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Onimusha Shows Why Capcom Is on a Winning Streak
Capcom's success is highlighted by titles like Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Resident Evil 7, and Monster Hunter: World. These games exemplify Capcom's ability to blend their established series strengths with modern industry trends to create compelling new formulas.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Trailers Detail Boosted Actions and New Great Sword Abilities
Capcom has released new trailers for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, showcasing "Boosted Actions" and new Great Sword abilities. These new mechanics, exclusive to the Boost Bracer, allow for unique combat tactics and devastating charged attacks. A new showcase is scheduled for September 16th, potentially revealing a release date for the expansion, which is rumored to launch early next year alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
47 video game things that spark joy
This article compiles a list of small, often overlooked moments in video games that bring players joy, ranging from humorous bugs and satisfying combat mechanics to clever design choices and nostalgic elements. Contributors share personal anecdotes about specific instances that enhance their gaming experience, highlighting the unique pleasures the medium can offer.
The Best Monster Hunter Game Is 86% Off Right Now
Monster Hunter Rise and its expansion, Sunbreak, are currently available at an 86% discount, priced at $8.39 / £6.99. The article highlights the faster pace and chaotic hunts of Rise compared to other entries in the series, making it a great starting point for newcomers. The deal includes over 100 hours of content for both the base game and the expansion.
Capcom says it wants Monster Hunter Wilds to outsell World 'over the medium to long term,' but it'll need to muster a lot of sales momentum to get there
Capcom aims for Monster Hunter Wilds to eventually outsell Monster Hunter: World, despite Wilds' slower sales momentum post-launch. The company has seen sales improve following performance fixes and the reveal of the Ascendance expansion, but Wilds still has a significant gap to close compared to World's 30 million units sold.
A generous demo, a big expansion, and "pricing measures": What Capcom is doing to get Monster Hunter Wilds' sales to "surpass" Monster Hunter World
Capcom is implementing strategies to boost sales for Monster Hunter Wilds, aiming to surpass the success of Monster Hunter World. These measures include ongoing technical performance improvements, a generous free demo available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the upcoming expansion, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance. The company has also implemented a permanent price drop for the base game.
Capcom is sticking with Monster Hunter Wilds as it wants to fix the game until it closes the 20 million sales gap to…
Capcom is committed to improving Monster Hunter Wilds' sales figures, aiming to surpass the 20 million unit gap compared to Monster Hunter World. The company plans to achieve this through ongoing technical enhancements, the upcoming "Ascendance" expansion, and strategic pricing adjustments. Despite initial performance issues on PC, Capcom believes continued improvements and the eventual Nintendo Switch port will help drive sales.
Monster Hunter Wilds Team Isn’t Giving Up, Aims to “Drive Total Sales Beyond Monster Hunter World”
Capcom is committed to improving Monster Hunter Wilds' performance and aims to surpass Monster Hunter World's total sales. Despite initial sales figures not meeting expectations, the publisher is encouraged by the response to the upcoming Ascendance expansion and recent price adjustments. Future updates will focus on technical enhancements and new content, including Master Rank quests and a new region, with the Ascendance expansion slated for a 2027 release.
Final Fantasy 14, Monster Hunter, and Animal Crossing top new survey of games Japanese players have spent the most time…
A survey of 5,400 Japanese players revealed the games they have spent the most time playing, with Final Fantasy 14 topping the list. Other notable entries include Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, Animal Crossing New Horizons, and Minecraft, while surprisingly, no Pokemon titles made the top 20.
Capcom Is Having A Great Year, And It Has Franchises New And Old To Thank
Capcom is experiencing a strong year, driven by the success of both established and new franchises. Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 8 million units, while the new title Pragmata has achieved 2.5 million sales since its April release. Other titles like Devil May Cry 5 and Monster Hunter World also contributed significantly to the company's performance this quarter.
