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Sean Robinson

@scrobins.bsky.social
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Author of the video game blog A Homebrew Draws Near! (and coming soon podcast??), also lawyer, baker, sketch comedian, in addition to massive homebrew fan

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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Get in on this!
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Next on the menu from Homebrew à la Cart, it’s Super Sunny World by @mhughson.bsky.social for the NES! Listen to our conversation as well as homebrew news and stories. linktr.ee/homebrewalac... #homebrew #supersunnyworld #homebrewalacart
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
For Episode 73 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Friday at Ours by Felix aka Kleiner Bubak for the Gameboy Color! #homebrew #fridayatours #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 73: Friday at Ours
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 73: Friday at Ours Introduction: What’s the best way to make new friends as an adult? How do you navigate the pitfalls of yours & others’ bias...
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M-Tee (Plem) @mteegfx.com · 27/08/2026
Y'all go back the game I drew these cheese fries for: www.kickstarter.com/projects/kha...
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Beyond the Pins: The 2nd Frame by @kevinhanley.khangames.com is on Kickstarter NOW! Check out the campaign www.kickstarter.com/projects/kha... and listen to the first episode of my podcast to hear the stories behind its creation
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Beyond the Pins: The 2nd Frame, a new game for the NES!
A new point-and-click adventure game for the NES, PC, Mac and MS-DOS!
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The next course for Homebrew à la Cart is KUROHI for the Gameboy Color by @sergioelisondo.bsky.social Listen to our chat, and hear other homebrew news and stories! linktr.ee/homebrewalac... #homebrew #kurohi #homebrewalacart
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
For Episode 72 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Mystic Searches for the NES by @nesmaker.bsky.social & Austin McKinley #homebrew #mysticsearches #nesmaker #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 72: Mystic Searches
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 72: Mystic Searches Introduction: The dream that launched a thousand games. A drive to create shared with the community. There have been a few...
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
This has been such a fun experience! Sign and help polish an already incredible game!
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
I’m ready to launch my YouTube channel with this first post: an audio recording of my first blog post, which covered Project Blue for the NES! Listen all the way through for a bonus treat! #homebrew #projectblue #ahomebrewdrawsnear youtu.be/6qJqgsliChU?...
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A Homebrew Draws Near! #1 - Project Blue
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
For Episode 71 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Dizzy Sheep Disaster EX for the Nintendo e-Reader by @sarahlynne.bsky.social @mteegfx.com and @humanthomas.bsky.social #homebrew #dizzysheepdisasterex #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 71: Dizzy Sheep Disaster EX
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 71: Dizzy Sheep Disaster EX Introduction: The homebrew community is always at its most fun when it is playing in less familiar territory. Expe...
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Next on the menu for Homebrew à la Cart is Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land for the Game Boy Color by Adam Graf linktr.ee/homebrewalac... #homebrew #gumballintrickortreatland #homebrewalacart
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sebotron | working on an NES JRPG! @sebotron.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Happy to announce that map work is complete for our demo/first story! In The Royal Seal, you will visit: 1 castle, 4 towns, 6 dungeons and 2 shrines on top of the overworld. Next: balance pass, internal testing and then public demo release! 😎 #nes #jrpg #indiegames #retrogames #gamedev
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
For Episode 70 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Lethal Wedding for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive by @megacatstudios.bsky.social #homebrew #lethalwedding #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 70: Lethal Wedding
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 70: Lethal Wedding Introduction: I’ve followed two games from Mega Cat Studios since I discovered the homebrew scene. Each is from a distinct ...
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Homebrew Factory @homebrew-factory.com · 22/06/2026
📢Homebrew Factory is looking for a new US distribution / fulfillment partner! We're looking for someone based in the USA who can help with stock storage and order shipping. Reliability, organization, and attention to detail are very important to us. Shares are appreciated 🙏
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Settle in for another course of Homebrew à la Cart, as I interview Matthew Loffhagen and his new game Fortune & Glory for the Game Boy Color! linktr.ee/homebrewalac... #homebrew #fortuneandglory #homebrewalacart
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Sharing a special episode of A Homebrew Draws Near! It’s the State of Homebrew 2026, with survey results from the community on AI, crowdfunding ethics, community culture, and more! #homebrew #stateofhomebrew #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Special Episode: The State of Homebrew 2026
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Special Episode: The State of Homebrew 2026 No matter how much time passes, homebrew will be a fascinating hobby, and interesting questions tied to th...
