Review Front Mission 3: Remake (Switch) - Didn't Get The Love & Time This Tactical RPG Deserved
Wanzer more unto the breach
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Round Up The Final Previews Are In For Donkey Kong Bananza
DK's Switch 2 outing is almost here
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News My Nintendo Store Adds A New Mario Kart World Reward (North America)
Take a trip around the world
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News Dave The Diver Director Says "There's Nothing Indie" About Hit Game
Mintrocket "didn't apply" for controversial Best Independent Game nom
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News After Croc, Argonaut Games Wants To Remaster This N64 Cult Classic
"Bump to the bump to the Bumble"
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News Donkey Kong Bananza Gets Smashing New Commercial
"Unleash your inner Kong"
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TodayWed, 2nd Jul 2025
Round Up The Final Previews Are In For Donkey Kong Bananza
DK's Switch 2 outing is almost here
We're now just weeks out from the arrival of Donkey Kong Bananza for the Switch 2 and the final previews are now rolling in. Our very own Jim Norman has already shared his thoughts after three hours with this new 3D entry and he's already thinking it could be something special, despite some minor technical...
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News My Nintendo Store Adds A New Mario Kart World Reward (North America)
Take a trip around the world
Mario Kart World has been out for almost a month and Nintendo is now offering a new reward for it in North America. If you've got a spare 500 Platinum Points, you can now redeem the Mario Kart World Postcard Set from the My Nintendo Store. This collection of postcards will feature many of the famous locations from the...
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YesterdayTue, 1st Jul 2025
News Dave The Diver Director Says "There's Nothing Indie" About Hit Game
Mintrocket "didn't apply" for controversial Best Independent Game nom
Dave The Diver is undoubtedly one of the best games of 2023, but it found itself caught in a bit of a storm during awards season as at The Game Awards of that year, the fantastic diving game and restaurant management sim was nominated for Best Independent Game, despite it being...
- Switch eShop
News After Croc, Argonaut Games Wants To Remaster This N64 Cult Classic
"Bump to the bump to the Bumble"
Argonaut Games may be basking in the aftermath of the return of Croc, but the British-based developer isn't done revisiting its back-catalogue just yet. The newly-revived studio, who returned last year after being dissolved in 2007, are particularly keen to revisit an N64 cult classic: Buck Bumble. Speaking in the...
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News Donkey Kong Bananza Gets Smashing New Commercial
"Unleash your inner Kong"
If a day of previews and impressions aren't enough Donkey Kong Bananza for you, how about a commercial? It's time to unleash your inner Kong. Nintendo has dropped a brand new ad for the upcoming 3D platformer, incorporating the games central premises of music and smashing things up. You won't be able to stop yourself from...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Donkey Kong
Review Front Mission 3: Remake (Switch) - Didn't Get The Love & Time This Tactical RPG Deserved
Wanzer more unto the breach
Every time I pick up the Front Mission series, I am rooting for it. Mechs (wanzers, in this case) are always cool and I always love a good tactical RPG. However, Front Mission 3: Remake doesn’t just manage to put me off with its deeply frustrating combat mechanics; it feels like a haphazard and even insultingly bad...
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News Shadow Labyrinth Is 4K/60 On Switch 2, Free Upgrade Available From Switch 1
Boom, waka-waka!
Bandai Namco has revealed a new pre-order trailer for Shadow Labyrinth on the Switch 2, confirming that the game will run at 4K/60fps when docked. Not only that, but if you wish to purchase the game on the Switch 1 for the time being, you can rest easy knowing that a free upgrade to the Switch 2 version will be available when you...
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News 'Full Metal Schoolgirl' Announced For Switch 2, And It Looks Utterly Bonkers
Launching this October
If you're into games that go hard on frenetic fun and stylish visuals, then you might want to keep an eye on Full Metal Schoolgirl, a new title headed for the Switch 2 from Yuke's, the developers behind EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: World Brothers 2. Launching on 23rd October 2025, Full Metal Schoolgirl takes place within a dystopian...
