BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT INC. GETS SET TO CELEBRATE PAC-MAN’S 40th ANNIVERSARY WITH A MYRIAD OF PARTNERSHIPS AND EVENTS

The Year-Long Celebration Kicks Off in 2020 as the Famous 80’s Icon Celebrates 40 Years of Entertaining Millions of Fans Around the World

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (November 1, 2019) – Leading interactive entertainment company BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. today invites PAC-MAN fans around the world to “Join the PAC” and start getting ready for a year-long celebration in 2020 to commemorate PAC-MAN’s 40th Anniversary as a pop culture and video game icon. To get a sneak peek at the activities, partnerships, and surprises to come, please visit https://www.pacman.com/en-us/ or stop by this weekend at the PAC-MAN exhibit at ComplexCon taking place on November 2nd and 3rd at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Long Beach, California.

Born on May 22, 1980, PAC-MAN immediately rose to meteoric popularity, first in video game arcades, then on the pop culture stage with hit song “PAC-MAN Fever” and through an array of branding and entertainment appearances. With a brand recognition rate of 90% around the world, PAC-MAN’s image and brand is one of the most recognized on the planet and is as strong as ever as he enters his 40th year of entertaining fans of all ages. PAC-MAN’s 40th Anniversary celebration in 2020 will include the debut of a new PAC-MAN 40th Anniversary theme song, composed by world-renowned Japanese Techno artist Ken Ishii. It will be accompanied by a music video directed by Yuichi Kodama, who has won awards at the Cannes International Advertising Festival, the Clio Awards, and the One Show Interactive. He was also the chief video director for the flag handover ceremony at the Rio Olympics Closing Ceremony. Multiple branding crossovers with Kipling®, Champion®, TIMEX®, and BAIT® will become available throughout the year. Fans will also be able to “Join the PAC” at celebratory events taking place throughout the year around the world. 

“Everyone at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment is extremely proud and excited to celebrate 40 years of PAC-MAN, not just a video game icon, but a true cultural icon.” said Chris Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Sales and General Manager at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “2020 will be a monumental year as we celebrate PAC-MAN’s birthday all year long with ground-breaking brand partnerships, a new theme song, and engaging events around the globe.” 

To learn more about PAC-MAN’S 40th Anniversary celebration, please visit:  https://www.pacman.com/en-us/. To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com/home.html or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or join the conversation on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/bandainamcous.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN^®, GALAGA^®, TEKKEN^®, SOULCALIBUR^®, and ACE COMBAT^®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z^®, and ONE PIECE^®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

About Kipling

Founded in 1987, Kipling is a bags, accessories and luggage brand that represents 80’s pop culture just like PAC-MAN. Celebrating PAC-MAN’s 40th anniversary, 2020 SS collection will see a brand cross-over. Playful items with PAC-MAN characters and fruits will launch across the world in January 2020.

About Champion®

Since 1919, Champion Athleticwear has offered a full line of innovative athletic apparel for men and women including activewear, sweats, tees, sports bras, team uniforms and accessories. Champion uses innovative design and state-of-the-art product testing to ensure uncompromised quality and innovative apparel for our consumers. Champion Athleticwear can be purchased at department stores, sporting goods, specialty retailers, and at Champion.com. For more information, please contact us at 1-800-315-0563 or at Facebook.com/Champion. Follow us on Twitter @Championusa or on Instagram @Champion. Champion is a brand of Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:HBI).

About Timex Group

Timex Group designs, manufactures and markets innovative timepieces around the world. Timex Group is a privately-held company headquartered in Middlebury, Connecticut with multiple operating units and over 3,000 employees worldwide. As one of the largest watch makers in the world, Timex Group companies produce watches under a number of well-known brands, including Timex, Nautica, Guess, GC, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, Versus and Ted Baker.

Join Timex on social media: @timex

For more information, please visit http://timexgroup.com. 

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Laying Early Framework for Empyrean, The Old Blood Update Also Unveils Major Upgrades to Melee Combat, Reworked Warframes Ember and Vauban, and Much More  

LONDON, ON – 1 November, 2019 – Issuing in its biggest update to date for 2019, Canadian developer and publisher Digital Extremes gives Warframe® players the powerful The Old Blood update, available for free today on PC. The Old Blood commands players’ attention by introducing their immortal foe the Kuva Lich, a brand new Nemesis-like game system to Warframe, and debuts the 42nd Warframe, the insatiable Grendel. This substantial update also ties in a meaty upgrade to Melee Combat, with hundreds of buffed/re-balanced weapons, mid-air melee attacks (juggles), improved combos, and more. It also reworks two classic Warframes, Ember and Vauban, for modern audiences.

