The Spotlight Games Podcast, hosted by Patrick Schweigert & Kamen Daugherty, will be a weekly show all about video games (and sometimes other things too!). Each episode we will discuss the games we're playing, big news stories of that week, and more. You can follow the pod on twitter @Spotgamespod, on IG @spotlightgamespodcast, Patrick @patrickschwag, and Kamen @KidKamen. You can email any questions and thoughts to Mail@spotlightgames.net!
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Unpacking 2024 With Jk! Games! And Cognitive Clips
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This week, the whole crew is back together to check back in on our Fantasy Critic League! Except THIS TIME, we are bringing in various badges (with a b) to give out to games we drafted, and maybe some that we didn't. Enjoy! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timec…
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This week, we are reacting to the newest trailer for The Last Of Us Season 2, AND the new Like a Dragon Yakuza show on Amazon. Plus, Avowed has officially been delayed, so what does that mean for Xbox's rest of 2024? ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timecodes Wh…
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Crafting The Perfect Open World Game
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This week, we are building our own open world game! By taking various elements of different games in the genre, each of us put together what we think would be the next big event in video games. Want to build your own? These are the categories! Story (not the exact story, unless you want it to be. It can be a story like or comparable to, share the s…
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This week, Patrick gushes about Dungeons of Hinterberg, the Halo show has been cancelled, and Humble Games has shut down. Plus, we have a TON of other games we've been playing that we share our thoughts on! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timecodes More College…
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College Football 25 & Concord Impressions
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This week, we're discussing the long-awaited return of College Football 25, AND we brought on Mori aka twitch.tv/gwtmori from Gamer Actual Podcast to discuss PlahyStation's newest swing, Concord. Plus, we have some new Bioshock details to unpack. ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to sup…
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This week, we're talking a rumored Elden Ring tv show, the new Resident Evil 9 TBA later this year, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, AND Ubisoft is working on Assassin's Creed remakes ... but which ones?! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timecodes What we've been pl…
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This week, we're discussing rumors of PS3 games coming to PS5 via emulation, Beyond Good & Evil 2 is APPARENTLY still being developed (with new content coming to the original game's anniversary edition), and Dr. Disrespect has been fired cus he sucks! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out t…
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Nintendo Direct Recap (ZELDA ECHOES OF WISDOM!!!)
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This week, we're recapping the Nintendo Direct, and giving our final thoughts on Summer Game Fest. PLUS, Patrick has a TON of Steam Next Fest Demos to report on that you might want to wishlist! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timecodes What we've been playing: …
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This week, we're recapping the SGF and Xbox showcases from Summer Game Fest! There are a LOT of games to discuss, so buckle up. ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timecodes Summer Game Fest Recap (and a few other smaller showcases): 1:53 Xbox Showcase Recap: 56:10…
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This week, we're discussing the magic of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, the rumor mill is churnin' with Astro Bot news and Resident Evil Remakes, and Call of Duty is coming to Game Pass day 1! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timecodes What we've been play…
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Astro Bot + Resident Evil Remakes Incoming!
