In Modern Warfare 3, you have a huge arsenal of weapons to choose from before dropping into a game of Warzone or loading a multiplayer match, both old and new. One of the new additions to MW3 is a burst assault rifle known as the FR 5.56, and with the right attachments and class setup, this AR can melt through enemies in your matches.
]]>It must be Call of Duty season, folks! Nothing gets Call of Duty fans' blood pumping like their yearly impassioned pleas to rid the series of SBMM. Modern Warfare 3 is mere days away at this point, which means it's time for the people who buy Call of Duty every year to complain about their favourite topic.
]]>Activision Blizzard King has submitted a new proposal to the UK's Competitions and Market Authority (CMA) following the instituition's final rejection of the intital acquisition. In this newfound proposal, cloud streaming rights for "all current and future" Activision Blizzard games would be transfered to Ubisoft for the next 15 years.
]]>After promotional materials for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 have appeared out in the wild, the developer has begun to crack a couple jokes acknowledging the leaks.
]]>Large numbers of players are swarming back to older Call of Duty games on Xbox 360 thanks to a recent update.
As spotted last week by Twitter user ZekcoFS, an update arrived for a number of older Call of Duty titles that fixed matchmaking. This included classics such Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 3, and Black Ops 2. Now, it seems that quite a large number of players are returning to the games. As reported by CharlieIntel, Black Ops 2 managed to hit more than 10,000 players over the weekend on Xbox 360, and Modern Warfare 3 had over 7000 players, significant numbers for some now quite old games.
Prior to this apparent fix, anyone that tried to play a match of one of the older Call of Duty titles on Xbox 360 wouldn't be able to due to a supposed lack of players. This didn't make much sense, though, as certain game modes only needed as few as eight players, so it being completely impossible was odd. These older Call of Duty games are quite nostalgic for a lot of players, so it isn't a big surprise that they're getting a lot of players again, especially because they're backwards compatible on the Xbox Series X.
Currently what isn't clear is if a fix is coming for PS3 or PC players, both of which still seem to be experiencing problems. As it stands, it doesn't seem like a fix has been provided for either platform, so it's mostly just Xbox players that get to revisit the older games.
Call of Duty Twitch streamer ModernWarzone also made the claim that there were more people playing these old Call of Duty games over the weekend than there were playing Halo Infinite and Battlefield 2042 put together, though from our end it's difficult to determine what the player counts for each game are.
Over the weekend, Microsoft also announced that PlayStation finally agreed to a deal on Call of Duty, guaranteeing the games will stay on the latter for the time being.
]]>It looks like Call of Duty 2023 will be released on November 10, according to a rather interesting leak.
]]>Looks like Activision isn't working on a remaster of Modern Warfare 3.
]]>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has been added to the Xbox One backward compatibility library.
]]>Infinity Ward's three Modern Warfare games bundled together for old-gen consoles.
]]>Sony has posted details of its PSN Call of Duty sale, which sees several games from the series discounted, along with various DLC packs.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and Modern Warfare 3 offerings are on sale through Xbox Live. Along with the EA sale going on now, you can get all sorts of content for both games for up to 60% off.
]]>A US judge has ruled in Activision's favor over a trademark dispute filed by NovaLogic over the use of "Delta Force" in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
]]>The PlayStation Store has these "Ultimate Edition" bundles that give you a base game and all its DLC for a discounted price. This week, they're putting out ten new Ultimate Editions, and they're making them even cheaper than they normally would. Plus subscribers get a better discount, as usual. Full list inside.
]]>Call of Duty is the next franchise to see discounts in the big Xbox Live 'Games on Demand' sale. I use the term 'discounts' loosely.
]]>Modern Warfare 3 co-developer Sledgehammer Games was co-founded by one Glen Schofield, who has given a lecture at this year's DICE summit. During his session he called on developers to keep an open mind when approaching new ideas, lest consumer interest in the industry wane.
]]>North Korean propaganda network Uriminzokkiri published a troubling film earlier this week - see our report here - that included scenes of New York City in Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The scenes were believed to foretell an attack on America. The publisher has now pulled the movie from YouTube.
