Vítor "Vivi" Costa
@thegamelogicist.bsky.social
PhD philosopher, historian, and an enthusiast of cinema, literature, piano and video games - especially puzzle, strategy and RPG. He/him. 🏳️🌈🇧🇷🇫🇷🇺🇸
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/Vivitor/
✍️🕹️🇧🇷 https://opencritic.com/critic/8089/v-tor-m-costa
✍️🕹️🇺🇸 @superjumpmagazine.com
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/Vivitor/
✍️🕹️🇧🇷 https://opencritic.com/critic/8089/v-tor-m-costa
✍️🕹️🇺🇸 @superjumpmagazine.com
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"Level Up was a key company in the early days of the MMORPG market in Brazil, contributing significantly to mainstreaming Asian pop culture beyond Japan."
Story by Vitor Costa.
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/the-early-years-of-the-mmorpg-market-in-brazil/
Story by Vitor Costa.
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/the-early-years-of-the-mmorpg-market-in-brazil/
In this story I make a detailed study of the beginning of MMORPGs in Brazil, one of the most remarkable periods of my life.
My main inspiration was an essay by @felipepepe.bsky.social, I recommend reading his texts if you are interested in the history of video games from a more global perspective.
My main inspiration was an essay by @felipepepe.bsky.social, I recommend reading his texts if you are interested in the history of video games from a more global perspective.
Reposted by Vítor "Vivi" Costa
A detailed analysis of Half-Life 2's impressive and historically important digital dystopia.
Story by @thegamelogicist.bsky.social.
#Politics #Fascism #Totalitarianism #HalfLife #Dystopia
Story by @thegamelogicist.bsky.social.
#Politics #Fascism #Totalitarianism #HalfLife #Dystopia
Colonial Power Relations and Totalitarian Mass Communication in Half-Life 2
A detailed analysis of Half-Life 2's impressive and historically important digital dystopia
www.superjumpmagazine.com
April 17, 2025 at 6:08 AM
A detailed analysis of Half-Life 2's impressive and historically important digital dystopia.
Story by @thegamelogicist.bsky.social.
#Politics #Fascism #Totalitarianism #HalfLife #Dystopia
Story by @thegamelogicist.bsky.social.
#Politics #Fascism #Totalitarianism #HalfLife #Dystopia
Reposted by Vítor "Vivi" Costa
The breakneck pace and devastating impact of the Trump administration’s policy changes has researchers shocked.
https://go.nature.com/4iboVwb
https://go.nature.com/4iboVwb
Trump’s siege of science: how the first 30 days unfolded and what’s next
Nature - The breakneck pace and devastating impact of the administration’s policy changes has researchers shocked.
go.nature.com
February 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The breakneck pace and devastating impact of the Trump administration’s policy changes has researchers shocked.
https://go.nature.com/4iboVwb
https://go.nature.com/4iboVwb
Favorite Films I Watched This Week (Feb 16 - Feb 22)
16 - Nosferatu (1922) 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
18 - Hour of the Wolf (1968) 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
19 - The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024) ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐
21 - Chungking Express (1994) ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/vivitor/film...
16 - Nosferatu (1922) 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
18 - Hour of the Wolf (1968) 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
19 - The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024) ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐
21 - Chungking Express (1994) ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/vivitor/film...
February 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Favorite Films I Watched This Week (Feb 16 - Feb 22)
16 - Nosferatu (1922) 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
18 - Hour of the Wolf (1968) 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
19 - The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024) ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐
21 - Chungking Express (1994) ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/vivitor/film...
16 - Nosferatu (1922) 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
18 - Hour of the Wolf (1968) 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
19 - The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024) ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐
21 - Chungking Express (1994) ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/vivitor/film...
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E é um excelente texto!
In this story I make a detailed study of the beginning of MMORPGs in Brazil, one of the most remarkable periods of my life.
My main inspiration was an essay by @felipepepe.bsky.social, I recommend reading his texts if you are interested in the history of video games from a more global perspective.
My main inspiration was an essay by @felipepepe.bsky.social, I recommend reading his texts if you are interested in the history of video games from a more global perspective.
"Level Up was a key company in the early days of the MMORPG market in Brazil, contributing significantly to mainstreaming Asian pop culture beyond Japan."
Story by Vitor Costa.
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/the-early-years-of-the-mmorpg-market-in-brazil/
Story by Vitor Costa.
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/the-early-years-of-the-mmorpg-market-in-brazil/
February 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
E é um excelente texto!
The video game media moves a passionate industry, for good and for bad. But tragedy always stands out in the news.
