclusive '70's Robot Anime Geppy-X' Is Coming To Modern Systems

    Time Extension Coming to Steam, Switch, PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X this July

    Implicit Conversions has announced that it is bringing the 1999 PS1 title 70's Robot Anime Geppy-X to modern-day systems. Developed by Aroma and only released in Japan, Geppy-X is a 2D shmup which pays tribute to the classic super-robot anime series of the 1970s, such as Getter Robo,...

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  • News He-Man's Arcade-Style Retro Brawler Locks In A Release Date For Switch

    The countdown to April begins!

    Limited Run has already announced a new Marvel collection this week, and we've now got an update on the Bitmap Bureau and Mattel collaboration, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction. Following the original reveal in August last year. it's now been officially confirmed this 2D arcade-style...

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  • Reminder Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Tangle & Whisper Free DLC Pack Out Now

    The IDW duo is here

    Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds continues to release regular character updates, and following the release of the Monkey Ball character AiAi earlier this month, the next free DLC character pack is out this week. This particular update contains the IDW comic book duo Tangle & Whisper. They'll also be joined by their very own festival:...

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  • News Resident Evil Requiem Day One Patch And amiibo Release Date Confirmed

    The new amiibo launch later this year

    Resident Evil Requiem is out today on the Switch 2, and if you're planning on jumping in, there's a day one patch. This information comes from Nintendo's official Japanese website. According to the notes, Version 1.1.0 contains "several fixes". It doesn't go into any specific details, but mentions how this...

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  • PSA Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 Preloads Are Now Officially Live

    The wait is almost over

    Timed in with Pokémon's 30th anniversary is the release of Pokémon Pokopia, arriving exclusively on the Switch 2 next week. Following a Nintendo Treehouse segment for the title earlier this week, preloads for this "relaxing life simulation game" have now gone live on the Switch eShop. If you have already pre-ordered the...

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  • News Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Analysis Of Resident Evil Requiem On Switch 2 - "Capcom Deserves Kudos For This Port"

    The "core visual identity" has been preserved

    It's a huge week for the Resident Evil series with the arrival of the latest entry Resident Evil Requiem. For Switch 2 owners, this is one of the first major third-party releases to hit the platform alongside other versions, so how does it hold up? The talented team at Digital Foundry has now taken a...

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YesterdayThu, 26th Feb 2026

  • Guide 50 Best Nintendo 3DS Games Of All Time

    Your guide to the best games on 3DS

    26th February 2026 marks the 15th anniversary of the Nintendo 3DS' Japanese debut. The first in the "3DS family of systems" that would grow substantially over the years, this system boasts one of the best libraries of any console ever. In honour of this fine machine's 15th birthday, we're republishing this list...

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  • News Stardew Valley Is Celebrating 10 Years With A Special Anniversary Broadcast

    New marriage candidates, pre-release footage and more

    The indie success story Stardew Valley is today celebrating its 10th anniversary. As part of this, the game's creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has announced a special video broadcast. It will apparently run for "about 23 minutes", and fans can expect to see some "pre-release footage" as well...

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  • News Marvel Maximum Collection Revives Six Classic Superhero Titles On Switch

    Limited Run teams up with Marvel and Konami

    The physical distributor Limited Run Games is teaming up with Marvel and Konami to revive multiple retro games in the Marvel Maximum Collection. This superhero-sized collection, "coming soon" to Switch and other platforms, will feature six "classic titles" spanning across the Arcade, 8-bit and 16-bit...

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  • PSA The Pokémon Center LEGO Set Launches Tomorrow, Exclusively For LEGO Insiders

    Make sure you've redeemed those points

    Tomorrow (27th February) is Pokémon Day, and this year, that means a lot of different things are happening. We've got the annual Pokémon Presents to look forward to. Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen will go live on the Switch eShop. And it's launch day for LEGO's first wave of Pokémon sets. It's that last...

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  • News Fallout 4 On Switch 2 Is Getting DLSS Support And Stability Improvements

    New update incoming

    Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is now officially available on the Switch 2, and it seems Bethesda won't be wasting any time when it comes to updates. In a confirmation via social media, it has revealed it will bolster the post-apocalyptic experience with support for DLSS and by also providing "additional stability improvements"...

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  • News Yes, Ecco The Dolphin's Remaster Will Probably Make A Splash On Switch

    More details have been revealed

    Last May, an Xbox Wire post announced Ecco The Dolphin would be making a comeback with a remaster of not only the first game, but also the sequel Tides of Time. Platforms weren't mentioned at the time, but a new two-page spread for the remaster in Famitsu this week lists the Switch - seemingly confirming the remaster...

