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Gaming News Today is a gaming podcast hosted by Lono of Reforge Gaming. We cover gaming news live on YouTube and Twitch with Q&A, discussions, gameplay, and more.

  1. 15h ago

    The Bungie Crisis: My 3-Step Plan to Save the Studio

    Bungie is officially at a crossroads. With the devastating departures of studio veterans like Lars Bakken and Scott Taylor, the foundation of the studio is shaking. Today's live show is a hard reality check on the current state of Bungie's studio restructuring and corporate strategy. It looks grim, but if history has taught us anything about the creators of Destiny and Halo, it’s that they do their best work with their backs against the wall.In this stream, we are breaking down the doom and gloom, cutting through the PR mixed signals, and laying out a radical 3-step turnaround strategy to get Bungie back on top.Topics Covered in Today’s Show:The Marathon Gamble: Why launching a hardcore PvP extraction shooter in today's market is a mistake, and why Bungie needs to pivot Marathon back to a PvE-centric experience.Breaking the Glass for Destiny 3: Why Destiny 2 is collapsing under its own technical debt and why announcing a numbered sequel is the only way to win back the lapsed mainstream audience.The $3.6 Billion Safety Net: Why Bungie needs to drop the independent ego and start leveraging PlayStation Studios' tech (Decima engine) and massive support network (Nixxes, Valkyrie) to survive.Rising from the Ashes: A look back at the dark days of Vanilla Destiny 1 and 2, and why Bungie is the only studio capable of pulling off this eleventh-hour miracle.Let me know in the chat—do you think Bungie should pull Destiny 3 out of incubation? Is Marathon doomed as a PvP game? Let's discuss.In this video game industry news live stream, we analyze the ongoing Bungie studio restructuring, corporate strategy shifts, and recent veteran developer departures, including Lars Bakken and Scott Taylor. We discuss the future of live-service games under Sony Interactive Entertainment and PlayStation Studios, evaluating how Bungie can overcome Destiny 2 technical debt following the conclusion of The Final Shape expansion. This critical industry deep dive explores a turnaround strategy that includes pulling Destiny 3 out of incubation, pivoting the upcoming Marathon reboot away from a high-stakes PvP extraction shooter toward a PvE-centric cooperative sandbox, and leveraging PlayStation support studios and technology like the Decima engine. Join the live broadcast for a reality check on Bungie's game development pipeline, corporate management decisions, and the future outlook for the creators of the Destiny and Halo franchises.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro ---🤝 Support & PartnershipsYou help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates:Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!)COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONOGLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.comAMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7---🎲 Reforge Gaming CommunityThe Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our *daily* Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation!MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#Bungie #Destiny2 #Destiny3 #Marathon #GamingNews #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

  2. 2d ago

    Shifting the Vibe: The Exciting Side of Gaming Right Now

    Let’s change the conversation. While the internet is bogged down in corporate doom-scrolling, distribution drama, and industry layoffs, the actual lineup of upcoming video games has never looked more phenomenal. Today, we are shifting the vibe away from the negativity and breaking down the pure software renaissance happening in game design.I’m breaking down my personal Top 10 most anticipated game releases coming in 2026... from massive AAA heavyweights to brilliant, mechanics-first action games. We are talking gameplay loops, next-gen hardware potential, and why the future of play is incredibly bright.Drop your most anticipated games in the chat, hit that subscribe button, and let's get into it!10 - Star Wars: Galactic Racer (Fuse Games / Secret Mode)9 - Gears of War: E-Day (The Coalition)8 - Orbitals7 - Beast of Reincarnation (Game Freak)6 - Phantom Blade Zero (S-Game)5 - Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (Asobo Studio)4 - Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (Konami)3 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword (Capcom)2 - Marvel's Wolverine (Insomniac Games)1 - Control Resonant (Remedy Entertainment)About This Stream: Welcome to a forward-looking breakdown of the best upcoming video games and massive new releases scheduled for 2026. This live stream focuses on gameplay, mechanics, and why next-generation gaming platforms like the PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, and PC are entering a software golden age. We are moving past industry negativity to preview the most exciting upcoming action RPGs, racing games, stealth adventures, and shooter titles. We dive deep into gameplay trailers, story premises, and release dates for the top 10 most anticipated titles. We look at Remedy Entertainment’s bold shift into action-RPG melee combat with Control Resonant starring Dylan Faden in Manhattan. We preview Game Freak’s gorgeous, Ghibli-inspired post-apocalyptic AAA debut Beast of Reincarnation. We explore the new combat-heavy, dual-timeline prequel mechanics of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy featuring Sophia in Crete. Additionally, we analyze high-octane racing in Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the dark fantasy speed of Phantom Blade Zero, the brutal returns of beloved franchises in Gears of War: E-Day, Marvel's Wolverine, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Onimusha, and the sci-fi horizons of Orbitals. Subscribe for more gaming news, deep-dive reviews, live reactions, and upcoming game release countdowns.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro ---🤝 Support & PartnershipsYou help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates:Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!)COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONOGLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.comAMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7---🎲 Reforge Gaming CommunityThe Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our *daily* Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation!MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#GamingNews #UpcomingGames2026 #NewGames #ControlResonant #BeastOfReincarnation #GearsOfWarEDay #WolverinePS5 #PhantomBladeZero #APlagueTale #gaming #reforgegaming

