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Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Heavy Bowguns, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft them
Updated with all heavy bowguns!
Welcome to the latest instalment in our Monster Hunter: World weapons crafting guide. This one focuses on the Heavy Bowguns, the weapon of choice for those that think a machine gun is the way to go. Well, that's the special ability of the Heavy Bowgun. Once a monster is stunned, you can rain down havoc...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Great Swords, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft Them
Updated with all great swords!
So you like swords big enough to break someone's back when they try to lift them? Fair enough. Monster Hunter: World's monsters are pretty big themselves, so you're going to need a weapon that can put them down for good. How about a Great Sword? But there are an absolute ton of great swords in the game, all with...
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...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Insect Glaives, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft Them
Updated with all insect glaives!
Welcome to the latest instalment in our Monster Hunter: World weapons crafting guide. This one focuses on the Insect Glaive, the weapon of choice for those that like to spend a ton of time airborne. It's kind of like a staff from martial arts movies, crossed with some of the Horn's functionality. You...
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 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 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...
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...
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 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 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...
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 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...
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...
News No Loot Boxes in Monster Hunter: World, Dev Says It Wants the Game to Be Rewarding
"We want people to have the experience"
It doesn't really come as a surprise, but Monster Hunter: World won't have loot boxes or microtransactions. Yay! We're particularly happy about that because it means we won't have to set aside the time to moan about them when the game launches early next year. Speaking to GameSpot, series producer...
PGW 2017 PlayStation Plus Members Get Monster Hunter: World Beta in December
Beastly
Following on from the game's latest trailer, Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter: World will be getting a beta in December, and it'll be available to PlayStation Plus subscribers. Nice! "Take on Three Epic Monsters and Quests in the Exclusive Beta this December and Equip Special Gear from Lethal Hunter Aloy," reads the press...
PGW 2017 Monster Hunter: World Adds Playable Aloy from Horizon, Only on PS4
And the game still looks amazing
So, Monster Hunter: World still looks bloody brilliant. We got our latest look at Capcom's upcoming title during Sony's Paris Games Week 2017 press conference, and although the trailer's well worth a watch for the sheer amount of beastly action, the real surprise comes at the end. Indeed, the video reveals...
Hands On Monster Hunter: World Is Already a Game of the Year Candidate
It's that good
Oh boy! Monster Hunter: World is good. Like, potentially Game of the Year winning good – and that’ll be some feat considering that it’s slated to launch in January. Indeed, having spent a good 45 minutes with the title thus far, we suggest you let your scepticism for this PlayStation 4 instalment slide – it’s everything...
News Monster Hunter: World's Character Creator Looks Sublime
Felyne fine
We have a Monster Hunter: World hands on going live this week and it’s gushing. The long and short of it is that you should be very excited for Capcom’s console-based animal slaughtering sim. And it just keeps getting better, too: this clip fresh out of the Tokyo Game Show demonstrates the release’s mind-bogglingly in-depth...
News Here's 40 More Minutes of Monster Hunter: World on PS4, This Time in English
Feature creature
So, who wants more Monster Hunter: World? We've already seen plenty of footage off the back of Tokyo Game Show 2017, but if you've still got a hankering for some beastly battles, then check out PlayStation Access' EGX 2017 livestream archive, which we've embedded above. This is the English version of action role-playing...
TGS 2017 Watch Capcom's Entire Monster Hunter: World PS4 Presentation
Features a lot of brand new gameplay
If you're eager to see more of the superb looking Monster Hunter: World, then you may want to get stuck into Capcom's Tokyo Game Show 2017 presentation, which we've embedded above. The video's about 50 minutes long, but it features a lot of fresh gameplay footage, including a look at one of the title's hub...
TGS 2017 Here's 24 Minutes of Glorious Monster Hunter: World PS4 Gameplay
Out and about
Who's up for a good look at Monster Hunter: World, then? Straight out of TGS 2017, Japanese publication Famitsu has uploaded over 20 minutes of PlayStation 4 gameplay footage -- and it looks fantastic. The video features the game's desert area and plenty of combat. Remember, Monster Hunter: World isn't very far away at all -- it's due...
TGS 2017 Sony Bets Big on Monster Hunter with Limited Edition PS4 Pro
Liolaeus Edition launching in Japan
It’s no surprise to see Sony pushing Monster Hunter: World hard – this is a huge title for both the PlayStation 4 and Capcom itself. As such, a Limited Edition hardware bundle always seemed likely – and that’s exactly what the platform holder announced during its TGS 2017 press conference earlier today...
TGS 2017 Monster Hunter: World Launches Worldwide on PS4 in January 2018
Gets a stunning trailer, too
Monster Hunter: World got a release date during Sony's Tokyo Game Show 2017 press conference -- the good news is that it applies worldwide. Even better news is that we don't actually have long to wait at all: it launches for PlayStation 4 on the 26th January 2018. That's a little over four months away!...
Gamescom 2017 Monster Hunter: World's DLC Will Be Free
Just like previous instalments
Capcom can do some things right, it seems? When rumours started swirling regarding Monster Hunter: World, everyone expected the absolute worst – but the game’s shaping up to be one of the highlights of 2018, without a doubt. And just in case you were worried that there may be a catch waiting around the corner, the...
