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7	->''"I remember watching the announcement going out on the net, was a real big day for us, and was I think the point where people started to really get excited about the game!"''
8	-->-- ''[[VideoGame/SegaSuperstars Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]'' Executive Producer '''Steve Lycett''' [[http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/interviews/a201044/steve-lycett-sega--sonic-all-star-racing.html on]] the announcement of [[VideoGame/{{Shenmue}} Ryo Hazuki]] as a playable character.
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10	Video game announcements, particularly sequel or casting announcements, can cause [[SugarWiki/AndTheFandomRejoiced a positive uproar among the fans]].
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12	!!Games with their own pages:
13	[[index]]
14	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/BlazBlueCrossTagBattle''
15	* AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Capcom}}
16	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/AceAttorney''
17	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/CapcomVs''
18	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/MegaMan''
19	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/MonsterHunter''
20	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/DisneyInfinity''
21	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/DragonBallFighterZ''
22	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/FinalFantasy''
23	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/TheatrhythmFinalFantasy''
24	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/InjusticeGodsAmongUs''
25	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/Injustice2''
26	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/KingdomHearts''
27	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/KingdomHearts3DDreamDropDistance''
28	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/LEGOBatmanTrilogy''
29	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/LEGODimensions''
30	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/LEGOJurassicWorld''
31	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/LEGOMarvelsAvengers''
32	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/LEGOMarvelSuperHeroes''
33	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/LEGOStarWars''
34	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/MortalKombat''
35	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Multiversus}}''
36	* AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Nintendo}}
37	** AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{amiibo}}
38	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/DonkeyKongCountry''
39	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/FireEmblem''
40	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Kirby}}''
41	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Pokemon}}''
42	*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/PokemonRubyAndSapphire'' (covers the originals plus ''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'')
43	*** ''[[AndTheFandomRejoiced/PokemonGenV Pokémon Generation V]]'' (covers ''Pokémon Black and White'' and ''Pokémon Black 2 and White 2'')
44	*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/PokemonXAndY''
45	*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/PokemonSunAndMoon''
46	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SuperMarioBros''
47	*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/MarioAndLuigi''
48	*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/MarioKart''
49	*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/NewSuperMarioBros''
50	*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/NewSuperMarioBrosU''
51	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SuperSmashBros''
52	*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU''
53	*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''
54	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/TheLegendOfZelda''
55	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/ProjectXZone''
56	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Scribblenauts}}''
57	* AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Sega}}
58	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/EtrianOdyssey''
59	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SegaSuperstars''
60	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SonicTheHedgehog''
61	*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SonicColors''
62	*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SonicGenerations''
63	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/ShinMegamiTensei''
64	*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Persona}}''
65	* AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Sony}}
66	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/PlayStationAllStarsBattleRoyale''
67	** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/RatchetAndClank''
68	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SoulcaliburVI''
69	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SuperRobotWars''
70	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/TalesSeries''
71	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/TrailsSeries''
72	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtlesShreddersRevenge''
73	* AndTheFandomRejoiced/ValveCorporation
74	* AndTheFandomRejoiced/WayForwardTechnologies
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76	!!Other examples:
77	* AndTheFandomRejoiced/VideoGamesAToM
78	* AndTheFandomRejoiced/VideoGamesNToZ
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81	[[foldercontrol]]
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83	[[folder:Recent]]
84	Examples that are recent are put in this folder for two weeks. After said two weeks, they should then be moved to the corresponding page/folder. Also please add a timestamp of when it was added.
85	%%Example: M/D/Y: Example of Fandom Rejoicing. Keep in mind that this when it was added to this folder NOT when it was announced.
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87	* 7/12/23: Limited Run Games had a digital showcase conference of more upcoming limited physical releases, however, what some didn't expect was the announcement of [[UpdatedRerelease enhanced ports]] and {{compilation\|rerelease}}s of older classic titles that are also coming to current 8th and 9th generation consoles as well as PC, which includes the following: ''[[Franchise/JurassicPark Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection]]'', ''[[VideoGame/{{Gex}} Gex Trilogy]]'', ''VideoGame/{{Tomba}}'', and for the first time ever, an official localized re-release of ''VideoGame/ClockTower1995'' on modern platforms, and ''VideoGame/ShantaeAdvanceRiskyRevolution'' seeing the light of day on the Game Boy Advance 22 years later since its cancelation!
