Jagex confirms end of October launch for Old School RuneScape on iOS and Android

Following a massively successful ‘Members Only Beta’, as well as soft launches in Canada & Nordics, Jagex confirms the MMORPG will arrive on mobile devices on 30th October.

Wednesday 5^th September 2018, Cambridge, UK – Old School RuneScape will launch on iOS and Android devices on Tuesday 30^th October, Jagex announced today. The MMORPG offers a full cross-platform experience on mobile and PC, and will be available for members and non-members to enjoy.

Jagex also confirmed Old School RuneScape is now available to Pre-Order and Pre-Register from the App Store and the Google Play.

The highly-anticipated announcement comes after this summer’s extensive and overwhelmingly successful ‘Members Only Beta’, in addition to soft launches in Canada and Nordic countries, which have already seen some 500,000 Android players continue their adventures on their mobile devices.

Phil Mansell, Chief Executive Officer, Jagex said:

“The RuneScape communities have long wanted the ability to play our titles on mobile, in addition to PC, so we’re delighted to announce that Old School RuneScape will be available on both iOS and Android platforms in a matter of weeks. The launch of Old School RuneScape on mobile, and our ongoing work on bringing RuneScape to those platforms, is incredibly significant to Jagex’s continued success in the coming years as we realise our ambition to become the Home of Living Games.”

Today’s announcement follows the recent launch of Jagex Partners, which will see the company deliver live game publishing and operational services tailored specifically to the needs of third-party studios. In addition to access to services including user acquisition, analytics, and digital marketing, Partner studios will also benefit from a proprietary tech platform that will integrate partner titles into Jagex’s live operations ecosystem. Both Jagex Partners and the launch of Old School RuneScape on mobile are key milestones in the company’s evolution towards becoming the Home of Living Games.

Neil McClarty, Vice President of Product Management, Jagex said:

“The development team have been working tirelessly to overcome the various challenges in bringing Old School RuneScape to mobile platforms, whether that’s ensuring the game feels as native on mobile as it does on PC or making it available on as many mobile devices as possible. That effort has paid off, we’ve received an incredible reaction from the growing section of the community who have played it during the beta tests, and we’re really excited to finally announce when Old School RuneScape will be fully available.”

Ever since a prototype of Old School RuneScape on mobile was shown at RuneFest 2017, the development team at Jagex has worked closely with the game’s community to ensure it delivers the same immersive experience, regardless of platform or device. Its top-level interface has been refined and optimised on mobile devices, including the introduction of a customisable, one-touch action button, and intuitive touch-screen controls. Featuring the RuneScape franchise’s trademark accessibility, players with devices running Lollipop (Android 5) and iOS 10 will be able to start or continue their Old School adventures across the world of Gielinor on the sofa or on the move.

TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX^® SIEGE OPERATION GRIM SKY IS NOW AVAILABLE

Discover two new Operators and the reworked Hereford Base today

SYDNEY, Australia – September 5^th, 2018 – Ubisoft® has announced that Operation Grim Sky, the third Season and major update for Year 3 of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, including 2 new Operators and a rework of the Hereford Base map, is now available for PC, PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One. Year 3 Pass owners can now play Operation Grim Sky’s two new Operators. All other players will be able to unlock these Operators starting September 12^th using Renown or R6 Credits. The Hereford Base map rework and new content improvements are now available for free to all players.

New content of Year 3 Season 3 available today

In Operation Grim Sky, players will meet two new operators:

• Maverick, an American attacker from the Unit who is a Hard Breacher. Thanks to his Suri Torch gadget, he is capable of breaching silently any surface including reinforced walls.
• Clash is a new British Defender with an expertise on mob behavior and snatch-squad tactics. She is a tough veteran, and a leading expert in riot control. Clash is notable for her Crowd Control Electro (CCE) Shield, which can slow down and damage nearby enemies thanks to its Taser, discouraging pushes and encouraging retreats.

In addition, players will rediscover the iconic Hereford Base training camp which has received a complete map rework including adjustments to the map’s flow, balancing, and visuals, to make it viable for competitive play.

