Since it launched last month, both veteran and new players to Monster Hunter World have quickly discovered how deep the game can be. Recently, one of the lesser known armor skills called Mushroomancer has become wildly popular for many characters builds. As an armor skill in Monster Hunter World, Mushroomancer lets players eat mushrooms while out in the world. In order to increase the level of the skill, players will need to equip gear that has this skill in it. Monster Hunter: World is availabl

Layoffs are a sad reality of the gaming industry, as Agents of Mayhem developer Volition faced some layoffs a few months ago. Now, it seems that Mafia III developer Hangar 13 faces the same fate but to a potentially higher degree. While Volition faced around 30 layoffs, Hangar 13 is rumored to have lost a significant number of its staff (exact numbers haven’t been specified). According to one source familiar with Hangar 13, the studio has spent the past year trying to figure out its next project

About a couple of weeks ago, Ubisoft offered a brief overview of Operation Chimera’s operators in Rainbow Six Siege, revealing that the first one is French and the other hails from Russia, with both being two of the very best biohazard specialists in the world. Now, the video game publisher and developer has officially unveiled the identities of the two new operators coming to the tactical shooter with the release of a new trailer. As seen below in the latest official video for Rainbow Six Siege

The feature length remake was fairly successful, despite some criticism from nostalgic fans, and it sounds like the franchise is all ready to roll out yet another remake. Ever since Pokemon the Movie: 2018 was announced, there have been rumors that it would be another remake. The Pokemon Company hasn’t officially confirmed that theory, but there are a lot hints pointing to a Lugia-centric story, which sounds very familiar to Pokemon the Movie: 2000. The first teaser also featured Ash sporting th

Because discussions of video game violence have stemmed from mass shootings since the Columbine massacre in 1999, it should be no surprise that the discussion has arisen once again. A mass shooting occurred at a high school just outside of Boca Raton, Florida that left at least 17 dead and numerous injured, and in response, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin (R) stated in an interview that video games were partly responsible. This is not his first comment on video games, as he has previously stated th

It’s no secret that Monster Hunter World is a dense game whose systems are intricate and deep. So what is Affinity in Monster Hunter World? Depending on a player’s build in Monster Hunter World they may want to stack as many affinity boosting skills as possible. While there are tons of different skills in Monster Hunter World, quite a few of them emphasize affinity – boosting the stat directly or in certain conditions. Monster Hunter World is out now for PS4 and Xbox One.

Last week, Bungie detailed the sandbox changes coming to Destiny 2 that are designed to speed up the pace of the game, including faster movement speeds, shorter Super recharge rates, and a weapon balance pass. This week, Bungie is talking more about changes coming specifically to a number of exotic weapons that are not being used much by players. Bungie discussed one detailed example of one exotic getting buffed in an upcoming update to illustrate how the developer is treating this design pass a

While the debate over their flaws and merits persist, The Witcher developer CD Projekt Red recently decided to weigh in on the matter, with the company’s co-founder Marcin Iwinski having now said his piece on the controversial issue. The fine folks over at PC Gamer recently sat down with Iwinski to discuss loot boxes and microtransactions, which led to the CD Projekt Red co-founder sharing some choice words about the issue that reflect the company’s philosophy on providing content. We released t

It is rather unfortunate for those Pokemon GO players experiencing login issues that the game has officially begun yet another event. While some players may consider Eevee more like a fox than a dog, it is still welcome in this Pokemon GO event. Moreover, as with previous events, a new shiny Pokemon has been added to the game correlating with the event. Since the previous event added a shiny Luvdisc to the game, it may be no surprise that this Year of the Dog event has added a shiny Poochyena. p

Gamers who have been sinking hours into Kingdom Come: Deliverance this week are well aware that this isn’t your average action RPG. Many Kingdom Come: Deliverance players have been struggling with the game’s combat system (and the difficult blocking techniques), but that isn’t the only source of pain. Players who want to take a stealthy rogue approach through the adventure will need to master their theiving skills and that includes knowing how to pickpocket without getting caught. Here is everyt

