Game director and executive producer of Bethesda Game Studios Todd Howard recently said that Larian Studios deserves all the praise and success it's been getting following the launch of Baldur's Gate 3.

In an interview with Kinda Funny Games, Howard spoke highly of the studio by saying, "They've done great work for for a long time," and that Larian deserves all the accolades it's received. Howard continued by saying that there are "some people in the industry who look [at Larian] and say 'Oh look at this overnight success.' Like, have you played their previous games?"

Howard continued to praise Larian by saying:

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Xbox Expansion Cards

WD C50 1TB - $125 (was $150) | Seagate 2TB - $230 (was $270)

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If you're an Xbox Series X|S owner who regularly has to delete games or move data between your SSD and an external hard drive, you'll want to check out Amazon's current batch of deals on the Western Digital Black C50 Expansion Card and Seagate Expansion Card. These are the only two expandable storage devices that work with the proprietary storage slot on the back of your Xbox. Amazon is selling the WD Black C50 for up to $25 off, and the 2TB Xbox Expansion Card by Seagate is up to $40 off.

Xbox Expansion Cards WD C50 1TB - $125 (was $150) | Seagate 2TB - $230 (was $270)

This 1TB WD Black C50 deal matches the all-time lowest price at Amazon. We've only seen the $125 price a handful of times since the card's launch last year. Though it's not as substantial of a discount, Amazon is also has a promotion on the 512GB C50 that drops the price from $80 to $70.

The WD Black C50 is one of two official storage solutions. The only other alternative is Seagate's Expansion Card, which is going for $140 (was $150) for its 1TB model at Amazon. The C50 is clearly the better deal at the moment for a 1TB card, especially since both devices accomplish the same thing.

But if you want to further maximize your storage capacity, Seagate is the only manufacturer with the 2TB Xbox Expansion Card. For a limited time, you can get the 2TB Seagate Expansion Card for a $40 discount, dropping the price from $270 to $230.

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You can run out of space on your Xbox Series X|S surprisingly fast. The Series X has 802GB of usable space, while the base model Series S clocks in at 364GB. Modern AAA games eat up space quickly, and if you subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, deleting games to make room for new ones can become the norm.

Outside of a few awesome deals at Woot that sold out extremely fast, we haven't seen substantial discounts on Xbox Expansion Cards often.

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Game director and executive producer of Bethesda Game Studios Todd Howard said he doesn't regret having a new Fallout game release alongside the show on Amazon Prime Video. He explained that he feels that Fallout as a franchise is doing well and is still as relevant as ever.

In an interview with Kinda Funny Games, he explained that the studio views Fallout as a "top-down franchise," asking how healthy it is or determining how relevant it is to the world at the moment. "I think we're doing really well there," he said. Howard continued by saying that Bethesda has a dedicated team to Fallout 76, and because of that, there's been a steady stream of Fallout content.

Howard explained as a result of the show's success, more people are willing to try out the new content in Fallout 76:

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FX's The Veil takes the audience into the world of international espionage on a personal and global scale. The series follows CIA agent Imogen Salter (Elisabeth Moss), who is tasked with taking Adilah El Idrissi (Yumna Marwan) on a trip from Istanbul to Paris and London. All the while, however, Salter is attempting to get El Idrissi to reveal a secret that could save thousands of lives. The series also follows the CIA's Max Peterson (Josh Charles) and the French DGSE's Malik Amar (Dali Benssalah), both of whom must put aside their prospective agency's differences in order to help Imogen complete her mission.

Peterson works for the CIA in counter-terrorism and finds himself swept up into this mission. "He's kind of written as a bit of an instigator, as a disrupter. So he's a bit of a s*** stirrer," Charles told GameSpot. "He brings in some darkish humor, and what I think is interesting is that there's a lot of 'loosey goosey' on top, and a lot of language and making fun of the fringe. Underneath all of it, there's a lot of order and a lot of discipline. He's one of these guys that grew up in this world with a military background, and he's been doing this a long time, so it feels like he knows the rules so well that he could just kind of push them all the way to the edge."

The counterpart Peterson is forced to work with is Amar, and the two of them have very different personalities. "[Amar] is strictly professional," Benssalah explained. "His job is his life. He's at the center of a major international investigation, but he's not on the ground. He is stuck in the office. So he feels powerless because [he] can't be out there with Imogen. He knows he and Imogen have a complex, romantic, and professional relationship. When we meet the character, we can see that he is ready to explode. This is a tricky, dangerous mission. And also the fact that he's forced to to work with the CIA, and he doesn't really like their representative, Max Peterson. Nothing goes the way he wanted. He is already nervous."

