Apex Legends Hunted intros Vantage, ready to take sniping to the next level

The current Apex Legends season draws to a close next week, and Hunted takes its places. Out with the old, and in with the… older? That’s right, Kings Canyon is coming back and Skulltown is better than ever. Plus, we’re getting an all-new legend named Vantage that’s sure to take sniping to a new level in Apex Legends Hunted. What other changes are on the horizon? Let’s take a closer look.

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Apex Legends’ Olympus map gets new POIs, expanded footprint, more in Defiance update

With Apex Legends Defiance launching tomorrow, it’s time to take a more in-depth look at the changes we’ll see around Olympus as well as what to expect from the battle pass this season. Olympus will have an all-new look thanks to Mad Maggie, who’s responsible for the “sudden drop in altitude” for the normally airborne city. So, what all has changed in Olympus? Let’s take a closer look.

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Gameplay trailer gives in-depth look at Control LTM and Mad Maggie in Apex Legends Defiance

While we saw the latest Apex Legends season, Defiance, teased twice last week, we finally have detailed information on the new Control LTM as well as what Mad Maggie’s abilities will be. Control looks to be a very unique game mode that’s 9v9 and has infinite respawns. Mad Maggie is poised to be an interesting addition to the Apex Games as well, with some pretty powerful abilities. Curious to learn more? Head below to find out all the details we have on the upcoming Apex Legends Defiance season.

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Apex Legends Defiance launch trailer gives us a glimpse at Mad Maggie’s abilities

Announced earlier this week, Apex Legends Defiance is launching on February 8 with mad Maggie. We only really got a bit of backstory on why Mad Maggie was being sent to the Apex Games, but not a whole lot of information besides that. The Defiance launch trailer is finally here and it’s nearly three minutes long, filled with glimpses of Olympus, some peeks at what Mad Maggie’s abilities could be, and fun quips between the characters. Let’s take a closer look below.

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Apex Legends Defiance update intros Mad Maggie, Control ‘capture the flag’ LTM, more

It’s that time again. February will introduce a new season in Apex Legends, this time dubbed Defiance. “Madness takes control” is the tagline here, and that madness comes in the form of Mad Maggie. We’ve heard Mad Maggie’s voice lines throughout the Apex Games before, but it’s time for her to finally make a debut as a playable character. In addition to Mad Maggie, we’re also getting a new limited-time mode and refreshed Olympus map. What else is in store? Let’s take a closer look.

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Apex Legend gains new Arenas map Habitat in latest Dark Depths Flash Event

For its first major event of 2022, Apex Legends is breaking its norm and releasing a new map…mid-season? That’s right, in the middle of the Storm Point season, we’re getting the Habitat map as part of the Apex Legends Dark Depths Flash Event. It’s for Arenas and looks quite interesting. With two primary POIs and plenty of choices to make from the start, will you be diving into Habitat and Dark Depths tomorrow? The event runs through February 1, so there are only a few weeks to take advantage of this limited-time event. Keep reading for more details.

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Apex Legends Escape has new Storm Point map with Gravity Cannons, aggressive animals, more

Today, Apex Legends announced its first new map since Season 7 in November of last year. Storm Point, the latest map coming in Season 11 Escape, introduces a number of new gameplay elements and other factors that will change how you play Apex Legends. It’s the biggest map to date, around 15% larger than World’s Edge, and is based on the planet Gaea, which houses a long-forgotten IMC research base. The map features a diverse set of locations, including tropical islands, giant mountain slides, and more. This has me the most excited I’ve been about Apex Legends in a while, so let’s dive in.

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Ash makes her in-game debut with latest Apex Legends Escape trailer

It’s been a while since we last covered Apex Legends. In fact, it was last season with Emergence. But we’re back, and this time, there’s an update that is sure to shake up the Apex Games as Ash enters the Arena. If you’re not sure who Ash is, well, she’s overseen the Apex Games for a while and is a Simulacrum Pilot from Titanfall 2. So, what’s coming in Apex Legends Escape and what can we expect from Ash? Keep reading to find out.

