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Liam Esler @liamesler.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Summerfall is looking for a 3D character artist to assist us on a new prototype by sculpting a stylised character head and hair for a prototype, based on a Metahuman model. Interested? Send me your portfolio, via DM or email liam@summerfallstudios.com!

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Liam Esler @liamesler.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I cannot fucking wait for CONTINUE.

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Liam Esler @liamesler.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

If anyone going to GDC staying within 10 mins of Union square is at a hotel with a good gym setup, happy to pay you/buy you a meal for access to it 😭 Mine is horrendous hahahaha

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Liam Esler @liamesler.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I’m (reluctantly) heading to GDC this year — pitching a project and looking to catch up with whoever is around! 👀 Who’s making the trek?

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🥀𝕭𝖊𝖓𝖏𝖆𝖒𝖎𝖓 𝕰𝖊🥀MALYS: the Exorcist deckbuilder OUT NOW! 🕯️👹 @theboyofcheese.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Hey gang! Are there any Melbourne/Victoria-based 3D modellers looking for short contract work right now? Summerfall is currently on the lookout for contractors to do hard-surface environment work for a new prototype, like furniture and all that. 🔨🪑 Send through portfolios! 🙂 Cheers!

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Liam Esler @liamesler.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Happy holidays to all who celebrate! 🥹🥰

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CAPY ✨ Wishlist Battle Vision on Steam NOW! @capybaragames.com · 09/12/2025

It's the first day of summer camp, and adventures await you in CAPY's newest game... 💬 Find Your Words! Enjoy the tranquility of Camp Pals, make lifelong friends, and try different types of communication in this short cozy game! The journey begins in 2026, available on PC!

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Liam Esler @liamesler.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Having the privilege to work with @merryh.bsky.social over the past 3 years has been a highlight of my life. There’s nothing Merry can’t do. Even when she steps up to try something new, she learns at truly horrendous speed and quickly outstrips veterans. Work with her - don’t think twice. ❤️

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Liam Esler @liamesler.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Andrew is one of the best coworkers you could imagine - diligent, thoughtful, exceptionally perceptive and co Stanton keen to learn new things to help the project. He’s an incredible tech artist and I’d recommend him to anyone ❤️

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Andrew Mendlik @andrewmendlik.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Sadly this was my last week at @summerfallstudios.com. It’s been the best job I’ve ever had and Malys has been my favourite game that I’ve worked on, and I’m really proud of what we got done in the timeframe and resources we had. Unfortunately the industry is just a rough place these days.

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Liam Esler @liamesler.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Katy is the most legendary legend and we're gutted to lose her. Anyone would be INCREDIBLY lucky to work with this marketing virtuoso - she's doing contracting at the moment and if you need some content and marketing support on your game(s), you should message her 👀

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Dead Static Drive 🌵 @deadstaticdrive.com · 28/10/2025

It’s true, here’s our exciting news! Dead Static Drive is coming out on NOVEMBER 5TH! This year! Next week, even. Yee—and we cannot stress this enough—haw 🤠 www.deadstaticdrive.com/releases

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Dead Static Drive | Coming to PC and Xbox

Grab your bat, steal a car, and take your chances against the unearthly horrors found along Route 666. This is Dead Static Drive.

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Liam Esler @liamesler.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Malys left Early Access today! I’ve learned so much on this project, and been able to do a lot of very hands on work which has been a delight. ❤️ Big love to Summerfall’s brilliant team. To make a game like Malys in 13 months is a wild achievement and you should all be very proud 🕯️🕯️🕯️

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 04/10/2025

Did you hear? Malys is almost upon us 🔥 Our unholy roguelite exorcism deckbuilder can't be contained much longer 🕯️ Mark your journal. The date is revealed. Malys is imminent.

A map that has release times for PDT/EDT/BST/AEDT.

They read:
4pm PT Oct 23
7pm ET Oct 23
10am AEDT Oct 24
12am BST Oct 24

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 01/10/2025

It's time... the candles are lit... 🕯️ Our exorcism roguelite Malys is coming OUT of Early Access into 1.0 on the 24th of October! There's so much more to discover, including the FULL story as penned by David Gaider, more demons, more cards, and more content.

The title for Malys in an inky red on a black background, below are the words: V1.0 releasing this October.

