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For 5,268 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 69% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 25% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 78
Highest review score: 100 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Lowest review score: 5 ELEA: Paradigm Shift
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,719 out of 5268
  2. Mixed: 1,308 out of 5268
  3. Negative: 241 out of 5268
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    • 58 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Omega Quintet
    Omega Quintet is a promise that fails to execute, and squanders most its intriguing battle mechanics and interesting characters with over-the-top fan service and rote, trope-filled plots.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Shovel Knight
    Shovel Knight on PlayStation is just as spectacular as it was last year and the extra content, while minor, is a welcome addition to an already awesome game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Space Colony: Steam Edition
    Space Colony is a quirky and charming package that packs focus that previous sim games lack. While it’s clearly getting on in age, it’s still a timeless gem in some regards, and easy to recommend to those who have not yet played it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Crypt of the NecroDancer
    Crypt of the Necrodancer offers just about every feature imaginable, and each one is executed absolutely masterfully. It’s wholly unique and provides a tension found nowhere else, offering up some rhythm to the roguelike genre just as it started to feel like it was getting stale.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
    It’s always somewhat tacky to compare products, but it’s warranted when so very much is borrowed. This game is a bit of a knockoff of the superior Mark of the Ninja.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    JumpJet Rex
    If you are a fan of old school games like Mega Man, this may be the easiest purchase you ever make. JumpJet Rex’s new-school approach to old school platforming, and the addition of the time trial elements and collection itch to scratch, this game is an absolutely must-have.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Charnel House Trilogy
    The Charnel House Trilogy is a great rainy afternoon pulp horror game, with just enough creepy imagery and top-notch atmosphere to mull over in the days after. It ends up feeling like a short, albeit exciting, prologue to a great adventure game.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto V
    Grand Theft Auto V on the PC takes an already amazing game and makes it better. Every aspect just seems sharper and better than previous releases. This is how all ports should be handled.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat X
    Mortal Kombat X improves upon a classic franchise in nearly every way. From its surprisingly impressive story, to its great new characters, to its expansive amount of new content, Mortal Kombat is a must-play for any fans of the series.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dungeons 2
    Come for the dungeon management, stay for goofy minions like Jayzee, Am’Adamss, and Kato.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Son of Nor
    Son of Nor has it’s moments of brilliance where its strengths are realized, but ultimately none of its best elements are developed enough to make them feel meaningful for more than a few hours. Nor isn’t bad, but it’s so uninteresting it can hardly claim to be good.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Neverwinter
    Neverwinter fails to nail the social aspects and adapt to consoles effectively, but it’s still a great solo experience. A solid F2P loot-grind with D&D flavor, but it lacks the social aspects that highlight the MMO genre elsewhere.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Bloodsports.TV
    Bloodsports.TV offers some fresh ideas, but offers too little variance or reason to play long-term. A fun one-off co-op game worth a weekend, but don’t expect it to be a go-to.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Affordable Space Adventures
    Affordable Space Adventures is a great example of a game that takes advantage of everything Wii U has to offer. There are a few drawbacks but this is the best use of the GamePad to date.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    StarDrive 2
    Stardrive 2 is an extremely ambitious title which I’d strongly suggest for fans of compulsively intricate gameplay.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
    The 3D presentation opens up the world of Shulk and his friends into a impressively immersive experience.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Sims 4: Get to Work
    Get to Work is all about the careers of your Sims, and it does it well. It is the first expansion of the Sims 4 and is a great addition worth any Sims fans attention.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
    Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin improves upon Dark Souls 2 in nearly every category, and is the Souls game that current-gen console owners deserve.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Out of the Park Baseball 16
    Out of the Park Baseball 16 is the gold standard of sports simulator games, and can provide gamers with infinite hours of fun and deep gameplay.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    MLB 15: The Show
    There are one or two minor additions that are enjoyable, but the Diamond Dynasty continues to bore despite its overhaul.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pillars of Eternity
    Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity is a love letter to those gamers who remember RPGs of old – when parties were large, adventures were world-sprawling, and you read a book or two worth of words before the world was saved.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype
    I appreciate that Soldner X-2 was released for the Vita and fills a niche for the system. However, it’s still hard to recommend this game except to the most hardcore of shmup fans with a Vita.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    BOXBOY!
