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TodaySun, 15th Feb 2026
Poll What's Your Favourite Gen 2 Pokémon?
Head to Johto
On 27th February, Pokémon turns 30, and in honour of this momentous anniversary, we're running a series of polls leading up to the big day, asking you to vote for your favourite Pokémon from each generation. The nine winners will then go head-to-head in a final poll at the end of the month. We'll be covering a generation every day...
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Opinion This Is The First Game That's Come Close To Rivalling The Best Paper Mario
But how do they fare in a straight-up head-to-head?
Escape from Ever After is the heir apparent to the Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door throne. Sleepy Castle Studio released it on 23rd January to all major platforms with a simple promise – deliver Paper Mario fans the game they’ve been clamouring for ever since Nintendo chose to shift the...
- Opinion
- Features
- Nintendo Switch
- Super Mario
Poll Box Art Brawl - Rayman (GBC)
Give us a hand
Howdy partners! It's time for this week's Box Art Brawl! Last time, it was a one-on-one match-up for the SNES' Super Bomberman 2 to celebrate its arrival in the Super Bomberman Collection, and it was a pretty tight contest. The Japanese cover just came out on top, in the end, winning 56% of the vote and leaving the We
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News New Strategy RPG 'Brigandine: Abyss' Is Coming To Switch 2 In 2026
NIS America teams up with Happinet
The Switch 2 is getting another strategy RPG, with NIS America this week announcing it's teamed up with Happinet to publish Brigandine: Abyss - a "brand-new entry" in the storied franchise. It's due out at some point in 2026 and features a completely unique world that both new and experienced players can dive...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
Video 007 First Light Official Story Trailer Revealed
Earn the number
Although 007 First Light was delayed recently, his new mission is now back on track with a 27th May 2026 release. With the target date in his sights, IO Interactive has now treated fans of Bond to a new trailer. This video originally popped up during this week's PlayStation 'State of Play' broadcast and focuses on the story of this...
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- James Bond
- Upcoming Releases
News Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
Pre-orders are now live
Alongside the release of Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition on the Switch eShop and multiple other digital platforms this week, Ubisoft and Atari have also confirmed a physical Switch release is on the way. Pre-orders are now live on the Atari website for $29.99 (or your regional equivalent) and it's due out on 26th June 2026...
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YesterdaySat, 14th Feb 2026
Poll What's Your Favourite Gen 1 Pokémon?
Kanto bright
On 27th February, Pokémon turns 30. That's three whole decades of exploring many and various regions to find monsters, battle monsters, and pocket monsters - and we've all got our personal favourites. And they're not always just our starter, either! Sure, you build up a special relationship with your first Pokémon each generation,...
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- Pokémon
- Retro
- Anniversaries
PSA Watch The First Super Mario Movie For Free, Before Galaxy Arrives (US)
Don't miss it!
Ahead of the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in cinemas this April, Fandango's streaming service in the US is currently allowing local residents to watch the original Super Mario Bros. Movie for free! Yes, leading up to the new movie, the first one is now completely "free to watch". There's no subscription or membership...
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News Pokémon Pinball Machine Officially Revealed By Stern Pinball, Available Now
Here's a first look!
As part of Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations, Stern Pinball has now officially revealed its new Pokémon pinball machine. It's available right now in "pro", "premium" and "limited edition" models. The limited edition is "limited" to 750 units globally, and prices range between $6,999 - $12,999, depending on the model. If...
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- Pinball
- Anniversaries
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th February)
Kept you waiting for 60fps, huh?
Ah, love is in the air, folks. Yes, it's the weekend, and we're gazing at our stack of games with wistful longing. We can't let them go unplayed, can we? Before we dive into what we're booting up, however, let's take a look at the last week. Our headline review was Mario Tennis Fever, but we also checked out Yakuza...
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- Nintendo Switch
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Video Capcom Releases New Pragmata 'World View' Trailer
"Traverse a 3D printed Times Square-like area"
Apart from a new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom's new IP Pragmata also made an appearance at PlayStation's 'State of Play' this week. The brand new trailer titled 'World View' gives us another glimpse at a recreation of New York, and also adds some backstory about the game's protagonist...
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- Capcom
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Reminder Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Super Monkey Ball Free DLC Update Out Now
AiAi joins the race
Sega has been bolstering the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds roster with all sorts of paid and free DLC characters, and the fifth free update is out this week. Following NiGHTS, who was added as a playable character at the end of last year, this time it's AiAi from the Super Monkey Ball series. Alongside this, there'll also be some...
