Review Blippo+ (Switch) - An Uncanny Channel-Surfing Sim That Perfectly Captures '90s TV
Surprise and Deee-Lite
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Mailbox 3D Mario Predictions, Gaming Redemptions, Grammar Talk - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #30 - November 2025
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ICYMI Red Dead Redemption's Switch 2 Release Is A Free Upgrade For Switch Owners
Yee-haw!
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News Multiple Switch Games Get Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Nintendo released a new system update this week
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TodaySun, 16th Nov 2025
Guide Best Zelda Games Of All Time
Every Zelda game, ranked
Updated with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Enjoy! What are the best Zelda games? Following decades of adventures across Nintendo consoles, ranking The Legend of Zelda series is one heck of an undertaking. Most stand among the very best games on their respective consoles, so assembling a ranked Zelda list is no...
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Review Blippo+ (Switch) - An Uncanny Channel-Surfing Sim That Perfectly Captures '90s TV
Surprise and Deee-Lite
If you want to really understand (or remember) what TV looked like before the internet, Blippo+ is just the ticket. This unique little time capsule launched on Panic's Playdate in May and landed on Switch and PC in September. Now in full colour, this remarkable collaboration between the band Yacht, Telefantasy Studios,...
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Mailbox 3D Mario Predictions, Gaming Redemptions, Grammar Talk - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #30 - November 2025
Good day, Nintendo Lifers. We're here once more to carefully open your digital missives as we open the door and put the little flag down on the Nintendo Life Mailbox. Got something you want to get off your chest? We're ready and waiting to read about your game-related ponderings. Each month we’ll highlight a Star Letter,...
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Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Inazuma Eleven
Footpoll
We are back with this week's clash of the covers! Welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl. It was a trio of designs for the NES' Dragon Power that went head-to-head (to-head) last time, though neither the European nor North American artwork stood a chance against the eye-catching Japanese variant, which gobbled up 72% of the vote and...
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ICYMI Red Dead Redemption's Switch 2 Release Is A Free Upgrade For Switch Owners
Yee-haw!
Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare fans will soon be back in the saddle with Rockstar Games recently announcing it's reviving John Marston's journey on Switch 2 and multiple other platforms this December. While the announcement already had many cowboys jumping for joy, in case you missed it, Rockstar Games has also confirmed this...
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News Multiple Switch Games Get Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Nintendo released a new system update this week
Nintendo has been working to improve Switch game compatibility on the Switch 2, and following a new system firmware update earlier this week, multiple fixes have reportedly been rolled out. Apart from Xenoblade Chronicles X, which was highlighted earlier this week, many other titles have apparently...
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News Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack Switch Western Release Cancelled
It did not comply with current platform guidelines
In August, XSEED Games announced the Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack was coming "exclusively" to the Nintendo Switch in 2025. This pack was set to include Corpse Party (2001), Book of Shadows, Sweet Sachiko's Hysteric Birthday Base and Blood Drive. Now, though, it's been cancelled in the west. Multiple...
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YesterdaySat, 15th Nov 2025
Rumour Zelda Movie Production Set Footage Has Supposedly Leaked Online
And we might know another cast member...
If you can turn your attention away from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for one moment, it seems we might have the very first leak from The Legend of Zelda Movie set. While very little has been revealed about the film so far, it was confirmed earlier this month that the live-action is official
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News The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Gets A New Movie Poster
Odyssey fans might recognise the location
It's been a huge week for Nintendo and Illumination with the release of the official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Super Mario fans have already closely inspected every frame in the main clip, and now, to add to this, the first official movie poster has been shared. It shows Mario and Luigi in...
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Poll Have You Had Issues With The Ethernet Port On Switch 2's Dock?
Bumpy LANding
Since the introduction of the OLED model, there's been an Ethernet port built into the dock of Nintendo's flagship Switch, and that continued this year with Switch 2. If you're after the fastest download speeds or you play competitive online games while docked to your TV, you may benefit from wiring up your dock to your router...
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Mini Review Hitman: Absolution (Switch) - A Decent Port Of The Series' Black Sheep
Sins absolved?
Hitman: Absolution is widely regarded as the ‘black sheep’ of the series thanks to its focus on cinematic storytelling over player freedom. This is very much still the case with this fresh release on Switch from Feral Interactive, but now that original developer IO Interactive has righted the ship with the excellent World of...
