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Capcom’s Monster Hunter franchise has been running strong ever since 2004 and seems to have found a permanent home on Nintendo consoles. Naturally, one would expect the company to make a new Monster Hunter game for Nintendo’s latest console, the Nintendo Switch, but that is only half true: the most recent Monster Hunter game is being ported to the Nintendo Switch, at least in Japan.

Earlier this year, Capcom released Monster Hunter XX (pronounced “Double Cross” instead of “X X” or “Double X”) in Japan on the Nintendo 3DS. The game was an upgrade to Monster Hunter X (pronounced “Cross”), better known as Monster Hunter Generations outside of Japan, and introduced new monsters, new monster variants, and new fighting styles. While we do not know if the Switch version of Monster Hunter XX will be a straight up port or if it will introduce its own slew of monsters and monster variants, we can expect it to support numerous control schemes and provide better graphics.

The announcement page for the Switch version of Monster Hunter XX is only in Japanese, and I cannot find any first-hand information in English, especially regarding the potential of a release outside of Japan. However, many gaming news outlets treat an American release as a foregone conclusion, which is understandable given Monster Hunter’s popularity. While Capcom never announced an English version of the original Monster Hunter XX for the 3DS, that might not be necessary if the Switch version is released outside of Japan. Capcom and Nintendo could be assuming that the Switch version will be a console seller (i.e., will convince people to buy Nintendo Switches), which is more than likely given the quality of the Monster Hunter games.

You might wonder why Monster Hunter XX’s Switch release is such a big deal. The Monster Hunter franchise is extremely popular, especially in Japan. Furthermore, while the series started on PlayStation 2, it jumped to Nintendo 3DS in 2012 and stayed there ever since, which demonstrates the popularity of a portable, multiplayer-focused Monster Hunter game. Since Nintendo is trying to push the Switch as a powerful, portable console that is designed to interact with other Switches, Monster Hunter will help cement that reputation.

We here at Geek Reply hope that Capcom/Nintendo officially announces Monster Hunter XX for American, European, and other non-Japanese audiences next month at E3 2017.

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Joker’s Free Suicide Squad DLC on PS5

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There hasn’t been much buzz surrounding Suicide Squad since its release in February. Warner Bros. was let down by the game’s underwhelming sales, but they remained committed to turning their live service vision into a reality. An exciting new DLC update has been released, introducing The Crown Prince of Crime to the game.

As the game’s first live season begins, players will have the chance to take on Green Lantern and, in the end, unlock The Joker as a playable character. Which Joker are you referring to? This is quite intricate. Furthermore, players can look forward to the inclusion of a Battle Pass, a variety of new shop items available for purchase, exciting Incursions and Strongholds to partake in, as well as an expanded selection of Infamy Sets and Notorious Gear to amass.

What are your thoughts on this? Does the allure of The Joker entice you to return to Suicide Squad, or have you remained a loyal fan all along? We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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