Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate News
July2020
News Capcom Says "No" To Monster Hunter World On Nintendo Switch (Again)
But something else might be in the pipeline
One game a lot of people would really like to be able to play on Switch is Monster Hunter World. Capcom has already explained how the game was built ground-up for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but that hasn't stopped the question from popping up at least once a year on average. Most recently, at the...
March2020
Video The Best Switch Games To Play When You Can't Leave The House
Because it's raining outside
When you can't go outside what should you do? Play video games, of course! Our lovely senior video producer Alex Olney has been indoors a little more regularly than usual as of late, and to help pass the time he's decided to put together a video of the best Nintendo Switch games to play in this situation. Games like...
November2019
News Get The Black Friday Feeling Early With The Switch eShop Cyber Deals Sale
Starts Friday in Europe, over 150 digital discounts
With Black Friday looming upon us, Nintendo has announced its Cyber Deals sale for 2019 and it looks to feature some choice cuts from the Switch's considerable library. We've already seen Nintendo's North American Black Friday sales plans and now Europe is getting in on the action. Over 150 games,...
March2019
News Capcom Celebrates 15th Anniversary Of Monster Hunter With Epic Video Feature
That's a lot of monster slaying
Can you believe it? We've been hunting monsters for 15 years now. No, we're not talking about the Pokémon series, we mean Capcom's insanely addictive franchise Monster Hunter. Since 2004, the Japanese publisher and developer has been churning out new entries year after year, and yet somehow each one has sold an...
February2019
News Monster Hunter Generations Hits 3 Million Sales Across Switch And 3DS
Lucrative Switch numbers still dwarfed by Monster Hunter: World
As you may or may not be aware, Capcom keeps a tally of all its million-sellers called the 'Platinum' list. It covers all platforms and, right now, it's up to 87 titles (although, confusingly, Capcom's own description states that it has over 100 million-selling games) stretching from...
News Live-Action Movie Based On Capcom's Monster Hunter Series Arrives Next September
From the creator of the Resident Evil movies
Live-action movies based on popular video game series are all the rage right now. Capcom had quite the headstart in Hollywood with the success of the Resident Evil franchise and now it's moving onto Monster Hunter. If you've been wondering when this
November2018
News Check Out Thai Martial Artist Tony Jaa In Capcom's Upcoming Monster Hunter Movie
Could probably bring down a beast with his fists
Whether you're open to the idea of it or not, a live-action movie based on Capcom's insanely popular video game franchise Monster Hunter is currently in the works. So far we've got glimpses of multiple characters from the movie and even some
October2018
Highest Q2 income in company history
Capcom has today released its latest financial results, with the company's latest and greatest titles resulting in the highest operating income at the end of a second quarter in company history. The report shows the collective successes of Capcom's video game development, arcade operations, amusement equipments,...
News Monster Hunter Movie's Milla Jovovich Shares New On-Set Photo To Reassure "Worried" Fans
More pics to come
Last week brought with it our first glimpse of the upcoming Monster Hunter movie tie-in, with an image of one of the central characters, Sergeant Marshall (played by Diego Boneta), being shared alongside a handful of plot details. To say that the initial reception was concerned would be putting it mildly, despite the fact that his...
News Try Not To Get Too Angry At The First 'Hero' Shot From The Upcoming Monster Hunter Movie
It's not as bad as it seems, honest
We're getting a Monster Hunter live-action movie soon - and if you have any experience of movies based on popular video games, that sentence should fill you with a sense of trepidation. The process of transforming games into films hasn't been a smooth one for many projects - Street Fighter,
News Capcom Confirms That Monster Hunter's Live-Action Movie Adaptation Is Definitely Going Ahead
From the man behind Resident Evil
The Monster Hunter series will be receiving a live-action movie adaptation, Capcom has confirmed. The idea of a Monster Hunter movie taking shape in one way or another has actually been circulating for some time now; back in 2012, British director and producer Paul W.S. Anderson revealed that a film conversion was...
September2018
News Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Hunts Down A Ninth Place Spot In The UK Charts
Pretty quiet elsewhere
UK gaming chart statistics are now in for the week ending 1st September, revealing that Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate has debuted at number nine. F1 2018 has managed to keep hold of the number one spot - a position it acquired during its first week on sale last week - holding off the challenge of this week's major new...
