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Tuesday12th Mar 2024
News Monster Hunter World Has Now Sold a Staggering 25 Million Copies
Worldwide
Monster Hunter World has long held the record as the best selling game Capcom has ever released, and the numbers just keep going up. Now six years old, the action RPG has topped 25 million sales — which is very much in mega hit territory. It's a figure that most games couldn't even dream of approaching, and just goes to show how far the...
Monday8th Jan 2024
News Monster Hunter World Enjoys Massive Popularity Surge Following Wilds Reveal
Worldwide
Monster Hunter World is currently enjoying one of the most popular periods of its life, despite being almost six years old. The action RPG's active player numbers have skyrocketed over the last few weeks, with sites like Steam Charts suggesting it hasn't been this huge since the release of Iceborne — the game's only expansion — in...
Saturday13th Aug 2022
Random Have Nightmares About Rajang with This $200 Monster Hunter Pillow
Bodied pillow
Rajang, the often terrifying ape-like beast from Monster Hunter, now exists in official pillow form. Capcom is selling the 90cm by 70cm item through its Japanese merchandise store, and it'll set you back 26,400 yen, which is about $200 or £165, when it releases on the 9th February 2023. The pillow's 15cm thick, so it's likely got a...
Tuesday19th Oct 2021
News Monster Hunter World Sales Break 20 Million
It's a monster
Capcom's best selling game ever continues to be an absolute juggernaut. Monster Hunter World has now shipped and sold over 20 million copies, which is very, very impressive. In August 2020, the Japanese publisher revealed that World had hit 16 million units sold, so the game's managed an additional 4 million sales in just over a year...
Monday3rd Aug 2020
News Monster Hunter: World Has Been, Well, a Monstrous Hit
Sales keep soaring
All the way back when Capcom announced Monster Hunter: World for the PlayStation 4, there was some scepticism aimed at the Japanese publisher’s scaly executives for bringing the brand to console and PC as opposed to portables where the series had previously proved popular. Fortunately, the success of the decision can no longer...
Wednesday18th Mar 2020
News Japanese PS Plus Members Got a Far Better Free Game Than Sonic Forces
How lucky!?
If you weren't too happy about getting Sonic Forces for free with your PlayStation Plus subscription this month, look away now. Those residing in Japan and southeast Asia have been given Monster Hunter: World as part of their membership throughout March and April, making us extremely jealous in the process. What's more, subscribers get...
Friday24th Jan 2020
News Monster Hunter World's Weird and Wonderful Grand Appreciation Fest Is Now Live on PS4
Happy Birthday
Monster Hunter World's latest limited time event, the Grand Appreciation Fest, is now live on PlayStation 4, although it's worth noting that you'll need Iceborne in order to experience the event to its fullest. Celebrating the second anniversary of the game's release, you can take on a number of new quests and forge some weird weapons...
Friday22nd Nov 2019
News Monster Hunter and Horizon Cross Paths Once Again in Today's Iceborne Update on PS4
Into the Frozen Wilds
Horizon: Zero Dawn and Monster Hunter: World are pretty different games, but they both have one thing in common -- huge, exciting battles against gigantic creatures. It's no wonder that Aloy is returning to Capcom's best-slaying RPG in a brand new crossover event. From today, Iceborne players will be able to play a brand new...
Monday7th Oct 2019
News Monster Hunter: World Smashes Through 14 Million Copies Sold
The hunt continues
Capcom's best selling game ever continues to be a huge success for the Japanese publisher. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne launched last month and it's managed to move at least 2.5 million copies, but the expansion's arrival also seems to have had a positive impact on sales of Monster Hunter: World. The base release has now broken...
Thursday11th Jul 2019
Beastly
It's time for another Monster Hunter World: Iceborne info blowout. A brand new trailer for the upcoming expansion (which we've embedded above) unveils Glavenus, a returning beast and proud owner of the most fearsome tail in Monster Hunter. The trailer also shows the all-new especially-cosy-looking gathering hub, and introduces subspecies...
Friday5th Jul 2019
News Ditching Handhelds Was the Key to Monster Hunter World's Massive Success
Plus a worldwide launch
Monster Hunter World has been a gigantic success for Capcom. The publisher's best selling game ever, the action role-playing title blew away expectations when it launched back in January of last year -- our own included. But how did Capcom create such a huge hit? What did it do differently with World that made the game...
Thursday4th Jul 2019
The hunt continues
We're pretty sure Capcom's at least hinted at this before, but here's confirmation anyway: Monster Hunter World: Iceborne will be Monster Hunter World's first and last expansion. During a rather humorous interview with Game Informer, producer Ryozo Tsujimoto says that "Iceborne basically completes Monster Hunter World, so it will...
Wednesday3rd Jul 2019
News The Deadly Barioth Returns in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
Fangtastic
Game Informer's August cover has been revealed, with the publication going in-depth on Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. The first scoop comes in the form of exclusive gameplay from the upcoming expansion, which we've embedded above. As you can see, the fearsome Barioth is back -- a fast and ferocious beast that was first introduced in...
Friday28th Jun 2019
Reminder Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Beta Is Open to Everyone on PS4 This Weekend
Monstrous
Just a swift reminder from us: the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne beta is live again on PlayStation 4 this weekend. The beta was only available to PlayStation Plus subscribers last weekend, but this time around, it's open to everyone. All you have to do is head over to the PlayStation Store and get it downloaded -- it's happening right...
Friday21st Jun 2019
Reminder The Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Beta for PS Plus Members Starts Today
Get ready, hunters
Grab your whetstones and put on a jacket: it's time for the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne beta test on PlayStation 4. This network test lets hunters get an early peek at what the wintry expansion has in store, and it all gets started today. Here are the times the beta will start: Friday 21st June 2019 <time...