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  • News Pokémon Celebration Video Highlights The 1,000+ New 30th Anniversary Logos

    Gotta count 'em all

    Pokémon officially turns 30 tomorrow, but with Japan already ticking over into 27th Feb, The Pokémon Company has released a special video to celebrate the series' big birthday. The vid is all about those new 30th anniversary icons that you may have spotted online in recent weeks. TPC has designed one for each Pokémon — yep,...

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  • Rumour Sony Apparently Has Gran Turismo Running On Switch 2, Just Don't Expect To See It

    But why?

    PlayStation's Gran Turismo 7 has apparently been linked to the Switch 2 in a wild new rumour, but it doesn't necessarily mean what you might be thinking. This information comes from video game journalist Jeff Grubb, who recently responded to a fan on his show, asking a question about "the real driving simulator" and the possibility of it...

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  • News Stardew Valley's Two New Marriage Candidates Have Been Revealed

    Coming in update 1.7

    In case you missed it, Stardew Valley turns ten years old today and to celebrate, the game's creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone held a special broadcast on YouTube looking back at the farming sim's development and update history. But the big draw was the reveal of two new marriage candidates, who will be eligible for holy...

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  • News Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP - Switch 2 Edition And Upgrade Delayed Again

    Update: You'll have to wait a few extra months

    [Tue 24th Feb, 2026 05:25 GMT]: In some other game delay news this week, Dragami Games has announced Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP - Switch 2 Edition (and its upgrade pack) will no longer arrive on 26th March 2026. In a post on social media

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  • Poll What's Your Favourite 3DS Model?

    3Decisions

    Gosh, the passage of time is a nasty one, eh? There we are just trying to enjoy our day, when all of a sudden, BOOM, we're reminded that today is the 15th anniversary of the 3DS. Yes, the 3DS, that console which, in our minds, is still a relatively young whippersnapper, was released on this day (26th February) fifteen years ago in 2011...

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  • News Disgaea Returns To Switch 1 & 2 This Summer With An Action RPG Twist

    Ta ra, turn-based

    We've grown used to the Disgaea series' tried-and-tested tactical gameplay on Nintendo consoles over the last ~20 years, but the next game promises something a little different. In Disgaea Mayhem, it's all about the action. NIS America has today announced that this action RPG spin-off (which launched in Japan as 'Kyouran Makaism'...

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  • News PowerWash Simulator 2's First DLC Pack Will Take Us On An Adventure In April

    Update: Ooo and Ahh at the new trailer

    PowerWash Simulator racked up some pretty impressive crossover DLC in its time, and its sequel looks like it'll start doing the same next year. FuturLab has today lifted the lid on PowerWash Simulator 2's first DLC pack, featuring none other than a handful of locales from the beloved Cartoon Network series,...

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  • Japanese Charts Mario Tennis Fever Rallies Back To Take The Second Set

    Bouncing back

    Famitsu has shared the latest look at the Japanese gaming charts, and after falling to Kiryu & co. last week, Mario Tennis Fever has rallied back with a vengeance. Nintendo's latest finds itself at the top of the pile in its second week, with an extra 14,577 sales pushing it past the 50k mark. Last week's champ, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark...

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Wednesday25th Feb 2026

  • Review Resident Evil Requiem (Switch 2) - Action And Horror Combine In A Series Highlight

    Blood, blood, gallons of the stuff

    There’s a moment during Resident Evil Requiem — actually, no, several moments — in which I laid the controller on my lap and just stared at the screen in awe. Over the last decade, the series has reclaimed its throne as the king of the survival horror genre, but Requiem pushes the quality bar higher than...

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  • News Arcade-Only Ridge Racer Sequel Rave Racer Is Finally Making Its Home Console Debut, 31 Years On

    Time Extension Update: new trailer and pricing info revealed

    Hamster has revealed during today's Nintendo Direct that Namco's 1995 arcade title Rave Racer is headed to home consoles – 31 years after it launched. Part of the Ridge Racer series, Rave Racer was initially intended to be ported to PC shortly after its coin-op debut, but the plan never came to...

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  • Review The Disney Afternoon Collection (Switch 2) - A Delightful Yet Difficult '90s Throwback

    Good afternoon

    It’s been a long time coming — almost nine years, in fact — but Capcom’s The Disney Afternoon Collection is now finally heading to the Switch and Switch 2 under the stewardship of Atari and developer Digital Eclipse. Not to rub it in the faces of PlayStation and Xbox owners (except that’s exactly what I'm doing), but it’s...

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  • News Balatro's Back To Steal All Your Spare Time In New Switch 2 Version

    Card life

    Just when we thought we had managed to shake Jimbo and his super-addictive poker roguelike, LocalThunk has gone and released Balatro in an all-new Switch 2 edition. Oh boy, here we go again... The new version is now live on the Switch eShop for £12.79 / $14.99 (with a sweet NA sale bringing it down to $11.99), or as a free upgrade for...