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May 4, aka Star Wars Day, is this upcoming weekend. In honor of the pop cultural celebration, GameStop is holding a Star Wars Day sale all week, discounting numerous games and collectibles available online and in-store.

See all deals at GameStop Diamond Comics 10-Inch Star Wars Cal Kestis and Darth Revan Figures

Two of the best discounts in GameStop's Star Wars Day sale are for the 10-inch statues from Diamond Comics based on Darth Revan from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Cal Kestis from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor. Both PVC sculptures are hand-painted and come in windowed display boxes. You can grab them for $64 apiece, which is a nice discount from the standard $80 both figures normally go for.

Diamond Comics 10-inch Darth Nihilus Figure

While those are the main two Diamond Comics figures on sale, GameStop Pro members can grab the 10-inch statue based on the villain from KOTOR II, Darth Nihilus, for $76 (was $80). It's a very small discount compared to the other two figures, but part of GameStop's Star Wars Day sale includes a deal that saves you $25 on orders of $250 or more.

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Todd Howard, game director and executive producer for Bethesda Game Studios, recently explained why Fallout 76 doesn't have cross-play. According to Howard, the studio is looking into it, but "it wasn't designed that way from the beginning."

The news comes from a Kinda Funny Games interview in which Howard explained why Fallout 76 still doesn't have cross-play nearly six years after launch. According to Howard, the team mainly focuses on cross-progression rather than cross-play.

"From us, the more important thing is cross-progression than cross-play and we do separate them. We'd love to have it all, it's something we are looking at but I will say it's quite--you know the way that it was architected from the beginning is quite a technical lift." Howard said. "Not saying we aren't doing anything. We are looking at it and seeing where that's going to impact people."

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings first hit theaters in 2001, but it's still as relevant today as it was two decades ago. It's also still fairly expensive to watch the gorgeous trilogy in the best format possible, as the LOTR 4K UHD Extended Collection retails for $90. However, now is a good time to finally add the collection to your home theater, as it's discounted to just $59--one of the best prices we've seen in 2024.

The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (4K UHD) $59 (was $90)

This collection includes both theatrical and extended cuts of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. Best of all, this collection features the reconfigured 4K UHD versions of the films, allowing you to experience the journey through Middle-earth with crisp, vibrant images.

In addition to 4K Blu-ray discs, the box set comes with digital versions of each film.

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If you've only seen the original theatrical releases, the extended cuts alone are worth the price of admission. These versions add around two hours of extra footage across the trilogy, giving you plenty of new scenes to explore.

To complete your Middle-earth collection, consider picking up The Hobbit Trilogy 4K UHD Collection. Like the LOTR collection, this one is usually listed for $90 but is on sale for just $58. It too includes both theatrical and extended cuts of the three films (An Unexpected Journey, The Desolation of Smaug, and The Battle of the Five Armies), making it the ideal way to round out your Middle-earth library.

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Manor Lords is a medieval city-building and management sim, with a bit of strategy and combat mixed in. As a baron surrounded by a handful of villagers, you find yourself at the crossroads of destiny. Will you lead a prosperous town and expand your domain, or will you be lost in the annals of history? We hope it's the former, so here's our Manor Lords guides hub to help you with your goals.

Manor Lords guides hubStarter guides

Game setup and difficulty - Find out which settings are great for those who are just starting out.

Beginner's guide - We've got several tips for the long road ahead.

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Sometimes, it feels like Team Cherry's Hollow Knight: Silksong, the follow-up to the beloved 2017 Souls-like metroidvania Hollow Knight, is never actually coming out. While the game still hasn't materialized, you might stave off your desire for Hollow Knight with a Nendoroid vinyl action figure of Silksong protagonist Hornet. It's currently available on Amazon for right at its $47 price--which is actually a pretty good deal, thanks to the fact that the Hornet figure is constantly selling out and thus often costs much more.

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The Hornet vinyl figure is available through Amazon Prime right now, offered by a third-party seller, for $47. It's worth noting that there are only a handful left from this seller and others, so it's likely that this batch won't be available for very long--and that lack of supply might hike the price until more figures become available.