  3. 3d ago

    Sony & Xbox Just Lost Control (Halo Dev Drama + Astro Bot PC Emulation)

    Gaming is looking crazy as both Xbox and PlayStation are losing control of their own games and studios. First, Halo Studios head Pierre Hintze is facing heavy mismanagement and workplace abuse allegations, right alongside the cancellation of Project Ekur. Second, id Software producer Andrew Willis publicly fires back at Xbox gaming executives following devastating corporate layoffs that have decimated the Doom team. And finally, Sony's worst nightmare has arrived: Astro Bot has officially been booted and emulated on PC using the SharpEmu PS5 emulator amidst the ongoing PlayStation physical disc backlash.Topics & Gaming News Covered Today:Halo Studios & Pierre Hintze Controversy: Breaking down reports from Rebs Gaming and Windows Central detailing internal HR complaints, shifting priorities, and a toxic workplace culture during the development of the Halo: Combat Evolved remake, alongside the death of Project Ekur.Xbox Layoffs & id Software Backlash: id Software producer Andrew Willis has openly ripped into Microsoft's executive leadership after brutal job cuts hit the legendary Doom studio, stating that "monopolies" and "Ivy League MBAs" do not understand how to manage video games.Astro Bot on PC Via Emulation: A look at how Discord user RSantila successfully booted the 2024 PS5 exclusive on Windows using SharpEmu, and why the emulation scene is accelerating following Sony's decision to phase out physical discs by 2028.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:23 Halo drama5:05 id Software fired back9:28 Astro Bot PC emulator 13:30 live discussion---🤝 Support & PartnershipsYou help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates:Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!)COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONOGLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.comAMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7---🎲 Reforge Gaming CommunityThe Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our *daily* Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation!MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#GamingNews #XboxLayoffs #HaloStudios #AstroBot #PS5Emulation #idSoftware #SonyPlaystation #GamingDrama #gaming #reforgegaming

  4. 4d ago

    Xbox Loses Lawsuit + Sony Dumps Stock + Bungie Remaking Borderlands?

    The gaming industry is shifting once again. First, Microsoft just lost a major digital library consumer lawsuit in Brazil after an Xbox user had his account locked and was told to repurchase his entire catalog. With hardware moving away from physical discs, what does this legal precedent mean for digital game ownership? Speaking of an all-digital future, Sony President and CEO Hiroki Totoki just sold over 56% of his stock holdings alongside a massive wave of selling from other PlayStation executives. This comes immediately after Sony announced they will stop producing physical discs by 2028. Are the execs jumping ship, or is there something else going on? Finally, a wild new leak from Destiny creator Trance claims that Bungie is in early discussions with Sony, 2K, and Gearbox to develop an open-world, live-service Borderlands 1 remake complete with Destiny-style seasonal content and customizable protagonists. We break down if this rumor has any legs and what it means for Marathon.If you enjoyed the video, make sure to SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell so you never miss the latest gaming news, leaks, and deep dives!Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:02 Xbox loses lawsuit6:12 Sony execs dump stock9:51 Bungie remaking Borderlands13:48 live discussion---## 🤝 Support & PartnershipsYou help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates:### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!)COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONOGLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.comAMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7---## 🎲 Reforge Gaming CommunityThe Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation!MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/joinDISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTVTWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGamingAUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL#Xbox #PlayStation #Bungie #Borderlands #GamingNews #Sony #Destiny2 #GamingCommunity #gaming #reforgegaming

