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The PDP Riffmaster Wireless Guitar Controller Now Has a Switch and Switch 2 Version

Turtle Beach has released an updated version of the PDP Riffmaster Wireless Guitar Controller that works with the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. For those not familiar, PDP released the same guitar for Xbox and PlayStation consoles previously – IGN gave a great review to the PlayStation version, in fact. Like those controllers, this one costs $149.99. The new controller can hold a connection up to 30 feet from a Switch or Switch 2, and gets up to 36 hours of play time on a charge. (It's rechargeable via USB-C.) Like the other iterations of this controller, it's collapsible and ships with a shoulder strap. The Riffmaster has an analog stick, strum bar, whammy bar, and 10 fretboard buttons – five at the top of the neck and five more near...

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Keeper Review

When contemplating the essence of a lighthouse (as one so often does), you might think of words like stoic, isolated, or purposeful. But have you ever thought of them as adorable, quirky, or perhaps even charming? Keeper, the atmospheric puzzle platformer from developer Double Fine, cleverly reimagines the often forgotten seaboard structure, reframing it as a lovably sentient scout on a journey through a living world. Blending a kaleidoscopic art style with nostalgic adventure game mechanics, Keeper hides an emotional story underneath all of its visual pizzazz, delivering a brain-tickling odyssey that’s stuck with me far beyond the credits. After being separated from its flock while evading a flood of evil batlike creatures, a seabird...

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Super Meat Boy 3D Makes Great Use of its Extra Dimension

Look out below! Team Meat's sadistic meat mascot is finally leaping into the third dimension with Super Meat Boy 3D, scheduled for early 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. It's a bold step forward for a series that originally started its life as a Flash-based sidescroller on Newgrounds, translating the blood-soaked precision platforming that defined the original 2010 cult classic into a fully three-dimensional space. Based on our hands-on time with the newest preview build, we can confidently say this isn't just the same old Super Meat Boy. Instead, it’s shaping up to be a thoughtful reimagining that captures the essence of what makes the series beloved while embracing new possibilities that only 3D can offer. For...

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Stellar Blade On PS5 Is Down To Its Black Friday Price Right Now at Amazon

One of last year’s most highly anticipated action titles, Stellar Blade, has seen a price cut at Amazon. The game has landed within 2 cents of its previous lowest price at the retailer, bringing the character action title from Shift Up down to $49.99 from its $69.99 MSRP - a drop of 28%. Save On Stellar Blade at Amazon Right Now Stellar Blade puts players in the shoes of EVE, tasked with saving humanity from the Naytiba through fast, flashy combat that constantly evolves as she levels up and faces ever more challenging foes. It looks incredible, too, whether you’re on a base PlayStation 5 or the PlayStation 5 Pro, with lightning-fast loading times. The game previously dropped to around $50 around Black Friday 2024, but it’s worth...

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Galaxies Showcase 2025: How to Watch and What to Expect

The Galaxies Showcase 2025 is nearly here, and it's set to feature more than 50 games, six world premieres, exclusive reveals, demo drops, and so much more. There is a lot to look forward to, and we're here to break down how you can watch the show and what to expect. IGN will be partnering with Galaxies to carry the stream on our channels, and we recommend sticking around after the show as we'll have our own post-show breakdown of the biggest reveals from the Galaxies Showcase 2025! How to Watch Galaxies Showcase 2025 You can watch the Galaxies Showcase 2025 (and our post-show after it ends!) on Thursday, October 23, at 12pm PT/3pm ET/8pm GMT on the following platforms; IGN.com IGN's YouTube Facebook Twitter / X Twitch IGN mobile...

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Live-Action Horizon Zero Dawn Movie Has a 'Working Script,' Sony's Release Plans Revealed in New Court Document

Sony is hoping to start filming of its live-action Horizon Zero Dawn movie in 2026 with a release at some point in 2027, according to a new court document. The Game Post said it had spotted the revelation in a court document filed as part of Sony’s ongoing legal tussle with Tencent over Light of Motiram, which it accuses of being a “knock-off” of Guerrilla’s video game, Horizon: Zero Dawn. In the legal document, PlayStation Productions boss, Asad Qizilbash, said the Horizon Zero Dawn movie now has a working script and Sony is on the hunt for a director. The plan is to start filming next year and release the movie in 2027. “We are in development for a film based on Horizon in partnership with Columbia Pictures,” Qizilbash said in his...

