581:: "Dear GunZ Players, We regret to inform you that unfortunately GunZ will be closing on May 31st, 2013. This decision was not taken lightly and only decided on after thorough discussion with Aeria's internal teams and MAIET. We apologize for these unfortunate circumstances. We know this is sad news and can be frustrating. The closure of a game is always hardest for us at Aeria as we recognize the community's dedication towards the game but regrettably games can't last forever."
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