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News Monster Hunter: World Has Plenty of Trophies to Hunt Down
Make some space in your cabinet
Not only will Monster Hunter: World feature lots of fearsome beasts to hunt, there will also be a decent list of Trophies to tackle. The full Trophy list has hit the web, and it contains 50 trinkets for you to collect. It's more or less the kind of challenges you'd expect from the release: progress through the story,...
Poll Has Arcade Edition Tempted You to Try Street Fighter V?
Or is to too little, too late?
Today marks the launch of Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition on PlayStation 4. Essentially the game's big season three update blown up to include a healthy injection of single player content, Arcade Edition makes the title finally feel like a properly fleshed out fighting game -- or at least, we like to think it does...
Guide Monster Hunter: World - All 14 Weapons and How to Use Them
Gear up
Monster Hunter: World marks a return to PlayStation for Capcom's addictive franchise, after releasing almost exclusively on Nintendo platforms for a near decade. Boy, has it made its presence known. Not only does it use the full grunt of the PS4 (and Pro) to create the most visually impressive Monster Hunter to date, it also introduces an...
News Insane Monster Hunter: World PS4 Ad Is Somehow Even Better than the Last One
Monster mash
PlayStation Japan knows how to make adverts. Whenever the company gets its hands on the advertising rights for a big release, it almost always finds a way to make us crack up -- and this new Monster Hunter: World ad is no different. In fact, it's probably one of the funniest we've seen. Once again, Japanese actor Takayuki Yamada is...
News Monster Hunter: World's Final Beta Can Be Downloaded Now on PS4
Last chance
Monster Hunter: World is fast approaching, but if you're eager to give the game one try before its full launch, you may want to hop onto the PlayStation Store and get its final beta downloading. Starting today (the 17th January), the third beta is available for pre-load, meaning that you can get it downloaded before the testing period...
News First Monster Hunter: World Review Is Near Perfect
But...
Ever since we first went hands on with Monster Hunter: World we’ve been waxing lyrical about the title, and our collective enthusiasm has only grown with subsequent betas. It’s no surprise, then, that the first review of the game is particularly high: 39/40 to be precise. But yes, there’s the caveat: this comes courtesy of Japa
News That Beastly Monster Hunter: World PS4 Pro is Heading West
Roar-some
At the start of the day, we knew that the gorgeous special edition Monster Hunter: World PS4 Pro was making its way to France. Now, we've learned it'll be releasing in North America and Europe in general. Releasing at the same time as the game itself on 26th January, the bundle incorporates a 1TB customised PS4 Pro and DualShock 4, a...
News Monster Hunter: World Wheels Out More PS4 Gameplay Before Launch
Nothing rotten about it
Want yet more great looking Monster Hunter: World gameplay? Well you're in luck, because Capcom's released another eight minutes of footage, this time taking us through the treacherous Rotten Vale region. The place looks like it really stinks. As with the previous gameplay video, this latest look at the title gives you a...
News Street Fighter V's Arcade Edition Patch Is a Big One
Meaty
Just a quick heads up on that Arcade Edition update that's coming to Street Fighter V this week: it's going to take up a small chunk of your PlayStation 4's hard drive. The update, which brings all of the Arcade Edition content to the base game for those who already own it, weighs in at a rather hefty 21GB. It'll reportedly be...
News Resident Evil 2 Remake News May Be Close as Capcom Alters Social Media Accounts
About time
The Resident Evil 2 Remake is probably one of the most anticipated games around right now, and if the series' latest social media updates are anything to go by, we may be about to get our first glimpse at it. Capcom has updated both the Facebook and Twitter pages for the Resident Evil franchise with a new logo that hearkens back to...
News Street Fighter V's Sakura Will Be Free for a Week
Try before you buy
Street Fighter V will finally evolve into a finished product next week with the release of the anticipated Arcade Edition, and to celebrate the event Capcom’s making newcomer Sakura free for a few days. The Season 3 schoolgirl will be available for everyone to try starting 16th January through 23rd January; beyond that you’ll...
News We'll Gladly Watch 9 Whole Minutes of New Monster Hunter: World PS4 Gameplay, Thanks
Good hunting
Ah, Monster Hunter: World. It looks great, it plays great (going by our time with the beta), and it's out this month. If you need a quick hype injection, you'll want to give this new nine-minute gameplay video a watch, which details the Coral Highlands -- a rather eye-catching environment that's yours to explore. Are you excited for...
