How to Unlock Layered Armor - Monster Hunter Rise Layered Armor Guide

Monster Hunter Rise Layered Armor is a tricky thing to find. The previous games in the series, Monster Hunter World and Generations Ultimate, unlocked the feature as you pro...

Morning Stack: Why Can't I Just Pick a Game to Play?

I used to build tree forts at and around my grandparents’ farm on the South Dakota/North Dakota border. It was a very formative experience for me (I bought a lot of goddamn LEGOs and Gundam model kits...

Monster Hunter Rise Best Hammer – Tier List Guide (May 2021)

Get your best Hammer in Monster Hunter Rise right out of the gate with our tier list. Here we have a look at the most appealing options to shoot for in the recent the Monster Hunter Rise<...

Monster Hunter Rise Best Heavy Bowgun – HBG Tier List (May 2021)

In Monster Hunter Rise, the best Heavy Bowgun is a little tricky to decide. The weapon archetype went sicko mode in Monster Hunter World — an absolute powerhouse at multiple ranges,...

Monster Hunter Rise Hits Six Million Units Sold

After Monster Hunter World, if you told me that a new Monster Hunter title was selling well, I am not sure my brain would really register a reaction. World so...

Monster Hunter Rise Review Podcast

The hunt is on once again in our Monster Hunter Rise review podcast! Fanbyte editor Steven Strom assembles a crack team at the Gathering Hub — including cohosts and fellow editors Imran Khan...

Monster Hunter Rise is Coming to PC in 2022

A few months ago, Capcom was hit by a ransomware attack that threatened to leak numerous internal documents if the Japanese game developer did not pay up. Capcom refused and these documents then flood...

MHW Dawn of the Death Star Event Quest Guide – Ice Mode Alatreon

“Dawn of the Death Star” is one of two new MHW event quests featuring the mighty Alatreon. It’s joined by The Evening Star, an almost identical mission with one lethal difference. Longtime pl...

MHW The Evening Star Event Quest Guide – Fire Mode Alatreon

In MHW, Alatreon can come at you in two separate event quests: “The Evening Star” and “Dawn of the Death Star.” Longtime players will know this is pretty unique. That’s fitting, too, because...

MHW USJ: Shine On Forever Event Guide – Azure Starlord Layered Armor

The MHW “USJ: Shine On Forever” event quest joins Fatalis as part of the game’s last, major content drop. It’s a pleasant surprise for one not-so-pleasant reason. In this context, USJ refers...

MHW Yukumo Layered Armor Set Guide - How to Get the Layered Armor

The MHW Yukumo layered armor set is just one of many options in the game’s fashion arsenal. And now that Master Rank layered armor is finally a reality, thanks to The Final Stand update that...

MHW Best Insect Glaive - Iceborne Guide (June 2020)

Whatever makes for the best MHW Insect Glaive gets quite a lot of wiggle room. That’s thanks to the weapon’s fast, consistent damage. There are very few bad options in the bunch — assuming yo...

Fanwidth Podcast Episode 030a: The Iceborne Cometh

We’re taking another week off as we prepare for cool new stuff in the future and hosts recuperate from illnesses. However, we couldn’t let a week go by without at least something to listen to! That’s...

MHW A Fish to Whet Your Appetite Event Quest Guide - Whetfish Sabers

If you’re a fan of silly weapons in MHW, look no further than the Whetfish Sabers. These Dual Blades give you a pair of flopping flounders to batter your opponents with about the head. The ge...

MHW A Shocking Climax Event Quest Guide - Space Lord! Super-8

One of four new event quests in MHW, “A Shocking Climax” lives up to its name. It pits players against a Zinogre and a Namielle in the same mission for the right to wield a brand-new weapon....

Where to Find Tempered Crimson Mane – MHW Location Guide

The Tempered Crimson Mane in MHW. It’s not the most important item that becomes available when you reach the Guiding Lands region — a special new zone in Iceborne — but it is useful....

Where to Find Tempered Azure Mane – MHW Location Guide

Not to be confused with the Tempered Azure Horn, or the Tempered Azure Scale, the Tempered Azure Mane is a rare new monster part in MHW. The special item only becomes available after...

Where to Find MHW Tempered Trancehide - Location Guide

MHW weapon augments need a lot of materials: including the Tempered Trancehide. This very rare material is only found in one very specific place, from one very creature in Monster Hunter...

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