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Sony Blasts Tencent's 'Knock-off Horizon' Lawsuit Response As 'Nonsense,' Insists 'Damage Is Done' And Calls For Injunction

Sony has asked the courts for a preliminary injunction against Light of Motiram maker Tencent to stop the Chinese megacorp from commencing pre-release promotion of the upcoming adventure game, filing its opposition to Tencent's motion to dismiss the high-profile copyright lawsuit. It comes after Sony accused Tencent of developing a "knock-off game [of Horizon Zero Dawn] so blatant that the public loudly decried the obvious and pervasive copying of Horizon’s protected elements," claiming the release of Light of Motiram "jeopardizes Horizon's continued success, including current expansion plans for the franchise." Sony claimed Tencent's upcoming game Light of Motiram was nothing more than a "slavish clone" of Horizon Zero Dawn, and...

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Review

Much like the thought of becoming an actual vampire, there are some things I really like about Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, and some I really don't care for. Developer The Chinese Room has undeniably done a remarkable job breaking out of its typically slow-paced and linear realm to give us a streetlight-soaked, open world Seattle that's enjoyable to explore, with a side of positively exquisite writing and voice acting. But combat never rises much above the level of being merely pretty good, and a lack of payoff for both mechanical and story choices hold this nocturnal sojourn back from greatness. The slice of Seattle that serves as a hub for Bloodlines 2's searching, stalking, and politicking is impressive to behold, though...

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Stranger Things Star Admits 'Everyone Was Pretty Worried' About Wrapping Up the Show Well With Season 5, After Seeing Game of Thrones' Final Season 'T

The fear that Stranger Things might tank its reputation with a dodgy finale was a concern for the show's cast, star Finn Wolfhard has admitted, after seeing Game of Thrones' final season brutally "torn to shreds." Speaking to Time, Wolfhard mentioned the widespread reaction to Game of Thrones' final episodes as an example of how a long-running big-budget TV series can build up enormous expectations for its hotly anticipated climax — then spark enormous backlash after failing to deliver. Negative reaction to Game of Thrones' final season still dominates discussion around the show, following widespread criticism of its plot, pacing and sudden character developments. Many fans blamed the uneven final season on the series' creators...

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Battlefield 6 Recently Patched Conquest Mode to Make the Matches Shorter, the Community Complained, and Now the Developers Have Reversed the Decision

The developers of Battlefield 6 have reversed course on controversial changes to Conquest mode after a backlash from players. Battlefield Studios had reduced ticket sizes for the large-scale Conquest multiplayer game mode to ensure matches “finish at a more natural pace.” To achieve this, Battlefield Studios reduced ticket sizes – which essentially represent each team's available reinforcements – from 1,000 tickets to a unique ticket goal for each map. But players were unconvinced that the reduced ticket requirements would make Battlefield 6 a better experience, and called for a return to 1,000-ticket matches and longer games. Now, Battlefield 6 has done just that. “We've heard your feedback about the recent reduction of Conquest...

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Battlefield 6 Dev Increases XP Gain, Addresses Progression Complaints, and Targets XP Farms Taking Up Server Space

Battlefield 6 developer Battlefield Studios has addressed XP and progression complaints by making a number of key changes to the game. In an update to players, the developer said it was aware of the concerns on progression and “community experiences” that have bubbled up in the week since Battlefield 6’s explosive launch. “We’ve heard your feedback around the pace of progression, especially how long it can take to unlock hardware such as gadgets, and weapon attachments,” Battlefield Studios said. “We know progression is an important part of feeling rewarded for your time on the battlefield. As initial steps, we are working on the following changes to progression and how it feels as you play: The XP gained from match completion and...

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Silent Hill 2 Remake Sales Hit 2.5 Million as Franchise Surpasses 10 Million

A little over a year since Konami relaunched its long-dead Silent Hill horror series with the superb Silent Hill 2 Remake, the publisher has provided a sales update, confirming that it's now up to 2.5 million worldwide. That's up from the 1 million copies Silent Hill remake sold in less than a week from launch. The updated milestone now means the 26-year-old series itself has surpassed 10 million units shipped, despite lying dormant for over a decade. As reported by Gematsu, the news came via a Konami News video report which primarily discussed its most recent release, Silent Hill f, which similarly debuted to a positive reception last month. At the beginning of the report, a text pop up says: "Silent Hill series has shipped over 10...

