Support for mods on console and an out-of-this-world new Creation Kit for modders to sink their teeth into are still coming to Starfield, game director Todd Howard said in a recent livestreamed interview with Kinda Funny Games.

"Yes, we've delivered it to some people, some of our creators for Starfield," Howard said, confirming the Creation Kit modding software is currently in the hands of select modders. "You're gonna hear some information about that soon. I don't have a date to announce on when its full release is coming, but [it's] really, really important to us. Like, our modders out there have been incredible."

Howard also revealed that Bethesda enjoys seeing fans who mod their games "go pro, from hobby to professional."

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Recently, Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios gave its playerbase a major choice: Liberate the planet Penta and unlock the Airburst Rocket Launcher, or opt to save Choohe instead to get Anti-Tank Mines. The community has spoken, choosing to save Penta to unlock the carpet-bombing Airburst stratagem for the armory of Super Earth.

The Helldivers have spoken! Penta, the citizens, and the Airburst Rocket Launcher have been liberated.
(Condolence cards and potato baskets have been sent to the families of those lost on Choohe.) pic.twitter.com/V4uARWqPtP

— HELLDIVERS™ 2 (@helldivers2) April 29, 2024

In a post on X/Twitter, the Helldivers 2 account noted that the fallen victims of Choohe will receive "condolence cards and potato baskets" as tokens of remembrance. Despite its name, some players have opined that the weapon works better if you fire it at swarms of grounded targets, especially from higher ground. However, you definitely shouldn't use it up close, or if any allies are around, as you'll almost certainly lead to at least one player death. As any Helldivers 2 fan well knows, friendly fire is definitely a hazard.

Helldivers 2 continues to be one of the most popular games on Steam, consistently ranking in the top 10 of Steamcharts with hundreds of thousands of concurrent players. In a recent social media Q&A, Arrowhead said that the game may include crossovers with other games and media franchises in the future, but only if they "make sense." Community manager Twinbeard specifically said that the game will specifically not feature Mickey Mouse or lightsabers from Star Wars, so if you were holding out hope for those, sorry for the bad news.

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Bethesda has revealed that the Shattered Space expansion for Starfield is coming in Fall 2024, and that updates to the game's ship-building mechanics are coming soon.

In an interview with Kinda Funny, Bethesda's Todd Howard said that more information about ship building is slated later this week. "This is a separate update. Shattered Space is in the fall, but we have a big update that's coming really soon for Starfield."

Howard also said that Starfield's Creation Kit has already been sent out to creators and more information should be revealed soon. While Howard couldn't announce a launch date for the full release, he assured that the Creation Kit was still an important priority.

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After years of asking, players can now protect their four-legged friends with armor in Minecraft thanks to the Armored Paws update. This is a new way to ensure your wolves are well-protected whenever you take them out on an adventure with you. But to make them, you'll first need to grab some additional items. This guide will detail everything you need to know about making Wolf Armor and how to equip it on them.

How to make Wolf Armor

To make Wolf Armor, the first thing you'll need to do is find an Armadillo. These are passive mobs that tend to spawn in the following biomes:

• Badlands
• Eroded Badlands
• Savanna
• Savanna Plateau
• Windswept Savanna
• Wooded Badlands

Armadillos are crucial for crafting Wolf Armor.

After successfully finding one, you'll need to craft or find a Brush. If you're having a hard time finding them, they can easily be crafted with the following items:

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When Tron: Ares was first announced, it was described as both a standalone sequel and the next chapter for the franchise. However, the film will apparently have a greater link to the past than previously expected. Jeff Bridges--the star of the original Tron from 1982 and its 2010 sequel, Tron: Legacy--has confirmed that he will appear as Kevin Flynn opposite Jared Leto in Tron: Ares.

Via The Playlist, Bridges made the announcement while appearing on the Film Comment podcast. "I’m heading off this Saturday to play a part in the third installment of the Tron story," said Bridges. "I'm excited about that. It's wild. Jared Leto is the star of this third one, and I'm really anxious to work with him, and I've admired his work."

Leto is playing the film's title character, Ares. But so far, none of the other characters have been revealed. Cameron Monaghan, one of the co-stars of the film, recently praised the sequel's advancement in visual effects. That was also something that Bridges touched upon, although he noted that Tron: Ares will be leaning into more practical sets than virtual ones.