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News Sega's President Wants Company's Revival To Be His "Greatest Achievement"
But he's concerned about the console business
Sega's president and COO, Shuji Utsumi, has stated his wish for the company's revival to be the "greatest achievement" in his career. During an interview with The Game Business, Utsumi, who produced the business plan for Sony's first PlayStation before overseeing first-party development for the...
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News Xenoblade Chronicles Dev Achieved 19% Profit Increase Last Financial Year
But it's far from its best
Xenoblade Chronicles developer Monolith Soft has recently reported an impressive 19% profit increase for the financial year ending March 2025. As covered by Game Biz (thanks, Nintendo Everything), the company recorded profits of 487 million yen during the last financial year, which is up from 409 million yen the year...
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Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For July & August 2025
So he's finally here
With the Switch 2 entering its second month, following his Switch 2 debut in the Mario Kart World roster, DK is back in his own game - and it's looking bananas. Seriously, though, Donkey Kong Bananza is looking brilliant and we're very excited to finally get our hands on the latest game from the makers of Super Mario Odyssey...
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News WWE 2K25 Is Finally Confirmed For Switch 2 Alongside Release Date
Update: Physical is code in a box
During the Switch 2 Direct in April, 2K announced it would be bringing the WWE 2K series to the new hybrid system at some point in the future. Now, in an update from the official 'WWE games' social media account, it's been revealed a "WWE2K25 announcement" is apparently "coming soon". The trailer signs off with a...
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News Nintendo Reportedly Pulled Amazon US' Switch 2 Sales After Beef Over "Unauthorised" Sellers
Both companies deny the claims
If you found yourself trying to pick up a Switch 2 across the pond in recent months, then it will be old news to you that the console, and many first-party games prior to it, was not available directly through Amazon US. It felt like a baffling omission, but a recent report from Bloomberg (paywalled) might give some...
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News Donkey Kong Bananza Developer Has Been Revealed
No Cap(py)
We assumed we were going to have to wait until launch day to find out the development team behind Donkey Kong Bananza, but no! Nintendo has surprised us all by announcing it early. As revealed to us at a recent Bananza hands-on event, we now know for sure that Nintendo EPD is behind this one, or, more specifically, "the Super Mario...
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Preview Donkey Kong Bananza - DK's Getting His Own Odyssey, And It's A Helluva Trip
Gotta respect the Rambition
Nintendo has a real knack for testing my attention span. I felt it in the subtask-filled Hyrule of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, but, far more importantly for this preview, it's Super Mario Odyssey that most effectively bombarded me with distractions. Even a simple 'Walk to that giant building in New Donk...
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News System Shock 2 Remaster Gets A New Launch Date For Switch
And it's very soon!
Following its recent, unexpected delay on Switch, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Edition has landed a new launch date, and it's very soon. It's 10th July 2025, in fact! That's just over a week away at the time of writing. Kudos to Nightdive Studios for sorting this last-minute issue out promptly and confirming the finalised...
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Deals Get 5% Off Nintendo eShop Credit & Switch 2 Games In Our Summer Sale
Discounted eShop credit, subs, and games
Summer has arrived in the northern hemisphere, and what better way to enjoy it than sitting in the shade with a glass of something cool — possibly with a novelty straw sticking out the top — and relaxing with a Switch? Whether you're still rocking the OG Switch or you've got your hands on the new hotness...
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News Metroid Fans Rejoice, New Switch Icons Are Now Available Just For You
Play to unlock
Nintendo has added two new batches of Switch Online icons from the Metroid series – specifically Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion. You'll need to boot up and play both games in order to unlock the icons. Super Metroid is part of the SNES app on Switch, and Metroid Fusion is part of the GBA app. The latter will require a membership...
