- February 5
- Nintendo releases the Final Fantasy VI Advance video game for the Game Boy Advance in the USA. [1090.37] [1147.110] [1149.64]
- February 12
- Microsoft launches the Xbox Live Rewards program. [1148.22]
- February 20
- Sierra releases the M.A.C.H. video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US. [979.44] [1084.80] [1177.96]
- Sega releases the Sonic and the Secret Rings video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1079.20] [1147.103]
- February 27
- Electronic Arts releases the SSX Blur video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1079.20] [1147.102]
- Disney Interactive Studios releases the Lumines Plus video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US. [968.49] [974.50] [979.44] [1086.50] [1147.101]
- February (month)
- Top selling video game in the USA for the month: Crackdown for the Xbox 360. [1177.100]
- Top selling video game in Japan for the month: Yoshi's Island DS for the Nintendo DS. [1177.100]
- Total unit sales of video game systems in the USA for the month: Nintendo DS 485,000, Nintendo Wii 335,000; PlayStation 2 295,000, Xbox 360 228,000, PlayStation 3 127,000. [1114] [1125.16]
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- March 4
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A child and his psychiatrist play the video game "Death Kill City II - Death Kill Stories". [1108]
- March 5
- 2K Sports releases the Major League Baseball 2K7 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1102.98]
- March 6
- Sony CEA releases the MotorStorm video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [962.66] [1078.80] [1083.55] [1147.97]
- March 11
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A recreation room includes arcade game "Triangle Wars". [1109]
- March 20
- Sega releases the Virtua Tennis 3 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1102.84] [1177.84]
- Ubisoft releases the TMNT video game for the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and GameCube in the USA. [1079.20] [1101.80] [1177.82] [1185.19]
- March 23
- Sony launches the PlayStation 3 in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. The system does not include the Emotion Engine and Graphics Synthesizer components, making it less compatible with PlayStation titles. Price in the UK is 425 pounds; price in Europe is 599 euros. Opening weekend sales in the UK: 165,000. [1125.14] [1166.26]
- March 28
- Sega and Nintendo jointly announce Mario and Sonic At The Olympic Games video game for the Nintendo Wii and DS, for release in the fall. [1125.24]
- March
- Microsoft announces the Xbox 360 Elite video game system. It features 120 GB hard drive, HDMI port and cable, black case and controller. Price is US$480; expected release is end of April. [1125.26] [1166.24]
- March 31
- To date, Sony has shipped 5.5 million PlayStation 3 systems worldwide. [1173.29]
- To date, Sony has sold 117.89 million PlayStation 2 units worldwide. [1188.34]
- To date, Sony has sold 100 million PlayStation units worldwide. [1298.133]
- To date, Sony has sold 8.4 million PlayStation Portable units worldwide. [1114]
- To date, Nintendo has sold 23.6 million Nintendo DS units worldwide. [1114]
- March (month)
- Unit sales of video game systems in the USA: Nintendo DS 508,000, PlayStation 2 280,000, Nintendo Wii 259,000, Xbox 360 199,000, PlayStation Portable 180,000, PlayStation 3 130,000. [1114]
- Top selling video game in the USA for the month: God of War II for the PlayStation 2. [1114] [1180.120]
- Top selling video game in Japan for the month: Phoenix Wright 4 for the Nintendo DS. [1180.120]
- (month unknown)
- US Judge Marci Adkisson of Oregon sentences Patrick Morris to life in prison for murder. Morris had claimed "video games made me do it". [1149.22]
- The Guiness Book of World Records (Video Game Edition) declares the Nintendo DS the fastest-selling video game system to date, selling 40 million units worldwide in 28 months. [1180.24]
- April 3
- Square Enix releases the Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [1147.42] [1177.96]
- Red Octane/Activision releases the Guitar Hero II video game for the Xbox 360 in the US. [1147.42,104]
- Konami shuts down online servers for Metal Gear Online. [1187.73]
- April 9
- Nintendo releases the Super Paper Mario video game for the Nintendo Wii in the USA. [1147.42] [1177.75] [1180.112]
- April 22
- Nintendo releases the Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version video games for the Nintendo DS in the USA. (Total combined sales: 17 million units.) [1087.37] [1089.52] [1147.42] [1180.119] [1191.71] [1425.54]