  5. Jul 8

    Xbox is Killing Studios Without Shuttering Them

    Xbox is killing its legendary game studios without actually shuttering them. The massive July 2026 Xbox restructuring under new CEO Asha Sharma has kicked off, and breaking reports reveal that while the studio names are staying, the talent is being completely gutted. With half of id Software reportedly gone, including their vital engine coders, and Obsidian losing 25% of its workforce, Microsoft is quietly turning our favorite developers into "Ghost Studios."In this live broadcast, we are diving deep into the leaked internal memos from Asha Sharma and Bethesda's Jill Braff to expose what this historic 3,200-person layoff wave actually means for the future of Xbox hardware, Game Pass, and upcoming games like Doom: The Dark Ages, Avowed, and The Outer Worlds 2.What happens to the industry-leading id Tech engine when the engineers are fired? Is the Game Pass model officially a failure after Sharma admitted profit margins are 3 to 10 times lower than competitors? We’re breaking down the entire corporate shell game live.🔍 KEY TOPICS COVEREDThe 2026 Xbox Restructure: Analyzing the 3,200 job cuts across Microsoft Gaming and ZeniMax.The Ghost Studio Era: Why leaving a studio open while firing its engineering team is worse than shutting it down.id Software Layoffs: What the loss of core programmers means for Doom: The Dark Ages and the proprietary id Tech engine.Obsidian Entertainment Cuts: Why the developers of Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 are being set up to fail despite delivering a perfect Game Pass slate.Asha Sharma's Strategy: The terrifying realization that the global memo contains zero assurances for future Xbox console hardware or Game Pass stability.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro ---## 🤝 Support & PartnershipsYou help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates:### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!)COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONOGLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.comAMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7---## 🎲 Reforge Gaming CommunityThe Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation!MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/joinDISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTVTWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGamingAUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL#Xbox #XboxLayoffs #idSoftware #Obsidian #GamePass #GamingNews #AshaSharma #Bethesda #gaming #reforgegaming

  6. Jul 7

    It’s Bad. Xbox Mass Layoffs + PlayStation Kills Discs + GTA 6 Crunch

    The gaming industry is hitting a massive breaking point today. From PlayStation officially killing physical media and triggering a 100,000+ signature backlash, to a historically dark day for Xbox Game Studios facing massive layoffs and potential closures, and brand new development leaks surrounding GTA 6 crunch and frame rates. We are breaking it all down live.SUMMARY OF TODAY'S SHOW1. The Death of the PlayStation DiscSony’s shocking announcement that it will completely halt physical disc production for new releases by January 2028 has set the community on fire. An independent retailer launched the "Don't Kill the Disc" Change.org petition, which exploded past 100,000 signatures in just four days. We're diving into what this means for a digital-only PS6, the death of used games, and why our focus should shift from saving plastic to fighting for true digital consumer rights.2. The Xbox Studio ResetToday marks a grim milestone for Microsoft Gaming. Following the June 30 fiscal year-end, new CEO Asha Sharma is executing a massive "Xbox reset." Up to five beloved first-party studios, including Arkane Lyon, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Undead Labs, are reportedly facing closure, downsizing, or emergency spin-offs. We discuss the Asha Sharma announcement tweet that broke the news. 3. GTA 6 Crunch & 60FPS Performance ModeAs the countdown to GTA 6 Trailer 3 and official gameplay continues, new reports indicate that Rockstar Games is targeting a 60FPS Performance Mode for PS5 and Xbox Series X. However, insider leaks suggest severe pre-launch crunch could delay this highly requested feature to a post-launch patch.Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:20 PlayStation Kills Discs5:00 GTA 6 crunch leaks9:20 Xbox layoffs imminent 13:34 live discussion21:47 Asha Sharma layoffs announcement32:10 live discussion---🤝 Support & PartnershipsYou help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates:Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!)COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONOGLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.comAMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7---🎲 Reforge Gaming CommunityThe Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our *daily* Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation!MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming...DISCORD -   / discord  TWITTER -   / reforgegaming  AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQV...#PlayStation #Xbox #GTA6 #GamingNews #PS6 #RockstarGames #DontKillTheDisc #XboxReset #gaming #reforgegaming

