Camera angles, zoom scopes, bulky armor, enormous swords are all things that could get in the way of accurately assessing a monster’s size in the  Monster Hunter  universe. But you know what works really well? Charts! And side-by-side comparisons to real world things. Check out the infographics below to get a better sense of what you’re hunting…

Isn’t it just epic/scary to think that  Monster Hunter ‘s largest monster is  15 times larger than the largest animal on Earth, the blue whale?

Whate are your favorite comparisons?

Alright everyone, looks like we made it to the end of the Omega blogs. Here is the last and final character, Decapre! Continue on to see what new tools this assassin has picked up.

Hey everyone, Tomoaki Ayano here!

Can you believe it’s December already? With the release of Ultra SFIV and the announcement of the fighting game reissue project here in Japan, this has been a great year for fighting games. Now the year has almost reached its end, but we still have some Ultra SFIV arcade events lined up here in Japan, so if you happen to be in the area, be sure to check them out.

Anyway, in this week’s blog we’re going to close out the Ultra SFIV Omega Edition introductions with the new character introduced in Ultra: Decapre. Let’s get to it!

Decapre

The approach we took for Omega Decapre differs from the approach we took for other characters: we’ve pretty much rebuilt her from the ground up! From her normals to her specials, she’s become a totally different character! One of the key concepts for Omega Decapre is “invisibility,” so we’ve tried to integrate that into her abilities and appearance.

You’ll be able to tell the difference just by looking at her, but try playing as her and you’ll get a fresh new gameplay experience.

Invisible Ray: Yes, Omega Edition Decapre gets a projectile move. It travels so fast you can’t see it…though it’s not actually that effective as a projectile.

The different button strengths will adjust the start up speed, but any decrease in start-up is balanced with an increase in recovery. You’ll want to pick the strength to use based on your distance from the opponent. The EX version starts up and travels fast, hits twice, and causes a knockdown.

Psycho Transaction: A new move with some very unique properties.

Some of you may be familiar with Juni’s and Juri’s “Psycho Charge.” This is Decapre’s version. She can charge her super and revenge meters at the cost of her vitality gauge. But be careful: if you don’t stop charging before you run out of vitality, you’ll end up KO’ing yourself! This move could be the key to a great comeback!

We’ve also changed Decapre from a charge character into a command character to help her with her offense. The idea is to use your speed to overwhelm the opponent, and when you get a chance…hit ‘em hard!

My inspiration: The invisible assassin!

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And that wraps up the Omega Edition introductions for all 44 characters. What do you think? We developed Omega to make the characters more fun and interesting, and to bring some more freshness and excitement to the game. We went back to the basics when working on each character, and we feel that there’s plenty to keep you entertained. Omega is a great opportunity for you to try out new characters you haven’t played before.

Also, due to popular demand, the next update will also allow you to play Omega Edition online! Try out lots of characters, take on lots of challengers!

Well, that’s all for this week. See you again later!

So far we’ve been talking about  Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate ‘s awesome new monsters , and every time we live stream the game we inevitably talk about the various weapon types… but there’s a key aspect of hunting we feel needed some more time to shine too: the environments!

And with that in mind, Jake and I teamed up to create the Field Tours series . What better place to start than the very first area you explore in the game? Sit back, relax, and enjoy this brief tour of the  Ancestral Steppe :

So I hope you enjoyed the video, and remember to pre-order the game… or better yet, the Collector’s Edition ( GameStop, EB Canada ) before it runs out! =)

With the release date and pricing newly confirmed for the upcoming HD rerelease of the  Resident Evil remake, we’re celebrating the Throwback Thursday way with a session of the original PS1  Resident Evil– extra appropriate since PlayStation also just celebrated their twentieth birthday . 

Anyhoo, tune into Twitch at 4pm PT for all the chills, spills, and one-liners you can handle. See ya there!

In two days PSX kicks off. In addition to the USFIV tournaments that will be held at the Capcom booth, Ono-san will be there in person signing posters on Saturday, December 6th from 2-3pm. You can check out his message above to all our fans.  

Behold the glory of last month’s “Battle” themed Loot Crate. Among other rad things, you’ll notice the crate included a mini-replica of Mega Man’s helmet–a scaled-down version of the helmets we’ve been selling at conventions and the Capcom store.

The helmets actually came in four different colors, signifying Mega Man’s color-changing, ability-stealing ways. Observe!

Pretty neat, huh? Well, if you missed the Loot Crate or are itchin’ to collect ’em all, we’ve got another simple chance for you to win one. Simple follow @Capcom_Unity on Twitter and RT this tweet . We’ll pick five winners. Easy!

Meanwhile, here’s a teaser for the December Loot Crate, which you can sign up for now.

“This month we’re celebrating a selection of geek and gaming franchises that have had significant anniversaries in 2014 for our December crate! Believe us when we say it’s going to be BIG – as in, literally the BIGGEST crate we’ve ever delivered, size-wise!  With exclusives featuring DC Comics/Batman & Marvel/Guardians of the Galaxy.