]]>North Korean propaganda network Uriminzokkiri has created a seemingly anti-American propaganda video, containing footage of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 that shows New York City being bombarded by missiles.
]]>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is selling for half the asking price today only on Xbox Live. The same goes for all four expansion packs, which have all been whittled down by 50%. Get the deals below.
]]>A report out of the POC2012 Conference in Seoul, via ComputerWorld, suggests games running CryEngine 3 and Modern Warfare 3's IW Engine may both be vulnerable to separate security issues. Security consultant firm ReVuln demonstrated issues with multiplayer servers using both engines, and said similar problems may exist in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - but will expect an official commission rather than volunteering the details to Activision.
]]>Modern Warfare 3 was back on top of the XBL Activity Charts after being ousted last time out by Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition. The 360 version of the sandbox title was still the reigning champion on the Arcade Titles charts. Things may look a bit different next week, when the information on Halo 4's launch week is revealed. Get the full thing below.
]]>Call of Duty Elite subscribers who activated their accounts on launch day, will be receiving an extra three months of service, and Activision email has stated. The extension is the firm's way of apologizing for service outages at Modern Warfare 3's launch. Initially, subscribers were to receive one moth free, but now they shall have three in total instead. Elite services will be offered for free when Black Ops 2 launches on November 13. Thanks, Shack.
]]>Hurricane Sandy has disrupted some of Activision's New York-based data centers, causing issues with the online servers for a handful of the publisher's games.
]]>Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has toppled Modern Warfare 3 off of its comfortable perch atop the XBL Activity Charts.
]]>Modern Warfare 3 Elite drops 22-24 are now available for PS3 Elite Premium players in the US. The drop includes multiplayer maps Gulch, Boardwalk, and Parish and will be available for those in the UK tomorrow via the usual PS Store update. Modern Warfare 3 Collection 4 will arrive on PC tomorrow, October 10, and includes the aforementioned maps as well as Off Shore and Decommission.
]]>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has received a new playlist update, adding two new modes into the mix.
]]>The end is nigh for Modern Warfare 3 PC players. Infinity Ward has announced the game's Final Assault DLC will arrive in early October.
]]>Modern Warfare 3 Collection 3: Chaos Pack is now available on Steam and PS3. The pack contains the Special Ops Chaos mode, four new Special Ops missions, and three Face Off maps for solo and co-op gameplay. The pack was made available on Xbox 360 and to Call of Duty Elite PS3 members last week.
]]>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 player Denk has created a neat custom game mode called 'Money in the Denk' that Infinity Ward is currently testing out, with a view of incorporating it into the game's playlists. Denk has created a video showing you how to set up the mode so you can play it today.
]]>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has received its final batch of Xbox 360 DLC via Call of Duty: Elite. Premium subscribers have early access to the content yet gamers are experiencing difficulty when trying to download it, CVG reports.
]]>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's third DLC collection, the Chaos Pack, drops on September 13 for PC and PlayStation 3. Details - and trailer - through the break.
]]>Final Assault, Modern Warfare 3's fourth and final DLC collection which includes Gulch, Decommission, Off Shore, Boardwalk and Parish will release for Elite Premium Members on Xbox 360 September 5. The DLC, which brings five multiplayer maps into the fray, will be available for purchase to everyone on Xbox 360 on September 6. Elite Premium Members on PS3 will receive Drops 19-21 (Light 'Em Up, Special Delivery and Special Ops Chaos Mode) on September 6. A video for Final Assault is below.
]]>A demo for Modern Warfare 3 will be released on Xbox Live tomorrow. It will feature the single-player mission Black Tuesday. It will also be made available at a later date for PS3. Thanks, Shack.
]]>Sure, we may have told you all about Modern Warfare 3's new Chaos DLC pack earlier today, but were there 'splosions? I didn't think so. So, check out the DLC pack's accompanying trailer below to see all the new content just released for the shooter in action.