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The figure itself is 7.5 inches tall and weighs about 10 ounces. It also features a number of poses, with the ability to move around Hornet's cloak and its needle weapon, and includes a miniature Cogfly that goes with it.

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Your villagers in Manor Lords have several needs that have to be fulfilled. One of these has something to do with their medieval sense of fashion. Here's our guide on how to create clothing in Manor Lords.

How to make clothing in Manor Lords

Clothes and daily wear come into play due to the Manor Lords clothing stall supply mechanic. This pertains to finished goods sold at the town's marketplace. Eventually, meeting this requirement allows you to upgrade your Burgage Plots and settlement level.

Clothing stall supply (rank 1): Linen, leather, or yarn

If you have a level 1 Burgage Plot, you'll notice the clothing stall supply requirement. It entails having a stall in the marketplace that sells any of the following: linen, leather, or yarn.

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Villagers are bound to have a medieval party time in Manor Lords. Once the beer is flowing, you're bound to see some satisfied folks in your settlement. Here's our guide on how to make ale in Manor Lords.

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• How to make ale in Manor Lords
  • Fields: Barley
  How to make ale in Manor Lords

  The process of making ale in Manor Lords is somewhat complicated. That's due to several resources and buildings that you need beforehand. These include barley, a Malthouse, a Brewery Extension, and a Tavern.

  Fields: Barley

  Go to the Construction -> Farming tab and select Field. Once you plop down a Field, get your workers to plant barley and wait for it to be harvested a few months later.

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Manor Lords has you primarily focusing on growing your settlement into a prosperous village. Still, there are times when plowshares must turn into swords. Threats might await in nearby territories, and it's up to you to meet them head-on. Here's our Manor Lords army combat guide to help you with your militia, retinue, and mercenary units.

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• Manor Lords army and combat guide - Militia, retinue, and mercenaries
  • Army recruitment panel
  Manor Lords army and combat guide - Militia, retinue, and mercenaries

  Depending on your game setup/difficulty options, you might not even experience a single battle despite hours of playing. However, if raiders, bandit camps, and/or AI adversaries are enabled, then you best be prepared to go to war. Our Manor Lords army combat guide discusses how each unit category is recruited and how they fare in battle.

  Army recruitment panel

  Press the "V" key or click on the Army icon in the bottom portion of your screen to open the panel. This shows active units that you have access to. Here's a quick summary:

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You amass dozens of materials and resources in Manor Lords. There might be times when you have plenty of a particular commodity, and instances when you're in desperate need of an item. Here's our guide on how to use Trading Posts in Manor Lords.

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• How to use Trading Posts in Manor Lords
  • Trading Post: Imports, exports, surplus, full trade, and trade routes
  How to use Trading Posts in Manor Lords

  There are two kinds of Trading Posts in Manor Lords. Both of these buildings can be found in the Construction -> Trade tab:

  • Trading Post - This is your one-stop shop if you plan on buying and selling most types of goods (i.e. construction materials, crops, food, commodities, and military equipment). Construction requires 4x Timber.
  • Livestock Trading Post - This is where you acquire animals like oxen, mules, horses, sheep, and lambs. Construction requires 2x Timber.
  Use Trading Posts to establish trade routes for your valuable goods or when selling items in bulk. Trading Post: Imports, exports, surplus, full trade, and trade routes

  Upon building a Trading Post in Manor Lords, make sure that at least one family is assigned. These assigned families will be the ones to deal with any traders that drop by your settlement.

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Manor Lords is all about experiencing life in a medieval fiefdom. Naturally, that involves a lot of toiling in the fields while waiting for the harvest season. Here's our Manor Lords farming guide to help you with various crops and resources.

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• Manor Lords farming guide - Everything you need to know about crops and harvests
  • Farming 101: Creating fields, selecting crops, and constructing buildings
  Manor Lords farming guide - Everything you need to know about crops and harvests

  The most important thing to consider when farming in Manor Lords is soil fertility. This can be seen when you go to the Construction -> Farming tab, and select the Field option. You should see the surrounding landscape color-coded to denote fertility. Basically, you'll want to plop down your Fields in green areas, while avoiding orange and red sections.

