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Multiple sources hint at Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag being sub-1080p on Xbox One

GearNuke: "The Xbox One’s pre-launch resolution fallout has become a topic of heated debates around the internet. What began as an isolated plague that had only affected Battlefield 4 now appears to have become a widespread issue for a majority of Xbox One launch titles."

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majiebeast3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

Resolution gate 2.0! This console launch has been highly entertaining so far. Executive meltdowns,Journalist meltdowns,Gifs and so much more. Im gonna miss it :(

GarrusVakarian3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

I thought AC4 ran at 1080p on both platforms? Wasn't it confirmed? Shocking if it doesn't run at 1080p 30fps, considering its a cross gen title that apart from some features, doesn't look too demanding.

It could be lack of AA? Or maybe a blur filter. "Xbox One version looks “fuzzier” and “strained”"

Who knows? But the last thing the X1 needs is more bad press when it comes to multiplats.

black0o3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

AC4 runs at 60/1080 on ps4 confirmed and runs at 60/???? on the xbOne

@angels the lack is due the fact MS didn't send devs-kites early and the drives/tools were not ready as well -the rumors about MS being behind by 6 months were true-

which resulted in most 3rd-party titles being show case on the ps4

Angels37853811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

Has their been any xbox one footage shown? Correct me if I'm wrong

What's so funny is I was literally just thinking about this possibility because of recent stuff and within minutes the article comes up xD

I can just see xbox fans discrediting the source.....jusrt like they did with neogaf....and look how that turnes out...it has become the basis of the resolutiongate.

@below
Thanks! Yeah that's true because I couldnt remember any real gameplay that was official besides like you stated someone filming it off screen (and probably werent suppose to).

There has been a surprising lack of footage for the xbox one version for only 5 or so more days till launch....for many multiplatform games.

GarrusVakarian3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

@Angels

Yeah, there is some. But its pretty bad quality and off screen so you can't really judge. You gotta question why we have so much direct feed PS4 gameplay and none from the X1. Its like.....you are expecting people to pay HUNDREDS of £/$ for this console and you aren't showing them direct feed gameplay. I imagine it doesn't really help with X1-only buyers confidence.

@GiggMan

My bad, i thought it was off -screen gameplay but it is direct feed. Here's the link for you :

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

To be fair, even if it is sub-1080p....that lightning storm looks EPIC.

GiggMan3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

@Angels none I think. I don't think any of UBI's games have been seen running on X1 (including Watchdogs, Divisions, and the Crew).

@Lukas, my bad if you're correct. It must have been some off screen footage or something. I'd like to check it out if you have a link.

Edit @Lukas, thanks. That's the first I have seen that footage and it's fairly new. Up until now that has been all that has been shown but I stand corrected. Bubs.

pyramidshead3811d ago

To be honest, I think it would be wise to expect the worst regarding multiplats and XB1. Hopefully the multiplats get better later in the cycle.

This on top of possible XB1s being bricks on arrival just amplifies the bad press for MS and the ongoing PR nightmare about resolution and power continues...

Ezz20133811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

is this going to be the norm with multiplat games this upcoming gen ?!

but what about Tity source? Hot potato chips? Secret Sauce ?
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d...

i kid, i kid
just joking guys

kiz26943811d ago

AC4 was confirmed to be "running at 1080p" but the word native was never used. It was confirmed for PS4 when the reviews came out that it was clearly running native. Also AC4 Next gen runs on 60fps well at least it does on PS4.

iamnsuperman3811d ago

It was never confirmed. The only thing that was confirmed was both will run in a higher resolution and frame rate to current generations (that was a while ago) and that the PS4 (no mention of the One) would run in 1080p at 60fps (which was odd but Ubisoft were showing off the PS4 build at some interview when it was confirmed)

Pogmathoin3811d ago

GearNuke: "The Xbox One’s pre-launch resolution fallout has become a topic of heated debates around the internet.

