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Monster Hunter Wilds Is Capcom’s Fastest Selling Game – Sells 8 Million Copies in 3 Days

Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom’s latest entry in the series, has quickly become the fastest-selling title in the company’s history, despite performance issues on both console and PC versions. The game sold 8 million copies within just three days of its release on February 28, 2025. At this pace, it is expected to outsell Monster Hunter: World, which had sold over 20 million copies as of September 2024, according to Statista. Considering that Monster Hunter: World was released in 2018, it is reason...
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Iconic Gaming Publisher Acclaim Makes Its Return

If you grew up gaming in the ‘80s and ‘90s, you probably remember Acclaim. From arcade hits to console classics, the publisher was behind some of the biggest titles of its time. Now, after more than two decades, Acclaim is making a comeback—this time with a fresh focus on indie developers and breathing new life into its legendary franchises. Originally founded in 1987, Acclaim published hit games across multiple platforms, including Double Dragon II, Double Dragon III, Cybernoid, Super Smash TV,...
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Streets of Rage 4 Devs Reveal Arcade Fantasy Beat ‘Em Up Absolum

When Dotemu and Guard Crush Games revealed and eventually released Streets of Rage 4, it became the best beat ’em up I had played in a long time. Now, the duo is back—this time joined by co-developer Supamonks Studio—with Absolum, a fantasy arcade-style beat ’em up inspired by classics like Golden Axe, Guardian Heroes, and Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara. I guess we can stop pestering Dotemu for a Golden Axe revival now. More notably, this marks Dotemu’s first original IP—a significant...
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Knights in Tight Spaces Review (PC) – We’re Getting Medieval Out Here

Our friend Getselious is back with another video review, this time taking a deep dive into Knights in Tight Spaces, the latest release from Ground Shatter. As the studio’s second Deck-Builder game, it has big shoes to fill—but how does it stack up against its predecessor? Has Ground Shatter refined and expanded on what made the original so enjoyable? Join us as we explore the tactical, deck-building action of Knights in Tight Spaces and see whether it delivers a worthy evolution of the formula....
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Officially Revealed

After weeks of teasing, Activision has finally made it official—Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remake is coming. The highly anticipated remaster drops on July 11, 2025, for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Iron Galaxy is handling development for THPS 3 + 4 Remake, stepping in for Vicarious Visions, the studio that nailed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 Remake before being absorbed into Blizzard. While some fans (myself included) would have loved to see Vicarious Visions r...
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Showcases Thrilling Combat Gameplay and New Difficulty Mode Updates

Many of us here at The Outerhaven can’t stop talking about the upcoming RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, set to release in just two months. To make the wait even harder, French developer Sandfall Interactive has dropped new gameplay footage focusing purely on combat. And don’t worry—there are no story spoilers here, just action-packed battles. The gameplay showcases what makes Clair Obscur stand out: its ‘Reactive Turn-Based RPG’ mechanics. Instead of the typical turn-based formula, combat invo...
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Monster Hunter Wilds PC Performance Leaves Much To Be Desired

Now that Monster Hunter Wilds is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, I can finally discuss something that has been on my mind since I reviewed the game: its PC performance. I touched on this in our review, but now that I’ve released my benchmark footage, I can dive deeper into the Monster Hunter Wilds PC performance frustrations that no doubt is being discussed by just about everyone who’s playing the game. For my testing, I recorded multiple gameplay videos in both 4K and 1440p. I ran th...
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Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Install High Resolution Textures on PC

For those playing Monster Hunter Wilds on PC and wondering why the visuals don’t look as good as expected, you might be missing the High Resolution Textures. These textures are much larger than the default ones and aren’t included by default, so you’ll need to install them separately after installing the game. However, be aware that using higher-resolution textures can impact performance, especially if your GPU has less than 16GB of VRAM. Given that the game already struggles with performance is...
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Where to Find and Pet Poogie

Poogie, the lovable pig, has been a staple in the Monster Hunter franchise for quite some time, and many have wondered if it will appear in Monster Hunter Wilds. Thankfully, the answer is yes—Poogie can be found in Monster Hunter Wilds. However, unlike previous games, Poogie isn’t available at the start or even shortly after. Instead, it won’t appear until much later in the game. It seems like Capcom wanted players to earn the chance to pet Poogie, placing the pig much further into the game comp...
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Disable the Seikret Auto-Explore Ability

To me, one of the biggest additions of Monster Hunter Wilds was the inclusion of the Seikret, the Dinosaur-like mount that takes players from various locations and even assists in fights. Seriously, I wish these existed because I’d get one over my dog any day. Except, by default, the Seikret does one thing that I absolutely loathe, and that’s exploring on its own or auto-explore. Simply put, it can’t sit still when you mount it, and that can cause some problems. But thankfully, we can disable th...
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Putting the Palico into Standby Mode

