List of League of Legends media explained

League of Legends is a multiplayer online battle arena video game developed and published by Riot Games. Announced in October 2008, it was released for Microsoft Windows in Europe and North America as a free-to-play title on October 27, 2009, after six months of beta testing. The game has since been ported to macOS and localized for markets worldwide; by 2012 it was the most played game in the world.[1] League of Legends is often considered to be the biggest esport globally,[2] [3] [4] with the 2020 League of Legends World Championship final peaking at concurrent viewers.[5]

To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the game, Riot debuted several pieces of spin-off games, including a version for mobiles and consoles, a digital collectible card game named Legends of Runeterra, and a standalone mobile release of the auto battler game mode Teamfight Tactics. Later the same year, Riot announced Riot Forge, a publishing label for video games set in the League of Legends universe developed by third-party developers.[6] After previously releasing the tabletop game Mechs vs. Minions in 2016, Riot made public a tabletop division in early 2020 along with its first title, which was released in September that year.[7]

In addition to these games, many other forms of League of Legends media have been produced, such as books, music videos and short stories.[8] Several soundtrack albums have been released for digital download and streaming, as well as two LP records. Bands composed of characters from the game have also released music, including the girl group K/DA, whose songs have topped Billboards World Digital Song Sales chart.[9] After releasing multiple one-shot comics on its website, Riot partnered with Marvel Comics in 2018 to create series of comics. The first – Ashe: Warmother – debuted that December, and was followed by Lux and Zed in 2019. Riot has also produced documentary films about the development and history of League of Legends, and is set to premiere the animated television series Arcane on Netflix in fall 2021.[10]

Games

All games are developed and published by Riot Games, except where noted.

Video games

Minigames

Tabletop games

Music

Soundtracks

TitleRelease dateLengthLabel
The Music of League of Legends Vol. 1January 27, 2015[11] 51:24Riot Games
The Music of League of Legends: Season 1October 15, 2019[12] 28:28Riot Games
The Music of League of Legends: Season 2October 15, 20191:09:43Riot Games
The Music of League of Legends: Season 3October 15, 201948:30Riot Games
The Music of League of Legends: Season 4October 15, 20191:18:31Riot Games
The Music of League of Legends: Season 5October 15, 20191:09:38Riot Games
The Music of League of Legends: Season 6October 15, 20191:28:57Riot Games
The Music of League of Legends: Season 7October 15, 20192:08:03Riot Games
The Music of League of Legends: Season 8October 15, 20191:28:52Riot Games
The Music of League of Legends: Season 9October 15, 201955:18Riot Games
League of Legends: Wild Rift (Original Soundtrack)March 30, 2021[13] 26:01Riot Games

Vinyl records

TitleRelease dateLengthLabel
League of Legends: Selected Orchestral WorksOctober 16, 2019[14] 1:23:22Riot Games/iam8bit
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DJ Sona: Ultimate ConcertDecember 5, 2019[16] 37:12Riot Games/iam8bit
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Remixes

TitleRelease dateLengthLabel
WarsongsJanuary 14, 2016[17] 46:53Riot Games
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Virtual bands

Albums and EPs released by virtual bands composed of League of Legends champions.

TitleRelease dateLengthLabel
Smite and IgniteJune 3, 2014[18] 30:27Riot Games
Notes:
II: Grasp of the UndyingAugust 3, 2017[20] 45:56Riot Games
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  • Second album by Pentakill, containing 10 tracks[21]
  • Features vocals from Jørn Lande, Noora Louhimo (from Battle Beast), Danny Lohner and Per Johansson
All OutNovember 6, 2020[22] 16:16Riot Games
Notes:
III: Lost ChapterSeptember 8, 2021[24] 46:05Riot Games
Notes:
  • Third album by Pentakill, containing 11 tracks
  • Features vocals from Jørn Lande, Noora Louhimo (from Battle Beast), Tyler "Telle" Smith and Tre Watson

Literature

Books

TitleRelease datePublisher
The Art of League of Legends: Volume ISeptember 2, 2016[25] Riot Games
Notes:
  • Art book released as part of the 10th anniversary of Riot Games[26]
  • Released as both a printed book and a free ebook
Realms of RuneterraNovember 5, 2019[27] Voracious
Notes:
  • Encyclopedic companion book to League of Legends, detailing the world with stories and illustrations
Garen: First ShieldDecember 8, 2020[28] Riot Games
Notes:
  • Novella written by Anthony Reynolds, released as an ebook
Ruination: A League of Legends NovelSeptember 6, 2022[29] Orbit Books
Notes:
  • Novel written by Anthony Reynolds
  • Released as a printed book and ebook