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This week, we're discussing the magic of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, the rumor mill is churnin' with Astro Bot news and Resident Evil Remakes, and Call of Duty is coming to Game Pass day 1! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timecodes Sand Land: 3:56 Hell…
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This week, we're discussing Little Kitty Big City, Senua's Saga Hellblade 2, Sand Land, and Fallout 76. Plus, we discuss how excited we are for Assassin's Creed Shadows! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timecodes Little Kitty Big City: 7:05 Fallout 76: 11:28 San…
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This week, we are catching up with what we've been playing with special guest Cognitive Clips! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timecodes Animal Well - 3:27 Hades 2 - 22:16 Hellblade Senua's Sacrifice - 32:57 Tales of Kenzera Zau - 49:26 Twitter @spotgamespod Yo…
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This week, we talk about No Rest For The Wicked, Tales of Kenzera Zau, Dave the Diver, AND we gotta talk about 7's. ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timecodes What we're playing - 4:40 Tales of Kenzera Zau - 7:30 Dave the Diver - 12:12 No Rest for the Wicked - 2…
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This week, we are reviewing FALLOUT on Amazon! Plus, we have a final review of Dragon's Dogma 2, and we discuss whether or not Hollow Knight Silksong might be finally getting a release date (spoilers it didn't) ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timecodes What we'…
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This week, we are joined by JK! Games! And Cognitive Clips to check in on our Fantasy Critic League! We have Q1 to sift through, and our eyes looking forward to the rest of the year. Each of us recaps how our teams are doing so far with what's been released, and what we expect to come with Q2's releases. ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subsc…
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This week, we react to SO many details on Ken Levine's next game JUDAS. Also, Waffle House could be coming to Tekken 8 (LFG), and we have some hopes and dreams for Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC. ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timecodes What we've been playing - 3:25 Dr…
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This week, we are diving DEEP into Dragon's Dogma 2! Is it a Game of the Year Contender? Is Kamen the most wrong he's ever been about a game ever? Only one way to find out, lads. ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timecodes What we've been playing - 2:48 Dragon's …
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This week, we have impressions of Nightingale and I Am Dead, AND we are ranking the 10 best sports games of all time! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timecodes Beginning of episode - 00:00 What we've been playing - 6:50 Ranking the 10 best sports games - 30:11 …
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This week we are joined by Chancletamangu to discuss our thoughts on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and share our hopes and dreams of future remakes (both Final Fantasy and otherwise). Plus, Abby's crew has been cast in season 2 of The Last Of Us, so you know we have opinions. ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will …
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This week, we are joined by Cognitive Clips to discuss Switch 2's rumored delay, and all the latest Nintendo announcements from their Direct and Pokemon Presents! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timecodes What we've been playing - 3:42 Switch 2 Delayed? - 27:32…
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This week, we are talking about DEMOCRACY in Helldivers 2, plus we chat about the top 5 games we revisit, AND what we think we be on gaming's Mount Rushmore. ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast! Timecodes What we've been playing - 3:52 Top 5 games we revisit - 32:34…
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The Dumpster Boy is BACK and we have a doozy for you. Xbox is potentially going to start bringing all their games to PlayStation (and Nintendo), and the internet is BIG MAD. Also, we have some ideas on how we could've made Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League a better game. Plus, Kamen shares his full Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth Review, and Pat…
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Let's react to PlayStation's State of Play announcements! We also have several games to share our impressions on from Prince of Persia The Lost Crown to Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth, and we're doing it all with @Cognitive-Clips ! Timecodes Beginning of show - 00:00 What we've been playing - 6:12 (Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, Phantom Liberty, G…
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Palworld Controversy + Xbox Developer Direct Reactions
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Let's talk about Palworld! Evan Brando joins us to talk all about our thoughts on the game and the growing controversy. We also react to the latest Xbox Developer_Direct with Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones, Avowed, and more. AND Patrick reviews The Last of Us Pt. 2 Remastered! Timecodes What we've been playing - 2:45 (Yakuza Like a Dragon, Persona 5 Ro…