Fortunately, this Super Jump new series offers a minimal periodic dose of optimism for us.
Fortunately, this Super Jump new series offers a minimal periodic dose of optimism for us.
Introducing "Good in Gaming", a new series highlighting acts of kindness, generosity, and inclusivity within the games industry.
Edited by Cat Webling.
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/good-in-gaming-understanding-mental-health-using-dlc-for-good-and-saving-real-dogs/
Edited by Cat Webling.
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/good-in-gaming-understanding-mental-health-using-dlc-for-good-and-saving-real-dogs/
February 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The video game media moves a passionate industry, for good and for bad. But tragedy always stands out in the news.
Fortunately, this Super Jump new series offers a minimal periodic dose of optimism for us.
Fortunately, this Super Jump new series offers a minimal periodic dose of optimism for us.
Favorite Films I Watched Last Week (Feb 9 - Feb 15)
9 - Shame (1968) ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐
12 - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐
13 - A Star Is Born (1937) ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
14 - Chicken Run (2000) 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/vivitor/film...
9 - Shame (1968) ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐
12 - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐
13 - A Star Is Born (1937) ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
14 - Chicken Run (2000) 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/vivitor/film...
February 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Favorite Films I Watched Last Week (Feb 9 - Feb 15)
9 - Shame (1968) ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐
12 - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐
13 - A Star Is Born (1937) ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
14 - Chicken Run (2000) 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/vivitor/film...
9 - Shame (1968) ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐
12 - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐
13 - A Star Is Born (1937) ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
14 - Chicken Run (2000) 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/vivitor/film...
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Very happy that @thegamelogicist.bsky.social read my article on game history gentrification and wrote this: www.superjumpmagazine.com/the-early-ye...
It chronicles the close relationship of Brazilians with Korean MMOs like Ragnarok & Grand Chase, to the point where the devs made an in-game BR city.
It chronicles the close relationship of Brazilians with Korean MMOs like Ragnarok & Grand Chase, to the point where the devs made an in-game BR city.
The Early Years of the MMORPG Market in Brazil (2004–2010): The Golden Era of Level Up Games
How the MMORPG genre came to prominence in Brazil
www.superjumpmagazine.com
February 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Very happy that @thegamelogicist.bsky.social read my article on game history gentrification and wrote this: www.superjumpmagazine.com/the-early-ye...
It chronicles the close relationship of Brazilians with Korean MMOs like Ragnarok & Grand Chase, to the point where the devs made an in-game BR city.
It chronicles the close relationship of Brazilians with Korean MMOs like Ragnarok & Grand Chase, to the point where the devs made an in-game BR city.
In this story I make a detailed study of the beginning of MMORPGs in Brazil, one of the most remarkable periods of my life.
My main inspiration was an essay by @felipepepe.bsky.social, I recommend reading his texts if you are interested in the history of video games from a more global perspective.
My main inspiration was an essay by @felipepepe.bsky.social, I recommend reading his texts if you are interested in the history of video games from a more global perspective.
"Level Up was a key company in the early days of the MMORPG market in Brazil, contributing significantly to mainstreaming Asian pop culture beyond Japan."
Story by Vitor Costa.
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/the-early-years-of-the-mmorpg-market-in-brazil/
Story by Vitor Costa.
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/the-early-years-of-the-mmorpg-market-in-brazil/
February 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In this story I make a detailed study of the beginning of MMORPGs in Brazil, one of the most remarkable periods of my life.
My main inspiration was an essay by @felipepepe.bsky.social, I recommend reading his texts if you are interested in the history of video games from a more global perspective.
My main inspiration was an essay by @felipepepe.bsky.social, I recommend reading his texts if you are interested in the history of video games from a more global perspective.
Reposted by Vítor "Vivi" Costa
Happy New Year to you all! Check out what's been occupying our time since the calendar turned over!
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/now-playing-at-superjump-issue-29/
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/now-playing-at-superjump-issue-29/
February 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy New Year to you all! Check out what's been occupying our time since the calendar turned over!
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/now-playing-at-superjump-issue-29/
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/now-playing-at-superjump-issue-29/
I'm finally starting Citizen Sleeper 2! 🛰️🤖🎲 (my most anticipated game of the year)
New Game: Risky + Machinist
New Game: Risky + Machinist
February 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I'm finally starting Citizen Sleeper 2! 🛰️🤖🎲 (my most anticipated game of the year)
New Game: Risky + Machinist
New Game: Risky + Machinist
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As the release of #CitizenSleeper2 draws ever closer, it feels like a good time to re-share this fantastic hands-on preview by @jickle.net, which also includes an interview with the game's creator, @jumpovertheage.com.
