Fantasy beat 'em up Absolum brings a roguelike's rinse and repeat formula to the arcade brawler

This is not how beat ‘em ups normally go. It handles for the most part as a beat em up might. Ill be honest, this doubling of deflection techniques confused me at first. My favourite small-yet-smashing touch in combat is the simple ability to sidestep attacks (eg. There might be those who think such agility goes beyond the trad stiffness of the arcade brawler. To them I say: stop hitting yourself....

March 4, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Jennifer Brooks

First Monster Hunter Wilds updates fix a progress-blocking bug, but not the dodgy PC performance

Now begins the process of patching the behemoth to address some player-reported problems with certain quests. Capcom’s first hotfix -now live on Steam- isn’t actually about the Monsters, mind you. Itlauncheson March 4th at 12am PST and 8am GMT. “We apologise that the mission description was not comprehensive on this occasion,” Capcomcomment. I suspect many of you reading this are more interested in tune-ups for the frame-rate. Meanwhile, Capcom aretaking the piss as ever with their DLC....

March 3, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Sarah Cline

GTA 6 developers buy L.A. Noire director's studio, rename it Rockstar Australia

Noire, virtual reality spin-offL.A. The studio will now be known as (drum roll kindly) Rockstar Australia. Video Game Deluxe were founded by Brendan McNamara in 2013. You might remember McNamara as the founder of original L.A. Noire developer, Team Bondi. The studiowent into administration later that year, after Rockstar announced they would not publish their next title.

March 3, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Scott Herrera

As We Descend burrows beneath the other Frostpunk-likes with ornate card tactics and writing

Today, it feels dangerously like that subgenre is “sub” no longer. I hope that’s not my fault. Here’s Wot I Think of the demo. On each level, you spend turns playing cards to access facilities and stories within the city. The local wildlife don’t take kindly to this. Enemies range in scale and threat level from gristle-filled balloons to massive, skinless Skeletors. Units in the front zone auto-attack enemies between turns, but are naturally exposed to greater harm....

February 28, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Mark Pierce

Axe Ghost is mix of Tetris, Sokoban, and Gloomhaven'Tekken', if you will

Occasionally I do remember to just jot down an unadorned factoid. “Cards wot do two things (Gloomhaven)” says my notes on thispuzzle game. How’s the demo? They’re also useful for pushing monsters away. If a single one reaches you it’s farewell to normal human arms: you’re now entirely dead. An Axe Ghost without permanent access to his own axe? Also, as far as I could tell, it’s made by a single guy....

February 28, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Jill Cain

All monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds and their weaknesses

How many monsters are in Monster Hunter Wilds? There are currently48 monstersin Monster Hunter Wilds, with30 large monstersand18 small monsters. Chatacabra Chatacabra is the first large monster you’ll properly hunt in Monster Hunter Wilds. If you get stuck though we have a guide onhow to beat Quematrice. Fortunately, its health pool isn’t massive. If you’re struggling to defeat the horrifying boss, check out our guide onhow to beat Lala Barina....

February 27, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Joseph Buck

Best Bow in Monster Hunter Wilds

It’s so strong, in fact, that it tops ourbest weapons tier list. Bows are great for causing and targeting wounds, and for quickly building up elemental status effects. In our guide below, we’ll go over three of thevery best Bows in Monster Hunter Wilds. Hunter’s Stoutbow TheHunter’s Stoutbowis found at the end of the Bone tree. Or, for alternative “best” guides, nudge the links below:

February 27, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Sarah Keith

Best Charge Blade in Monster Hunter Wilds

Hopefully by the end of this guide, you’ll be feeling a little less overwhelmed. By the time you reach them, you’ll likely have mastered the Charge Blade as well! Regas Hyper TheRegas Hyperis simple and very straightforward to craft for an endgame weapon. It’s a magnificent weapon that can absolutely tear apart fire-based monsters like Gravios and Yian Kut-Ku. The only downside is you’ll have to make do with blue sharpness instead of white....

February 27, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Jared Bowman

Best Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Wilds

It’s easy to make, and a great gateway into the endgame weapons of the Dual Blades tree. Or, for alternative “best” guides, smack the links below:

February 27, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Michele Green

Best Great Swords in Monster Hunter Wilds

But which is the very best Great Sword, when all’s said and done? Especially when there are so manymonstersout there to hunt andcapture. Affinity isn’t terribly important for Great Swords, but it’s nice to have. Here are the prerequisite crafting requirements: Grimslayer Urgeom TheGrimslayer Urgeomis a behemoth of a Great Sword. Or, for alternative “best” guides, tap the links below:

February 27, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · William Walker

Best Gunlance in Monster Hunter Wilds

Still, not all Gunlances were created equal, even at the very end of the upgrade tree. Ajara-Kalika TheAjara-Kalikais generally my go-to Gunlance when I want Wide Shelling (and I usually do). An all-round fantastic weapon. How to get Ajara-Kalika: The Ajara-Kalika Gunlance is the final form of the Ajarakan tree. Here are the prerequisite crafting requirements: G. Lawful Bors TheG. Just remember to offset that -15% affinity first! Or, for alternative “best” guides, nudge the links below:

February 27, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Breanna Ross

Best Hammer in Monster Hunter Wilds

But which is the best 8-Rarity Hammer to work towards throughout your playthrough? G. Exultant Bedivere TheG. And let’s face it, that’s the reason anyone uses the Hammer in the first place. It also has a baseline 0% affinity, so there’s no need to offset negative affinity. Or, for alternative “best” guides, opt for links below:

February 27, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Jamie Ramos

Best Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds

In this guide, you’ll find our picks for the threebest, most powerful Heavy BowgunsinMonster Hunter Wilds. Ableben Abzug TheAbleben Abzugis a Piercing damage monster. Here are the prerequisite crafting requirements: G. Aeternal Palamedes TheG. Here are the prerequisite crafting requirements:

February 27, 2025 · 1 min · 40 words · Lauren Daniel