PlayStation Store Update

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PlayStation Store Update

Hi Everyone –

It’s looking to be another stellar week in the PlayStation Store, with great content coming for both your PS Vita and PS3 systems today!

PlayStation Store Update

We start with the launch of Resistance: Burning Skies for PS Vita, which ushers in a new era of portable first-person shooters. With dual-analog control, robust multiplayer features and amazing weapon functionality, this is one chapter in the Resistance universe you won’t want to miss, so be sure to download your copy today from the PlayStation Store.

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RipStone’s Pure Chess offers something for players regardless of skill level. If you think of yourself as a chess master, match your wits against the genius AI. With gorgeous looks, asynchronous multiplayer, and amazingly detailed environments to play in, this timeless game finds a whole new life. This awesome game is available today on the PlayStation Store for both PS Vita and PS3.

There’s even more must-have downloads for PS Vita owners this week, with the new Nico Nico app and the Gravity Rush demo. With Nico Nico, watch videos from both professional and enthusiast broadcasters. Go to niconico.com to learn more and be sure to download this free app on to your PS Vita today.

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You can also get your first hands-on playtime with the highly-anticipated PS Vita action-adventure game Gravity Rush. Try this game our for free before it hits shelves on June 12th by heading to the PlayStation Store today.

For those looking to build up your game collections, we’ve got great news: This week we introduce PS3 Ultimate Editions, and to kick things off we’re having a sale on a variety of PS3 Full Games, which come complete with all of their DLC. Choose from hits like inFAMOUS 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Just Cause 2, Mortal Kombat and more, all available at 30% discounts (50% for PlayStation Plus members)!

Keep a look out for other great content on the PlayStation Store today including the PSN game Mad Riders and the PS2 Classic Rayman Arena. Make sure you check out all the details below and let us know your thoughts in the comments or join the discussion on the PlayStation Community forums in the Official PlayStation Store Update thread.

Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update:

PlayStation Plus

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Full Game Trial Assassin’s Creed Revelations Full Game Trial
Rayman Origins Full Game Trial
PS3 Games Rayman Origins (PS Plus Price: $23.99)
PS3 Ultimate Edition Bundles MotorStorm Apocalypse (PS Plus Price: $35.34)
Bioshock 2 Complete Edition (PS Plus Price: $19.59)
Call of Duty: Black Ops Bundle (PS Plus Price: $46.54)
inFAMOUS 2 Complete Edition (PS Plus Price:$23.79)
Just Cause 2 Ultimate Edition (PS Plus Price:$14.69)
L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition (PS Plus Price: $19.59)
Mafia II Bundle (PS Plus Price:$14.69)
Mortal Kombat Bundle (PS Plus Price:$24.49)
Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare Collection (PS Plus Price:$19.59)
Avatars Rayman Origins: Globox Toe-grab avatar (PS Plus Price: FREE)
Rayman Origins: Baby Dragon avatar (PS Plus Price: FREE)
Rayman Origins: Darktoon avatar (PS Plus Price: FREE)
Theme Robot Dynamic Theme (PS Plus Price: FREE)

PSN Games

Mad Riders ($9.99)
Mad Riders is an adrenaline-fueled off-road arcade racing game that sets new standards for the racing genre on PlayStation Network.
ESRB rated E
File size 1.25 GB

Pure Chess ($7.99)
Experience the game of chess like you’ve never seen it before. Download Pure Chess to see how stunning and beautiful chess can really be, and find out if you are a Grandmaster in the making.
ESRB rated E
File size 365 MB

PS Vita Games

Pure Chess ($7.99)
Experience the game of chess like you’ve never seen it before. Download Pure Chess® to see how stunning and beautiful chess can really be, and find out if you are a Grandmaster in the making.
ESRB rated E
File size 347 MB

Resistance: Burning Skies Full Game ($35.99)
As New York fire fighter and National Guardsman Tom Riley, you’re about to come face to face with the brutal Chimeran invasion force in this blistering shooter built from the ground up for the PlayStation Vita.
ESRB rated M
File size 2.84 GB

