Capcom Promises New Mega Man on Consoles

After fans were told not to expect a new game in the Mega Man series to coincide with the franchise's 25th anniversary this year, many were worried that this signalled Capcom had no plans to expand upon the series any further. Thankfully, in a new interview the company has revealed this isn't the case.

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I can say with certainty that you’ve not seen the last of the Blue Bomber on consoles and handhelds.

Speaking with Nintendo Power (via Siliconera), Capcom USA senior vice president Christian Svensson explained that we'd be seeing a lot more of the Blue Bomber in future on both handhelds and, interestingly, consoles too.

He explained, "I can say with certainty that you’ve not seen the last of the Blue Bomber on consoles and handhelds, and, with luck, we’ll be celebrating his 50th anniversary, including all of the games you’re going to enjoy over the next 25 years.

"That said, an issue we’ve had in the past has been talking about games and announcing them before we’re certain they’re going to come out, which unfortunately has lead to profound disappointment for many fans. So for now, I’m going to have to stay mum about any details."

The last game to be released in the series was Mega Man 10 back in 2010 on XBLA, PSN and WiiWare.

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Capcom Promises New Mega Man on Consoles

After fans were told not to expect a new game in the Mega Man series to coincide with the franchise's 25th anniversary this year, many were worried that this signalled Capcom had no plans to expand upon the series any further. Thankfully, in a new interview the company has revealed this isn't the case.

“

I can say with certainty that you’ve not seen the last of the Blue Bomber on consoles and handhelds.

Speaking with Nintendo Power (via Siliconera), Capcom USA senior vice president Christian Svensson explained that we'd be seeing a lot more of the Blue Bomber in future on both handhelds and, interestingly, consoles too.

He explained, "I can say with certainty that you’ve not seen the last of the Blue Bomber on consoles and handhelds, and, with luck, we’ll be celebrating his 50th anniversary, including all of the games you’re going to enjoy over the next 25 years.

"That said, an issue we’ve had in the past has been talking about games and announcing them before we’re certain they’re going to come out, which unfortunately has lead to profound disappointment for many fans. So for now, I’m going to have to stay mum about any details."

The last game to be released in the series was Mega Man 10 back in 2010 on XBLA, PSN and WiiWare.

Luke Karmali is IGN's UK Editorial Assistant. You too can revel in mediocrity by following him on IGN and on Twitter.

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Firefly: Browncoats Unite on Science Channel

The time has come, my fellow Browncoats. After months of hype from their tenth anniversary panels at San Diego and New York Comic-Con, the cast and crew of Firefly will reunite once more for Firefly: Browncoats Unite, a special televised event on Science Channel.

This 60-minute special will feature creator Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion and the rest of the Serenity crew as they provide the complete oral history on the franchise that began a decade ago. On November 11 at 10pm ET/PT, fans will be treated to secrets from the set, exclusive cast interviews and footage from this year's massive SDCC panel that dominated the convention.

Joining Whedon and Fillion are cast members Sean Maher, Summer Glau, Adam Baldwin, Morena Baccarin, Alan Tudyk, Gina Torres and Jewel Staite, as well as executive producer Tim Minear and executive story editor Jose Molina. In honor of this gathering, Science Channel was able to recreate the set of Serenity, parts and all.

"When Science Channel began airing Firefly in 2011, we immediately realized that these fans are a subculture united by a unique and fanatical passion for the series,” says Debbie Adler Myers, GM and Executive VP of Science Channel. "Our goal is to present them the series they love, but in a totally new and surprising way."

The network's Saturday extravaganza begins at 7am ET/PT with an all-day marathon of the 14-episode series. Later that evening at 8pm, the final two episodes will be enhanced and presented as Firefly: Special Edition, which will offer viewers additional insight into the inner workings of the series with behind-the-scenes info.

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Warner Bros. Turns 90, Gives Wizard of Oz 3D Release

Just as Universal Studios is winding down their impressive 100th Anniversary celebration, Warner Bros. is starting their 90th Anniversary in 2013.

Warner Bros. announced their new 90th Anniversary logo today, and with it they also announced three massive box sets, not to mention their intentions to convert the beloved classic, The Wizard of Oz, into 3D. Take a look at the new logo:

The 3D version of The Wizard Oz is slated to arrive sometime next year, around September or October. No word just yet whether this post-conversion will see a theatrical release or just Blu-ray 3D.

