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News Future Monster Hunter Games Will Look to Build on Success in the West, Says Capcom
The New World
The runaway success of Monster Hunter: World outside of Japan has naturally caught Capcom's eye, with the company now saying that future games in the series will attempt to build upon the franchise's newfound popularity. Speaking to Game Industry, Capcom Europe COO Stuart Turner says that with the launch of World earlier in the year,...
News Devil May Cry 5 Exists Because Fans Wanted It To
"We want to give things to fans"
Capcom is officially cool again. The publisher’s been a bit up and down since the superb PlayStation 2 era, but it’s really delivering at the minute. Devil May Cry 5 is one such game that’s got fans back on board, and judging by its E3 2018 reveal trailer, it’s going to be an absolute belter. The best bit?...
News Capcom Knew Monster Hunter Would Be a Hit in the West 'On the Right Platform'
And it was correct
Monster Hunter: World's gigantic success is well documented by this point. The seriously addictive action role-playing title has been crowned Capcom's best selling game of all time, but before it launched earlier this year, some doubted that it would leave a mark here in the West, with many long time fans of the series...
News Capcom Wants 'Games That Get 9s But Sell Less' Over the Likes of Resident Evil 6
Capom's chasing quality
Capcom's tact has certainly changed over the last few years, and many would argue for the better. The company is currently riding a wave of unprecedented profit thanks to hugely successful titles such as Monster Hunter: World, and the Japanese publisher has said that it wants to continue pushing for high quality games...
News Surprise! Sagat and G Join Street Fighter V Tomorrow
That was fast
Capcom wheeled out not one but two trailers for Street Fighter V at EVO 2018. Both were pretty much expected, but it's still nice to see Sagat back in the fight, and newcomer G doesn't look half bad either. Sagat brings with him a brand news stage, too, which has a lovely aesthetic to it. The real surprise here, though, is that...
News Monster Hunter: World's New Final Fantasy Armour Is Incredibly Useful
Legend of dragoon
Not only does that new dragoon-style armour set look superb in Monster Hunter: World, it's also incredibly useful, boasting a bunch of different skills that can complement a huge number of character builds. As the ever-dependable Arekkz explains in the above video, this is a set that everyone will want to get their hands on...
News Monster Hunter: World's Final Fantasy Crossover Event Is Live on PS4
Purple patch
The time to hunt the mighty Behemoth has arrived. In case you haven't been keeping up, Capcom and Square Enix have joined forces to bring crossover events to both Monster Hunter: World and Final Fantasy XIV. Monster Hunter's event sees you play through a small storyline before taking on the aforementioned Behemoth in what promises to be...
News Get Ready for More Arch Tempered Elder Dragons in Monster Hunter: World
God help us
Just the mere mention of Arch Tempered Elder Dragons is enough to make our blood run cold. This month and next, two new event quests will be added to Monster Hunter: World. We've already had event hunts for Arch Tempered Kirin and Arch Tempered Vaal Hazak, so naturally, it's now time for Arch Tempered Kushala Daora and Arch Tempered...
News Capcom's Having a Great Year Off the Back of Monster Hunter: World's Huge Success
Roarsome
Capcom's in a pretty good place right now, going by the company's latest financial report. The publisher's operating income is up a rather staggering 550 per cent year-over-year, while net sales are up 46 per cent. In other words, Capcom's raking in some significant dosh -- and Monster Hunter: World is the main reason why. Launching...
Review Mega Man X Legacy Collection (PS4)
Xalted
Mega Man X, the gold standard for rock solid, fast paced dashing and crashing action, is back again in what seems like the property's hundredth re-release. This time, however, it's available across two collections with all eight entries in the mainline Mega Man X series. Most of us should know what Mega Man is by now, but for the...
News Resident Evil 2's Cover Channels Classic Key Art
Collector's Edition also announced
Resident Evil 2, the anticipated survival horror remake announced just weeks ago at E3 2018, hosted a prominent panel at San Diego Comic Con earlier today, where Capcom revealed the box art for the title. The image, which shows protagonists Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield standing back-to-back, is clearly...
News Okay, That Final Fantasy Behemoth Armour Looks Stupidly Cool in Monster Hunter: World
The hunt begins next month
Monster Hunter World's Final Fantasy crossover event has a confirmed date and a lovely new trailer. In case you missed the initial announcement, players will be able to hunt the Behemoth -- a hulking, recurring creature from Square Enix's series. The event begins on the 2nd August, and boy is that Behemoth big...