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Guide Where To Pre-Order Donkey Kong Bananza On Nintendo Switch 2 + DK & Pauline amiibo
Best deals and cheapest prices
After decades of waiting, Nintendo finally unveiled a new 3D adventure for its prized primate: Donkey Kong Bananza. Set to launch on Switch 2 on 17th July 2025, this action platformer is guaranteed to be one of the console's biggest hitters in its launch year. Below, we'll be keeping track of all the different...
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PSA Do Your Switch 2 Joy-Con Disconnect In Docked Mode? It Might Be The HDMI Cable You're Using
Make sure it's "Ultra High Speed"
The Switch 2 has been out for almost a month now and during this time some users have been experiencing issues with their Joy-Con 2 and other Switch 2 controllers repeatedly disconnecting when using the system in docked mode. If this has come up on your end, it might actually be due to the cables you're using. As...
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The Switch title received a free update last month
Alongside Switch 2's launch last month, Nintendo rolled out multiple free Switch game updates. One of these was for Game Builder Garage – which not only included visual optimisations but also added Joy-Con 2 mouse support. Now, timed in with this update and the game's fourth anniversary, the Game...
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News Harvest Moon's New "Cozy" Bundle Slightly Delayed For Switch
"Hate to make you wait"
Natsume previously announced it would be releasing a Harvest Moon double pack on the Switch at the beginning of this month, but it seems there's been a slight delay. Instead of the 3rd July 2025 release, it seems farming and life simulation fans will now have to wait until 31st July 2025 for this game to arrive. Natsume...
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News Nintendo Music Update Adds Another Mario Album, Here's Every Song Included
The 'Deluxe' version of NSMB. U returns
The Nintendo Music mobile app for Switch Online subscribers continues its weekly updates with more album drops and the latest one to join the service is New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. This soundtrack, based on the 2019 Switch version, comes loaded with 90 tracks and has a total runtime of 2 hours and 7...
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News Street Fighter 6 Reveals Special Collab Outfit Available For "One Year Only"
Part of a new event feat. Aespa
Following its Switch 2 release and the news of "five million global sales", Street Fighter 6 has now announced its latest collab. It's teaming up with the South Korean K-Pop group Aespa. Fighting fans can expect themed collab items, a limited-time Outfit 4 for Juri, and last but not least the virtual artist and idol...
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Monday30th Jun 2025
News Of Course Mario Kart World Is Being Review Bombed
Its Metacritic user score drops to 7.5
Following Nintendo's most recent update for Mario Kart World, it seems a small minority of fans are expressing their disappointment in the only way they know how: by review bombing the game on Metacritic. As reported by The Gamer, Mario Kart World's user review average has dropped from around 8.3 to 7.5 in...
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News Uh Oh, Nintendo's Seemingly Raising A Whole Bunch Of Prices In Canada
Move comes due to "market conditions"
Nintendo has announced it will change the price for a whole bunch of its products in Canada, citing "market conditions" for the move. This comes via Newswire, with more information on specific prices coming directly from Nintendo of Canada on 1st August 2025. The official announcement specifically mentions...
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Gallery My Goodness, Superdeluxe's Castlevania Anniversary Collection Is Proper Lush
Deluxe indeed!
When Japanese physical publisher Superdeluxe Games announced it was giving Castlevania Anniversary Collection the physical release treatment earlier this year, I immediately sat up and took notice. Having already seen how exce
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News Star Fox Designer Was Relieved To Leave The "Amazing People" At Nintendo
"I had been released from the inferiority complex I’d carried for years"
It should come as no surprise that Nintendo is quite the haven for talented individuals. Given the sheer quality of its products and the dedication of its development teams, we imagine Nintendo must be a pretty intimidating place for anybody. And indeed, according to Star...