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
For Episode 69 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Super Fanger for the SNES, by @megacatstudios.bsky.social and in particular Patryk Boczon #homebrew #superfanger #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 69: Super Fanger
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 69: Super Fanger Introduction: Video game genres can become so calcified that most new games either aim themselves squarely at the core tenets...
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
The podcast adventure continues! In this newest episode of Homebrew à la Cart, I’m taking a look at BioCreeps for the NES & talking to @supernatetendo.bsky.social & Łukasz Kur (with a voiceover assist from @pandamonium.bsky.social ) linktr.ee/homebrewalac... #homebrew #biocreeps #homebrewalacart
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sebotron | working on an NES JRPG! @sebotron.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Do you love cave dungeons? I love cave dungeons! #jrpg #nes #indiegames #gamedev #retrogames #thebookofrynn
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
For Episode 68 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Xcavator 2025 for the NES by Chris Oberth, rebuilt by VGHF , completed by @megacatstudios.bsky.social , with music by @inversephase.bsky.social and nocturnalplant #homebrew #xcavator2025 #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 68: Xcavator 2025
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 68: Xcavator 2025 Introduction: Finding lost treasures and bringing them out to the world is an exciting experience in gaming. So many games w...
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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Check out a brand new development update video previewing the Makeshift Marketplace! www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkIY... We've also shared a full status update here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sle... #NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
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The Halls of Talamh Domhain Makeshift Marketplace Preview
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
For Episode 67 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Kirito for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive by @tulfaredprod.bsky.social , Cyber, REK1 Visqueux, and Fred PSP #homebrew #kirito #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 67: Kirito
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 67: Kirito Introduction: Older than the home video game experience is the arcade. Not limited to your own personal library, the arcade offered...
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
This is an awesome trailer, but my favorite is the new splash screen heralding the return of the 6502 Collective!
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Got mine! Get yours!
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
There's a new homebrew podcast in town! My first episode highlights Beyond the Pins: The 2nd Frame by @kevinhanley.khangames.com & Peek-a-Brews: soundcloud.com/homebrewalac... #homebrew #beyondthepins #homebrewalacart
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Homebrew à la Cart
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Hyped for this story!
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
It’s coming!
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
I have my next assignment for #thevikingandtheninja wish me luck on the next step of this adventure! media3.giphy.com/media/MMaH4d...
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
For Episode 66 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Annalog for the NES, by mdsteele and published by @theretroroomgames.bsky.social now live on Kickstarter! #homebrew #annalog #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 66: Annalog
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 66: Annalog Introduction: What makes a good story’s world immersive? Is it the detail that weaves into our imagination, enabling us to see our...
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Coming soon: a new podcast featuring conversations with homebrew game developers, talking about their latest games for your oldest consoles
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
I’ve had such a wonderful experience working on the story for Orange Island, that I’ve joined another dev team: Delayed Again, and their game The Viking & The Ninja, helping with PR and other polish! Check out this tidbit of gameplay to whet your appetite! media4.giphy.com/media/X8ZwM7...
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sebotron | working on an NES JRPG! @sebotron.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Bar a few bug fixes, the Book of Rynn is now feature complete. The road to the demo: story writing, maps, sprites, scripting, music, sfx and none of it will be revealed until it's ready so I may post less until then. Join us on Discord to try it first! #gamedev #jrpg #nes #retrogames #indiegames
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
An incredible game draws near, join in the fun!
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SarahLynne @sarahlynne.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Recently got my hands on the homebrew calendar from @scrobins.bsky.social and it’s so cool to see all the games in it! A certain sheep may also be featured! (Yes it’s an e-reader game, but there’s a NES game under the hood. It counts!)