Correction, "topic of heated debates among Sony Fanboys", and I am sure it is heated when you guys get together...

GarrusVakarian3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

@PS4beaver

Has it ever occurred to you to call it "topic of heated debates among GAMERS"?

Why does everything have to be labelled as being fanboyish? If you say anything bad against the competitor you are automatically labelled a fanboy....its stupid. This is a gaming news website, everything is up for discussion amongst gamers.....should i, or anyone else stay out of this article because im/we getting AC4 on the PS4? No.

mistertwoturbo3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

All Xbox 1 footage and gameplay for all their games have been embargo'd until November 12. Once it releases, "the truth will come out" and people will just have to "#dealwithit"

amnalehu3811d ago

Blame the Kinect. To much of the XB1's systems resources are being eaten by the Kinect and the other operating systems. The XB1 is more than capable of running games at 1080p/60fps but right now performance and resolution are being sacrificed for the sake of Kinect, ESPN, Skype etc. The original PS4 was only supposed to be a 720p machine and then Sony doubled the memory. Had Sony stayed with 4gb of GDDR5 the XB1 would be the superior console by a lot. By the time MS knew that the PS4 would be built with 8 and not 4, specs were locked in. OOOooooops.

Enemy3811d ago

Where are you guys getting that AC4 runs at 60fps?

GarrusVakarian3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

@Enemy

I was under the impression that SP is 1080p 30fps and MP is 1080p 60fps. I thought it was confirmed already? Maybe not.

kiz26943811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

Yeah sorry guys, I may have been misinformed, i was under the impression that the fps was 60 in SP but it is locked at 30 unlike current tho which significantly drops in action down to 15-20fps in most occasions.(mentioned here http://kotaku.com/assassins... and here http://www.joystiq.com/2013... this link also states that the PS4 version runs at 1080p native but at 30fps) The only thing pointing to me that the sp was at 60fps was this video at gamespot ( http://www.gamespot.com/vid... they compare what 30fps looks like to a 60fps and the footage they used was AC4 on the Ps4 (comparison starts at 03:34)what confusses me is why would they use AC4 on PS4 if it doesnt run at 60fps?

black0o3811d ago

sorry guys for the wrong info

AC4 SP is 30 F/s and MP is 60 f/s

starchild3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

@black0o

It runs at 30fps on PS4 in single player, while I think the multiplayer might be 60fps. The main campaign was definitely reported by Digital Foundry to be 30fps.

Edit: Sorry, I didn't see your last comment. I was responding to your comment at the top.

AlexanderNevermind3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

Took a Sunday nap and woke up to this.....Destiny/Assassins Creed possibly added to the X1 720p multiplat debacle.

Crap happens fast around here...lol

FanboyKilla3811d ago

yeah you're right, because im going to cancel my order because of the media and angry fanboys. lol action speaks louder than words. from what i see xbox one is the future now!! keep following us baby we'll get you there. i mean we got you this far. why you mad? is it Nov.22 yet? wtf!!!

scott1823811d ago

I wish the PS4 had to upscale games, It's the future of gaming! Damn you native resolution :(

abzdine3811d ago

one more proof PS4 will kill everything this gen. I like that developers already use the capabilities of each console from the start.

ZBlacktt3811d ago

"I was under the impression that SP is 1080p 30fps and MP is 1080p 60fps. I thought it was confirmed already? Maybe not."

Could have PM'd me and I would have answered it. :D

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UltimateMaster3811d ago

I always wanted to know what resolution AC4 was running on both consoles.

the PS4 runs 1080p 60fps. That's all I need.

MysticStrummer3811d ago

@Ps4Beaver - Yes, yes. All XB1 negativity is confined to the PS crowd. Wake up.

@FanboyKilla - Your future looks a lot like the present. In a few days, your future will look a lot like the past, but have fun anyway.

fenome3811d ago

@FanboyKilla

Actually, it's beta tested in the future

http://i0.wp.com/pixelenemy...