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'I Did Not Walk Away': Former Assassin's Creed Boss Says 'Ubisoft Asked Me to Step Aside' After 15 Years Working on the Franchise

Former Assassin's Creed boss Marc-Alexis Côté has made clear that his shock exit from Ubisoft was not his decision. In a post on LinkedIn, Côté said he bore "no resentment," but wanted to make clear to former colleagues and fans that he had not quit the Assassin's Creed franchise after 15 years of his own free will. Côté's departure, announced earlier this week, came as a surprise following the successful launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows, one of a list of games Côté previously helped announce as part of a big new era for the franchise. On Tuesday this week, Ubisoft staff were told Côté was leaving via an internal email, seen by IGN, that gave little explanation for his departure. Instead, it stated that Vantage Studios, the new...

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Marvel Rivals' First Ever PvE Mode Is Based on the Marvel Zombies Disney+ Show

Marvel Rivals' first ever PvE mode drops on October 23, 2025, and it's based on the Marvel Zombies Disney+ TV show. "The city's burning, the infected are rising — and it's up to you to hold the line," the team teased. "Get a sneak peek now, and stay tuned for the official trailer coming soon!" In the video, below, Marvel Studios' head of streaming, television, and animation Brad Winderbaum sat down with Marvel Games' executive producer Danny Koo to explain that Marvel Rivals is teaming up with Marvel Animation "to bring you our first-ever PvE mode: Zombie Mode." In this Marvel Zombies-inspired mode, you'll get to play as Thor, Blade, Magik, Jeff, and the Punisher, taking on "endless waves of zombies." You'll have to survive the...

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Flashbang: Battlefield 6 Lighting Is So Bright That Players Feel Like They Have to Fight the Sun

As players continue to deploy into Battlefield 6 multiplayer to try out its many maps, modes, and guns, they are finding a new enemy to fight: the sun. The millions of players who have checked out EA and Battlefield Studios’ latest large-scale FPS in its first week since launch have been hit by lights so bright they feel like they are being “flash-banged." It’s an issue affecting every class from Engineers to Recon, especially when exiting a building or, even worse, aiming down sights (ADS) while looking outside from the inside of a structure. “It's my main issue right now,” one Reddit user commented. “It actually gives me a headache. Footage of the issues plaguing Battlefield 6 players is hard to ignore, and we here at IGN have...

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Dead Space Creator Glen Schofield Thinks the Games Industry is “Broken, Beaten, and Battered”

In an impassioned end to his keynote address on the opening day of Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show in Bangkok, Dead Space creator and industry veteran Glen Schofield has declared that the games industry is in dire need of fixing, and he believes he knows just how to go about it. “We need to fix the gaming industry right now,” said Schofield to a room of games industry professionals. “It's broken. It's beaten, it's battered, our developers are battered, they've been taking it on the chin for the last couple of years. We need to bring it back to what it was, right? Instead of all this negativity.” The first and arguably most controversial step to take in Schofield’s opinion, is for the games industry to widely embrace the use of...

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The Crew 2 Offline Mode Now Available

A new offline mode for Ubisoft’s The Crew 2 is available now, which will allow owners to play the racing MMO offline if desired. The functionality – dubbed Hybrid Mode – has been explained in full on the publisher’s website. According to Ubisoft, Hybrid Mode gives us the “freedom to choose” how we want to play The Crew 2. That is, online mode (which is “the original experience as it was designed from the start, complete with multiplayer features, leaderboards, summits, and community sharing”) or offline mode (which the publisher describes as “a new experience”). “Whether you’re looking to preserve your progression for the future or simply enjoy the freedom of playing without a connection, Hybrid Mode ensures The Crew 2 remains...

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AU Deals: Big Price Drops Across All Platforms – Here’s What’s Worth Grabbing

Thank your own personal deity (possibly Raiden) it's Friday! I've gone and found some great bargains to round out your week and make your days off amazing. Whether you're hunting dragons, chasing ghosts, or assembling Hogwarts brick by brick, there's something worth snagging before these bargains vanish. Contents Retro Nintendo Xbox PlayStation PC PC Gear LEGO This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I'm celebrating the 22nd bday of Animal Crossing. This was it, campers, the OG concept that somehow pivoted from a failed 64DD dungeon-crawler RPG to a non-linear life sim where Nintendo warned me about the soul-crush of mortgages. Be that as it may, this game delighted almost everybody at the time (personally, I was sold by the fishing and...

