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%% * ActionGirl: AuroraAurora: Norah, Rubella, and Gen.


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* SadClown: Trist.
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* FaceHeelTurn: [[spoiler: Norah]]



* OurDwarfsAreDifferent: They cast magic, of course.

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* OurDwarfsAreDifferent: OurDwarvesAreAllTheSame: Averted. They live on the surface and cast magic, of course.



* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: We have two princesses, one of which is still just a child, a firefly fairy, a 13-year old mage dwarf who's OlderThanHeLooks, a Rat merchant/archer, a monster guard, a plant-child and two jesters one who's [[TheEeyore permanently depressed]] and the other [[ArsonJaywalkingAndMurder can't even rhyme properly.]]

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* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: We have two princesses, one of which is still just a child, a firefly fairy, a 13-year old mage dwarf who's OlderThanHeLooks, a Rat merchant/archer, a monster guard, a plant-child and two jesters one who's [[TheEeyore permanently depressed]] and the other [[ArsonJaywalkingAndMurder [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking can't even rhyme properly.]]

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* OurDwarfsAreDifferent: They cast magic, of course.



* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: We have two princesses, one of which is still just a child, a firefly fairy, a 13-year old dwarf who's OlderThanHeLooks, a Rat merchant/archer, a monster guard, and two jesters.

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* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: We have two princesses, one of which is still just a child, a firefly fairy, a 13-year old mage dwarf who's OlderThanHeLooks, a Rat merchant/archer, a monster guard, a plant-child and two jesters.jesters one who's [[TheEeyore permanently depressed]] and the other [[ArsonJaywalkingAndMurder can't even rhyme properly.]]
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* ElementalRockPaperScissors: Fire > Lightning > Water > Fire.


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* FireIceLightning: Well, Fire, Water and Lightning, although quite a few water moves are ice-based.
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* DualBoss: The first boss pits Aurora against two {{Living Statue}}s.
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* [[spoiler:OvernightAgeUp: After retrieving the moon, Aurora suddenly becomes a young adult woman for the rest of the story.]]

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* [[spoiler:OvernightAgeUp: After OvernightAgeUp: [[spoiler:After retrieving the moon, Aurora suddenly becomes a young adult woman for the rest of the story.]]
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* TheGoomba: The giant grasshoppers have very low health, deal little damage, and don't have much in the way of special abilities.

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* WickedStepmother: Umbra to Aurora.

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* SubvertedRhymeEveryOccasion: Rubella doesn't rhyme when first met, in complete opposition to the rest of the game. [[LampshadeHanging Lampshaded]] by Igniculus.
* WickedStepmother: Umbra [[spoiler:Umbra to Aurora.Aurora]].
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* OvernightAgeUp: After retrieving the moon, Aurora suddenly becomes a young adult woman for the rest of the story.

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* OvernightAgeUp: [[spoiler:OvernightAgeUp: After retrieving the moon, Aurora suddenly becomes a young adult woman for the rest of the story.]]
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* GradualGrinder: Often times bosses will buff up their minions to whittle you down. Once the minions are taken care of, the boss itself goes down quickly.
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* CoDragons: Umbra has tow daughters who oppose Aurora.

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* CoDragons: Umbra has tow two daughters who oppose Aurora.

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* NonIronicClown: Rubella.



* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: We have two princesses, one of which is still just a child, a firefly fairy, a 13-year old dwarf who's OlderThanHeLooks, a Rat merchant/archer and a jester who doesn't rhyme properly.

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* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: We have two princesses, one of which is still just a child, a firefly fairy, a 13-year old dwarf who's OlderThanHeLooks, a Rat merchant/archer merchant/archer, a monster guard, and a jester who doesn't rhyme properly.two jesters.

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* ComingOfAgeStory: According to a [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1aT-fsytVg making-of video]], this will represent the core of Aurora's journey.

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* CoDragons: Umbra has tow daughters who oppose Aurora.
* ComingOfAgeStory: According to a [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1aT-fsytVg making-of video]], this will represent This represents the core of Aurora's journey.journey. [[spoiler:After she regains the moon, she ages into a young woman]].


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* FlatCharacter: Few characters have much personality.


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* TheHighQueen: Aurora's mother was this.


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* TheMole: [[spoiler:Norah, who's really Umbra's daughter Nox]].

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* LittleMissBadass: Aurora may be very young, but she can kick as much ass as any RPG heroine. She has to drag her sword behind her but can still use it effectively when necessary.

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* LittleMissBadass: Aurora may be very young, but she can kick as much ass as any RPG heroine. She has to drag her sword behind her but can still use it effectively when necessary.
* OvernightAgeUp: After retrieving the moon, Aurora suddenly becomes a young adult woman for the rest of the story.