Have fun working out the kinks for 'em

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Crazyglues3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

Don't worry I'm sure the Xbox One Police.. (aka -fanboys) will be here soon explaining how this time around it doesn't really matter because 720 is the new 1080p... LoL

-and how paying an extra 100 and getting sub-1080p is actually a good thing because it actually makes you appreciate the system, hell your lucky to even be getting HD- (-MS rep)

Let me go get my Popcorn.. this is going to be good -Can't wait to hear what they have to say about this one?

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hello123811d ago

Maybe because we are buying an XB1 for more than just resolution ever thought of that? How about the better exclusives at launch, dedicated servers provided by Microsoft,lacking with Sony,

Better UI experience, Skype calling, able to watch TV, able to move around the dashboard using voice only, host of other features.

XB1 is 1080p box, just because some gaming developers are not reaching it at launch. Doesn't mean it can't be achieved. Gaming developers have already said its likely when they get more time with the XB1

100 extra you do realise Sony included no camera right so they could offer their console at 400! think before you say stupid stuff.

I got Fifa 14, Kinect and XB1 for 500- price was never really an issue as i got a bargain.

TwistingWords3811d ago

What about the console police in general who said 6 months ago to the PC guys that resolution and FPS doesn't matter?

AutoCad3811d ago

Paying 100 extra for an everything machine.

Kayant3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

@KNWS

"100 extra you do realise Sony included no camera right so they could offer their console at 400! think before you say stupid stuff."

I think you're the one saying stupid shit here. Why would they add a $40 premium to the console if they included it and wanted to compete on price?? Even if they did it would still be cheaper so the price advantage will still be there.

They have said it wasn't included because it would have resulted in more money being loss per PS4. "$399" was always the magic price for them.

"Sony's Masayasu Ito says US$399 was deemed "the magic price" for the PlayStation 4 – Efforts were made to include the camera at the US$399 mark, but pressure from above forbade Sony Computer Entertainment from making too much of a loss on the PlayStation 4 hardware."

http://www.businessspectato...

Also can we please stop the camera nonsense. It obvious the main reason MS included kinect is to sell you the experience they want you to have with XB1. it's heavily integrated to the OS. PS camera is more of an optional gaming peripheral for some games or things like live streaming, facial sign-in. The fact you can use any mic for OS voice navigation shows this. It's not an integrated/core experience they're trying to sell like what MS is doing.

The is why things like snap/switching apps make sense because it's so much faster/more convenient to do with your voice.

AceBlazer133811d ago

Can never understand idiots saying the extra hundred is worth it for the exclusives. Within a month they'll become obsolete and while your stuck playing kinect adventures and fitness in 2014 we'll be playing the order, infamous, driveclub and so much more.

mistertwoturbo3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

Didn't you know? 1080p doesn't matter, the gameplay is what matters. Play the games, not the resolution. Play the games, not the controller. Play the games, not the HDTV. Play the games, not what you see on screen.

Just don't talk about Forza 5, all of a sudden 1080p will be relevant again.

Keep up with the times man.

O_O

Ju3811d ago

In all honesty, the XO features look cool.

But after you are over that you will notice that 99% of time what you do with those machines is actually play the games. And to do that, you need the best HW to actually achieve the best result. And that HW is the PS4 - by a mile.

The OS can be as cute as can be; who really cares if the majority of the time what you do is game and you never see the OS - with that said, I still have the feeling MS is overdoing the "front end" putting the wrong priorities onto things which don't really matter for a (primary) game console. I still have the feeling the OS is feature over loaded and still lags (snappy) behind the PS4 OS this time - which has 0 lag what so ever.