]]>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 received its penultimate DLC pack on Xbox 360 today, the aptly named Chaos Pack - adding a new mode and several new maps into the mix.
]]>According to a CBS report, a 15 year old boy from Columbus has been hospitalised for dehydration following a four day Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 orgy. The teenager apparently collapsed - having already fallen over three times - after a four day gaming session during which he left his room only to visit the toilet and get snacks. He is expected to make a full recovery, but his mum took his Xbox 360 away. Seriously guys: everything in moderation.
]]>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 content drops for August and September have just been given an official round of screens from Activision, showing off new maps Gulch, Parish, Offshore and more.
]]>Analysts have started chatting about Call of Duty, what with Black Ops 2 readying for a fall release, and while many seem to think the brand has peaked, Blops 2 will still sell millions upon release.
]]>Call of Duty: Elite - Activision's social and competitive hub for the series - has surpassed 12 million registered users. The news came out of the publisher's annual financial report. You can read the VG247 report on the company's performance here.
]]>Modern Warfare 3 Xbox DLC content drops for August and September have been officially detailed by Infinity Ward. There's a lot of content incoming folks!
]]>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has received some a new weapon balancing patch. Infinity Ward has revealed all buffs and nerfs in a forum post, and announced that the DLC map Terminal will be lag-free by launch.
]]>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 players on PS3 can look forward to a trio of new content this month. Infinity Ward dated and detailed the next content drop over Twitter.
]]>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Xbox gamers will receive two new Spec Ops missions in August via Call of Duty: Elite premium. Freshly leaked screens apparently show the new content ahead of Infinity Ward's reveal.
]]>A video and handful of images have appeared in the wilds of the Internet, showing what is claimed to be unreleased DLC for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
]]>As promised, Activision's added a revamped version of Terminal to Modern Warfare 3 for free. The multiplayer map's based on Modern Warfare 2's notorious No Russian mission. Take a guided tour with Sam in the video below.
]]>Activision has released a set of screenshots for the July Modern Warfare 3 content drop, which will arrive on Xbox 360 July 17 for Elite Premium members. Premium Elite members will receive four exclusive drops on Tuesday, July 17, including three multiplayer maps and a Special Ops mission. Terminal is available to download next Tuesday, July 17. Non-ELITE Premium members on the Xbox 360 will receive Terminal free a day later on Wednesday, July 18. PS3 Elite Premium members will also see four content pieces in July, with three Face Off maps and a Special Ops mission releasing on July 19. Below the break you will find shots for Terminal, Vertigo, Offshore, and Decommission.
]]>Activision has provided an update on the next set of Modern Warfare 3 content drops, which will arrive on Xbox 360 July 17 for Elite Premium members.
]]>Consolidate, the Swedish eSports event, has added Modern Warfare 3 to the event alongside previously announced titles Gears of War 3, Super Street Fighter IV and FIFA 12. Prizes include items from Plantronics, as well as 15,000 SEK in prize money to be shared with the winners in the individual games. Consolidate will be held in Sesamgallerian, Östra Storgatan, Jönköping, Sweden next month. Thanks, MCV.
]]>Infinity Ward has announced the MW2 Terminal map releasing for Modern Warfare 3 will arrive on Xbox 360 July 17 for Elite members, and on July 18 for non-Elite users. The PC and PS3 dates are to be announced at a later date. Terminal, which was rumored for an impending release back in June, is a fan favorite map which will be released for free. The map is not part of the MW3 content calendar, which is why it isn't showing at the moment.
]]>Throughout July, a huge pile of Black Ops and Modern Warfare 3 DLC is on sale at 50% off. Even better, if you take the opportunity to pick up some DLC on the cheap, Activision Blizzard will send a whack of the cash to Call of Duty Endowment, a not-for-profit veteran support agency. The promotion covers PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, although please note that the sale won't arrive on the European PSN until July 4.
]]>The second Modern Warfare 3 DLC Collection has launched on Steam and PC. It includes three multiplayer maps, two Special Ops Missions, and the debut of Face Off maps. It was released through PSN via usual store update this week.