Comics

Series

TitleRelease datesPublisher
Ashe: WarmotherDecember 19, 2018[30] – March 20, 2019[31] Marvel Comics
Notes:
  • Written by Odin Austin Shafer, with art by Nina Vakueva (cover art by Yasmine Putri)
  • Published in 4 issues; a collected trade paperback was released on May 15, 2019 .[32]
LuxMay 8[33] – September 11, 2019[34] Marvel Comics
Notes:
  • Written by John O'Bryan, with art by Billy Tan, Haining and Gadson of Tan Comics[35]
  • Published in 5 issues; a collected trade paperback was released on November 6, 2019 .
ZedNovember 20, 2019[36] – April 15, 2020[37] Marvel Comics
Notes:
  • Written by Odin Austin Shafer, with art by Edgar Salazar, Lorenzo Ruggiero, Andres Mossa and Chris O'halloran[38]
  • Published in 6 issues; a collected trade paperback was released on September 30, 2020 .
K/DA: HarmoniesSeptember 5[39] – October 3, 2020[40] Riot Games
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  • Webtoon written by Michael Yichao, with art by HD of Rainforest Culture[41]
  • Published in 5 issues before the release of the All Out EP

One Shots

One-shot comics published on the League of Legends Universe website.[42]

TitleRelease datePublisher
Darius: Blood of NoxusAugust 18, 2017[43] Riot Games
Nami: Into the AbyssSeptember 1, 2017[44] Riot Games
Ziggs & Jinx: Paint the TownSeptember 15, 2017[45] Riot Games
Miss Fortune: Fortune SmilesSeptember 29, 2017[46] Riot Games
Varus: HeartlightNovember 30, 2017[47] Riot Games
Varus: RetributionNovember 30, 2017Riot Games
Ryze: The Burning LandsJuly 25, 2018[48] Riot Games