Monster Hunter Wilds is getting a permanent price cut less than 18 months after launch
Capcom is implementing a permanent price reduction for Monster Hunter Wilds, effective August 4, 2026, less than 18 months after its initial release. The company is also discontinuing and reintroducing several bundle options, consolidating paid cosmetic DLC into new packages. This move comes as the base game's $70 price point has been a point of contention for some players.
Monster Hunter Wilds is getting a "permanent price reduction" and new DLC bundles as Capcom looks to further recover from a year of middling reviews
Capcom is implementing a permanent price reduction for Monster Hunter Wilds starting August 4, 2026, and will also introduce new DLC bundles on August 3. Existing bundle products will be discontinued to make way for new value bundles, including the Gold Edition and Cosmetic DLC Collection. This move aims to attract new and returning players following a period of middling reviews and performance issues.
Splatoon Raiders Takes A Page From Monster Hunter To Boost Your Co-Op Chances
Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders will feature an online co-op mechanic similar to Monster Hunter's SOS Flare system, allowing solo players to call for assistance during challenging raids. This feature aims to help players overcome difficult encounters, with rewards for helpers and scaled difficulty based on player count. The game is set to launch on July 23 for Nintendo Switch.
Monster Hunter World Has Sold 30 Million Units
Monster Hunter World has achieved a significant sales milestone, selling a combined 30 million units worldwide since its 2018 launch, including its Iceborne expansion. This makes it Capcom's best-selling game, surpassing even newer titles like Monster Hunter Wilds, which has sold 11.40 million units as of March 31st. The article also briefly mentions upcoming content for Monster Hunter Wilds, including the Ascendance expansion.
Monster Hunter Stories 3’s Additional Side Story: Rudy DLC, Royal Monsters Update Out Now
Capcom has released the paid DLC "Additional Side Story: Rudy" for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, which includes a new adventure with Rudy and a battle against Nergigante. A free update is also available, adding a more difficult final boss version and new "Royal Monsters" that are significantly stronger than regular monsters. The game is a turn-based RPG available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Highlights from Capcom Spotlight 2026 – Dragon’s Dogma, Onimusha, Monster Hunter, and more
Capcom's latest presentation revealed new content for several titles. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection receives a DLC and free update today, while Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion launches October 9 with new areas and features. Onimusha: Way of the Sword, releasing September on PlayStation 5, showcased a new enemy, Dohatsu-ten.
Japanese gamers vote on most influential game and series, favorite character, favorite developer, more
Famitsu magazine's 40th-anniversary survey of over 5,000 Japanese gamers revealed Nintendo as the favorite developer and Mario as the favorite character. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was highly recommended, while Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series dominated influence and sequel requests. Masahiro Sakurai was named favorite creator.
Monster Hunter World Surpasses Huge Capcom Sales Milestone
Monster Hunter World has achieved over 30 million in sales, making it Capcom's best-selling title to date. The 2018 release significantly outperformed the studio's more recent offerings, including Monster Hunter Wilds, which has sold around 11 million copies. The success of Monster Hunter World was further boosted by the release of its expansion, Iceborne Edition.
Monster Hunter Wilds fans collectively sigh as Ascendance expansion brings back hated elder dragon Kushala Daora:…
Capcom announced the "massive expansion" Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance, set to launch in 2027. While the expansion has generated excitement, the return of the Elder Dragon Kushala Daora has been met with fan disappointment due to its repetitive fight mechanics. The announcement also confirmed the return of Lao-Shan Lung.
Monster Hunter: World has now sold over 30m units worldwide, becoming Capcom's "best-selling single title of all time"
Capcom announced that Monster Hunter: World has surpassed 30 million units sold worldwide, making it the company's best-selling single title. This milestone comes as Capcom prepares for the launch of the expansion-sized DLC, Ascendance, for Monster Hunter Wilds next year. The company also noted its ninth consecutive year of record profits, despite some performance issues with Monster Hunter Wilds.
