Japanese Niche Games Deals & Discussion Thread 4.0

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Welcome to the Japanese niche games deals and discussion thread!  Feel free to talk about local and import Japanese games here.  Our goal is to maintain a thread dedicated to active deals on niche games including RPGs, Visual Novels (VN), Shoot'em ups (Shmups), Musou, etc.  Also maintained are pre-orders for standard, limited and collector's edition games with key release dates provided.

I've wikified the thread to make it more friendly and open to others that can actively update with important information. You can find the wiki post directly below this one.

NOTE:  Please, leave the censorship discussion away from this thread.  It's common for japanese games to have questionable content outside of the country.  We want to keep discussions to the game itself and not about cultural/societal tolerance.

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A little late since I've been feeling like shit due to allergies yesterday. Also looks like Steam implemented the new filtering, so I have to use incognito mode for easier access to content I've selected to be filtered as they block out things I use to determine whether or not I check out the title when searching. Even in Incognito while I'm not signed in, it still filters out a few titles but 10 is better than whatever figure they gave me on my account.

Other stuff that released without warning last week or I overlooked it (Assume PC unless otherwise noted):
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Weekly Releases (September 9th - September 15th)

SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy - Thief Arthur (DLC)
- Platform(s): PS4, Switch
- Genre: Fighting
- Comments: Cross-over character from Million Arthur.

Black Clover
- Platform(s): PS4, PC
- Genre: 4v4 Arena Fighter / Action
- Demo: N/A
- Online: Yes.

Nefarious
- Platform(s): PS4, Switch, XB1
- Genre: Action Platformer / Villian Protagonist
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Digital only. Previously released on PC.

STAY
- Platform(s): PS4, Vita, Switch
- Genre: Adventure
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Previously released on PC. PQube published.

Salt and Sanctuary (LRG Release)
- Platform(s): PS4, Vita
- Genre: Metroidvania
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Physical Pre-Order through Limited Run Games.

Dust: An Elysian Tail
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: Metroidvania
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Apparently last time I wrote it, I didn't mark it as an LRG Pre-order. This is the actual release.

Mercenaries Saga Chronicles (Physical Release)
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: SRPG
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Physical release. Was released digitally some time ago. Contains all three Mercenary Saga games.

Bastion
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: Action RPG
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Previously released on PS4, XB1 & PC.

Senran Kagura Reflexions
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: Simulation / Touchy Feely
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Digital only. Only contains Asuka. Upcoming DLC includes Yumi, Murasaki, Ryona & Yomi.

Senran Kagura Reflexions: Yumi (DLC)
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: Simulation / Touchy Feely
- Comments: This and each upcoming DLC is the same price as the base game, which is $10.

Super Dungeon Tactics
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: SRPG
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Previously released on PS4, XB1 & PC.

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: SRPG
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A

Old School Musical
- Platform(s): Switch, PC
- Genre: Adventure / Rhythm / Action
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: One of those weird indie games with fifteen different genres intermixed.

Furi (LRG Release)
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: Action / Bullet Hell / Boss Rush
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A

- Comments: Physical Pre-Order through Limited Run Games.

Nintendo Labo: Toycon 03 Vehicle Kit
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: Driving / Flying / Other Misc Shit
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A

Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country (DLC)
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: Action RPG
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Standalone playable expansion without base game. Includes expansion pass as a download code, which can only be played with the base game.

Revenant Dogma
- Platform(s): XB1
- Genre: RPG
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: KEMCO mobile port.

Hop Step Sing! Nozokanaide Naked Heart (HQ Edition)
- Platform(s): PC VR
- Genre: Simulation?
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Published by Degica.

Gift of Parthax
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Action RPG / Arena
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A

EPHEMERAL -FANTASY ON DARK-
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Visual Novel / Otome
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A

Find The Balance
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Physics Puzzle
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A

Yumori Forest
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Action / Difficult?
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A

Kansei
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Visual Novel / Murdery Mystery
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A

Yousei
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Visual Novel / Murdery Mystery
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A

Jisei
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Visual Novel / Murdery Mystery
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A

Lucy Got Problems
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: Visual Novel / Yuri
- Demo: Yes.
- Online: N/A

Monkey King: Master of the Clouds | 中華大仙
- Platform(s): PC
- Genre: SHMUP
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A

Past Releases
September 2nd - September 8th
August 26th - September 1st
August 19th - August 25th
August 12th - August 18th
August 5th - August 11th

 
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Mercenaries Saga Chronicles (Physical Release)
- Platform(s): Switch
- Genre: SRPG
- Demo: N/A
- Online: N/A
- Comments: Physical release. Was released digitally some time ago. Contains all three Mercenary Saga games.
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Anyone know if this is all 3 games on the physical cart, or one game on the cart with download codes for the other two? You can't be sure anymore with Switch titles.....