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* WickedStepmother: Umbra to Aurora.
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* LittleMissBadass: Aurora may be very young, but she can kick as much ass as any RPG heroine.

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* LittleMissBadass: Aurora may be very young, but she can kick as much ass as any RPG heroine. She has to drag her sword behind her but can still use it effectively when necessary.
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* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: We have two princesses, one of which is still just a child, a firefly fairy, a 13-year old dwarf and a jester who doesn't rhyme properly.

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* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: We have two princesses, one of which is still just a child, a firefly fairy, a 13-year old dwarf who's OlderThanHeLooks, a Rat merchant/archer and a jester who doesn't rhyme properly.
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* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: We have two princesses, one of which is still just a child, a firefly fairy, a 13-year old dwarf and a jester who doesn't rhyme properly.
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* BadassBoast: Aurora has this to say to an early boss fight:
--> ''Move out of the way, lest I turn you to clay.''
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''Child of Light'' is an upcoming RolePlayingGame that is set to be released April 29, 2014 for PlayStation3, PlayStation4, XBox360, XBoxOne, WiiU and [[IBMPersonalComputer Windows]]. It is developed by [[{{Ubisoft}} Ubisoft Montreal]] and helmed by the creative director and writer of ''VideoGame/FarCry3''. Inspired by classic [=JRPGs=] such as ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' and ''VideoGame/ChronoCross'', the game combines side-scrolling platforming elements whilst traversing the game world, and a turn based combat system. The game itself utilizes the [=UbiArt=] Framework engine, the same technology used to power ''VideoGame/RaymanOrigins'' and ''[[VideoGame/RaymanLegends Legends]]'', to create a painterly 2D environment and art style.

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''Child of Light'' is an upcoming a RolePlayingGame that is set to be released April 29, 2014 for PlayStation3, PlayStation4, XBox360, XBoxOne, WiiU and [[IBMPersonalComputer Windows]]. It is was developed by [[{{Ubisoft}} Ubisoft Montreal]] and helmed by the creative director and writer of ''VideoGame/FarCry3''. Inspired by classic [=JRPGs=] such as ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' and ''VideoGame/ChronoCross'', the game combines side-scrolling platforming elements whilst traversing the game world, and a turn based combat system. The game itself utilizes the [=UbiArt=] Framework engine, the same technology used to power ''VideoGame/RaymanOrigins'' and ''[[VideoGame/RaymanLegends Legends]]'', to create a painterly 2D environment and art style.

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* {{BFS}}: Aurora is shown in the trailers yielding a sword nearly twice her size.

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* BalefulPolymorph: Finn's dwarven friends were all turned into crows.
* {{BFS}}: Aurora is shown in the trailers yielding wields a sword nearly twice her size.size.
* BigBad: Queen Umbra, master of the monsters that plague the land.



* SceneryPorn: The game's art style lends to a presentation not unlike a moving picture book, leading to some absolutely breathtaking visuals. Here are [[http://images.nintendolife.com/news/2014/04/video_learn_more_about_the_stunning_art_style_and_sound_in_child_of_light/large.jpg a]] [[http://xboxoz360.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/col.jpg few]] [[http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1493/14930800/2432444-6990273994-CoL_S.jpg examples]]

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* SceneryPorn: The game's art style lends to a presentation not unlike a moving picture book, leading to some absolutely breathtaking visuals. Here are [[http://images.nintendolife.com/news/2014/04/video_learn_more_about_the_stunning_art_style_and_sound_in_child_of_light/large.jpg a]] [[http://xboxoz360.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/col.jpg few]] [[http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1493/14930800/2432444-6990273994-CoL_S.jpg examples]]examples]]
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''Child of Light'' is an upcoming RolePlayingGame that is set to be released April 29, 2014 for PlayStation3, PlayStation4, XBox360, XBoxOne, WiiU and [[IBMPersonalComputer Windows]]. It is developed by [[{{Ubisoft}} Ubisoft Montreal]] and helmed by the creative director and writer of VideoGame/FarCry3. Inspired by classic [=JRPGs=] such as Franchise/FinalFantasy and VideoGame/ChronoCross, the game combines side-scrolling platforming elements whilst traversing the game world, and a turn based combat system. The game itself utilizes the UbiArt Framework engine, the same technology used to power [[VideoGame/RaymanOrigins Rayman Origins]] and [[VideoGame/RaymanLegends Legends]], to create a painterly 2D environment and art style.

The story centers around Aurora, the daughter of an Austrian nobleman, who one night falls ill and passes into a dreamlike slumber. Upon waking, Aurora finds herself having been whisked away from her home to the magical land of Lemuria, which has had its sun, moon and stars stolen by the Queen of the Night. Tasked with a quest to restore the lights to their proper place, Aurora and her companions must brave the many monsters and perils of this strange land if she is to defeat the Queen, save Lemuria and return home.