Citizen Sleeper 2: Hands-On Preview and Interview with Gareth Damian Martin
Martin talks to James O'Connor about the stress, solidarity, and sequels
www.superjumpmagazine.com
January 20, 2025 at 7:09 AM
As the release of #CitizenSleeper2 draws ever closer, it feels like a good time to re-share this fantastic hands-on preview by @jickle.net, which also includes an interview with the game's creator, @jumpovertheage.com.
Favorite Films I Watched This Week (Jan 26 - Feb 1)
20 - A Grand Day Out ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
28 - A Close Shave ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
29 - Lost Highway ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
30 - Autumn Sonata 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/vivitor/film...
20 - A Grand Day Out ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
28 - A Close Shave ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
29 - Lost Highway ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
30 - Autumn Sonata 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/vivitor/film...
February 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Favorite Films I Watched This Week (Jan 26 - Feb 1)
20 - A Grand Day Out ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
28 - A Close Shave ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
29 - Lost Highway ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
30 - Autumn Sonata 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/vivitor/film...
20 - A Grand Day Out ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
28 - A Close Shave ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
29 - Lost Highway ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
30 - Autumn Sonata 🔄♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/vivitor/film...
Citizen Sleeper is one of the few interesting and well-written video games comparable to great science fiction books. I'm curious to see more of the universe created by Gareth Damian Martin.
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector developer Gareth Damian Martin talks about the game with Cameron Kunzelman. www.pastemagazine.com/games/citize...
Bodies and Long-Term Harm: Gareth Damian Martin Discusses Citizen Sleeper 2
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector developer Gareth Damian Martin talks about the game with Cameron Kunzelman.
www.pastemagazine.com
January 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Citizen Sleeper is one of the few interesting and well-written video games comparable to great science fiction books. I'm curious to see more of the universe created by Gareth Damian Martin.
I've finished writing about the main films in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga, some are minireviews, others are standard reviews.
Episodes:
I - ⭐⭐⭐
II - ⭐⭐½
III - ⭐⭐⭐½
IV - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
V - ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
VI -⭐⭐⭐⭐
VII - ⭐⭐½
VIII - ⭐⭐⭐
IX - ⭐½
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/Vivitor/film...
Episodes:
I - ⭐⭐⭐
II - ⭐⭐½
III - ⭐⭐⭐½
IV - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
V - ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
VI -⭐⭐⭐⭐
VII - ⭐⭐½
VIII - ⭐⭐⭐
IX - ⭐½
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/Vivitor/film...
January 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I've finished writing about the main films in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga, some are minireviews, others are standard reviews.
Episodes:
I - ⭐⭐⭐
II - ⭐⭐½
III - ⭐⭐⭐½
IV - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
V - ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
VI -⭐⭐⭐⭐
VII - ⭐⭐½
VIII - ⭐⭐⭐
IX - ⭐½
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/Vivitor/film...
Episodes:
I - ⭐⭐⭐
II - ⭐⭐½
III - ⭐⭐⭐½
IV - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
V - ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
VI -⭐⭐⭐⭐
VII - ⭐⭐½
VIII - ⭐⭐⭐
IX - ⭐½
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/Vivitor/film...
Favorite Films I Watched This Week (Jan 19-25)
20 - Eraserhead ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
21 - Mulholland Drive ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
24 - The Wrong Trousers ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
24 - Blue Velvet ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/Vivitor/film...
20 - Eraserhead ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
21 - Mulholland Drive ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
24 - The Wrong Trousers ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
24 - Blue Velvet ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/Vivitor/film...
January 27, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Favorite Films I Watched This Week (Jan 19-25)
20 - Eraserhead ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
21 - Mulholland Drive ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
24 - The Wrong Trousers ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
24 - Blue Velvet ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/Vivitor/film...
20 - Eraserhead ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
21 - Mulholland Drive ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
24 - The Wrong Trousers ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
24 - Blue Velvet ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/Vivitor/film...
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There are some science fiction animations that are very nostalgic for me, sometimes I wonder how much animations like these from the late 1980s to early 2000s influenced me in some way. I think I lived through a good time for animation in this genre.
January 22, 2025 at 5:11 AM
There are some science fiction animations that are very nostalgic for me, sometimes I wonder how much animations like these from the late 1980s to early 2000s influenced me in some way. I think I lived through a good time for animation in this genre.
Sometimes I'm impressed by the creativity of game developers in the face of technical limitations, as in the case of Rescue: The Embassy Mission, a 1988 tactical shooter with stealth elements and almost 8-bit FPS gameplay.