88	* 7/12/23: Seemingly out of nowhere, Creator/StingEntertainment are bringing back two installments from their VideoGame/DeptHeaven series back to the modern generation: an enhanced port of ''VideoGame/YggdraUnion'' for Switch and PC (with the latter being made available through Early Access on Steam) and the announcement of an HD remaster of VideoGame/RivieraThePromisedLand!
89	* 1/30/24: To celebrate the 20th anniversary of it's original release, ''VisualNovel/FateStayNight'' gets an HD Remaster for the Switch and Steam...and in defiance of NoExportForYou, it'll get an official translation into English (and Chinese)!
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93	* ''VideoGame/DissidiaFinalFantasy'' is just going to be another crappy ''Final Fantasy'' spinoff with [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Cloud and Sephiroth]] [[SpotlightStealingSquad stealing the lime]]-- Ooo! [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVI Kefka!]] With [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyXI Shantotto]], you'd think we'd get a secret ''[[VideoGame/FinalFantasyXII FF12]]'' rep too... Judge Grabanth!
94	** Repeated when footage of the game was released in English, this time not with the characters but their voice actors. Creator/ChristopherSabat as Garland? Yes please!
95	** Even more rejoicing when it turns out that there will be a sequel called ''Dissidia Duodecim'', which features [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIII Lightning]], [[EnsembleDarkhorse fan-favorite]] [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyIV Kain Highwind]], [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Tifa]], [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyX Yuna]], [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyXII Vaan]] and the unexpected appearance of [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVIII Laguna Loire]]! And for those who deride the new characters, you can play as [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyIVTheAfterYears the Man in Black]].
96	*** [[EnsembleDarkhorse GILGA]][[VideoGame/FinalFantasyV MESH]] has been announced! [[MyFriendsAndZoidberg Oh, and]] [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyXI Prishe]], too.
97	** The new content of ''Duodecim'' itself should NOT be overlooked. The HP cap is now broken to the sixth digit, there's an assist system, world map (no RandomEncounters!), at least one character's fighting style has been reconstructed (Firion) and [[VillainProtagonist Destiny Odysseys for the Chaos characters]]. Did I forget to mention the OldSaveBonus feature from ''Dissidia'' and the 13th Cycle of ''Dissidia'' is going to be ''replayable''?! Big Honkin' Game doesn't even begin to cover this.
98	*** It may count as OneGameForThePriceOfTwo, but a code was handed out to those who bought ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsBirthBySleep: Final Mix'' and ''VideoGame/The3rdBirthday'' that, when used in ''Duodecim'', granted Cloud and Lightning a third special costume. Cloud's outfit also gave ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' fans more to rejoice about, seeing as it's [[http://soyoungim.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/kh-cloud-a.jpg what he wore]] in ''1''.
99	** Early June 2010, the DLC made its way to European shores, too.[[note]]The very same day ''[[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' was announced, to boot. Truly a memorable day for gaming.[[/note]] And there's a DLC costume for ''Sephiroth'', too. ThatOneBoss[[note]] Sephiroth's status throughout the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series.[[/note]] just got {{Promoted To\|Playable}} [[DownloadableContent Available For Purchase]]. Oh yeah.
100	** Last but not least, the game has a make-your-own-story mode. That's right: you can write your own fanfiction in the game, program battles to happen in it ''and'' share it with your friends!
101	* For [[UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}} Philadelphia-based]] Zelda fans, the announcement that [[http://manncenter.org/events/legend-zelda-symphony-goddesses the Symphony of the Goddesses concert would come to the City of Brotherly Love]] made them [[{{Squee}} squee with delight,]] as they were almost certain that the concert would not come to the East Coast.
102	** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pB647PE-80 "But before you leave, I'd like you to step inside one more world for Nintendo Gamecube,"]] said Reggie Fils-Aime that fateful day in 2004. Little did anyone know that in the next few seconds would there be one of the greatest roars of applause and tears in the history of the ''Zelda'' series.
