Pokemon Sword and Shield‘s April Fools’ Max Raid event featuring nothing but uncatchable Magikarp has ended, and a new Easter-themed event is now underway for a limited time. Until tomorrow, April 4, you’ll encounter various rabbit Pokemon in Max Raid dens across both games, including Shiny Azumarill. Shiny Azumarill will …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise's First Free Update Adds Apex Rathalos, More Details Revealed
Monster Hunter Rise is out on Nintendo Switch, and the game will get its first free post-launch content update later this month. Capcom has shared a few more details on what that will include in its latest blog post, along with a very brief overview of what the next update …
Read More »Final Fantasy 14's First 5.5 Patch Launches April 13, New Trailer Released
The first part of Final Fantasy XIV‘s 5.5 content update will arrive on April 13, and Square Enix shared a new trailer for the patch along with other details during its latest Letter from the Producer broadcast. Patch 5.5, titled Death Unto Dawn, is being divided up into two parts …
Read More »Free Pokemon Sword And Shield Item Bundle Available [Last Chance]
The Pokemon Company is giving away more free items for Pokemon Sword and Shield, but time is running out to grab it. Until tomorrow, April 3, players can claim a free item bundle containing 12 Exp. Candy XL and 12 Big Nuggets. The former can be fed to Pokemon to …
Read More »PSA: Monster Hunter Rise Gesture Issue Preventing Some Players From Opening Their Saves
Monster Hunter Rise‘s Action and Hurt poses can cause a severe issue in the game. As Capcom acknowledged on Twitter, the poses can potentially prevent you from opening your save file if you quit the game after you set them to the action bar. “We’re aware of an issue with …
Read More »Pokemon Go April Fool's Day Event Now Live
Pokemon Go‘s April Fool’s Day event is returning today, April 1. The event runs the entire day and features various “tricky” Pokemon such as Aipom and Croagunk, as well as increased appearances of Team Go Rocket grunts. Throughout the April Fool’s Day event, Aipom, Croagunk, Purrloin, and other mischievous monsters …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise: Everything We Know
Monster Hunter World may have skipped out on the Switch, but Nintendo’s hybrid console is receiving its own new Monster Hunter game this year: Monster Hunter Rise. Developed on Capcom’s RE Engine, Rise is a sprawling new entry in the action-RPG series, featuring seamless environments and a handful of brand-new …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise Buddy Explainer: How Palamutes And Palicoes Work
Monster Hunter Rise provides you with a variety of tools to aid you on your hunts, but some of the most invaluable assets are your buddies–the game’s term for your Palamute and Palico companions. Not only can buddies accompany you on quests, lending their support as you battle monsters, but …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise Multiplayer Guide – How To Play With Your Friends
Much of the fun in Monster Hunter comes from taking on quests and slaying monsters together with a group of friends, and that holds true for Monster Hunter Rise. Fortunately, the game streamlines the multiplayer interface, making it easier than ever to join up with other players or host your …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise Guide: Essential Beginner And Advanced Tips
Thanks to its complex systems and traditionally convoluted interface, the Monster Hunter series has a reputation for being dense and uninviting. Although Monster Hunter Rise streamlines many elements to make it more welcoming than previous installments in the series, it can still be a bit overwhelming, particularly for greenhorn hunters …
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