News Devil May Cry 5 Gameplay Blowout Set for Gamescom 2018
Devil triggered
So Devil May Cry 5 got a pretty cool announcement trailer during E3 2018, but we're yet to see uncut gameplay of Capcom's highly anticipated action title. That's set to change over the next few months, however, with director Hideaki Itsuno teasing a playable demo at Gamescom 2018. The Cologne-based convention begins on the...
News Devil May Cry 5 Will Weave Its Way to Gamescom 2018
Dante miss it
E3 2018 is over, which means it’s time to start talking about Gamescom 2018 already. Capcom has confirmed that the recently announced Devil May Cry 5 will be playable at the Cologne convention – and if you can stomach waiting in line for an entire day, you’ll be able to get some hands on time with Nero et al. The publisher...
E3 2018 First Resident Evil 2 Gameplay Is Ace As You'd Expect
Wanna be a Kennedy
It’s hard to believe that Resident Evil 2 is not only real but is releasing so soon, but here’s a look at some gameplay footage just to prove that Capcom hasn’t been pulling our infected legs. As announced earlier in the week, the action takes place from an over-the-shoulder perspective, so with Leon S. Kennedy in the lead...
E3 2018 Final Fantasy's Behemoth Is Roaring into Monster Hunter: World This Summer
It's a big one
Yet another free update is hitting Monster Hunter: World, this time adding the fearsome Behemoth of Final Fantasy fame. You can get a brief look at the beast in the announcement trailer above, and the update is set to launch later this summer. This is all part of a collaboration between Capcom and Square Enix. If you missed the...
E3 2018 Resident Evil 2 Will Retain PSone Classic's Double-Pronged Story
Leon and Claire lead the way
Those of you who played the original Resident Evil 2 all the way back in 1998 will remember that there were two unique storylines for you to tackle from the perspective of two legendary characters: Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield. The pair will return in next year’s PlayStation 4 remake, and as in the original,...
E3 2018 Resident Evil 2 Returns to Raccoon City on 25th January
Are you Redfield?
Resident Evil 2 put in a shock appearance at Sony’s E3 2018 press conference – and even better is that it’ll release on 25th January. The game’s been built from the ground up for PlayStation 4, adopting a new camera perspective to offer a unique take on the 1998 classic. “Both Leon and Claire have their own separate...
Guide Devil May Cry 5 - Everything We Know So Far
Nero! Dante! Devil Breaker!
Capcom officially revealed Devil May Cry 5 during Microsoft's press conference at E3 2018. Series director Hideaki Itsuno, who is responsible for 2, 3, and 4, returns to the helm after temporarily departing the position during development of Ninja Theory's DmC: Devil May Cry. Devil May Cry 5 once again features Nero as...
E3 2018 Devil May Cry 5 Is Built on Resident Evil 7's Engine
You've got Redfield on you
Devil May Cry 5, announced overnight, is built using Resident Evil 7’s technology. The game runs at 60 frames-per-second, and is leveraging the RE Engine for more convincing character models and photo realistic environments. In a tweet, Capcom said that the long-awaited sequel “features intense action, amazing graphics...
E3 2018 Devil May Cry 5 Announced with Nero As Lead Once Again
Fans may cry over lack of Dante
Devil May Cry 5 was formally announced during Microsoft's E3 2018 press conference, and we really didn't see much at all of Dante. Short of a brief cameo at the end – during which Dante had his luscious grey locks back – we spent most of the time watching Nero beat people up with his new metal hand. It looks...
E3 2018 Capcom Bringing Mega Man, Street Fighter to Show Floor
Dante's inferno
Capcom’s announced its lineup of playable E3 2018 games, and it’s more or less what you’d expect from the publisher. Perhaps more than anyone, it’s the Blue Bomber that’s headlining the showfloor for the firm, which is a sentence we never thought we’d write given all of the hullabaloo with Mighty No. 9. But yes, both Mega...
News Devil May Cry 5 Domain Registration Could Mean E3 2018 Announcement
Stylish!
As you might've imagined, eagle-eyed Devil May Cry fans have been scouring the internet for clues about the heavily rumoured Devil May Cry 5. The latest find, however, could be the biggest hint that the game will be formally announced very soon indeed -- most likely at E3 2018, which gets started in just a few days. The website...
News Capcom Extends Deep Down Trademark, Prompting Fresh Speculation
Alive and kicking?
Deep Down, the game that debuted during the PlayStation 4’s reveal conference, has been missing in action for many a year now – but Capcom’s filed a request to extend the medieval title’s trademark, prompting fresh speculation about the status of the once anticipated foray. It’s been over three years since we last got an
News Lunastra Causes an Uproar in the Latest Monster Hunter: World Update on PS4
The Empress of Flame
Tomorrow sees the next major update to Capcom's wildly successful Monster Hunter: World. This time, a new monster is being introduced to shake things up, and its name is Lunastra. You can see it in action in the above trailer. Capcom goes into a little more detail about the new Elder Dragon on its website. "The Empress of Flame...