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Krafton, the studio behind PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, has revealed a development roadmap and several key features for its upcoming life simulation game InZoi. Though the roadmap does not state when InZoi is scheduled to launch, it does offer a closer look at all the next-level features the The Sims competitor is bringing to the table.

Among the key features shared in the roadmap are cars, group activities, a Karma system, a City Edit mode, and the Studio. According to the video's accompanying press release, Zois--the name for the game's human-like characters--will be able to both drive and ride in cars, with both first- and third-person camera angles available. The video featured a look at some of the flashy vehicles Zois will be able to purchase, as well as what happens when a Zoi decides to run in front of one.

Moving on to something a bit more light-hearted, the developers offered a bit more insight into the game's group activities and relationship mechanics. Based on the video, it seems as if relationships will play out quite similarly to The Sims, with characters able to become friends, love interests, and enemies of other Zois. However, InZoi does implement a unique mechanic with its Karma system, in which a Zoi's past actions influence how their futures pans out and how other Zois treat them.

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Today's ID@Xbox Showcase has revealed Promise Mascot Agency, where players are tasked with playing as a Yakuza legend who was exiled to a job managing different mascots. Elements of driving, cooking, playing card games, and taking baths with your mascots are all important, apparently, to the health of the business.

Mascots include a large piece of crying tofu, a cat dressed for business, and a large pinky toe.

Promise Mascot Agency comes from game developer Ikumi Nakamura known for her work in Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Bayonetta, and Okami, as well as the studio behind 2020 indie darling, Paradise Killer.

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During the ID@Xbox presentation, we got a creepy but intriguing look at Centum, an upcoming point-and-click adventure game scheduled to launch sometime this summer. The game is set to release for Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Centum sees you trying to escape a strange cell, but the announcement trailer hints that there may be more to the story. The environment of your prison shifts and changes, and the Steam page for the game says that you're at the mercy of an unreliable narrator. Though the art style and situation are different, I get big Doki Doki Literature Club and Slay the Princess vibes from the trailer.

Centum does not feature a singular protagonist; rather, you'll guide the ego states of multiple characters and influence how each relate to one another. This, in turn, shapes the story and can lead to one of multiple endings. In addition, the game's Steam page says, "With hidden variables persisting between game runs, each playthrough offers new twists, ensuring that no two experiences are alike."

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This week, X-Men '97 will premiere the first episode of its three-part Season 1 finale, "Tolerance is Extinction." The X-Men have really been put to the test in the inaugural season of this revival series, with one of their own dead and another captured. Thankfully, reinforcements are on the way in the final trailer for X-Men '97, which appears to confirm three new members of the team who will face their ultimate enemy alongside Marvel's iconic mutant heroes.

Warning: the following contains spoilers from the latest episode of X-Men '97 on Disney+. If you haven't seen the installment or don't want to know what happens, stop reading now.

The first new addition to the team shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who has watched this show since the first episode. Sunspot aka Roberto da Costa has been hanging around the X-Mansion and dating Jubilee for several episodes. And although the trailer doesn't show his face, Sunspot finally gets his classic New Mutants costume while standing besides Jubilee at 55 seconds into this trailer.

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While Jackbox Games has provided a lot of wholesome, family-friendly fun in recent years, longtime fans have wondered what a spicier version might look like. During today's ID@Xbox presentation, Jackbox Games announced it's answering the call with the Jackbox Naughty Pack, which will bring "spicy surprises" this summer.

The Jackbox Naughty Pack will include three new games with steamier themes than previously offered--in fact, they will become the first-ever Mature-rated titles in Jackbox history. While no specific details were revealed about the three games, the Jackbox blog post says more details are coming this summer.

The official blog post also notes that the Jackbox Naughty Pack has been requested by fans for a while now, with some actual comments from Jackbox Games's social media included in the post. Some remarked that they "only ever play with adults (often when we’re drinking) so an [adult content] version is a FANTASTIC idea," while others saying they didn't realize Jackbox was a family game to begin with, and that they've "been playing it wrong."

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Survival game Palworld, the Pokemon-with-guns open-world title that exploded onto the scene earlier this year because it lets you shoot cartoon animals with AK-47s, has new content on the way. There are more cute animals headed into the game, and you'll be able to shoot them, wail on them, and roast them with flamethrowers to your heart's content this summer.