News New Screenshots From Devil May Cry HD Collection on PS4 Aren't That Stylish
Demonic
The official website for Capcom's Devil May Cry HD Collection has been refreshed with some new screenshots, and it's not looking too great. If you were hoping for a totally redone trilogy especially for PlayStation 4, you may be disappointed in what you see below. It turns out that this is simply a re-release of 2012's PS3 Devil...
News Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Update Hits PS4 a Couple of Days Early
Get ready
Capcom has confirmed dates and times for the release of Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition -- in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand -- which will be launching as both a standalone game and as an update for existing Street Fighter V players. As we've known for some time, Arcade Edition releases on the...
News Capcom Invites Monster Hunter Fans to a Meaty Feast in London
Monstrous appetite
There have been some incredible PR stunts for game launches in the past, but this latest effort from Capcom UK looks particularly appetising. To celebrate the launch of Monster Hunter: World, it's throwing an epic feast at London's Flat Iron Square, from Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th January. The best part? It's free. At the...
News Take Down the Nergigante in Third Monster Hunter: World Beta Test on PS4
The hunt is on once again
Capcom has just wrapped up a live broadcast focusing on this month's Monster Hunter: World, in which the publisher shared some brand new information and footage. First and foremost is the news that, yes, there will be yet another open beta test on PS4, beginning 18th January at 18:00 PT (or 19th January at 02:00 GMT for us...
News Monster Hunter: World Will Push PS4 Sales in Japan, Says Former Famitsu Editor
Japanese giant
Hirokazu Hamamura might not be a household name, but he's currently President of Enterbrain, the publisher of Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, after a long stint as its Editor-in-Chief. It's fair to say he knows his stuff. Speaking with Japanese site Mantan Web, Hamamura-san predicted that the new entry in the celebrated Monster...
News Devil May Cry, Dragon's Dogma Director Is Teasing His Secret Project Again
Devil's advocate
Hideaki Itsuno, the director behind both the Devil May Cry series and Dragon's Dogma, is up to his old tricks again. The Japanese developer teased a secret project more than once last year, inevitably leading to speculation about Devil May Cry 5 and Dragon's Dogma 2. However, despite Itsuno's teasing, he nev
News PlayStation's Japanese Monster Hunter: World Ad Is Predictably Brilliant
Money talks
Monster Hunter: World is edging closer to its January release dates, and as you'd imagine, PlayStation Japan is starting to kick its marketing machine into gear. This advert stars Japanese actor Takayuki Yamada, who gifts three friends some money to celebrate the New Year. It's only a short video, but you've got to love Yamada's...
News Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Fights Back with Team Battle Mode
Tag, you're it
It’s taken a good couple of years, but Street Fighter V is finally becoming the game it was always supposed to be with its upcoming Arcade Edition update. In addition to the previously revealed arcade ladder modes, Capcom’s also confirmed that the title will be getting a Team Battle option, allowing multiple members of its...
News Monster Hunter: World's Main Story Will Take 40-50 Hours to Beat, Says Dev
Monstrous
Monster Hunter: World is shaping up to be a huge creature-crunching package, especially when you take this latest quote from director Yuya Tokuda into account. Tokuda told Mein-MMO that the game's story takes anywhere from 40 to 50 hours to complete. We don't know too much about said story at this point in time, but clearly Capcom's...
News The Monster Hunter: World Beta Returns for All PS4 Players Next Week
Roarsome
Oh sh*t son, the Monster Hunter: World beta is coming back to PlayStation 4 next week. Capcom will be reopening the beta for all players this time around -- not just those who are PlayStation Plus members. It begins on the 22nd December and lasts until the 26th December, so you'll have four whole days to get stuck in. You'll be able to...
Review Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - End of Zoe (PS4)
Zoe mode
You’ve got to love it when developers conclude their post-release plans with something bonkers like Resident Evil 7: Biohazard’s bizarre End of Zoe. As the title implies, this extra episode is designed to plug the final plot hole in Capcom’s survival horror story: just what happened to Zoe Baker after she went all anime and turned to...
Review Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - Not a Hero (PS4)
You've got Redfield on you
Ex-BSAA agent Chris Redfield is back, but before you feel yourself getting flustered, be aware that this isn’t the beefcake from recent instalments. Instead the hunk has returned to his PSone days, trading rippling biceps for a silky soft quiff and designer stubble. Sure, you’re not going to find the veteran fighting...
Poll What Do You Think of Monster Hunter: World After Trying the PS4 Beta?
Beastly?
The Monster Hunter: World beta ends today (or it may have already ended, depending on when you're reading this) and it's safe to say that we've been left thoroughly impressed. You can have a read of our thoughts by clicking through here. But enough about what we think -- we want to know what you think of Monster Hunter: World after having...