News Mega Man 11 Blasts onto PS4 in October
The rumours were true
Over the bank holiday weekend, rumours began to circulate that the Blue Bomber's latest outing, Mega Man 11, would hit PS4 on 3rd October 2018. Well, the North American PlayStation Blog has just updated, and it turns out the game releases on 2nd October 2018. Whether it'll hit Europe at
Review Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection (PS4)
Does what it says on the tin
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is a complete collection of every single Street Fighter and spin-off released since the 1987 arcade original right up to 1999's Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. That's a whopping 12 games included on just a single disc – a veritable bounty for fans of Street Fighter or fighting...
News Cody Becomes Mayor in Street Fighter V from 26th June
The Mad Gear must pay
Metro City has a new mayor, and it’s former jailbird Cody. The blonde bombshell will bring his biceps to Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition from 26th June, as well as a selection of costumes honouring both former mayor Mike Haggar and the protagonist’s Final Fight days. You can check out the character in action in the...
Rumour Mega Man 11 Rocks Up on 3rd October
According to Singapore store
Mega Man 11 may release on 3rd October, if a listing on the Singapore version of the PlayStation Store is accurate. The game – which was surprise announced earlier in the year – aims to realise what Mighty No. 9 couldn’t, by bringing back classic side-scrolling gameplay with a fresh lick of paint. The blurb...
News Resident Evil Film Director's Working on a Monster Hunter Movie
This should be good
Today in Things Nobody Asked For, there's a Monster Hunter film going into production later this year. Now that he's (probably not) done with the Resident Evil movies, director Paul W. S. Anderson is busy adapting another Capcom franchise for the big screen. We can't see it being anything other than a disaster, but at least we...
News Capcom Looking to Release Two 'Major' Games By April 2019
But what could they be?
According to the company's latest financial report, Capcom has plans to release not one, but two "major" titles before the end of this fiscal year. That's by the 31st March, 2019, for those out of the loop. Of course, this news has already led to plenty of speculation across the 'net. With E3 2018 fast approaching, it...
News Shipments and Digital Sales for Monster Hunter: World Edge Towards 8 Million
Unstoppable
Sales for Monster Hunter: World may have slowed down recently, but Capcom has updated the official figure to 7.9 million -- a further 400,000 copies since March. This news comes alongside the publisher's financials for the last fiscal year, and it shows a company in good health. Net sales were up year on year by 8.4%, and profits were...
News Monster Hunter: World PS4 Patch 3.0 Nerfs Flash Pods, Reworks Tempered Rewards
Not so flashy
Monster Hunter: World update 3.0 drops tomorrow (17th April) on PlayStation 4, bringing a new quest type and a new elder dragon to the game -- but that's not all. The full patch notes also reveal a list of changes that Capcom will be incorporating. The alteration that immediately sticks out is that flash pods are being...
News Big Monster Hunter: World Update Incoming, Adds Raid-Like Quests and a New Elder Dragon
Beware the beast
Out of the blue, Capcom has revealed that the next Monster Hunter: World update will drop tomorrow (the 18th April) on PlayStation 4. The headline act here is that it'll introduce a new quest type called 'Siege', and it basically sounds like the game's equivalent of a multiplayer raid. Capcom says that Siege is designed...
News Falke Shoots into Street Fighter V Next Week
Swing and a hit
Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition's latest playable fighter, Falke, will enter the fray next week, on the 24th April. To make the announcement official, Capcom's pushed out a typical character trailer that shows Falke in action -- and she looks to be an interesting addition. Falke appears to have good ranged options, and...
News Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 & 2 Launch on PS4 This Summer
Boom
Capcom's classic Mega Man series celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year, and the publisher has today announced the release date for Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 and 2. Both of the bundles will be available on PS4 on 24th July 2018. Check out the trailer above to see the various games in action. In a similar fashion to the Mega Man Legacy...
News Monster Hunter: World's Spring Seasonal Event Is Live on PS4
Hay fever
Jump into Monster Hunter: World after reading this article and you'll find that it's more lively than usual. The game's first seasonal event is underway, with the Spring Blossom Fest giving way to a revamped gathering hub, daily quest rewards, new seasonal equipment, new dances, and even new food. The event lasts until the 19th...
