The idea of giant, Godzilla-esque monsters lurking in the deepest depths of the ocean genuinely terrifies me. Remember, mankind has only mapped out approximately 5% of the Earth’s oceans. If … Read more
Here’s a fun science fact: certain minerals and gemstones like scheelite naturally glow in bright, vibrant colors when exposed to high enough levels of UV light, usually from the Sun. … Read more
Image via Capcom Despite being commonly grouped up with them, spiders aren’t insects. They’re arachnids. Arachnids have eight legs instead of an insect’s six, and don’t possess common insect traits … Read more
Image via Capcom I only just recently learned that a box of beef broth, once opened, is only good in the fridge for like a week. Those things are huge! … Read more
Image via Capcom In just about any fantasy setting, you can suss out a tough guy from a distance if he’s covered in the discarded bones of a dragon. Dragon … Read more
Image via Capcom Not all ice is created equal. That may sound silly, but remember, ice is water, and not all water is created equal. There’s filtered water, spring water, … Read more
Animals don’t really appreciate it when you take their eggs, but eggs are an important component in many recipes. I admit, It’s kinda messed up to steal something’s unborn young … Read more
I’ll never understand why it took so long for eastern game developers and publishers to realize the viability of PC as a gaming platform. Trying to get Atlus to port … Read more
Earlier this week, Capcom announced that its Nintendo Switch exclusive, Monster Hunter Rise, reached over 5 million units shipped within its first week. As a token of their appreciation, Capcom is … Read more
Everything is made cooler by an association with dragons. It’s basically a scientific fact. I guarantee you nobody would give dragonfruit the time of day if it wasn’t called “dragonfruit.” … Read more
Capcom announces their latest installment in the Monster Hunter series for Nintendo Switch has topped 5 million units shipped worldwide. Monster Hunter Rise was released on March 26, exclusively for Nintendo Switch. Monster Hunter‘s first … Read more
I guess I shouldn’t be especially surprised that monster hunting, as a profession, necessitates so many different sets of weapon and armor composed of so many different ores and minerals. … Read more
Any good forge needs proper fuel and proper materials. Bad stuff in your blacksmith’s fire would be like throwing a tire into a fireplace. You’re not getting any gear, you’re … Read more
Image via Capcom In just about any fantasy setting, there’s always at least one kind of metal or ore that makes what is unquestionably the best stuff. Diamond, mythril, orichalcum, … Read more
Image via Capcom It’s a well-established fact that in any sword or sorcery setting, the more dead things you have on your outfit, the cooler you look. Everyone wants the … Read more
Image via Capcom Fun fact: the fictional currency “Zenny” is used in a bunch of Capcom’s game franchises, including Mega Man, Street Fighter, and of course, Monster Hunter. The name … Read more
Image via Capcom There are dozens of different monster materials to collect in the latest installment of Monster Hunter. Big Fin is a material you’ll need in Monster Hunter Rise if you’re going … Read more
When you have access to giant, transforming battle axes or massive, exploding lances, the more traditional weapons can sometimes go by the wayside. But I’m telling you that just because … Read more
Slaying monsters and collecting resources is the name of the game in the Monster Hunter titles. Whether you’re slaying giant, powerful monsters or smaller, less threatening ones, you’ll always get a few … Read more
There are lots of different resources available in the new Monster Hunter Rise game for Nintendo Switch. Items are always important, and the best way to get better gear is by upgrading … Read more
The Monster Hunter World is expanding with its latest Switch exclusive release, Monster Hunter Rise. The game boasts a plethora of weapons, fourteen to be precise. But which ones are … Read more
Image via Capcom One of the prevailing philosophies of ancient hunters was that every last piece of a hunted animal should be put to some kind of practical use. If … Read more
Image via Capcom The annoying thing about armor systems in certain games is that you have to frequently switch up your various armor pieces in order to get the most … Read more