What to expect from Monster Hunter Stories 2

By Jenni Lada // 9.30.206.16.21

We are getting a second Monster Hunter Stories game! The sequel was a part of the September 2020 Nintendo partner showcase, and then went on to be discussed in the follow-up Monster Hunter Direct. But while knowing Monster Hunter Stories 2 is on the way is exciting, it’s also a shock and might leave people wondering why they should be excited. There’s a lot of missing information, which isn’t helped by the preliminary footage seeming to pull from cinematic segments. Fortunately, we’re here to help!

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Monster Hunter enters morally gray areas

By Jenni Lada // 3.1.182.26.18

When players step into the world of Monster Hunter, they enter an untamed area where gigantic creatures roam free. Some are openly hostile. Others are not. No matter their demeanor, people’s goals are to wipe them out. While this makes for exciting gameplay, it may get players thinking. While we often engage in positive actions in the Monster Hunter series, some actions within the game can be suspect.

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The best JRPGs of 2017

By Graham Russell // 12.27.1712.18.17

With some long-awaited titles and unlikely localizations mixed in with pure surprises, there were a lot of JRPGs in 2017 and the batch wasn’t lacking in quality. But there are only so many hours in the day! So if you only play three of the year’s role-playing games, it should be these. (But also you can play more than three and we wouldn’t exactly be mad at you.)

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Preview: Monster Hunter Stories is a slice of Rider life

By Jenni Lada // 9.30.1611.10.16

Monster Hunter games are action-RPGs, but, if you think about it, you could consider them life sims. You’re following a person who is doing the best they can as they go through their day-to-day life in a world filled with daunting monsters.