I am not really surprised, though. MS - having a PC mindset - is trying to turn a console into a general purpose machine. That's not what I want. I'd get a PC for that if I really want that (or/and maybe a SteamMachine).

ambientFLIER3811d ago

Crazyglue, how do you still have 5 bubbles, with all the garbage you post and all the xbox articles that you troll?

christocolus3811d ago

lol..are people still on about this?...the game was at ms event few days ago..you should read the preview it runs smoothly and looks very good..who cares about the resolution?.no matter how fbs downplay it the xbx one is of great value to those getting it &its going to be an amazing system. all my gaming pals(psfans and xbx fans alike) who have seen ryse never even bothered asking if it was 1080p or 720p ..cos really majority dont care..im actually shocked people are still going on about this ..lol... launch is a few days away people. those interested in this resolutiongate or whatever it is called can have fun doing the comparisons ..i and others will be having fun playing the games...or meet me on xbx live playing ki on the 24th.

AD7053811d ago

Yeah but teh xboxz can allow me to skype and play games with friends and watch TV all at the same time with my voice! So yeah paying 100 bucks extra and another 60 bucks a year to use things I can use right now for free is totally worth it!

stuna13811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

@KNWS

I always thought someone else was supposed to tell you the "Bedtime Stories"; Not you telling yourself the story! Well, if it helps you sleep better at night.....I guess it's ok!

All these hypocrite in this article are mind numbing transparent when it comes to obvious cracks in the arguments when they rush in to defend, not even the Xbox1, Microsoft themselves. Microsoft have failed to give plausible reasoning as to why any of this is happening. Instead of labeling everyone fanboys, maybe they should focus some of that pent up anger towards the ones who deserve it! Who would be Microsoft.

BitbyDeath3811d ago

360 just went through 3 years of no games and now xbone is expected to provide better than PS4? Your living in a dream world. Things will be same as last gen since ms still lack in studios. They only have 1 retail first party game at launch.

BOLO3810d ago

@KNWS

"Skype calling, able to watch TV"...

Wow! Just wow! Spoken like a true "gamer" or M$FT sales rep...Guess Xbone has made television completely obsolete.

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Lwhit63811d ago

Hopefully it red rings or something along those lines. Now that would be a site to behold!

FITgamer3811d ago

Hopefully it doesn't, then their sales will double.

Utalkin2me3811d ago

@FITgamer

ROFLMAO......Good One

Campy da Camper3811d ago

I don't wish any gamer to go through what I went through early last gen. I'm not a MS supporter by any means but if some kids parents saved up to buy him a Xbox one for Xmas and it rrod I'd feel really bad for them.

I personally don't think MS has consumers best interests in mind but I want them to be corrected in their pocketbook being hit not a struggling family who are not up to date on the console wars.

JessiePinkmanYo3811d ago

Lwhit6-Yeah, because a $500 console that red rings would be just great for the gaming world. A lot of Non gamers (parents, grandparents etc) STILL refer to gaming machines as "Nintendos". All they'll know when they read a tech article on CNN is that the new game machine little Johnny wants for Christmas will be a waste. Like Campy the Camper said, that's even more sad if that struggling parent forked out money for a system that's DOA. The same can be said about Playstations YLOD. BOTH are bad for the gaming community.
I'm getting both, X1 and PS4, but I really don't understand some peoples' fetish with bashing the console that they don't own. Don't like it? Don't buy it. Enjoy your system of choice and be THANKFUL there's competition, otherwise, gaming would suck.

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andibandit3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

@Lwhit6,

youre wrong on so many levels its astounding....firstly getting rid of the only real competition for ps4 is not gonna do the gaming community any good.
secondly you be amazed by what a father is willing to do for his children.
Thirdly wth would a rrod scandal benefit anyone? other than you to get some cheap laughs...if this resolution gate is as bad as it seems at least theres some hope that ms pours their energy into making some hellishly good exclusives.

dennett3163811d ago

Why would you want that? That's just dumb...stop wishing for crap that will inconvenience other gamers. Preference is fine, let's just not be stupid about it.

