Tag: Monster Hunter
Feature Best Monster Hunter Games Of All Time
What's that coming over the hill?
What's the best Monster Hunter of all time? In a series where half of the titles have the word 'Ultimate' fixed on the end, it can be a difficult decision to make. We're not averse to difficult decisions though, so have taken it upon ourselves to rank every single Monster Hunter game (yes, even the non-Nintendo...
News First Footage Of Milla Jovovich's Monster Hunter Movie Breaks Cover
At least the monsters are looking good, right?
Remember that Monster Hunter movie we told you about a while back? Well, it hasn't gone away, no matter how much you wished it. In fact, early footage from the flick has surfaced online thanks to the fact that it was recently shown at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The very short teaser...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
News New Smash Bros. Ultimate Assist Trophies Include Shovel Knight And Monster Hunter's Rathalos
Knuckles! Zero! Krystal! The Moon?!
Nintendo has revealed a bunch of new Assist Trophies for the forthcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Switch, which is due to launch later this year. The big news here is that Rathalos from the Monster Hunter series will be joining the game not only as an Assist Trophy but as a boss character as well - a...
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...
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...
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...
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
News The Studio That Ported Skyrim To Switch Wants To Tackle Monster Hunter World Next
"Give us a shot & we won’t let you down"
Capcom's been pretty clear (on more than one occasion) about the fact that Monster Hunter World is aimed at consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One, and is unlikely to ever be ported to the Switch. The company's stance hasn't changed in the recent months, despite many
News Look, Capcom Knows You Really Want Monster Hunter World On Switch
"We’re aware of that request"
Jeez, you guys. Can you, like, stop with all this "when is Monster Hunter World coming to Switch?" nonsense for just one second? Poor old Capcom's sick to death of hearing about how much you want it on Nintendo's machine, OK? And who came blame Capcom, right? Monster Hunter World has been a complete and...
Soapbox Monster Hunter World Has Claimed Its Prize, But Capcom Shouldn't Forget Nintendo
3DS helped make the series what it is today
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 today's article, editor Dom argues that Monster Hunter World needed to leave Nintendo behind to make a different success of itself, but that the wider...
News Capcom Explains (Again) Why Monster Hunter World Isn't Coming To Switch
"We don’t have any plans for the Switch at the moment"
Monster Hunter World is shaping up to be pretty special indeed, but for Nintendo fans missing out on this blockbuster title it's something of a sore point - especially when you consider how the 3DS iterations of the series did so much to expand its core audience. Well all know that the game...
Editorial Trying to Play Monster Hunter XX in Japanese on the Nintendo Switch
When the World beta isn't an option
It's fair to say that a group of Switch gamers are rather annoyed at Capcom, even as the company has recently reversed course from minimal support to offering more backing for the popular system. Many are likely Monster Hunter fans that have been used to the series gracing Nintendo hardware and now face a harsh...
News Monster Hunter XX On Switch Helps Capcom Post Impressive Growth
Title shows "stalwart performance"
Monster Hunter XX on Switch may be seen by some fans as something of a lazy port of an old title by Capcom - especially when you consider that the swanky new Monster Hunter: World is coming to PS4 and Xbox One in the near future - but it has helped the publisher to another bumper year. Net sales for the six...
News Don't Hold Your Breath For Monster Hunter: World On Switch
"We want to deliver the perfectly adapted game for the hardware"
Monster Hunter: World sees the famous series return to domestic consoles for the first time in quite a while, and is considered by many to be Capcom's big push to make the franchise a AAA proposition all over the globe, not just in Japan. However, the game's impending release on...
News Monster Hunter Stories x The Legend of Zelda Free DLC is Live This Week
Epona joins the fight
The Monster Hunter games on Nintendo hardware have always been generous with regular and tempting free DLC, often in the form of outfits and weapons that can be unlocked. Monster Hunter Stories is no different, and when it was released in Japan its Legend of Zelda crossover content was particularly eye-catching...
Video Monster Hunter Stories Is The Perfect Primer For The Full Series
Ideal for newcomers
Monster Hunter Stories is out now, and some of you may be wondering if it's worth your time. We've got somebody beavering away at the full review as we speak, but in the meantime our video expert Alex Olney has spent a little time with it - and he's come away pleasantly surprised at how it serves as a more gentle tutorial to the...
News Switch Hardware Sales Climb Again as Monster Hunter XX Arrives in Japan
The new MH doesn't scale the heights of predecessors, however
In the madness of prepping for the Nindies Showcase yesterday we skipped by the Media Create Japanese chart results, but by popular(ish) demand here they are. The big software arrival of the week was Monster Hunter XX on Nintendo Switch, but though it hit number one it...
Video Digital Foundry Compares Monster Hunter XX on Switch and 3DS
Not just a resolution bump
A little over a week ago we shared a video comparing Monster Hunter XX on Switch and 3DS, with the demo from the Japanese eShop allowing for a direct look. Naturally the jump in hardware was very apparent. Now Digital Foundry has given its take on how the new version compares to the portable original - check it...
Talking Point Capcom, the Nintendo Switch and Gaming Business Realities
Sometimes Capcom and Nintendo are close partners, but not always
At the moment some Switch aficionados are a little baffled and frustrated with Capcom. There are multiple reason for this, but Monster Hunter: World (coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC) is arguably top of the list. Capcom has only shown limited support for the Switch so far, with a...