A picture of the 2026 NES homebrew calendar
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
For Episode 65 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m shining a special spotlight on the pillars of the homebrew community: Joe Paraell, Paul Molloy, Frank Westphal, and Brad Bateman #homebrew #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 65: Pillars of Homebrew
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 65: Pillars of Homebrew Introduction: It can be easy to take several aspects of the homebrew scene for granted. When a brewer teases a game, m...
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
There’s still time to buy your 2026 NES Homebrew Calendar for that special someone who loves indie retro games! www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
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dale coop ☕️ @dalecoop.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Just got my 2026 NES homebrew calendar. I’m officially ready for 2026! 😉👍☕️ You should hurry and grab yours here: www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro... #NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames #gamedev #IndieNES #ファミコン #同人ゲーム @scrobins.bsky.social
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
The 2026 NES Homebrew Calendar is still available at www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro... The calendar is part of a long tradition that began with Kevin Hanley who reflected on the calendar’s origins:
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
For Episode 64 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Batty Zabella 2: XOXO Xmas for the Gameboy by @icecoldblood.bsky.social #homebrew #battyzabella #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 64: Batty Zabella 2: XOXO Xmas
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by Scrobins Episode 64: Batty Zabella 2: XOXO Xmas Introduction: There are many aesthetics to choose from when developing a game with creepy Halloween vibes: ghost...
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SarahLynne @sarahlynne.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
The demo is now live! dizzy-sheep.nes.science
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Dizzy Sheep Disaster: EX
Dizzy Sheep Disaster is a new, one-button dexterity puzzler for your Nintendo e-Reader and the web! Demo available now!
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
It’s here! The 2026 NES Homebrew Calendar is out: featuring gorgeous cover art by @supernatetendo.bsky.social , 12 homebrew games, and fun homebrew holidays, this is what you want on your wall! Available in a U.S./Canada edition, and EU/rest of the World edition. www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
For Episode 63 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land for the Gameboy Color by Exquisite Laundry Pet and soon to be released by @megacatstudios.bsky.social #homebrew #gumballintrickortreatland #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 63: Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 63: Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land Introduction: The way retro and modern games influence each other back and forth can lead to some fun layer...
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
A new calendar for 2026, featuring 12 more NES homebrew games and the incredible art of Nate Ehlers is almost ready…
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
For Episode 62 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit for Steam, modern consoles, and the NES, by @retroware.bsky.social and @megacatstudios.bsky.social #homebrew #avgn8bit #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 62: The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 62: The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit Introduction: NES homebrew has enjoyed some fantastic licensed games over the past few years with Jay & Si...
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
A homebrew draws near…
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Dullahan Software @dullahansoft.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Never seen a vulture in the wild do that before! #nesdev #rx3
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Dullahan Software @dullahansoft.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Room transitions working in Janus. Kept it simple and dropped about 80% of the IRQ nonsense I was attempting before...#nesdev #gamedev
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
For Episode 61 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering All Hell Unleashed for the NES by Fista Productions/8-bit Slasher, kevin81, and Lilith Brendan #homebrew #allhellunleashed #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 61: All Hell Unleashed
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 61: All Hell Unleashed Introduction: The horror genre is littered with cool crossover ideas, both ones that were executed and those that never...
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
For Episode 60 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Mega Kaiju Boom Ball for the NES by @johnvanderhoef.bsky.social and published by @dalyengames.bsky.social #homebrew #megakaijuboomball #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 60: Mega Kaiju Boom Ball
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 60: Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land Introduction: It’s a great feeling when the developers you’ve befriended keep in touch with you even when y...
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
For Episode 59 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Frontier Force for the Sega Master System by @helpcomputer0.bsky.social and published by 2minds #homebrew #frontierforce #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 59: Frontier Force
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 59: Frontier Force Introduction: Homebrew games are as much a reflection of the consoles for which they are programmed as they are a reflectio...
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