Paint a celestial masterpiece in 4K
Some games are iconic, classics that are worth revisiting and bringing to a new audience. Okami is a prime example. Back in 2006 this was one of the PlayStation 2’s best games – a uniquely creative action, platform, and puzzle RPG with an incredible visual cel-shaded style. Now ten years later and...
Hands On Monster Hunter: World Is Shaping Up to Be Something Very, Very Special on PS4
We spent the whole weekend with the beta
Monster Hunter has built up a loving, hardcore fanbase on Nintendo platforms over the years, but we believe now more than ever that its return to home consoles is what will propel the series to a whole new level -- and the amount of interest and hype surrounding the game's PlayStation 4 beta is an indication...
News Street Fighter V Season 3 Adds 6 Characters, Including Sakura, Blanka, and Sagat
Golden oldies
At the end of last night's Capcom Cup, the Japanese publisher revealed what's in store for season 3 of Street Fighter V. Alongside the Arcade Edition, which arrives on the 16th January, the game's third season will add a total of six new characters to the playable roster. Launching together with the aforementioned Arcade Edition,...
News Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection Brings 12 Classic Games to PS4 in 2018
Ready? Fight!
Capcom's wheeling out a big old collection to celebrate Street Fighter's 30th anniversary. Suitably titled Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, the package will contain a total of 12 classic titles. That's a lot of street fighting. Okay, deep breath, the collection will include: Street Fighter, Street Fighter II, Street Fighter...
News Capcom Planning Free Monster Hunter: World Content Updates After Launch
The hunt continues
Capcom has revealed that it's eyeing up free content updates for Monster Hunter: World following the game's release late next month. Talking to Japanese publication Famitsu -- as translated by Gematsu -- producer Ryozo Tsujimoto reveals the publisher's plans, at least partially. "We are thinking about free, post-launch...
PSX 2017 Mega Man Joins the Hunt in Monster Hunter: World
Palic-okay, then
Remember when Capcom treated Mega Man with such disdain that Keiji Inafune went and raised a fortune for spiritual successor Mighty No. 9, only to let everyone down with the final product? Well, the Japanese publisher’s finally bloody remembered its mascot, announcing an all-new entry in the series – and a Monster Hunter:...
PSX 2017 Monster Hunter: World Gets a Gorgeous Story Trailer
Plot armour
Playing the Monster Hunter: World beta this weekend, are you? Well, if you're not quite hyped to give Capcom's creature-slaying test run a shot, then we'd recommend watching this new trailer. The three-minute video gives us a better idea of what to expect from the game's story. Yes, you'll be spending most of your time taking out beasts...
Guide Monster Hunter: World PS4 Beta - When Does it Start, What Time, and What's In It
And when does it end?
The Monster Hunter: World beta is finally (almost) upon us, and much like you, we can't wait to give it a spin. But when does the beta go live? What's in the beta? When does it end? We're quickly going to run through the answers to these questions. How do you access the Monster Hunter: World beta? First thing's first, you'll...
News You Can Download the Monster Hunter: World Beta Right Now on PS4
Pre-load the beta ahead of launch
If you're a PlayStation Plus member, you can head on over to the PlayStation Store right now and download the Monster Hunter: World beta ahead of its launch on Saturday the 9th December. Be warned, though: it's a little difficult to find. If you can't see it by searching for Monster Hunter, try going to games,...
News Monster Hunter: World PS4 Beta Features All Weapon Types and Two Maps to Explore
Plus more details
The Monster Hunter: World beta goes live this Saturday -- and you can pre-load it starting from midnight tonight, apparently -- on PlayStation 4 for PlayStation Plus members. But what's actually in the beta? Capcom's revealed its contents ahead of the big day, so let's quickly run through what you can expect. For starters, the...
News Devil May Cry 1, 2, and 3 Coming to PS4 as an HD Collection in 2018
Stylish!
Capcom's obsession with remasters continues. The Japanese company has announced that it's bringing the first three Devil May Cry games to PlayStation 4 next year. The collection, creatively named Devil May Cry HD Collection, will contain the original Devil May Cry, the crappy Devil May Cry 2, and the superb...
News PlayStation Plus Members Can Try Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite for Free This Weekend
Test yourself online
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite may not have been received all that warmly when it launched back in September, but there's still fun to be had with its partner-based combo systems and flashy finishing moves. If you fancy giving the game a shot, you're in luck: Capcom has revealed that PlayStation Plus members will be able to...
News Street Fighter V Arcade Mode Detailed, and It Sounds Great
About time
Capcom has shared details on Street Fighter V's upcoming arcade mode, and it actually sounds very promising. Launching with Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition on the 16th January -- it'll be added as part of a free update for existing players -- arcade mode has six different paths and loads of character endings. It all seems quite...