FACE YOUR IMMORTAL NEMESIS: THE KUVA LICH
The much anticipated debut of the Kuva Lich challenges veteran players with a new Nemesis-like game system. As players encounter and re-encounter their evolving nemesis, the Kuva Lich amasses resources, territory, and allies that will alter their next encounter, whether planetside or, when Empyrean launches, aboard a deep space warship. Use the new Parazon, the hidden blade of the Tenno, to confront and kill the Kuva Lich in its most powerful form, if you dare.

TRAMPLE YOUR PREY WITH THE 42ND WARFRAME
A nightmarish predator to his foes but a compassionate liberator to his allies, Grendel, the 42nd Warframe, is armed with stomach-churning Abilities that consume and regurgitate his enemies. These Abilities empower his party and deal massive damage, and also can send Grendel barreling over the opposition. Grendel can be constructed from parts acquired free in-game or purchased in the Marketplace. Visit The Old Blood news post for more information about Grendel, including a full description of his Abilities.

EXPERIENCE MASSIVE CHANGE IN MELEE CHANGES: PHASE 2 
Starting today, Tenno will experience substantial upgrades to the melee combat system with “Melee Changes: Phase 2.” This overhaul streamlines and deepens Warframe’s lightning fast melee combat. At the same time, it bolsters hundreds of weapons with substantial buffs and re-balanced stats to empower more brutal, devastating close quarter combat. These upgrades also feature a reworked Combo System that makes initiating, chaining and ending combos seamless and intuitive and new Heavy Attacks to lift, juggle and pummel enemies in air. For more details, visit the Developer Workshop forum post on Warframe.com.

EMBER AND VAUBAN REVISED
The Old Blood Update also delivers the reworks for Warframes Ember and Vauban, with adjusted stats and re-imagined core Abilities to make some of the oldest Warframes feel fresh and better suited for modern day Warframe gameplay. For complete details, go to Warframe.com.

Download Warframe The Old Blood update on PC today. Look for the console versions in the near future.

Would you like to join the Warframe community? Head to our forums to start a conversation. Check our official website at www.warframe.com. To keep up with the latest updates from the development team, be sure to follow Warframe on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
 

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal, Unreal Tournament – and all its iterations – Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multi-player campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of more than 50 million registered players on PC, PS4™, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™. For more information about Digital Extremes, visit www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.

Coming off the recent launch on Steam, CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling has revealed their upcoming roadmap for the rest of 2019. This content update addresses bugs and UI issues with Wrestle Factory Game Patch, and adds new modes including Traditional Tag Team, Battle Royal Online Solo and more. CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling is closing out 2019 with a bang, so head over to Steam and grab your copy today – unleash powerbombs, utilize power-ups, and energy beams in this over-the-top throwback arcade wrestling celebration.

Built using Unreal Engine 4, CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling is now available on Steam. Stay updated on all CAAW activities by following the game on Twitter, ‘like’ us on Facebook, and visit the official game page at ActionArcadeWrestling.com.

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XSEED Games Invites Fans to Join Them in Celebrating 15 Years of Localizing Great Games with a Sale Across Most of their Catalog and Special Insights to their Past

XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., is celebrating 15 amazing years of localizing and publishing titles on PC and consoles! Incorporated in November 2004 as XSEED JKS, Inc., the publisher is celebrating this milestone with deep discounts across most of their digital and physical catalog, as well as posting never before shared insights throughout the month of November to give people a behind-the-scenes look at what was really going on behind the curtains the past 15 years. Fans are encouraged to keep their eyes on the XSEED Games social channels to catch these “Fun Facts” as they get posted and to stay up to date on livestreams, giveaways, and other promotional activities.

“It’s been an amazing 15 years for us, filled with a lot of memorable games that we’ve been able to share with our awesome fans,” said Ken Berry, President & CEO of XSEED Games. “From the start, it was critical that we serve the needs of the community, so I’m proud that throughout the years, we’ve maintained our mission of being focused on them, as our successes and growth comes from them. Here’s to many more years of sharing games we love.”