PS3 Full Games

Assassin’s Creed Revelations ($59.99)
In Assassin’s Creed Revelations, master assassin Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of the legendary mentor Altair, on a journey of discovery and revelation.
ESRB rated M
File size 7.8 GB

Rayman Origins ($29.99)
The critics have spoken – “Rayman Origins is Living, Breathing Perfection” -Gamefan. 9.5/10 – IGN, 9 /10 – PlayStation The Official Magazine, 9/10 – Destructoid, 5/5 – Joystiq, 4.5/5 – Gamepro.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 1.42 GB

Game Demos (free)

Mad Riders
Download the demo for Mad Riders now! Mad Riders is an adrenaline-fueled off-road arcade racing game that sets new standards for the racing genre on the PlayStation®Network. Perform aerial stunts, use your boost wisely, and open shortcuts to dominate your friends on 45 tracks in stunning tropical locations across the globe.
ESRB rated E
File size 1.25 GB

PS Vita Demos (Free)

Gravity Rush
Manipulate gravity to save your world from destruction. Gain a new perspective as you take on the role of Kat, a strong-willed girl seeking the means to protect her future in a world that’s crumbling to pieces. Tilt and move the PlayStation Vita, taking gravity into your own hands to deliver devastating attacks, uncover the secrets to your past and explore a mysterious world.
ESRB rated T
File size 472 MB

Resistance: Burning Skies
As New York fire fighter and National Guardsman Tom Riley, you’re about to come face to face with the brutal Chimeran invasion force in this blistering shooter built from the ground up for the PlayStation Vita. The latest installment in the hugely successful franchise focuses on the initial days of the assault by overwhelming Chimeran forces on the U.S. eastern seaboard and intense multiplayer. Download the trial today and experience portable shooting redefined!
ESRB rated M
File size 2.84 GB

PS3 Add-ons

Mass Effect 3: Rebellion Multiplayer Expansion
The Rebellion Multiplayer Expansion opens two new fronts against the Reapers: Firebase Jade’s jungle reservoir and Firebase Goddess on Thessia.
File size 145 MB

Atelier Meruru add ons (x2) ($2.99 – $3.99)
Various add on content.
File size 111 KB – 135 KB

Batman Arkham City – Harley Quinn’S Revenge ($9.99)
As the dust settles in Gotham, Batman is lured back into Arkham City by its last remaining super-criminal; Harley Quinn. Now more dangerous than ever and leading a homicidal gang of her own, she is hell-bent on taking her revenge against the Dark Knight.
File size 818 MB

Dragon’s Dogma add ons (x2) ($0.99 – $2.99)
Various add on content.
File size 707 KB – 11 MB

Elevator Action HD – Additional Stages -5 ($1.99)
New DLC for ELEVATOR ACTION DELUXE has arrived! This update gives you five new stages to explore and master. Sneak or fight? Disguise is the key to success in these stages! Put an end to the enemy’s ambitions! Will you rise to the challenge?
File size 11 MB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Starhawk Minipack ($2.99)
Download the Starhawk Costume Minipack to dress your Sackboy in these exciting costumes: – Emmett – Cutter – The Outlaw To download this costume pack, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.
File size 110 KB

MotorStorm RC add ons (x3) ($0.25 – $0.49)
Various add on content.
File size 100 KB each

Prototype 2 Excessive Force Pack ($4.99)
Introducing the “Excessive Force” Pack, the most insanely over-the-top pack Radical Entertainment® has ever created!! “Excessive Force” is about to become your middle name.
File size 5.04 MB

Pure Chess Park Game Pack ($2.49)
Check out all the Pure Chess additional content available for download. Each pack contains a stunning new location and incredibly detailed set of chess pieces. This pack features an Autumnal park and an ornate set of park animal chess pieces.
File size 79 MB

Rocksmith – My Chemical Romance Song Pack ($7.99)
File size 9.63 MB

Rocksmith – Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na) By My Chemical Romance ($2.99)
File size 2.6 MB

