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Anime Vanguards Winter Update 3.0 Brings Lobby Revamp and New Portals Game Mode

Roblox developer Kitawari has published Anime Vanguards Winter Update 3.0, delivering sweeping changes to the tower-defense experience’s unit lineup and lobby alongside numerous quality-of-life fixes. This latest patch aims to keep the festivities going with more winter-themed additions that should entertain players for weeks. It’s an update filled with content to explore, but its most noticeable change can be seen as soon as you log in. Anime Vanguards veterans will notice that the lobby has been completely revamped, giving anime fans more room to start each session. This also comes with remastered UI, including what the team calls “much better and cleaner” stage selection UI. “We heard your issues with our current lobby; it was too...

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Anime Guardians Codes (January 2025)

Last updated on January 22, 2025: Checked for new Anime Guardians codes! If you're hunting around for the latest Anime Guardians codes, IGN is here to help! In this article. you'll find all the active and working Anime Guardians codes in January 2025, which will let you claim free gems and summon new characters for your anime-inspired army! Active Anime Guardians Codes (January 2025) Here are all the active Anime Guardians codes in January 2025 and the free rewards you'll get for claiming each one: 300SNEAKS - 1,000x Gems, 1,000x Snowflakes FateUpdate - 500x Gems, 1,000x Snowflakes, 5x Trait Rerolls BATTLEPASS_RELEASE - 1,500x Snowflakes DIALGAISGOAT - 1,500x Snowflakes, 30x Trait Rerolls HOLIDAY! - 500x Snowflakes, 5x Trait...

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President of Spider-Man, Ratchet and Clank Dev Insomniac Announces Retirement from PlayStation

Ted Price, the founder and president of Marvel's Spider-Man, Ratchet and Clank, and Resistance developer Insomniac Games, has announced his retirement from PlayStation after 30 years. Price made the announcement on Sony's website, while a follow-up PlayStation Blog post delved into his replacements. Ryan Schneider, Jen Huang, and Chad Dezern will take over as co-studio heads of Insomniac. The studio, which is currently working on Marvel's Wolverine, is currently "in one of the strongest positions" it's been in for years, Price said. "Therefore, last week, I felt comfortable announcing to the Insomniac team that after having been incredibly fortunate to enjoy such a fulfilling career in games, I’ll be retiring from the industry at the...

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Fresh Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 2 Details Confirmed Alongside New Trailer

Activision has released a new trailer for Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 2, which kicks off later this month. Season 2 goes live on January 28 and adds five Multiplayer maps — Bounty, Dealership, Lifeline, Bullet (Mid-Season), Grind (Mid-Season) — and sees the return of the fan-favorite Gun Game mode, and adds new weapons and operators. The trailer confirms the addition of swords and provides a look at some of the operator skins that will be made available with Season 2. Developer Treyarch had already teased the addition of an “iconic” SMG with Season 2, and it’s rumored to be the PPSH-41 from Call of Duty: Vanguard. As for Zombies, the trailer shows a first look at gameplay of the new map, The Tomb, as well as an ice staff...

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PC and PS5 Action RPG Phantom Blade Zero Gets Slick Trailer But Still No Release Date

Highly anticipated action role-playing game Phantom Blade Zero, which doesn't look to dissimilar to Black Myth: Wukong, has received a slick new trailer but still no release date. The Year of the Snake Gameplay Trailer, below, shows Phantom Blade Zero's protagonist in a boss battle against Chief Disciple's Fallen Hope, a puppet-themed baddie who fights with a squad of marionettes before moving to strings itself. Fans hoping for a concrete launch date for Phantom Blade Zero are out of luck, however, as Chinese developer S-Game still hasn't revealed when players can get their hands on the game beyond a vague 2025 release window. The studio told Eurogamer Phantom Blade Zero is a "polished title" though, evidenced by the demos shown...

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Avowed: Here’s What Comes in Each Edition

Avowed is set to release for Xbox Series X|S and PC on February 13 — if you buy one of the more expensive special editions. The standard edition is out February 18. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, this first-person action-RPG promises to be a lot of fun. It’s available to preorder now (see it at Amazon) in a number of editions, both physical and digital. Below, we break down what comes in each one. Let’s dive in. Avowed - Premium Edition Steelbook Xbox Series X|S Get it at Amazon - $94.99 Get it at Best Buy - $94.99 Get it at GameStop - $94.99 Get it at Target - $94.99 Get it at Walmart - $94.99 If you want a physical copy of Avowed, the premium edition is your only option. In addition to a digital code for the game, here’s...