We also have an exclusive Ghostbusters collectible, a variant cover comic exclusive to Looters, and epic Tetris and The Simpsons items rounding things out! To top it off – a brand NEW, never before-seen Funko POP! Vinyl figure created exclusively for us at Loot Crate, entirely new that you POP! lovers will NOT be able to find anywhere else! 

Sign up now and help us send off 2014 with our biggest and best crate yet!”

::UPDATE:: For the curious, the November crate also included a Steam download code for Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition  and this snazzy Ryu headband.

Lotsa Capcom love in November!

All aboard the hype train for Resident Evil! The enhanced version of the classic 2002 “REmake” officially hits North American and European digital outlets starting January 20. Beginning on that day you’ll be able to pick it up for $19.99/EUR19.99 on PS4, PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC.

While it’s nice to finally know the price and release date, nothing speaks louder than gameplay footage. So to that end, take a peep at this lovely 60fps gameplay footage taken from the PC version of the game.

We also have a bevy of new PC screenshots to consider as well – check ’em out!

( Shoutout to Moira!)

And then on top of all that, we’ve also put together this fun salute to the 200+ doors of the Spencer Mansion and its surrounding areas. No fancy angle here, just doors upon doors upon doors – strange how something so simple can still take you back.

Game’s out starting from January 20!

A couple of months ago we revealed the Gore Magala , the monster that drives the main story line in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate while introducing a number of new features to the series. But as you know, MH4U is the equivalent to Japan’s MH4G , so there’s a whole G portion to the game, and the monster leading the charge on that part is the deadly Seregios!

 

With the combination of very large claws and the ability to shoot razor-sharp scales, the Seregios puts up quite a unique fight. The large claws are used to grab small monsters (or even your companions!) and toss them right at you while its scales are used as deadly high-speed projectiles.

 

Getting hit by those scales might leave one of them stuck on you, triggering a brand new ailment: Bleeding! If you move too quickly and the scales will cause you to bleed more, so you’ll have to find a safe spot to crouch and heal or eat some steak.

 

But Seregios’ impact goes beyond just new movement patterns. As you craft Seregios weapons, you’ll get to enjoy some new combat mechanics as well. Blademaster weapons will re-sharpen themselves after a few evasive moves, Bowguns will reload one bullet after each evasion and the Bow gets a special attack bonus for Close Range coatings. Just to clarify, Seregios’ weapons are the only ones in game with this ability.

Here are some shots of the equipment:

Female Gunner armor and Bow

Male Blademaster armor and Insect Glaive

And here’s the adorably fierce Seregios Palico gear:

Palico gear

As you can see, the Seregios definitely earns the spot as the flagship monster alongside the Gore Magala, bringing in not only a very interesting fight but also unique mechanics for hunters to enjoy throughout the rest of the game

Look forward to these and more awesome stuff in MH4U on the Nintendo 3DS early 2015!

                   

Those attending PlayStation’s first-ever  PlayStation Experience   event in Las Vegas this week (December 6th and 7th) should make sure and pay a visit to the Capcom area, where we’ll have all the latest game demos, fighting game tournaments, and maybe even some game giveaways. Details below.

Resident Evil Revelations 2
Claire Redfield and Moira Burton star in the latest chilling installment of the Resident Evil franchise. Imprisoned on a mysterious island, Claire and Moira are fighting for survival as they try to unravel the secrets of what’s really happening on this tiny island facility, but little do they know that evil is watching their every move.

The story will unfold over 4 dramatic episodes each being released on a weekly basis digitally. Pre-order the Complete Season now on PlayStation Store to get the whole story and also receive the ‘RAID Mode Throwback Stage Pack’ for free! Resident Evil Revelations 2 will be coming to  PS4  and  PS3  in early 2015, but you can get a first look at the game with our playable demo at PlayStation Experience.

Resident Evil
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! The remastered HD version of Resident Evil will be available for download early 2015 for PS4 and PS3. This is the first time the game will be playable for the public, so come by and see the mansion in a whole new way.

Ultra Street Fighter IV
Experience the action and hype of the Capcom Pro Tour! Free-to-enter Ultra Street Fighter IV tournaments will be running every day of the show, with awesome prizes for winners and entrants alike. Put your skills to the test on the specially created eSports stage, or one of the playable demo kiosks. Best of all, anyone who plays a match of USFIV, tournament or not, will get a FREE digital copy of Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition for PS3!

Have you heard of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure? Well, it’s pretty awesome. The whole concept of  Stands as a game mechanic is just fascinating to me. I’ll let you do some of the research on that, but for now let’s enjoy this fan art by torsvik .

What I also find pretty fascinating is just how the universe works… reflecting on this, I remembered how  JoJo’s Bizzare Adventure HD Ver . was my very first project here at Capcom, but was already prepping up for the announcement and release of  Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate . Funny how things can get connected like that, right?

Anyways, hope you got the cross referencing in the fan art. And thanks torsvik for creating such an accurate representation of what late 2012 was for me. =)

Hope everyone had a pleasant holiday weekend… but since we’re all back and it is Monday, hunters like us have some serious work to do!