Rocksmith – Planetary (Go!) By My Chemical Romance ($2.99)
File size 3.12 MB

Rocksmith – Welcome To The Black Parade By My Chemical Romance ($2.99)
File size 3.91 MB

Test Drive Unlimited 2 add ons (x9) ($0.99 each)
Various add on content.
File size 101 KB each

Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

  • “SCREAM AIM FIRE” – Bullet for My Valentine ($1.99)
  • “TEARS DON’T FALL” – Bullet for My Valentine ($1.99)
  • “YOUR BETRAYAL” – Bullet for My Valentine ($1.99)
  • “BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE PACK 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE PACK 01. This pack includes “Scream Aim Fire”, “Tears Don’t Fail” and “Your Betrayal”. By Bullet for My Valentine.

File size: 31 MB – 35 MB (singles), 97 MB (track pack)

Rock Band Network v2.0

  • “DESCONOCIDO” – Leche de Tigre ($0.99)
  • “HALF CAB” – Quartered ($0.99)
  • “I AM S/H(IM)E[R] AS YOU AM S/H(IM)E[R] AS YOU ARE ME AND WE… ” – Giraffes? Giraffes! ($0.99)
  • “MARTYR TO SCIENCE” – Deadlock ($0.99)
  • “THE FALL OF PSILANTHROPY” – Chaotrope ($0.99)

File size: 20 MB – 50 MB (singles)

PS Vita Add-Ons

Hustle Kings add ons (x2) (Free – $1.99)
Various add on content.
File size 1 MB – 21 MB

MotorStorm RC add ons (x3) ($0.25 – $0.49)
Various add on content.
File size 100 KB each

Pure Chess Park Game Pack ($2.49)
Check out all the Pure Chess additional content available for download. Each pack contains a stunning new location and incredibly detailed set of chess pieces. This pack features an Autumnal park and an ornate set of park animal chess pieces.
File size 76 MB

Resistance: Burning Skies Online Pass ($9.99)
Various add on content.
File size N/A

PS Vita Apps

Nico Nico (free)

Updates

Fate Unlimited Codes (Price Change) (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Prinny 2 – Digital (Price Change) (PS3) (now $14.99, original price $29.99)
Under Siege – Exclusive (Price Change) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $13.99)
Phantom Brave (Price Change) (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Casino (Price Change) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Avatars

Assassin’s Creed III Avatars (x10) ($0.49 each)
Ridge Racer Avatar Pack 01 – 03 ($2.49 each)

Game Videos (free)

Dishonored Debut Trailer
Hell Yeah! Gameplay Trailer
London 2012 – The Offical Video Game Of The Olympic Games
Metro: Last Light – Enter The Metro Short Film Trailer
Rocksmith My Chemical Romance DLC Trailer
Spec Ops: The Line – Damned Vs Exiles Trailer
Super Street Fighter Iv Arcade Edition Trailer

PS3 Themes

Assassin’s Creed III Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Bianca Beauchamp Glam Goddess Theme ($1.99)
Bianca Beauchamp Latex Queen Theme ($1.99)
Burial Ground Maggot Head Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Burial Ground: Axe Girlfriend Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Burial Ground: Dead in the Water Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Burial Ground: Handy Snack Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Burial Ground: Zombie Rain Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Girls Gone Wild Static Theme ($1.49)
Prong Tattoo Model 2 ($1.99)

PS2 Classics

Rayman Arena ($9.99)
Hop into the arena or race to the finish against your opponents in this Rayman-themed party game.
ESRB rated E
File size 923 MB

Bundles

Call of Duty Black Ops Ultimate Edition ($66.49)
inFAMOUS 2 Ultimate Edition ($33.99)
Mafia II Ultimate Edition ($20.99)
Mortal Kombat Ultimate Edition ($34.99)
Motorstorm Apocalypse Ultimate Edition ($50.49)

Music

Resistance 3 Original Soundtrack from the Video Game ($9.99)

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320 Comments

  • I’m a little disappointed that the games given the Ultimate Edition bundles didn’t have their DLC bundled separately at a discounted price, for those of us that already own the core game.

    Why is it DLC in general never has sales or permanent price drops to entice more purchases?