News Capcom Reveals Ultra Street Fighter II Sales Figures, Is Still "Evaluating" Switch Support
"The Nintendo Switch seems to be doing very well"
Capcom has already stated that it is pleased with the way Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers has performed on Switch, but in the company's officially-translated first-quarter financial results conference call Q&A summary, it has given
News Join The Hunt With Monster Hunter Stories' Latest Western Trailer
Not long to go now...
Capcom certainly took its sweet time, but the Japanese veteran is finally bringing Monster Hunter Stories to the west this September. The spin-off title is shaping up to be quite a spectacle for fans of the series, and in order to maintain anticipation, Nintendo has just published a new trailer. Along with the video it's...
News Monster Hunter Stories Will Roar Onto 3DS in Europe on 8th September
The wait will finally end
Capcom and the Monster Hunter series are touchy subjects right now for Nintendo fans, but there is now a firm release date for the next 3DS title in the IP in Europe. As part of a press release outlining 3DS titles coming this year, Nintendo of Europe confirmed a release date of 8th September for Monster Hunter Stories;...
News Monster Hunter: World Confirmed for Rival Platforms, is Skipping Nintendo Switch
A shift in focus or just part of the story?
During Sony's E3 press conference Capcom's eagerly awaited Monster Hunter: World was finally announced. This entry in the series isn't coming to Nintendo Switch, however; it's scheduled for launch on the PS4 and Xbox One in early 2018 with a PC release to follow at a later date. Given that a port of...
Video Here's Capcom TV's Gameplay Footage of Monster Hunter XX on Nintendo Switch
Don't worry, you can skip the 2 hours 11 minutes of build-up
Earlier today Capcom TV's latest livestream was focused on Monster Hunter, and as it popped up on this scribe's YouTube feed we set up a random live blog to watch the promised gameplay of Monster Hunter XX on Nintendo Switch. Eventually there was some fresh gameplay, which looked...
Random Capcom France Monster Hunter 'Costume' Tease Confuses Eager Fans
The perils of hype
E3 isn't far away, and it's worth remembering that companies often use the build-up to the LA extravaganza to make big announcements. Capcom, seemingly unaware of how the internet works, chose good timing for what seems like an ultimately underwhelming Monster Hunter tease. Capcom France has posted a teaser video (via MHKogath)...
News Here's A Closer Look At The Monster Hunter XX Switch Bundle You Can't Own
Plus a look at the Monster Hunter Switch console design
You can't own the Monster Hunter XX Nintendo Switch Ver. Pack because pre-orders have sold out in Japan already, but just in case you were wondering what the packaging looks like, feast your eyes: The pack includes the Switch console, a copy of Monster Hunter XX and a dock with a unique...
News Monster Hunter XX Switch Ver. Special Pack Sells Out In 100 Minutes
Try to look surprised
Remember that amazing Monster Hunter XX Nintendo Switch Ver. Special Pack we told you about the other day? It recently went up for sale on Capcom's "e-Capcom" online store, where it promptly sold out in around one hour and forty minutes. The pack contains all of the usual Switch gear and a copy of the game, but what...
News Capcom Unleashes Debut Trailer and Details on Monster Hunter XX for Nintendo Switch
Includes save transfer and cross-play with 3DS version
Capcom promised details on Monster Hunter XX for Nintendo Switch during its Monster Hunter Championship 2017 event, and thankfully it delivered. The company unveiled a lot of details and a tasty extended trailer, while also confirming that the game will arrive in Japan on 25th August. The...
Editorial Monster Hunter and Nintendo Switch Are a Match Made in Heaven
Rarely do platform and game match so perfectly
While we don't yet know whether Capcom and Nintendo are continuing the relationship of 'main' series entries being exclusive to the big N's hardware with the inevitable Monster Hunter 5 (other systems do have alternatives and spin-offs), fans of the series have something to be thrilled about with...
News Capcom Is Bringing Monster Hunter XX to the Switch
Let the hunt begin!
Monster Hunter is a series that—in its early days—seemed to be something of a niche and relatively minor franchise in the bigger picture. But, starting with Monster Hunter Tri, the series transitioned to Nintendo hardware, and later found big success on the 3DS. It was a foregone conclusion that the series would be making its...
News Nintendo Switch Sales Remain Strong in Japan
Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) also maintains momentum
The weekly Japanese chart results are out to remind us that it's the middle of the week, and it's been a quiet period in the country. That said, the lack of change hasn't been too negative for Nintendo. Starting with software, no new releases have performed particularly well, leaving Switch...
News Monster Hunter Stories is Coming to the West
Spin a yarn this Fall
Today Nintendo and Capcom announced Monster Hunter Stories would be releasing in Europe and the US this Fall. Stories released in Japan last October to critical acclaim, as is expected for nearly any release in the franchise in its native country. Monster Hunter enjoys a smaller, but equally loyal following in the West. That...
News Mario Sports Superstars Has Modest Japanese Launch as Nintendo Switch Tops Hardware Chart
Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) still leads software
It's the middle of the week, which means we have the Media Create chart results out of Japan showing the top-selling games and systems in the country. There are a few new releases across various systems, though nothing has changed in the number one spots. Starting with software we still have...
News Nintendo Switch and New 3DS XL Lead in Japan as Monster Hunter XX Arrives
Super Bomberman R squeaks past 50,000 sales, too
It's Media Create results time, in which we see what's hot and not in the Japanese market. A major 3DS release from Capcom predictably storms to the top, while it's a happy 1-2 for Nintendo in the hardware stakes. Monster Hunter XX (Double Cross) - also known as 'that new iteration that probably...
