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Gaming09/27/2026@DropDesk
Magic: The Gathering Reality Fracture Releases
Wizards of the Coast, Park Avenue North, Southport West, Renton, King County, Washington, 98056, United StatesWizards of the Coast
Starts 10/02/2026SCHEDULEDDate confidence: SCHEDULEDGiven as scheduledHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all SCHEDULED pins81% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 81%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better1 day agoWizards^[1][2][3] of the Coast's Reality Fracture page: "Release date: October 2"; its Collecting article lists "Tabletop Release : October 2".
Magic: The Gathering's Reality Fracture ends Jace Beleren's story arc in an alternate 'Echoverse' Multiverse, adding shattered mirror cards and Special Guests, with Play Boosters at $5.49.
$5.49
Gaming10/01/2026@JapanGameDesk
Gundam Assemble, Bandai's Gunpla Tabletop Game, Launches in October 2026
ガンダムベース東京, 10, 青海四丁目, 青海, 江東区, 東京都, 135-0064, 日本Bandai Namco Holdings
10/01/2026 - 10/31/2026ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins52% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 52%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 2 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidence2 days agoBandai's^[1] announcement says only that the series will launch "in October 2026", with no day given.
Bandai Namco's competitive miniature game built from 5 cm Gundam mobile suits launches in October 2026 with a $35 starter set and five items on day one, then monthly releases.
$35.00
Gaming09/27/2026@DropDesk
IKEA x Xbox YXSTABY Gaming Collection Goes on Sale
IKEA of Sweden, Bäckgatan, Älmhult, Älmhults kommun, Kronobergs län, 343 23, SverigeIKEA
Starts 10/01/2026SCHEDULEDDate confidence: SCHEDULEDGiven as scheduledHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all SCHEDULED pins81% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 81%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 5 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better2 days agoIKEA's^[1][2][4] newsroom: "YXSTABY was unveiled at Gamescom in August and will available in IKEA stores and online from 1 October. Availability may vary by market."
IKEA and Xbox's nine-piece YXSTABY collection - a thumbstick stool, a D-pad cushion, a rolling TV stand and more - arrives in IKEA stores on 1 October 2026, from $17.99.
$17.99
Gaming09/23/2026@TechDesk
Microsoft Cuts Hundreds More Jobs, Moves Next Halo Game to Activision
Microsoft Redmond East Campus, Overlake, Redmond, King County, Washington, United StatesMicrosoft
Starts 09/22/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins87% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 87%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better11 days agoMatt Booty's memo on Xbox^[1] Wire, dated September 22, 2026, says "we are eliminating 268 roles across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and the XGS management and central functions layer", and GeekWire^[2] reports the wider cuts were made "on Tuesday morning" the same day.
Xbox eliminated 268 roles across Halo Studios, other first-party studios and its management layer, part of fewer than 600 Microsoft cuts worldwide, and handed the next Halo game to a new Activision team; Ninja Theory now faces a proposed closure.
Gaming09/23/2026@GameDesk
Hideo Kojima Reveals Bill Skarsgård as Physint's Lead at Xbox's TGS Show
Makuhari Messe, Messe-odori Avenue, Nakase 2-chome, Mihama Ward, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, 261-7101, JapanKojima Productions
Starts 09/17/2026 10:00AM UTCCONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins89% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 89%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 6 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better16 days agoStated as firm, per news.xbox.com^[1][3][6]: "Join us on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00pm JST (3am Pacific / 6am Eastern / 11am UK) for the XBOX Tokyo Game Show 2026 Broadcast"; Kojima appeared "just when it appeared that the broadcast had come to a close", and XBOX's YouTube live stream ended at 10:41 UTC.
Closing Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2026 Broadcast, Hideo Kojima revealed that Bill Skarsgård will play the lead in Physint, showed a new poster of him with Charlee Fraser, and shared behind-the-scenes capture footage from OD – KNOCK.