 
Josef said:
Anyone know if this is all 3 games on the physical cart, or one game on the cart with download codes for the other two? You can't be sure anymore with Switch titles.....
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It's an indie game, so it's a fairly small in size. I would think it's all on the cart. More so since the digital version is a single download and lets you choose any of the three campaigns from the main menu. However the digital version is $15 on the eShop, which makes the physical version $25 more than the digital. Pretty ridiculous price hike.

 
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Draekon said:
It's an indie game, so it's a fairly small in size. I would think it's all on the cart. More so since the digital version is a single download and lets you choose any of the three campaigns from the main menu. However the digital version is $15 on the eShop, which makes the physical version $25 more than the digital. Pretty ridiculous price hike.
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that $25 is probably the nintendo tax

 
Draekon said:
It's an indie game, so it's a fairly small in size. I would think it's all on the cart. More so since the digital version is a single download and lets you choose any of the three campaigns from the main menu. However the digital version is $15 on the eShop, which makes the physical version $25 more than the digital. Pretty ridiculous price hike.
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Wow, didn't realize the price hike was so much. That's LRG-level right there. Even with GCU its still double digital. I'm going to have to wait it out for a price drop, unless it turns out this has a microscopic print run.

 
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Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists first soundtrack sample video
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Professor Layton And The Curious Village EXHD Port Confirmed For The West
 
Tales Of Vesperia Definitive Edition Set For January 11, 2019
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PlayStation LineUp Tour
 
Cygames’ Mysterious JRPG “Project Awakening” Finally Gets New Trailer; Looks Fantastic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q970MFqoDN4
 
Kingdom Hearts III Gets New Big Hero 6 Footage at PlayStation’s TGS Lineup Tour; Kingdom Hearts VR Revealed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1n3QwrdKlM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRFI6X7WpBU
 
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition Revealed at Sony’s TGS Conference; Coming 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoa97CdeG_w
 
Project Prelude Rune by Former Tales Producer Revealed for PS4 by Square Enix with Beautiful Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAYeIor4lfQ
 
God Eater 3 Gets New Trailer and Release Date; Shows New Characters and More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K1PbZchb8U
Dead or Alive 6 will officially launch worldwide on February 15, 2019 for PS4/Xbox One & PC Steam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cli6Zv4sycs
SNK’s Samurai Spirits Revealed at PlayStation’s TGS Lineup Tour; Coming 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FKoZb1sv64
 
Yakuza studio announces Project Judge for PS4 - Due out in Japan in December, in the west in 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enp8HAUbJZI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URoAnyXqB9g
 
Left Alive Finally Gets New Trailer and Release Date
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut1cj0nMzbg
 
Gungrave G.O.R.E. Gets An Official Reveal Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwbeBM5kSDE
 
LoveR by Photo Kano Producer Announced for PS4 by Kadokawa Games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv07Oi4Xm3o


Everybody’s Golf VR announced for PlayStation VR
 
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Shows Off a New VR Trailer at PlayStation’s TGS Lineup Tour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESyiEEAZ3Bw
 
New Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Trailer Shown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdv28QsMeio

Space Channel 5 VR Gets a New and Funky Trailer at Sony’s TGS Conference; Coming to PlayStation VR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJXlN0jcw4A

Deemo Reborn launches spring 2019 in Japan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFHVYwtImso

Déraciné Launches November 8 In Japan, Here’s A New Trailer And Collector’s Edition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR2O109pqIg

 
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Souffrir said:
After the hot mess that was DOA5's DLC, I think I'm going to skip a new DOA release for the first time in ages. Just wait and see what happens. Maybe hold off till the PS5/X23 version.
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yeah, will i expect the same treatment with the also updated doa6 another round edition a couple of years later with more dlc, sadly was holding out that they would right the ship towards the end and at least release a version that included all released dlc on one disc, but dlc greed is high with them, thinking about diving into soul caliber 6 since it might be the last bit still dont know if the decide that the 30$ season passs of three characters and a couple of items is worth it for what the game is

 
Good God that Judge Eyes trailer. I want it so bad. It looks incredible. Def a day 1 pick up for me. I don't know how RGG studios is able to crank out so many incredible looking games so quickly but God damn do I want all of that

https://youtu.be/hhSFYt1fvmI


https://youtu.be/tXzfOe6MRMU
 
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bigstew said:
yeah, will i expect the same treatment with the also updated doa6 another round edition a couple of years later with more dlc, sadly was holding out that they would right the ship towards the end and at least release a version that included all released dlc on one disc, but dlc greed is high with them, thinking about diving into soul caliber 6 since it might be the last bit still dont know if the decide that the 30$ season passs of three characters and a couple of items is worth it for what the game is
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I feel 30 is way too much for the SC6 season pass, the only real question for me is if I get it at release or wait a year for the “complete” version they’ll release. If I was going to play online, I’d have to buy when it’s new, but for story mode primarily, I can get it whenever.
 