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Apex Legends Emergence patch notes detail what changes are coming to Season 10

Apex Legends’ latest release, Emergence, launches tomorrow with the game’s Season 10 update. We’ve already talked a bit about Seer and some of the changes coming in Emergence, but we got full patch notes today for the incoming update, which lands tomorrow. So, what all changes in Apex Legends Emergence? There’s quite a bit, and we’ll break it down below.

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Seer is the latest recon in Apex Legends — here’s how his abilities work

Tuesday, Apex Legend enters its 10th season with Emergence. Of course, there’s quite a bit new, including World’s Edge updates, Ranked Arenas, a new weapon, and Seer, the latest Legend to enter the game. Seer is a recon legend, and his abilities surround that quite well. While Seer might seem similar to Bloodhound on the surface, honestly, there’s quite a bit of difference here, so let’s take a closer look.

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EA Play Live: Dead Space returning, Battlefield 2042 Portal, Apex Legends Seer info, more

Today EA held its Play Live event that showcased some of its largest titles, including Apex Legends, Dead Space, and Battlefield 2042. From huge sandboxes where you can essentially create your own game to the reboot of a long-forgotten franchise, as well as additional information on the upcoming Legend entering the Apex Games, we have everything for you down below to read.

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Apex Legends Emergence launches August 3 with new legend, weapon, more

Apex Legends is currently in its Legacy season that introduced a few new things and brought back some old. We got Arenas as well as the return of the original World’s Edge and Kings Canyon. Now that we’re nearing the end of the season, it’s time to look at what’s next. For Season 10, dubbed Emergence, we’re getting a new Legend, World’s Edge map update, a new weapon, and Ranked Arenas. What all is coming in Apex Legends Season 10 Emergence on August 3? Let’s take a closer look.

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Apex Legends Thrillseekers event intros new Arenas map, weekly rewards + old skins return

As we finish up the Genesis event where the original Kings Canyon and World’s Edge maps returned, it’s time to take a look at what’s coming next for Apex Legends. This time around, we’re heading into Arenas with the Thrillseekers Event. Introducing a new Overflow Arenas map that delivers a never-before-seen POI as well as weekly reward tracks and cosmetics, this time around, things will be a bit different in the Apex Store. What’s changing? Keep reading to find out.

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EA PLAY Live 2021 Spotlight: Apex Legends Ranked Arenas + Battlefield 2042 Hazard Zone

EA PLAY Live 2021 The Future of FPS comes in full at the end of the month, but today, we got a spotlight showcase with a few notable announcements. For one, Chad Grenier, the game director of Apex Legends, announced that we’ll be getting a ranked version of Arenas starting in Season 10. Plus, the general manager of Ripple Effect Studios, the team behind Battlefield 2042, gave some additional insight into the Hazard Zone mode in the upcoming title. Ready to learn more? Let’s take a deeper dive below.

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Apex Legends Legacy launches May 4 with Starter Kits, emotes, Arenas, new map, more

We’ve been talking about Apex Legends Legacy for the past few weeks now, taking deeper dives into the Arenas mode and overviews of all the changes coming with the update. Today, the patch notes dropped for the incoming expansion starting on May 4, so let’s take a look at the changes we can expect to see in Apex Legends Legacy.

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Apex Legends Arenas is a new permanent 3v3 mode coming May 4

Last week, we got our first look at the upcoming Apex Legends Season 9 update, dubbed Legacy this time around. Centered around Valkyrie and her legacy, this update was also rumored to bring an all-new game mode. Well, it’s rumor no more. Apex Legends Arenas is official as of this afternoon, and will be a part of the upcoming Legacy update. So, what will this 3v3 game mode bring and how will it play? Let’s take a closer look.

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Valkyrie joins Apex Legends in Season 9 alongside new weapons, + map on May 4

Apex Legends is about to enter its ninth season on May 4, and with it, we’ll be getting a new Legend, weapon, and even map rendition. Valkyrie is joining the team this time around featuring a “bold, brash, fiery, and fierce” personality. She grew up in the shadow of her father’s legacy, but it’s time for her to step out on her own. Olympus is getting its first makeover in a way we’ve never seen before. Oh, and don’t forget about the new Bocek Bow, the first stringed weapon to enter the Apex Games. Let’s take a closer look at what to expect in Apex Legends Season 9 Legacy launching on May 4, 2021.