- April 24
- Vivendi Universal releases the F.E.A.R. video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1073.30] [1177.85] [1441.82]
- April
- Microsoft releases the Xbox 360 Elite video game system with 120 GB hard drive and HDMI output in the USA. Price is US$480. [1125.26] [1147.18]
- April 26
- The US Federal Communications Commission releases a report on the impact of media violence on children, saying Congress could regulate violence on television without violating the First Amendment. [1168.12]
- Sony head of the PlayStation division Ken Kutanagi announces he will step down. [1172.31]
- April (month)
- Top selling video game in the USA for the month: Pokémon Diamond for the Nintendo DS. [1181] [1192.14]
- Top selling video game in Japan for the month: Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions for the PlayStation Portable. [1181]
- Unit sales of video game systems in the USA: Nintendo DS 471,000, Nintendo Wii 360,000, Xbox 360 174,000, PlayStation 3 82,000. [1114] [1279.B2]
- (month unknown)
- Sony discontinues the 20 GB model of the PlayStation 3 in the USA. [1180.24]
- May 4
- Activision releases the Spider-Man 3 video game for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy Advance in the USA. [1147.54] [1181.94,102] [1223.13]
- May 8
- Electronic Arts releases the Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars video game for the Xbox 360 in the US. [1125.86] [1177.40] [1180.115]
- May 15
- Midway releases the Mortal Kombat: Armageddon video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1147.42] [1180.113]
- May 16
- Sony reports its games division lost US$1.9 billion during the fiscal year. [1173.29]
- May 18
- Ten wireless hot spots are opened at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, on the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Users with a Nintendo DS and the game Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End can download extra content at these hot spots not available anywhere else. [1114]
- May 20
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A handheld video game looking like an original Nintendo Game Boy appears. [1124]
- May 22
- Atlus releases the Odin Sphere video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US. [1177.40] [1180.105] [1181.98]
- May 29
- Microsoft releases the Forza Motorsport 2 video game for the Xbox 360 in the US. [1078.80] [1177.40] [1181.104]
- Nintendo releases the Mario Party 8 video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1177.40] [1181.101]
- May 31
- Sony Ericsson files a patent application in the USA for a mobile phone with video game features, with a swiveling screen. [1188.52.4]
- May (month)
- Top selling video game in the USA for the month: Pokémon Diamond for the Nintendo DS. [1182.104]
- Top selling video game in Japan for the month: Pachinko Pachislot Kouryoku Series Vol. 10 for the PlayStation 2. [1182.104]
- June 6
- Namco Bandai releases the Pac Man Championship Edition video game on the Xbox Live online service. The game was personally designed by Toru Iwatani, who designed the original Pac-Man arcade game. [1114]
- June 15
- Microsoft releases the special commemorative Halo 3 Zune through GameStop stores. The system comes in a black case with Halo graphics, preloaded with Halo videos. Price is US$246. [1180.46]
- June 19
- Capcom releases the Resident Evil 4 video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1181.100] [1191.20]
- June 25
- The value of Nintendo stock hits US$53.06 billion, slightly higher than Sony. [1170.24]
- 2K Games releases The Darkness video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1177.40] [1180.94] [1182.90]
- June 26
- Nintendo releases the Pokémon Battle Revolution video game for the Nintendo Wii in the USA. [1087.16] [1180.50] [1183.122]
- Eidos Interactive releases the Tomb Raider: Anniversary video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US. [1149.62]
- Square Enix releases the Final Fantasy: Anniversary Edition video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US. [1181.107] [1187.20]
- June 30
- Microsoft's Xbox 360 business loses US$1.9 billion for the fiscal year. [1171.24]
- To date, shipments of current generation video game systems in the USA: Xbox 360 5.6 million, Nintendo Wii 2.8 million, PlayStation 3 1.4 million. [1114]
- June (month)