Supplice said:
Dead or Alive 6 will officially launch worldwide on February 15, 2019 for PS4/Xbox One & PC Steam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cli6Zv4sycs
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There's also pre-order bonuses announced, with a digital deluxe edition including 25 extra costumes.

PlayStation 4 Pre-Order Bonuses

PlayStation 4 owners who take advantage of pre-order sales will score a unique Dead or Alive 6 theme, as well as obtaining “The Female Tengu” Nyotengu as a playable character.

Xbox One Pre-Order Bonuses

Xbox One gamers who pre-order the title will also be able to download Nyotengu to their roster on top of receiving a pre-order bonus costume for the legendary Ryu Hayabusa.

Early Purchase Bonuses

A special Early Purchase Bonus program for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners was also announced, as gamers who digitally purchase Dead or Alive 6 by March 14, 2019, will receive a bonus costume for one of the game’s most popular characters, Kasumi. Gamers who enter the Early Purchase Bonus program on Steam will collect the Kasumi costume as well as Nyotengu as a downloadable character.

Digital Deluxe Edition

In addition, Team Ninja unveiled a Digital Deluxe edition of the game for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam that will include a set of 25 extra costumes, three bonus musical tracks, a DDX exclusive Kasumi costume, and an exceptional character added to the lineup, the formidable Kasumi clone, Phase 4.

 
Miker525 said:
I don't know how RGG studios is able to crank out so many incredible looking games so quickly
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It's pretty easy when you can just reuse the same engine and just insert some slightly altered character models. They've pretty much just taken Yakuza and turned it into a modern day Shenmue. Looks interesting, but I've never been a fan of the Yakuza games. This looks a lot different, but the animations and fighting still look as janky as before. I'll reserve judgement until I've played it myself.

 
The Dead Texan said:
It's pretty easy when you can just reuse the same engine and just insert some slightly altered character models. They've pretty much just taken Yakuza and turned it into a modern day Shenmue. Looks interesting, but I've never been a fan of the Yakuza games. This looks a lot different, but the animations and fighting still look as janky as before. I'll reserve judgement until I've played it myself.
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That's a lot of words for I don't like good games. /s

Jokes aside, it definitely looks like the Yakuza games but with more aerial moves.
 
bigstew said:
yeah, will i expect the same treatment with the also updated doa6 another round edition a couple of years later with more dlc, sadly was holding out that they would right the ship towards the end and at least release a version that included all released dlc on one disc, but dlc greed is high with them, thinking about diving into soul caliber 6 since it might be the last bit still dont know if the decide that the 30$ season passs of three characters and a couple of items is worth it for what the game is
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Yeah, I'm not touching SC6 with a ten foot pole till there's a DLC-included version for sub-$20. There hasn't been a decent SC since the sixth console generation, and my main is DLC.
 
motaku96 said:
Hmm...so that answers why they took the pc version down. Rubs me the wrong way.
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I don't understand why they thought they needed to take down the Steam version. Japanese people almost never buy PC games, and literally the only people they're going to sell this remaster to are Japanese people who missed the game ten years ago because it was on Xbox. And a few fans, but there aren't enough of them to warrant the remaster. Everyone else who's been even mildly curious about it has had ample opportunity to get it cheap on PC.

So basically I don't see the conflict of interests in just leaving the Steam version where it was, unless maybe its consistently cheap price would lower the perceived value of the remaster.
 
Souffrir said:
I don't understand why they thought they needed to take down the Steam version. Japanese people almost never buy PC games, and literally the only people they're going to sell this remaster to are Japanese people who missed the game ten years ago because it was on Xbox. And a few fans, but there aren't enough of them to warrant the remaster. Everyone else who's been even mildly curious about it has had ample opportunity to get it cheap on PC.

So basically I don't see the conflict of interests in just leaving the Steam version where it was, unless maybe its consistently cheap price would lower the perceived value of the remaster.
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Maybe they are doing so to prevent more people from getting it free if they upgrade the PC version ala Bioshock.

 
Souffrir said:
I don't understand why they thought they needed to take down the Steam version. Japanese people almost never buy PC games, and literally the only people they're going to sell this remaster to are Japanese people who missed the game ten years ago because it was on Xbox. And a few fans, but there aren't enough of them to warrant the remaster. Everyone else who's been even mildly curious about it has had ample opportunity to get it cheap on PC.