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News Bandai Namco's Summer Showcase Promises Plenty Of Switch News Later This Week
Let's go golfing
Bandai Namco has announced that its 'Summer Showcase' presentation will return on 2nd July, and the line-up promises a bunch of Switch news. The showcase's teaser trailer (above) reveals that the likes of Everybody's Golf Hot Shots, Patapon 1+2 Replay, Shadow Labyrinth, Little Nightmares III and Super Robot Wars Y
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News A Cancelled 'Animaniacs' GBA Game Has Been Rediscovered, And You Can Play It Now
Just hypnotic
If you were a kid who grew up in the '90s, you've probably watched more than a handful of episodes of Animaniacs. The Warner Bros.-produced cartoon ran from 1993 to 1998 and received well over 250 episodes. And, you can bet there were many video games out there to accompany Yakko, Wakko, and Dot's animated antics. In fact, there were...
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UK Charts Hideo Kojima's Latest Project Leaves Mario Kart World Stranded In 2nd
A total voidout
The latest UK Charts are here, and perhaps unsurprisingly, Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On The Beach has comfortably landed at number one following its debut, pushing Mario Kart World down to second place for the first time. Interestingly, however, it seems physical sales for DS2 are down 66% when compared to the first game,...
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News Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Release Date Could Be Revealed Soon, As Switch 2 Rating Spotted
M for Maidenless
We all may still be waiting for an official release date, but Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has finally secured a Switch 2 rating from the ESRB. As brought to our attention on Twitter by @necrolipe, the game's official ESRB listing has been updated with an M ( Mature 17+) rating, noting that it contains "Blood and Gore, Language,...
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Mini Review Until Then (Switch) - A Relatable Yet Ethereal Narrative Adventure
Glitch in the Matrix
Until Then is a visual novel that tells the story of Mark Borja, a high school student who grapples with the usual day-to-day of teenage life while trying to figure out why he’s experiencing weird cases of déjà vu. It’s a slow burn; one that relishes in the quieter, mundane aspects of life that many TV shows and movies...
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News Dead Cells Devs 'Prince Of Persia' Roguelike Has Been Rated For Switch
It leaves Early Access in August
Ubisoft and Evil Empire's roguelike take on Prince of Persia may well be coming to Switch, if a new rating in Australia is anything to go by. Spotted by Gematsu and shared on Bluesky, The Rogue Prince of Persia was rated for Switch (and other consoles) on 27th June 2025, which you can see on the Australian...
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News Look, Maybe We Should Stop Asking For A Sonic Adventure Remaster
Iizuka once again shuts it down
If you're still grasping onto the idea of a Sonic Adventure remaster in this here year 2025, then it might be time to put such hopes to rest, because it sounds like Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka simply isn't interested in the idea. In speaking with Shack News (thanks, Push Square) Iizuka said he acknowledges the...
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News Arcade Archives Is Bringing 'Air Combat 22' To Switch 2
Another console port first
Hamster, known for its suite of retro Arcade Archives ports, has revealed its next Switch 2 game as part of the Arcade Archives 2 series. And, just like Ridge Racer, it's another polygonal arcade-to-home port. This time around, it's Air Combat 22, which is coming to both Switch 1 and Switch 2 on 3rd July 2025.
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News Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Actor Drops The Biggest Remake Hint Yet
"You might have to beat it again..."
Rumours of an Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake have been circulating for quite a while now, but the latest hint comes from a pretty credible source: actor Matt Ryan, who played the game's protagonist Edward Kenway. As reported by VGC, Ryan was signing merchandise at a recent convention when he casually...
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Guide Best Nintendo Switch 2 Gaming Headsets
Wired for sound
The Nintendo Switch 2 brings improved audio and built-in GameChat, making a good gaming headset more useful than ever. Whether you’re chatting with friends or just want to enjoy your games with better sound, the right headset can make all the difference. One of the most welcome additions is the headphone jack on the Switch 2 Pro...
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News Disney Speedstorm Is Getting A Free Switch 2 Upgrade
Gawrsh!
Gameloft has announced that its free-to-play online racer, Disney Speedstorm, is getting a free Switch 2 upgrade. Shared via an in-game message (and reported on by My Nintendo News), the upgrade is due to arrive at the start of the new season, which lands on 3rd July. Gameloft promises that the Switch 2 upgrade will mean the game will run...