- Unit sales of video game systems in the USA for the month: Nintendo DS 561,900, Nintendo Wii 381,800, PlayStation Portable 290,100, Xbox 360 198,400, PlayStation 3 98,500. [1114]
- Top selling video game in the USA for the month: Mario Party 8 for the Nintendo Wii. [1183.104] [1194.14]
- Top selling video game in Japan for the month: Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors video game for the Nintendo Wii. [1183.104]
- (month unknown)
- Parallel Processing files a cell processor patent infringing lawsuit against Sony, requesting all PlayStation 3 systems be destroyed. [1232.7]
- In Iran, the Entertainment Software Rating Association is founded. [1367.16]
- July 8
- At the Electronic Entertainment Expo, Nintendo announces the Wii Zapper, a white plastic casing that holds the Wii remote and nunchuck analog stick. Release price is to be US$19.99. The upcoming Mario Kart video game for the Nintendo Wii will come with a white plastic wheel to hold the Wii remote. The upcoming title Wii Fit will include a new balance board controller that sense your weight and center of gravity. [1183.26]
- July 9
- At the Electronic Entertainment Expo, Sony announces a price drop of US$100 on the PlayStation 3 with 60 GB hard drive, dropping it to US$499. The 20 GB model is now discontinued. In August, an 80 GB version with Motorstorm will debut, for US$599. Once the 60 GB version is sold out, it will be discontinued. [1114] [1174.25] [1183.26]
- July 11
- At the Electronic Entertainment Expo, Sony announces it will release a lighter, slimmer model of its PlayStation Portable handheld video game console in September. A revised PlayStation Portable is to be released in September. It will be 33 percent lighter, 19 percent slimmer, available in two additional case colors (silver and white), output to television, priced at US$169.99. Two bundles will be available: Daxter PlayStation Portable Entertainment Pack for US$199, and Star Wars Battlefront PlayStation Portable Entertainment Pack for US$199. [1114] [1183.26]
- July 15
- Sony announces September 20 as release date for the new PlayStation Portable in Japan, at price of 19,800 yen (US$162). [1114]
- Total sales of the PlayStation 3 in Japan: 1 million units. [1114]
- Total sales of the Nintendo Wii in Japan: 3 million units. [1114]
- Total sales of the Nintendo DS in Japan: 18 million units. [1114]
- July
- Microsoft announces a US$1 to $1.50 pretax charge to cover costs associated with Xbox 360 system failure rates. The company extends warrantees from one year to three years, and re-works internals to eliminate the problem. The charge works out to US$100 per unit sold, with 11.6 million sold. [1259.10]
- July 16
- Sony announces it will discontinue the $499 PlayStation 3 in the USA, leaving only the US$599 model on sale. [1114]
- July 17
- EA Sports releases the NCAA Football 08 video game for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in the US. [1181.51] [1182.93]
- Red Octane/Activision releases the Guitar Hero Encore: Rock the '80s video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US. [1182.97]
- July 24
- EA Sports releases the NASCAR 08 video game for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in the US. [1181.51] [1183.113]
- Square Enix releases the Final Fantasy II Anniversary Edition video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US. [1181.51] [1182.103] [1187.20]
- July (month)
- Top selling video game in the USA for the month: NCAA Football 08 for the Xbox 360. [1213.128]
- Top selling video game in Japan for the month: J-League Winning Eleven 2007: Club Championship for the PlayStation 2. [1213.128]
- August 1
- The Game Critics Awards are announced:
- Best of Show (E3): Rock Band;
- Best Original Game: LittleBigPlanet;
- Special Commendation for Graphics: Killzone 2;
- Best Handheld Game: The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass;
- Best Console Game: Mass Effect;
- Best Online Multiplayer: Halo 3;
- Best Sports Game: Madden NFL 08.
[1114]
- August 8
- Microsoft drops the price of the Xbox 360 in the USA by $50 to $350. [1176.29]
- August 14
- Sports releases the Madden NFL 08 video game for the Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, GameCube, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo DS in the US. [1181.83] [1182.46] [1183.112] [1208]
- August 21
- Ubisoft releases the Ghost Recon: Advanced WarFighter 2 video game for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable in the US. [1180.50] [1182.46]
- 2K Games releases the BioShock video game for the Xbox 360 in the US. [1182.46] [1183.110] [1208] [1442.48]