Year 3 Season 3 major Update implementation

In addition to this new content, Operation Grim Sky will include a major update on the following features:

• Correction of the weapon sights misalignment that caused automatic weapon to diverge from where the reticle was positioned.
• From now on if players are not able to select an Operator before the end of the selection    phase, they will no longer be assigned Recruit, but will be assigned a random Operator from the list they have already unlocked.
• Ability to mute the text or voice chat of each player individually.
• Hatch Reinforcements will now allow for partial destruction.
• Finally, in addition to gameplay and technical fixes, players can expect some map balancing adjustments on Consulate.

For more information on the Grim Sky season updates, please visit: https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com/siege/en-au/game-info/seasons/grimsky/index.aspx

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is working with Twitch Prime to bring exclusive content

Starting September 6th, Twitch Prime members can get up to 16 Twitch Prime Packs containing exclusive sets for Bandit, Finka, Hibana and Ela and a Legendary Marble & Gold Chibi Weapon Charm.

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, please visit rainbow6.com

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 35 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators inspired by real world counter-intelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2016–17 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,460 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

© 2018 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Tom Clancy’s, Rainbow Six, The Soldier Icon, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

DESTINY 2: FORSAKEN LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE TODAY

Experience the Most Transformative Moment in Destiny History from the Award-Winning Franchise Popular, New Mode “Gambit,” First-of-its-Kind 4v4 Hybrid Activity Included with Forsaken

September 5, 2018 – Bungie, High Moon Studios, and Activision, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), deliver Destiny 2: Forsaken, available now for download on PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, and PC. The PC version will be available exclusively on Battle.net®, Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed online-gaming platform.

The genre-defining Destiny franchise has received global acclaim since its release in 2014.  The latest offering, Destiny 2: Forsaken, brings with it the most transformative moment in Destiny history, changing the way players fight, and deepening and broadening character progression by giving the player more freedom of choice.  Forsaken will reinforce the hobby players have come to celebrate over the years.  Players will travel to the lawless edge of the solar system and dive deep into a new frontier filled with enemies, allies, and untold mysteries, to avenge the death of beloved character Cayde-6.  Featuring an all-new cooperative and competitive activity called Gambit and an evolving endgame destination called The Dreaming City, Forsaken tells a dark and revengeful story in the Destiny universe.

Gambit is a first-of-its-kind hybrid game mode, combining the best of PvE and PvP. Two teams of four face off against each other in separate but identical arenas. Teams fight enemy combatants, collect the motes they drop, bank them to send powerful blockers to slow down the opposing team, and then invade the enemy side for intense PvP showdowns where disruption is the goal.

“We’ve evolved the Destiny 2 experience to appeal to our incredible community with a deeply personal storyline, loads of content crafted for players who love Destiny, and a massive, new destination built to specifically house an endgame experience like never before,” said Jonty Barnes, General Manager for Destiny at Bungie.  He added, “We have plenty of surprises in store in the weeks and months ahead, and we have been working all year with our community to make sure Forsaken will meet their expectations.”

“Destiny has a remarkably diverse community of players,” said Byron Beede, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Destiny at Activision.  He added, “Destiny 2: Forsaken, offers both veteran and brand-new players a huge variety of gameplay experiences. With the Complete Collection and the Level 30 Character Boost, it’s a great time to continue your adventures, bring your friends into the game, or jump into the universe for the very first time.”

Destiny 2: Forsaken* will be available at a suggested retail price of $59.95 AUD. The product line-up will feature the Destiny 2: Forsaken – Digital Deluxe Edition at $114.95 AUD which includes Forsaken, The Forsaken Annual Pass** (bonus seasonal rewards and three premium content releases), plus The Awoken Legend Set. Also available for new players or returning players is the Destiny 2: Forsaken – Legendary Collection at $99.95 AUD, and the Destiny 2: Forsaken – Complete Collection at $149.95 AUD on PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One and PC, exclusively on Battle.net^®.  At launch, PlayStation® gamers will get access to the following timed exclusive content***: a strike, one gear set per class, a new ship and an exotic weapon. Destiny 2 launch timed exclusives will be made available for all platforms, at Destiny 2: Forsaken’s launch.

