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Subscribe from just £3 Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£9.99Subscribe now The Fantastic Four: First Steps Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Starter Pack Recommended reading Monster Hunter Monster Hunter Wilds' weakest weapon is probably my beloved hammer, but good news, bonk fans: Capcom is buffing it so hard that it can't fit it all in one patch Monster Hunter Thanks, Sony: Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 2 leaked on PlayStation, fan-favorite monster Lagiacrus brings a friend as Capcom gets pummeled for longstanding issues Monster Hunter As Monster Hunter Wilds struggles with "Overwhelmingly Negative" Steam reviews, fans praise Capcom "for listening" as it confirms plans to add permanent Arch-tempered monster variants Monster Hunter Capcom forgot to buff one of the worst and least popular weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds, but the rest of the Title Update 2 balance changes sound pretty good Monster Hunter Capcom agrees Monster Hunter Wilds has an endgame problem, so it's adding "a new level of quest difficulty" and Talisman crafting to "broaden the range of builds" Third Person Shooters Nobody could have seen it coming: Helldivers 2's Illuminate emerge from the black hole players stopped from crashing into Super Earth, with "larger, more powerful enemies within their fleet" Monster Hunter After fears it wouldn't, Capcom has addressed Monster Hunter Wilds' CPU issues on PC, but it's not out of the woods just yet Action RPGs Monster Hunter Monster Hunter Wilds New Monster Hunter Wilds update adds a fiery summer event featuring bikinis, water guns, and the return of the series' silliest weapon: The Mighty Cornpopper Anna Koselke 22 July 2025 Festival of Accord: Flamefete has arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Capcom) The fiery Festival of Accord: Flamefete has officially arrived in Monster Hunter Wilds, and it brings with it some of the silliest additions the action RPG has seen yet – including the return of the Mighty Cornpopper. For anyone unfamiliar with the hilarious gunlance, the Mighty Cornpopper first debuted in Monster Hunter Rise and has stood the test of time as one of Capcom's most iconic weapons since. It resembles a massive cob of corn, and, as you might guess, shoots popcorn at enemies. It's now making a return three years after it launched with the Sunbreak expansion, and who knows – it may just end up being one of the best Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, too. While the Cornpopper is certainly a highlight, it's not the only big thing to come out of this summer's Festival of Accord. As Capcom showcases in the trailer for Flamefete, the Grand Hub is receiving a glow-up just in time for hot girl season. From beach balls to fireworks, there's no shortage of summer-ready content – and yes, that includes camp decor and outfits for both players as well as the action RPG's NPCs, like Gemma and Erik. You may like Monster Hunter Wilds' weakest weapon is probably my beloved hammer, but good news, bonk fans: Capcom is buffing it so hard that it can't fit it all in one patch Thanks, Sony: Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 2 leaked on PlayStation, fan-favorite monster Lagiacrus brings a friend as Capcom gets pummeled for longstanding issues As Monster Hunter Wilds struggles with "Overwhelmingly Negative" Steam reviews, fans praise Capcom "for listening" as it confirms plans to add permanent Arch-tempered monster variants Monster Hunter Wilds - Festival of Accord: Flamefete Summer Seasonal Event | PS5 Games - YouTube Throughout the Flamefete festival, which lasts through to August 5, Fabius will join the cast of available support hunters as well – so if you're like me, and frequently deploy that S.O.S flare, there'll be more variety present to save the day. You'll also have the opportunity to earn event tickets during the Festival of Accord, which can be exchanged for the Afi α armor set and the Felyne Afi α Palico equipment. That's not all, either. A new gesture – the water gun – accompanies the Flamefete update, and it sounds downright chaotic. In the official patch notes on Steam, Capcom writes that fans can take "consecutive shots" and "dash and dodge while holding the water gun." What better way to take a break from battling massive monsters than absolutely demolishing your friends with an in-game rendition of the Super Soaker we all had as kids? After you finish playing one of the best Monster Hunter games to date, here are some of the other most exciting new games this year and beyond to keep an eye on. 