Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Toy Fair 2013 features such wonderful toys]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/11/toy-fair-2013-features-such-wonderful-toys/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/11/toy-fair-2013-features-such-wonderful-toys/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/11/toy-fair-2013-features-such-wonderful-toys/#comments Toy Fair 2013 features such wonderful toysToy Fair 2013 is happening up in New York this week, and in addition to those Tomb Raider minimates we spotted earlier, there are a bevy of various playthings, action figures, and replica items available from a number of famous video game franchises and settings. Just down below, we've compiled a few galleries of the video game-related toys on display for you to browse through at your leisure.

Thrill, for example, at the newly revealed Motorized Patriot figure from Bioshock Infinite. Gaze upon the (still boxed!) figures from Batman: Arkham City, including Talia, Deadshot, and Bats himself. Or if full-sized replicas are more your thing, you can see some closeup shots of the Gears of War Judgement "Taxi Lancer," as seen above. Sure, your significant other may exclaim that you're too old to play with these toys, but they didn't say you couldn't look through a few galleries of them, right?

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Looking through the viewfinder on the tiny accessory shows off not only the Zancudo River, but also the Vinewood Hills (a play on Hollywood), the Del Perro Pier (likely Santa Monica's landmark playground), the Vespucci Canals (with a view of downtown), and Grapeseed (a winery area that's likely a tip to California's Napa Valley).

Fans have also spotted a poster promoting the game (which you can see after the break below) featuring a woman wearing a Love Fist t-shirt, and a few of the keychain viewers reference an air travel company called "FlyUS", so it appears that GTA's usual parodic shenanigans are in order. We'll likely hear even more about this one in the next month or so, as Rockstar's promotional machine for the game finally starts kicking into gear.

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JoystiqGrand Theft Auto 5 promotional materials, in-game locations leak out originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>californiagamegrand-theft-auto-5gta5imageslocationslos-angeleslove-fistmicrosoftparodypcplaystationps3rockstarxboxThu, 01 Nov 2012 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Trippy Far Cry 3 trailer introduces Vaas, Buck, and a hungry tiger]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/27/trippy-far-cry-3-trailer-introduces-vaas-buck-and-a-hungry-tig/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/27/trippy-far-cry-3-trailer-introduces-vaas-buck-and-a-hungry-tig/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/27/trippy-far-cry-3-trailer-introduces-vaas-buck-and-a-hungry-tig/#comments
The latest freaky trailer from Far Cry 3 asks you to meet Vaas and Buck, who are really just two misunderstood guys living in Ubisoft's virtual tropical island simulator. Vaas seems to have a thing for gas, as in pouring it all over you and some poor lady, all while pontificating on the quality of the common household cigarette lighter.

And Buck... well, Buck might not be misunderstood. He might just be completely crazy. What are you doing with that knife, Buck? Don't bother coming any closer, please pal? How else are we going to stick around for the next trailer, which is going to show off a drugged-up group of native NPCs called the Tribe? How, Buck?

Gallery: Far Cry 3 (Vaas and Buck)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>buckfar-cry-3far-cry-3-galleryimagesopen-worldshootertigertrailerubisoftvaasThu, 27 Sep 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Three more playable characters for new Double Fine game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/21/three-more-playable-characters-for-new-double-fine-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/21/three-more-playable-characters-for-new-double-fine-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/21/three-more-playable-characters-for-new-double-fine-game/#comments ImageDouble Fine is building up an intriguing cast of characters for its mysterious, bone-themed game. First we had the monk, the hillbilly and the time traveler, and now we have three more random occupations to ponder: the adventurer, the scientist and the knight.

Double Fine's Ron Gilbert posted images of each of these characters on his blog, Grumpy Gamer. The only other information gleaned from the reveals appears to be that the knight isn't exactly Sir Bravery, but we could have gotten that from the little shaking knees in his picture.

JoystiqThree more playable characters for new Double Fine game originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 May 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>charactersdouble-fineimagesmicrosoftpcplaystationps3Ron-Gilbertthe-adventurerthe-knightthe-scientistxboxMon, 21 May 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Two new Halo 4 enemies give away their position on McFarlane toy box]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/14/two-new-halo-4-enemies-give-away-their-position-on-mcfarlane-toy/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/14/two-new-halo-4-enemies-give-away-their-position-on-mcfarlane-toy/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/14/two-new-halo-4-enemies-give-away-their-position-on-mcfarlane-toy/#comments ImageTwo new enemies for Halo 4 have been outed on the back of a Series 1 McFarlane toy package, dubbed the "Crawler" and "Watcher," a photo from All Games Beta shows. The box includes images of each new enemy: The Crawler looks like a hellhound stuck its head in a vat of boiling yellow glow-stick liquid, while the Watcher appears to be a moth-mounted, flying beetle creature.