Ah yes, the Palico—your lovable, cat-like combat companion and loyal best friend—has returned in Monster Hunter Wilds. However, just like in previous entries, I feel that it can make the adventure a bit too easy. The Palico provides healing, often right when you need it, and can pull a monster’s aggro, giving you a moment to heal or take other actions. Some players might find that the Palico makes the game a little too easy, but thankfully, there’s an option to disable it if you prefer to leave...
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Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Improve the Radial Wheel

Longtime Monster Hunter fans know that Capcom’s implementation of the Radial Wheel is one of the best ideas in the series. However, its default setup in Monster Hunter Wilds can lead to accidental item use—sometimes at the worst possible moments. Ever found yourself pulling out a fishing rod in the middle of a heated battle? I have, and it’s frustrating. Fortunately, there’s a simple fix: you can change the Radial Wheel’s functionality so that using an item requires pressing the right joystick,...
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Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Setup Pop-up Camps

A new mechanic introduced in Monster Hunter Wilds is the addition of Pop-up Camps—temporary camps that can be set up in the wild. These allow you to restock potions, gather resources, or change gear without returning to your main camp. You can access them on foot or via mount, making them a convenient option for extended hunts. While they offer fewer amenities than main camps, their flexibility makes them a valuable tool for hunters navigating the wilderness. Before setting up a Pop-up Camp, you...
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Monster Hunter Wilds Lack Of Difficulty Sparks Frustration

Ever since the review scores for Monster Hunter Wilds dropped, there has been an increasing number of gamers—both newcomers and veterans—who have fixated on one particular critique that many reviews have highlighted: the game might be too easy. Since then, I’ve scoured the internet to see the takes and opinions of those planning to dive into the game when it releases on February 28, 2025, and it’s been interesting to see what people are saying. To be honest, after everything I’ve read, there’s a...
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Spectator Mode Podcast 179 – Impressions and Controversy

Keith has been a fan of geek culture and video games ever since his father gifted him his first gaming console many decades ago and has used this love of for the genres to start The Outerhaven. Keith keeps follows on the ongoings of videogames, anime, comics and technology, and while he has been writing about these topics for the past 14 years, he has been a gamer and tech guy for 30 years. Keith has been a fan of geek culture and video games ever since his father gifted him his first gaming co...
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Yellow Brick Games Reveals Updates and DLC Plans for Eternal Strands

Not too long ago, Yellow Brick Games released its action RPG Eternal Strands, and I was hooked, despite a few issues with the game. Now that the initial excitement has settled, Yellow Brick Games has revealed a hefty list of updates and DLC coming to the game. As a fan of the game, I’m excited to see what’s coming for the game. The first update addresses several concerns, including improvements to character movement, making combat mechanics even better, and a change to the death penalty—now fall...
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Anna Williams Added to Tekken 8 Season Pass 2

With Nina Williams present in Tekken 8, we all knew it was just a matter of time before her sister, Anna Williams, would make it into the game. And just like that, Anna was announced for the second season of Tekken 8, which will be released on March 31st, 2025, for those who purchase the Tekken 8 Season 2 Character and Stage Pass or April 3rd, 2025, for everyone else. This new Anna looks mighty fine with her updated character model, especially with her stylish hair. She makes a very familiar st...
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Bloober Team Working on a New Game Based off a Komani IP

After the success of Konami and Bloober Team’s collaboration on the Silent Hill 2 remake, the two have announced they will be working together again on a new title. Given Bloober Team’s reputation for horror and suspense games, many assume this project will be another Silent Hill entry. However, the developer has only confirmed that it is “working on a new game based on a Konami IP,” leaving room for speculation. While Silent Hill seems like the most obvious choice, there are several other Konam...
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JRPG Edge of Memories Announced by Midgar Studios and Nacon

Back in 2021, the indie developer Midgar Studio released its first title, a JRPG called Edge of Eternity—a game I helped crowdfund (full disclosure). Now, the team, along with Nacon, is preparing to bring more JRPG goodness with a follow-up titled Edge of Memories, and the game has some major firepower attached to it. Alongside the Midgar Studio team, industry veterans such as Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger), Emi Evans (Nier), Raita Kazama (Xenoblade Chronicles), and Mitsuru Yokoyama (Final Fa...
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Monster Hunter Wilds Review (PC) – The Best Entry Yet

When Capcom released Monster Hunter World, I was convinced they had reached the pinnacle of the series, and there was no way they could top it. Then came Monster Hunter Rise, which, while enjoyable, just didn’t have that wow factor to dethrone MHW. But then Monster Hunter Wilds was announced, and the hype leading up to its release had me both excited and skeptical. After finally getting my hands on it, though? I can sum it up in just one word… damn. Not only has Capcom surpassed Monster Hunter W...
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