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If you have a PS5, Xbox Series X, or any other device that can play 4K UHD Blu-rays, here’s a good deal for you. Amazon’s Deal of the Day drops prices on a handful of excellent sci-fi movies to $17.99. That’s up to 57% off list price on movies like The Matrix, Inception, Blade Runner 2049, and more. The deals only last until midnight, so if you see something you want, scoop it up before then. 

It’s worth noting that most of these movies come with a Movies Anywhere-compatible digital copy. Movies Anywhere is a service that lets you watch your digital movies on just about any streaming service you can buy movies from. That includes Amazon Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play, Microsoft Movies & TV, and more. It’s a super useful service, and it’s totally free. I highly recommend using it. Anyway, on with the sales.

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Chris Reed is a commerce editor for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.

Farming Simulator 22 is ready to show off its gameplay this month, as developer Giants Software will reveal a first look at the game at this year’s FarmCon from July 21-23.

“Viewers will get a deeper look into already announced features like production chains and witness the reveal of even more content and unannounced gameplay mechanics,” Giants said in a press release for the online event, which will be live-streamed through its Twitch channel.

The first day of FarmCon will kick off with a look at seasonal changes and the new US map Elmcreek, while day two will feature the gameplay premiere and other new features. Day three will end the event with a deep dive into new crops, customization, and an actual bale-stacking challenge with real tractors.

Beyond that, players can tune in for some competition from July 24-25 with the Farming Simulator League continuing its third season action, paving the way for a tournament finale. Yes, this is an actual and popular thing.

FarmCon 2021 schedule

• July 21: Highlights seasonal changes, the new US map Elmcreek, a look behind the scenes of the cinematic trailer, and more.
• July 22: Will focus on the gameplay premiere of Farming Simulator 22, the Giants Engine 9, and its vast improvements and brand-new features.
• July 23: Three new crops, various customization options, and sound improvements. Also, a bale-stacking challenge with real tractors.
• July 24-25: Reserved for the Farming Simulator League and will see the competitive esports league continue with season 3. The tournament finale will stream live on July 25.

Farming Simulator 22 will be released on November 22 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Stadia.

The first images from Army of Thieves have been released. The movie is a prequel to Zack Snyder’s recent Netflix hit Army of the Dead and will also be released by the streaming giant.

The movie is directed by and stars Matthias Schweighöfer, and will tell the origin story of his Army of the Dead character, the safe-cracker Ludwig Dieter. There are fives images so far, showing Dieter doing what he does best, plus various members of the ensemble cast. Check them out below:

Army of Thieves also stars Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones), Ruby O. Fee (Polar), Stuart Martin (Babylon), Guz Khan (Man Like Mobeen), Jonathan Cohen (La Flamme), and Noémie Nakai (Never Let Me Go). It’s written by Snyder and Shay Hatton, who also co-wrote Army of the Dead. The film doesn’t have a release date yet, but Netflix states that it’s “coming soon,” so hopefully that means this year.

A synopsis for the movie has also been revealed, which reads, “in this prequel to Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead, small-town bank teller Dieter gets drawn into the adventure of a lifetime when a mysterious woman recruits him to join a crew of Interpol’s most wanted criminals, attempting to heist a sequence of legendary, impossible-to-crack safes across Europe.”

Army of Thieves isn’t the only Army of the Dead spin-off heading to Netflix. There’s also an animated show titled Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas in the works, with a voicecast that includes Christian Slater, Vanessa Hudgens, Joe Manganiello, Tig Notaro, and Dave Bautista.

In related news, it was recently reported that Snyder’s next movie will be a sci-fi epic titled Rebel Moon. The film will be produced by Netflix and once more co-written by Hatton. It’s reportedly based on a Star Wars pitch Snyder made around the time Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, but that went no further than that.

You may remember that that Capcom has been accused of copying a monster design for one of the game’s boss fights – and a modder has taken it into their own hands to correct the alleged copyright infringement in an extremely silly way.

Light spoilers for a Resident Evil VIllage follow.

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The monster design in question was that of Sturm, a Heisenberg test subject who had most of their torso replaced with an aircraft engine, complete with propeller. It bore a striking resemblance to a monster from 2013 horror movie Frankenstein’s Army, with creator Richard Raaphorst pointing out the resemblance on LinkedIn.