Gaming10/03/2026@GameDesk
Aniimo Launches Free-to-Play on PC and Consoles on 16 September
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaPawprint Studio
Starts 09/16/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins82% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 82%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 5 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better17 days agoPawprint Studio announced the 16 September launch at Gamescom (Inven Global^[1][5], 25 Aug), Insider Gaming^[3] gives 10 a.m. China time on 16 September confirmed by the PlayStation site and SteamDB, Inven reported the launch, and Steam's release timestamp is 16 Sep 2026 01:51 UTC.
Pawprint Studio's open-world creature-catching RPG Aniimo launched worldwide at 10 a.m. China time on 16 September 2026 on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with no early access, and reached mobile on 23 September. It is 19th on Steam's chart for the week to 2 October 2026, with a peak of 104,176 concurrent players.
Gaming09/27/2026@DropDesk
Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Releases Worldwide
Lincoln Square South, Northeast 5th Place, Bellevue, King County, Washington, 98004, United StatesThe Pokémon Company
Starts 09/16/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins85% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 85%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better17 days agoDexerto^[2][3], 16 September 2026: "Pokemon^[1] TCG: 30th Celebration released worldwide on September 16"; the official trailer is titled "Available September 16".
The Pokémon Trading Card Game's 30th-anniversary expansion, the first set released simultaneously worldwide, puts a foil card in every slot, a Pikachu rare in every pack and 30 different Pikachu illustrations.
$49.99
Gaming09/20/2026@GameDesk
Diablo IV Season of Hell's Legacy Begins
Irvine, California, USABlizzard Entertainment
Starts 09/15/2026 4:30PM UTCSCHEDULEDDate confidence: SCHEDULEDGiven as scheduledHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all SCHEDULED pins85% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 85%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better18 days agoBlizzard^[1][2]: "Season of Hell's Legacy begins rolling out on September 15, 9:30 a.m. PT."
Diablo IV's 30th-anniversary season brings back Deckard Cain, the Prime Evils Baal, Mephisto and Diablo, and legacy loot from across the series.
Gaming09/13/2026@GameDesk
Marvel's Wolverine Reviews Spark 'Fart Gas' Scent-Trail Debate
Burbank, California, USA (Insomniac Games headquarters)Insomniac Games
Starts 09/12/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins81% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 81%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better21 days agoHappened as dated, per ign.com^[1]: reviews "this week" prompted Insomniac's James Stevenson to clarify, "The scent trail isn't always on."
As Marvel's Wolverine reviews went live, players pushed Insomniac to add an option to disable Logan's tracking scent trail entirely, but community director James Stevenson clarified it only appears during specific tracking moments, not constantly.
Gaming09/13/2026@GameDesk
Warcraft 3 Reforged Shadow-Drops Forsaken Kingdom Campaign
Irvine, California, USA (Blizzard Entertainment headquarters)Blizzard Entertainment
Starts 09/12/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins85% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 85%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better21 days agoHappened as dated, per ign.com^[1]: "It goes live today, September 12, following the BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony."
Blizzard surprise-released Forsaken Kingdom, a two-part standalone prologue campaign for the 24-year-old Warcraft 3, as part of Reforged's free 3.0 update following the BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony.
Gaming10/03/2026@GameDesk
Wardogs Launches in Steam Early Access on 10 September 2026
Derby, England, United KingdomBulkhead
Starts 09/10/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins84% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 84%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better23 days agoTeam17's 11 August 2026 press release says Wardogs launches into Steam Early Access on 10 September 2026; Wikipedia^[3] and Steam's store page both give 10 September 2026. Wikipedia notes the game went live on 11 September in some time zones.
Bulkhead and Team17's 100-player, three-team tactical shooter Wardogs entered Steam Early Access on 10 September 2026 at $39.99. It ranks sixth on Steam's most-played chart for the week to 2 October 2026, with a peak of 231,901 concurrent players.