Tune in to  twitch.tv/capcomunity from  3pm to 4pm PT to see some monster hunting action. Also, for those with  MH3U on the Wii U, you can join us at  Help D Lobby 10 .

The time for giving is upon us! That said, allow me to give you the latest Ayano blog, where he further explains what changes you can look forward to when the Omega Edition characters come your way.

Hey everyone, Tomoaki Ayano here!

Christmas will soon be here! I know a lot of you will spend the day with family and loved ones…but maybe some of you will spend it with the warm glow of a TV screen as you take on opponents online in Ultra SFIV! As for me, I’ll probably be hard at work.

Today we’ve got a lot of ground to cover with part six of the Ultra SFIV Omega Edition introductions. The theme this week is the New New Challengers, which means we’ll be covering Hakan, Juri, Evil Ryu, Oni, and Poison.

…Yes, I know the theme name is uninspired, but it’s something I came up with on the fly. Do you really care about it that much?! Haha.

Anyway, today’s blog includes two of the characters I use, Hakan and Poison, so I’m especially psyched up!

 

Juri

Jyafuten

Juri uses the power of the Feng Shui Engine to gather power at her feet. From here she can perform a couple of move variations.

Press forward and release the button for Fusatsusen. This is a kick move that varies depending on the button pressed.

The fierce version results in a double rising kick. It deals a lot of damage and can be used as a follow-up move in many different situations.

Press backwards and release the button for Shotenha, a kick-launcher move. Of course, you can follow up afterwards too.

 

It’s a great set-up for her super!

Jyafuten gives Juri new options for her mid- and close-range attacks. I feel like this update really solidifies Juri’s fighting style: Tae Kwon Do expertly mixed with the unique Feng Shui Engine.

My inspiration: The explosive Feng Shui Engine!

 

Hakan

Hakan Launcher: A new move that lifts the opponent into the air.

After the opponent is launched, you can cancel into an Oil Shower. Once you get the hang of this move, you can even hit the opponent with follow-up attacks! The EX version turns into a hit-throw, and once the opponent has been sent crashing to the ground, Hakan automatically follows up with an Oil Shower!

 

Hakan Splitter: Hold fierce punch for a knockdown attack. It starts up slowly, but it’s an overhead attack that’s good for toppling your opponent.

In Omega, Hakan will also be able to cancel his existing moves. This feature, combined with his new moves, gives him a whole lot of chances to oil up. He’s also got new feint variations to throw his opponents off their game. I think Hakan’s a really interesting character and I love the Omega take on him.

My inspiration: The slippery king.

 

Evil Ryu

Rakuyo Hadoken: A fireball that goes straight up, and then flies down at an angle!

We wanted to give Evil Ryu a Zanku Hadoken he could use without having to jump. This move leaves Evil Ryu pretty open, but it can be a very powerful tool: knock your opponent down and then use this to help set up your offense. This is a new type of fireball for the SF series, so it’s going to be interesting seeing players try it out.

Ryukosai: A stronger, multi-hitting version of Ryusokyaku that uses two bars of super meter. The first hit breaks armor and hits overhead, making this a great move for breaking through your opponent’s defense!

Evil Ryu also has new target combos that can combo into Ryukosai.

Man, has this guy got some cool-looking combos or what? With new command normals, new target combos, and new special moves as well, he’s a fun character that leaves you left wanting for nothing!

My inspiration: A new way to use the Satsui no Hado.

 

Oni

Mu: A powerful Shoryuken-like move that uses two bars of meter.

What goes up…

…must come down! Hard!

The first hit has armor break properties and locks them into the move, so you don’t have to worry about the opponent falling out and you eating big damage for it.

Kyoseijin: This move starts off with the same jump that his Sekisei Jiraiken uses, but after that he can go into Tenma Rakuseikyaku (a dive kick), Zanku Hadoken, or use his Sekisei Jiraiken. This gives him a lot more options for his aerial assault.

With more attack patterns and new moves that deal big damage from the air, Omega Oni is a fun character that’s easy to use.

My inspiration: A demon dancing through the sky.

 

Poison

Honey Trap

This is an anti-air projectile move. This blown kiss does very, very little damage, but in return dishes out a lot of stun. That’s very Poison-like, wouldn’t you say? After connecting in mid-air, you can follow up with an attack, giving you a good chance to land another one of her high stun-dealing moves. The EX version uses two bars and…well, I’ll let you figure out what happens on your own.

EX Whip of Love: You no longer have to do the additional inputs for the full move. After it hits, it’ll connect automatically; the final hit is quite electrifying!

You know, the important thing about this move is…that it just looks cool! And that’s as important as anything else!

Poison’s regular projectile, Aeolus Edge, has undergone some heavy changes. That, together with her new Honey Trap, makes Poison more of a projectile character. I’m going to continue repping her in Omega edition, of course!

My inspiration: Sparkling pink!

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That’ll do it for this week. We’ve covered almost all of the characters. So next week’s theme is…well, there’s only one character left actually: Omega Decapre!

See you next time!