Created by Pumpkinhook and posted on Nexus Mods, ‘Copyright Free Sturm’ aims to fix the issue by… replacing Sturm with a generic standing fan. As the mod description reads, it’s “A copyright free version of Sturm! no copyright infringement here!” You can check out the mod in action below:

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Should you want this (slightly less frightening) new Sturm in your copy of the game, all you’ll need are Pumpkinhook’s mod and the Fluffy mod manager.

As for the actual Sturm design, neither Capcom or Raaphorst have publicly commented on the issue since the director’s allegations were first made, with Capcom failing to provide a statement to IGN subsequently.

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While not everyone may want to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model), Nintendo will be making its new dock, which features a wired LAN port, available for purchase.

Nintendo confirmed the news to Digital Trends while also revealing that the new dock will not be sold at retail stores like Best Buy and GameStop, but will instead need to be purchased on the Nintendo Online Store.

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“The white dock and black dock will be sold separately (no HDMI cable, no AC adaptor, not in a package) on the Nintendo online store. It will not be sold at retail,” Nintendo said in a statement.

The current Nintendo Switch Dock can be purchased on the Nintendo Online Store for $59.99 USD, but Nintendo has yet to give any indication as to whether the new dock will replace the old one, or if it will see a price increase. The company also offers refurbished docks for $39.99 USD.

The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) was officially unveiled yesterday, and it features a larger 7-inch OLED screen, a wider, adjustable base stand, enhanced audio, 64GB of internal storage, and the previously mentioned new dock with a wired LAN port.

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This new Switch will be released on October 8, 2021, and while pre-orders are not yet live, we’ve created a guide to help you learn all you need to secure one.

For more, check out our look at why, even though the Switch OLED may not be the Switch Pro, it is still a very Nintendo Move, and our explainer of why OLED over LCD is a big change.

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Space Jam: A New Legacy is getting another merch collaboration, this time with popular fashion company Fossil. The Fossil x Space Jam: A New Legacy collection includes themed watches, backpacks, card cases, and more, all of which celebrate Looney Tunes characters who make up the Tune Squad in the upcoming film. The collection is available to order now, but if you’re interested in any of the designs, you might want to pick them up as soon as possible.

Fossil’s Space Jam collection is led by an ultra-limited edition $500 box set that comes in a decorative wooden box. The set includes a 42mm Fossil watch with a lenticular screen that can be adjusted to display different Tune Squad players. In addition to the default black leather strap, there are a trio of interchangeable themed designs based on LeBron James, Bugs Bunny, and Daffy Duck. The set comes with a commemorative Bugs Bunny coin and keychain. Below the watches, you’ll find a collection of nine Tune Squad figurines, each of which has its own dedicated compartment. Only 75 of these limited-edition sets are being made.

In addition to the fancy box set, there are two other collections to shop. The Slam Dunk collection is themed around Bugs and Lola Bunny. Each of the watches comes in a basketball-shaped case that contains a collectible coin and bag tag. These sets, which are limited to 2,350, cost $159 each. The Slam Dunk collection also features reimagined editions of Fossil’s Buckner and Megan backpacks, with prices ranging from $218 to $398.

The All Stars collection has the most affordable designs in the line. Fossil is only making 790 of each of the five designs: Bugs, Lola, Tweety, Daffy, or Marvin. They come with sport bands as well as a cool box for storage. All Star collection watches cost $89 each. Matching card cases are available in the All Star collection as well.

Space Jam: A New Legacy releases on HBO Max and in theaters July 16. The Fossil x Space Jam collection isn’t the first merch collaboration announced in recent weeks. A trio of Space Jam-themed Xbox controllers release this week, but all of them are currently sold out. However, you’ll have another chance to get a Space Jam Xbox controller on July 15 when Nike’s mismatched Space Jam shoe bundle is available to order on the Nike SNKRS app.

Japan is no stranger to gaming themed cafes – there have been Kirby cafes, Super Mario cafes and Final Fantasy cafes to name but a few. But for the first time, a secret cafe only available to Nintendo employees and other game developers will be opening up to the public.

Reported by Bloomberg, the café known as 84 is owned and operated by ex-Nintendo employee Toru Hashimoto, and was created as a members-only cafe for video game developers. The cafe, located in Shibuya at a still-secret address, has been forced to re-evaluate its operating model as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and is now taking reservations and customers from outside the industry.