Warner Home Video also announced a slew of box sets in anticipation for their 90th Anniversary, including a 100-film DVD collection and 50-film Blu-ray collection, out January 29, 2013. Both limited edition sets will have a suggested retail of $597.92 and feature lobby cards and a collectible poster. There will be UltraViolet cloud streaming digital copy of each included film. The sets will also include two documentaries, "Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot" as well as another documentary, "The Warner Bros. Lot Tour."

You can pre-order the Blu-ray or DVD box sets on Amazon. Both are currently selling $418.54.

More about the documentaries, according to the press release, "Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot is a full-length documentary that features some of Warner Bros.’ top talent and executives giving an inside look at the history of the studio. In on-the-lot interviews, stars including Clint Eastwood, Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman, Martin Sheen, along with current and former studio toppers Barry Meyer, Alan Horn, Bob Daly, and Terry Semel, and others, recount personal reflections and anecdotes about their experiences at the studio. Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot was produced by documentarian Gary Khammar (It’s So Audrey! A Style Icon) and producer Bill Gerber (Gran Torino).

Now, for the first time, home viewers can take the hugely popular Warner Bros Studio VIP Tour in this new documentary produced exclusively for the 90th Anniversary collections. In The Warner Bros. Lot Tour, an official WB Lot Tour Guide gives guests a “virtual” tram ride (of what some 200,000 annual visitors experience) — an extraordinary opportunity to see first-hand where movie magic happens at the world’s busiest motion picture and television studio. Unlike a theme park, the Tour represents a rare and intimate “behind-the-scenes” look at real Hollywood, winding through back lot streets, sound stages, sets and craft shops."

The collections will contain the following films:

The Best of Warner Bros. 100 Film DVD Collection:

The Broadway Melody (1929)

Cimarron (1931)

The Public Enemy (1931)

Grand Hotel (1932)

42nd Street (1933)

Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)

A Night at the Opera (1935)

The Great Ziegfeld (1936)

The Life of Emile Zola (1937

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

Dark Victory (1939)

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Gone with the Wind (1939)

The Philadelphia Story (1940)

Citizen Kane (1941)

The Maltese Falcon (1941)

Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)

Mrs. Miniver (1942)

Casablanca (1942)

Gaslight (1944)

Anchors Aweigh (1945)

Mildred Pierce (1945)

The Big Sleep (1946)

The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

A Streetcar Named Desire: The Original Director’s Version (1951)

An American in Paris (1951)

Singin’ in the Rain (1952)

A Star Is Born (1954)

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

East of Eden (1955)

Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

The Searchers (1956)

Giant (1956)

Around the World in 80 Days (1956)

A Face in the Crowd (1957)

Gigi (1958)

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)

North by Northwest (1959)

Ben-Hur (1959)

How the West Was Won (1962)

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)

Viva Las Vegas (1964)

Doctor Zhivago (1965)

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)

The Dirty Dozen (1967)

Cool Hand Luke (1967)

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Bullitt (1968)

The Wild Bunch: The Original Director’s Cut (1969)

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Dirty Harry (1971)

A Clockwork Orange (1971)

Cabaret (1972)

Enter the Dragon (1973)

The Exorcist: Extended Director’s Cut (1973)

Blazing Saddles (1974)

Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)

All the President’s Men (1976)

Superman: The Movie (1978)

The Shining (1980)

Caddyshack (1980)

Clash of the Titans (1981)

Chariots of Fire (1981)

The Outsiders (1983)

National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)

Risky Business (1983)

The Right Stuff (1983)

Amadeus: Director’s Cut (1984)

The Goonies (1985)

The Color Purple (1985)

Lethal Weapon (1987)

Full Metal Jacket (1987)

Batman (1989)

Driving Miss Daisy (1989)

GoodFellas (1990)

Unforgiven (1992)

The Bodyguard (1992)

The Fugitive (1993)

Natural Born Killers: The Director’s Cut (1994)

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)

Seven (1995)

L.A. Confidential (1997)

The Matrix (1999)

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

The Notebook (2004)

Million Dollar Baby (2004)

The Departed (2006)

300 (2007)

The Dark Knight (2008)

The Hangover (2009)

The Blind Side (2009)

Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Inception (2010)

Best of Warner Bros. 50 Film Blu-ray Collection:

Grand Hotel (1932)

Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Gone with the Wind (1939)

The Maltese Falcon (1941)

Mrs. Miniver (1942)

Casablanca (1942)