]]>Infinity Ward has announced that a new DLC pack for Modern Warfare 3 will be releasing tomorrow on Xbox 360 for Call of Duty: Elite Premium subscribers.
]]>A video purportedly captured before a hasty update to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 seems to give scant details on upcoming DLC.
]]>The free Face Off mode added less than a month ago to the Xbox 360 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will make its way to PlayStation 3 owners shortly.
]]>Modern Warfare 3 has once again topped the XBL chart for most players online for the week of May 14. Also once again, the most played game in the Arcade division was Minecraft, followed by Trials Evolution and The Walking Dead. The most played indie title was CastleMiner Z followed by CastleMiner and GTA IV topped the GFWL list, followed by Age of Empires Online and Arkham City. If we didn't know any better, we'd say it was the same list. Hit up the Major for the rest.
]]>Infinity Ward has announced double XP on all Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 playlists from May 23 through May 29. It looks like the bonus applies to all three platforms, but is likely related to the release of the second content collection on Xbox Live this week.
]]>The second map pack for Modern Warfare 3, for those who aren't Call of Duty: Elite subs, is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace. The content includes three multiplay/Survival maps, two new Spec Ops missions and two new Face-Off maps. Get it queued here for 1200 MS points.
]]>Activision has released a video for Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection #2, showing the new Face Off maps set to music you'd hear while traversing main street in an old west town at high noon. Content Collection #2 contains the Multiplayer/Survival Mode Maps Sanctuary, Foundation and Oasis, Special Ops Missions Iron Clad and Switch Back and the Face Off maps Getaway and Lookout. While premium Elite members received the pack on May 15, and everyone else received the Face Off content the following day, the pack can be downloaded via Xbox Live on May 22 for 1200 Microsoft Points/$14.99. All content will be available on other platforms at a later date.
]]>Modern Warfare 3 has topped the XBL chart for most players online for the week of May 7. The most played game in the Arcade division was Minecraft, followed by Trials Evolution and the prior week's winner, The Walking Dead. The most played indie title was CastleMiner Z and GTA IV topped the GFWL list. Get the full thing from the Major.
]]>Delta Force developer NovaLogic is suing Activision for violating its trademark over the use of the Delta Force and a similar emblem in Modern Warfare 3. NovaLogic has held the trademark on Delta Force since 1998, and in its complaint states the term "Delta Force" is not in use by the US government: "The US. Army officially denies that any unit called Delta Force exists and does not claim ownership to either the Delta Force name or the logo." The firm claims it also issued two cease-and-desist letters to Activision last year, which it claims were ignored by the firm. Nine Delta Force gave have been released, and a tenth titled Delta Force: Angel Falls is purportedly in the works. More on Polygon.
]]>Microsoft has updated its Xbox Live content schedule, and the releases kick off today with the Max Payne 3 Season Pass, Zumba Fitness Rush Bollywood Style Pack, Tiger Woods 13 DLC, and a Kinect Arcade sale featuring titles like Double Fine Happy Action Theater and Fruit Ninja Kinect for cheap.
]]>Activision has released screenshots for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection #2 as well as the behind-the-scenes preview video for the Face Off maps Aground and Erosion. The video, which was posted last week, was previously exclusive to IGN. Content Collection #2 launches on May 22 and also included Multiplayer/Survival Mode Maps, Special Ops Missions 1200 MS Points /$14.99. Premium Elite members can download the content on May 15. The two Face Off maps will be available on Xbox Live to Elite Premium members on May 15 as well and to everyone else on XBL May 16. All content will be available on PC and PS3 once the exclusivity period on 360 ends.
]]>Get the full 360 list for the week ending April 30 below, with GFW, XBLA and the others on Nelson. It's starting to drizzle a bit outside my window.