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Proudly presenting People of Note, a turn-based RPG musical, releasing in 2026 in association with Annapurna Interactive. You don't wanna miss this one, folks. (Reposted with fixed trailer!)

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People of Note | Reveal Trailer

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JayMFernandes @jaymfernandes.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

I'm a veteran release expert in games who specializes in consoles, porting, audio, QA/UX + many other things through www.plasticfernstudios.com If you want help from people who care deeply about games (and the health of their teams!) please reach out so we can help you! Check out some of our work

A collection of game title card images showcasing multiple games Plastic Fern Studios has worked on including Dispatch, Blippo+, Crossy Road Castle, Playdate, Goodbye Volcano High, Star Stuff, Dawnfolk, Sacre Bleu, Stray Gods, Ridiculous Fishing, Oxenfree, Oxenfree II, Escape Academy, Descenders, Nour, Virtual Virtual Reality 2, Salt and Sanctuary, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, The Red Lantern, and Patrick's Parabox

Recent client statements from people Plastic Fern Studios have worked with. The first reads "Plastic Fern helped us successfully navigate the complex world of console development for Crossy Road Castle, a cross platform multiplayer game across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox. Their staff were extremely professional, experienced, personable, and worked with us as though they were part of our team. No hesitation to strongly recommend their services.

Robert Walkley, CTO
Hipster Whale"

the next reads " A big part of Playdate’s success is the games — and there are a lot of games! Plastic Fern was critical and instrumental in making sure Playdate shipped with solid, playable, enjoyable games, both in Season One, and beyond!

Cabel Sasser, Co-founder
Panic, inc."

The last one reads: "Plastic Fern has been an incredible team to work with for porting and maintaining Escape Academy, and gave us compliant and performant ports that were well received by our players. Extremely communicative, considerate, and schedule-conscious, with a deep knowledge of the technical intricacies of each platform. we'd strongly recommend them.

Amanda White, Co-Owner
iam8bit"

A screenshot of an article from Game Developer that reads "Deep Dive: Creating the touch controls for Descenders on mobile. The team behind the iOS and Android port of downhill freerider Descenders break down how they created the title's touch controls."

A visual flowchart showing a life cycle of a plant as a metaphor for the console development cycle. It shows different stages like planning, budgeting, integration, testing, ratings and other things leading up to (and after) a game's release.

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Serrels @serrels.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Wondering why @rubyinnes.bsky.social and I have been quiet about Toilet Time Machine? Well it's because we're getting published by PENGUIN! NEW CHAPTERS. NEW ILLUSTRATIONS. NEW COVER. Toilet Time Machine Game of the Year Edition. GET ON IT. www.penguin.com.au/books/toilet...

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☁️ Little Pink Clouds ☁️ @lil-pink-clouds.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Letters to Arralla is dropping in exactly ONE week on 16th September, 11am AEST 😱💕🍑💌 Everyone is so excited to meet you, their new island postie! #indiegamedev #cozygames #wholesomegames

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Liam Esler @liamesler.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

It’s wild to think that Stray Gods is two years old. I was in Stockholm on holiday at launch (due to the delay and just bad timing), going mental because there were bugs I couldn’t do anything about 😂

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☁️ Little Pink Clouds ☁️ @lil-pink-clouds.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 Letters to Arralla is releasing THIS YEAR ON SEPTEMBER 16TH AEST 🗓️ After 5 years of development, we are gearing up for our cheeky little game's debut into the big wide world! We hope you're just as excited as we are!! Wishlist us to stay updated 🥰 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fAs...

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Letters to Arralla RELEASE DATE TRAILER!

YouTube video by Little Pink Clouds

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Liam Esler @liamesler.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

I’m really enjoying the process of working on an Early Access game. I’m so grateful to everyone who’s taken the time to play Malys and give feedback or report bugs. We’re down to just a tiny team in comparison to what we were, but everyone’s faith and support has been so inspiring 😭✨

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2025 🎉 The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans. Deadline: September 28th More info 👇 grants.draknek.org

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 08/08/2025

Our v0.3 update for Malys is LIVE! Feat: 🗺️ Region 2: The Strip with new demons and region boss 📜 Unique exorcism preludes 🔥 New 'Ashed' status for burned cards ✨ Polish, bug fixes and more! Read all about it here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/344...