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

A Streetcar Named Desire: The Original Restored Version (1951)

An American in Paris (1951)

Singin’ in the Rain (1952)

Gigi (1958)

North by Northwest (1959)

Ben-Hur (1959)

How the West Was Won (1962)

Doctor Zhivago (1965)

Cool Hand Luke (1967)

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Bullitt (1968)

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Dirty Harry (1971)

A Clockwork Orange (1971)

The Exorcist: Extended Director’s Cut (1973)

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)

Superman: The Movie (1978)

The Shining (1980)

Chariots of Fire (1981)

Risky Business (1983)

Amadeus: Director’s Cut (1984)

The Color Purple (1985)

Lethal Weapon (1987)

Full Metal Jacket (1987)

Driving Miss Daisy (1989)

GoodFellas (1990)

Unforgiven (1992)

The Bodyguard (1992)

Natural Born Killers: The Director’s Cut (1994)

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

The Matrix (1999)

Million Dollar Baby (2004)

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

The Departed (2006)

The Dark Knight (2008)

The Hangover (2009)

The Blind Side (2009)

Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Inception (2010)

Warner Bros. also plans to bring home a smaller 20-film DVD collection, as well as numerous themed-collections including a 40-film Clint Eastwood collection, a Best of Superman collection (combining live action television and animated television shows in one collection), a Best of Warner Animation collection and more!

Be on the lookout for more news regarding The Wizard of Oz, as well as the Warner Bros. 90th Anniversary celebration!

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EVE Online Retribution Announced, Detailed

Chances are you've probably read more about EVE Online than you've played it. Approaching its 10-year anniversary, the spaceship-filled MMO from CCP Games has only grown each year, and the team predicts that 2013 will be their biggest yet with the free upcoming expansion EVE Online: Retribution.

Retribution is CCP's attempt to make EVE a bit more approachable, as well as update systems that just aren't working all that well. Most notably, the team is changing up the Bounty Hunting and Crimewatch systems. The new bounty system will allow players to not only place marks on users, but also corporations and alliances. The Crimewatch system will now have very easy-to-understand symbols that show you what level of crime you've committed and tell you the consequences at a glance. Additionally, Crimewatch is being redesigned so that there are less loopholes for players to commit crimes and then take actions that game the intended system. CCP loves emergent gameplay, but they really want Retribution to emphasize the idea that every action has a tangible consequence.

Other changes coming in the December 4th expansion are tweaks to the Factional Warfare system, revamped art and graphics for ships, a new mining frigate, four new destroyers (one for each faction), NPC AI improvements, better UI, a "Weapon Safety" feature that will prevent new players from accidentally committing crimes and the opening up of some of the studio's CREST API to see what users can do with it. CCP also wants to do some rebalancing, with boosts to early warfare, as well as improvements to the role and progression systems for ships.

Anthony Gallegos is an Editor on IGN's PC team. He enjoys scaring the crap out of himself with horror games and then releasing some steam in shooters like Blacklight and Tribes. You can follow him on Twitter and on IGN.

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John Carpenter's Halloween Will Return to Theaters

In anticipation of the slasher classic's 35th anniversary next year, director John Carpenter's Halloween will be re-released into theaters this October. The announcement was made at Halloween's official Facebook page.

In addition, Justin Beahm's new mini-documentary You Can't Kill the Bogeyman: 35 Years of Halloween will screen before the film. More details on the re-release will be posted down the line at Michel Myers' official site.

Thanks to Shock Till You Drop for the heads-up!

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Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom #2 Preview

The 30th anniversary of the Golden Age throwback success the Rocketeer is still in full swing, and IDW Publishing is celebrating by putting one of the best creative teams in comics -- Mark Waid and Chris Samnee -- on Cliff Secord's first long form adventure in years.

Read our review of Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom #1!

Hitting on Wednesday, Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom #2 is teasing the unmasking of Cliff to the public, which would obviously be a bad thing for our hapless hero.

Joey is IGN's Comics Editor and a comic book creator himself. Follow Joey on Twitter, or find him on IGN. He loves superhero pets so hard.

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Square Reveals Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Collection

Final Fantasy’s 25th anniversary celebration is in full effect over in Japan, and a rather interesting tidbit was revealed leading up to the main event. Andriasang reports that Square Enix will be releasing something called the Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Ultimate Box, which includes the 13 core Final Fantasy games in one handy compilation.