103	* ''[[Manga/FistOfTheNorthStar Hokuto]] [[VideoGame/DynastyWarriors Musou]]'''s announcement was met with either unconditional devotion due to it being ''Fist of the North Star'', or cynical derision due to it being a ''Warriors''/''Musou'' game... plus, the ''Warriors'' games had never so much as shown blood, due to KOEI wanting to keep the franchise's consistent rating under the CERO system (equivalent to a "T" rating in the American/Canadian ESRB system). Then the first footage showed what happened to the first mooks unfortunate enough to [[YourHeadAsplode face Kenshirou]]... then a KOEI rep stated that the Western releases would "probably" be more violent (if not gore-y)... then it turned out that the story ''wasn't'' [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderized]] with Woobies-all-over like ''Dynasty Warriors'' and ''Samurai Warriors'' and in fact held pretty solidly to the original anime... then American players posted that it wasn't a complete retread of the previous ''Warriors'' games...
104	* Even though Midway Games is gone, their spirit lives on with three announcements in 2010.
105	** First up, [[Creator/ElectronicArts EA Sports]] announced that they were bringing back ''VideoGame/NBAJam'' for the Platform/{{Wii}}, with original series co-creator Mark Turmell advising the devteam, and Tim Kitzrow is back to do the AnnouncerChatter that made the original so memorable.
106	** Then, Microsoft announced ''VideoGame/HydroThunderHurricane'' for [[Platform/XboxLive Xbox Live Arcade]], which keeps the insane action of the original boat racer while giving it a new, shiny, hi-definition makeover.
107	** And finally, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, which bought most of the Midway back catalog (except for the two above examples and the ''Cruis'n'' trilogy, whose rights are with Nintendo), announced a '''[[VideoGame/MortalKombat9 new]]''' ''Mortal Kombat'' game which has the extreme blood and gore that the Franchise/DCUniverse crossover lacked, takes the ''VideoGame/StreetFighterIV'' route of gameplay with 3D graphics on a 2D gameplay plane, brings back Dan "Toasty!" Forden to do the music, and adds a 2-on-2 tag team mode. [[AndTheFandomRejoiced/MortalKombat People were happy]].
108	* Okay, new Telltale game? Lesse what it is...Woah, wait up...Is that [[Webcomic/PennyArcade Tycho]], [[VideoGame/SamAndMaxFreelancePolice Max]], [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 the Heavy]], and [[WebAnimation/HomestarRunner Strong Bad]]? [[{{Crossover}} All together]]? This is gonna be GOOD.
109	** And...[[http://kotaku.com/5629057/team-fortress-2s-heavy-finally-playable-in-a-poker-game here it is.]] Huh.
110	* Basketball games over the years try and pull this by including a certain [[ShowyInvincibleHero Michael Jeffery]] [[MagneticHero Jordan]]. Ten years ago EA pulled it off in ''NBA Live 2000''. Now Sega not only have Jordan in ''NBA 2K11'', but a type of story mode where fans can play through his greatest matches. For any fan of basketball during his era this would have good reason to rejoice, not just for Jordan and the Bulls, but for Celtics fans with the 86 team, Pistons fans for the 88 team, Lakers fans...now we just need to know if the [[BadassCrew Dream Team]] will be included.
111	* Part One, because one bullet isn't enough to explain it all: In December 2007, Jagex learned the hard way that sometimes you just shouldn't trifle with the UnpleasableFanbase. In an attempt to curtail issues with real world trading, which allegedly was putting the game's economy through the ringer, Jagex removed ''{{Wilderness}}'' [=PvP=] and unrestricted trade from ''VideoGame/RuneScape'', replacing player-killers with nigh-invulnerable DemonicSpiders that often traveled in packs. Even though efforts made to offer alternatives for the [=PvP=] players enjoyed some amount of success, the numbers still stood at 60,000 canceled membership subscriptions in the weeks immediately following the changes. (Although since real world traders often used stolen credit to pay for all transactions - including membership subscriptions - just how many were legitimate subscriptions in the first place is unknown.)
112	** Part Two: In November of 2010, a guaranteed content poll opened up asking if players wanted ''Wilderness'' [=PvP=] and unrestricted trade back. Four options were presented, as usual, and by far the most voted up option was bringing them back as long as workarounds were set down to keep RWT out of it all. Longtime players had come to better understand and respect Jagex's reasons even though they didn't think the end justified the means. That poll was soon closed, and in December a referendum was opened for any player to vote in on the matter. 91% of 1.2 million votes cast were in favor of bringing back Wilderness [=PvP=] and free trade as long as the RWT problems that started the whole mess were neutralized as best as possible, and in February of 2011 everything agreed upon was implemented as promised.
