Tag: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Video Take a Look Behind the Scenes of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Trivia abounds
The Monster Hunter series has been steadily growing more popular in the west and this is due in no small part to the massive success of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. The latest in Capcom's monster hunting franchise expanded and built upon many ideas that had been previously introduced and could certainly be argued as being the best in...
News Size Matters in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's September DLC
Big beasts
We're into our last few months of free DLC in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, and though the cross-overs and quirky outfits are largely finished, each new batch continues to offer some cool gear and hefty challenges to take on. The September batch is now live, and Capcom seems keen to emphasize that the monsters involved are sizeable beasts...
Video The Monster Hunter Training Academy Emphasizes the Importance of Gathering and Combining Items
Green herbs, Blue Mushrooms and Honey - don't forget
Just recently we shared the first entry in Capcom's cute Monster Hunter Training Academy series, which is introducing series newbies to the basics of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Part one was relatively simple, but we're getting to more useful tips in the latest video uploaded on the Monster Hunter...
Video Capcom Launches Cute Monster Hunter Training Academy Series
"There is no furry without fury"
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate has been available in the West for about six months now, in the process becoming a success in Capcom's quest to boost the IP's sales outside of its guaranteed popularity in Japan. It's a fantastic entry in the series that's both familiar and fresh, with core mechanics and systems in place...
News Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's August DLC Ramps Up the Challenge
Total Eclipse of the heart
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate keeps delivering loads of neat - and free - DLC, and this month is no different. The latest available quests don't offer much particularly attractive gear, but there are some cool looking challenges. Check out the video rundown below. There are some promising events there, though we're...
News Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's July DLC Brings Great Gear and Fan Favourites
Straight-up Monster Hunting this month
For its sheer volume of content its hard to look beyond Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate as a leading light on the 3DS. It's an experience catered to skilful, dedicated players, however, and the July batch of DLC is certainly full of challenges for fans and masters of the franchise. There are no quirky crossovers...
News Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate June DLC Brings Animal Crossing, Devil May Cry and Awesome Designs
Oh my…
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is an enormous game, to a daunting degree. It keeps getting bigger thanks to free DLC, too - Capcom's playing the role of the devil to our Homer: "you want more donuts, have all the donuts you can eat!" Oh, we'll keep eating. That daft intro aside, Capcom has announced the details of the June DLC - they're...
News Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's May DLC Brings Metroid, Mega Man and Street Fighter Madness
The unlocks seem relatively sane, too
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is a massive game, and Capcom also throws in free monthly DLC to keep us busy. Though we've occasionally complained about the sometimes outrageous difficulty of some of the quest unlocks, it certainly gives us all plenty to aim for with cross-over outfits and awesome weapons. The May...
News Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate April DLC Available Now, Featuring Sonic Palico Gear
Hopefully won't troll as hard as the Zelda unlocks
We're not going to lie, aspects of the free March DLC for Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate were frustrating - the Legend of Zelda gear looked fabulous but, heck, good luck clearing the quests to unlock it. We jumped online in a group of four and failed spectacularly - it hurt. Hopefully the key April...
32 contestants, one winner
Nintendo UK has confirmed that it will be hosting a special Super Smash Bros. Invitational tournament at the MCM Birmingham Comic Con, which takes place this weekend (Saturday 21st March and Sunday 22nd March, to be exact) at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. Attendees at the event will be able to watch the...
Reminder The Free Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate DLC for March is Here, and an Awesome Video Shows it Off
Much more than a Link outfit on offer
In case you missed the announcement last weekend, or simply allowed it to slip from your mind - the free March DLC for Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is now live in Europe and North America. Far from being a small cosmetic set of content, it offers up a whole load of quests at various levels that'll unlock all sorts...
News Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Free DLC, Including Link Equipment, Due 6th March
It begins...
For those diving into Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate as their first major entry in the series, they may be surprised by the sheer volume of free DLC that is offered. Capcom typically provides a host of quests, items and assorted goodies in the months that follow release, and the latest entry on 3DS will include some fairly wacky crossover...
News Nintendo Unleashes Video Guides for Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Including that pesky Gore Magala
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate has now been out for one week, and early indications suggest that its arrival in the West has brought improved sales over its predecessors - perhaps it's finally establishing a stronger foothold outside of Japan. It's also proof that there are plenty of committed gamers with a 3DS, as the...
Majora's Mask already approaching 0.5 million in U.S and Europe
Joining the New Nintendo 3DS as notable releases on 13th February - in North America and Europe - were The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, both very different titles seeking to deliver big sales for their respective franchises. The UK chart results - as...
Guide Getting The Most Out of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Hunter, gatherer, prancer
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is now in stores, bringing the latest entry in the ever-complicated and challenging series to the West. There's little denying that, despite some effort on Capcom's part, the franchise can be daunting and difficult to grasp; even those getting through the early quests may be missing out on some...
Review Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (3DS)
Digging its claws in
Monster Hunter is a pivotal franchise for Capcom, consistently delivering the company's biggest sales and securing its profits; it's a phenomenon in Japan. Elsewhere, however, it's a respectable success without truly flourishing, succeeding in capturing a relatively small, dedicated audience but struggling for mainstream...
Interview Exploring Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate With Mr. Ryozo Tsujimoto and Mr. Kaname Fujioka
The West "will be the first" to see various costume collaborations
With Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate arriving in just under a month on 13th February, alongside the New Nintendo 3DS XL and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, these are exciting times for portable gamers. Whether upgrading to the new hardware or not, Capcom's latest hunting...
Video Squishing Spiders in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Quests, Helpfully Explained
Give up on the facial tissue idea now
When we last left the caravan players can expect to to travel with in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, they were about to enter Hearth, a town known for its metalworking, but it seems the village has fallen on hard times ever since the lava flow that powers the forges has stopped. Solving the village's problem...
Video Check Out Mario And Luigi's Costume Cameos In Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Customise your Felyne with two iconic overalls
We already knew Animal Crossing, Zelda, Mario,
Weirdness Monster Hunter Series Producer Denies Existence of the 'Desire Sensor'
Does confirm need for gloves while playing
For those who don't know, the Monster Hunter series of games is rumored among fans to have the unique and utterly frustrating functionality of a 'desire sensor' which allows the game to detect and purposefully withhold the specific loot that a player needs in order to extend replay value. In an interview...
Video You'll Be Able To Play As Metroid's Samus Aran In Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Bounty Hunter Ultimate
It has already been revealed that Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is getting some interesting crossovers, but this latest one is perhaps the best yet. Nintendo has posted a new trailer which shows Metroid's Samus Aran — in both her armoured and Zero Suit guises — kicking monster butt within the eagerly-awaited 3DS title...
News Animal Crossing Content Is Coming To Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Yeah, we have no idea either
Capcom has revealed during this year's Tokyo Game Show that Animal Crossing content is coming to Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate on the 3DS. The series is no stranger to crossovers — it's already mixed it up with Zelda, and Sonic
News Work On Your Taiko Drumming Skills While Beating Creatures In Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
No bemani required
Not to leave the humans in the dark when it comes to new equipment options, Capcom has announced a Taiko: Drum Master-themed hunting horn for Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. This friendly-looking smacker of things has been confirmed for American and European versions of the game: And also has its own typically restrained themed...
News Sonic-Themed Felyne Drag Races into Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Tails armour still just a rumour
Not to be upstaged at the den of weird and wonderful that is the Tokyo Game Show 2014, Capcom has announced a Sonic the Hedgehog-themed suit of armour for the felyne fighting compadres (also known as Palicoes) of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, complete with Sonic's legendary sword Caliburn. To properly accessorise the...