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Action RPG Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE Releasing New Demo at TwitchCon

The November 17 release date on Steam and Xbox PC for action RPG Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE is quickly approaching, and to celebrate, it will have a booth at TwitchCon in San Diego this week where players can try out a new demo and win special merch. Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE lets you step into the world of the massively popular Solo Leveling franchise, centering on protagonist Sung Jinwoo. It’s been built for PC and console (it’s scheduled to release on consoles in 2026) and includes the original story along with new adventures that are exclusive to the game. If you’re not familiar with the series, it takes place in a world where people with supernatural abilities known as Hunters must protect mankind from a never-ending...

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Patch 1.0.28954 Adds Fresh Fixes, New Simplified Chinese Translation Following Backlash

Hollow Knight: Silksong post-launch support continues again today with patch version 1.0.28954, now available via the game's Steam public beta branch. This update's key feature is a "basic implementation" of a new Simplified Chinese translation, following an earlier backlash to the game's initial Chinese language support included at launch that led to a spate of negative Steam reviews, and a subsequent pledge by Silksong developer Team Cherry to improve the feature. After that blowback, it feels like Silksong developer Team Cherry is taking a cautious approach to the rollout of this fresh translation, with the studio now inviting further feedback from players using the Simplified Chinese translation to provide feedback on its clarity...

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Crimson Desert: How the Golden Star Dragon Boss Was Created

Bosses are woven into the fabric of Crimson Desert’s world. Judging by the many, many different ones we’ve now seen across multiple hands-on demos and videos, it appears that they’re frequently a showstopping spectacle that puts all of your abilities to the test. One such headline attraction is Golden Star, a monstrous mechanical dragon that we fought at the Seoul offices of developer Pearl Abyss in preparation for this month’s IGN First. If you watched our last gameplay video, you’ll have already seen this mighty boss in action, but here we’re going to take you behind the scenes to show you how it was designed, all the way from the sound of its beating wings to the method of its downfall. It’s safe to say that Crimson Desert’s...

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Battlefield 6 Has Brought Absolute Cinema Back to Multiplayer

Capturing the point is the backbone of many multiplayer games, and it’s often the most exciting moment of a match. It’s when Zarya drops a Graviton Surge that glues the entire enemy team together, ready to be obliterated by D.Va’s Self-Destruct. Or when your Super gauge finally fills and you’re able to unleash your Guardian’s point-clearing powers. Or when you unlock the perfect Killstreak that rains down a warehouse-worth of munitions, obliterating the opposition seconds before they can capture the zone. But no one does capture points like Battlefield. I recently played a Conquest match of Battlefield 6 that saw a point on Operation Firestorm gradually attacked and seized over a couple of minutes. At first it was just on-foot...

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Battlefield 6 Sold 'Record Shattering' 7 Million Copies in 3 Days, Giving EA's Shooter Franchise Its Best Ever Launch

It's official: the release of Battlefield 6 has been a huge success, with an enormous 7 million copies sold over the game's first three days. Simply put, it's the franchise's best launch ever. A triumphant press release today from EA describes Battlefield 6's arrival as "record-shattering," "explosive" and — in the words of Battlefield boss Vince Zampella — "momentous." "We never take moments like this for granted, so I want to express our sincere gratitude to our global Battlefield Studios and passionate community that has helped get us to this point," Zampella said. "We appreciate you joining us for Battlefield 6's momentous launch. We have so much more to come in the weeks ahead." Some more stats from Battlefield 6's opening...

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'I Can Save You $30-40 Million on the Idea I Have' — Dead Space Creator Glen Schofield 'Already Making Calls' About Dead Space 4 Now EA Has New Owners

Could Dead Space return now EA has new owners? That's what Glen Schofield, the creator of the series, is hoping to make a reality. EA apparently isn’t interested in a new sequel, but the veteran game director is optimistic the sci-fi survival horror series isn’t permanently lost in space. After he delivered the opening keynote address at this week’s Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show in Bangkok, IGN caught up with Schofield and asked him if he thought there was any future for the Dead Space series. Schofield, who helped create the original Dead Space while working as the executive producer at EA Redwood Shores in 2008, didn’t play a part in the creation of Dead Space 2 in 2011 or Dead Space 3 in 2013, but he did go on to create a...