The games in the collection include the following:

• Final Fantasy (PSone)
• Final Fantasy II (PSone)
• Final Fantasy III (PSP)
• Final Fantasy IV (PSone)
• Final Fantasy V (PSone)
• Final Fantasy VI (PSone)
• Final Fantasy VII (PSone)
• Final Fantasy VIII (PSone)
• Final Fantasy IX (PSone)
• Final Fantasy X (PS2)
• Final Fantasy XI (PS2)
• Final Fantasy XII (PS2)
• Final Fantasy XIII (PS3)

It was initially unclear if Square Enix would actually be releasing PSone discs (and PSP UMDs) along with PS2 and PS3 discs, but according to its listing on Square Enix’s website, it appears that is the case. All told, the collection will contain 21 discs (18 PSone, 3 PS2, 1 PS3) and a single UMD.

It will also include a “special anniversary video disc,” a soundtrack spanning two discs and more.

The collection reportedly costs ¥35,000, or $447. It comes out in Japan on September 30th. Whether or not it will be released anywhere else remains to be seen.

Colin Moriarty is an IGN PlayStation editor. You can follow him on Twitter and IGN and learn just how sad the life of a New York Islanders and New York Jets fan can be.

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IGN UK Podcast #151: Metal Gear Me

New Metal Gear Solid! New Metal Gear Solid! Listen all about it.

On this week's podcast we talk about all the news that came out of the exciting 25th Anniversary event held by Konami this week, from Ground Zeroes to the movie adaptation to, erm, the social game.

On this week's podcast, we also get round to talking about:

Layton's last hurrah

Kratos takes on the big screen

Joss Whedon's brand new S.H.I.E.L.D.

If you want to catch up with the Metal Gear news ahead of this week's podcast, watch Luke in the video below being all informative (and Welsh):

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Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes Unveiled

It seems the Metal Gear game fans have been waiting for has been finally announced at Konami's Metal Gear 25th Anniversary event: Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes.

Moments after attendees began to report on Twitter that they had just seen something they were not permitted to post about, several guests at the event begun posting references to the new game on Twitter. Many of these posts were hastily deleted within minutes, but according to attendees Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes is an open-world game and was reportedly demoed on current-gen PC.

The game is running on the new FOX Engine and has left attendees amazed.

It is not known when Konami will reveal the Ground Zeroes to the rest of the world.

Earlier this week, during the latest Kojima Productions podcast, Kojima Productions' Chris Johns claimed announcements made at the Metal Gear 25th Anniversary event would "shake" the industry.

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Metal Gear Solid Social Ops for Smartphones Revealed

A new Metal Gear title for smartphones has been announced at Konami's Metal Gear 25th Anniversary event this evening.

Social Ops for GREE, a leading mobile social gaming network worldwide, is being built with the Unity Engine and is fully 3D.

GREE CEO Yoshikazu Tanaka was on hand to announce the game himself and confirmed a worldwide release, as reported by andriasang.com.

It's due in fall/winter in Japan and will playable at this year's Tokyo Game Show.

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Metal Gear Movie Announced

A Metal Gear movie has been announced at Konami's Metal Gear 25th Anniversary event, in association with Columbia Pictures.

Avi Arad (X-Men, Iron Man, The Amazing Spider-Man) will be producing and was on stage at the event.

"For many years I fought to bring comics to theaters - and video games are the comics of today," Arad said.

There are no further details at this point.

2012 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Metal Gear series; the 'Tactical Espionage Action' series was first launched on MSX back in 1987.

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Universal 100th Anniversary Collection Headed to BD, DVD

For the past year, Universal Studios has been celebrating their 100th anniversary, with big releases like The Sting, Jaws, E.T., To Kill a Mockingbird and many, many more.

Culminating this impressive anniversary release schedule is the Universal 100th Anniversary Collection, out on Blu-ray and DVD November 6, 2012. This massive box set that will collect some of Universal's most memorable films, spanning the studio's first 100 years.

From the official press release, "The collection features a selection of 25 unforgettable films that helped shape the legacy of one of the most successful movie studios of all time. Featuring prestigious Academy Award winners such as To Kill a Mockingbird and The Sting, genre-defining classics like Dracula and Spartacus, captivating storytelling such as Field of Dreams and Do the Right Thing, blockbusters like Jurassic Park and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and pure entertainment with franchises including The Bourne Identity and The Fast and the Furious, these movies continue to have an enduring impact throughout the world. The Universal 100th Anniversary Collection includes an exclusive “100 Years of Universal” 72-Page collector’s book chronicling the history of Universal over the last 100 years including rare photos and memorabilia from the studio’s archives."