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  • News Kirby Air Riders Gets A New Update Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    New amiibo support and more!

    Alongside an update to Donkey Kong Bananza, a new update for Kirby Air Riders has also been released today. This particular update adds support for three more amiibo. This includes the Meta Knight, King Dedede and Chef Kawasaki figures. As previously confirmed, these amiibo are due to arrive on 5th March 2026. Apart...

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  • News Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 3.2.0

    A tiny patch addressing "several issues"

    Nintendo has already released an update for the Switch 2 exclusive Donkey Kong Bananza this year, and it has now rolled out another one. So, if you like staying on top of your game updates, consider this a PSA and get downloading! This new update follows on from Version 3.1.0 (which added Polish as a...

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  • Video We've Played Fallout 4 On Switch 2 - Here's 12 Minutes Of Gameplay

    Okey dokey

    Well, folks, after it was briefly teased at the end of last year, Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition has finally arrived on Switch 2. Yep, just in case you haven't picked this one up in the last decade, you now have another chance to do so (or an opportunity to simply pick it up again, we won't judge). The Anniversary Edition throws in all...

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  • Round Up The Reviews Are In For Resident Evil Requiem

    Another Re9uiem out of RequiTEN?

    Capcom is truly treating us Switch 2 owners this week, as it releases not only Resident Evil Biohazard and Village on the new hardware, but also the brand new Requiem. Yep, that's on the same day as other platforms! All of these launch on 27th February (a Pokémon Day surprise, if we've ever seen one), and today,...

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  • News Pokémon's Swanky New High Fashion Collaboration Is Now Available

    Bank Balance hurt itself in its confusion!

    Last week, Amsterdam-based designer JimmyPaul took to London Fashion Week to showcase his new 'ROAM' collection, a high-fashion line inspired by the wonderful world of Pokémon. The runway looks inspired a ready-to-wear line of their own by Difuzed, and what do you know, this collaboration is now available...

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  • News Bandai Namco Might Have Accidentally Revealed Its New Dragon Ball Game

    You guessed it...

    Last month, Bandai Namco announced a new Dragon Ball project titled "Age 1000" which is currently set to arrive in 2027. Fans already had multiple theories about what this new project might actually be, and in an update, it seems it's arguably the most obvious one! Bandai Namco's official Southeast Asia YouTube channel recently...

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  • News 'Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection' Announced For Switch 2 And Switch

    The Switch 2 Edition includes 4K and 120fps modes

    Inti Creates is kicking off the new year with the announcement of Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection for the Switch 2, Switch and multiple other platforms. This "director's cut" will arrive on 9th July 2026 and comes loaded with Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX and

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Tuesday24th Feb 2026

  • Guide Pokémon Presents February 2026: Time, Date, How To Watch

    Where to catch 'em all

    The annual Pokémon Day Presents showcase is rolling around once again this year, though there's a big birthday to celebrate this time as the series turns 30. Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have already been revealed for Switch, but there's every chance that this year's event still has a surprise or two in store — and with...

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  • News Fallout 4 Switch 2 Launch Trailer Gives Us A Better Glimpse At The Wasteland

    Derelict in the best way

    Bethesda has released a new launch trailer for Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition on Switch 2, celebrating the release of what might be the ultimate version of the post-apocalyptic RPG. It gives us a proper good look at some of the characters and locations you'll see on your journey through The Wasteland, and while the recent...

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  • News Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are Already "Best Sellers" On The Switch eShop Charts

    FireRed leads in top spot

    Following a surprise announcement at the end of last week, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen from the Game Boy Advance generation are making a grand return on 27th February 2026. There has been a lot of conversation online about the Switch eShop versions, which are priced at £16.99 / $19.99 each. Some trainers are ready for...

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  • Review Caves Of Qud (Switch) - A Roguelike About Making Stories Through Unfathomable Systemic Interactions

    Anything Qud happen

    The legends of Caves of Qud stretch back into the ancient times, through mists of lore, to a moment of destiny. That’s right – all the way back to 2007, when American team Freehold Games began development on this ambitious roguelike RPG. After a 17-year journey to version 1.0 in 2024, gathering a devoted PC following, this...

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  • Mini Review Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (Switch) - Nicely Orchestrated But Misses A Key Note

    Ray of light

    Rayman was Ubisoft’s first major commercial success, the company going public a year after its release in 1996. A PlayStation launch title, it was originally conceived for the unreleased Super Nintendo CD-ROM before being developed for Atari’s Jaguar. A fantasy platform game that pops with oil paint colour, its stages encompass...

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