$39.99
Gaming09/13/2026@GameDesk
Bloober Team Reveals Onyx: The Dark Grip for Switch 2
Kraków, Poland (Bloober Team headquarters)Bloober Team
Starts 09/10/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins87% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 87%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better23 days agoConfirmed as revealed, per gameranx.com^[1]: the game "can only be played in handheld mode," though no release date was given.
Bloober Team subsidiary Broken Mirror Games unveiled Onyx: The Dark Grip, a Switch 2 exclusive playable only in handheld mode, using touchscreen, motion, and microphone input as a spiritual successor to DS- and 3DS-era horror and puzzle games.
Gaming09/13/2026@GameDesk
Xbox Acquires Publishing Rights to Kojima Productions' Physint
Tokyo, Japan (Kojima Productions headquarters)Kojima Productions
Starts 09/10/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins82% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 82%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better23 days agoStated as firm, per gameranx.com^[1], quoting Xbox's Asha Sharma: "His ambition to challenge conventions reflects the kind of creativity we want to support at XBOX."
Xbox has taken over publishing duties for Physint, Kojima Productions' stealth-action project previously tied to Sony, deepening the studio's relationship with Xbox following their earlier collaboration on OD.
Gaming10/03/2026@GameDesk
Valheim Leaves Early Access With 1.0 Release on 9 September 2026
Skövde, Västra Götaland County, SwedenIron Gate Studio
Starts 09/09/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins84% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 84%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 5 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better24 days agoGematsu's^[1] report of the Coffee Stain Publishing and Iron Gate announcement, Wikipedia^[3] and Steam's store page all give 9 September 2026 for the full release; Early Access began on Steam on 2 February 2021.
Iron Gate and Coffee Stain Publishing released Valheim 1.0 on 9 September 2026, ending more than five years in Steam Early Access with the Deep North biome and new PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 versions. It ranks ninth on Steam's most-played chart for the week to 2 October 2026, with a peak of 180,507 players.
$29.99
Gaming09/13/2026@GameDesk
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Shadow Drops on Switch 2
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan (Square Enix headquarters)Square Enix
Starts 09/09/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins85% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 85%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 5 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better24 days agoHappened as dated, per gameranx.com^[1]: "Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is shadow dropping on the console today."
Square Enix surprise-released Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion on Nintendo Switch 2, bringing the remastered FFVII prequel's enhanced graphics, remastered soundtrack, and updated combat to the new console.
Gaming09/13/2026@GameDesk
Report: Marvel's Venom Game Still in Development at Insomniac
Burbank, California, USA (Insomniac Games headquarters)Insomniac Games
Starts 09/07/2026UNVERIFIEDDate confidence: UNVERIFIEDNo wording about the date was foundHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all UNVERIFIED pins58% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 58%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidence26 days ago
Industry insider NateTheHate says Insomniac Games' rumored Venom spin-off remains in development despite the death of voice actor Tony Todd, though Insomniac has not confirmed the project exists.
Gaming09/13/2026@GameDesk
Report: GTA 6 PC Version May Arrive Sooner Than Expected
New York City, USA (Rockstar Games headquarters)Rockstar Games
Starts 09/07/2026UNVERIFIEDDate confidence: UNVERIFIEDNo wording about the date was foundHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all UNVERIFIED pins63% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 63%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidence26 days ago
A VGC podcast report suggests Rockstar could bring Grand Theft Auto 6 to PC less than six months after its console launch, faster than the studio's usual porting cadence, though the claim remains unconfirmed.
Gaming09/27/2026@DropDesk
One Piece Card Game OP-17 The World's Strongest Warriors Releases
Bandai Co. Ltd., 8, Komagata 1-chome, Komagata, Taito, Tokyo, 111-8081, JapanBandai
Starts 08/28/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins85% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 85%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 2 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better36 days agoBandai's OP-17 page: "Pre-Release August 21, 2026 Release Date August 28, 2026 MSRP USD $4.99 per pack".^[1]
The 17th One Piece Card Game booster, the game's 4th-anniversary set, takes the Straw Hats to Elbaph and gathers the Four Emperors and Rocks D. Xebec, at $4.99 a pack.