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]]>New maps, new spec ops missions, and a whole new multiplayer mode will feature in the next content drop for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
]]>Sony will release a new PlayStation 3 bundle in the US on May 25, which packs in a 320GB console, one control pad, and a copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, for $299. The bundle is a kind of quick ticket straight into Call of Duty multiplayer, which Activision boasted has 40 million monthly average users. Players have already logged 1.6 billion hours with Modern Warfare 3, which as usual broke entertainment launch records on release. Hit the break for a stock image of the new bundle.
]]>Be calm, PC elite: here is your Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection #1, nearly two months after it released for Xbox 360. It costs $15 and includes four maps and two spec ops missions; grab it now.
]]>Modern Warfare 3 will finally arrive on PC next month via the first Content Collection. It includes four multiplayer maps, two Spec Ops missions, and basically all the content which hit Xbox 360 in January and March. The Content collection landed for PS3 players in April and those who play it on PC can expect it to land on May 8. Thanks, Shack.
]]>Activision are hosting a free weekend for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on Steam starting this Thursday.
]]>Activision has released Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection #1 on the PlayStation Store, as promised. It will run you $14.99, and you can also take advantage of a Double XP starting this Friday for "all players and all modes." Radical. Hit up the PS Blog for more intel, or watch the video below.
]]>Modern Warfare 3 is still number one on the Xbox Live activity charts. In other news, the sun is out, but the clouds are grey. Birds are chirping and the grass, last I checked, was still green. Get the full list below the break. XBLA, Indie and GFWL lists are over on Nelson's blog.
]]>Modern Warfare 3 didn't progress Activision's beloved action format and we're seeing clear signs of a peak. The Call of Duty dial's been stuck at 11 for years: is this just the publisher's latest strip-mine victim?
]]>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 may have set a new record for the biggest entertainment launch in history, but a decline in ongoing sales has caused the title to be overtaken in life-to-date sales for the same period by series' predecessor Call of Duty: Black Ops.
]]>Beachhead has said now that it's finished "working furiously" on the mobile app for Call of Duty: Elite on Android and iOS, it's next project was to start on a app for tablets. However, don't expect it to be a port of the mobile application according to product director Noah Heller.
]]>Activision will release two new maps for Modern Warfare 3 to Call of Duty Elite today on Xbox 360. Known as Sanctuary & Foundation, the content drops on Live subs first, with a release soon after for PS3 and PC subs. The maps will then arrive as part of a content collection later down the line. An image of Sanctuary is below the break, via Twitter.
]]>Microsoft has updated its Xbox Live content schedule with dates for Diabolical Pitch , The Pinball Arcade, The Splatters, Fez, and more.
]]>My friends, it gives me great pleasure and honour to say we not only won the battles, but we won the war against the difficult but beatable Eurogamer forces at Modern Warfare 3. There's audio/visual evidence past the break too.
]]>Would you like to shoot Tom Bramwell in the face? It's your lucky day, soldier.
]]>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Xbox 360 players will enjoy bonus experience for a little longer than previously scheduled after a prime time outage threatened to ruin the fun.
]]>With Modern Warfare 3's Content Collection 1 now in the hands of the masses, VG247 video editor Sam Clay takes a look at the new maps and Spec Ops missions.
]]>Modern Warfare 3 players will be able to participate in a Double XP event this weekend, with all platforms and playlists included. The event starts tomorrow, and runs until the wee hours Sunday evening/Moday morning. So, fire up the PC, 360 and PS3 this weekend shoot stuff.
]]>According to MP1st, Activision is running a double XP event for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 this weekend. The news comes via a system message when you fire up the multiplayer, and seems to be an Xbox Live-only affair - just like the recent content drop. Never mind, everyone else - your time will come.
]]>Activision has released Collection 1 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, so says the Major. If you missed the launch trailer for it, watch through here. Collection 1 includes multiplayer maps Liberation, Piazza, Overwatch and Black Box along with new Special Ops missions Black Ice and Negotiator. Premium Elite members were privy to the content last week. Hit up the link to check for availability in your reguion.
]]>An elated EA has said it's "number one" with Battlefield 3 after winning the GAME public BAFTA in London on Friday, adding it's "great" to "get one over" on the Call of Duty series.