- August 24
- The movie The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters is released in theaters in the USA. [1183.132] [1447.7]
- Microsoft reduces the price of the Xbox 360 in Europe by 50 euros to 349.99 euros (US$470), and 20 euros on the Xbox 360 Core to 279.99 euros. [1114]
- August 27
- Nintendo releases the Metroid Prime 3: Corruption video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1182.46] [1183.38] [1192.21]
- August 28
- Microsoft Game Studios releases the Blue Dragon video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA. [791.92] [1182.46] [1183.116] [1203.53]
- August 31
- Total unit sales of video game systems in the USA to date: PlayStation 2 39.1 million, Nintendo DS 12.7 million, PlayStation Portable 8.3 million, Xbox 360 6.3 million, Wii 4 million, PlayStation 3 1.75 million. [1204.18]
- August (month)
- Top selling video game in the USA for the month: Madden NFL 08 for the Xbox 360. [1204.18] [1214.164]
- Top selling video game in Japan for the month: Another Century's Episode 3: The Final for the PlayStation 2. [1214.164]
- Total unit sales of video game systems in the USA in the month: Wii 403,600, Nintendo DS 383,300, Xbox 360 276,700, PlayStation 2 202,000, PlayStation Portable 151,200, PlayStation 3 130,600. [1204.18]
- September 10
- Sony releases a new PlayStation Portable. The updated unit is 0.75 inches thick (versus 0.9), slimmer battery, weight 6.7 ounces (versus 9.2), includes cable output to TV, 64 MB RAM (versus 32), various other modifications. Price is US$169.99. [1171.26] [1198.56] [1260.57]
- September
- In Chiba, Japan, the Tokyo Game Show is held. Sony announces the DualShock 3 controller for the PlayStation 3, for release in 2008. The controller adds vibration to the Sixaxis controller. Sony announces the acquisition of Evolution Studios for US$32.6 million. [1196.16] [1199.56] [1200.8]
- The Nintendo Wii overtakes the Xbox 360 in total sales worldwide. [1221.73]
- September 20
- Sony launches the new version of the PlayStation Portable in Japan. Price is 19,800 yen. (250,000 units sell in the first four days.) [1114]
- September 23
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. Arcade game called "Time Waster" appears. [1236]
- September 25
- EA Sports releases the FIFA Soccer 08 video game for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and PlayStation 2 in the US. [1181.85]
- Microsoft releases the Halo 3 video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA. (First day sales: US$170 million, a record. Worldwide sales in the first week: US$300 million, 5 million units.) [1114] [1183.35,82] [1204.71] [1223.13] [1233.14]
- September (month)
- Top selling video game in the USA for the month: Halo 3 for the Xbox 360. [1215.160]
- Top selling video game in Japan for the month: Nishimura Kyotarou Suspense Detective Series: Deadly Intent for the Nintendo DS. [1215.160]
- Unit sales of video game systems in the USA for the month: Xbox 360 528,000, Nintendo Wii 501,000, PlayStation 3 119,000. [1114]
- Unit sales of video game systems in Japan: PlayStation Portable 590,000, Nintendo DS 391,752. [1200.8]
- October 1
- Bungie Studies gains independence from Microsoft, with Microsoft retaining rights to Halo. [1439.29]
- Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [1086.82] [1114] [1438.48]
- October 9
- Sony announces a price drop of the PlayStation 3 in Japan, to 44,980 yen (20 GB) and 54,980 yen (60 GB). [1114]
- Electronic Arts releases The Orange Box video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 in the US. [1248.97] [1442.48]
- Square Enix releases the Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US. [1204.74] [1214.163] [1442.51]
- October
- Electronic Arts acquires BioWare and Pandemic Studios for US$620 million. [1200.8]
- October 16
- Rockstar releases the GTA IV video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [906.26] [1177.42] [1183.36,80] [1188.6]
- October 18
- (to October 21) In Los Angeles, California, the E for All Expo video game show is held, open to the public. About 18,000 attend over four days. [1114] [1195.109] [1198.41]
- October 24
- In London, England, the British Academy Video Games Awards are announced:
- Best sports game: Wii Sports;
- Best gameplay: Wii Sports;
- Best innovation: Wii Sports;
- Best strategy: Wii Sports;
- Best game: BioShock;
- Best action and adventure: Crackdown;
- Best use of audio: Crackdown;
- Best story and character: God of War 2;
- Best technical achievement: God of War 2.