Video What Monster Hunter Gubbins Have Capcom Sent Us?
A box of delights
As long as YouTube videos have been the behemoth of entertainment that they are, videos of people opening boxes full of stuff has undeniably been the zenith of perfection through this particular artistic medium. The smell of the tape, the thrill of that first flap swinging open to birth its sweet contents; yes, there's nothing like...
Soapbox Why I Prefer Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate To World
Function over form?
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In this piece, guides editor Glen outlines why he's in love with Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, despite the allure of the next-gen 'MonHun' experience on other formats... My...
August2018
Feature The Bloodthirsty History Of Monster Hunter, From PlayStation To Switch
In the hunt for knowledge?
Monster Hunter is Capcom’s second-best-selling video game franchise. It’s bigger than Street Fighter, it’s bigger than Devil May Cry, and it’s bigger than Mega Man. However, Monster Hunter has had a rocky road leading up to the monumental success of Monster Hunter: World earlier this year, and most recently, the...
Little monsters
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, like every Monster Hunter before it, is all about, well, hunting monsters. You head out into the beautiful world, hit massive monsters with bigger swords, carve them up into parts, and craft yourself some nice new gear. Then, you do it all over again until there are no monsters left to beat...
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Agnaktor: Also known as fire-pike wyverns, Agnaktor use their tough beaks and great strength to burrow effortlessy through rock, and can even burrow into ceilings. Their hardened-lava armor becomes even harder when cooled forming an almost impenetrable armor. Appearance Carves Drops Capture Break Agnaktor...
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Malfestio: A bird wyvern which is most at home in the dark. It catches prey with its wings and talons. Its pivoting neck is characteristic, and it's worth a look to see it turned completely around to look behind itself. Scales in its wings can scatter a pollen that can cause confuse its foes...
Monster Tracker
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, like every Monster Hunter before it, is all about, well, hunting monsters. You head out into the beautiful world, hit massive monsters with bigger swords, carve them up into parts, and craft yourself some nice new gear. Then, you do it all over again until there are no monsters left to beat...
Complete materials list
Thunderlord Zinogre: A Zinogre robed in lightning: the King of the Thunder Wolves is a legend. "With one howl, the heavens loose a thousand flashes, and ten thousand peals of thunder. Approach it not, anger it not -- for the wrath of the 'Thunderlord' shows no mercy." Requires special permission to hunt...
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Gold Rathian: A rare variant of Rathian with a beautiful golden body reminiscent of the moon. Little is known about their behavior or physiology -- including the source of their rich golden sheen. Appearance Carves Drops Capture Break Low: Flame Sac Gold Rathian Scale+ Gold Rathian Carapace Rathian Spike Rath...
Nintendo Download 30th August (Europe)
Monster Hunter! de Blob 2! Into the Breach!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Monster Hunter Generations...
Video How to Get Started in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
New players, form an orderly queue
As wonderful a series as Monster Hunter is, there's no doubt that it's not something you can just hop into and pick up in five minutes like Super Mario Bros.. It's a very dense and complex affair which aids in its charm, but it can be supremely annoying and imposing for new hunters just starting out, and Monster...
Guide How to Transfer Save Data From Monster Hunter Generations 3DS to MHGU Switch
Back in the hunt
If you're a Monster Hunter veteran, you've likely clocked up hundreds of hours of slaying on your 3DS over the years. With the launch of Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate on Switch – and the promise of fancier visuals, better controls, and even more content – the allure will probably be too much for you to get stuck in for a...
Guide Call Off The Hunt, We've Found The Best Monster Hunter Merch
All the materials you need
Now that Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate has finally been released on the Switch in the West, there has never been a better time to show your love of Capcom's epic franchise than by buying loads of related merchandise. There is a staggering array of Monster Hunter related goods out there, from Funko Pop...
Guide Getting Started With Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate on Nintendo Switch
Hunt a Monster
Getting started with a Monster Hunter can be a pretty daunting experience, even for the most hardened of gamers. You're just sort of plonked into this weird world of talking cats, dinosaurs, and oversized weapons and expected to get on with it. Often even the tutorials don't suffice to explain just what the heck is going on. But...