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It's the time of year to recap last year's gaming predictions and crown this year's Predictions Papa, AND bring out a whole new batch of predictions for 2024. Timecodes What we've been playing - 4:30 2023 predictions - 22:50 2024 predictions - 35:45 Follow us on socials! Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitc…
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There are a TON of games coming out in 2024, so we did the only thing we know how: a Fantasy Critic Draft with our pals @jkgamespodcast and @cognitiveclips! Come along for the madness as each of us pick 6 games we hope come out in 2024 Timecodes Rules - 4:41 Round 1 - 12:00 Round 2 - 19:33 Round 3 - 25:20 Round 4 - 36:33 Round 5 - 46:50 Round 6 - 1…
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2023 Spotlight Games of the Year Awards
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It's time for our annual tradition - The Spotlight Games (tm) of the Year Awards - As Presented by The Golden Beefies (tm again)! In this jam packed episode, we unveil our Top 10 games of 2023, as well as several additional (fun) categories! Come for the vibes, stay to hear us talk about Nathan Lane Timecodes The Spotlight Games of the Year Awards …
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The Game Awards Winners + Announcements
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In episode 105 we discuss the winners and biggest announcements from The Game Awards last week! We also share our thoughts on a few games we have been playing. Nominate Patrick to be an Up and Comer for Kinda Funny Games in 2024! The form to nominate him can be found here! Timecodes The Wild At Heart impressions: 5:33 Slay The Princess impressions:…
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In episode 104, we are talking about the GTA 6 trailer heard round the world, as well as some new news about the roguelike mode in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered! Plus, Kamen shares his thoughts on Dragon Quest 11, and Patrick shares his thoughts on Baldur's Gate 3, Jusant, and Sea of Stars. Nominate Patrick to be an Up and Comer for Kinda Funny …
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Predicting Announcements at The Game Awards
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In episode 103, we are predicting what announcements we think are coming at next week's Game Awards show. Additionally, Patrick has a revew of indie darling Cocoon, Amazon has shown images from their upcoming show Fallout, and we discuss how Simpsons Hit & Run almost had a sequel. Time Codes Updated thoughts on PS Portal: 4:03 Cocoon Review: 9:33 J…
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Reviewing Alan Wake 2 & PlayStation Portal
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In episode 102, we are reviewing our experience with PlayStation Portal, and game of the year contender Alan Wake 2! We will also be covering some news about both The Last of Us game, and the HBO show. Plus, we'll be discussing old licensed games from our childhood! Time Codes PlayStation Portal Review: 2:26 Alan Wake 2 Review: 24:38 The Last of Us…
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We are back after unveiling the Top 100 games of all time with @cognitiveclips and the nominations for the biggest night in gaming - The Game Awards! Let's talk about it! Timecodes What we've been playing: 3:20 The Game Awards Nominations: 29:50 Follow us on socials! - Twitter @spotgamespod - YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod - Twi…
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The Top 20 Games of All Time - The Top 100 Part 5
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Let's talk about the 20 best video games ever made as we reveal the rest of the Top 100 Games List from our audience with special guest Mando aka @chancletamangu. We also share a ton of stats from the submissions, and we may even have some audience members stop by to share their thoughts on the list! Timecodes Recapping games 100-21 w/ Mando: 5:23 …
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The Top 100 Games of All Time (40-21)
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The Top 100 continues! In part 4, we are joined by friend of the show Jacob to unveil the fourth round of games, #40-21. How were these games decided? By you, the audience! So if you're mad, you can only be mad at yourselves hehe. Games 20-1 will be revealed next week, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! Timecodes Games 40-31: 4:46 Games …
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The Top 100 Games of All Time (60-41)
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The Top 100 continues! In part 3, we are joined by friend of the show Mike to unveil the third round of games, #60-41. How were these games decided? By you, the audience! So if you're mad, you can only be mad at yourselves hehe. Games 40-21 will be revealed next week, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! AND, our sister-pod Save Trash Cine…
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The Top 100 continues! In part 2, we are joined by friend of the show Nick to unveil the second round of games, #80-61. How were these games decided? By you, the audience! So if you're mad, you can only be mad at yourselves hehe. Games 60-41 will be revealed next week, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! AND, our sister-pod Save Trash Cin…
