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With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.
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Kojima Productions ‘Very Close’ to Full Production on Death Stranding
Once Hideo Kojima's Kojima Productions decides on its game engine, Death Stranding will enter full production.
There are currently two candidates, Kojima told Eurogamer. "We are getting to a very good point about how we are feeling about the visuals so we are very close to making a decision on the game engine," he said. "And once that is decided, we will be in full production."
Death Stranding's E3 teaser trailer was made using one of the two candidates. "For the new game elements I want to try, you always want to make it and then evaluate and iterate—and those we are doing on the other game engine candidate," Kojima added.
Hasbro Has Made a Chewbacca Mom Action Figure
Hasbro has immortalized the viral Internet fame of Chewbacca Mom in the form of a specially made action figure.
Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner presented Candace Payne (Chewbacca Mom herself) with the custom action figure at Hasbro's HQ last week.
Brian Goldner unveiled Candace Payne’s very own custom #ChewbaccaMom action figure @ Hasbro HQ! #HasbroStarWars pic.twitter.com/aTpQaCp1XW
— Hasbro (@HasbroNews) June 17, 2016
Another Report Suggests a PS4 Neo Release This Year
After a previous report suggested PS4 Neo will see a release by September, another source has claimed knowledge of a 2016 launch for Sony's mid-generation upgrade.
Sony decided not to show the console at E3, despite confirming its existence the week before the LA event, which led some to believe it might be further away than previously expected.
However, Eurogamer's Richard Leadbetter has now said that, "several sources have indicated to me that PlayStation Neo launches this year, despite its E3 no-show."
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A Lot of Halo Merchandise Is Coming
343 Industries has announced new global licensed partners coming to Halo, and that means a lot of Halo merchandise is coming your way.
Over the coming years, we'll be getting new plush products, comics, toys, and much more.
Here's the full list of new partners from Xbox Wire:
- AC Worldwide: 30cm tall Bluetooth speakers in the shape of Halo characters (U.S., Canada, Europe).
- Bensons Trading Company: show bag novelty items including key rings, sippers, balls, inflatables, backpacks, stickers, temporary tattoos, mugs and cups, drink bottles and more (Australia, New Zealand)
Fallout 4 Is Having Trouble With Mods on PS4
It looks like Bethesda is having some trouble preparing for the upcoming PS4 private mod beta for Fallout 4.
Mods came to the Xbox One version of Fallout 4 last month following the launch of the Far Harbor DLC, and are expected to land on PS4 next month. However Bethesda has outlined three known issues.
"PC textures are used," reads the first. "Memory and performance issues may occur. We are working with Sony on optimal texture exporting support in a future update."
Next, sound files are currently not supported due to Sony using a proprietary sound format. Bethesda and Sony will be working on sound processing support for a future update.
Warcraft Is Now the Most Successful Video Game Movie Ever
The Warcraft movie has now taken more at the box office than any previous video game adaptation.
Duncan Jones' film has fared very well in China, contributing over $200 million to its combined $377.6 million worldwide takings (according to Box Office Mojo). That sets it above previous record holder, Prince of Persia: Sands of Time, which took $335m back in 2010.
That's even adjusting for inflation - in today's money Prince of Persia took approximately $370m.
Play As Overwatch’s Tracer Using Street Fighter 5 Mod
Have you ever wanted to play as Tracer in Street Fighter V? Whatever your answer, now you can thanks to a mod from TheJamk.
The mod (thanks VG24/7) is essentially a skin for Cammy, replacing Street Fighter V's English lady with Overwatch's English lady.
You won't be playing around with any of Tracer's time-travel shenanigans, but the art is very impressive. There are even a number of color options available from the character select screen.
In other Street Fighter V news, Capcom recently revealed more information on the upcoming Story Mode. Meanwhile, Blizzard shared new details on competitive mode for Overwatch, and announced the game now has over 10 million players.
Independence Day Director Mocks Marvel Movies
Roland Emmerich has derided superhero movies for being 'silly', saying that his own films are more down to Earth.
Speaking to the Guardian, the Independence Day director said:
“When you look at my movies it’s always the regular Joe Schmo that’s the unlikely hero. A lot of Marvel movies, they show people in funny suits running around. I don’t like people in capes. I find it silly when someone dons a superhero suit and flies. I don’t understand it. I grew up in Germany, that’s probably why.”
Emmerich's Joe Schmos have thus far included a Special Forces agent brought back from the dead with superpowers, the ghost of a butler possessing a grandfather clock, and the President of the United States.