Television and film

TitleRelease date(s)Original network
Frequencies – The Music of League of LegendsJanuary 28, 2015[49] YouTube
Notes:
  • Documentary film about the composers of League of Legends and the production of The Music of League of Legends Vol. 1, directed by Caleb Slain[50]
League of Legends OriginsOctober 15, 2019[51] Netflix
Notes:
  • Documentary film about the history of the game and its community, directed by Leslie Iwerks
Tales of RuneterraApril 6, 2020[52] – January 8, 2021[53] YouTube
Notes:
  • Series of animated short films focusing on different regions of the League of Legends universe and their characters[54]
ArcaneFall 2021[55] Netflix
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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: League of Legends the world's 'most played video game' . MacManus . Christopher . October 12, 2012 . . . May 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210228213128/https://www.cnet.com/news/league-of-legends-the-worlds-most-played-video-game/ . February 28, 2021 . live .
  2. Web site: League of Legends esports: Everything you need to know about the UK League Championship on the BBC . Stubbs . Mike . June 13, 2020 . . May 22, 2021 . The massive success of the game has led it to be the biggest esport in the world … . https://web.archive.org/web/20200616033649/https://www.bbc.com/sport/53035215 . June 16, 2020 . live .
  3. Web site: How the League of Legends World Championship went on in a pandemic . Rand . Emily . September 23, 2020 . . . May 22, 2021 . … so too has the biggest esport on the planet. . https://web.archive.org/web/20210517165109/https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/29947502/how-league-legends-world-championship-went-pandemic . May 17, 2021 . live .
  4. Web site: Riot is trying to make Monday Night Football work for League of Legends . Webster . Andrew . March 9, 2020 . . . May 22, 2021 . … or it could be just part of a new trend for the world's biggest esport. . https://web.archive.org/web/20200309193821/https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/9/21171439/league-of-legends-lcs-monday-night-league-mnl-esports-twitch-youtube . March 9, 2020 . live .
  5. Web site: 2020 LoL World Championships viewings reach more than 1 billion hours . Lim . Jang-won . December 10, 2020 . . . May 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210213070307/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20201210000748 . February 13, 2021 . live .
  6. Web site: Riot's letting other studios make League of Legends games . Lee . Julia . December 5, 2019 . . . May 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191229103159/https://www.polygon.com/2019/12/5/20997253/riot-games-forge-third-party-league-of-legends-games . December 29, 2019 . live .
  7. Web site: Tellstones: King's Gambit Riot Games . tellstones.com . 13 September 2021 . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20210928/https://tellstones.com/en-gb/. 2021-09-28 .
  8. Web site: Riot's new games are League of Legends' best asset (and biggest threat) . Marshall . Cass . December 5, 2019 . . . June 8, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210513124657/https://www.polygon.com/features/2019/12/5/20992482/riot-games-announcement-lore-storytelling-legends-of-runeterra-league-of-legends . May 13, 2021 . live .
  9. 'League of Legends' Girl Group Earns Madison Beer, (G)I-DLE & Jaira Burns No. 1 on World Digital Song Sales Chart . Benjamin . Jeff . November 13, 2018 . . . May 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210426152356/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8484697/kda-pop-stars-madison-beer-gidle-jaira-burns-no-1-world-digital-songs-league-of-legends/ . April 26, 2021 . live .
  10. Web site: About Netflix - Netflix and Riot Games Bring League of Legends to Television With Animated Event Series 'Arcane' Premiering Globally on Netflix This Fall . About Netflix . 13 September 2021 . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20210928/https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-and-riot-games-bring-league-of-legends-to-television-with-animated. 2021-09-28 .
  11. Web site: The Music of League of Legends Volume 1 now available . Liebl . Matt . January 27, 2015 . GameZone . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150222085904/https://www.gamezone.com/news/the-music-of-league-of-legends-volume-1-now-available-3412470/ . February 22, 2015 . live .
  12. Web site: Everything shown in the League of Legends 10-Year anniversary celebration stream . Michael . Cale . October 15, 2019 . Dot Esports . . June 7, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200923123254/https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/everything-shown-in-the-league-of-legends-10-year-anniversary-celebration-stream . September 23, 2020 . live .
  13. Web site: League of Legends: Wild Rift (Original Soundtrack) . . . May 31, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210531202225/https://music.apple.com/us/album/league-of-legends-wild-rift-original-soundtrack/1559893835 . May 31, 2021 . live .
  14. Web site: Riot launches new merchandise collection in celebration of League's 10th anniversary . Samples . Rachel . October 16, 2019 . Dot Esports . . June 17, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200306010647/https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/riot-launches-new-merchandise-collection-in-celebration-of-leagues-10th-anniversary . March 6, 2020 . live .
  15. Web site: League of Legends celebrates 10 years with Limited Edition vinyl soundtrack . Hawkins . Josh . October 22, 2019 . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201201181118/https://www.shacknews.com/article/114590/league-of-legends-celebrates-10-years-with-limited-edition-vinyl-soundtrack . December 1, 2020 . live .