Gamescom 2017 Monster Hunter: World Is the Real Deal in Direct PS4 Gameplay
Beastly
Monster Hunter: World is on show at Gamescom 2017, which means that the gaming press has been able to get some hands-on with Capcom's 2018 release. Based on what we've read around the 'net, people are seriously impressed with the series' return to home consoles, and you can see why by watching the gameplay videos that various websites are...
News Monster Hunter: World Shows off Amazing Beasts in Great New Gameplay Trailer
Call of the wild
Capcom has released a brand new Monster Hunter: World gameplay trailer, and it's a good one. The clip introduces a desert area called the Wildspire Wastes, and gives us a look at a load of brilliant beasties. The developer really seems to be going all-out with this latest entry now that the series is back on home consoles, which is...
News Surprise! Monster Hunter World Will Be Playable at TGS 2017
Start queuing now
In news that’s sure to rock the gaming industry to its core, Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter: World will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show 2017. This is no surprise, of course: the game is likely to be one of the largest attractions at the convention, which is scheduled to run 21st September to 24th September...
News New Monster Hunter: World Gameplay Videos Detail Every Weapon Type
See anything you like?
Capcom's Monster Hunter series is no stranger to ridiculous weapons and over-the-top fighting styles, and that won't be changing with Monster Hunter: World. Across three new videos we get to see every available weapon type in the upcoming action role-playing game. There are three weapon categories to consider:...
News Monster Hunter: World Takes Animal Cruelty to a New Level
Capcom drops weapons-based trailer
Monster Hunter: World will provide you with numerous ways to slaughter your prey in return for new clothing and equipment. This brand new trailer debuted at Comic-Con 2017 demonstrates just how satisfying the animal cruelty can be, with one clip showing the character running up a wall kung-fu movie style – before...
News Watch Monster Hunter: World's Impressive PS4 Ecosystem in Action
Taking animal cruelty to a new level
Capcom’s released a massive 20 minute demonstration of Monster Hunter: World, showing a quest played from start-to-finish. The video reveals how you’ll stalk your prey through the title’s seamless open world, slipping by wildlife and looking for tells in the environment like foot-tracks. Then it’s time...
News Monster Hunter: World Looks Like the Real Deal in 25 Mins of PS4 Gameplay
Do the dinosaur
Since it was revealed at Sony's E3 2017 press conference, there's been speculation over whether Monster Hunter: World is a full-blown Monster Hunter title, or whether it's some sort of weird spin-off project. Fortunately, the former appears to be true; World is a proper creature-crushing release, as evidenced by...
E3 2017 Monster Hunter: World Was Conceived Four Years Ago
Dino-kay
Prior to the announcement of Monster Hunter: World, many were expecting a shoddy spin-off designed for the Western audience. It’s becoming increasingly apparent, however, that this is a proper entry in the dinosaur slaying series, with key creative from past instalments all involved. And interviews published by Dengeki Online have now...
E3 2017 Big Monster Hunter World PS4 Details Drop
On the prowl
No, you didn't dream it - a Monster Hunter game really is coming to PlayStation 4 next year. Monster Hunter World was announced during Sony's E3 2017 press conference, and now, details regarding the game are starting to drop like giant dino turds. Let's have a good sniff, shall we? First off, it sounds like the title is basically open...
E3 2017 Monster Hunter World Brings Oversized Weapons to PS4 in Early 2018
Hunted
Monster Hunter is coming to PlayStation 4, everyone. Revealed during Sony's E3 2017 press conference, Monster Hunter World will bring ridiculous weapons, jungles, and menacing dinosaurs to to Sony's console in early 2018. You can see it in action in the trailer we've embedded above. How do you think it looks? Celebrate the return of...
Rumour Expect a Monster Hunter World Reveal Later Today
Name now registered in Europe, too
Monster Hunter World has now been trademarked in Europe, alongside the filing which was spotted in North America late last week. This makes the likelihood of a reveal during Sony’s press conference later today all the more likely, though it’s possible the reveal could be planned for Nintendo’s event we...
News Could Monster Hunter World Be E3 2017's First Leak?
It could be
It’s all been very quiet on the E3 2017 front, but have we just got our first hint at what’s to come next week? Eagle-eyed forum posters on NeoGAF have spotted a Capcom trademark registration in the United States for a game called Monster Hunter World. What is it? Well, in honesty it could be absolutely anything, but the timing...
News Is Monster Hunter Finally Coming to the PS4?
Rumours say so, but are they accurate?
Who doesn’t love a 4chan rumour? Despite the generally dreadful track record of the infamous message board, legit leaks do sometimes crop up on the site, so you can’t always disregard them outright. And this chatter about Monster Hunter 5 has been heating up of late, so we’re going to drop a quick piece...
Feature Capcom COO: Monster Hunter Vita Has To Happen
Good news all around
One game made the PSP a success in Japan: Monster Hunter. With series sales in the tens of millions, it proved the system had a lot to offer and became a genuine phenomenon. Capcom would be foolish not to bring the series to Vita of course, and chief operating officer David Reeves knows it. Speaking to MEGamers, Reeves spoke of...