Developer Pocket Pair released a trailer showing off a few new additions to Palworld during the 2024 ID@Xbox Showcase. Though the trailer is a bit cryptic about exactly what new content is coming to the game, it was clear about one thing: new pals, the animals you can catch and recruit that can aid you in battle or help you build up your homestead.

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The next game from Don't Nod, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, received a fresh new trailer at the ID@Xbox Showcase. As we've come to expect from the studio, the new trailer was packed with style and hinted at mysteries coming to its narrative adventure.

The "Lo-fi" trailer had imagery recalling a 1990s VHS--the date stamp on the camcorder shows June 1, 1995, to be precise. It's set to a nice Dreampop soundtrack. The very end of the video teases a possible supernatural element, which wouldn't exactly be surprising given the pedigree, but there's still a lot of mystery to the game.

Don't Nod is mostly known for its trailblazing narrative adventure games like Life is Strange and Tell Me Why, along with last year's Jusant. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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Toymaker JAKKS Pacific has recalled roughly 17,500 of its Mario Kart Ride-On Racers due to an issue with the car's acceleration pedal, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. When the battery-powered kiddie-car's acceleration pedal is clogged with debris like dirt and leaves, it can become stuck, preventing the car's young drivers from safely stopping the vehicle.

According to the CPSC website, "The firm has received 65 reports of incidents of debris-clogged pedals sticking, of which 15 of the vehicles crashed into permanent structures with one minor injury, a chafed hand."

The kid-sized, Power Wheels-esque cars first launched in October 2022, and retail for $400 USD. The CPSC has stated that Ride-On Racers that are currently being sold do not have the acceleration pedal defect, and are safe to drive. The following models are included in the recall:

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Daniel Pemberton's energetic score for 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse led to a national concert tour for the film. Pemberton also returned for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, which currently has a concert tour in the United Kingdom. However, fans in the US won't be left out. Via The Hollywood Reporter, Pemberton has revealed that the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert tour is launching its American run this fall.

"I always thought it’d be impossible to do live, because they jump between so many different ideas and genres," Pemberton told THR. "But a long time ago, I did a couple of cues at a one-off film music festival, and I was really surprised at how effective it worked. So that got my brain thinking about trying to do the whole film live, and we did a couple of tests that went down phenomenally."

Pemberton noted that he won't be on hand for every appearance in the concert tour's 50-plus dates in the United States. But he will try to be present for at least a few.

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Alan Wake 2 only came out a few months ago, but it seems that developer Remedy Entertainment's next game is in the final stages of development. However, if you were hoping it'd be Control 2, we've got bad news--that one's probably more than a year off, if not more.

A recent financial report from Remedy stated that Control spin-off Codename Condor is in "full production," which the company defines as "the final development stage before a game is launched." It also states that "wide internal playtests" have found the core loop of the project to be "engaging" and that it "brings a unique Remedy angle to the genre." Remedy's own site calls Condor a multiplayer spin-off of Control, but other details are thin on the ground.

The report further notes that Control 2 (formerly known as Heron) is late in the proof-of-concept stage, while the Max Payne 1 & 2 remake announced in 2022 is in what Remedy calls the "production readiness" stage, with that project moving into full production in the second quarter of 2024. No release dates for any of these projects are mentioned.

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The Boy and the Heron is the newest film from the vaunted Studio Ghibli. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the animated movie arrived stateside last December--and if you're looking to add it to your movie collection, you'll be glad to hear that The Boy and the Heron Blu-ray preorders are now available at Amazon. Three different versions are up for grabs, including a fancy 4K steelbook edition. The steelbook matches the aesthetics of previous Studio Ghibli limited-edition releases, but unlike the vast majority of its predecessors, The Boy and the Heron is a 4K Blu-ray instead of a 1080p Blu-ray.

Everything related to Studio Ghibli is always popular, so if you're looking to get your hands on any version of the film, we'd recommend preordering soon, as there's a good chance they'll sell out ahead of their summer launch date.

The Boy and the Heron 4K Steelbook Edition $45

The 4K UHD Blu-ray with steelbook is available to preorder for $45 at Amazon. For $40, you can get the 4K Blu-ray without the steelbook. Both 4K editions come with standard Blu-ray discs, too. Alternatively, you can preorder The Boy and the Heron on standard Blu-ray for $35. This version contains a DVD version of the film, too.

All three versions include heaps of bonus features, such as feature-length storyboards, interviews with team members, and more. All three launch on July 9.

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As for the full list of special features, here's what you'll get.