  • so where is the walking dead episode 2 for the month of may????? Episode 1 came out April 24th and in the description it said each episodes would be monthly……. Im tired of PSN failing to keep its promises…..FAIL

  • Fate Unlimited Codes 9.99 omg something good on this update! thank you :) i need to get that SFA3max and GGXXAC+ which are also 9.99 but ill wait till i get the 32gb card first

  • Hello,

    Can we please put a rush on the PS3 Headset. The volume is so low on single player. Then in MP I can barely hear the game, and people talking in my ears is the only thing that is loud. Some of us bought them for SP, so we don’t bother the family. I don’t want to hear them talking either. The whole open mic is bad. Even when you turn off the mic, the volume is still low. I paid a 100 bucks for ear warmers. I know they are trying to fix it. But it isn’t hard to copy and paste the old working code and delete that new bad code.

  • You’d better fix this Resistance: Burning Skies price on the store. You PROMISED a 10% discount on ALL first party titles with a retail counterpart.

  • You chopped off the title on one of the Rock Band Network songs.
    It’s “I Am S​/​H​(​im​)​e​[​r] As You Am S​/​H​(​im​)​e​[​r] As You Are Me And We Am I And I Are All Our Together: Our Collective Consciousness’ Psychogenic Fugue”

  • Also Walking Dead should have come out or at least some news.

    Cross-play games should also get released at the same time, looking at you Doctor Who. What is the point of a vita version when most will have played enough on the PS3? I for one don’t and won’t buy it again.

  • I like the fact that Resistance uses IGN in there video with a Quote. Then IGN scored it 5.5 out of 10.

  • When I put my shoes on without first putting on socks, my feet get sweaty and uncomfortable. What the heck, Sony!
    (Oh, I thought this was the place to complain about stuff)

    @140
    I will agree with the comment regarding all identical PS3/Vita games being better if bought once, playable on both. It does create a cohesive environment, as all PlayStation products should. Ideally, all products should run the same on both, like videos, identical games, minis, PSOne games.

    Let’s get better use of the ratings system! An example would be tanks. If I rate Table Top Tanks highly, I should be given a recommended list containing the Normal Tanks mini, the Battle Tanks PSN game, and even the tank vehicle in MotorStorm RC. The current suggested list on the right of the PS3 PSN Store should act like this.

  • I was thinking about getting L.A. Noire but then I called Gamestop and they’re selling it for $17.99.

    Ah, well. No biggie. I’ve got too many games I need to complete anyway. Gonna pass on this week.

  • I preordered Resistance burning skies from Best Buy. I received the preorder code but it only included the MP booster. It did not include the 3 Avatars and the Lock screen for the Vita. What is going on here? Can anyone shed some light on this?!

  • @146 as I and a few others have pointed out walking dead episode 2 is out in june my guess would be next psn update June 5

  • @146 that may not be up to sony when it hits the store quit complaining

  • That’s unfortunate that Pure Chess isn’t a 2 for the price of one deal.
    I was planning to buy it so that my girlfriend could play against me on the ps3 while I played on the Vita.
    But I’m not paying for the same game twice, So I guess I’ll have to wait for some other cross-play games to launch.

  • Looks like price was changed on Resistance with no notice. I hope you guys automatically refund everyone that already bought it.

  • if you havent played Rayman Origins yet, you owe it to yourself. get it now.

  • wow, didn’t expect this many cry-babies, but on the otherhand, great update. i got more of my psp games for my vita. my wishlist is shortened by that much more. thank you.

  • Ok, I just finished the Gravity Rush demo…and OMG its super fun!!!

    BY FAR the coolest game i’ve played on Vita…the enviroment and overall feeling to this game is amazing, the graphic style mixed with the comic book type cut scenes, the gravity powers, the cute Anime’ish main character…AND it appears to even be freeroam Or freeroamISH in nature

    Also, did i see RPG aspects and a costomizable apartment in the outro video in the demo? I hope so :3

    I couldnt be more excited to get this game at this point.