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Apex Legends War Games includes new events with “never-before-seen” playlist modifiers

As we close out Season 8 of Apex Legends, it’s time to let Mad Maggie take control one last time. With that comes War Games, which is an event featuring a collection of “never-before-seen” playlist modifiers, alongside a new rewards track and challenges. So, without further ado, let’s dive into Apex Legends War Games before Season 9 launches in May.

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Apex Legends Chaos Theory Collection Event intros Heat Shields, ‘no fill’ matchmaking, more

Apex Legends just launched on the Nintendo Switch yesterday, and with it came a slew of patch notes. We wanted to take some of the changes for a spin, including the new Heat Shield that fits in a new Survival Slot to protect you from the Ring, should you get caught and need to heal. There’s plenty more that’s changed, so keep reading to find out what’s new in the latest Apex Legends Chaos Theory Season 8 update.

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Apex Legends is coming to Nintendo Switch on March 9, here are the official accessories

Update 3/9 @ 12:6 PM: Apex Legends is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop for FREE.

Yesterday, it was confirmed that Apex Legends would be coming to Nintendo Switch on March 9. Well, to coincide with that launch, a few different accessory manufacturers are joining in on the fun to launch branded gear to celebrate. Most notably, we have PowerA launching a wireless controller, and SanDisk is releasing a custom 128GB microSD card, which will give you plenty of storage for on-the-go gaming. What all do these products offer, and what can we expect out of the Switch version of Apex Legends? Well, keep reading to find out.

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Apex Legends is launching on March 9 on Nintendo Switch

Update 2/2 @ 3:54 PM: Apex Legends is officially coming to Nintendo Switch on March 9. The port will be handled by Panic Button, the developers that took charge of the Rocket League port on Switch.

First reported about back in June of last year, then delayed in October, we might finally see Apex Legends get its Nintendo Switch port in just a few weeks. A few days ago, we reported on Apex Legends Season 8 launching on February 2, and during this announcement, it seems the good folks at Respawn Japan might have leaked the release of the Nintendo Switch port. What makes us think the Switch version launches at the same time as Season 8? Keep reading to find out.

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An icon gets reborn in Apex Legends Season 8 with King’s Canyon overhaul

King’s Canyon is one of the most-loved maps in all of Apex Legends history. It is iconic, fun, and unique in ways that the other maps just can’t match up with. Apex Legends is enters Season 8 on February 2, and we already reported the initial changes coming to the game last week. Well, we now have more details as to what’s coming to King’s Canyon in Apex Legends Season 8, so keep reading to find out what all is changing on this iconic landscape.

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Apex Legends Season 8 introduces new 30-30 Repeater weapon, map, more on February 2

It’s that time again, the time when we get a new season in Apex Legends. I didn’t partake much in Season 7, but Season 8 looks to be too good to miss out on. We’re getting a new Legend (Fuse), a new weapon (3030 Repeater), and a new map that’ll be all too familiar. What all does Apex Legends Season 8 have in store? Well, we got our first peek today, so head below to see what we know.

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Apex Legends Fight Night Collection Event launches tomorrow with ‘brawl arena’, more

Apex Legends is starting 2021 off with a bang, launching its first Season 7 Collection Event tomorrow at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET. This event not only has a new town takeover by Pathfinder but also has an associated rewards track with collectible cosmetics and the latest Gibraltar heirloom. What all does the new Airdrop Escalation Takeover game-type and the rest of Fight Night include? Well, keep reading to find out.

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Apex Legends Season 7 patch notes showcase Horizon, Olympus, and Trident

We got our first glimpse at the new Apex Legends Season 7 content last week, but we have final patch notes and information regarding Horizon, Olympus, and more. If you’re interested in learning about Horizon’s passive, tactical, and ultimate abilities, as well as what the new map will hold, then keep reading to find out everything we know so far.

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Apex Legends Nintendo Switch port delayed till next year, Steam + Season 7 coming November 4

Earlier this year, it was announced that Apex Legends would be coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch, with cross-play also being released. Well, earlier this month, cross-play was indeed released, but the Steam and Switch ports were nowhere in sight. That all changes today…well, for Steam users, that is. Switch gamers, we’re sorry, but it looks like you’ll have to wait till next year. However, Season 7 and Steam support for Apex Legends will be available on November 4, so keep reading to find out all the details on when we can expect the Switch port, and what’s to come in Season 7.