  Look for fertile ground before you even start farming.Farming 101: Creating fields, selecting crops, and constructing buildings

  Farming in Manor Lords involves creating four-sided Fields. These use "morgen" as a unit of measurement, with larger fields requiring more manpower to fully sow and cultivate. You can then select a particular crop that will be grown in that Field. Here are the options:

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Knuckles Blu-ray - Preorder the Sonic the Hedgehog Spin-off Series

$32 for Blu-ray Steelbook Edition | $26 for Blu-ray | $18 for DVD

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Paramount just launched its six-part Knuckles TV series last week on Paramount+, but fans interested in adding the Sonic the Hedgehog spin-off to their physical collection can already preorder the Blu-ray version of the animated cartoon. Three different editions of Knuckles are available to preorder now, including one that comes with a collectible steelbook case. Unfortunately, Knuckles preorders are limited to Blu-ray and DVD at this time. It's unclear if Knuckles will be released on 4K Blu-ray at some point.

A release date is yet to be announced, but preorders are officially open at Amazon for $26.

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Manor Lords has you starting out in a near-empty field, surrounded by a handful of lowly villagers. Eventually, you'll be able to advance with your forces to capture territories. Here's our guide on how to increase Influence and claim regions in Manor Lords.

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• How to increase Influence and claim regions in Manor Lords
  • How to destroy bandit camps
  How to increase Influence and claim regions in Manor Lords

  Amassing the Influence resource is important for the expansion of your domain. If you lack the necessary amount, you simply won't be able to press a claim to begin with. Here are the factors that help increase Influence in Manor Lords:

  • Defeating bandits and destroying bandit camps.
  • Upgrading your Church and Manor buildings.
  • Sending a percentage of surplus food as tithes to the Church.
  How to destroy bandit camps

  Depending on your game setup options, you might see icons that denote the locations of bandit camps in surrounding areas. The goal is to send out your army to ransack these camps. Apart from Influence, you may even gain Regional Wealth and Treasury. You can learn more about your militia and retinue units in our army and combat mechanics guide.

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While managing the needs of your citizens in Manor Lords, you could also start filling your coffers. The more money you amass, the more goodies you can buy. Here's our guide on how to increase Regional Wealth and Treasury in Manor Lords.

How to increase Regional Wealth and Treasury in Manor Lords

Regional Wealth and Treasury both refer to money obtained in-game. However, they have very different uses and acquisition methods.

What is Regional Wealth and how do you gain more of it?

Regional Wealth refers to the collective "value" of your settlement. Initially, this is generated by each individual Burgage Plot (i.e. residential housing/lot):

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Your goal in Manor Lords is to turn a tiny settlement into a bustling locale. Still, this process can take a while, since you have to be mindful of what families/households require. Here's our guide on how to upgrade your Burgage Plots and town in Manor Lords.

How to upgrade your Burgage Plots and town in Manor Lords

To upgrade your town or settlement level in Manor Lords, you must look at the number of required Burgage Plots that belong to a particular tier. This can be seen when you mouse over your settlement's name at the top of the screen:

Each settlement level has a required number of tiers for Burgage Plots.Settlement level upgrade requirements

These are the requirements to increase the overall level of your settlement:

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Manor Lords is all about growing your backwater village into a town that's a marvel of the medieval age. Still, before a bunch of folks move in, you have to make your own citizens happy. Here's our guide on how to increase approval and population in Manor Lords.

How to increase approval and population in Manor Lords

To increase approval, you must ensure that the needs of your villagers are being met. In fact, the approval mechanic is closely tied to population growth and living space (i.e. housing), as you can see in the upper-left portion of the information bar.

Here's a quick summary:

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Ahead of Star Wars Day, you can save big on Star Wars: Heritage Pack, a Nintendo Switch-exclusive compilation of some of the best classic Star Wars games you can play today. The physical edition of Star Wars: Heritage Pack released late last year and hasn't received a meaningful discount prior to this week. Both Amazon and GameStop are selling Star Wars: Heritage Pack for only $40. Amazon is price-matching GameStop's deal, which is only one of many early Star Wars Day deals you can shop at GameStop.

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The physical edition of Star Wars: Heritage Pack typically sells for $60. Oddly enough, the digital version of the Star Wars: Heritage Pack still goes for $80 on the Switch eShop. In comparison, the physical edition was already a bargain at full price, but now you're getting a 50% discount over the digital edition.

You may need to move fast if you want to snag it at this low price, as Amazon is currently listing the game as "Temporarily Out of Stock." That's often an indicator that a product will officially sell out soon--but for now, you can still add it to your cart and cash in on the discount. Orders of the collection at GameStop will ship immediately. That said, you'll have to pay a shipping fee unless your total order eclipses $79.

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