For more game information, visit www.DestinyTheGame.com and follow the official Destiny social channels on Facebook and @DestinyTheGame on Instagram and Twitter. The community can interact directly with the developers at www.Bungie.net, Facebook, @Bungie on Twitter, Instagram and www.Twitch.tv/Bungie on Twitch.

About Bungie

Bungie is an independent, employee-owned game development studio dedicated to creating hopeful worlds that inspire passionate player communities and lifelong friendships. For more than two-and-a-half decades that purpose has led to the creation of some of the industry’s most celebrated gaming franchises, including Marathon, Myth, Halo, and Destiny. Today, Bungie is focused on developing the next highly anticipated release in the Destiny universe and new worlds to come.

About Activision

Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., Activision is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the features, functionality and gameplay of Destiny 2: Forsaken, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

*Destiny 2 game, Destiny 2 Expansions I & II required, sold separately.

**The Forsaken Annual Pass content and rewards will be delivered between launch of Destiny 2: Forsaken and August 31, 2019. Content in Forsaken Annual Pass may be sold separately.

***Timed exclusive content until at least Fall 2019.

© 2018 Bungie, Inc. All rights reserved. Destiny, the Destiny Logo, Bungie and the Bungie Logo are among the trademarks of Bungie, Inc. Published and distributed by Activision. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks or trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

DRAGON QUEST XI: ECHOES OF AN ELUSIVE AGE NOW AVAILABLE

SYDNEY, 5^th September 2018 – Square Enix Ltd., today announced that DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™, the latest title in one of the most revered role-playing game series of all time and the perfect entry-point for franchise newcomers, is now available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and STEAM®.

To view the new launch trailer, “A Legend Reborn,”

Long-time fans and new players alike will experience the captivating tale of a hunted hero as he travels on a journey with an endearing cast of loyal companions to unravel the mystery of his fate. DRAGON QUEST XI brings together the finest features of the DRAGON QUEST series in the best way possible, with a finely tuned and accessible strategic combat system, bright and beautiful graphics, charming characters, and an enchanting story. 

DRAGON QUEST XI was developed with the intention of eliminating the need for post-game DLC by providing a complete experience out of the box. In addition to featuring tons of content, the Western release of DRAGON QUEST XI delivers several upgrades and enhancements that were not in the Japanese release, including:

• English Voiceover – to bring the charismatic cast of characters to life
• Draconian Quest – a hard mode that offers additional challenges for more experienced players.
• Overhauled Menus & UI – with graphical enhancements and more intuitive navigation.
• Camera Mode – allowing players to take in views of the beautiful landscape, character renders and ferocious monsters in detail.
• A New Dash Function and many other system enhancements, such as improved character and camera movement

To view the game’s CG prologue sequence;

DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of An Elusive Age is available now for PlayStation®4 system and STEAM. All those who purchase the game will also receive the Trodain Bandana and Trodain Togs from DRAGON QUEST VIII: Journey of the Cursed King® in their inventories at the start of the game. To view the DRAGON QUEST VIII costume in action, please visit: https://youtu.be/UxpplLuN43E

For more information on DRAGON QUEST XI, visit: www.dq11.com

Related Links:
Official Homepage: www.dq11.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DragonQuest
Twitter: @DragonQuest

STAR OCEAN: ANAMNESIS BEGINS ITS DIVINE ASSAULT WITH THE VALKYRIE PROFILE COLLABORATION

First Collaboration Event Heralds Iconic Characters

SYDNEY, 5^th September 2018 – Square Enix Ltd., today announced that the hit mobile game STAR OCEAN™: ANAMNESIS™ begins its first in-game collaboration event today with the classic role-playing game VALKYRIE PROFILE®. As a part of this collaboration, iconic VALKYRIE PROFILE characters Lenneth and Silmeria are transformed into beautiful 3D models, which are exclusive to STAR OCEAN: ANAMNESIS, for the very first time. Players can receive bonus login rewards, recruit fan-favourite characters, try their hand at special events, and more for a limited time.

