Powering beyond 100 hours in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
In his weekly column, writer Bob Mackey will alternate between two of his passions: the Japanese RPG genre and classic games. This week, Bob returns to the world of Monster Hunter. Since I don't play MMOs, it's a rare occasion to see the timer on any of my games roll past that magical 99:59 mark. ...
No decision too trivial in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
In his weekly column, writer Bob Mackey will alternate between two of his passions: the Japanese RPG genre and classic games. This week Mackey discusses his evolving thoughts on Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. It's only been a few weeks, but I can't help but feel a little ashamed of my last Joystiq ...
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate off-screen play patch live
Starting today, those of you in the US can team up with friends in Europe to take down the dreaded Lagiacrus, and you can do so without occupying the television. The update for the Wii U version of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, enabling off-screen play and cross-region multiplayer, went live last ...
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Wii U cross-region, off-TV patch hits April 15 [update]
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is getting patched up as promised next week, with off-TV play and cross-region interaction for transatlantic hunters coming to the Wii U game on April 15. Capcom announced the patch back in February, admitting it was going back on its decision to regionally restrict online ...
BioShock Infinite clings to top spot in this week's UK Charts
Like Booker DeWitt on a skyrail, BioShock Infinite hangs high above the rest in this week's UK charts. Despite a 75 percent sales drop after its launch week, Irrational's clouds-based shooter is numero uno for two weeks in a row. Just below it is Tomb Raider, maintaining its own impressive grip on ...
Breaking in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate before it breaks me
In a new weekly column, writer Bob Mackey will alternate between two of his passions: the Japanese RPG genre and classic games. "Before you register any complaints with the management, remember one thing: I'm new here," Mackey says. Jump onto any video game forum these days, and you'll find no ...
Deja Review: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is the latest revision in the long-running Capcom series, the last of which was seen on Western home consoles in 2010's Monster Hunter Tri. When the developer adds an "Alpha," "Turbo," or in this case "Ultimate," to a game's title, it typically signifies that the core ...
Monster Hunter save transfer and packet relay tools coming 'by Friday'
The noticeably absent Packet Relay Tools and Data Transfer Program apps for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate should arrive on Nintendo's eShop by Friday, March 22, Capcom tells Joystiq. The Data Transfer Program will allow players to port their save files between the 3DS and Wii U versions of the game. ...
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate save transfer utility not available yet [update]
The utility to let you transfer Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate saves between the 3DS and Wii U versions is currently missing in action. It was supposed to have been released on the eShop yesterday on both platforms, concurrent with the game, but neither the 3DS "Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Data Transfer ...
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate shopping channel vid is gold
Do you yearn for the exceptional slaying power of a great sword, but find yourself put off by the high asking price? Well, friend, the Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate shopping network is here to make your day a better, more brutal one. Order now! Capcom is keen as mustard to get western gamers hooked ...