For me, right now, the Xbox One just isn't worth it. Has some interesting looking games, but MS' attitude towards first party exclusives last gen was telling - they near abandoned them. They had their big guns - Halo, Gears and Forza - but not much else. Sony had (and still have) a lot of studios working on exclusive content that is more varied than that offered by MS.
Add in that the multi-platform situation seems to have reversed from the current generation (where the 360 usually had the superior versions of games), and the choice is a no-brainer. Especially with my distaste for Kinect, and the fact that the price is just too high for the level of tech they offer.

When the One has a Kinect-free SKU, or undergoes a sizeable price drop, then I'll buy one if there's a decent amount of true exclusives I want.

At least dislike something for valid reasons without resorting to nonsense like you posted.

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LordMaim3811d ago

Just don't listen to Microsoft PR, cause they don't want you to see the truth.

http://bit.ly/18dmY8l

ProjectVulcan3811d ago

The irony of your reply is that your gif's resolution is really low its too small lol

LordMaim3811d ago

@vulcanproject: Heh! Is this better?

http://bit.ly/16TolvE

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Infamous2983811d ago

Seems that band-aid (ESRAM) is a real bottle-neck

Playstationologist3811d ago

Close console competitors have never had so many major differences, I don't think this will end for the entire gen! Unless xbone can go super saiyan and get it's performance up to par with ps4. Even then I think the entertainment will continue.

Magicite3811d ago

No more parity!!! Hooray! Gamers rejoice!

sigfredod3811d ago

Another stone to the bone grave

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come_bom3811d ago

Microsoft really needs to get their act together. It's unacceptable that games in 2013 from new consoles don't run at 1080p.

Since it's too late to improve the hardware, I hope Microsoft improves their drivers and OS from the X1, so that all future games from the X1 are 1080p.

andibandit3811d ago

lol ms is really off to a bad start, and we havent even begun yet

kevnb3811d ago

Xbox one can't even compete with a midrange pc... Ps4 is Atleast reasonable and $100 cheaper

solar3811d ago

but console gamers always say they dont care about graphics.

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Cyb3r3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

They spelt Marcus Beer as Marcus Bear in that article anyone else notice this?

Cyb3r3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

Apparently they fixed it just now I wonder did they read my post

andibandit3811d ago

just want to write that I was here when it happened....

Xsilver3811d ago

Lets see how this turns out :3

KrisButtar3811d ago

This is the 1st I heard of the AC4 rumor and in the article it mentions Destiny as well. Hopefully they can fix this problem for the next generation of games

majiebeast3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

Destiny is freaking huge though i think it spans multiple planets with your own airship and everything.

Cyb3r3811d ago

Yeah I cant wait to play the beta it will make the waiting for the full game a little easier

KrisButtar3811d ago

Destiny is a huge game because of where you can go yes but it is still a just FPS. Its just another hit to the XB1 along with AC4 not being able to reach 1080. I hope they can fix this problem ASAP.

MRMagoo1233811d ago

@Krisbuttar

They cant fix the weaker hardware, the only way they are gonna keep the xbone games to the same rez as the ps4 is if they take out things from the actual game its not something they are gonna be able to patch, blame MS for being cheap with the hardware.

sigfredod3811d ago

I don't think is actually a "problem", is just specs numbers say it all

KrisButtar3811d ago (Edited 3811d ago )

This is a problem because my current gen systems already can do 720, can do 720 up scaled and I'm sure there is likely some native 1080 as well. 1080 has been a standard for a very long time in PC and in HDTV.

Many people didn't have HDTV when the current gen released but they were built for it. Now that next gen is coming they are not even built for the standard HDTV setting? They should be able to pump out the standard HDTV setting for games without breaking a sweat.

Its not even the start of next gen yet and some titles can't even do the standard on games that are cross gen. It doesn't really seem "next gen" if it can't do the standard. Its not something that would stop me from buying one, its just a major piss off.