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- Super Monkey Ball
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- SEGA
Nice to C you
Turtle Beach's original Rematch Wireless is what I'd call a decent and dependable budget pad, and around what you'd expect for your money. It looked and felt surprisingly premium in its buttons, its responsive D-Pad, and in its many different designs. Now, Turtle Beach is back with the cunningly-named 'Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Reviews
- Accessories
Friday13th Feb 2026
PSA Metal Gear Solid 4 Is The Headliner, But Master Collection Vol. 2's "Bonus" Is One Of GBC's Best
Non-canon fodder
News that Konami is following up the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 with a Master Collection Vol. 2 was very welcome, but hardly the most surprising reveal of the year. Still, seeing MGS4 available for a system other than a PlayStation 3 feels weird, at least for gamers of a certain vintage. It's not quite a...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Konami
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News Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Unveiled For Switch, Launching In 2026
"Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse"
As part of the Castlevania 40th anniversary celebrations, Konami announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse during the latest PlayStation 'State of Play' broadcast. Evil Empire and Motion Twin (known for Dead Cells and The Rogue Prince of Persia) are helping out with the development of the title, and it...
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- Konami
- Castlevania
- Upcoming Releases
- Anniversaries
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Update Now Available, Adds Switch 2 Support
Download it today
Following the reveal of a second Metal Gear Solid Collection today, Konami has updated the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for the Switch 2 and Switch. According to reports, the Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3
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- Nintendo Switch
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Yes, it's a Game-Key Card on Switch 2
After multiple reports of a second collection, Konami has today officially confirmed Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is on its way to the Switch and Switch 2 on 27th August 2026. Like the original volume, this will also be getting a physical release. Konami has outlined exactly what you can expect...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Metal Gear
- Konami
- Upcoming Releases
News Surprise! Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Arrives On Switch This Week
Rayman is officially back!
Following rumours and a recent rating, we've now got an official announcement! Ubisoft's Rayman is back and he'll be returning in Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition. This title has been confirmed for the original Switch and multiple other platforms, and the most exciting part is it's out this week on 13th February 2026! The...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Rayman
- Ubisoft
- Anniversaries
News Konami's Anniversary Revival Of Castlevania Is Only Just Beginning, Expect More "New Products"
First up is Belmont's Curse
Konami is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Castlevania series this year, and the celebrations officially began today with the announcement of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse for multiple platforms including Switch. Now, on the series' anniversary webpage, the Castlevania production team has shared a special message,...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Konami
- Castlevania
- Anniversaries
Once upon a time...
While we continue to wait for a true RPG sequel to the early Paper Mario games, many indie developers have attempted to fill the void, and while nobody has quite managed to recapture their magic, Escape from Ever After feels like the closest anyone has gotten yet. It’s got some quirks, but it does a great job of offering an...
- Mini Reviews
- Switch eShop
Talking Point How The Heck Will MGS4 On Switch Handle Its PlayStation References?
"Oh wait! We're on PlayStation 3!"
We all saw it coming, but Konami has now finally confirmed that Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is heading to Switch 1 and 2, bundling Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel in one package. I'm especially ple
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News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Announced For Switch 2 And Switch
Here are the games included
In some very exciting news today, Konami has announced it's bringing Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 to the Switch 2 (and Switch) on 27th August 2026. As highlighted in the official announcement, this collection will feature the "first-ever port" of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and
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- Nintendo Switch
- Konami
- Metal Gear
- Upcoming Releases
Gallery We've Got The Virtual Boy Accessory For Nintendo Switch Online
It's a big boy
Well, what a lovely surprise! Our local Royal Mail representative knocked on the door today and delivered a curious-looking box, and it turns out that it's none other than the Virtual Boy accessory for Nintendo Switch Online! Yes, it seems like a whole bunch of people – in the UK, at least – are receiving their retail Virtual...
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PSA No, Yacht Club's New Game Isn't Coming Out In 2030 - eShop Date Just A "Placeholder"
Update: New release window now confirmed
[Thu 5th Feb, 2026 06:30 GMT]: In case you missed the update last October, Yacht Club's new game Mina the Hollower has been delayed, although it's not a "major" one. In saying this, there have been some posts circulating online about the current date listed on the Switch eShop. If you h
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- Nintendo Switch
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- Shovel Knight
- Random
News Mario's Joined By Some Familiar Foes In New Galaxy Movie Poster
Spikey
The marketing train for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has well and truly left that station, and today, Illumination has revealed a new poster to keep excitement levels high. As shared on the movie's official socials, the poster shows Nintendo's prized plumber in his iconic Galaxy 'spin' pose. A heap of enemies soar through the clouds behind...