]]>Activision has upped its already expansive DLC plans for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
]]>Want to know what's in your care package for the Modern Warfare 3 Collection 1 DLC? This video has all the answers and even some AC/DC.
]]>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Overwatch map should arrive for PlayStation 3 Elite subscribers before the end of the month.
]]>Consider this a friendly reminder Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s 4th, 5th and 6th content drops are now available on Xbox 360. The content includes a new multiplayer level, and two new Spec Ops missions. The content, featuring Black Box, Negotiator and Black Ice, will be available for download on other platforms at a later date. The next drop, Content Collection #1, will release on Xbox Live on March 20 and includes all of the above as well as multiplayer maps Liberation, Piazza, and Overwatch. A video for the later is posted below.
]]>Activision's put live screens and a movie of Modern Warfare 3's Content Collection 1, "The biggest content pack in franchise history."
]]>Activision has released a new Call of Duty Elite video featuring funny-man Rob Riggle promoting the Black Box Map pack and Spec Ops mission in the latest Modern Warfare 3 update.
]]>Activision has said any negative connotations which can come about with annual game releases don't really apply to the Call of Duty franchise.
]]>Activision has announced that Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection #1 will release on Xbox Live on March 20.
]]>Activision has announced the Liberation and Piazza maps are now available for Modern Warfare 3 on PS3 for those who have a premium account through Elite.The next content drop for Premium Members on PSN is scheduled to land on March 29 with the release of Overwatch, a multiplayer map currently available for Elite users on 360 that drops players into a construction site atop a New York City skyscraper.
]]>Activision has announced the testing phase of Clan Operations is complete and it is now live on the Elite service. Clan Operations are available for all Elite users on PS3 and Xbox 360 and enlistments are available through the Program Guide. A preview, which was released earlier this month can be found here.
]]>Microsoft has posted an update to the Xbox Live Marketplace schedule, and the fun kicks off today for Elite members with the Overwatch map for Modern Warfare 3, which we told you about earlier.
]]>Major Nelson has posted a friendly reminder letting Call of Duty Elite Premium Members know the February content for Modern Warfare 3 Call is now available on Xbox 360.
]]>Infinity Ward's opening up multiplayer for Modern Warfare 3 on Steam for this weekend only. Beginning from 6pm GMT (10am PST) tonight until Monday, you can play the entire suite for free. The period is available to pre-load from Steam right now.
]]>Activision has released a new video with glimpses of the Overwatch map which releases on Xbox 360 February 21 for Elite premium subscribers. After the exclusivity period on 360 ends, it will be released for PC and PS3. Overwatch takes place in a construction site atop a New York City skyscraper, and includes two levels “in a near symmetrical layout,” with the central bridge and side routes open to attack from multiple angles. The video posted below is hosted by comedy actor and former US Marine, Rob Riggle.
]]>Modern Warfare 3's topped this week's Xbox Live activity chart, ahead of Black Ops and FIFA 12. In other news, the sky is bright and London's snowing. Get the full lists below the break, via the Major.
]]>The NPD Group's January 2012 report on US retail shows a marked depression over past years' results.
]]>Activision Blizzard has released its full-year 2011 and Q4 financials, and has said to expect Diablo III during Q2 this year, which would place it somewhere between March and June, and a new entry in the Call of Duty franchise with "meaningful innovation" is expected this year.
]]>Activision has announced Overwatch as the next content drop for Modern Warfare 3 and it will be made available first to Elite Premium Members on the Xbox Live February 21. After the exclusivity period on 360 ends, it will be released for PC and PS3. Overwatch takes place in a construction site atop a New York City skyscraper, and includes two levels "in a near symmetrical layout," with the central bridge and side routes open to attack from multiple angles. This is the third content drop for the game, and the next two will be released in March and will include Black Box and two brand new Special Ops Missions, Black Ice and Negotiator. New screens are posted below and the content calendar can be found here.
Meanwhile, Beachhead has posted a preview of Elite's Clan Operations through here, and stated its release is "getting closer every day."
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