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Screenshot of Shadowgrounds, depicting the co-operative multiplayer mode. Released by Frozenbyte as a promotional screenshot, the original can be found at http://www.shadowgroundsgame.com/new/media/screenshots/shadowgrounds_screenshot_2006_04_06_02_800.jpg

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[edit] Fair use rationale for Shadowgrounds

Frozenbyte has not released any such images into the public domain.
The image is used to demonstrate an important facet of the article, its graphics and gameplay.
The image fulfills the criteria laid out at Template:Non-free game screenshot and Template:Non-free promotional.
The image does not impede the publishers ability to sell the game.
- Rationale provided by hahnch e n

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current	13:22, 17 May 2006	800×600 (130 KB)	Hahnchen (Talk \| contribs)	(Screenshot of ''Shadowgrounds'' by Frozenbyte. Released as a promotional screenshot, the original can be found at http://www.shadowgroundsgame.com/new/media/screenshots/shadowgrounds_screenshot_2006_04_06_02_800.jpg {{Game-screenshot}} {{Promoti)