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Monster Hunter Wilds' Artian Weapons Are Complicated, But Full Of Potential
7.5.2025
The grind is just as important as the hunt in Monster Hunter Wilds. While we all want to grind away to make stylish armor, Artian Weapons are a huge focus for grinding in this installment. They’re a new customizable weapon type that functions as endgame equipment and they can come across as...
Farming Hunter Symbols In Monster Hunter Wilds Will Get You The Game's Best Weapons And Armor
5.5.2025
Monster Hunter Wilds can be rather overwhelming once you unlock High-Rank hunts. Among the stronger monsters and new mechanics that the second half of the campaign introduces, there are also brand-new materials like Hunter Symbols. If you want to craft the best weapons and armor, you’re going...
The Week's Top Tips For Clair Obscur, Oblivion Remastered, Monster Hunter Wilds And More
4.5.2025
This week’s tips roundup will help you snag valuable items in Monster Hunter Wilds, collect all three tokens in Clair Obscur’s party scene, and harness Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ afflictions against your foes, among other things. Read on for all of the week’s best pointers.Read more
The Last Thing 2025 Needed Was GTA 6
2.5.2025
Have you heard the news? Grant Theft Auto 6, which was announced with a 2025 release window, has been delayed until May 2026. A year away. Yikes! But actually, that’s okay, because 2025 has been so jam-packed with good games (and more are coming) that we didn’t really need GTA 6 anyway. Read more
Yeah, You Might Just Have To Resort To Save Scumming To Secure This Item In Monster Hunter Wilds
1.5.2025
Monster Hunter Wilds has a habit of keeping things vague when it comes to various mechanics or how items work. Not everything can be as obvious as how to interact with Wounds. No matter if you find it charming or frustrating, you’re bound to be confused here and there. A great example of this...
How To Get Every Blossomdance Festival Ticket And Cosmetic In Monster Hunter Wilds' First Limited-Time Event
29.4.2025
“The Festival of Accord - Blossomdance” event is finally live in Monster Hunter Wilds. While there are a bunch of fun things that have been added or changed for the game’s first limited-time event, the biggest highlight is unlocking new cherry blossom-themed equipment to change your hunter’s...
Andor Season 2 Is So Good We Can't Stop Talking About It
26.4.2025
Roughly two and a half years after its first season aired, Star Wars Andor, the fiercely political series starring Diego Luna who reprises the role of Cassian Andor he first played in Rogue One, has returned for its second and final season. Overseen by Michael Clayton director Tony Gilroy, the show...
One Of The Most Overlooked RPG Franchises Deserves A Comeback Now That It's Finally On PC Again
25.4.2025
Breath of Fire IV is the latest classic with an old PC port to be resurrected by GOG’s ongoing preservation program. It’s available DRM-free for just $10 and makes one of the great underrated RPG franchises available to a whole new set of players for the first time in over a decade.Read more
Michael B. Jordan’s Most Badass Physical Performances
25.4.2025
Michael B Jordan is one of those actors with a physique that looks like he was carved from marble while in the gym, staring at a collage of buff action heroes. And he’s put it to good use in his 20-plus year career, playing everything from a flying ball of fire in Fantastic Four to...
First Teaser For Predator: Badlands Reveals The Movie's New Alien Hunter
23.4.2025
After a year of rumors and reports, we finally got the first official teaser for the upcoming movie Predator: Badlands. And the teaser promises a Predator sequel unlike anything we’ve seen before.Read more
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Has The Juice
23.4.2025
I’ve put about 15 hours into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and my conclusion so far is that developer Sandfall Interactive might be cooking. The French RPG is clearly inspired by the Japanese greats like Final Fantasy and Persona, but its Paper Mario-style timing elements and wealth of original...
Yes, Monster Hunter Wilds’ Corrupted Mantle Is Still Worth Using
21.4.2025
You’ll unlock a ton of equipment while playing through Monster Hunter Wilds’ campaign, including multiple mantles with unique perks. One such is Corrupted Mantle, which was recently nerfed to a more balanced state instead of being overpowered as hell. The recent nerf, combined with its compromising...
Tips For Monster Hunter Wilds, The First Berserker, Dynasty Warriors: Origins And More
20.4.2025
This week we’ve got plenty of Monster Hunter Wilds tips for ya on everything from mastering the cool Stalwart Guard technique to snagging some great items that can give you an edge. We’ll also guide you to some great armor in The First Berserker that will let you stay cool under pressure, and give...
One Of Monster Hunter Wilds’ Coolest Techniques Isn’t Even Properly Explained
17.4.2025
Although there are a lot of new mechanics that Monster Hunter Wilds puts front and center, quite a few are specific to certain weapons. Stalwart Guard is one such mechanic. And unfortunately there’s no real in-game explanation for how it works.Read more
These Monster Hunter Wilds 'Charms' Are A Little Tricky To Get, But They're So Worth It
15.4.2025
Although Monster Hunter Wilds has a ton of new features and mechanics, you’ll still use the same iconic weapons to take down monsters and craft cool-looking armor. The always-helpful Armorcharm and Powercharm have also returned, but they’re easy to miss this time around. You’ll want to get these...
What To Do When Monster Hunter Wilds Won't Let You Rest
14.4.2025
Monster Hunter Wilds has brought a ton of new features along for the latest entry in the series. While both the Wounds System and Power Clash mechanics are vital for combat, equally exciting is the addition of a Day/Night cycle, complete with weather events. Naturally, there is also a Rest feature...
The Week's Top Tips For First Berserker, Monster Hunter Wilds, South Of Midnight, And More
13.4.2025
This week’s hodgepodge of our top recent tips includes pointers about what the best armor in The First Berserker might be for your build, the best weapons for beginners in Monster Hunter Wilds, the best skills to snag in South of Midnight, and more.Read more
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Games To Play While Prices Are Still Normal
11.4.2025
I say this apolitically: Things are about to be more expensive than they’ve ever been. While you’re donating plasma and cashing coins in anticipation of the Switch 2 (by the way, what the actual hell is Nintendo doing right now?), we suggest you spend time settling in with some more modestly priced...
What The Heck Is Weapon 'Affinity' In Monster Hunter Wilds?
11.4.2025
Between the numerous mechanics and awkward co-op system, Monster Hunter Wilds can be quite a confusing game. This is most evident when you’re looking at the stat page for a weapon and come across the term “Affinity.” What exactly is that supposed to do? While the term sounds strange and there isn’t...
How To Use Every Offset Attack In Monster Hunter Wilds
11.4.2025
Monster Hunter Wilds introduces a lot of new mechanics to help you halt the momentum of the beasts you’re hunting. While the easiest way to topple them over is attacking their flashing red wounds, another option is parrying them with Offset Attacks. Mastering these can be a tough challenge, but...