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Sega Launches Account System With Benefits and Rewards, Opens With Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Sega has launched its own account system akin to the Nintendo Account or Ubisoft Connect that will "maximize" its online services and offer various benefits, kicking off with a free costume for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. The aptly named Sega Account was revealed on its new website and is described as "an online profile that gives you access to a host of benefits when playing Sega and Atlus titles and using their online services. "By creating a Sega Account, you'll receive the latest news about Sega and Atlus games, events, and promotions. Additionally, your Sega Account grants you access to exclusive bonuses and the ability to link accounts on various gaming platforms." The first of these benefits is the Kazuma Kiryu...

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Mortal Kombat 1’s Secret Floyd Fight Isn’t Just a Cool Easter Egg, It Unlocks a Brand New Stage

As expected, Mortal Kombat 1 players have unearthed the secret Floyd fight mere hours after guest character Conan the Barbarian went live, but they’re still not sure exactly how to trigger a battle with the mysterious pink ninja. Floyd is the name of a once rumored, now real pink ninja currently available to fight in Mortal Kombat 1. NetherRealm development chief Ed Boon had teased fans over the years by referencing a pink ninja called Floyd, and, back in 2023, Mortal Kombat dataminer TheThiny unearthed text in the Mortal Kombat 1 files that referenced a character of the same name. Only now though, years later, is Floyd actually in Mortal Kombat 1, although the specifics are hazy. Warning! Spoilers for Mortal Kombat 1’s secret Floyd...

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Mortal Kombat 1 Dev Chief Ed Boon Teases T-1000 Fatality and ‘Future DLC’

Mortal Kombat 1 development chief Ed Boon has taken to social media to reveal a glimpse at upcoming guest character T-1000 Terminator’s Fatality, and tease "future DLC." To mark the release of guest character Conan the Barbarian, Boon tweeted to say Mortal Kombat 1 has now sold over five million copies, up from the four million previously reported. Boon then tweeted a short clip showing one of the T-1000’s Fatalities, which Terminator 2 fans are sure to get a kick out of. We see the T-1000 drive a smashed up truck straight into his hapless opponent, rekindling memories of the iconic chase scene in Terminator 2 where the T-1000 drives the same truck in pursuit of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator and Edward Furlong’s John Connor...

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New York Game Awards 2025 Winners: The Full List

The New York Game Awards 2024 has arrived and, alongside honoring Remedy Entertainment creative director Sam Lake, the show saw Astro Bot become the big winner of the night as it took home Game of the Year, Best Music, and Best Kids Game. While Astro Bot led the way with three wins, there were many other incredible games and people honored in the other 10 categories, including Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The highly praised DLC for Elden Ring was the only other game to win multiple awards as it emerged victorious in the Best World and Best DLC categories. Other highlights included Simone De Rochefort and Clayton Ashley winning the Knickerbocker Award for Best Games Journalism (The same one IGN's Rebekah Valentine won in 2022!)...

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AU Deals: Pay the Least Gil for FF7 Rebirth on PC, FC 25, Star Wars Outlaws, Spidey, and More!

It's a glorious hump day of hot discounts galore. Cases in points: great prices for Bravely Default II, Tekken 8, and Miles Morales Ultimate. I also have a lot of time for The Surge going for a mere 3 bucks on Xbox. Pretty great sci-fi Soulslike, so absolutely sacrifice the price of a coffee for a play of it. In retro news, it's been 16 years since we (repeatedly and hilariously) flung ourselves down hills and into the Hall of Meat in Skate 2. This second entry in the series was a pretty phenomenal upgrade over the OG and cemented the franchise as a proper threat to the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater empire. Needless to say, I'm still jonesing mighty hard for the 'Skate 4' spiritual successor/F2P reimagining. This Day in Gaming 🎂 Aussie...

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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Post-Launch Roadmap Sets Stage for 3 Expansions in 2025

Developer Warhorse Studios and publisher Plaion have announced the Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 post-launch roadmap, revealing the content players can look forward to after the game's release date in a few weeks. The plan for free and paid post-launch content was detailed in a video, below. Although there is little gameplay footage for some of the bigger content plans, fans still get an outline of how Warhose will support its medieval sequel throughout 2025. In spring, expect free updates that range from a Barbers feature with additional customization options to Hardcore Mode and Horse Racing. Summer will then follow with what appears to be the first paid content drop, Brushes with Death, which Warhorse said follows protagonist Henry...