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''Child of Light'' is an upcoming RolePlayingGame that is set to be released April 29, 2014 for PlayStation3, PlayStation4, XBox360, XBoxOne, WiiU and [[IBMPersonalComputer Windows]]. It is developed by [[{{Ubisoft}} Ubisoft Montreal]] and helmed by the creative director and writer of VideoGame/FarCry3. ''VideoGame/FarCry3''. Inspired by classic [=JRPGs=] such as Franchise/FinalFantasy ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' and VideoGame/ChronoCross, ''VideoGame/ChronoCross'', the game combines side-scrolling platforming elements whilst traversing the game world, and a turn based combat system. The game itself utilizes the UbiArt [=UbiArt=] Framework engine, the same technology used to power [[VideoGame/RaymanOrigins Rayman Origins]] ''VideoGame/RaymanOrigins'' and [[VideoGame/RaymanLegends Legends]], ''[[VideoGame/RaymanLegends Legends]]'', to create a painterly 2D environment and art style.

The story centers around Aurora, the daughter of an Austrian nobleman, who one night falls ill and passes into a dreamlike slumber. Upon waking, Aurora finds herself having been whisked away from her home to the magical land of Lemuria, which has had its sun, moon and stars stolen by the Queen of the Night. Tasked with a quest to restore the lights to their proper place, Aurora and her companions must brave the many monsters and perils of this strange land if she is to defeat the Queen, save Lemuria Lemuria, and return home.



* ActionGirl: Aurora

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%% * ActionGirl: Aurora
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''Child of Light'' is an upcoming RolePlayingGame that is set to be released April 29, 2014 for PlayStation3, PlayStation4, XBox360, XBoxOne, WiiU and [[IBMPersonalComputer Windows]]. It is developed by [[{{Ubisoft}} Ubisoft Montreal]] and helmed by the creative director and writer of VideoGame/FarCry3. Inspired by classic JRPG's such as Franchise/FinalFantasy and VideoGame/ChronoCross, the game combines side-scrolling platforming elements whilst traversing the game world, and a turn based combat system. The game itself utilizes the UbiArt Framework engine, the same technology used to power [[VideoGame/RaymanOrigins Rayman Origins]] and [[VideoGame/RaymanLegends Legends]], to create a painterly 2D environment and art style.

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''Child of Light'' is an upcoming RolePlayingGame that is set to be released April 29, 2014 for PlayStation3, PlayStation4, XBox360, XBoxOne, WiiU and [[IBMPersonalComputer Windows]]. It is developed by [[{{Ubisoft}} Ubisoft Montreal]] and helmed by the creative director and writer of VideoGame/FarCry3. Inspired by classic JRPG's [=JRPGs=] such as Franchise/FinalFantasy and VideoGame/ChronoCross, the game combines side-scrolling platforming elements whilst traversing the game world, and a turn based combat system. The game itself utilizes the UbiArt Framework engine, the same technology used to power [[VideoGame/RaymanOrigins Rayman Origins]] and [[VideoGame/RaymanLegends Legends]], to create a painterly 2D environment and art style.

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* GenreThrowback: To 16-bit era JRPG's

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* GenreThrowback: To 16-bit era JRPG's[=JRPGs=]


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* LittleMissBadass: Aurora may be very young, but she can kick as much ass as any RPG heroine.
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* {{BFS}}: Aurora is shown in the trailers yielding a sword nearly twice her size.
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''Child of Light'' is an upcoming RolePlayingGame that is set to be released April 29, 2014, developed by [[{{Ubisoft}} Ubisoft Montreal]] and helmed by the creative director and writer of VideoGame/FarCry3. Inspired by classic JRPG's such as Franchise/FinalFantasy and VideoGame/ChronoCross, the game combines side-scrolling platforming elements whilst traversing the game world, and a turn based combat system. The game itself utilizes the UbiArt Framework engine, the same technology used to power [[VideoGame/RaymanOrigins Rayman Origins]] and [[VideoGame/RaymanLegends Legends]], to create a painterly 2D environment and art style.

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''Child of Light'' is an upcoming RolePlayingGame that is set to be released April 29, 2014, 2014 for PlayStation3, PlayStation4, XBox360, XBoxOne, WiiU and [[IBMPersonalComputer Windows]]. It is developed by [[{{Ubisoft}} Ubisoft Montreal]] and helmed by the creative director and writer of VideoGame/FarCry3. Inspired by classic JRPG's such as Franchise/FinalFantasy and VideoGame/ChronoCross, the game combines side-scrolling platforming elements whilst traversing the game world, and a turn based combat system. The game itself utilizes the UbiArt Framework engine, the same technology used to power [[VideoGame/RaymanOrigins Rayman Origins]] and [[VideoGame/RaymanLegends Legends]], to create a painterly 2D environment and art style.
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The story centers around Aurora, the daughter of an Austrian nobleman, who one night falls ill and passes into a dreamlike slumber. Upon waking, Aurora finds herself having been whisked away from her home to the magical land of Lemuria, which has had its sun, moon and stars stolen by the Queen of the Night. Tasked with a quest to restore the lights to their proper place, Aurora and her companions must brave the many monsters and perils of this strange land if she is to save Lemuria and return home.