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Fight or Fright returns to Apex Legends with new October LTM

Apex Legends recently began releasing a new limited-time mode (or LTM) every week or two. Well, Halloween is just around a week or so away, so the devs wanted to make sure you could get your scare on in Kings Canyon After Dark. Fight or Fright is back this year with the Shadow Royale LTM on Kings Canyon After Dark in Apex Legends. This unique mode is only available until November 3, so be sure to dive in and take advantage before time runs out.

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Apex Legends gains cross-play October 6, no cross-progression “yet”

Well, it’s been a long time coming. Players have been asking for cross-play in Apex Legends essentially since it was released, but it’s finally here. Originally announced back in June, Apex Legends is finally getting cross-play on October 6. Sadly, no cross-progression will be available in this port, but Respawn did lay out some of the benefits and features of cross-play for us to dive into, so keep reading to learn more.

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Apex Legends Boosted gameplay trailer reveals details on Rampart and crafting

While we got our first glimpse of Apex Legends Season 6 Boosted last week, we’ve just got a first-hand look at some gameplay from the upcoming release. Offering new insight and details on Rampart, the new legend, as well as how crafting will work, this gameplay trailer has me stoked to dive into Apex on Tuesday when Season 6 Boosted lands as a free update for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.

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Apex Legends Season 6 lands August 18 with new legend, weapon, crafting, more

Apex Legends is about to enter its sixth season, and with it is introducing an all-new element to the game: crafting. That’s right if you don’t like the gear you have, just collect some materials from around the map and build something better. That, plus Rampart, a new battle pass, and an all-new weapon are landing in Apex Legends Season 6 on August 18th.

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Apex Legends is coming to Steam, Switch with cross-play + new event

EA just finished announcing new titles, updates, and more during its EA Play event. However, an announcement I was expecting to come at the end was actually the leader of the event: Apex Legends. Apex is one of my favorite games right now, and I play it more frequently than any other title in my library. Starting June 23rd, Apex will be getting an all-new takeover event where Crypto reigns supreme. But, that’s not all that was announced at EA Play for Apex Legends, as the game will be gaining cross-play later this year along with a Steam and Switch port, so keep reading to find out more.

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Twitch Prime unveils five FREE games for June + Apex Legends loot, and more

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After announcing an impressive library of SNK games earlier this month, Twitch Prime is ready to unveil June’s free Apex Legends loot and much more. Twitch Prime has been steadily offering up its members (free to join for Amazon Prime members) a string of free PC games, in-game loot/DLC, and much more. It is focusing on the next batch of freebie titles as well as the first SNK games drop, and a series of free in-game loot boxes for tiles like Apex Legends, DOOM Eternal, FIFA Ultimate Team, and much more. Head below for all the details.

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Loba steals the show in Apex Legends Season 5, launching tomorrow with quests

We’ve been seeing teasers for Apex Legends Season 5 for the past few weeks, but we’re finally getting our first real look at what Loba’s toolkit consists of. From her tactical to passive and even her ultimate, she’s poised to steal the show. But, that’s not all. We’ve got more details on quests, the weekly hunts, and more in Apex Legends Season 5.

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Apex Legends Season 5 comes May 12 with Loba, new quests, and much more

Apex Legends is heading into its fifth season, introducing an all-new legend, quests (more on this in a moment), and a revamped battle pass with Ranked Season 4. Loba made her official appearance today, and we can’t wait to see what skills she packs in the arena. Apex Legends Season 5 starts May 12th, and here’s what we know so far…

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Drop into Apex Legends with shields and weapons during the Battle Armor event

Apex Legends is seeing a new twist on armor before Season 5 drops in a few weeks. On Tuesday, April 28, we’re going to see an all-new limited-time mode called Battle Armor introduced. This event will take place on World’s Edge and evolves over the 14-day period until Season 5 is released, offering a “new twist on armor every few days.” What all does this entail? Well, we’ll be getting an extra week of Season 4, as well as dropping into the game with a weapon already in our hand, but keep reading to find out more.