Now, the property is set to receive even more ancillary products, as the model manufacturer McFarlane Toys has officially announced it will be releasing new figures from the series. There’s no doubt that many CoD fans will want these two pieces for their collection, and McFarlane Toys has already revealed that there will be even more iconic characters to release in a new wave at a later date. For those unaware, these Call of Duty action figures are far from the first instance of McFarlane Toys f

It’s been quite some time since Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn dropped its official reveal trailer during The Game Awards 2015, with many wondering if the forthcoming dynamic beat-’em-up would actually ever see the light of day. Now, it looks as if a launch is on the horizon, as the publisher Wired Productions, the developer Saber Interactive, and the team at Big Deez Productions have officially announced a spring release window for the title. With this being the case, it’s sequel in A Legend Reborn l

World of Warcraft is well known for its lore and iconic characters. The franchise is famous for its unique weapon design and storied lore behind each item and fans have been creating replicas of the gear for over a decade now. Cosplayers create lightweight replicas of everything from Thunderfury to Ashbringer, but they aren’t the only ones reforging legendary items. One World of Warcraft fan with a talent for woodworking recently took to the table to bring Frostmourne to life. The weapon looks b

Live streaming platform Twitch has continued to go from strength to strength. In comparison, MSNBC drew 885,000 average daily viewership during 2017 and CNN got 783,000 average daily viewers. Fortnite and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds were singled out as two games that made a big influence on Twitch viewership in 2017. Twitch’s esports streams are in general seen as a big factor in its viewership figures. Many Twitch viewers also tuned in after notorious League of Legends player Tyler1 was unban

With tough bosses like Xeno’jiva and many more populating the landscape of Monster Hunter World, it’s no wonder why Capcom’s action role-playing game is garnering tons of fans who are flocking to the title in order to experience its challenging gameplay. Speaking of arduous battles in MHW, one intrepid player decided to kick the difficulty against the mythical monster Kirin up a notch by taking on and defeating the creature without the use of armor. Since Monster Hunter World‘s release just seve

Even players who have been playing Monster Hunter World since day one probably still feel like they have a lot to learn. Luckily, there are plenty of helpful experts in the community will to share some of the most helpful tips and tricks. Monster Hunter World players have a ton to keep track of while steamrolling towards the end-game. A new video from Gaijin Hunter offers some very helpful tricks and tips to improve quality of life in the game. Monster Hunter World is available now for PS4 and X

Food is a major part of Monster Hunter World gameplay. Food is so important to Monster Hunter World players, in fact, that one fan has even gone as far as to recreate it in real life. On Twitter, a user named ki-ki posted a delicious Monster Hunter World feast that had been recreated by their significant other. This is accompanied by four kebobs (prawns, prawns with a crispy fried coating, and two types of meatballs) skewered into a pineapple. Monster Hunter World is available now for PS4 and Xb

Since its reveal at E3 2015, Sea of Thieves promised players an open and dynamic world to live out pirate fantasies of treasure hunting, drinking, and ship battling. The recent closed beta test gave fans a small taste of what to expect, though many were looking for more things to do in the world outside of sailing and finding treasure. While the full game promises to have more content, one aspect that Rare has been particularly tight-lipped about is the massive, ship destroying creature known as

Prepare for trouble, Pokemon GO players, and make it double. The game has added two new set of costumes based on the infamous Team Rocket, including Team Rainbow Rocket from Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon. As you may recall, Team Rocket were the original antagonists of Pokemon, and now Pokemon GO players who want to feel a little nefarious can purchase full outfits honoring these classic villains. But, if all you want is that Team Rocket flair, the Rainbow version has more pizzaz. As for what else i

Monster Hunter World is all about humungous boss battles that push players to their limits and really test their skills. As detailed by Monster Hunter World player and YouTuber Mtashed in the video below, players can get a significant damage bonus by attacking monsters when they’re sleeping. This can lead to better rewards, which is what a lot of Monster Hunter World is about. Monster Hunter World players will also want to consider the best food to eat before a hunt because this can provide a si