The festivities begin with a week of deep discounts across most of their Steam and console releases both new and old –

XSEED Games titles on sale starting October 31 and running through November 7:

• Steam: Up to 75% off most titles
• North American PlayStation™Store: Up to 75% off most “PS Vita” system, PS3™ system, and PS4™ system titles
• North American Nintendo eShop: Up to 50% off most Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo Switch™ system titles
• XSEED Games Online Store: Physical releases discounted up to $20 off their standard price, Steam titles up to 75% off

Keep up with all the sales, livestreams, and other fun activities throughout November by following XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Twitch!

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PUBG MOBILE UNVEILS NEW PAYLOAD MODE

Helicopters, Super Crates, new weapons and more drop into world’s most popular mobile game on iOS and Android while The Walking Dead collaboration grows

LOS ANGELES – Oct. 31, 2019 – Earlier this month, PUBG MOBILE unleashed a massive 0.15.0 update with new ledge-grab features, weapons, vehicles and more, setting the stage for an all-new gameplay mode.  Now, after weeks of growing buzz, the groundbreaking Payload Mode is available for players to skydive into for free on the App Store and Google Play, along with the new outfit of collaboration with AMC’s The Walking Dead.

The Payload Mode enables users to engage in an aerial combat in EvoGround Mode. Since updated on October 23, it has garnered brisk popularity among PUBG Mobile users. They can play TPP squad in this mode in some areas of Erangel. Fans can enjoy never-before-seen features including:

• Helicopters – For the first time ever, players can take to the skies for damage-dealing aerial assaults in the new attack helicopter
• Super Weapon Crate – Spawning regularly every three minutes, this special air drop includes weapons, Lv. 3 armor, Payload Mode weapons and more
• Teammate Recall – Fallen teammate identification cards can be collected and taken to the nearest Communication Tower for a tactical revive
• New Payload Weapons – The explosive RPG-7, M3E1-A, M79 Grenade Launcher and M134 minigun are now available
• Air Strike Beacon – Players can call in air strikes to targeted areas around the map for surprise attacks
• Vehicle Repair Packs – Packs can be unlocked to fixed damaged vehicles and tires.

In addition to the new Payload Mode, players also receive additions to the beloved ongoing collaboration with AMC’s The Walking Dead. Several weeks ago, The Walking Dead’s star character Daryl and his trusty motorcycle arrived as a playable character in PUBG MOBILE. From now until Friday, Nov. 8, players can now have the opportunity to unlock Rick Grimes Skin in game.

PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play. 

ABOUT PUBG MOBILE

PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.

For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILEaccounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Update Include a New Story with BTS and a New Set of Cards Themed Around Their Song “DOPE”

Seoul, Korea (October 31, 2019) – Netmarble today announced a Chapter 9 update to BTS WORLD, which casts players in the fantastic role of BTS’s manager. Starting October 31st, log in to experience a new story “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life.”

Additional features of the Chapter 9 update include:

• Seven New 5 Star Cards based on the BTS song “DOPE”
  • Oct. 31 – Nov. 7: RM, Jin, SUGA and j-hope cards available
  • Nov. 7 – Nov. 14: Jimin, V and Jung Kook cards available

• Seven-day Check-in Event from Oct. 31 – Nov. 11 with different rewards each day

• Free items available every four hours from Nov. 1 – Nov. 4

• Bonus Time event from Nov. 2 – Nov. 4 with a special buff available every day

BTS WORLD includes 10,000 brand new photos and 100 video clips exclusive to the game, and players are able to interact virtually with BTS as their manager through various 1:1 interactive content. The game also features an original soundtrack with exclusive music from BTS and guest appearances from Charli XCX, Zara Larsson and Juice WRLD.

For more information, please visit the official site [https://btsw.netmarble.com] or follow BTS WORLD on Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Exclusive merchandise from BTS WORLD is also available on the Netmarble Online Store.