  7. Jul 2

    PlayStation Kills Physical Games

    🎮 IT’S OFFICIAL: PlayStation is Killing Physical Discs. Sony just dropped an absolute nuclear bomb on the PlayStation Blog. Starting January 2028, physical game disc production is officially ending for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles. This isn't just a rumor anymore Sony is completely pulling the plug. Any new game shipping after the cutoff will exist strictly as a digital license. While retail boxes will still sit on store shelves, they’ll only contain a digital download code inside. Following right on the heels of Rockstar’s controversial "code-in-a-box" rollout for Grand Theft Auto VI, Sony’s announcement completely reframes the future of gaming and practically guarantees that the upcoming PlayStation 6 (PS6) will drop without an optical drive. --- 🔥 What We Breakdown in This Stream: The PlayStation Blog Bombshell - Unpacking the exact statement from Sony and why they are calling this a "natural direction" based on consumer trends. The Death of Preservation & Ownership - What happens to your library when you no longer own a physical piece of media? (Especially in light of Sony recently pulling purchased digital movie licenses). The End of the Secondhand Market -How this absolute shift to a closed digital ecosystem destroys used game stores, trading with friends, and consumer choice. The PS3 & Vita Store Realities -Sony also just announced the final global closures for the PS3 and Vita storefronts, proving exactly what happens to digital history when a corporate entity decides to move on. The PS6 Impact -How cutting the disc drive entirely might be Sony's secret weapon to offset the skyrocketing $1,000 manufacturing costs of next-gen hardware. We are officially entering a fully digital, single-storefront future for console gaming. The rules have officially been rewritten. Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype. 🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation. --- 🎧 Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro --- 🤝 Support & Partnerships You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates: Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/ SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/ INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO 80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7 --- 🎲 Reforge Gaming Community The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our *daily* Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation! #ps5 #playstation #gaming #GamingNews #playstation5 #ps6 #playstation6 #GamingLiveStream #reforgegaming

  8. Jun 30

    GTA 6 60FPS leak + "Plays Best on PS5" drama + Xbox Bloodbath Incoming

    Is GTA 6 actually getting a 60FPS mode, or are console players stuck in the cinematic mud? Today we are breaking down the massive GTA 6 60FPS leak, the controversial "Plays Best on PS5" marketing drama, and why industry insiders are predicting an absolute Xbox bloodbath.The console wars just hit a boiling point. With new Grand Theft Auto 6 performance rumors circulating, Sony appears to be locking down major marketing rights with the "Plays Best on PlayStation 5" branding (likely leveraging the PS5 Pro). Where does this leave Microsoft and Xbox? We’re diving deep into the hardware specs, Rockstar Games history, and what this means for the future of next-gen gaming performance.Drop a like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss breaking gaming news!Welcome to Reforge Gaming, your daily destination for gamers talking gaming. We go beyond the headlines to give you details and opinions not just the hate or hype.🔴 JOIN THE LIVE DISCUSSION We are LIVE every day! Stick around for the interactive Q&A and drive the conversation.---## 🎧 Episode Chapters0:00 Intro 1:30 GTA 6 60fps leak is promising6:24 Plays Best on PS5 GTA 6 drama9:28 Xbox layoffs becoming a bloodbath14:40 live discussion---## 🤝 Support & PartnershipsYou help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates:### Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!)COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONOGLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.comAMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7---## 🎲 Reforge Gaming CommunityThe Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our **daily** Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation!MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/joinDISCORD - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTVTWITTER - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGamingAUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL#GTA6 #PS5Pro #Xbox #GamingNews #GTA6Leaks #playstation #gaming #reforgegaming

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Gaming News Today is a gaming podcast hosted by Lono of Reforge Gaming. We cover gaming news live on YouTube and Twitch with Q&A, discussions, gameplay, and more.

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