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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...
News Monster Hunter: World Official Guidebook Is Over 1,000 Pages Long
Releasing in Japan next month
Capcom's monster hit Monster Hunter: World is set to receive an official guidebook in Japan next month, and it follows the game's trend of being over the top. The A5 tome weighs in at an almighty 1,008 pages, which means it'll probably take you longer to read the book than to play the game. It's currently up for...
News Monster Hunter: World Actually Broke 2 Million Sales at Launch in Japan
Digital figures are in
The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals that Monster Hunter: World sold 652,614 digital copies over the weekend that it launched in Japan. This means that, when added to its initial retail sales of 1.35 million copies, World actually managed to break 2 million sales over just three days. That's a whole new level of...
News We're Definitely Up for This Chibi Nendoroid Monster Hunter: World Figure
The hunt is on
We don't often cover figures here on Push Square, but we'll admit that we've always been tempted by those cute little Nendoroids. The chibi-style figures have covered numerous video game properties over the years, and now, owner GoodSmile Company has announced that it's making a Monster: Hunter World Nendoroid. Kitted out in...
News PS4 Trophies Show 67% of Players Have Stuck with Monster Hunter: World into High Rank
That's a promising statistic
A lot of people quit games pretty early on. They lose interest or they start playing something else, and the game doesn't get finished. This has always been a worry for many developers, which leads to a lot of specific design choices that aim to keep players engaged. Monster Hunter: World doesn't seem to have that...
News Monster Hunter: World PS4 Patch 1.06 Features a Couple of Quick Fixes
Keep 'em coming
A new Monster Hunter: World update's available to download now on PlayStation 4, with Capcom keen to stamp out a couple of minor issues. Patch 1.06 only weighs in at around 82MB, so there's no need to fret about your remaining hard drive space just yet. Here's a quick rundown of what the update does, according to Capcom: Fixed an...
News Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Won't Be Part of Capcom Pro Tour 2018 After All
Capcom confirms
A while back, Capcom showed potential interest in expanding its selection of competitive games for its annual Capcom Pro Tour, all in the name of a renewed focus on esports. This led to much speculation over whether the company would add titles outside of Street Fighter V to this year's tour -- namely Marvel vs. Capcom:...
Feature Are You Still Hooked on Monster Hunter: World?
The grind never ends
It's been a few weeks since Monster Hunter: World launched on PlayStation 4, meaning we're now at that all-important point where we can look back on the time that we've spent with the game and ask ourselves: are we still hooked? Have we enjoyed the experience up to this point? Has Monster Hunter: World lived up to the hype?...
News Blanka Electrifies Street Fighter V Later This Month
Shocking
Capcom's released the gameplay trailer for Blanka, Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition's second season three character. The mean green fighting machine's a series veteran, and although there have been times when he's been considered something a joke character in the past, we're happy to see him back in all of his electrifying glory...
News Unlock Aloy's Bow and Armour Set in Next Monster Hunter: World Event Quest
Prove yourself
Have you earned your Watcher Palico armour in Monster Hunter: World? You'll soon be able to match your companion with an upcoming event quest. Entitled "The Proving", this new quest tasks you with hunting down an Anjanath in the Ancient Forest, which isn't too taxing a job if you've been playing the game for a while. You'll need to...
News Monster Hunter: World is Now Capcom's Fastest Selling Game of All Time
Publisher's gamble pays off
Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter: World's runaway success has reached a new milestone. Including shipments and digital sales of its popular action RPG, the title has now reached a total of six million. This figure should come as no surprise; the game has been selling well globally on home consoles, and is already...
News Monster Hunter: World Patch 1.05 Fixes Squads on PS4
Out now
Monster Hunter: World is being enjoyed by a huge global audience, but that's not to say there haven't been any issues. One of the most significant problems on the PS4 version of the game was that a lot of hunters couldn't create or join squads. Thankfully, Capcom has released version 1.05, a p
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Hammers, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft Them
Hammer time
The Hammer is the hardest hitting weapon in Monster Hunter: World, but that comes at a price. It's a little bit slow. Master it, and you won't need speed at all that. The Hammer is capable of stunning even large monsters if you hit them on the head, after which you're free to perform a bunch of devastating charge attacks. If you...
News Capcom Chops Back Vancouver Branch as Dead Rising Sequel Is Dialled Down
Unannounced game cancelled
As many as 50 employees have been laid off at Dead Rising 4 developer Capcom Vancouver, according to a Kotaku story citing sources and social media reports. The cutbacks include the cancellation of a project believed to be set in an alternate reality New York, as well as changes to the next Dead Rising title, which had...
News Monster Hunter: World's Japanese Sales Top 1.35 Million in Opening Weekend
Home turf
As you might have guessed, Monster Hunter: World sold very well indeed in Japan over its first three days. To be precise, it sold 1,350,412 units, and that's without including digital sales. This makes it the top selling PS4 game in Japan for last week. PlayStation hardware also performed well, surging from 44,910 to 140,432 during the...
News Monster Hunter: World Squad Issue Is Preventing Some Players from Teaming Up
Let's hope it gets fixed
An ongoing issue that seems to have gone under the radar, some Monster Hunter: World players are encountering a rather nasty bug that's preventing them from accessing the game's squad system. Said system essentially allows players to create and join clans so that they can team up and find suitable allies a little quicker...
Weirdness Capcom Will Give £50,000 to Anyone With Proof of Real Life Monsters
Hope you've got some scout flies
Have you been obsessively playing Monster Hunter: World? Think you can put your tracking skills to use in real life? In one of the strangest publicity moves we've read about in a while, it seems Capcom is willing to splash some serious cash for evidence of monsters in the real world. The publisher has announced that...
News In One Weekend, Monster Hunter: World Is Crowned the Series' Fastest Selling Entry Ever
It's shipped 5 million copies
The game's only been out for one weekend, but Capcom says that Monster Hunter: World is already the fastest selling entry in the series' history. Combining digital sales with shipped figures, the Japanese publisher states that the game has shifted 5 million copies, which is pretty darn impressive. Again, World launched...
News Monster Hunter: World Adds Street Fighter's Ryu, Sakura
Here comes a new challenger
Monster Hunter: World will soon play host to a couple more guest characters, as Street Fighter’s Ryu and Sakura prepare to toss fireballs at oblivious beasts. The full-body armour sets will not only allow you to dress like the aforementioned brawlers, but will also add voice packs so that you sound like the iconic...
Poll Will You Be Playing Monster Hunter: World This Weekend?
The hunt begins
2018 is off to a great start on PlayStation 4, with Monster Hunter: World stealing both the headlines and the high review scores. The title's currently sitting on a nest of 8s, 9s, and 10s, but we want to know if you've bought into the hype. For this week's casual Friday poll, we're here to find out if you'll be sinking your...
Guide Monster Hunter: World – All Items, Ammo & Coatings, and How to Craft Them
You're a crafty one
As the name suggests, Monster Hunter: World is an experience made up of mostly hunting massive monsters with even bigger weapons. As is often the case, though, preparation is key, and you won't get very far at all without bringing the necessary equipment. That's where this guide comes in. We want to help you find all of the...
Review Monster Hunter: World (PS4)
A whole new world
Monster Hunter: World is a departure for the franchise – and we're not just talking the new location. This is the first main entry to launch away from Nintendo since 2006, when Monster Hunter 2 found its feet on the PlayStation 2. It's a bit of a leap going from the technologically limited platforms of Nintendo to the PlayStation...
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...