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The story centers around Aurora, the daughter of an Austrian nobleman, who one night falls ill and passes into a dreamlike slumber. Upon waking, Aurora finds herself having been whisked away from her home to the magical land of Lemuria, which has had its sun, moon and stars stolen by the Queen of the Night. Tasked with a quest to restore the lights to their proper place, Aurora and her companions must brave the many monsters and perils of this strange land if she is to defeat the Queen, save Lemuria and return home.
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''Child of Light'' is an upcoming RolePlayingGame that is set to be released April 29, 2014, developed by [[{{Ubisoft}} Ubisoft Montreal]] and helmed by the creative director and writer of VideoGame/FarCry3. Inspired by classic JRPG's such as Franchise/FinalFantasy and VideoGame/ChronoCross, the game combines side-scrolling platforming elements whilst traversing the game world, and a turn based combat system. The game itself utilizes the UbiArt Framework engine, the same technology used to power[[VideoGame/RaymanOrigins Rayman Origins]] and [[VideoGame/RaymanLegends Rayman Legends]], to create a painterly 2D environment and art style.

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''Child of Light'' is an upcoming RolePlayingGame that is set to be released April 29, 2014, developed by [[{{Ubisoft}} Ubisoft Montreal]] and helmed by the creative director and writer of VideoGame/FarCry3. Inspired by classic JRPG's such as Franchise/FinalFantasy and VideoGame/ChronoCross, the game combines side-scrolling platforming elements whilst traversing the game world, and a turn based combat system. The game itself utilizes the UbiArt Framework engine, the same technology used to power[[VideoGame/RaymanOrigins power [[VideoGame/RaymanOrigins Rayman Origins]] and [[VideoGame/RaymanLegends Rayman Legends]], to create a painterly 2D environment and art style.
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* ComingOfAgeStory: According to a [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1aT-fsytVg making-of video]], this will represent the core of Aurora's journal.

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* ComingOfAgeStory: According to a [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1aT-fsytVg making-of video]], this will represent the core of Aurora's journal.journey.
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->''Child, tuck yourself in bed''
->''Let me tell a story of Lemuria, a kingdom past,''
->''And a girl born for glory.''

''Child of Light'' is an upcoming RolePlayingGame that is set to be released April 29, 2014, developed by [[{{Ubisoft}} Ubisoft Montreal]] and helmed by the creative director and writer of VideoGame/FarCry3. Inspired by classic JRPG's such as Franchise/FinalFantasy and VideoGame/ChronoCross, the game combines side-scrolling platforming elements whilst traversing the game world, and a turn based combat system. The game itself utilizes the UbiArt Framework engine, the same technology used to power[[VideoGame/RaymanOrigins Rayman Origins]] and [[VideoGame/RaymanLegends Rayman Legends]], to create a painterly 2D environment and art style.

The story centers around Aurora, the daughter of an Austrian nobleman, who one night falls ill and passes into a dreamlike slumber. Upon waking, Aurora finds herself having been whisked away from her home to the magical land of Lemuria, which has had its sun, moon and stars stolen by the Queen of the Night. Tasked with a quest to restore the lights to their proper place, Aurora and her companions must brave the many monsters and perils of this strange land if she is to save Lemuria and return home.

[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXBbB4sfEpQ Trailer 1 ]], [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuDaxVfe12o Trailer 2]].

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!! This game provides examples of:

* ActionGirl: Aurora
* ComingOfAgeStory: According to a [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1aT-fsytVg making-of video]], this will represent the core of Aurora's journal.
* FairyCompanion: One of Aurora's companions is a floating orb of light named Igniculus who helps light up dark passages as well as aiding Aurora in combat.
* GenreThrowback: To 16-bit era JRPG's
* GratuitousIambicPentameter: The entire game's script, from the narration and dialogue to even the in-game hints are written in poetic verse. Justified as the story is being presented in the style of a fairy tale.
* SceneryPorn: The game's art style lends to a presentation not unlike a moving picture book, leading to some absolutely breathtaking visuals. Here are [[http://images.nintendolife.com/news/2014/04/video_learn_more_about_the_stunning_art_style_and_sound_in_child_of_light/large.jpg a]] [[http://xboxoz360.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/col.jpg few]] [[http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1493/14930800/2432444-6990273994-CoL_S.jpg examples]]

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