It’s no well-kept secret that many of gaming’s biggest franchises have come out of Japan. From Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda to Pokémon and Resident Evil, video game hits and Japanese developers have become concomitant, and it’s well-earned. But some franchises take longer to build up s...
Read MoreHunters unite! After months of Monster Hunter fans hounding powerhouse video game publisher CAPCOM to localize Japan’s exclusive Monster Hunter Double Cross for the Nintendo Switch, the gaming company at last relented. With Monster Hunter World quickly rocketing to the status of their highest sell...
Read MoreCapcom’s Monster Hunter franchise has long been a fan favorite, however, before the release of their series-record-setting Monster Hunter World for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, its success on Western shores had been niche at best. When the aforementioned release quickly became Capcom’s highes...
Read MoreSuper Smash Bros. fans were welcomed this morning by more than just clear summer skies, as Nintendo’s promised Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct streamed at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET. New details about the game were in no short supply and the live stream went on for nearly half an hour. Many of the h...
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