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Monster Hunter Wilds' weakest weapon is probably my beloved hammer, but good news, bonk fans: Capcom is buffing it so hard that it can't fit it all in one patch Thanks, Sony: Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 2 leaked on PlayStation, fan-favorite monster Lagiacrus brings a friend as Capcom gets pummeled for longstanding issues As Monster Hunter Wilds struggles with "Overwhelmingly Negative" Steam reviews, fans praise Capcom "for listening" as it confirms plans to add permanent Arch-tempered monster variants Capcom forgot to buff one of the worst and least popular weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds, but the rest of the Title Update 2 balance changes sound pretty good Capcom agrees Monster Hunter Wilds has an endgame problem, so it's adding "a new level of quest difficulty" and Talisman crafting to "broaden the range of builds" Nobody could have seen it coming: Helldivers 2's Illuminate emerge from the black hole players stopped from crashing into Super Earth, with "larger, more powerful enemies within their fleet" Latest in Monster Hunter As Monster Hunter Wilds struggles with "Overwhelmingly Negative" Steam reviews, fans praise Capcom "for listening" as it confirms plans to add permanent Arch-tempered monster variants With Monster Hunter Wilds "Overwhelmingly Negative" in recent Steam reviews due to optimization, Capcom cancels panel on "everything you need to know about optimization" following statement on dev harassment After fears it wouldn't, Capcom has addressed Monster Hunter Wilds' CPU issues on PC, but it's not out of the woods just yet Capcom agrees Monster Hunter Wilds has an endgame problem, so it's adding "a new level of quest difficulty" and Talisman crafting to "broaden the range of builds" Capcom forgot to buff one of the worst and least popular weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds, but the rest of the Title Update 2 balance changes sound pretty good Monster Hunter Wilds is getting more PC improvements, but they don't seem to address the CPU issues tanking the game's performance Latest in News Ori studio's new soulslike No Rest for the Wicked might skip Xbox Series X|S entirely and focus on the PS5 and Switch 2 due to "market conditions" Doom co-creator John Romero says games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are the future, because they "make AAA studios go, 'Wait a minute, we need to start doing this''' Ahsoka's Ezra Bridger actor shares video showing off his lightsaber skills, and now I'm even more hyped for season 2 of the Star Wars show Nintendo Switch 2 restocks live now - handhelds are on the shelves in the US and UK this week The White Lotus star Lisa has posted a mysterious DC tease, and now fans are convinced she's got a role in the DCU as Catwoman or Batgirl New Princess Peach actor revealed, weeks after Nintendo got heat for breaking the recasting news to her old actor of 17 years on Mario Kart World's launch date GAME REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEWS Donkey Kong Bananza Review: "Destruction isn't just a flashy gimmick for the Minecraft generation, it's one of the best inventions Nintendo has had in years" Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 review: "A nostalgic, must-play hit for fans" College Football 26 review: “Thanks to rivalries and dynasty, this is the greatest show on turf” Mecha Break review: "This mech battler makes up for lacking customization with a varied roster that lets me live out my Evangelion fantasy" Death Stranding 2: On the Beach review: "This tarpunk delivery epic is more Metal Gear Solid than ever, for better and worse" Superman review: "A triumphant reinvention and a promising start for the DCU" Jurassic World Rebirth Review: "An unscary sequel that needed a little more time in amber" M3GAN 2.0 review: "A bold sequel with a slightly underwhelming conclusion" 28 Years Later Review: "Enough terror, splatter and suspense to satisfy” Predator: Killer of Killers review: "Great characters, thrilling action, and gorgeous Arcane-esque animation" Squid Game season 3 review: "A staggeringly excellent final season wraps up one of the greatest Netflix shows ever" Ironheart review: "A relic of Marvel's content-at-all-costs era" Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 review: "The show's most assured run of episodes to date" Doctor Who season 2, episode 8 spoiler review: 'The Reality War' is "a mix of the good, the bad, and the truly baffling" Doctor Who season 2, episode 7 spoiler review: 'Wish World' is "an exciting and ambitious" start to the season finale, with hints of WandaVision GamesRadar+ is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 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