343 Industries better throw a leash on these Halo 4 image leaks before All Games Beta renames itself to "Official Halo 4 Pictures For Everyone Always, Enjoy."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>343-Industriescrawlerenemieshalo-4imagesleakmicrosoftwatcherxboxMon, 14 May 2012 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[See Ninja Gaiden 3's new DLC weapons in action]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/20/see-ninja-gaiden-3s-new-dlc-weapons-in-action/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/20/see-ninja-gaiden-3s-new-dlc-weapons-in-action/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/20/see-ninja-gaiden-3s-new-dlc-weapons-in-action/#comments Ryu Hayabusa could probably kill demons with a toothbrush if he wanted. If any of the new weapons in this DLC pack are indeed toothbrushes, we worry about those teeth.

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JoystiqSee Ninja Gaiden 3's new DLC weapons in action originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So, we've got good and bad news for you. First, the good news: A study conducted by the University of Rochester has found that "the very act of action video game playing enhances contrast sensitivity." Rather, playing lots of Call of Duty might actually help keep your eyes in shape and the contrasts in color sharp as you age. But now, the bad news: Those 100+ hours you sunk into Fallout 3 may not have helped.

The study explains that, of the "expert video game players" tested, the "VGP group" (group playing "action" games Unreal Tournament 2004 and Call of Duty 2) exhibited "enhanced contrast sensitivity" versus the "NVGP group" (the folks playing "non-action" game The Sims 2), especially in the light of the population differences' interactions with spatial frequencies. Wait, WHAT?!

In so many words, majority percentages of the "VGP group" were clustering together on the high end of the scale while "NVGP group" numbers were clustering on the other end. Professor Gary Rubin, of the University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, sums up these findings rather nicely, saying, "This is a small study, showing a small effect, but it was carefully done, and merits further investigation."

[Via BBC]

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Day Two of GDC is nigh upon us, and we're snapping shots whenever and wherever we can. Bookmark the gallery below and check back for updated images from around the show. We'll do a separate gallery of the show floor, but you can find pictures here to delight and amuse you; like the Escalators of Doom, the hanging banners, and -- when night falls -- devs performing (drunk) tricks!

Gallery: GDC09: Out and About

JoystiqGDC09: Images from around the show originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click above to play "Where's Waldo's half-eaten corpse?" What's this, more StarCraft II screenshots? Admittedly, we're a bit powerless to stop ourselves from looking at these 10 or so new images from a Fansite kit that Blizzard discreetly updated (our compatriots say only eight of these are new, but we count two more that we've never seen before).

If you take nothing else from these screens, just remember that zerg rushes still elicit a sensory overload billed directly to your occipital lobe. Latest pics are in the front of the gallery. So Blizzard, how about a public beta soon to feed our addiction?

Gallery: Starcraft 2


[Via Big Download]

JoystiqNew Starcraft 2 screens 'make it rain' zerglings originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Okay, we admit it. We're cheating a little. Instead of letting someone come to us with their nifty gaming goodness, we saw something that was simply so awesome we had to ask if we could share it with you ... and luckily, NeoGAFfer cloudwalking had no problem with us showing off this incredible cake. Hey, if it was ours, we'd want to show the world as well!

Birthday girl cloudwalking's good pal jarosh had this Kirby cake made, but the fun didn't stop there. As he was slowly dismembered devoured, the pair had fun changing his features around, as you can see in the gallery ... though the reddish filling on the knife is a little disturbing. Poor Kirby! We're not sure we could have made ourselves eat the little guy. Then again, it could be revenge for the times we've been inhaled in various Smash Bros. matches.

Can you top a nummy Kirby cake? If so -- or if you have anything else you want to show off -- you too can be in this spot, with everyone cooing over your awesome stuff. Just take some pictures and send them to showmeit at dsfanboy dot com. We'll take care of the rest.

JoystiqShow and Tell: In Dreamland, cake eats you! originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The release of Picross is just around the corner for American gamers (none too soon!), and the title packs a huge punch considering the budget price. Not only does it look awesome, but it's been well-reviewed, and we'll have downloadable content. That's so great that Nintendo hardly needed to whet our appetites with a few new screens, but hey -- we're not complaining. Check 'em out below!

Did we mention the wifi multiplayer? How can it be included in a lower-priced game like this, but not in Mario Party? We love you, Nintendo, but sometimes, we just don't understand you.