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The Top 100 has begun! In part 1, we are joined by Evan Brando (@TheBrandoShow) to unveil the first 20 games on the list. How were these games decided? By you, the audience! So if you're mad, you can only be mad at yourselves hehe. Games 80-61 will be revealed next week, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! Timecodes Games 100-91: 6:41 Gam…
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This week, we've finally played Baldur's Gate 3 and it's Baldur's Great (I'm sorry). Patrick also reviews Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways, we have an audience review of Sea of Stars, and much more! And don't forget, help us make the Top 100 Games of all time by submitting YOUR top 15 here! https://forms.gle/KNmXRxADVQRAMjb96 Timecodes What We're Play…
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This week, we're joined by Manda aka @Chancletamangu to discuss this MASSIVE Xbox leak. New consoles, new games, more acquisition dreams. It's all here, and we talk about it! We also briefly discuss last week's PlayStation State of Play and Nintendo Direct! And don't forget, help us make the Top 100 Games of all time by submitting YOUR top 15 here!…
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We discuss the pros and cons of Starfield while Kamen gives his impressions, we unpack the controversy around Unity's change for game developers, and the rumor that Gearbox is for sale! And don't forget, help us make the Top 100 Games of all time by submitting YOUR top 15 here! https://forms.gle/KNmXRxADVQRAMjb96 Timecodes Extended Starfield Impres…
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We've been playing Starfield for nearly 30 hours, and we have THOUGHTS! We bring in friend of the show Lukas to dive into all the possibilities with Starfield, and whether or not it has true Game of the Year potential. Kamen also shares impressions on the hot new turn-based RPG Sea of Stars! And don't forget, help us make the Top 100 Games of all t…
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Mario Bros. Wonder Hopes and Sony Raising PS+ Prices
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This week, Kamen returns with some Texas Chainsaw Massacre impressions! Patrick gives his final thoughts on Final Fantasy XVI, and we may or may not be visited by Clive Rosfield. Plus, Mario Bros. Wonder has a direct incoming, and Sony is raising the PS+ Prices. AND! We announce the upcoming Top 100 Games episodes, and need your help! Go to https:/…
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Celebrating Mario and Recapping Gamescom w/ JK! Games!
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This week, we are joined by Kayla from JK! Games! Podcast to discuss the highlights from Gamescom Opening Night Live, our favorite Mario games in honor of Charles Martinet stepping back as the voice of Mario, and HBO's The Last of Us news! Time Codes What We're Playing: 2:49 Gamescom Opening Night Live Highlights: 22:38 Charles Martinet Steps Back …
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Can Tears of the Kingdom Be Game of the Year?
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This week, Patrick has his impressions on Telltale's The Expanse Ep. 1 and Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical. We also discuss video game burnout, and whether Tears of the Kingdom can be GOTY as a direct sequel! Time Codes The Expanse Impressions: 8:30 Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical Impressions: 16:45 Video Game Burnout: 27:16 Can Zelda TOTK …
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Venba! Viewfinder! Twisted Metal! We have a bunch of reviews for your enjoyment, AND we are taking a trip to the rumor mill to discuss Nintendo's next console, Elder Scrolls 4's potential remake, and Patrick is on the ground floor of a Last Of Us Season 2 Rumor. Time Codes Venba Review: 7:48 Viewfinder Review: 11:58 Twisted Metal Review: 16:30 Nint…
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In this week's episode, Patrick reviews Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, we discuss The Last of Us Season 2 updates from the SAG/AFTRA and WGA Strikes, a huge change for handheld gaming from the EU, and ... are we ... hyped for Baldur's Gate 3???? Time Codes What We're Playing: 4:34 Oxenfree II: Lost Signals Review: 8:52 TLOU Season 2 updates: 15:30 Hand…
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In this week's episode, we unpack the verdict of the Xbox FTC Trial, Patrick has a Dave the Diver review, and we talk way too much about sex with bears :( Time Codes What We're Playing: 1:50 Dave the Diver Review: 7:51 FTC Trial Has a Verdict: 14:26 Black Panther Game: 43:50 Bear Congress in Baldurs Gate 3: 48:26 Follow us on socials! - Twitter @sp…
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Final Fantasy XVI Might Be Game of the Year
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Final Fantasy 16 has been getting fantastic reviews, so it's time for us to chime in! We're in the midst of one of the greatest years in video game history...can Final Fantasy 16 be game of the year?! Time Codes What We're Playing: 2:30 Final Fantasy XVI: 23:00 Follow us on socials! - Twitter @spotgamespod - YouTube, IG and TikTok @spotlightgamespo…
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The Dumpster Boy Returns! We are recapping last week's Nintendo Direct, and have to unpack the insane calendar of releases the rest of this year. Are there too many video games? We also share some impressions of Diablo 4, Lies of P, and Viewfinder. Enjoy! Time Codes What We're Playing: 5:22 Nintendo Direct Recap: 24:04 Are There Too Many Video Game…
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