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Marvel Rivals' Spring Festival Event Is Already Being Compared to Overwatch's Lúcioball

NetEase Games has revealed the Marvel Rivals Spring Festival event, which adds a handful of new hero skins and a soccer game mode that might look familiar to Overwatch and Rocket League players. The team behind the hero shooter hit announced its latest update with a trailer, below, promising to kick off the new year with the Clash of Dancing Lions game mode as well as the Fortune & Colors Gallery Card customization event starting January 23 at 9am UTC. Let’s not beat around the bush: Clash of Dancing Lions looks an awful lot like Overwatch’s long-running summer event, Lúcioball. The standard version of both modes sees players compete in 3v3 soccer matches with a few unique twists that capitalize on their heroes’ abilities. Both...

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Microsoft Announces Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2 Lineup

Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2 lineup of titles. The announcement on Xbox Wire comes ahead of Microsoft’s Xbox Developer Direct on January 23, where fans will get to see a number of day one Game Pass games, including Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and a mystery fourth reveal. January 2025 Wave 2 kicks off today, January 21, with Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S), a day one release on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. “Crash over and over until you master the mountain in the snowy follow up to Lonely Mountains: Downhill,” reads the official blurb. “Now supporting up to eight players via cross platform multiplayer – work your way down...

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Marvel Snap Back Online After TikTok Ban, Devs Searching for New Publisher to Stop It Happening Again

Marvel Snap is now back online in the U.S. after it was banned alongside TikTok, and its developer Second Dinner is looking for a new publisher to ensure another takedown doesn't happen in the future. Today, January 21, marks "the start of a new era for Marvel Snap," according to Second Dinner, which posted on X/Twitter to announce the digital trading card game's return alongside the search for a new publisher. TikTok was banned in the U.S. on January 19 over "national security concerns" but was brought back online after around 14 hours. TikTok owner ByteDance owns Marvel Snap publisher Nuverse too, so the game was also taken down but took a little longer to come back online. "Marvel Snap is back online in the U.S," Second Dinner...

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AU Deals: 520 Bucks Off an Assassin's Creed Mega Bundle, A $64 Donkey Kong Returns, and More!

Welcome to today's killer savings on all things gaming. Speaking of wall-to-wall murder, the beloved Assassin's Creed series entire can be yours in one fell, heavily discounted swoop. Failing that, cherry-pick the ones from the series that are true must-plays. Assassin's Creed Black Flag for 18 bucks, I'm looking at you, matey. In retro news, I've made a banana birthday cake for Super Mario Kart's 32nd, then I threw the peels out on my closest major highway, as is tradition. My SNES-owning mate over the road got this at launch, and we spent months perfecting our green shellings and R-tapped powerslides in a hectic 2-player grudge match. Dazzled by the sheer beauty of Mode 7 split-screen, we were hooked on the concept of combat racing...

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Bend Studio Dev Says 'We Still Plan on Creating Cool S**t' After Sony Live Service Cancelation

The developer of Days Gone has said it still plans to create “cool s**t” after parent company Sony canceled its unannounced live-service game. Last week, Sony canceled two unannounced live-service games that were in development at Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games. The Bluepoint game was reportedly a live-service God of War game, according to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier. Bend Studio’s live-service game remains unknown. A Sony spokesperson confirmed the cancellations to Bloomberg, adding that neither studio will be closed and that it will work with each to determine next projects. Sony's live-service push has struggled significantly. While Arrowhead’s Helldivers 2 was a breakout hit, becoming the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game...

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Vampire Survivors Dev Poncle Outlines Challenges of Film Adaptation: 'The Game Has No Plot'

Vampire Survivors developer Poncle has outlined the difficulties behind its adaptation, which was originally announced as an animated series but now appears to be a film, headlined by the fact "the game has no plot." Poncle said it is "still working with Story Kitchen on a live action film" in a Steam post despite the adaptation being announced as an animated series in 2023. Regardless, Poncle has now acknowledged just how difficult it will be to get a film right, especially as Vampire Survivors is a mechanically simple action game about defeating hoards of enemies. "As mentioned last year, rather than jumping the gun and make stuff for the sake of making it, we have preferred to wait to find partners that felt right, especially...