January 21, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Sometimes I'm impressed by the creativity of game developers in the face of technical limitations, as in the case of Rescue: The Embassy Mission, a 1988 tactical shooter with stealth elements and almost 8-bit FPS gameplay.
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NEW ALBUM! Castlevania: Collection of Piano (in time for #Castlevania nocturne S2!)
In the works for 6 yrs omg but some of my fave games/OSTs ever I had to take the time to do them justice
Listen/buy: srsr.li/purpleschala...
Art: www.instagram.com/cutoutcardman/
Gameplay: @lowlevelowl.bsky.social
In the works for 6 yrs omg but some of my fave games/OSTs ever I had to take the time to do them justice
Listen/buy: srsr.li/purpleschala...
Art: www.instagram.com/cutoutcardman/
Gameplay: @lowlevelowl.bsky.social
January 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
NEW ALBUM! Castlevania: Collection of Piano (in time for #Castlevania nocturne S2!)
In the works for 6 yrs omg but some of my fave games/OSTs ever I had to take the time to do them justice
Listen/buy: srsr.li/purpleschala...
Art: www.instagram.com/cutoutcardman/
Gameplay: @lowlevelowl.bsky.social
In the works for 6 yrs omg but some of my fave games/OSTs ever I had to take the time to do them justice
Listen/buy: srsr.li/purpleschala...
Art: www.instagram.com/cutoutcardman/
Gameplay: @lowlevelowl.bsky.social
If you see this post an archer.
January 20, 2025 at 3:13 AM
If you see this post an archer.
Films I watched this week:
🗓️ Sunday: The Piano Lesson ♥️⭐⭐⭐
🗓️ Thursday: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐
🗓️ Friday: Anora ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
🗓️ Saturday: The Elephant Man ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/Vivitor/film...
🗓️ Sunday: The Piano Lesson ♥️⭐⭐⭐
🗓️ Thursday: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐
🗓️ Friday: Anora ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
🗓️ Saturday: The Elephant Man ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/Vivitor/film...
January 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Films I watched this week:
🗓️ Sunday: The Piano Lesson ♥️⭐⭐⭐
🗓️ Thursday: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐
🗓️ Friday: Anora ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
🗓️ Saturday: The Elephant Man ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/Vivitor/film...
🗓️ Sunday: The Piano Lesson ♥️⭐⭐⭐
🗓️ Thursday: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐
🗓️ Friday: Anora ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
🗓️ Saturday: The Elephant Man ♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐½
✍️🎬🇧🇷 letterboxd.com/Vivitor/film...
Sometimes art has an impressive ability to create wonderful characters that transcend a grotesque aesthetic.
- "Boy Bitten by a Lizard" (1593–1594), Caravaggio
- "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" (1883), Victor Hugo
- "The Elephant Man" (1980), David Lynch
- "Inside" (2016), Arnt Jensen
- "Boy Bitten by a Lizard" (1593–1594), Caravaggio
- "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" (1883), Victor Hugo
- "The Elephant Man" (1980), David Lynch
- "Inside" (2016), Arnt Jensen
January 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Sometimes art has an impressive ability to create wonderful characters that transcend a grotesque aesthetic.
- "Boy Bitten by a Lizard" (1593–1594), Caravaggio
- "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" (1883), Victor Hugo
- "The Elephant Man" (1980), David Lynch
- "Inside" (2016), Arnt Jensen
- "Boy Bitten by a Lizard" (1593–1594), Caravaggio
- "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" (1883), Victor Hugo
- "The Elephant Man" (1980), David Lynch
- "Inside" (2016), Arnt Jensen
I'm curious to see what Monolith Soft can do on a more powerful console, and I'd especially like to see a new IP for the Nintendo Switch 2.
At this very moment, Monolith Soft is working on a big Switch 2 RPG.
January 17, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I'm curious to see what Monolith Soft can do on a more powerful console, and I'd especially like to see a new IP for the Nintendo Switch 2.
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Get ready with your macro and micro skills, because Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest marches in next Monday.
This Fest features all types of RTS games from medieval settings to space wars, in addition to some fresh takes on the intersection between real-time and strategy!
This Fest features all types of RTS games from medieval settings to space wars, in addition to some fresh takes on the intersection between real-time and strategy!
January 17, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Get ready with your macro and micro skills, because Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest marches in next Monday.
This Fest features all types of RTS games from medieval settings to space wars, in addition to some fresh takes on the intersection between real-time and strategy!
This Fest features all types of RTS games from medieval settings to space wars, in addition to some fresh takes on the intersection between real-time and strategy!
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