Feature Big In Japan - Investigating The Phenomenon That Is Monster Hunter
Our quest for merch, meals and more on the streets of Tokyo
The popularity of the Monster Hunter series has been spearheaded globally this year by the incredible success of Monster Hunter: World and the release of Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate on Nintendo Switch. Even with competition from other franchises like Pokémon,
Video Playing the Long Hunt in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
Cosy up with a Cephalos
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is finally here on Nintendo Switch in all its more-comfortable-for-big-hands-than-a-3DS glory, and we've been enjoying it immensely if you take our review as anything to go by. Here's a clue: you should. If you want to have a closer look at how the game works if you're still a little bit...
Nintendo Download 23rd August (North America)
Monster Hunter, Blade Strangers and Little Dragons Café!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch retail: Monster...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 18th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another weekend is well and truly upon us, so what better time to discuss our weekend gaming plans - and then actually go and play them, of course! This time around, we've got RPGs, whacky minigame collections, older classics, retro goodness, and more, but what about you? Read through the Nintendo Life team's...
Nintendo Download 16th August (Europe)
State of Mind, 2064: Read Only Memories and a Vegas Party!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch - New Releases: State of...
News Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Is Getting A Free Demo On Switch Tomorrow
Try it out for yourself
With Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate's western Switch release date rapidly approaching, Capcom has announced that it will be offering a free demo for those eager enough to get stuck into the action early. The best news? It's available tomorrow. No extra details were shared about the demo - such as all of the lovely...
Video Get a First Look at Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Running on Nintendo Switch
In English!
Whilst Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate has sort of existed for a while in the form of Monster Hunter XX in Japan, it's not until this version that the average English-speaking Switch owner could play the game and understand it at the same time. Although the gameplay is essentially identical to the Japanese version, we still...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For August And September
It's almost Monster Hunter time!
Wow, the year is passing by quickly and the Nintendo Switch library seems to get better with each passing month. July saw the release of the rather lovely Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Octopath Traveler, two really great games which hopefully a large proportion of you were able to pick up. So, what's...
July2018
News Dress Up As Link When Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Arrives On Switch This August
Doing the DLC rounds
Following yesterday’s announcement The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would crossover with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Capcom has now confirmed its own Breath of the Wild DLC for Monster Hunter XX will be made available in the western version of the title -
News You Can Pre-Order Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate On Switch From The Nintendo UK Store Now
Monster deal!
If you're keen to get your hands on Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate then you'll be pleased to learn that pre-orders have just gone live on the Nintendo UK Store. Not only can you lay down some cash to secure your copy of the game - which launches on August 28th - but you can also show your love for the series by buying lumps...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For July And August
Ready to track some treasure?
We're in the middle of a Summer heatwave and it's been an amazing year for the Nintendo Switch so far. June saw the release of Mario Tennis Aces, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. It's all hotting up now! So, what's on the horizon
June2018
News Switch May Be Getting An Exclusive Monster Hunter Game As Well As Generations Ultimate
Monster Hunter World just not possible, though
We already know that Switch is getting Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate this year, with an August 28th launch date giving Nintendo's console another AAA release for the holiday season. However, it would seem that Capcom may have plans to release another entry in the Monster Hunter...
Talking Point What Do You Want To See From Nintendo At E3 2018?
We predict... some predictions
With E3 2018 set to kick off this weekend with the showcases from many of the big publishers and platformer holders in the video game industry, we thought it was high time we cooked up a fresh batch of predictions. Team Nintendo Life has gathered together its collective hopes and dreams for the show - some realistic,...
May2018
Video Discussing What Took Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate So Long to Come to the West
Slaying monsters in HD... in English!
The news dropped recently that Monster Hunter XX is dropping on Nintendo Switch in the West in the form of Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate; a borderline direct port of the 3DS version to guarantee compatibility. It's lovely news and no mistake, but why did it take Capcom so long to make the decision? We...
News Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Hits Switch This August
Monster Hunter XX finally comes to the west
After storming sales in Japan, Monster Hunter XX is finally coming to the west in the form of Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. The sequel to the 3DS title Monster Hunter Generations, the game will launch as a Switch system exclusive in European and North America on August