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Malys - MALYS UPDATE - v0.3 NOW LIVE - Steam News

Welcome to The Strip, Region 2 of Malys! An overview of v0.3 in terms of bug-fixes, updates and what's yet to come.

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League of Geeks (LoG!) @leagueofgeeks.com · 06/08/2025

Hey friends! The hiring continues! This time with a couple of roles that folks are always asking us about. Get amongst it for our next PC/Console title! 🗺️ Game Designer 📝 Writer Find all the info at leagueofgeeks.com/careers! RTs appreciated. Share with your pals! 🙏 *zigzags into the tall grass*

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Josh Caratelli @joshcaratelli.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

We're hiring a bunch of Design and Art roles right now at @gravitywell.games! We are: 🔥 Making rad new IP ❤️An empathetic AAA Team 💸 Have profit sharing and focused on being sustainable long term If this interests you, please apply here! gravitywell.games #gamedev #gamedevjobs

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 25/07/2025

Exorcists! The latest devlog for our roguelite Malys is LIVE! 🔥 Read more from Liam on our upcoming Region 2, how we're addressing your invaluble feedback AND our exciting plans for Beta testing (sooner than you'd think!) here: www.summerfallstudios.com/malys-developer-updates/devlog-3-exorcisms

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Devlog #3 - Region 2, Exorcisms, and upcoming Beta Testing! — Summerfall Studios

It’s been a few weeks now that Malys has been out in the world. I know we sound repetitive, but we really can’t thank you enough for the support on the game. Releasing any game into Early Access (or...

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 24/07/2025

Had the chance to play the first update for our roguelite Malys yet? 👀 If you have we'd love to hear from you! Every little bit helps us make the juiciest encounters for all you exorcists out there! 🔥 Report bugs and leave feedback via bit.ly/malysbugreport and bit.ly/malysfeedback

A demon sits before an angry shifting black and red sky. Below the demon hovers a tormented figure, back arched in pain surrounded by a circle of lit candles. In the lower left corner is a black and white image of the protagonist Noah, in a trench coat, an assortment of exorcism equipment across his chest. In the bottom right corner of the screen are three unlit candles. One card is highlighted with a whispy arrow hovering from it to the candles.

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 18/07/2025

HUGE shoutout to those of you providing feedback and logging bugs 🙌 Your input is actively helping to make Malys the best game it can be 🖤 As a reminder you can log your bugs here bit.ly/malysbugreport And send us any feedback via

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EA Feedback Form - Malys

Provide feedback to the Malys team about the game during Early Access!

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Liam Esler @liamesler.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Our first update for Malys is out! I’ve had a ton of fun working on this one, which has some new demons and allies, as well as a LOT of work on bug fixes and improving gameplay feel. I’m so keen to get started on our next update - more news on what that will be next week 👀🕯️

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 11/07/2025

Any weekend plans? May we suggest visiting the STRAY GODS EXHIBITION at the Hellenic Museum in Melbourne?? 🙌 Experience the music, behind the scenes insights, and vote for your fav love interest! ❤️💙💚 Open now! 🎤

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Stray Gods: The Exhibition | Hellenic Museum

Explore the Greek mythology inspirations and peek behind the scenes of the hit video game by Summerfall Studios. Exhibiting only at Melbourne's Hellenic Museum from Saturday 28 June.

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Liam Esler @liamesler.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

The feedback on Malys has been so helpful, and the reviews on Steam are so lovely. For our first foray into a new genre, on a really short timeline, it has been a huge struggle to get it to the point it is now - and the fact that people are playing it *and having a good time* is wild to me.

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 09/07/2025

(While you're grabbing a bargain, why not check out Malys, our exorcism roguelite deckbuilder in Early Access at just $9.99USD?) 😍 bit.ly/playmalys

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 09/07/2025

Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical and Stray Gods: Orpheus DLC are currently 30% off as part of the Humble Games Steam Summer Sale! 🎤 There's not long until the sale ends, so check it (and all the other great games on sale!) out now! 🎮 bit.ly/straygodsonsale

An image of the Humble Games Summer Sale Banner. Grace from Stray Gods can be seen in a polaroid, along with Coral Island, Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus, and #BLUD.