Toru Hashimoto originally wanted 84 to be a place for Nintendo’s game developers to relax in a video game themed environment that wasn’t in the company offices. It still very much retains a Nintendo focus, however, with art and doodles from various Nintendo games framed on the walls, and a Legend of Zelda jingle playing as you walk through the door.

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The name 84 comes from the year that Hashimoto joined Nintendo, and many of the items and decorations in the cafe are related to his time there. Hashimoto left Nintendo in 1995, and opened the café ten years later in 2015. Apparently, he opened the café exclusively for friends because he didn’t have much experience in the hospitality business, and they “would be forgiving even if I make mistakes”. Brilliantly, even those invited to dine at 84 still had to solve a puzzle to find the address.

It isn’t just Nintendo employees that have eaten there. Famous Japanese developers like Dragon Quest designer Yuji Horii and Shigeki Morimoto from the Pokemon Company are also regulars, making the venue a hotspot for Japanese development talent.

Despite aiming to open the cafe up to a wider audience, there is still an air of secrecy around 84. The address is only shared with people who actually make a booking, and given the high profile clientele who have spent time there, bookings are likely to fill up fast. However, Hashimoto does want to see the cafe support the next generation of game developers, as he has floated the idea of hosting spoken word nights about video game history, and events around games development.

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This isn’t the only way that Nintendo’s history and brand is being made more accessible. It was recently revealed that a Nintendo museum is in the works, and set to open to the public in 2024, and a Super Nintendo World attraction has opened up at Universal Studios Japan. For a company that has for so long been shrouded in secrecy, it’s a nice change of pace to see Nintendo opening up and sharing more about the company that helped push gaming into the mainstream.

In other Nintendo news, the company announced yesterday that a new Nintendo Switch OLED Model will be released on October 8, the same day as Metroid Dread finally releases after 15 years. Though it’s not quite the rumoured Switch Pro that many had been anticipating.

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Liam Wiseman is a Freelance News Writer for IGN and will be making a trip to 84 as soon as it’s safe to. You can follow him on Twitter @liamthewiseman

The Call of Duty League has announced that the league’s Stage V Major tournament–currently scheduled for Thursday, July 29 to Sunday, August 1–will take place in front of a live ticketed audience.

The Major V event will emanate from Esports Stadium Arlington in Texas, home of the defending Call of Duty League champion Dallas Empire. Fans will be allowed into the stadium for the final two days of the tournament, July 31 and August 1, with tickets on sale now. All 12 teams are scheduled to take part in the Major V weekend.

This marks the first time fans have been able to watch a live Call of Duty event since March 8, 2020 during the league’s inaugural season. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the league to play its matches online, where it has played since–including the first-ever CDL Championship last August. The league’s first LAN event post-pandemic, the Stage IV Major, took place June 17 in the same location with no fans in attendance.

The Call of Duty League’s second season kicked off in February 2021, adopting a new stage-based format with three qualifier weekends followed by a Major tournament. The Atlanta FaZe have won three of the four stages played so far, with the Toronto Ultra’s Stage 2 Major victory being the only exception. The Championship tournament will take place after the Stage V Major, with official dates and times yet to be determined.

Filming has officially begun on the upcoming Ryan Reynolds/Will Ferrell holiday movie, Spirited. Reynolds announced the start of production on Twitter, where he shared an image of himself and Ferrell in frame locked in an epic staredown.

Spirited is coming to Apple TV+. It’s a modern-day musical version of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and it also has Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer in the cast. Sean Anders, who previously wrote and directed Daddy’s Home, its sequel, and Instantly Family, is the writer-director on Spirited.

Reynolds will play a Scrooge-like character, with Ferrell taking on the role of the Ghost of Christmas Present, according to Collider. Sunita Mani will play the Ghost of Christmas Past.

Filming is said to be taking place in the Boston suburb of Braintree, according to local media reports.

No release date has been announced for Spirit, nor do we know who else may be in the cast. Holiday-themed movies are enduringly popular, and The Rock is also set to star in one for Amazon called Red One.

A brand new member of the Nintendo Switch family has been revealed, and it’s the OLED Model, featuring a brand new shiny 7-inch screen to use. The new console model is set to release on October 8, 2021 and will cost £309.99. Preorders are currently live at GAME and Smyths, with Amazon expected to go live soon as well.

Amazon preorders will be the most sought after, as Prime members will be able to get free delivery, a contrast to GAME which is charging £9.99 for delivery, or Smyths £6.99.

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