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The next Monster Hunter Wilds update is set to launch on March 10 and will ensure that when you chop off monster parts, the right monster parts get chopped off
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/the-next-monster-hunter-wilds-update-is-set-to-launch-on-march-10-and-will-ensure-that-when-you-chop-off-monster-parts-the-right-monster-parts-get-chopped-off/
Monster Hunter Wilds is a major hit, and it's also kind of a mess: It put up nearly 1.4 million concurrent players on Steam alone on launch day, a massive jump over Monster Hunter: World's peak of 334,684, and rocketed to eight million copies sold in just three days—the fastest game to hit that mark in Capcom history. It also has a rather ugly "mixed" rating on Steam, where only 60% of the user reviews are positive.
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"Since launch, you’ve probably seen us deploy a couple of patches that addressed priority issues such as progression blockers, game stability, and gameplay bugs," Capcom wrote.
"These were, in the grand scheme of things, relatively quick fixes, allowing us to move quickly and address them thanks to player reports. The team are currently working through other known issues, including network errors, crash issues and more."
The next Monster Hunter Wilds update, taking the game to version 1.000.05.00 (in case you keep track of these things) is set to go live on March 10 and intends to address the following

If you've captured them for a minute, monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds are legally allowed to leave
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/if-youve-captured-them-for-a-minute-monsters-in-monster-hunter-wilds-are-legally-allowed-to-leave/
In Monster Hunter Wilds, you can capture monsters—which is the slightly more humane alternative to lunging at them like a feral dog the moment your handler says it's OK to cut off all their tentacles and skin them for cool armour. Capturing involves laying down a pitfall or shock trap, then pelting the poor, wounded sod with tranq bombs when their health is low—which, depending on how much you've beaten the poor bugger, might actually be meaner.
Well, turns out, you've only tuckered out the monster for a minute maximum, as discovered on the game's subreddit by a flabbergasted hunter as the Nu Udra, a giant squid and apex monster of the game's third region, pops up from its power nap and slithers away like a director just called "cut!"

Hideo Kojima really just went 'screw it' and made Metal Gear Stranding
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/hideo-kojima-really-just-went-screw-it-and-made-metal-gear-stranding/
Towards the end of the new ten-minute (!) long trailer for Death Stranding 2, Hideo Kojima decides to throw the crowd some red meat. The footage has by this point established new character Neil, played by Italian actor Luca Marinelli, as what looks like Death Stranding 2's version of Cliff (Mads Mikkelson): someone forced into dirty jobs who can't let go of the past.
Then, as Neil begins to lead a small special forces unit of some kind, the camera focuses directly on the character's face as he ties a bandana around his forehead. It's a small detail but it's an unmistakable one for longtime Kojima-fanciers: From the first Metal Gear Solid, the bandana has been an iconic part of the look for both Solid Snake and Big Boss.

Japanese game producer argues that thick thighs on anime girls are a natural byproduct of economic recession
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/japanese-game-producer-argues-that-thick-thighs-on-anime-girls-are-a-natural-byproduct-of-economic-recession/
Atelier, a Japanese RPG series, is—as you might expect—filled with conventionally attractive anime people. An upcoming entrant in the series, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, is no exception—and it has big shoes to fill. See, the game's past protagonist, Ryza, made waves among its fanbase due to having body fat on her legs. How daring!
Speaking about these incredible past achievements in anime girl technology (my tongue is wedged in my cheek), producer Junzo Hosoi tells 4Gamer (translated via Automaton) that Ryza took off with fans because of the economy. No, really.

A lot is going on for Cities: Skylines' 10th anniversary—from freebies to new creator packs—but there's still a big ol' elephant in the room
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/a-lot-is-going-on-for-cities-skylines-10th-anniversary-from-freebies-to-new-creator-packs-but-theres-still-a-big-ol-elephant-in-the-room/
It's Old Father Time here—big beard, robes, clock fetish—spreading the harrowing news that Cities: Skylines is already a whole decade old. 2015 was, it turns out, actually quite a while ago, and not just the other day. Awful stuff.
Naturally, Paradox and Colossal Order are not letting this milestone pass without notice. A celebration is kicking off, across both games, featuring updates, freebies, free trials and new releases. Lovely stuff.

The Forever Winter, my favourite extraction shooter, just overhauled its most contentious feature for the second time: 'It was a hell of a rollercoaster to make the adjustment'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/the-forever-winter-my-favourite-extraction-shooter-just-overhauled-its-most-contentious-feature-for-the-second-time-it-was-a-hell-of-a-rollercoaster-to-make-the-adjustment/
The Forever Winter—the brutal early access extraction shooter that pits puny scavengers against armies of androids and building-sized mechs—has just released a huge change to its important but contentious water system.

Rebellion CEO says Evil Genius 3 could happen but wonders 'what else could we do with it other than a base-building game?'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/rebellion-ceo-says-evil-genius-3-could-happen-but-wonders-what-else-could-we-do-with-it-other-than-a-base-building-game/
I've always had a soft spot for Bond villain simulator Evil Genius, a spiritual successor to the Dungeon Keeper series that amped-up the cackling charm and packed-in more spy cliches than you could shake a vodka martini at.
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PC Gamer's Josh Wolens recently had the chance to sit down with Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley to talk about and go hands-on with the studio's newest title, Atomfall. But like the diabolical villain he is, Wolens managed to sneak-in a very important question: Can you announce Evil Genius 3 please?