So basically I don't see the conflict of interests in just leaving the Steam version where it was, unless maybe its consistently cheap price would lower the perceived value of the remaster.
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Look forward to the remastered version hitting Steam someday

 
whoknows said:
Look forward to the remastered version hitting Steam someday
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Obviously, but again, there's not really going to be much of an audience for it. The game didn't exactly make waves, and it's been so cheap on PC for so long, not to mention featuring in Humble Bundle and Squenix's own mystery bundles, that nearly anybody remotely curious about the game already owns it, and most people who own it probably aren't going to care enough to buy it again. There just isn't enough of a fanbase for this to do well trying to resell itself, so the remaster is really only going to sell to people who don't already own it; which is to say Japanese people, since Xbox and PC aren't great platforms for reaching most of your potential audience in Japan.
 
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There's not even a need for The Last Remnant to be remastered on PC. I mean the original port wasn't bad. It's surprising that it wasn't a lazy port, since other more popular SE JRPGs did get mediocre to awful ports (FF13, Chrono Trigger, Nier Automata to name a few).
 
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Catherine: Full Body Releases In Japan on February 14, 2019 For PS4 And PS Vita

Omega Labyrinth Life Revealed, and it’s for Nintendo Switch

Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs for PS4 Gets New Trailer Showing Cast, Gameplay, and Fanservice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9K__6asfsU

Sega Announces Tokyo Game Show Lineup: Project Judge, Yakuza Online, and More

Peach Ball: Senran Kagura ‘Kagome’ and “Youkoso Peach Land he!’ music tracks

Bandai Namco selling a “10th Anniversary Edition” for Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition in Japan, new screenshots

New Studio TOO KYO Games Formed by Danganronpa, Zero Escape Creators and More

Too Kyo Games’ First Projects Are An Anime And A Couple Games Including A Death Game For Kids

Kill la Kill the Game: IF adds Ira Gamagori, Uzu Sanageyama

SNK Launches Pre-Orders for the NEOGEO Mini International with a New Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWwoghgG1Tw

The Last Remnant Remastered coming west on December 6

 
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62t said:
The game has been out for over 9 years including part of a humble bundle. Not sure why it matters.
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It matters that a digital only title was taken out of circulation. I have the game already, and I have an extra key to boot. But someone that discovers the game after it's too late would be out of luck. Now we discover this was only done so square can sell a "remaster" of the game for more money.

Supplice said:
Omega Labyrinth Life Revealed, and it’s for Nintendo Switch
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We live in a world where Sony bans anime games and Nintendo embraces it.

Yeah, I know it's east vs west.

 
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Can we go back to the thread on Resetera where everyone gets offended that Vincent becomes terrified when the new alleged ladyboy raises her skirt?

 
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Nothing371 said:
Can we go back to the thread on Resetera where everyone gets offended that Vincent becomes terrified when the new alleged ladyboy raises her skirt?
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Day 1 purchase

The Last Remnant is a remaster. Everything has been ported to Unreal Engine 4

 
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+1 for shocked that Xbone got Rumble Roses XX. I've held onto my copy all these years waiting for them to acknowledge it. 

 
Supplice said:
Steam Starts Accepting 100% Uncensored Sexually-Explicit Adult Games
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This is a game changer. We can expect the likes of JAST and Mangagamer to release fully uncensored VN directly onto steam for greater visibilty now.

Meltys Quest, an HRPG has already taken advantage of it and has updated their steam copy to include the uncensor patch which previously required a separate download.

https://steamcommunity.com/games/723090/announcements/detail/3101180944950283097

Their store page has also gone all out and lists a bunch of content that can be found in the game.

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motaku96 said:
This is a game changer. We can expect the likes of JAST and Mangagamer to release fully uncensored VN directly onto steam for greater visibilty now.

Meltys Quest, an HRPG has already taken advantage of it and has updated their steam copy to include the uncensor patch which previously required a separate download.

https://steamcommunity.com/games/723090/announcements/detail/3101180944950283097

Their store page has also gone all out and lists a bunch of content that can be found in the game.
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That description tho lol

 
dnl2ba said:
Someone mentioned that Blade Strangers PS4 sold out quickly at Best Buy, which led to me refreshing a couple times a day. Payoff: it's back in stock.

:ps4: Blade Strangers Launch Edition - $39.99

(Never went OOS on Switch, as far as I can tell.)
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The Switch version came out a week before the PS4 version and actually went OOS for a couple days right after release (my in-store pick up order was even canceled by BB). It did come back into stock eventually by the Friday after release though (and the store I preordered it at even got copies in the following week).

 
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Catherine Full Body details:
 
-new arrange mode adds new gimmicks
-overall stage numbers are twice the original
-over 20 new animation scenes added
-you can change C/Katherine's voice via DLC. Overall 11 different VAs.
-Special edition has 4 CD OST, artbook and DLC pack
 
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