  16. Web site: DJ Sona: Ultimate Concert Vinyl . December 5, 2019 . . . May 7, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200809152131/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/355245/DJ_Sona_Ultimate_Concert_Vinyl.php . August 9, 2020 . live .
  17. Web site: 'League of Legends' music gets an EDM remix in 'Warsongs' . Conditt . Jess . January 14, 2016 . . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201108094723/https://www.engadget.com/2016-01-14-league-of-legends-music-gets-an-edm-remix-in-warsongs.html . November 8, 2020 . live .
  18. Web site: You can now download the free League of Legends Pentakill album . Liebl . Matt . June 3, 2014 . GameZone . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170910085742/https://www.gamezone.com/news/you-can-now-download-the-free-league-of-legends-pentakill-album/ . September 10, 2017 . live .
  19. Web site: Hear 'League of Legends' Virtual Metal Band Pentakill's Soaring New Songs . Camp . Zoe . July 21, 2017 . . Project M Group . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201202215559/https://www.revolvermag.com/artist-music-news/hear-league-legends-virtual-metal-band-pentakills-soaring-new-songs/23568 . December 2, 2020 . live .
  20. Web site: The new Pentakill album is here and available to stream . Mickunas . Aaron . August 3, 2017 . Dot Esports . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210531122710/https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/new-pentakill-album-available-stream-16373 . May 31, 2021 . live .
  21. Web site: Virtual Metal Band PENTAKILL Releases New Album 'II: Grasp Of The Undying' . August 4, 2017 . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201024235916/https://blabbermouth.net/news/virtual-metal-band-pentakill-releases-new-album-ii-grasp-of-the-undying/ . October 24, 2020 . live .
  22. K/DA Unleash Debut EP 'All Out' With Twice and Kim Petras: Stream it Now . Rowley . Glenn . November 6, 2021 . . . May 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210301224352/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9479456/kda-all-out-ep-stream/ . March 1, 2021 . live .
  23. Web site: K-pop girl group Twice joins the League of Legends K/DA roster . Lee . Julia . October 16, 2021 . . . May 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210130182430/https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/16/21518741/twice-kda-league-of-legends-ep . January 30, 2021 . live .
  24. Web site: Third Pentakill album, Lost Chapter, will be released in September . Martinello . Eva. August 23, 2021 . Dot Esports . . October 16, 2023 .
  25. Web site: Look behind the scenes of champion design with the League of Legends art book . Lee . Julia . September 2, 2016 . Rift Herald . . May 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200409070715/https://www.riftherald.com/2016/9/2/12776706/league-of-legends-art-book-concepts . April 9, 2020 . live .
  26. Web site: League Of Legends Releases Free Digital Art Book . Warr . Philippa . September 6, 2016 . . . May 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210128024221/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/league-of-legends-free-digital-art-book . January 28, 2021 . live .
  27. Web site: League of Legends Announces Official Lore Book . Bishop . Rollin . September 17, 2019 . ComicBook . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200927045105/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/league-of-legends-realms-of-runeterra-book-pre-order/ . September 27, 2020 . live .
  28. Book: Garen: First Shield Kindle Edition . . December 8, 2020 . Riot Games . 978-0-9974011-1-0 . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210531200403/https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=qr4MEAAAQBAJ . May 31, 2021 . live .
  29. Book: Ruination: A League of Legends Novel . . 9780316469258 . May 14, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230514223439/https://books.google.com/books/about/Ruination.html?id=TTJdEAAAQBAJ . May 14, 2023 . live . Reynolds . Anthony . September 6, 2022 . Orbit .
  30. Web site: League of Legends: Ashe – Warmother Special Edition (2018) #1 . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210308165908/https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/75833/league_of_legends_ashe_-_warmother_special_edition_2018_1 . March 8, 2021 . live .
  31. Web site: League of Legends: Ashe – Warmother Special Edition (2018) #4 . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210116122818/https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/75836/league_of_legends_ashe_-_warmother_special_edition_2018_4 . January 16, 2021 . live .
  32. Web site: League Of Legends: Ashe – Warmother (Trade Paperback) . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190520092033/https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/75557/league_of_legends_ashe_-_warmother_trade_paperback . May 20, 2019 . live .
  33. Web site: League of Legends: Lux (2019) #1 . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100118/https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/76393/league_of_legends_lux_2019_1 . January 19, 2021 . live .
  34. Web site: League of Legends: Lux (2019) #5 . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210119214432/https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/76398/league_of_legends_lux_2019_5 . January 19, 2021 . live .
  35. Web site: League Of Legends: Lux (Trade Paperback) . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210304164512/https://www.marvel.com/comics/collection/76394/league_of_legends_lux_trade_paperback . March 4, 2021 . live .
  36. Web site: League of Legends: Zed (2019) #1 . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210426232208/https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/76399/league_of_legends_zed_2019_1 . April 26, 2021 . live .