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 02/07/2025

We just posted our latest devlog - talking all about the reception Malys has gotten and our plans for the next update. 🎉 Read on to hear about how we have to nerf the Priest (who is doling out punishment even when defeated from the battlefield! 👊) amongst other bugsquashing! 🐛 bit.ly/malysdevlog

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 01/07/2025

Malys is currently 100% positive on Steam! ✨ We're blown away & have already gotten a bunch of great feedback, suggestions, & comments from all of you. We'll have a devlog up later this week, but we wanted to say a big thank you as we get back to work post weekend!

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Malys on Steam

Expose, endure and expel evil from innocents on your hunt through a corrupted city. As Noah, former priest turned demon-hunter, you'll perform exorcisms, forge precarious alliances and strengthen your...

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 29/06/2025

Loving Malys? ❤️‍🔥 As well as your feedback and bug reports, submitting reviews is extremely helpful in making sure we get visibility! 📸 If you like the game, please leave a review on Steam, tell a friend, and send us your thoughts! 🕯️

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 27/06/2025

Have you been playing our unholy deckbuilder Malys in Early Access? 👀 If so we humbly request your thoughts - good, bad, cursed or angelic - we wanna hear it all! 👂 Hit us up at the link below: bit.ly/malysfeedback And if you're encountering bugs send 'em here bit.ly/malysbugreport

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PCGamesN @pcgamesn.com · 26/06/2025

Blending elements of Slay the Spire with the dark, gothic feel of movies like Constantine, I absolutely loved my time with Summerfall Games and @davidgaider.bsky.social's Malys - and it's just shadow dropped on Steam www.pcgamesn.com/malys/out-no...

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 26/06/2025

It's time to start the chanting...🔥 It's time to light the candles...🕯️ It's time to meet the demons for MALYS RELEASED TONIGHT 🙌 You can play in Early Access RIGHT NOW! bit.ly/playmalys

Image of The Muppet Show title card where 'Muppet' has been replaced with 'Malys' over an inky smear. Malys protagonist Noah replaces Kermit in the 'O' of 'Show'.

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 26/06/2025

Not only do we have a new game, but we have a new devlog! 📝 We talk all about Malys and Early Access - what that means, why we made the decision to bring Malys to EA - and what comes next! 🔥

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Devlog #1 - Malys & Early Access — Summerfall Studios

Today, we released Malys into Early Access. I’m here to talk about what that means, why we made the decision to do so, and what comes next!

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David Gaider @davidgaider.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

We maaay have just shadow-dropped Malys into Early Access on Steam, for those of you so inclined. Does it still need work? Well, yes! It's very EA! But if you're willing to try it out and offer feedback, it'll only set you back $10 and we'd super appreciate it. www.pcgamesn.com/malys/out-no...

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Ex Dragon Age dev's new deckbuilder just shadow dropped on Steam, and it's gothic Slay the Spire

From the mind of ex Dragon Age dev David Gaider, Malys takes the traditional Slay the Spire formula and adds lashings of gothic horror.

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 26/06/2025

Surprise - our demonic deckbuilder Malys is available in Early Access - right now! 🙌 Hell hath no fury like a long wait. We're eager for your thoughts and feedback, so we decided to anoint you a little early! It's time to UNLEASH HELL! 🔥 🔗 bit.ly/playmalys

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Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 12/06/2025

Are you a content creator with a heart of darkness and a desire to root out evil AND/OR want to be one of the first to play our unholy roguelite Malys? 👀 Let us corrupt you! 🕯️ Fill in the form below and we may welcome you to the hunt 🔥

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Malys Content Creator Sign-Up

Want access to a Steam Key for Malys, Summerfall Studios roguelite deckbuilder to stream or share with your audience? Sign up here!

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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 14/06/2025

PRESS! We'll have keys for our unholy roguelite Malys to go out for early access previews soon™️, and we want to make sure it ends up in the right hands! 🙌 Let us know if exorcisms, deckbuilders and former priests on motorbikes are up your alley 🖤

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Malys Press List Sign-Up

Part of the press and want access to a Steam Key for Malys, Summerfall Studios roguelite deckbuilder for previews and more? Sign up here!

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