News Monster Hunter: World PS4 Patch 2.01 Squashes a Couple of Bugs
Hunted down
Following on from Monster Hunter: World's big spring update, Capcom's released another, smaller patch to squash a couple of meddlesome bugs. Update 2.01 fixes an aiming issue with the bow, and stomps a pesky problem that would change the order of your item list during arena quests. The patch is out now on PlayStation 4. Here are the...
News Puzzle Fighter Rated for PS4 in Europe
Releases today
Capcom's crossover genre mashup, Puzzle Fighter, looks to be heading to PlayStation 4, according to PEGI. According to the listing, the game is due out today, 27th March 2018. A mobile version of Puzz
News Monster Hunter: World PS4 Patch 2.0 Out Now, Unleashes Deviljho, Adjusts Weapon Balance
Stay sharp
Uh oh, the Deviljho's loose and it's ready to screw up your perfectly planned hunt. Monster Hunter: World's newest addition, this fearsome beast is added via the game's latest update, which is available to download now on PlayStation 4. You can see the creature in action via the video embedded above. Patch 2.0 is the title's first big...
News Pre-Order Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Ultra Street Fighter IV
That'll Shadaloo
We had previously bemoaned the fact that the Capcom’s comprehensive Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection was releasing without Ultra Street Fighter IV; fortunately publisher Capcom has corrected this grave error by allowing fans to get a free copy of the latter when they pre-order the upcoming compilation. According to the
Review Devil May Cry HD Collection (PS4)
Devil Never Cry
Devil May Cry is a franchise that revolutionised hack-and-slash gaming back when it first released in October 2001 for the PlayStation 2. Since then, the series has seen several sequels that varied in quality, but ultimately still provided some of the most exciting and engaging gameplay to date. Naturally, Capcom had decided to...
News Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection Is Looking Sharp on PS4
Not looking like a Dudley
The video game industry’s got its nostalgia goggles on hard, with Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection just one of the many retro revivals due out in May. Fortunately, this first gameplay footage of the compilation is looking pretty sharp, showcasing how all 12 titles have been meticulously ported to the PlayStation...
News Monster Hunter: World Spring Update Buffs Almost Every Weapon
Sharp
The big spring update for Monster Hunter: World launches next week, and it promises a bunch of stuff, including weapon re-balancing. But how will this impact your favourite instruments of destruction? Thanks to information translated by Siliconera, we have the answers. The overarching theme
News Monster Hunter: World's First Major Update Lands Next Week on PS4
More content to follow
Capcom has just concluded a lengthy live stream, announcing details of upcoming updates for Monster Hunter: World. The first major patch to hit the game will be live in about a week's time, on 22nd March. The headline addition in this update is a new monster named Deviljho, who promises to be a challenging foe for players who...
News Devil May Cry is the Latest Series Crossover for Monster Hunter: World
Dante must dine
Capcom has announced Devil May Cry crossover content for Monster Hunter: World with the above trailer. You'll be able to unlock Dante's coat and two of his swords, Force Edge and Alastor, for use in the monstrously popular beast-slaying RPG. Further details are scarce at the moment, but expect an event quest in the future that will...
News Capcom Livestream Will Share Monster Hunter: World News and Updates Next Week
The hunt continues
Capcom Japan will be hosting a Monster Hunter: World livestream next week, on the 14th March. Said livestream will obviously be in Japanese, but it'll cover the game's spring update and will likely shed light on what the publisher has planned for the smash hit title. As alluded, World has been a runaway success for Capcom. It's...
News Monster Hunter: World is Now Capcom's Best Selling Game Ever
Reaches 7.5 million units
The sheer momentum of Monster Hunter: World has been fascinating to watch. Finally cracking the western market, the game has been a resounding success, and a new statement from Capcom declares it not only the publisher's fastest selling game, but also its best selling game ever. Monster Hunter: World has reached the...
Reminder Monster Hunter: World's Horizon Crossover Event Starts Tomorrow
The Proving
We learned about the new Horizon: Zero Dawn event quest a little while back, but the time has finally arrived, hunters. Starting at midnight GMT tomorrow, you'll be able to earn Aloy's outfit and weapon by taking down a giant Anjanath in the Ancient Forest. One stipulation worth pointing out is you'll need to be Hunter Rank 11 to...
News Capcom's Working on a Fix for Monster Hunter: World Decoration Crash
Keep an eye on how many you have
If you've been grinding out high rank missions in Monster Hunter: World, then you've likely collected quite a few decorations. Decorations come in the form of gems or jewels that you can slot into your weapons or armour, adding extra skills to your set. They're relatively rare and really quite useful. Anyway, some...