  • There are some good deals on the video side of things, $5 movies like Star Trek, Transformers, School of Rock, Nacho LIbre, Airplane, etc.

  • @161 There is always a few crybabies in every update on the blog nothing new like the crybabies expecting games to come out every week for the Vita they want everything right here right now no patience at all.The fact is the best games didn’t come out for the PS3 or PSP in the first few months or year and new games didn’t come out every week try to have some patience

  • I am traveling now and I’m not with my ps3 around this month. Is there any way to buy some of these offers just using my pc?

    Thanks.

  • Gravity Rush demo …. OMG finally a real(not really it was for ps3 originally lol) a real vita game i might get it instead of resistance since that was a dispointment

  • I BOUGHT RESISTANCE RETRIBUTION ON THE THE STORE FOR $39 AND HALF HOUR LATER YOU LOWER THE PRICE TO $35?

    • If this was the case, then we’ll make sure you’re taken care of; but to be proactive, you may want to get a call or email to PlayStation customer service.

  • @gearhead …. what about the things Sony hyped :) only to release the hardware for you to see that somethings werent available :) huh how about that lol that doesnt bother you at all? remote play? :) …. well im over it already i could care less at this point about the things the vita is supposed to have that it doesnt have, but when it released that was a big bummer :) and no im not a crybaby that wants a game everyweek lol id like more apps though …. and for the prices of the february games to go down already … i mean what are they waiting for :)

  • christopherlang1

    Can’t even say I even have a love hate relationship with Sony about my PS3 but I will give credit where credit is due, and Wow. The PS3 Ultimate Deals are Nice! That’s what I’m talking about.

  • Cool update.

    Can you please have more Game Video releases on the Vita? I am able to transfer some game videos from my PS3 to my Vita but it would be so much easier to download via the Vita. I can’t see how this would be a problem.

    Also, can you please start releasing game videos when they come out. I’m still waiting for the Last of Us trailer that’s out and Dishonored only JUST released this week.

    Thank you for reading. A reply as small as “noted” would be appreciated :)

  • @ gearhead32 & dallscowboys88

    Whats your definition on “crybabies”? because this blog post alone i dont see anything to that definition. Please tell me you know the definition of Constructive Criticism and “cry babying”. The only thing i see are people talking about the Rayman bait-n-switch and for good reason since nowhere was their an apology for the increase. Had they said something beforehand i dont think people would be talking about it.

    All in all it seems to me that both of you (mainly Gears since dallas didnt stated which people were crybabies and gears mainly complaining about Vita owners) that every update is the greatest update that Sony can offer. Tell me one person here to expected all updates to have a Vita content? None because all of us (i would hope) knows we cant have that, but that doesnt exclude the fact we should be left with nothing. Granted ill exclude this update because at least for me i havent played the demo for GR. But for the past couple updates they could have easily put up some well known Psp titles, or at least give us an update on if/when Ps1 support will come.

    Just saying!

  • @171 not every update is the greatest that isn’t going to happen but some people have the high expectations that every update has to everything that pleases them or they complain about it some people have to have some patience that isn’t too much to ask. I think they made a mistake with Rayman Origins with the price but, people screw up and make bad decisions and maybe it wasn’t all Sony on why the price stayed that way perhaps the publisher of the game had something to say about that.

  • I do like the ultimate editions of the games especially since I have PS+ I got the Red Dead and LA Noire complete editions late last year when they had another sale on them. I am thinking of getting Mafia 2 wanted to get a chance to get more trophies and to finish two of the add on stories and Just Cause 2 I have thought of buying that game in the past especially now at that price.

  • On the Playstation Store, all of these “Ultimate Bundle” games have the total harddrive space required listed, except for the inFamous 2 offer.

    My question is how large of a file size is this ultimate infamous 2 bundle?

    Thank you.

  • One thing the blog should do is detail the new psp games that have emerged on the vita store. No mention at all about the locoroco games being up or others. And sony seriously needs to fix their pricing on some of these games. Locoroco is $23 but Locoroco2 is only $8. What’s up with that?