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About Netmarble Corporation

Netmarble Corporation strives to entertain audiences of all ages around the world by providing great mobile gaming experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is one of the fastest-growing mobile game companies and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 6,000 employees, Netmarble has been producing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games including Lineage 2: Revolution, Blade & Soul Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, BTS WORLD, Everybody’s Marble, and Seven Knights. As a parent company to Kabam, a top mobile game developer in massively multiplayer free-to-play games, and the largest shareholder to Jam City, a leading casual social game developer, Netmarble has a strategic partnership with CJ ENM Corporation, Asia’s largest entertainment company, Tencent Holdings, Asia’s largest internet company, and NCsoft, a prominent MMORPG company. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

About Big Hit Entertainment

Founded in February 2005 in South Korea by CEO and Producer Bang Si-Hyuk, Big Hit Entertainment’s core business focuses on music production, artist management and publishing. Big Hit’s business ventures incorporate and develop a range of content produced from top-notch artists’ IP, including global superstars BTS and its newest addition TOMORROW X TOGETHER. With its mission of ‘Music & Artist for Healing’, Big Hit strives to impart a positive influence through content while providing comfort and inspiration to music fans worldwide.

About Takeone Company

Takeone Company Corp. is an innovative content company that utilizes pop-culture within a gaming environment. Established in 2016, Takeone is leading the new genre of mobile games called ‘Cinematic Games’ that combines interactive game elements within a story concept based on both pop-culture and original IP’s.  The games include full motion videos and various visual contents that push the boundaries of next-generation storytelling.  Years of experience and knowledge in both storytelling and game development have led to the creation of cinematic games such as Take Urban, BTS WORLD.  Takeone is currently developing a series of future cinematic games for their next up and coming titles.  For more information, please refer to www.takeonecompany.com.

Massively Popular Virtual Star joins 120-strong roster in Nexon’s popular turn-based action role-playing game on iOS and Android as part of new update

Seoul – Oct. 31, 2019 – Fans can now fight for control of the universe alongside virtual star Hatsune Miku in a massive crossover event for Overhit, the widely-popular turn-based action role-playing game (RPG) from NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. The Overhit x Hatsune Miku crossover event is available now on the App Store and Google Play.

Hatsune Miku is a virtual singer – “music software” developed in 2007 by Crypton Future Media that allows users to create music by typing lyrics and melodies. As a virtual singer, Hatsune Miku continues to gain global popularity through hosting concerts and more.

Today’s Overhit x Hatsune Miku collaboration delivers a myriad of additional special features including:

• SSR+ Hatsune Miku V4X – For the first time ever, Overhit players can utilize Hatsune Miku’s powers. Hatsune Miku V4X arrives as a powerful Wind-Type hero whose beautiful voice attracts nefarious enemies
• Hatsune Miku’s Event Dungeon – For a limited time, players can test their skills at three levels against the Hatsune Miku event dungeon to earn exclusive rewards and experience all Hatsune Miku’s cutscenes
• Themed Chance Boosts – From now until Monday, Nov. 14, players can utilize the special Hatsune Miku chance boost gacha

In addition to the Hatsune Miku collaboration, today’s massive Overhit content update also delivers these new features:

• Guild Wars – In this all-out guild vs guild battle, teams head to head to earn higher ranks and unlock exclusive rewards. Guild ranks reset every four weeks at the beginning of the new season
• Guide Mission Renewal – Beginning today, all existing Guide Mission challenges have been replaced with a new wave of missions for players to complete
• New Sub-Leader Skills – Players can now clear difficult challenges with combining two leader skills to enjoy a variety of tactical encounters
• Additional Pendants – More pendants are available to collect in the Spacetime Rift depending on the selected difficulty
• Fresh Events – Players can participate in new seven-day Attendance Events and the Hero Growth Support Event for Wind-Type Heroes for exclusive rewards

In Overhit,players are invited to command the Black Wings resistance army packed with characters from across time and space. A cast of more than 120 unforgettable heroes voiced by world-renowned anime voice actors such as Ishikawa Kaito, Uchida Aya and Morikawa Toiyuki take charge in agorgeous world with console-inspired 3D backgrounds.

The Hatsune Miku special events are available today in Overhit for iOS and Android. Additional information for members of the press:

• Check out the official Facebook page here
• Check out the latest Overhit teaser video here
• Visit the official Overhit website here

About Hatsune Miku

Hatsune Miku is music software developed by Crypton Future Media, INC., and it enables anyone to make the computer sing by entering lyrics and melodies. As a massive number of users created music using the software and posted their works on the Internet, Hatsune Miku quickly evolved into a cultural phenomenon. Moreover, Hatsune Miku has gained much attention as a character, involved in many fields such as merchandising and live performance as a virtual singer. Now her popularity has spread across the globe.