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News Two Legacy Of Kain Titles Are On The Way To Switch 2 And Switch This March
Including a collection
Crystal Dynamic's Legacy of Kain series will be returning this March with Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered and Legacy of Kain: Ascendance. Both of these titles are coming to the Switch 2 and Switch. Defiance Remastered will be released on 3rd March 2026, and Ascendance is arriving on 31st March 2026. Here's a description...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
Video Capcom Releases Fourth Major Trailer For Resident Evil Requiem
Is that...?
During PlayStation's 'State of Play' broadcast earlier on, Capcom officially revealed the fourth major (and terrifying) trailer for its highly anticipated release Resident Evil Requiem. It showcases scenes featuring both series legend Leon S. Kennedy and the FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft as well as the game's third-person and first-person...
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News SEGA Records $200 Million Impairment Loss As Angry Bird Dev's Performance Is "Sluggish"
Rovio's performance "fell significantly short of initial forecast"
SEGA Sammy has published its Q3 2025/26 financial report, and it's a pretty mixed bag for the multimedia giant, with losses reported in multiple different areas. But perhaps the biggest piece of news comes from Rovio's side of the business. Sega acquired the Angry Bird developer in...
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Mini Review Console Archives Cool Boarders (Switch 2) - Not Up There With 1080, But Still Pretty Rad
'90s snow-back
Hamster Corporation is on something of a winning streak, with the fantastic Arcade Archives series continually dusting off and polishing hundreds of notable games from the annals of history. Well, those wizards are back with the fresh Console Archives brand, and the now 30-year-old ‘radical’ PlayStation sports game
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- PlayStation
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News Stunning 2D Adventure 'Neva' Is Getting An Expansion, And It's Cheap As Chips
Launching next week
The lovely, heartfelt 2D adventure Neva is getting a paid DLC expansion, and it'll cost you less than the vast majority of Starbucks' menu. Launching on 19th February, Neva: Prologue will set you back a mere £2.49 in the UK and will reveal how the game's key protagonists, Alba and Neva, first became involved with one another...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
News Live Out Your British Murder-Mystery Fantasy In 'Clue: Murder By Death' On Switch
Solve the case today
If you're someone who loves a little bit of Agatha Christie, or maybe you're partial to the Knives Out movies, then Cocodrolo Games and Dolores Entertainment may have something just for you with Clue: Murder By Death, and it's out on the Switch eShop... today! (No mysteries there.) As you can probably tell by the title, the...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
News Want To Play MGS As An Octopus? Darwin's Paradox's Free Demo Can Help
The full game inks onto Switch 2 in April
Well, Konami certainly had a heck of a State of Play yesterday, didn't it? We got some big hitting names making their grand return, but also one or two new IPs, one of which we already knew about — Darwin's Paradox! Co-developed with French studio ZDT Studio, the unusual octopus-starring platformer is...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Konami
Community Pokémon Turns 30 Soon - Send Us Your Pocket Monster Memories
I choose YOU
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 turning 30 years old. Yes, that little RPG about catching cute and not-so-cute monsters and doing battle with your pals has been going for three entire decades. In that time, it's evolved from...
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Thursday12th Feb 2026
News Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Brings A "New Retro FPS" Experience To Switch 2 This March
Update: Release date confirmed in new gameplay trailer
If you're a fan of retro-style first-person shooters and want to eradicate swarms of alien bugs, you might want to check out this new game when it arrives in early 2026. Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! is developed by Auroch Digital (Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun) and published by Dotemu...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Reminder Switch 2's New Joy-Con Set Is Out This Week
Pastels are back, baby
In case you missed the announcement last month, Nintendo is releasing its first new Joy-Con 2 colours for the Switch 2 this week. Light Purple and Light Green are now available as a set, and are priced at $99.99 / £74.99 (or your regional equivalent), with purchases now available on Nintendo's website and in-store. Apart...
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- Joy-Con
- Accessories
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Round Up The Previews Are In For Pokémon Pokopia
"Pokopia was a huge surprise"
This March, Pokémon is expanding beyond its usual battle roots with a brand-new game called Pokémon Pokopia that seems to include a little bit of everything. If the information and trailers shared about the game haven't already sold you, maybe the previews will. Here's what our staff writer Ollie Reynolds had to say...
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News Diablo II: Resurrected Announces New 'Warlock' Class, And It's Available Today
Celebrating 30 years of Diablo
As part of Blizzard's 30th anniversary spotlight broadcast for the Diablo series this week, it has surprised fans with the release of brand new paid DLC for Diablo II: Resurrected. It's called Reign of the Warlock and is available today from the Switch eShop for $24.99 / £20.99 or your regional equivalent. It...