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Star Wars Eclipse Developer Quantic Dream Announces Free-To-Play Multiplayer Game Spellcasters Chronicles in Drastic Departure From Single-Player Stor

Quantic Dream, the developer of narrative-based single-player games such as Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls and Detroit: Become Human, has announced its first ever multiplayer project. Spellcasters Chronicles will be a drastic departure for the studio, as a free-to-play competitive team-based 3v3 action strategy game set to launch in closed beta via Steam before the end of this year. Today, Quantic Dream boss David Cage confirmed the studio would still work on single-player projects, including its long-gestating Star Wars Eclipse. But the company will now operate as a multi-project studio, Cage said, with Spellcasters Chronicles its first attempt at a multiplayer title. An official reveal trailer lies just below: "Stepping into a new...

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's Collector's Edition Just Got a Surprising Discount at Amazon

There are few games as revered as the original Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. This prequel entry in the stealth-action series transported players back to the height of Cold War espionage to prevent nuclear armageddon, and the PS2 game still holds up today through its themes and memorable boss fights. But, thankfully, there’s an easier way to play this adventure nowadays, too, since Konami released Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater back in August - a fun remake that brings everything up to an incredible new visual standard. And, just a couple of months on, the game’s Collector’s Edition has gotten a surprising discount at Amazon, with the stacked box coming in at $168.85 - down from the original $199.99 list price. Snake Eater’s...

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Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden 2004 Creator Tomonobu Itagaki Dies Aged 58, Fans React to Final Message: 'I Am Proud to Say That I Followed My Beliefs

Japanese video game developer Tomonobu Itagaki has died aged 58. Itagaki, best known for creating the Dead or Alive series and for reviving the Ninja Gaiden franchise in 2004, issued a post on Facebook hours before his death was confirmed. James Mielke, co-founder of Tigertron and BitSummit, took to social media to say: “RIP, senpai. You will always be a ninja.” “Today I lost someone who was truly like a brother to me,” Mielke said. “I am gutted to the core. I guess I can say so now that it's on his Facebook page. He even listed himself as my actual brother on Facebook. Anyone who knows me knows how close we were. RIP, senpai. You will always be a ninja.” Tekken chief Katsuhiro Harada posted on X / Twitter to express his...

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2K Reaffirms Support for Project Ethos, Names Apex Legends Executive Producer as Head of 31st Union

2K has reaffirmed its support for 3rd-person action roguelike shooter Project Ethos, and has appointed the former executive producer for Apex Legends as the new studio head of developer 31st Union. This news was shared with employees today in a town hall followed by an internal memo, the latter of which was shared with IGN by 2K. The memo, written by 2K president David Ismailer, states that Ben Brinkman will take over as studio head of 31st Union beginning Monday, October 20. Brinkman will oversee Project Ethos development as the game is "reimagined" "with a renewed vision" after the game's 2024 playtests revealed a need for "a more distinct identity." Here's an excerpt from the memo: Brinkman joins 31st Union directly from EA...

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Mouse: P.I. For Hire Gameplay Trailer Highlights Hand-Drawn Visuals Ahead of New Deep Dive Presentation | IGN Fall Fan Fest 2025

Publisher PlaySide and developer Fumi Games showed up for IGN Fall Fan Fest 2025 to premiere a behind-the-scenes gameplay trailer for its black-and-white boomer shooter, Mouse: P.I. For Hire. The minute-long video takes a peek behind the curtain to show fans how Fumi utilized hand-drawn visuals to create a stylized FPS that looks like a mix of Cuphead, Doom, and old-school Disney cartoons. It comes with an updated look at Mouse: P.I. For Hire’s many locations, characters, and weapons that call back to shows of the ‘20s and ‘30s ahead of its yet-to-be-announced 2025 release date for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S. “It’s hand-crafted entertainment full of love, made for real people...

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Metro Rivals: New York – Dovetail’s New Train Simcade Game Announced | IGN Fall Fan Fest 2025

Dovetail Games, perhaps best known as the developer and publisher of the Train Sim World series of video games, announced a brand-new title at IGN Fan Fest 2025: Fall Edition– and it’s unlike anything they’ve released before. Metro Rivals: New York is “an innovative and genre-defying subway simcade game” set to release in early 2026. In the game, “players step into a near-future New York City where the subway system has been carved into 10 fiercely contested districts.” In addition to its single-player campaign, Metro Rivals: New York includes a PvP mode where up to four players can compete online or with friends. Drivers can “race to stop at designated platforms,” and are “scored on their ability to handle their train with...

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