    BOXBOY! is a fun puzzle platformer that gets a lot of mileage with a simple concept.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dragon Age: Inquisition - Jaws Of Hakkon
    While Jaws of Hakkon is neither revolutionary or ultimately necessary, it is gorgeous and offers 6-8 hours of gameplay for the price of a solo trip to the movies. The new end-game content fits nicely into the fold, even if it offers very little deviation from the well-established formula.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rack N Ruin
    Rack N Ruin has some clever concepts that ultimately fall short due to moments of extraordinary frustration.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Axiom Verge
    This is concentrated, unfiltered, Super-Nintendo-excellence given the modern treatment, and a landmark indie title.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
    Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is the victory lap that every Borderlands fan will enjoy, and packs a tremendous value into one disc. Some performance issues hold it back from being flawless, but all the ingredients are here to sate your chaotic sweettooth.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Bloodborne
    Bloodborne takes what made Souls amazing in the past, and infuses it with speed, risk-reward play, and a haunting atmosphere. Only a few technical hiccups hold back a masterpiece from Miyazaki and From Software. This is a must-play game for any PS4 owner with a masochistic side.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Resident Evil: Revelations 2
    As a survival horror game, it doesn’t add much to the genre but as a Resident Evil game, it changes up quite a bit of things to keep the series fresh and relevant, which is something it desperately needed.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mario Party 10
    Mario Party 10 is fun at times, but the experience is often dampened by its reliance on luck. The game may have a few redeeming qualities, but its strong random element and lack of compelling minigames makes this installment feel like a step back rather than the gameplay revamp that the series needs.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dreamfall Chapters Book One: Reborn
    Dreamfall Chapters is a strong adventure game, held back only by the required knowledge base for entry. A fascinating game with interwoven tales, beautiful set pieces and believeable protagonists, Dreamfall is going strong and only getting started.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Starships
    It’s a nice distraction and even a good bit of fun depending on how much you enjoy space combat titles, but only if you go in knowing full well that this is a port a mobile game, absent of much the charm and detail we’ve come to expect from Sid Meier titles.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Battlefield Hardline
    Battlefield Hardline has an amazing single player campaign, with some very unique ideas. Where it fails the most is when it quits trying to be different from past installments.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
    Wrong Number is the right call for anyone looking for just more of the same, but some problematic focus on the wrong things keep it from feeling as fresh and exciting as the original. You should still buy the soundtrack, though.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
    No amount of visual updates can mask the fact that Type-0 was clearly never designed to be on consoles. What great ideas it has are buried under a story that’s rendered meaningless and a camera that prevents you from seeing most of them in the first place.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.
    Code Name S.T.E.A.M. blazes ahead with entertaining characters, a robust host of missions, and engaging combat. Just the right amount of difficulty will keep any strategy fan engaged, and collectibles and multiplayer will keep you in long after the credits roll. Nintendo’s IP is going at only one speed: full S.T.E.A.M. ahead.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Far Cry 4: Valley of the Yetis
    Valley of the Yetis has a few issues, the major one being the stripping of all your hard work in the main game, but it is still a ton of fun.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DmC: Devil May Cry Definitive Edition
    While there isn’t a terribly large amount of new content, Ninja Theory’s gritty Universe is excellent enough to warrant a second playthrough.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Ori and the Blind Forest
    Ori and the Blind Forest sets a new standard for the platform/adventure genre, by managing to handily surpass the games that inspired it in terms of storytelling, gameplay, and presentation.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball: Xenoverse
    Dragon Ball Xenoverse is excellent fan-service and has a ton of potential, which makes it frustrating as hell to see it held back by technical issues and repetitious combat.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Tormentum - Dark Sorrow
    Ultimately, Tormentum comes close to forming a great point-and-click adventure in 2015, but the lack of variety in the puzzle design really drags down the whole experience.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
    Mario Vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars is not a bad puzzle platformer, it just doesn’t bring anything new to the table.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Helldivers
    While the maps and enemies could be more varied and interesting, there’s no denying that the gameplay is stellar, rewarding you for working closely with your teammates and punishing you otherwise.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines
    Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines is a masterful retooling of JRPGs before it, and only a handful of problems hold back an otherwise excellent tale of family, honor, and reclaiming what was lost.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ScreamRide
    ScreamRide offers an experience that is fresh, deep and a blast to play. Despite its lack of multiplayer I kept coming back for more to test my creativity and wreak as much havoc as possible.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Hand of Fate
    While Hand of Fate can get aggravating, the novelty and personality oozing through it is undeniably alluring. The game’s simple but satisfying combat and risk versus reward card game will have you coming back for one more hand, waiting for your luck to turn around.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Homeworld Remastered Collection
    Gearbox has set the bar for how to update an old game for a modern audience. The slick new UI, the minor control improvements, and the updated graphics make these two strategy masterpieces into an experience even greater than the originals.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy+
    There’s not enough new material here to warrant an entirely new release and the minor additions would be better suited as DLC.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Resogun: Defenders
    Resogun: Defenders’ emphasis on risk-vs-reward is sure to please fans who love topping their high score. These new modes may be Resogun’s biggest departure yet, but the core experience is still a blast to play.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart
    Regardless, it’s a solid SRPG, and sure to provide Neptunia fans with many hours of content and entertainment.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jungle Rumble: Freedom, Happiness and Bananas
    Keeping the beat in Jungle Rumble is a short but enjoyable experience. Those looking for a quick rhythm or puzzle fix on their Vita will find it here.