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- Diablo
- Blizzard
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News Assassin's Creed Has "Overperformed" This Quarter, Says Ubisoft
Firm cites Switch 2 release of Shadows as a contributing factor
Ubisoft has released its financial report for Q3 2026, and despite expectations, it's actually not all doom and gloom. In fact, the firm states that the Assassin's Creed franchise has "overperformed" this quarter, noting that year-on-year growth in active users is in "double-digits"...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Ubisoft
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battle Season 7 Start Date And Mega Stone Rewards Revealed
I'm Just (Blazi)Ken
There are still a few more days to redeem your Swampertite Mega Stone in Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Ranked Battle Season 6, but The Pokémon Company has already revealed what's in store for next season (thanks, Serebii). Ranked Battle Season 7 kicks off on 19th February and will be sticking around until 12th March. The big reward...
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Japanese Charts Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Blows The Competition Out Of The Water
Use your reimagination
Famitsu has published the latest weekly physical game sales in Japan, and if you know anything about video games, then you probably know that Japan loves some Dragon Quest, and that's the big story this week. Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined has swept the top three spots across Switch 1, Switch 2, and PS5. The game sold 177,563...
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News Yes, Elden Ring & The Duskbloods Are Definitely Still Coming To Switch 2 In 2026
At least, according to Kadokawa's latest financial report
If everything goes to plan, FromSoftware is poised to have a big 2026 on the Nintendo Switch 2. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and The Duskbloods were announced at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct in April 2025, but things have been pretty quiet for both games since. However, both titles have...
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- Upcoming Releases
News Nintendo Today! App Adds A New Widget In Latest Update
Whack it on yer home screen
The Nintendo Today! app has been updated to introduce a new widget. Hold up now folks, don't get too excited, sit yourselves down. As described in the official patch notes (thanks, Nintendo Everything), the new widget is a "compact size equivalent to four icons", so it's not going to take up a massive chunk of space on...
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Review I Hate This Place (Switch) - A Messy Monster, But With A Certain Charm
A strong word
The way I see it, there are three different versions of I Hate This Place. First, there’s the game as promised in the trailers: a survival horror with some general emphasis on resource management and gunplay, all elevated with some nice-looking cinematic storytelling. Sweeping cameras slowly reveal the ominous presence of creepily...
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News Absolum's Threads Of Fate Update Out Now, Includes Balance Tweaks, Corrupted Biomes & More
Full patch notes
Right on schedule, Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks have dropped a big free update for the excellent roguelite beat 'em up Absolum. And alongside some brand new gameplay modes and run-changing updates, we've got a swathe up bug fixes, character balance tweaks, and more. We've covered the Threads of Fate update previously,...
- Switch eShop
- Updates
News Mario Tennis Fever Takes To The Court With A Small Day One Game Update
Version 1.0.1 is required to play online
If you plan on picking up Mario Tennis Fever on the Switch 2 this week, be ready for a day one update bumping the new software up to Version 1.0.1. According to the official patch notes on Nintendo's support page, the development team has apparently addressed "several issues" to "improve the gameplay...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Mario Tennis
- Nintendo
- Updates
News Are Diablo 4 And Diablo 2 Coming To Switch 2? Blizzard Stays Silent
Devilish
Blizzard kicked off 30th anniversary celebrations for the Diablo series yesterday with a 40-minute spotlight, focusing on updates and new content for the franchise's current games. However, one question remains unanswered: is Diablo IV coming to Switch 2? And, additionally, what about a Switch 2 Edition for Diablo II: Resurrected?...
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
News 2K Is Delisting Two Arcade Sports Games Later This Month
With servers closing in July
2K Sports has stealthily added a note to its NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 and WWE 2K Battlegrounds eShop pages announcing that both games will be delisted at the end of this month. As spotted by DelistedGames.com, the publisher announced that you only have u
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What does this reflection show?
Nintendo’s relationship with the Monster Hunter series is an intriguing one – in one sense it’s at the heart of the IP with timed exclusives, but it’s also missed out on two blockbuster mainline entries in World and Wilds; perhaps Switch 2 will remedy that shortcoming. The spin-off
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- Capcom
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News Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remaster Art Book Pops Up On Amazon
Announce the game, already!
A curious new listing for an Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remaster art book has appeared on Amazon UK in what may be the clearest indication yet that Ubisoft is gearing up to release an updated version of its swashbuckling classic. As reported by IGN, the listing states that the book is scheduled for launch on 24th March...
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Ubisoft Staff Push Back Against Company Restructure With Three-Day Strike
Update: 538 confirmed to be striking
[Thu 12th Feb, 2026 13:30 GMT]: Late last month, Ubisoft announced a major organisational restructure which saw, among many other things, several studio closures and six game cancellations. This week, in response to the changes, at least 1,200 Ubisoft workers have taken to the streets in a three-day...
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