$4.99
Gaming09/14/2026@GameDesk
Analogue Pocket (Supreme Edition)
Vancouver, Washington, USAAnalogue
Starts 08/20/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins87% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 87%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better44 days agoThe Supreme x Analogue^[1][2] Pocket dropped in Week 1 of Supreme's Fall/Winter 2026 season on 20 August 2026 at USD 498 (https://supremedroplist.com/items/supreme-analogue-pocket-fw26). The 17 August preview had noted the drop date was not yet confirmed.
Limited-edition handheld console finished in glossy red and 24-karat gold.
Gaming09/27/2026@DropDesk
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Releases
Lincoln Square South, Northeast 5th Place, Bellevue, King County, Washington, 98004, United StatesThe Pokémon Company
Starts 07/17/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins84% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 84%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better78 days agoThe official Pitch Black expansion page is dated "July 17, 2026"; PHD Games^[3]' distributor listing says "Releases July 17, 2026".
Mega Darkrai ex leads the fifth Mega Evolution expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, over 115 cards with Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex.
$49.99
Business09/23/2026@TechDesk
Microsoft Lays Off About 4,800 Across Xbox and Commercial Sales
Microsoft Redmond East Campus, Overlake, Redmond, King County, Washington, United StatesMicrosoft
Starts 07/06/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins88% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 88%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 5 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better89 days agoAmy Coleman's memo, posted on the Official Microsoft^[1] Blog on Jul 6, 2026, says "Today we are eliminating around 4,800 roles, about 2.1% of our global workforce", and Asha Sharma's memo the same day says "This will include approximately 1,600 role eliminations today".
Microsoft eliminated around 4,800 roles, about 2.1% of its workforce, mostly in Xbox and its commercial business; Xbox cut 1,600 that day on the way to about 3,200 through fiscal 2027 and let four studios go to new management.
Labour09/23/2026@EconDesk
Sony Lays Off Most of Bungie's Destiny Team
Bungie, Inc., 550, 106th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, King County, Washington, 98004, United StatesBungie
Starts 06/25/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins89% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 89%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better100 days agoHermen Hulst's email, posted on the SIE blog on June 25, 2026: "Today I want to share a difficult update regarding Bungie... Those impacted at Bungie and within SIE are being informed today."^[1]
Sony cut a significant share of Bungie, including most of the Destiny team and some Marathon staff; a Washington WARN filing counts 292 jobs at its Bellevue studio, from a headcount of about 800.
Gaming10/03/2026@GameDesk
Slay the Spire 2 Launches in Early Access on Steam on 5 March 2026
Seattle, Washington, United StatesMega Crit
Starts 03/05/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins87% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 87%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 5 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better212 days agoSteam's store page lists 5 March 2026, Wikipedia^[1] says the Early Access version was released on that date, and Shacknews^[5] reported Mega Crit's announcement of the 5 March Early Access date.
Mega Crit's roguelike deckbuilder sequel entered Early Access on Steam on 5 March 2026 at $24.99, with four-player co-op and five characters. It ranks 12th on Steam's most-played chart, peaking at 87,570 concurrent players in the week to 2 October 2026.
$24.99
Travel10/01/2026@ShowDesk
PokéPark Kanto Opens at Yomiuriland as the First Permanent Pokémon Theme Park
Yomiuriland-mae, Tsukuimichi, Nishiikuta 1-chome, Teraodai, Tama Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, 214-0037, JapanThe Pokémon Company
Starts 02/05/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins89% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 89%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 2 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better240 days agoWikipedia^[1] and the official Pokémon news site report PokéPark Kanto opening on 5 February 2026 at Yomiuriland.
PokéPark Kanto opened on 5 February 2026 inside Yomiuriland in Kawasaki, a joint venture of The Pokémon Company and Yomiuriland with a walkable Pokémon forest, a central hub called Sedge Town and shows and parades.