113	** The September 2012 Behind the Scenes update earned many cries of joy; after several months of pitiful updates (and many, many updates to the [[CreatorsPet Squeal of Fortune and Solomon's General Store]]), a bevy of new content was announced; a graphical update and two new quests for Al Kharid, an update for the God Wars Dungeon, and the long awaited (and desperately needed) bot nuke. Best of all? Only the barest mention of Solomon and the Squeal, which up until then had been making headlines every month.
114	* In 2003, ''VideoGame/{{Uru}}'' would have been a MMO of ''VideoGame/{{Myst}}'', but it wasn't until 2007 that [=GameTap=] hosted it. Now it's known as ''[[http://mystonline.com/en/play/ MO:ULagain]]'', plus it's free ''and'' since 2010 [[http://www.openuru.org/ open source!]]
115	** Even better. In early 2013 (Tentative), ''Phantasy Star Online 2'' will have an American and European release.
116	* Wowzers, I bet Nintendo is gonna repackage four old games that I probably downloaded from Platform/VirtualConsole and a subpar soundtrack CD for the Zelda 25th Anniversary, just like they did Franchise/SuperMarioBros Shame on you, Ninten- Wait what's this? Special soundtrack discs? ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'' having a Holiday 2011 release? ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaLinksAwakening Link's Awakening DX]]'' on the eShop right now? Limited Edition Gold Wiimote? ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaFourSwords'' on Platform/DSiWare?[[note]]Wait, it's a port of the GBA game... Well it's free so who cares?[[/note]] '''''Live orchestrated concerts happening worldwide this Fall?!!!''''' Nintendo, you can have my wallet!
117	** Let's not forget the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR6tYh4IL9w Romance trailer.]] A true dream come true for the thousands of [[{{Shipping}} Link X Zelda shippers]] all around the world. Their {{Squee}} will be heard in the wind for the years to come.
118	** Oh, about that ''Four Swords''... it's NOT a direct port. It has actual new content, including new levels and an actual ''single-player mode''. And yes, it's still free!
119	* Okay, Creator/NitroPlus. ''VisualNovel/{{Demonbane}}'' is a good VisualNovel and all, but you should start getting serious about America...Wait, WHAT!! [[VisualNovel/SayaNoUta SAYA NO UTA]]!!! SUMAGA!!! KIKOKUGAI - THE CYBER SLAYER!!! WHO NEEDS BASIC NECESSITIES!! TAKE MY MONEY NOW!!!
120	* C'mon, Activision. Why did you cancel ''True Crime: Hong Kong''? Especially when it was so close to being finished? Do you really need to focus on online games, as you claimed? Cut to seven months later '''SQUARE ENIX BOUGHT OUT THE PUBLISHING RIGHTS?! IT'S ACTUALLY GOING TO SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY?''' It's most likely going to be called [[VideoGame/SleepingDogs2012 something else]], because they did not purchase the rights to the name? '''I DON'T CARE. SQUENIX, I LOVE YOU!!'''
121	* Atari has [[http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/36590/Hasbro_Reclaims_Dungeons__Dragons_Rights_From_Atari_Following_Legal_Dispute.php lost the exclusive rights to D&D video games]] much, much, earlier than [[http://www.mcvuk.com/news/280/Hasbro-buys-back-digital-rights-from-Infogrames the 2015 wait-out]]? After the lack of refinement in VideoGame/NeverwinterNights2 and the borderline MediaNotes/{{Shovelware}} ''Dagggerdale'', '''HELL YEAH!'''
122	** And in another sign of things moving upward, Cryptic, who are developing ''Neverwinter'', was bought by Perfect World from Atari. Perfect World saw how low Atari's standards were and realised [[ObviousBeta how shoddy]] the game would be if it were released on time and decided to delay it.
123	* Score yet another one for Nintendo: after a long list of diagrams (as usual for Nintendo), the bottom of [[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/120127/03.html this page]] mentions ''there's gonna be a new side-scroller Mario for the Platform/Nintendo3DS!'' Just after the wait for ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DLand'' was finally over, now the hype's gonna grow once again! Of course, it's still a mere announcement by now, but if we're getting a "New Super Mario World", then it's ''definitely'' gonna be WorthIt.