Review Dead Rising 4: Frank's Big Package (PS4)
Frank Best
Dead Rising has always been an oddball series, mixing in semi-serious takes on consumerism with absurdist humour and some downright disturbing moments. It may not have be the most polished or popular series, but it's always had a distinctive identity despite its moments of clunkiness and frustration. Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package,...
News Mega Man 11 Announced Out of Nowhere, Mega Man X Series Confirmed for PS4
Mega, man
Wait, what?! Capcom hosted a Mega Man anniversary stream earlier today, and it happened to drop a teensy little news nugget: Mega Man 11 is in production. Don’t believe us? There’s a trailer embedded above and it looks pretty freakin’ good. We daresay this is what Mighty No. 9 should have been. Capcom’s keeping a tight lid on...
News Capcom Attaches Dates and Times to Monster Hunter: World PS4 Beta
Not long now
Get your creature slaying gang together: Capcom's dated the highly anticipated Monster Hunter: World beta. The test's set to start on Saturday 9th December, which is just over a week away, in case you're wondering. It carries through to Tuesday 12th December, so you'll have around three days to get stuck in. Fortunately, Capcom's...
Rumour Devil May Cry 5 Is Probably a PS4 Console Exclusive, Claims Updated Leak
Devilish
Yesterday, we reported on a supposed leak that appeared on gaming forum ResetEra. The poster claims that Devil May Cry 5 is in the works, and that it was due to appear at the PlayStation Experience next month. However, that plan was pushed aside, and it'll apparently be revealed next year instead. That same poster has now updated...
Rumour New Leak Suggests Devil May Cry 5 Is Happening, But It Won't Be at PSX 2017
Devil triggered
The one rumour that just refuses to go away: Devil May Cry 5 is real and it's coming to PlayStation 4. The game's existence has been brought up countless times over the last couple of years, but there's been no official word from Capcom. However, the whispers have really began to pick up the pace recently with...
News Monster Hunter: World's Training Area Looks Like an Excellent Addition to Capcom's Series
Good news, newbies
Carrying on their coverage of Monster Hunter: World, Game Informer has released a fresh video that details the game's all-new training area. Designed to help settle newcomers, the training area allows you to test out all available weapon types and see what each armament is capable of -- complete with command lists so you can...
News Wrap Your Eyes Around 20 Minutes of Fantastic Monster Hunter: World PS4 Gameplay
Monster mash
Capcom's posted two videos that perhaps give us our best look at Monster Hunter: World yet. The mostly uncut footage covers a lot of the game -- exploration, combat, character creation -- so if you're yet to be convinced that the title's one to keep an eye on, be sure to give them a watch. If you're thinking about putting some...
News Sony Goes All-In on Monster Hunter: World Audio Merch in Japan
Rumble in the jungle
Sony's really pushing Monster Hunter: World in Japan, where it'll be releasing a whole line of audio-based products that tie into Capcom's upcoming action role-playing title. The lineup includes a snazzy looking Monster Hunter branded Walkman, some stylish headphones, and a neat little portable speaker. We're not entirely...
News Free Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Demo Weekend Tags in on PS4
Test out all characters
At least Capcom is trying to flog critical and commercial flop Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, announcing a free demo weekend exclusively for the PlayStation 4 which will allow fans to test out all 30 characters starting 8:00AM Pacific on 24th November through 8:00AM Pacific on 27th November. It may well be worth a look if...
News Feast Your Eyes on More Roarsome Monster Hunter: World Footage
Beastly
Capcom has put together two new trailers for Monster Hunter: World, detailing two separate environments that are yours to explore in the upcoming action role-playing game. The first gives us a good look at the Rotten Vale, while the second shows us the Wildspire Waste. Those of you who have been keeping up to date with the release will...
Rumour Devil May Cry 5 and SoulCalibur VI Will Be at PSX, Says Hard-to-Believe Leak
We'll see
Okay, so this is one of those big fat Reddit rumour posts that we don't usually report on, but since a number of sites have already picked it up and people are starting to pay attention, we thought that we'd better weigh in with our thoughts. This particular poster claims to have leaked the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles being in Injustice...
News Monster Hunter: World Has a Full Clan System for Up to 50 Players
Squad goals
So it's already been established that Monster Hunter: World is the real deal. It ain't no watered down Western version of Capcom's creature-culling series, as was the worry of many. With that squared away, the publisher seems keen to point out what improvements the home console release is bringing to the Monster Hunter formula. One key...