Tuesday18th Jun 2019
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Hunts Down a PS4 Beta Later This Month
Plus a lengthy overview trailer
Attention, hunters! Monster Hunter: World is getting a huge expansion in September, but you'll be able to check out what Iceborne has to offer much sooner than that. On PlayStation 4, Capcom is hosting a beta test for the wintry add-on, and there's not long to wait at all. In fact, there are two chances to check out...
Tuesday4th Jun 2019
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Screenshots Show the Mighty Tigrex and More
He's back
Following on from the fantastic story trailer for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Capcom has released a horde of superb screenshots. Featuring the beasts that you'll be battling when the expansion hits this September, we get an early glimpse of monsters new and old. And yes, Tigrex is back, baby! But it's not just about fresh meat. As...
News Stunning Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Story Trailer Brings the Hype
Wrap up warm
Yeah, that Monster Hunter World: Iceborne hype is really starting to flow now. Off the back off 14 short but very sweet weapon trailers, Capcom has released an all-new story trailer ahead of the expansion's launch in September. The video shows off new monsters, a select few story beats, and generally just does a fantastic job of getting...
Monday3rd Jun 2019
News All Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Weapon Changes and Improvements Trailers
They're all here
After a week of non-stop uploading, Capcom has finished posting all of its short weapon trailers for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, the game's upcoming expansion that's set to release this September. Above, we've got our first proper look at the clutch claw, a new gadget that lets you mount a monster with ease. It should add some...
Friday10th May 2019
News Monster Hunter: World Gets Free Trial on PS4, Available Now
Let the hunt begin
Yesterday saw Capcom release a batch of new information about Monster Hunter: World's upcoming expansion, Iceborne. In addition to the gameplay trailer and release date shown off during State of Play, the publisher held its own live stream, where it went into a little more detail. It was during this stream that a free trial on...
Ice to see you
Okay, we're officially hyped for Iceborne, Monster Hunter: World's big expansion that's dropping this Fall. The ice cold content was properly shown off for the first time during Sony's latest State of Play livestream, and the bottom line is that it looks damn good. New monsters, new environments, new equipment -- it's set to have the...
Tuesday7th May 2019
News Monster Hunter: World's Impressive Sales Continue with 12 Million Units Shipped
That's a lot of monster hunters
We already knew that Monster Hunter: World had become Capcom's best-selling game of all time, but the 2018 success story continues as the game has now reached a whopping 12 million units shipped worldwide. Announced as part of the company's 2018/19 financial results, the statement reads: "Monster Hunter World...
News Monster Hunter: World Spring Update Reveal Coming This Week
Roarsome
Capcom has announced that there'll be a Monster Hunter: World stream later this week. The publisher hasn't said what it'll involve, but we'll probably be getting some fresh information on Iceborne, the game's big expansion that's arriving in the autumn. Maybe some smaller surprises as well? Entirely possible. You'll be able to watch the...
Monday18th Feb 2019
News Monster Hunter: World on PS4 Was Japan's Best Selling Game of 2018
Roarsome
And to think, we were told time and time again that Monster Hunter was doomed as soon as it 'betrayed' its handheld fans. Launching back in January last year, Monster Hunter: World went on to become Capcom's best selling game ever, which, even after writing that numerous times over the last 12 months, is a stat that still beggars belief...
Friday8th Feb 2019
News Monster Hunter: World's Witcher Crossover Event Is Live on PS4
How'd you like that silver?
It's time to buddy up with Geralt of Rivia and slay some beasts in Monster Hunter: World. The game's latest crossover event, which welcomes The Witcher 3 into the fold, features new quests and a chance to work with the White Wolf. Boot up the action title right now and you should find that the event is underway -- at...
Monday4th Feb 2019
News Monster Hunter: World Moves a Whopping 11 Million Copies in One Year
Monstrous
Monster Hunter: World just had its first birthday, and boy has it done well for itself over the last 12 months. Not only did it claim the title of being Capcom's best selling game ever, it's also widely regarded as one of 2018's highest quality releases. But the love doesn't end there. Capcom's revealed that Monster Hunter: World has now...
Friday11th Jan 2019
News Monster Hunter: World's The Witcher Event Begins Early February
Geralt of Rivia, witcher
Capcom has attached a date to Monster Hunter: World's intriguing crossover event featuring Geralt from The Witcher. The event itself will see players assist the White Wolf and tackle new quests. Needless to say, we're looking forward to seeing what's in store. It all kicks off on the 8th February, so it'll be here before...
Saturday29th Dec 2018
News Assassin's Creed Event Goes Live in Monster Hunter: World
Not-so-hidden blade
Monster Hunter: World's latest collaboration is live, with Assassin's Creed sneaking onto the scene. From now until the 10th January, you'll be able to take part in a new event quest that rewards you with layered armour sets and even an Assassin's Hood specialised tool. The two armour sets are based on Bayek and Ezio. Cool. Will...
Tuesday11th Dec 2018
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Will Bring 'Lots' of Gameplay Improvements
Not so cold
Monster Hunter: World's "massive expansion", Iceborne, isn't going to land for some time yet, but it's already deep in development over at Capcom, and producer Ryozo Tsujimoto has sat down with the official PlayStation Blog to share a few details with regards to what players can expect. As we already know, Iceborne will feature whole...
Monday10th Dec 2018
News Final Monster Hunter: World Content Update Due Spring 2019 with Arch-Tempered Nergigante
The big baddie's back
After almost a full year of high quality support from Capcom, the developer has confirmed that Monster Hunter: World's final free content update will arrive in Spring 2019. Arch-Tempered Nergigante is the last update that Capcom has planned, but there are a few things arriving before that. First up, Arch-Tempered Kulve Taroth...