124	** According to [[http://z6.invisionfree.com/N5S/index.php?showtopic=4698 Nintendo 5 Star]], a domain name has been registered under "http://www.supermario4.com". In Japan, Super Mario World's was known as ''Super Mario Bros 4'' back in 90's. So...will this be a reboot or indeed a "New" remake of [[VideoGame/SuperMarioWorld the belowed game?]]
125	*** [[http://www.mariowiki.com/New_Super_Mario_Bros._2 It seems not to be the case;]] however, ''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros2'' already seems to have something to make up for that, namely another return of Raccoon Mario and an ''August 2012'' release date. After being announced ''just four months earlier''. Wow. The only missing things are Yoshi and a Cape powerup, and then we're in business!
126	*** A-HEM! [[http://www.mariowiki.com/File:NSMB2_screen1.jpeg TANOOKI MARIO DIRECTLY FROM THE NES VERSION!!]] THAT! IS! ALL!
127	*** Forget any of that [[http://nintendo3dsdaily.com/nintendo3dsnews/reznor-is-in-new-super-mario-bros-2/ Reznor is]][[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txn2Ar8PYXg back]]! After years of being absent and only in Super Mario World, the four dinosaur bosses reappear!
128	*** The Koopalings are back!
129	* ''[[Music/{{Vocaloid}} Project Mirai]]'' looks like fun, but it's just a chibified version of ''Project Diva''...wait...[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0uPCicpzRw is that Daughter and Servant of Evil]]? [[EnsembleDarkhorse Gumi's]] gonna be a player character!? THIS IS GONNA BE THE BEST VOCALOID GAME EVER!
130	** Music/{{Mothy}} fans were really happy about the fact that the ''[[Music/EvilliousChronicles Story of Evil]]'' levels were accurate to mothy's canon, complete with cameos from [[CuteClumsyGirl Chartette (Teto)]], [[AxCrazy Ney (Neru)]] and even [[JustLikeRobinHood Leonhart (Leon)]]!
131	* [[VideoGame/{{X}} Egosoft]] lifted the information blackout and posted some ''VideoGame/XRebirth'' development videos on their Platform/YouTube channel!
132	** For even more rejoicing, ''X Rebirth'' finally has an actual release date!
133	* After spending many years as the "Wandering Protagonist", [[Franchise/{{Disgaea}} Asagi's]] days of wandering may finally be over. After a successful Makai Wars concert and gathering 10,000 people to join her fan club in a promotion that would determine whether she will get her own game, [[http://www.siliconera.com/2013/07/13/disgaea-4-return-headed-to-vita-along-with-criminal-girls/ Nippon Ichi has confirmed that her game is now in the planning stages]]. The fans are rejoicing [[http://ramge707.tumblr.com/image/55408882217 just as much as Asagi is.]]
134	* Platform/XboxOne: Backwards compatibility? '''Oh, HELL yes!'''
135	* It's a pity, ''VideoGame/ZooTycoon'' is no longer being made with the partnership... A NEW ONE IN 2013!? On the Xbox 360 (and Xbox One), RELEASED IN THE FALL OF THIS YEAR! AND YOU CAN FEED THEM WITH THE KINECT!
136	** The game looks nice, but what happens if it ends up ''Kinectimals'' 2... SECOND TRAILER! OH BOY! THAT IS NO KINECTIMALS! OVER 100 ANIMALS! That's more than ''Zoo Tycoon 2'' and several packs together!
137	* '''''ACTIVISION IS REOPENING SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT?!?!?!??!?!!!'''''
138	* ''VideoGame/VampireTheMasqueradeBloodlines2''. Within twenty-four hours of the game's announcement, the preorder was the #2 bestseller on Steam. Now that's a fandom willing to shell out for some elder vitae.
139	* For many years, ''[[VideoGame/VictoriaAnEmpireUnderTheSun Victoria]]'' was the RedHeadedStepchild of Creator/ParadoxInteractive's grand strategy games. While some fans clamored for a third installment, many believed that the franchise had been abandoned... until [=PDXCON=] Remixed in 2021, when ''Victoria 3'' was formally announced.
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