Details of the limited-time event include:

• Login Bonuses – Now until 18^th September 2018, players will be treated to generous login rewards on top of the regular bonuses, including a 5-star Character Ticket, a 5-Star Weapon Ticket, Gems, and more.
• Banner Characters – VALKYRIE PROFILE favourites Lenneth and Silmeria are available as powerful new characters now until 18^th September 2018.
• Special Event Challenge – The formidable Blood Valkyrie is accepting challengers now until 18^th September 2018. Those who manage to defeat her can earn special rewards and event coins, which they can exchange for even more prizes, now until 25^th September 2018.

STAR OCEAN: ANAMNESIS is now available on the Apple App Store® and Google Play®. For more information go to: https://staroceangame.com/home/

Related Links:
Official Website: https://staroceangame.com/home/
Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/starocean/
Official Twitter account: https://twitter.com/starocean

PUBG MOBILE AND DEADMAU5 ‘DROP-IN’ TO PAX

World-Renowned DJ & Content Creators bring PUBG to Life With Spectacular Skydiving Stunt

SEATTLE, WA – Sept. 4, 2018 – In celebration of PAX West 2018, global battle royale video game phenomenon PUBG MOBILE enlisted famous DJ and PUBG live streamer Deadmau5, and globally recognized content creators Muselk, Chad, and StoneMountian64, to skydive into the Seattle metro-area in an unprecedented stunt replicating PUBG’s signature match-launching “drop-in” gameplay moment.

Fans can get in on the excitement of this historic stunt through below:

“PUBG pioneered the drop-in and to celebrate the start of PAX West, we brought that iconic moment to life above the majestic Seattle skyline” said Vincent Wang, the General Manager of PUBG MOBILE global publishing team. “It’s all part of an amazing PUBG MOBILE / PAX Event plan for fans that included: a skydiving photo opportunity, PUBG MOBILE hands-on gameplay stations, and T-shirt Giveaways all weekend long.”

Follow the skydiving experience and all of the other PUBG MOBILE PAX West events on the official PUBG MOBILE accounts on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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

PUBG MOBILE is developed by Tencent Games and PUBG Corp. and based on PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, the original PC and Xbox One gaming phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote 8×8 km island to do 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.

704Games Launches NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami, A New Mass-Market NASCAR Esports Tournament

More than $10,000 in prizes on the line in multi-week competition in NASCAR Heat 3, Coming Sept. 7 to PlayStation^®4, Xbox One and Windows PC

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 4, 2018 – 704Games, NASCAR’s exclusive esports’ partner for simulation-style video games on console platforms, announced today NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami, a weekly esports competition in the upcoming video game NASCAR Heat 3. Spanning the 2018 NASCAR Playoffs, NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami will culminate at Homestead-Miami Speedway during Ford Championship Weekend with over $500,000 in potential prize money up for grabs.

“Fresh off the launch of NASCAR Heat 3, NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami launches our first esports tournament so fans can literally play along with the real-world NASCAR Playoffs,” said Ed Martin, President of 704Games. “NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami is the first NASCAR esports competition of its kind on video game consoles, accessible to NASCAR fans across the U.S., making it a truly one-of-a-kind experience.”

Players can compete online in NASCAR Heat 3 starting Sept. 10, 2018 and running through Nov. 11, 2018. Fans can qualify at home weekly by posting their fastest total race times to qualify for the final tournament in Miami. Weekly tournaments will alternate between the Xbox One and PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system. Three additional finalists will race their way in at Homestead-Miami Speedway at Esports Arena Drive, North America’s first mobile esports arena.

704Games will fly weekly finalists and a guest to Miami for Ford Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami esports finale will take place Sunday, Nov. 18, and award $10,000 in prize money, Audeze Mobius gaming headsets, and an exclusive race weekend package from Homestead-Miami Speedway.

As a bonus, if the winner of NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami correctly predicts the official total race time of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 within five seconds, they will win an additional $500,000.

“As we strengthen our position in the esports arena, tournaments like NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami continue to enhance fan engagement with our sport,” said Blake Davidson, NASCAR Vice President of Consumer Innovation. “Fans will get a thrill from weekly competitions and finalists get to share this championship event with the best drivers in the world at Homestead, one of the most anticipated race weekends of the season.”