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News The Plucky Squire's Next Update Ups The Challenge With New Game Modes & Enemies
Story time
We're sure that many of you will have played The Plucky Squire when it arrived on Switch last year, but did you find the whole thing a little... easy? Well, the next free update from developer All Possible Futures sounds particularly designed for you (thanks for the heads up, Eurogamer). The fittingly-named 'Challenge Update' arrived on...
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Sunday29th Jun 2025
Guide 27 Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games We're Excited For In 2025
The very best Switch 2 games coming soon
The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and a new console means a whole new slate of exciting video games. Nintendo's next generation of hardware is coming out of the gate strong with an incredible 23 launch games, among which includes long-awaited ports such as Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and Yakuza 0:...
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Video Digital Foundry Tests Out Switch 2's Free Switch Game Upgrades
Here's the verdict
The team at Digital Foundry has been investigating every aspect of the Switch 2 and they've now taken a look at the free Switch game upgrades for the new system. These were delivered by Nintendo at launch and included frame rate and resolution improvements as well as other updates enhancing the overall experience. Digital...
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News Here Are The Square Enix Switch Games You Can Play On Switch 2 Right Now
More than 50 titles are backwards compatible
Square Enix released a lot of amazing games during the Switch generation and if you're wondering how many work on the Switch 2, it's now shared a list highlighting all of the Switch games that are compatible with the new hybrid system. So, here's this extensive library of Square Enix Switch games you can...
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Poll What's Your Switch (2) Game Of The Year So Far?
'25 vibe
Somehow, we've made it halfway through the year — congrats on surviving 2025 so far! Now that many of us have a shiny new console in our hands, we've got a lot to look forward to. But before we look at the future all starry-eyed, it's time to look back at the year's very best for the first six months. Sure, the Switch 2 is a highlight,...
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Video Which Original Switch Accessories Won't Work On Switch 2?
Zion investigates
The Switch 2 has been out for almost a month now and while Nintendo already shared an official chart confirming the compatibility of certain Switch accessories, our American-based senior video producer Zion Grassl has now gone a step further with a video reminder. He's been testing various first and third-party Switch accessories...
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Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
Itchy...
Hello folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we looked at Donkey Konga 2 for the GameCube; a rather lovely sequel that never quite became the hit it deserved to be. In a classic three-way brawl, Japan came out on top with 47% of the vote, but goodness, it was close. North America just missed out with 46% of the...
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News Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Updated For Switch 2, Here's What's Included
A USB camera fix and more
One of the many Sega games released alongside the Switch 2 at launch was Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S. Although it arguably didn't offer much for returning players, there was a new camera feature allowing you to superimpose your face during gameplay. It seems there were some display issues with "certain" USB cameras, but this now...
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Saturday28th Jun 2025
Guide Mario Kart World Guide - All Courses, Cups, Missions, Collectibles, Tips & Tricks
Your ultimate Mario Kart World resource
It's finally time — Mario Kart World is here, along with the Nintendo Switch 2, so that means you'll need some fuel to keep the engines running. That's why we're here with Nintendo Life's ultimate Mario Kart World Guide. In this guide, we'll be covering all of the tips and tricks you need to get yourself...
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Feature 22 Games With 'Secret' Performance Bumps You Should Revisit On Switch 2
Update: Now with double the games!
Update: We've managed to club together another 11 games that we think look and feel much better on Switch 2 than they did on Switch 1. To check those out, head to the bottom of this page and click on page 2 to see even more improved goodness! One pleasant surprise of the Switch 2 launch, beyond the advertised...
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News Beat 'Em Up Classic Double Dragon Gets A Modern Revival On Switch This October
A fusion of "belt-scroll action and fighting games expertise"
Last year, Arc System Works lifted the lid on Double Dragon Revive, but one thing missing at the time was a Nintendo version. Now, during the company's latest showcase this week, a Switch version has been confirmed for release alongside other versions of the game on 23rd October 2025...
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