    • 32 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    Zombeer
    Zombeer is, in all honestly, a cute idea stiffly marinated in Leisure Suit Larry sensibilities, Duke Nukem- like execution, and Stubs the Zombie inspirations. However, this title succeeds almost only in resurrecting those title’s shortcomings while piling on some of its own.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The Order: 1886
    Literally no game has ever looked this good. It’s strange to even write that, but The Order: 1886 raises the bar so far above its contemporaries that it stands in a class by itself. Joined by a soundtrack that perfects the mood, The Order is a cinematic masterpiece.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Evolve
    Evolve is a brilliant concept that, when matched with the right players, can be a lot of fun to partake in. The many unlocks and well-balanced characters build upon that at every step.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Deathtrap
    Deathtrap is a fun monster-killing, loot collecting, distraction. Unfortunately, it never goes beyond that.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
    The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D is an immensely enjoyable experience.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Cities XXL
    Cities XXL is a unique and innovative city builder that is among the best, but there is not enough new features or content for returning players to justify buying.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Escapists
    The Escapists is an entertaining open-ended puzzler that delivers plenty of challenge for those possessing the patience to overcome it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Grow Home
    Ultimately, Grow Home ends up feeling like a product you really want to love, but is unable to produce the content required to hook your attention.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Witcher Adventure Game
    If you are a fan of the franchise, by all means, consider adding this game to your collection, as it will let you slide into the shoes of some of your favorite characters. For all others, look elsewhere for your adventuring and competitive needs.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
    Monster Hunter 4 has a lot of repetition and grinding, but succeeds at capturing the thrill of the big game hunt like no other game can. If you’re looking for a long-term game with plenty of loot to grind, quests to beat and bosses to kill, this is your game.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Gravity Ghost
    Play Gravity Ghost if you’re looking for a weird, endearing experience that you can lose yourself in for a few hours. Pass on it if you’re looking for something more.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dying Light
    Dying Light features some truly serene moments as you glide from building to building, but once that serenity halts, so does the player’s enjoyment.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation
    While certainly not a terrible release, Sisters Generation doesn’t stray far enough outside the box it lampoons to be considered a good game either. This game is only for dedicated fans of the series, or RPG gamers starving for a new game to fill in the gaps.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Grim Fandango Remastered
    Offer[s] its genuinely-hilarious story for a whole new generation of gamers. While it isn’t the cleanest port ever, it’s a welcome addition to any library — especially at the $14.99 price point.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Grey Goo
    Grey Goo wildly exceeds all expectations for presentation and gameplay. While there are a few issues with cheating and infinite units in single player, the multiplayer is rock solid.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell
    It’s clear that Gat out of Hell is purely fan service. If you liked the lunacy of Saints Row IV, you’ll find more of it here. While it isn’t bringing a great deal of new to the table, that doesn’t prevent it from being a fun ride while it lasts.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    KingsRoad
    A very high quality free-to-play game, but free-to-play all the same.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Resident Evil HD Remaster
    The definitive way to experience the forefather of the survival horror genre. There may be some elements that are frustratingly outdated but the game is still terrifying and plenty of fun to play.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    Funk of Titans
    Funk of the Titans is a game with its heart in the right place, but repetitively boring gameplay and QTE’s keep the charm from winning out in the end.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Elite: Dangerous
    Elite may not be a masterpiece, but it is a great return to a genre that’s been long irrelevant.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Destiny: The Dark Below
    In the end The Dark Below has some great ideas and adds to an already solid game, but what it adds does not seem to be worth 20 dollars.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Lords of the Black Sun
    From diplomacy to war, there are far better games to occupy your time in this genre even if some are getting on in age.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    The Crew
    The Crew is a game filled with missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Talos Principle
    The Talos Principle is one of the most brilliant and engaging puzzle games ever made, with a fantastic and contemplative story that isn’t afraid to ask difficult questions. It’s a masterpiece.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
    Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris’s new mechanics and graphical improvements make it a must-have for any couch co-op fan.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
    Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a complete and utter masterpiece, and not playing it should be considered a criminal offense in the gaming community.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pokemon Omega Ruby
    Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire is a good remake, but new features and graphical updates make it a hard sell for those who have already invested many hours in the originals.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
    Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire is a good remake, but new features and graphical updates make it a hard sell for those who have already invested many hours in the originals.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX
    It’s definitely an upgrade on the originals, but it’s also a rehash rather then a remaster.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    WWE 2K15
    The WWE 2K series has experienced a very rough transition to the “next generation” of consoles. After two straight years of solid releases in WWE 13 and 2K14, Yukes has hit a wall.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is a fun puzzle-platformer with a huge amount of polish. The camera angles can sometimes get in the way of its greatness, but Toad’s first solo adventure is absolutely a memorable one.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
    LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is a worth addition to the LEGO Batman series, but while all that is good about these games has returned, all of the glaring issues with the series are worse than ever.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rollers of the Realm
    It’s an enormously fun and creative take on two genres you would never think to see in bed together. The gameplay is tight and responsive, the boards are intricate and clever, and the splendid voice acting is an added delight.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor
    Warlords of Draenor is the pinnacle of a game we’ve been playing for over 10 years now. It’s absolutely the most polished version, with stunningly beautiful world design and a wonderful soundtrack that will fill you with awe during the course of your adventure.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
    The overall experience has a trim and polish that is exceptional even by Nintendo’s standards, and while there are a few nitpicks that longtime fans of the series might find, it’s hard to argue against this being the best game in the series to date.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Far Cry 4
    There was heavy skepticism arising when it comes to Ubisoft Montreal being able to top Far Cry 3. Not only was Far Cry 3 a very impressive game with excellent gameplay, it was not even two years ago when it hit store shelves. Despite that, Far Cry 4 tops Far Cry 3 in every single way imaginable.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rocksmith 2014 Edition
    We had a lot of praise for Rocksmith 2014 on previous gen, and it’s transition to new platforms has only improved on that.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This War of Mine
    This War of Mine is one of the most emotionally investing games I’ve played in years, and it doesn’t need a complex set of gameplay systems to be what it is… a great game, and a deep piece of art on the horrors of war.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
    While Persona Q’s story may be meaningless on its own, the dungeon crawling and strategic battle system are great challenges with an excellent cast to keep you company.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Rogue
    Assassin’s Creed Rogue doesn’t do anything particularly innovative or different, but it builds on the fantastic ideas Black Flag brought to the table and adds a bit of its own flair. It’s a shame it’s been relegated to last-gen hardware though–here’s hoping it’ll get a chance to stretch out its legs.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    LittleBigPlanet 3
    LittleBigPlanet 3 is worthy successor to the LBP series and a solid continuation of what made the first and second games such a hit with critics and gamers alike.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    ZEN Pinball 2: South Park: Super-Sweet Pinball
    If you’re a fan of the show, then you owe it to yourself to give these tables a shot — you won’t be disappointed.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Valkyria Chronicles
    The strong story and gameplay remains intact, despite some small hiccups.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto V
    While the narrative leaves a bit to be desired, Grand Theft Auto V on the PlayStation 4 is a technical marvel, a masterclass in world building, and absolutely worth exploring again.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dungeon of the Endless
    Dungeon of the Endless is a challenging and rewarding game that allows you to learn and grow with it. The more time you put in, the more enjoyment you will find.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    MX Vs ATV: Supercross
    It’s not surprising that MX vs ATV Supercross was released as a budget title. The amount of gameplay and unlockable content is good, but it is hard to drive your way through all of the necessary tracks without getting a bit bored.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Chariot
    Chariot is a fun, albeit slow-paced platformer with a refreshing art style and interesting concept.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Unity
    Unity’s predictable narrative and constant technical quibbles mar what would otherwise be a solid entry in the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Come for the side-content and co-op, but don’t expect any important revelations here.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Dragon Age: Inquisition
    Dragon Age Inquisition has raised the bar for storytelling. It’s the sort of game you think you have figured out after a few hours, but time and time again it’ll surprise you. With a rebuilt combat system, an open and inviting world, 150 hours of content, and a warm and familiar storytelling system, Dragon Age Inquisition is the best RPG I’ve played in a decade.
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