JoystiqE307: Picross and the painted pixels originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo didn't give us much on Mario Kart Wii, but it's enough. A smattering of sweet screenshots, a peripheral we're uncertain about, and news of online multiplayer is enough to get any good Nintendo fan's heart racing. As for the upcoming wheel ... Mario and Luigi manage to make it look like a blast! But racing is old hat for them -- they've been doing it for years. We can only guess they needed something new to mix things up a little.

JoystiqE307: Mario Kart Wii spins its wheels through our hearts originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Or maybe not. We're not insinuating anything here, because we love you no matter what. You know what else we love? That's right: Wii Fit.

While it's funny to quip that this is a perfect game for moms across America, we recommend that everyone take a closer look at the versatility of Wii Fit. How many of you own a treadmill or other exercise machine? Those things take up space. Maybe you'd like to own something like that, but you live in an apartment, like many Americans, particularly those under thirty who maybe haven't bought a house yet. Then space becomes a real issue, as this blogger well knows from years of apartment-living. But with Wii Fit and the balance board peripheral, suddenly working out with gear can take a lot less space -- and you get the added benefit of monitored results, which we always thought was an excellent feature.

Working out with the Wii has already become a popular hobby for many gamers -- the addition of this software just makes it that much easier. Maybe some gamers would have liked to have seen less focus on the title during Nintendo's keynote, but this kind of thing is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of Nintendo's winning strategy, and we all better get used to it. The Wii is to Americans what the DS is to the Japanese, it seems; it's an all-in-one device that can fit anyone's needs, and Wii Fit is a strong part of that.

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JoystiqE307: Get body conscious like the Cho Aniki dudes with Wii Fit originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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To those of you who were less-than-pleased at the idea of a RTS title with a bacteria flavor, it looks like Ecolis is now known as Ecoris. The good news is that the game is still adorable, and it looks like the Wi-Fi capability will in fact be online multiplayer. Now if only someone would explain exactly what the hero, Dorian, is. Jeux-France likens him to a Totoro, but we remain unconvinced. You can ponder his origins while perusing the new images in our updated gallery below.

Ecoris is scheduled for an August release in Japan, and we're crossing our fingers for a localization some time after that.

JoystiqEcoris or Ecolis -- either way, the online is multiplayer originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Heroes of Mana may not be the Mana game that fans really want, but at least it's looking pretty nice -- and more strategy on the DS can never really be a bad thing. If only it had WiFi multiplayer, alas. We'll just have to make do with ratcheting up the ol' ranking so we can earn downloadable maps and items.

Heroes of Mana is scheduled for release in the US this August.

[Via press release]

JoystiqHeroes, Mana-style originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As Xbox 360 Fanboy continues to grow, so do our website features. X3F is proud to announce the roll-out of image galleries! We've already rolled them into a handful of posts (see a sample gallery at the bottom of this post), but there is another exciting new feature as well, the Featured Galleries section. You can find this section on the right-hand side of Xbox 360 Fanboy. The Featured Galleries section shows off our most recent galleries and let's you peruse them at your leisure. Our new galleries allow us to share higher resolution images than before, and you can expect to see a lot more of them now that they've been fully implemented.

Go check 'em out and tell us what you think.

Gallery: Galleries FTW

JoystiqX3F Fanpatch 1.2: introducing galleries! originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 May 2007 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In honor of our spankin' new featured gallery box -- just check it out over there to the right -- we thought we'd ask what game you're most looking forward to for the visuals alone. Whatever the reason, be it powerful pictures or the simple quality of omg-kawaii, we all usually have some game whose screenshots just make our hearts go pitter-pat. So what does it for you?

We have to admit, games like Dewy's Adventure and MySims really get the ol' cuteness motor revved, but beyond the aww-factor, Super Mario Galaxy and No More Heroes get us hot and bothered. Let's hope they're both as awesome as they look!

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Two incredible forces. Two sides in the battle for Earth -- and appropriately, two completely different games for two completely different stories. How ... balanced. We love it. As licensed games go, these don't sound (or look) half bad. After the jump, we've got new screens from both Decepticons and Autobots. We won't even make you choose between 'em; you can ogle both if you're so inclined.

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JoystiqTransformers: The screenshots originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IGN has up screens and a trailer for SEGA's upcoming Alien Syndrome. The action-RPG is a continuation of the long dormant Alien Syndrome franchise. It's great to have SEGA bring back some of their old franchises, but the graphics and voice acting seemed below average. Of course the game is early in development and the graphics could improve and the voice actors changed. Even if they stay the same, if the game is fun, that alone will trump the audio and visual short comings. What I want to know is what Alien Syndrome fans think of this new iteration? Are you excited or horrified?