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About NEXON Co. Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

WHAT:  Australia’s best amateur PUBG squads, along with over 500 fans, will drop in on iconic Sydney venue, Carriageworks on Saturday 2 November 2019 for the Grand Final of Red Bull Fight or Flight – the biggest PUBG amateur esports tournament Australia has ever seen.

Red Bull Fight or Flight, powered by OMEN (HP’s purpose-built gaming range), is sure to get fans’ hearts racing with the custom game settings delivering faster games and higher stakes, making for an intense viewing experience as teams choose to fight or take flight.

The Last Chance Qualifiers and Showmatch with some of Australia’s most prolific streamers  will run from 11:30am – 5:00pm. The tournament will culminate in a best-of-three Grand Final, with the top 12 squads playing like pros on an immersive stage from 5:30pm for a chance to win a prize pool valued at up to $45,000, including an all expenses paid trip to the PUBG Global Championship Grand Finals in California and four OMEN gaming kits.

There are only two weeks left for PUBG fans to register their squad for the Last Chance Qualifiers and grab their tickets to watch the qualifiers and Grand Final live at Carriageworks.

Spectator tickets to the full day event (11:30am – 7:30pm), including the Grand Final, are now on sale from A$5.00 (plus GST + fees) for a single ticket. 4-person squads can sign up for A$60.00 (plus GST + fees) at www.redbull.com/FightorFlight.

Registrations for the Last Chance Qualifiers at Carriageworks will be taken online until 11:59pm AEST, 1 November 2019 or until spots have been filled. The top team from each group will advance into the final lobby, with the top six teams of the Last Chance Qualifier moving on to the Grand Final.

If you can’t make it to Sydney, you can watch the Red Bull Fight or Flight Grand Final live on Red Bull Twitch.

WHERE: Carriageworks, Sydney
WHEN: 11:30am – 7:30pm, Saturday 2 November, 2019

GAME OVERVIEW VIDEO DELVES DEEPER INTO MARVEL’S AVENGERS

SYDNEY, 31^ST October 2019 – In a new video released today, the Crystal Dynamics development team provides a deeper dive into Marvel’s Avengers gameplay, story, AIM narrative, mission variety, Super Hero customization, and much more.

Marvel’s Avengers offers players a truly rich experience, with a combination of Hero Missions and Warzone Missions. Hero Missions are single-player only and are part of the overall Campaign. These Hero Missions are designed to showcase each hero’s unique abilities as you reassemble them to your growing roster. Warzone Missions can be played solo or with a group of up to four players as any Hero in your roster. Each mission dynamically scales based on the team size and player level.

Players in Marvel’s Avengers will also be able to customize Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in a number of ways. While each Super Hero will play true to their unique power sets, each will have the flexibility to play different based on the gear you equip and the skills you enable. Each hero has dynamic combo systems, Heroic moves, an intrinsic ability, and signature move sets to unlock and customize. You’ll also be able to customize these iconic Super Heroes with classic, fan-favourite, and all-new original outfits inspired by over 80-years of Marvel history.

To ensure a heroic experience for all players, Marvel’s Avengers narrative will progress over multiple years with every new post release Super Hero and region delivered to players at no additional cost if you own the core game.

For more exclusive information on Marvel’s Avengers, head over to the PlayStation Blog now for an exclusive interview with Studio Creative Director at Crystal Dynamics, Noah Hughes.

Finally, in case you missed it, earlier this month we revealed that fan-favourite Kamala Khan, Ms. Marvel, is the latest playable Super Hero in Marvel’s Avengers. Players begin their journey as Kamala Khan and learn the origins of her extraordinary powers. As the story expands, Kamala plays an essential role in bringing the disbanded Avengers back together. As each Super Hero rejoins the roster, players must master their unique abilities, rebuild and customize the team to face increasingly evolving threats only the Avengers together can defeat. To learn more about Kamala Khan in Marvel’s Avengers, check out her announcement trailer here

Play the beta first on PS4. Marvel’s Avengers assemble on May 15, 2020.

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© 2019 MARVEL. Developed by Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montréal. Development support provided by Nixxes.  All rights reserved.

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