[1114] [1197.10]
- October 28
- Activision releases the Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock video game for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and PlayStation 2 in the USA. (Unit sales in the first three days: 1.17 million.) [1114] [1204.72] [1205.4] [1233.14] [1442.51] (October 27 [1224.86])
- October (month)
- Top selling video game in the USA for the month: Halo 3 for the Xbox 360. [1216.104]
- Top selling video game in Japan for the month: Mario Party DS for the Nintendo DS. [1216.104]
- November 1
- Nintendo releases the Super Mario Galaxy video game for the Nintendo Wii in Japan. [1225.16]
- Capcom releases the Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1205.16]
- Sony releases the Gran Turismo 4 Mobile video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US. [1149.62]
- November 2
- Sony CEA releases the new PlayStation 3 in the USA. It comes with a 40GB hard drive, no PlayStation 2 compatibility, price $400. [1114]
- November 5
- Activision releases the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1205.5] [1442.48]
- November 6
- Square Enix releases the Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [1204.77]
- November 11
- Sony releases the new PlayStation 3 in Japan. It comes with a 40GB hard drive, no PlayStation 2 compatibility, price 39,980 yen. [1114]
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A video game is played on a system like the PlayStation, with similar controllers. [1237]
- November 12
- Nintendo releases the Super Mario Galaxy video game for the Nintendo Wii in the USA. (First week sales: 500,000.) [1183.36,97] [1205.20] [1225.16] [1233.14] [1442.51]
- November 15
- Ubisoft releases the Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1183.40] [1204.46]
- EA Games releases the Need for Speed Pro Street video game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo DS in the US. [1206.16]
- November 18
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. An ad for a Atari 2600 video game system appears on the back of a comic book. A toy store has two arcade video game machines: Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution. [1238]
- November 19
- Nintendo releases the Mario Party DS video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [1248.102]
- November 20
- Nintendo unveils two special editions of its DS handheld gaming unit. One version will be colored gold and come with the epic adventure game The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass while a metallic pink model will come with puppy training title Nintendogs. The new bundles will go on sale in the United States on November 23. [1114]
- Square Enix releases the Final Fantasy XI: Revenant Wings video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [1204.76]
- Electronic Arts releases the Rock Band video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA. [1114] [1319.32]
- The magazine PlayStation: The Official Magazine first goes on sale in the USA. [1199.3]
- Sony CEA releases the Unchartered: Drake's Fortune video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1205.7]
- November 25
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A video game controller and a steering wheel controller appear. [1239]
- November 27
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment releases the film Futurama: Bender's Big Score on DVD in the USA.
- An arcade video game appears.
- People on a planet play a video game that is the actual space ships attacking them.
[1249]
- November
- Nintendo launches the Wii Fit home fitness video game in Japan. The new game features a pressure-sensing mat called the "Wii Balance Board", which can sense when a person moves and leans. (Unit sales in the first week: 250,000.) [1114] [1243.39]
- November (month)
- Total unit sales of video game systems in the USA for the month: Nintendo DS 1,530,000, Nintendo Wii 981,000, Xbox 360 770,000, PlayStation Portable 567,000, PlayStation 2 496,000, PlayStation 3 466,000. [1114] [1248.30] [1313.10]
- Top selling video game in the USA for the month: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare for the Xbox 360. [1248.30,104]
- Top selling video game in Japan for the month: Wii Fit for the Nintendo Wii. [1248.104]
- December 2
- Activision and Vivendi Games announce a merger, to be called Activision Blizzard. The US$18.9 billion deal is the biggest ever in the videogame industry. [1221.73] [1226.3]
- December
- The Spike TV network airs Spike TV's Video Game Awards 2007 show.
- Hottest Newcomer of the Year: Kristen Bell, in Assassin's Creed.
- Best Game Based on a Movie or TV Show: The Simpsons Game.
- Best Team Sports Game: Madden NFL 08.
- Best Individual Sports Game: Skate.
- Best Role Playing Game: Mass Effect.
- Best Handheld Game: The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass.
- Best PlayStation 3 Game: Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction.
- Best Graphics: Crysis.
- Best Action Game: Super Mario Galaxy.
- Best Wii Game: Super Mario Galaxy.
- Best Driving Game: Dirt.
- Studio of the Year: Harmonix.
- Most Addictive Video Game: Halo 3.
- Best Multiplayer Game: Halo 3.
[1217]
- December 31
- Sales to date of video game systems in the US: Xbox 360 9.2 million, Nintendo Wii 7.4 million, PlayStation 3 3.3 million. [1114]
- Sales to date of Xbox 360 systems worldwide: 17.7 million. [1114]
- December (month)
- Sales of video game systems: Nintendo DS 2.5 million, Nintendo Wii 1.35 million, Xbox 360 1.26 million, PlayStation 2 1.1 million, PlayStation Portable 1.1 million, PlayStation 3 798,000. [1114] [1314.30]
- Top selling video game in the USA for the month: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare for the Xbox 360. [1251.108]
- Top selling video game in Japan for the month: Wii Fit for the Nintendo Wii. [1251.108]
- Year
- Total sales of video game hardware and software in the USA: US$17.9 billion. [1114] [1314.30]
- Top selling video game: Halo 3 (4.8 million copies) for the Xbox 360. [1114]
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