Monster Hunter Outlanders manages to cram the Monster Hunter World experience onto mobile with impressive visual fidelity and core gameplay loops intact. However, six hours of hands-on play reveal a progression system bogged down by half a dozen currencies and gacha mechanics that turn the opening hours into a slog compared to its console predecessors.
Gigabyte has dropped the price of its GO27Q24A 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor by A$100 and is offering buyers a chance to win a custom Street Fighter 6-themed PC before November 1, 2026. The monitor features a Samsung QD-OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, positioning it as an accessible entry point for competitive and fighting game players.
Mega Man: Dual Override brings Proto Man as a fully distinct playable character with heat-managed buster shots, a boomerang shield, and Override mode for its Spring 2027 release. Our hands-on at Gamescom reveals a vibrant 40th-anniversary entry that respects classic structure while adding modern risk-reward systems.
Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword surged from No. 6 to No. 1 on Steam within 24 hours of launch, drawing over 74,000 concurrent players on its second day. Critics have given the action game an 85 on Metacritic, praising its combat depth while flagging repetitive content and pacing issues that stretch a tight 12-hour experience to 25 hours.
Capcom confirmed at Gamescom that Mega Man: Dual Override is a mainline series entry celebrating the franchise's 40th anniversary with a new segmented stage structure and the titular Dual Override mechanic. The game features returning bosses like Astro Man R alongside new foes such as Twinkle Girl, while its story stands alone in the canon so newcomers can jump in without playing the previous 11 titles.
Capcom has unveiled Trailer 6 for Onimusha: Way of the Sword at Gamescom 2026, showcasing the Oni Awakening mechanic and a new boss named Daidara now playable in the updated demo. The game launches September 4 on PlayStation 5, featuring a rebuilt universe accessible to newcomers and extensive DualSense integration built from real temple audio recordings.
Capcom developers revealed at CEDEC 2026 that Pragmata's robot companion Diana almost received a bob haircut to reduce the massive cost of animating individual hair strands. The team ultimately kept her long hair, which uses fewer than 20,000 strands to convey a sense of life in the game's low-gravity lunar environment.
Capcom announces a permanent price reduction for Monster Hunter Wilds starting August 4, alongside new DLC bundles including the Gold Edition and Cosmetic Collections, catering to Nintendo Switch 2 players. The move follows the game's Switch 2 announcement in June 2025. Fans react positively, though some critique the continued use of vouchers for character customization.
Monster Hunter Wilds is undergoing a permanent price reduction and introducing new DLC bundles, as Capcom aims to revitalize the game following a year marked by middling reviews. This strategic move targets attracting new players and re-engaging existing ones. The updates are part of Capcom's efforts to recover from the title's underwhelming reception.
Daigo Umehara discusses the "random" nature of Street Fighter 6, citing its appeal to casual players but also the challenge it poses in determining a clear GOAT. He suggests longer tournament sets could help, while MenaRD shares mixed views on the format. The debate highlights the game's balance between accessibility and competitive depth.