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (15th November)
Urobororororos
Eeeeeeyyyyy, it's the weekend! This week has been surprisingly busy, huh? We've had a brand-new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie along with confirmation that Brie Larson and Benny Safdie are joining the cast as Rosalina and Bowser Jr. We also finally received the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond trailer
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News RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition Physical Release Announced For Switch
Pre-orders are now live
We've got some good news for theme park enthusiasts today, with Atari announcing a RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition physical release for Switch. Pre-orders are now available for $29.99 (or your regional equivalent) from the official Atari website, and the game will ship next year in March 2026. This "Complete...
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News Shadow Labyrinth Version 1.1.0 Patch Notes Detailed, Switch 2 And Switch Update Coming Soon
Return to the MAZE
Bandai Namco announced at the end of last month that it would be revamping Shadow Labyrinth with a major update. It's now officially rolled out Version 1.1.0 across multiple platforms. These updates aren't out on the Switch 2 and Switch just yet, but will "release soon". For now, here's the full rundown of this next major update,...
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Friday14th Nov 2025
Guide Top 100 Nintendo Games, As Chosen By Nintendo Life & IGN
A century of must-have classics
Nintendo has been around for well over a century and has been an active part of the video game industry since the 1970s. The company's impact on the realm of interactive entertainment is almost unprecedented, and its consoles and handhelds have played host to some of the most iconic titles of all time. Nintendo Life...
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Guide Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride Times - When Is The Online Demo Happening?
Start your engines
One weekend down, one to go! Here's all the info you need for the second Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride Demo. The second Kirby Air Riders Direct wrapped up with the announcement of a 'Global Test Ride' demo, speeding onto Switch 2 throughout November. In this guide, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the free...
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Preview Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Great, But I Want To Kill One Of Its Characters
Feisty one, you are
I recently got to go hands-on with the Switch 2 Edition of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and not just to play that opening section that everyone and their mum has played at this point. No, I got to play over an hour of one of the game’s earlier parts proper, once Samus has appropriately lost all her abilities because the plot...
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Round Up The Final Previews Are In For Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
A Room with a Viewros
Believe it or not, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is almost upon us. That 4th December release date is Morph Balling ever closer, and today, we've got our latest round of hands-on previews to give us a taste of what we can expect. Our very own video producer extraordinaire, Alex Olney, was lucky enough to attend an extended preview...
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News Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Finally Gets The Trailer We've Been Waiting For
Not long to go!
With just a few weeks to go until release, Nintendo has shared a new 7-minute overview trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. The trailer gives us our best look yet at what we can expect from Samus' hotly anticipated adventure. There's a detailed rundown of the planet Viewros, a summary of Samus' sweet new abilities (as well as some...
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Poll Is Your Third-Party Switch 2 Dock Still Working After This Week's System Update?
Reports suggest Version 21.0.0 borked compatibility
You might have already seen some reports claiming third-party docks are no longer compatible with the Switch 2. These stories started popping up after Nintendo rolled out a major system update earlier this week, which bumped its new hybrid device up to Version 21.0.0. We've investigated this with...
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News Hello Kitty Island Adventure - Switch 2 Edition Now Available, Includes Paid Upgrade For Switch
No one gets left behind
[Fri 31st Oct, 2025 00:55 GMT]: Hello Kitty Island Adventure made its debut on the Switch earlier this year, and if you've been hanging out for a Switch 2 Edition, it seems you might be in luck. A new classification for Hello Kitty Island Adventure - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has recently been spotted on the Entertainment...
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Guide Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment: Walkthrough Guide, Tips & Tricks
Korok locations, playable character unlocks & more
Hello, fellow Gibdos, Moblins, and Chuchus, and welcome to our Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment guides hub. Koei Tecmo's latest slice of Hyrule-flavoured musou action is out on Switch 2, and given that we awarded it a 9/10 in our glowing review, we've gone ahead and put together guides covering...
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News Nintendo Quietly Reveals A New Suit For Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Proceed with caution!
Nintendo has finally announced a whole bunch of new information for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond ahead of its launch on 4th December 2025. One thing that's quietly slipped by, however, is the reveal of a brand-new suit for our protagonist Samus Aran. As highlighted by Nintendo Wire in the below post, the suit can be seen in a short...
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News Digital Foundry Covers The "Disappointing Tech" In Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Pop-in, pop-out
Our pals over at Digital Foundry have provided their verdict on the recently-released Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch and Switch 2, covering the tech utilised and the performance gap between the two consoles. Looking at the visuals in the sole location of Lumiose City, Digital Foundry states that the execution is rough around the...