Below is a breakdown of all the titles included in the set. Please note the DVD or Blu-ray exclusive titles.

• All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
• Dracula (1931)
• Dracula Spanish (1931) (Blu-ray Collection only)
• Buck Privates (1941)
• Pillow Talk (1959)
• Spartacus (1960)
• To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
• The Birds (1963)
• American Graffiti (1973)
• The Sting (1973)
• Jaws (1975)
• National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)
• E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
• Scarface (1983)
• The Breakfast Club (1985)
• Back to the Future (1985)
• Out of Africa (1985)
• Field of Dreams (1989)
• Do the Right Thing (1989)
• Jurassic Park (1993)
• Schindler's List (1993) (DVD Collection only)
• Apollo 13 (1995)
• The Fast and the Furious (2001)
• The Bourne Identity (2002)
• Mamma Mia! The Movie (2008)
• Despicable Me (2010)

Each Blu-ray will include a 1080p presentation, remasterd lossless audio and hours of bonus content (anamorphic widescreen transfers on DVD, with Dolby Digital audio).

Both the DVD and Blu-ray set features an exclusive bonus DVD with the following content:

"100 Years of Universal"

• The Carl Laemmle Era: Explore the early years of Universal and its founder Carle Laemmle.
• The Lew Wasserman Era: A look at Universal under the visionary leadership of Lew Wasserman.
• Academy Award Winners: A look back at the most honored films in Universal’s history.
• The ‘70s: A look at Universal’s iconic movies and filmmakers during this dynamic decade.
• The ‘80s: Explore Universal’s legacy of groundbreaking movies and filmmakers from this memorable decade.
• The Backlot: A behind-the-scenes look at the movie magic created on the famous Universal Studios lot.
• Unforgettable Characters: Revisit Universal’s most memorable heroes, villains, comedians and screen legends.
• Restoring the Classics: An in-depth look at the intricate process of preserving the studio’s film legacy.

Vintage Cartoons:

• Spooks (1930) – A parody of Universal’s Phantom of the Opera featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
• Merry Old Soul (1933) – Universal’s first Academy Award nominee for Best Short Subject featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
• Wax Works (1934) – A spoof of Universal’s classic monsters featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
• Jolly Little Elves (1934) – A Cartune Classic nominated for Best Short Subject Academy Award.
• Hollywood Bowl (1938) – A Cartune Classic featuring caricatures of some of the most popular Hollywood stars at the time.
• Life Begins for Andy Panda (1939) – Andy Panda in his debut cartoon.
• Knock Knock (1940) – Woody Woodpecker in his debut cartoon.
• Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company ‘B’ (1941) – Academy Award nominee for Best Short Subject based off the song from Buck Privates.
• The Barber of Seville (1944) – Often considered one of the greatest cartoons from this era featuring Woody Woodpecker.
• Musical Moments from Chopin (1947) – Academy Award nominee for Best Short Subject featuring Woody Woodpecker.
• Maw and Paw (1953) – Inspired by the popular “Ma and Pa Kettle” film series.
• Chilly Willy (1953) – Chilly Willy in his debut cartoon.
• Crazy Mixed Up Pup (1955) – Academy Award nominee for Best Short Subject directed by animation legend Tex Avery.
• Sh-h-h-h-h-h (1955) – A Cartune Classic directed by animation legend Tex Avery.

Vintage Shorts:

• Runt Page (1932) – Starring Shirley Temple
• Slide, Babe, Slide (1932) – Starring Babe Ruth
• Cartoonland Mysteries (1936) – Go behind the scenes at the Walter Lantz studios as an Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon is created in this vintage “Going Places” short.

The set also includes a 15-Track CD highlighting score selections from the following titles:

• The Bride of Frankenstein
• Touch of Evil
• Psycho
• Spartacus
• To Kill a Mockingbird
• Airport
• The Sting
• Jaws
• E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
• Scarface
• Back to the Future
• Out of Africa
• Jurassic Park
• Apollo 13
• The Bourne Identity

Suggested retail for this release is set at $349.98 for the Blu-ray set, and $299.98 for the DVD. Amazon has the Blu-ray set currently available for pre-order for $244.99, and $209.99 for the DVD set.

Stay tuned for more news regarding this awesome release!

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