  37. Web site: League of Legends: Zed (2019) #6 . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210123213341/https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/76405/league_of_legends_zed_2019_6 . January 23, 2021 . live .
  38. Web site: League Of Legends: Zed (Trade Paperback) . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210304164520/https://www.marvel.com/comics/collection/76400/league_of_legends_zed_trade_paperback . March 4, 2021 . live .
  39. Web site: League of Legends Reveals K/DA Comic Series . Bishop . Rollin . September 6, 2020 . ComicBook . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210518173406/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/league-of-legends-kda-harmonies-comics/ . May 18, 2021 . live .
  40. Web site: K/DA's latest webcomic featuring Ahri may hint at lyrics to a new song . O'Dwyer . Samuel . October 4, 2020 . Dot Esports . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210505053722/https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/k-das-latest-webcomic-featuring-ahri-might-be-hinting-at-lyrics-to-a-new-song . May 5, 2021 . live .
  41. Web site: Issue #1: Akali . League of Legends Universe . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210513064923/https://universe.leagueoflegends.com/en_GB/comic/kdacomic/issue-1/0/ . May 13, 2021 . live .
  42. Web site: Riot Games' Greg Street on Working With Marvel to Create League of Legends Comics . Dedmon . Tanner . May 16, 2019 . ComicBook . . May 8, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210531124541/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/riot-games-marvel-league-of-legends-comics/ . May 31, 2021 . live .
  43. Web site: Darius' story revealed in Blood of Noxus comic . Lee . Julia . August 18, 2017 . Rift Herald . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201117061132/https://www.riftherald.com/2017/8/18/16168136/darius-lol-lore-comic-blood-for-noxus . November 17, 2020 . live .
  44. Web site: New 'Into the Abyss' comic shows how Nami got her power . Lee . Julia . September 1, 2017 . Rift Herald . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201112015550/https://www.riftherald.com/2017/9/1/16243642/into-the-abyss-nami-lol-comic . November 12, 2020 . live .
  45. Web site: Jinx and Ziggs get together in the 'Paint the Town' comic . Lee . Julia . September 15, 2017 . Rift Herald . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201111225730/https://www.riftherald.com/2017/9/15/16315610/jinx-ziggs-comic-lol-paint-the-town . November 11, 2020 . live .
  46. Web site: Miss Fortune takes back Bilgewater in 'Fortune Smiles' . Lee . Julia . September 29, 2017 . Rift Herald . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201111192824/https://www.riftherald.com/2017/9/29/16385166/miss-fortune-comic-lol-smiles . November 11, 2020 . live .
  47. Web site: Varus receives updated lore with comic and music video . Lee . Julia . November 30, 2017 . Rift Herald . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201109034122/https://www.riftherald.com/2017/11/30/16720334/varus-lol-lore-comic-music-video . November 9, 2020 . live .
  48. Web site: League of Legends Teases More Ryze Reveals . Dedmon . Tanner . September 29, 2017 . ComicBook . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210531125408/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/league-of-legends-ryze-brand-animation/ . May 31, 2021 . live .
  49. Web site: The Music of League of Legends is free to download (and really good) . Chalk . Andy . January 28, 2015 . . . May 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210126001851/https://www.pcgamer.com/the-music-of-league-of-legends-is-free-to-download-and-really-good/ . January 26, 2021 . live .
  50. Web site: 5 Fascinating Things We Learned From The League Of Legends Documentary's Director . Haas . Pete . . February 19, 2015 . . May 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210303125721/https://www.cinemablend.com/games/5-Fascinating-Things-We-Learned-From-League-Legends-Documentary-Director-70154.html . March 3, 2021 . live .
  51. News: Riot Games is diversifying its portfolio beyond League of Legends and into Hollywood . Smith . Noah . October 16, 2019 . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191203223352/https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2019/10/15/riot-games-is-diversifying-its-portfolio-beyond-league-legends-into-hollywood/ . December 3, 2019 . live .
  52. Web site: Riot releases first Tales of Runeterra short video, "Before Glory" . Esguerra . Tyler . April 6, 2020 . Dot Esports . . May 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210125212130/https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/riot-releases-first-tales-of-runeterra-short-video-before-glory . January 25, 2021 . live .
  53. Web site: League of Legends: detalhes do lançamento do beta de Wild Rift no Brasil . de Abreu . Victor . January 17, 2021 . TechTudo . . June 17, 2021 . Portuguese . League of Legends: details of the launch of the Wild Rift beta in Brazil . https://web.archive.org/web/20210117103454/https://www.techtudo.com.br/noticias/2021/01/league-of-legends-detalhes-do-lancamento-do-beta-de-wild-rift-no-brasil-esports.ghtml . January 17, 2021 . live .
  54. Web site: Riot Previews New League of Legends Cinematics That Will Explore Runeterra . Dedmon . Tanner . January 11, 2020 . ComicBook . . May 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210531130408/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/riot-games-league-of-legends-cinematics/ . May 31, 2021 . live .
  55. Web site: 'League Of Legends' animated series premieres on Netflix this fall . Singh . Surej . May 4, 2021 . . . May 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210504064914/https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/league-of-legends-animated-series-arcane-netflix-release-date-2932712 . May 4, 2021 . live .

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