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News Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride Demo Updated To Version 1.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Join in on the fun this weekend
Last week, Nintendo kicked off its 'Global Test Ride' demo for the upcoming Switch 2 exclusive Kirby Air Riders. Now, ahead of the next test window, Nintendo has released a new patch, bumping the demo up to Version 1.0.1. It addresses multiple issues, so the pink puff and his fellow racers can hopefully look forward...
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Video Nintendo Just Dropped Its Best (Worst?) Song Since DK Rap
What's that? Huh?
What's that, huh? Well, it's a new commercial for Kirby Air Riders from Nintendo, and rather than the usual overenthusiastic voiceover to explain basic features, we've instead been treated to a weird, albeit quite wonderful rap song. Yes, this is one of those ads things that will either go down in history as one of the best things...
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News Nintendo Had No "Intention To Hinder Or Invalidate" Third-Party Docks For Switch 2
Manufacturers are working on updates to their docks
Following reports that some Switch 2 owners are having issues with third-party docks, Nintendo has addressed the issue. In a response to Tom's Hardware and Kotaku, a representative told the outlets that "Nint
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We jammin'?
The PDP Riffmaster was first released back in April 2024, and it's a wireless guitar controller that's reviewed well, even if it is a little on the pricey side at the £130/$150 mark. We've already looked at the CRKD x Gibson Guitar Controller, which costs slightly less and does a very nice job of handling... well, there aren't actually...
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News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Now The "Best-Selling" Physical Game In The US This Year
And it's expected to be "one of the big drivers of the holiday quarter"
Pokémon Legends: Z-A launched for the Switch and Switch 2 last month, and now some new information has surfaced about the game's US release. During an interview with Kyle Bosman recently, Circana's video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella revealed the new entry in the series...
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News Nintendo Today! App Update Adds A New Widget And News Filter
Oooh, exciting
Stop the press, because the Nintendo Today! app has been updated, folks. Yes, the 2.1.0 patch is here, and it adds... well, a couple of things. First up, we've got a new, smaller calendar app that no longer takes up the whole ruddy home screen, so that's nice if you like that sort of thing. Second is a new filter that lets you...
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Review Videoverse (Switch) - Miiverse-Inspired Visual Novel Is Beautifully Human
Chapter and Videoverse
Video games are good. The internet is good. Sometimes, it’s hard to remember that nowadays, but Videoverse — the second visual novel from Kinmoku — is determined to remind us of the impact of online communities and the relationships we forge through playing video games. It’s also the most accurate depiction of online...
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News Trails In The Sky 2nd Chapter Scheduled For 2026 Release
No platforms have been confirmed just yet
In case you missed it, the recently released game Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter teased the second chapter. Now, in an update via Falcom's latest financial report for September 2025, the company has reportedly locked in a release window for the remake of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC – with...
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News Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP's Switch 2 Upgrade Gets Last-Minute Delay
Was due in November
Fans of extremely bloody, sugary sweet violence were likely excited to get their hands on Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition later this month. Unfortunately, you'll have to wait a little bit longer, as Dragami Games have announced a last-minute delay. The game will now be launching in early 2026. But there's...
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News New Story Of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Update Arrives On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
Bonus bingo rewards!
Marvelous has released another update for Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, boosting the game up to ver. 1.2.0 and adding in some cute new bonuses to boot. The biggie this time is a new batch of 'Happy Bingo' rewards (the minigame introduced in the last update), which are all focused on some particularly stylish sushi chefs. If...
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News Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Lands New Paid DLC & Free Update Today
Here are the full patch notes
Shortly after launch back in September, Marvelous revealed the 2025 roadmap for Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion, and today, we've arrived at another stop on the journey. The mech action/adventure has today landed its 'Into the Abyss' paid DLC, a story expansion that sees you sent out to explore an all-new map area,...
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Thursday13th Nov 2025
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: All Confirmed Pokémon & New Variants
Every Pokémon we've spotted so far
Pokémon Pokopia is a completely new type of Pokémon game: you don't catch 'em all, you... make friends with 'em all? Blending elements of life sims, farming games, and block building into one big package come 5th March 2026. Of course, there are plenty of returning faces, some of which will be able to give you...
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News It's Official, Red Dead Redemption Is Coming To Switch 2 This December
Update: Free upgrade for Switch 1 owners
Following Red Dead Redemption's release for the Switch in 2023, a new ESRB rating indicates that the game may soon be receiving a native Switch 2 port. As detailed on the ESRB website, Read Dead Redemption has been rated for the PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2. The accompanying text naturally details what...