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Duos returns and Bloodhound takes over in latest Apex Legends event

If you’ve played Apex Legends at all, then you know who Bloodhound is. For the uninitiated among us, Bloodhound is a unique Legend that can see and track enemy movements like no other Legend cam. His very advanced powers can be the difference between becoming Apex Champion and losing when used right. In the latest Apex Legends takeover event, Bloodhound’s Trials take center stage. But, we’re also seeing the return (and permanent addition) of duos, along with a few other fantastic updates to Apex Legends.

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Apex Legends Season 4 launches tomorrow with new characters, battle pass, more

Apex Legends is getting ready to enter its fourth season and is bringing with it quite a few new features. First, there’s an all-new legend and battle pass, plus a new weapon and even a new ranked series 3. Revenant uses “unnatural” abilities to hunt enemies and defy death, which should bring a very interesting experience to those who choose him. The bolt-action sniper rifle will “cut through your enemies’ armor before they ever see you coming,” according to the Apex Legends website. Keep reading for more information on Apex Legends’ Season 4.

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Apex Legends Season 3 brings a new weapon, Legend, + Ranked update

If you’ve been following Apex Legends at all, it’s now time for Season 3 to take place. In Apex Legends Season 3, you’ll find a new Legend (named Crypto), a new weapon (Charge Rifle), and a new Ranked Series 2 game mode. Plus, there’s a new Battle Pass available with “over 100 exclusive items”. Keep reading to find out more.

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Apex Legends to get a Solos mode for a limited time starting next week

If you’re like me, you’ve been enjoying some Season 2 of Apex Legends lately. Though I wasn’t a huge Fortnite fan, EA’s and Respawn’s battle royale really got me hooked. Up until now, the only way to play Apex Legends was in a group of three…there is no solo or duo option, nor a quads mode. But, that’s all set to change next week with the Iron Crown Collection Event, which will introduce a new Solos mode to Apex Legends.

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Score some FREE Prime Day game content for Apex Legends, EA Sports, more

Amazon and Twitch will be offering a series of free Prime Day game content for Apex Legends and other EA sports titles this year. The festivities will continue with Twitch Prime Crown Cup events in London and Las Vegas along with giveaways and more. Prime Day 2019 is already shaping up to be one of the biggest yet, so why not throw some freebies in there too? Head below for all the details on how to secure the goods.

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EA E3 2019: Star Wars Jedi gameplay, Apex Legends Battle Charge, FIFA 20, more

The EA E3 2019 showcase started with a bang this year. We got a full-on gameplay reveal of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, new details on Apex Legends Season 2, more upcoming Battlefield V maps, our first look at Madden 20, the new street ball coming to FIFA 20 and much more. Head below for all the biggest highlights and reveal trailers.

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Amazon Prime members can grab some FREE Apex Legends skins and loot boxes today

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Amazon Prime members can grab some FREE Apex Legends goodies today. All Prime members can sign up for Twitch Prime for FREE right here and you’ll need to do so in order to redeem the in-game loot. All subscribers can grab 1 Omega Point Pathfinder Skin as well as 5 Apex Packs (like loot boxes). Just remember you can only claim the goods on one platform, which will be the first one “you log into with your linked EA account. Choose wisely!”  Head below for more details.

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Apex Legends cheaters are being banned by the thousands, here’s what you need to know

Apex Legends cheaters are being banned by the thousands. It was only a matter of time before developer Respawn started to lay down the long arm of the law and begin to penalize gamers not playing by the rules. As of right now, there has been an enormous number of bans put in place highlighting the game’s lack of a proper reporting system. Head below for all the details.

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Apex Legends hit 10 million players in 3 days, but can it catch up with Fortnite?

Apex Legends hit 10 million players this week. Respawn’s new battle royale game came (almost) out of nowhere earlier this week and things are looking up so far. While it may still have a massive mountain to climb before it reaches the heights of its closest competitors, the not-quite Titanfall shooter is off to a running start.

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Apex Legends is a new battle royale game from the creators of Titanfall and it releases today

Apex Legends is a real thing. After a series of rumors, early leaks and more over this past weekend, Respawn’s new battle royale shooter will apparently be available starting today. We are expecting the Titanfall developers to begin a full reveal stream at 3pm EST, but we already have some notable details on the game. Head below for everything.

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