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As Conan the Barbarian Hits Mortal Kombat 1, Superfans Begin Hunt for a Secret Pink Floyd Ninja Fight Ed Boon Has Teased for Years

As far as video game Easter eggs go, few have anything to do with legendary rock band Pink Floyd. But that’s exactly what Mortal Kombat 1 fans are excited to uncover with the release of guest character Conan the Barbarian this week. Let’s back up for a bit. Mortal Kombat is perhaps most famous for its various ninjas. Everyone knows Sub-Zero is blue and Scorpion is yellow. Ermac is red and Rain is purple (you see what they did there?). But there's no pink ninja, which is where Pink Floyd come in. Floyd is the name given to a rumored pink ninja supposedly buried within the bowels of Mortal Kombat 1, just waiting to be discovered. NetherRealm development chief Ed Boon has teased fans on multiple occasions by referencing a pink ninja...

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Monster Hunter Wilds Dev Capcom Is Trying to Tame Beastly PC Requirements

As Monster Hunter Wilds' February 28 release date nears, developer Capcom has said it's looking into lowering the recommended GPU requirements. Confirmation comes from the official German Monster Hunter X/Twitter account, which issued a follow-up statement that revealed Capcom is also exploring the possibility of releasing a standalone PC benchmarking tool. Capcom recommends an Nvidia GTX 1660 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT for 30 FPS at 1080p. This minimum requirement is also detailed as requiring an internal resolution of 720p, and upscaling the graphics using DLSS or FSR using the “lowest” graphics setting. Monster Hunter Wilds’ recommended settings also target 1080p and 60 FPS with upscaling and Frame Generation technologies...

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Activision Will Let Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone Ranked Console Players Disable Crossplay With PC as Cheating Complaints Ramp Up

Activision has addressed Call of Duty community complaints about cheating in Black Ops 6 and Warzone, and confirmed plans to let console Ranked players disable crossplay with PC players. Cheating has become the hottest topic among hardcore Call of Duty fans following the release of Ranked Play in Black Ops 6 and Warzone with the launch of Season 1 last year. The apparent prevalence of cheaters is considered by some to be ruining competitive multiplayer, and Activision had come under fire for failing to address the problem. Last month, Activision’s Team Ricochet, the division responsible for its Call of Duty anti-cheat tech, admitted not enough had been done to prevent cheating with the launch of Season 1. “After a series of updates...

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ATLYSS: A Promising MMO That’s Filled With Great Combat And Nostalgic Graphics

Modern MMOs can feel overwhelming, especially those that demand what seems like a lifetime’s worth of gameplay just to get up to speed. However, the core concept of playing a game with some friends and taking down tough dungeons, grinding for gear, and mucking around with quests and builds is one that we can all […] Continue reading...

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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Dev Denies Saudi Arabia Ban Rumor

Daniel Vávra, co-founder of Warhorse Studios, has denied a recent rumor that Saudi Arabia had banned Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 over an unskippable gay cutscene. 2018’s Kingdom Come Deliverance is a story-driven action role-playing game set in the medieval Kingdom of Bohemia. It pitches itself as an historically accurate representation of the setting, but its lack of people of color became a talking point in the months following release. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, due out February 4, 2025, once again leans on historical accuracy for its return to medieval Bohemia, but players can expect a slightly different experience. Warhorse has said that, because protagonist Henry is embarking on a journey from the countryside to a relatively...

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Palworld Crossplay, Final Boss, and More Coming as Pocketpair Reveals 2025 Roadmap

Palworld released in Early Access one year ago today and, to celebrate, developer Pocketpair has revealed its 2025 roadmap includes crossplay, a final boss, and more. An X/Twitter post revealed the "future roadmap" and then asked fans to continue supporting Palworld in its second year, suggesting all of this will arrive in 2025 (and perhaps the first three weeks of 2026). "We've been updating the game since the start of Early Access, and we'll continue to update Palworld as we prepare for the official release," Pocketpair said. Alongside cooperative crossplay and a final boss and "ending scenario," Pocketpair revealed "world transfers for Pals," further ways to strengthen and improve Pals, "various new content such as new Pals and...