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News Pokémon Pokopia Reveals "Peculiar" New Forms In Extended 10-Minute Trailer
Meet Peakychu, Mosslax, and Smearguru
Today we got an in-depth look at Pokémon Pokopia, the upcoming Switch 2 exclusive which launches on 5th March 2026. And the Extended Trailer didn't skimp on details; in Pokopia, you'll be teaming up with Professor Tangrowth to help restore an island that was once populated by people and Pokémon. That involves...
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News The Indie Game Awards 2025 GOTY Nominee List Is Packed With Switch Hits
Plus a handful that we'd love to see on Switch 2
It's that time of year again, folks. GOTY season is almost upon us, and while Mr. Keighley's big event is staying quiet on its nominees for the time being, other shows are already gearing up to crown a winner. One such event is the Indie Game Awards, a developer-focused awards show centred on — you...
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News Square Enix Switch 2 Launch Title Scores A Limited-Time Discount
Don't miss this Bravely Default eShop sale
We're now roughly six months into the life of the Switch 2, and we're starting to see multiple third-party launch titles go on sale on the eShop. Following price cuts to titles such as CDPR's Cyberpunk 2077 and Capcom's Street Fighter 6, Square Enix is now offering 20% off its role-playing game Bravely...
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News Pokémon Unite Is Discontinuing Aeos Coins In Its December Game Update
Taking place alongside the introduction of "License Journeys"
The free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite has experienced all sorts of updates since arriving on the Switch eShop and mobile devices in 2021, but this latest announcement appears to have a lot of the community talking about the title's future. In an in-game notification, it's been revealed as...
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From Puck to Pac
In my review for Atari 50’s ‘The First Console War’ DLC, I said that Digital Eclipse had “seemingly completed its mission to present the most comprehensive interactive documentary on Atari possible”. Note the word “seemingly”! Yes, we’re back with another expansion – The Namco Legendary Pack – which adds a...
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Review Winter Burrow (Switch) - Cosy Survival, But Doesn't Go Deep Enough
Scariest creature in this wood
Developed by Pine Creek Games and published by Noodlecake, Winter Burrow is a cosy woodland survival game where you play as a mouse who braves frigid weather, collects food and resources, and rebuilds their childhood home. It begins with the death of our young mouse protagonist's parents, prompting a return to the...
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Japanese Charts Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Slashes Through The Competition
The missing Link
We are back, back, back with our latest look at the Japanese physical sales chart courtesy of Famitsu, and what do you know, the latest Nintendo joint has arrived with a bang. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is the only newbie in the top 10 this week, and it finds itself right at the top, with 73,183 sales to its name. After a...
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Feature 10 Years On, Is Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival Really That Bad?
Bored game
Few games have tapped into the popular zeitgeist quite like Animal Crossing: New Horizons did back in 2020 at the onset of the global pandemic. It’s sold a whopping 48.62 million copies worldwide since launch, elevating Animal Crossing from a fan-favourite series to a full-fledged cultural phenomenon, earning its place alongside...
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Video 13 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In November 2025
Hyrule Warriors, Kirby, Inazuma Eleven and much more
We're admittedly a bit late here, but hey - better late than never! Getting on with it, November 2025 is yet another busy month (especially on the Switch 2 front). We've already had games like Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and later this month, the race gets underway in Kirby Air Riders...
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News New Marvel Cosmic Invasion Trailer Highlights The Hero-Swapping Tag-Team Feature
On your left
We are drawing ever closer to the release of Dotemu and Tribute Games' next side-scrolling beat 'em up, MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, on 1st December, and the devs have returned to give us another deep dive into some gameplay. While the last video of this ilk was all about the diverse character roster, this fresh peek gives us our best look...
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Random Do You Miss Metroid Prime: Blast Ball? Don't Worry, PlayStation Has Got You Covered
As it expands into mobile gaming with a major IP
In recent years, Nintendo has been able to grow its brand and expand its IP with mobile game apps. To date, the cumulative number of unique downloads for Nintendo apps has now surpassed 950 million, and it's banked a lot of coin in that time. It's a market that's ripe for the picking, and in some...
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ICYMI The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Teases Rosalina And Bowser Jr. Scenes, Here's A First Look
Voiced by Brie Larson and Benny Safdie
Nintendo and Illumination have aired the first official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. That's not all, though! If you only watched the trailer and didn't actually catch the Nintendo Direct, you might have missed two other scenes. During the short presentation by Shigeru Miyamoto, Illumination's...
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Nintendo Download 13th November (North America)
Morsels! Demonschool! Inazuma Eleven!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, 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 - New Releases: Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the...
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