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Embark Studios has announced that it is adding a new limited-time mode to The Finals on May 2.

The new mode is called Terminal Attack, and it's a 5v5 tactical affair where two teams face off against each other. The attacking side must deliver a decryption key to a terminal and deposit cash, while the defending side must protect the terminal in a best-of-seven-rounds showdown, with no respawning during each round. Health regeneration is limited, Both healing beams and defibrillators are disabled.

This isn't the first limited-time event The Finals has had. Back in January, the 1.6.0 update introduced the Steal the Spotlight event. Here, players loaded into a night map with a predetermined build and loadout in order to get past a series of tripwires and turrets defending the station.

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The upcoming Tron sequel, Tron: Ares, is still shrouded in secrecy--so much so that there hasn't even been a teaser trailer yet. Former Gotham star Cameron Monaghan--who has also lent his voice and likeness to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Jedi: Fallen Order--has a co-starring role in the film opposite Jared Leto, who will portray the title character, Ares. Via Collider, Monaghan revealed why he felt drawn to the franchise after seeing the 1982 original film and its 2010 sequel, Tron: Legacy.

"I think I first saw the first Tron on a plane when I was younger," recalled Monaghan. "It was an international flight. I remember watching the original, and I thought it was from the '90s or something, because it was pretty amazing how a movie from that era could look that amazing, and utilizing computers the way they did."

"Then I went to the Tron: Legacy premiere when I was 16 years old, and had just done my first movie for Disney at the time," added Monaghan. "So, that was really cool getting to go to the El Capitan Theater in LA and seeing that on a big screen... That's a movie that, I think, has now grown a cult fandom, in a similar way that the original Tron did as well, where people thought it was very technologically cool but it's continued to grow... So I like that those movies have a number of years of separation between them. They don't come out very often, and every time they do, they show a new era of technology and filmmaking."

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The Fallout TV series is an unequivocal hit, earning positive reviews from critics and pulling in millions of viewers since launching on April 10. And, much like the games it's based on, the Fallout TV series was accompanied by an impressive score, featuring hits from Nat King Cole, The Ink Spots, and other iconic artists. If you found yourself tapping your feet to the music, you might want to consider preordering the Fallout Original Amazon Series Soundtrack, which arrives on June 14 and features two gorgeous vinyl records along with a few collectibles.

The Fallout soundtrack is following a common theme for anything Fallout-related right now. Just as the games have seen a huge resurgence in popularity, the soundtrack has actually passed Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department on Amazon's CDs and Vinyls charts. We're not sure what the formula is for Amazon's bestseller charts, but at least for a brief moment in time, Fallout has surpassed Taylor Swift, which just speaks to Fallout's success.

Fallout Original Amazon Series Soundtrack $30

The Fallout Original Amazon Series Soundtrack includes 21 tracks across two discs. The vinyl themselves are works of art, offered in vibrant shades of yellow and blue. They also come with inserts and sleeves featuring Lucy (Ella Purnell) and The Ghoul (Walton Goggins), as well as a picture of The Brotherhood of Steel on the interior of the sleeve. Beyond the vinyl, you'll get a free MP3 version of the album for digital use.

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Not interested in the vinyl? You can pick up just the MP3 version for $9.49. The album can also be found on Amazon Music, which costs $10 per month and gives you access to millions of songs beyond the Fallout soundtrack.

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Amazon has a tremendous deal on The James Bond Collection on Blu-ray. For a limited time, you can get the 24-film Blu-ray box set for only $51.19, which is over 50% off its $115 list price. Every Bond film except for No Time to Die is included in this collection. That said, there is a fantastic "No Time to Die" deal available, too. The 648-page James Bond Archives is discounted to only $60 at Amazon, down from $100. The James Bond Archives pulls back the curtain on the legendary franchise and is a very cool (and gorgeous) hardcover book that longtime fans will appreciate.

Back to the Blu-ray collection: Amazon's box set deal is actually in response to Target's offer. If Amazon sells out, just know you can also snag the collection for the same price at Target. The James Bond Collection is just one of a bunch of Blu-ray box set offers at Target. Another notable offer is the four-film John Wick collection for only $20.47.

The James Bond Collection

$51.19 (was $115)

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The James Bond Collection at this price breaks down to about $2.13 per movie, which is quite the deal. The collection comes in a white box with images of all six of the men who have portrayed the iconic character over its 50-year run.

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