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Dev Insists ‘The Game Is Real, Progressing, and Will Release’ as Fans Obsess Over a Picture of Chocolate Cake

Hollow Knight fans have been through the wringer recently, with cryptic X/Twitter activity from one developer sparking rampant speculation that the hotly anticipated follow-up Hollow Knight: Silksong will finally re-emerge at Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct in April — and potentially even release on Nintendo’s next-gen console as a timed launch exclusive. It all started when supersleuths on the Hollow Knight subreddit noticed that on January 15, co-director of Team Cherry William Pellen had changed his Twitter/X profile picture to a picture of a chocolate cake. Alongside this, Pellen tweeted: “something big is coming. keep your eyes closed tomorrow.” At the time, Nintendo’s Switch 2 reveal was rumored for January 16, and so it proved —...

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AU Deals: A Vigorous Hands on With the Moza AB9 FFB Flight Stick and Where to Score it Cheap!

Though I was very much raised by the teachings of one Pete "Mach 2 with his hair on fire" Mitchell, I chase something more rabidly than Maverick's need for speed—my next gobsmack of force feedback. The more you can shake me, like the 12Nm-producing topic of today, the happier I am. Frankly, that's an intimidating amount of pushback on paper, which makes Moza's optional E-stop Safety Switch seem like a perfectly understandable purchase. I'm already quite familiar with Moza’s brilliant efforts in the car (and even truck) racing space; this is the first time I’m seeing them deliver something for the stick jockeys. The claim from this peripherals powerhouse is that it’s marrying some already impressive proprietary force feedback tech with...

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AU Deals: Save Big in an Explosive FPS Bundle, Best DK Returns, Assetto EVO, and Hogwarts Legacy Prices!

Shootin' stuff—it's a sacred gaming tradition that's not to be discounted. Except I totally am today. For a measly 9 or so bucks, you can score three noteworthy AAA FPSes, and there's the option to expand the savings to include some indie gems of the genre as well. Beyond that, I've found the best price on the early access Assetto Corsa EVO, plus some of the best titles from 2024. Get scrolling to get saving. In retro news, I'm celebrating the 14th birthday of LittleBigPlanet 2, a sacktacular PS3 classic that elevated 2.5D platforming and user-generated content to new heights. At the shallow end of this pool you had a wonderful, co-optional story campaign for up to four floaty sackpersons. Waiting beyond that, however, was a black...

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Marvel Snap Has Also Been Banned in the U.S. Following the TikTok Shutdown

While many were expecting the U.S. to shut down TikTok within its borders if parent company ByteDance didn't sell it to a Western buyer, it was a bit more of a surprise when Marvel Snap went dark as its publisher is also owned by the same company. TikTok officially went offline for those in the U.S. on Saturday, January 18, just hours before the January 19 deadline set by the U.S.' divest-or-ban law. Users who try to access TikTok in the U.S. are now greeted with a message saying they can't use the app right now. As it turns out, Marvel Snap players within the country's borders are getting a similar note. "Sorry, Marvel Snap isn't available right now," the message reads when you try to open the app. "A law banning Marvel Snap has...

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Genshin Impact Developer Agrees to $20M Fine Over Loot Box Violations

Genshin Impact publisher Hoyoverse has agreed to a settlement with the United States Federal Trade Commission where it agrees to pay a $20 million fine, and be banned from sellling lootboxes to teenagers under the age of 16. In press release by the FTC, the agency announced that the makers of Genshin Impact "has agreed to pay $20 million and to block children under 16 from making in-game purchases without parental consent," as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC Director of of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, Samuel Levine, says that Genshin Impact "deceived children, teens, and other players into spending hundreds of dollars on prizes they stood little chance of winning." Levine adds that companies that...

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Car Training Codes (January 2025)

Last updated on January 17, 2025: Checked for new Car Training codes! If you're racing around to find the latest Car Training codes, then IGN has you covered! In this article you'll find all the active and working Car Training codes in January 2025, which will let you claim free potions so you can power up your car even quicker. Active Car Training Codes (January 2025) Here are all the active Car Training codes in January 2025 and the rewards you get for redeeming them: fixes2 - 4x Luck Potions squid - 2x Energy Potions update3 - 2x Luck Potions, 2x Win Potions 5mvisits - 2x Win Potions 400kfavorites - 2x Luck Potions fixes - 2x Luck Potions 10klikeswow - 1x Energy Potion, 1x Luck Potion, 1x Win Potion 1mvisits - 1x Energy...

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