  • @174 Infamous 2 regular edition on the store is 14.1 gig of space and the add ons for it couldn’t add much more space so I would think under 14.5 gig of space

  • Finally. So happy I can play Floating Cloud God Saves the Pilgrims and Velocity on my Vita. I just checked and they can be transferred from my PS3 to Vita. Playing it now.

    So thank you for the fix on those. Still waiting on plenty of other fixes but these don’t go unnoticed so, thank you.

  • Thank you so much for adding LocoRoco to the store! It’s one of my all time favorite PSP games and not being able to download it on my Vita was torture. Never got a chance to play LocoRoco 2 so I got it as well :)
    Could you please ask why Megaman powered up never made it to the US store? Capcom says it’s Sony’s fault but I would like your side of the story.

  • @massimodo: You can install mediago and buy the patapon/locoroco 2 pack for 14.99 and then use your vita to download them ;)

  • @ gearhead32

    Again who said that in this blog post? While ill agree it seems to me like people dont essentially want every update to please them (or else how would they buy all the game) its the fact that probably they have been waiting. I know i have with some Psp titles that Sony doesnt even want to acknowledge. Since you dont know everyone in this post how do you know they havent been waiting (moreso on psn/psp content not Vita) on something.

    And again if they knew beforehand that they knew they couldnt give out a game they were going to put on sale wouldnt it have been smart to at least tell people. Especially on this post, but nope not even a little sorry.

    All im saying is that people like you seem to think Sony can do no wrong. Of course there isnt going to be people happy with all update, but they could at least try. I know coming from an owner for the Vita, we should at least during this time of new game drought Sony could be taking this advantage to bring out Psp titles. Just saying people know they cant release Vita content so why not do the next best thing and give us an alternative?

  • Am I the only one having problems getting into an online game on Burning Skies. Every time I try to get in a game says I can’t connect to the room. I’m not having this problem with any other game with online play on my Vita. Sad to say I bought this game for online play and haven’t been able to get in a room. Please Sony Fix this!!!!!! or let me know if this is a server problem. Should have an option to host a game instead of that matchmaking crap

  • Well I bought Mafia II and Just Cause 2. I already owned all the DLC for JC2 from owning it before but never got really far in the game. This is a great opportunity for that.

  • anyone else having trouble connecting to burning skies mp?

  • yup!!!! not getting any answers on why tho

  • that sucks. yeah mine keeps timing out. :/

  • christopherlang1

    One last thing Sony. We pay good money for Plus. Why no deals like this for Plus? This is what people want, what I want. I don’t care about PS1, or minis, or games no one wants so they end up as Plus specials. It’s gotten better this past year or so but we want things like Ultimate Deals for Plus as well.

  • @Morgan ATN:

    Is there something wrong with the Gravity Rush and Resistance Demos on the store?? Ive downloaded both of them at least 3 times on the Vita itself and once on the PS3 and tried to transfer them over, but EVERY time, i get they get to about 70% install progress and it gives me the error “E-80103a3f”. I tried right when the store was updated and then just again now to see if it was a store problem, but they still wont install. It sucks because thats like at least a wasted 15 Gigs i used to download both of them. Thanks

  • @186 i heard that during e3 they are gonna talk about how to make it better….like FULL retail games for plus members. so far im very happy. i get more than my moneys worth :)

  • Me too now i know its not just me so i can’t blame my high speed roadrunner turbo lol

  • lol yeah i have a 12 mb download so its not me either. imma single player it for a few hours till its fixed. hey add me so we can play mp together

  • drakerules09 .. wowwww thats pretty damnn impressive.

  • oh… a 3 minute demo for Gravity Rush… very nice … that’s how you will convince someone to buy your game..

  • ultratroll said…. When it comes to gaming You’re better listening to crazy hobos on the street rather than listening kotaku. Lol.

    LOL hahahaa

  • Erlaxis said … You know, $23 isn’t bad for Rayman, but the announced $15 price was better. The $8 difference can buy an amazing game like Shatter, for example.

    Truee trueee, that extra 8 can go a longgg way on buying another full psn game. btw shatter is great.

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