“For the past 17 years, Homestead-Miami Speedway has been synonymous with NASCAR champions. And now the 2018 Ford Championship Weekend will have one more champion to crown in 704Games’ NASCAR Heat 3,” said Homestead-Miami Speedway President Matthew Becherer. “Not only will we have the Championship 4 drivers in each national series vying for a title, but NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami, will bring us 12 additional finalists competing to win it all. The battle to make it to Miami should be an exciting one.”

NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami is the culmination of a focused effort from both 704Games and NASCAR to engage new and existing fans through esports. The mass-market reach of NASCAR Heat 3 creates an unparalleled esports opportunity for NASCAR fans around the country. In 2019, 704Games will look to expand NASCAR Heat Champions as a mainstay of the sport.

Fans can visit www.NASCARHeatChampions.com for further details and the official rules of NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami.

NASCAR Heat 3 will be available on Sept. 7, 2018, on the PlayStation^®4 system, Xbox One and Windows PC via Steam. Fans can pre-order today at www.NASCARHeat.com.

About 704Games

704Games is a video game publisher and developer focused on delivering high-quality experiences on console and mobile. 704Games, a video game licensee of NASCAR, released NASCAR Heat 2 on the PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One in September 2017. The gaming company also released NASCAR Heat Mobile, the first authentic NASCAR mobile racing game on iOS and Android devices, in 2017. 704Games is headquartered at NASCAR Plaza in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.704Games.com.

About Homestead-Miami Speedway

Homestead-Miami Speedway has been open since 1995 following an initiative to spur economic recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. The Speedway, which was founded by Miami businessman, racing enthusiast and philanthropist Ralph Sanchez, is a 650-acre facility that features a 1.5-mile oval and 2.21-mile road course. The Speedway hosts on-track events nearly 300 days per year and generates more than $301 million annually for the region. In 2017, NASCAR crowned champions in all three of its national series at Homestead-Miami Speedway during Ford Championship Weekend for the 16th consecutive year (2002-17). Champions crowned at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2017 were Martin Truex Jr. (Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series), William Byron (NASCAR XFINITY Series) and Christopher Bell (NASCAR Camping World Truck Series). 2018 Ford Championship Weekend will be held November 16-18.

About Audeze

Audeze LLC is the California-based high-end audio manufacturer delivering the most accurate sound reproduction available today.  Audeze products, engineered with the latest innovations in materials science and technology, are built with precision craftsmanship.  Audeze’s commitment to research, development, and uncompromised audio is reflected in every facet of our leading-edge products, and has earned Audeze the distinction of being the world’s best reviewed headphone brand.

Pathfinder: Kingmaker Releases New “Tavern Party” Trailer

Take a closer look at some of the colorful characters that prove opposites attract in this incredible upcoming RPG – Coming September 25^th

Larkspur, Calif. – September 4, 2018 – Owlcat Games and Deep Silver have released a new trailer for the massive upcoming RPG, Pathfinder: Kingmaker today. Showcasing the various characters you will encounter on your journey through the Stolen Lands of Golarian, Pathfinder: Kingmaker’s newest trailer also highlights some of the impressive combat your party will undertake – including eye-popping spells, hard-hitting and terrifying fantastical creatures and gives fans a glimpse at the enormous scale they will encounter when the game launches later this month.

Join our intrepid adventurers as they kick-back a little and discuss their next exciting risk filled quest in the Tavern Trailer.

Pathfinder: Kingmaker will take players on a tour of the dangerous and turbulent Golarian territories well known within Pathfinder fandom. The story will revisit familiar characters and well-known locations of the series’ lore while also treating players to brand new adventures, deadly foes and unforeseen twists and turns. Fans of the original Pathfinder tabletop RPG will experience its epic, heroic universe in an entirely new way with Pathfinder: Kingmaker, while video game fans will discover their favorite genre in a more contemporary light with lush 3D graphics that bring the universe to life.

Pathfinder: Kingmaker will challenge a player’s aptitude as both an adventurer and ruler, as they will be able to claim explored lands and carve their own kingdom from the wilderness. Kingdom founding will go beyond simple stronghold-building to become a true reflection of the hero’s character and choices made throughout the game. Each kingdom will be a living thing shaped by alignment, choices, allies and the hero’s ability to lead his or her people.

For more information, please visit https://owlcatgames.com/.

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