JoystiqView an Alien Syndrome originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not everyone can earn all the achievements they'd like to earn (all the ranked achievements in GOW come to mind), so 360 Fanboy tipster, Rick-E, sent us this nifty little web application. "But what does it do?" We're glad you asked. Created by the boys at the appropriately named Technology Ninja, it creates achievement pop-ups. It's very simple really, you just type in some text and BAM!, instant achievement. Granted, it doesn't reflect on your Gamerscore at all, but it's still fun to make up silly achievements. Any particular achievements you'd like to unlock (or give to someone else)? Hit the "read" link, make some crazy achievements, and then post a link here. We'll gather up some of the best and post them at a later date.

JoystiqCan't get achievements? Make your own originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I still can't figure out if my PS3 can do custom backgrounds, but I do know my PSP can. Because of this and to help spice up our reader's PSPs, we will be showcasing new backgrounds every Saturday for you to marvel at.

Backgrounds after the jump...

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JoystiqSaturday PSP background explosion originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 13 Jan 2007 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I love my Xbox 360 and I also love custom backgrounds. I don't love paying for them though. Luckily PSP users don't have to pay to have a custom background (that's coming in PSP2). Because of this and to help spice up our reader's PSPs, we will be showcasing new backgrounds every Saturday for you to marvel at.

Backgrounds after the jump...

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JoystiqSaturday PSP background explosion [Update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 06 Jan 2007 22:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A very patient and hardworking soul at Kotaku has posted the entire 60 pages of the Nintendo World Handbook for your viewing pleasure. His scanner went belly-up on him, so he had to physically photograph each page and work the post up like that. Zoinks! Now that's some dedication. So if you missed Nintendo World, you can at least read the handbook. That is, if you read Japanese. Some of these images look like a travel brochure for a Utopian society that will brainwash you into wearing all white, but we're content just to look at the pretty pictures until our Wii arrives.

Speaking of which, how many mailmen, UPS delivery guys, FedEx dudes, and DHL grunts are going to get mugged on the way to people's doors that day? They'd better arm themselves with the Pen of a Thousand Truths, or some bear foam mace.

JoystiqThe Official Nintendo World handbook in all its glory originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 04 Nov 2006 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here are some images to check out from Sega's famous brawler which is due out next year. The aesthetics are shaping up to that next-gen feel, especially with the environments. Apparently gamers will be able to deck these characters out in different clothes and accessories purchased from an in-game shop. Makes you wonder if they plan on adding any support for micro-transactions over the internet as well.

JoystiqNew screenshots for Virtua Fighter 5 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Some people just like to hear their own voice. If you're the next aspiring American Idol, you may find this worth checking out. Last week some new My SingStar images surfaced showing off the next-gen karaoke game for PlayStation 3. It gives off a quirky vibe to those who may not be keen on this type of game, but we could be seeing some really sweet applications thanks to the PS3 hardware.

With secret weapons emerging, hardware of the like could provide a fresh angle on a song-driven game like this. Though you can only push an EyeToy or camera so far for a karaoke title. However there's always the possibility of downloading all kinds of new songs over their network platform too. And what about the chance of downloading user-created content as well? Maybe that's just wishful thinking, but hey... it could happen!

JoystiqNew My SingStar screens: it's karaoke for PS3! originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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She's deadly, beautiful and red-headed. The premise behind Heavenly Sword's heroine is enough to get you interested in checking out the images, but seeing some of the concept art alone shows even more potential. It may just take a console as powerful as the PS3 to realize some of these beautiful environments. Take a gander at these pics to see what will be coming your way in the not-too-distant future.

JoystiqDrool-inducing Heavenly Sword images originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here are a handful of screens from Virtua Fighter 5, slated for a spring '07 release. If you haven't been following the title and want to sink your eyeballs into some more images, check out this link to find some from earlier last month. So far it's shaping up to look like a winner (but how will the new controller interface with it?).

JoystiqScreenshot roundup: Virtua Fighter 5 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Jun 2006 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here are a few screenshots of the PS3 launch title Resistance: Fall of Man. Look eerie enough for you? Either way, it's hard not to love the dynamic environments and grungy atmosphere. But do you think Frontlines: Fuel of War looks that good?

[Resistance: Fall of Man]
[Frontlines: Fuel of War]

JoystiqNew screenshots: Resistance: Fall of Man, Frontlines originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 May 2006 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The drool-inducing aesthetics that define the Final Fantasy series never cease to amaze. FFXIII is no exception. Check out these gorgeous scans from a Japanese magazine to get a feel for the upcoming epic. It's being taken care of by the same team behind FFX, and with an all new "white engine" backing it, this title is a serious hook for RPG fans looking forward to the PlayStation 3.

JoystiqNew Final Fantasy XIII magazine scans originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 May 2006 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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