Edit: spelling

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Leaked Early Prototype Footage Reveals Development Stages Of Several Assassin's Creed Games

Prototype footage from several of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed titles has leaked, revealing early stages of their development.

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The Best Pirate-Themed Video Games (Not Skull and Bones)

BY JASON MONROE: The very best pirate-themed video games that you should play instead of the disappointment that is Skull and Bones.

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thorstein46d ago

PoE: Deadfire, Unless you have a or PS5 or an SSD don't bother, loading times are insane. A minute and a half to go into a room to investigate a desk in an inn and then an additional 1 1/2 minutes to leave the room and then load to leave the inn???

And they never fixed it.

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Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag vs Skull and Bones Video Comparison Is an Eye-Opener

Ubisoft has just released Skull and Bones on PC and consoles. And, from the looks of it, the game wasn’t received well by some gamers. Not only that but it appears that Skull and Bones can be worse than Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, a game that came out a decade ago.

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OtterX60d ago (Edited 60d ago )

I wanted a Black Flag sequel so bad. It's still my favorite AC entry. The fact that they ignored everything that we loved about that game in this "spiritual successor" is making me enjoy watching this game crash and burn quite a bit. Either do it right or don't do it at all. (I understand the legal binding they got themselves into with the Singapore government to release this game at all costs)

/grabs popcorn

isarai60d ago

My thing is, if the Singapore govt was forcing you to do it at all cost, why not make what people wanted? How did ubi delay it for 5yrs, then again for 1yr and not just make a similar experience to black flag? How do you spend so much time and make so little?

Chocoburger59d ago

Ubisoft did make a sequel, Assassin's Creed: Rogue. It has a short campaign, and its packed with filler side quests for upgrades, but it's still a decent time.

It released on the same day as Assassin's Creed: Unity, so it was mostly forgotten.

porkChop59d ago

11 years of development. Multiple restarts. All the while people have been saying they don't want some pirate game where you can't even get off your ship. 11 years of people telling Ubisoft all they want is a pirate game that's basically Black Flag without any of the assassin or animus stuff. Yet they still served up this trash that no one wanted, charged $70 for it, and had the balls to call it AAAA.

The Guillemot family honestly needs to be forced out of Ubisoft. They've doubled down on everything players don't like about their games, they want AI to create "rough drafts" of their stories rather than letting their writers do their jobs, and they literally do not give a shit what their playerbase actually wants. 5-6 years ago their stock was worth more than 4x what it's currently worth. The company is dying.

Jin_Sakai59d ago (Edited 59d ago )

What has happened to developers? How can you possible make a worse looking game 11 years later? It’s honestly mind boggling.

darksky59d ago

It's because the older developers were better at it. The new generation pass most of their exams by copying code from around the web so are not nearly as good at understanding what they are developing.

LucasRuinedChildhood59d ago (Edited 59d ago )

No, here's the truth:
https://www.channelnewsasia...
This was made in Singapore and it's the first game of this scale to be made there. Ubisoft would probably cancel it normally since it clearly wasn't shaping up well but they were getting government grants to try build up the industry there.

Do you really think game developers are radically different than just 10 years ago? And this game has been development since Black Flag released.

Using one crap game to trash a whole industry of developers is stupid. It's like saying "Alien Colonial Marines proves that game developers suck now."

yeahokwhatever59d ago

i know this to be at least part of the puzzle from experience.

senorfartcushion58d ago

It's the multiplayer aspect of the world. MP games look worse than single player games, period. Every comparison we keep seeing are for games like Gotham Knights, Suicide Squad and Skull and Bones. They all have multiplayer focusses.

SyntheticForm59d ago

God, I'd love a remake of Black Flag.

Yi-Long59d ago

Enough has been said about this game already. The gaming world shrugged when it was announced so many years ago, and instead of listening to all the criticisms from the community back then, Ubi just sailed on and kept making a game nobody really wanted. What a waste of money and effort.

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