Man, Rise just keeps reaffirming my feeling that it's going to be my favorite MH game yet and the one I've always wanted in so many ways! I've had my fill of the demo now and I'm beyond excited for the final game. Can't believe I got a taste of my almost certain GOTY 2021 just a week into the new year haha.

There's still so much we don't know yet either! I feel like we're still missing a big chunk of the monster roster, no details on how the Rampage will work (I imagine Wyvern Riding will play a big part there though), lacking details on armor skills/the Petalace accessory and the prospect of there being more Silkbind Arts for each weapon still. I really wanted to use Blast Dash for Gunlance in the demo!

For now my group will be returning to Generations Ultimate for a bit, hunting some old favorites and playing around with Hunter Arts once more that Rise heavily draws inspiration from. Maybe some Iceborne after that until it's time to wait for Rise and distract ourselves somehow!

I never actually checked out the first Hyrule Warriors. I think I'll play this one first and then go back sometime.

You mention FF14, I've spent so long trying to avoid it haha. I did play it a few years ago but I could feel the hooks getting in me too far so I had to stop. I can totally see me losing way too much time to it in a bad way, so I stay away for my own good, but it does look amazing. Hoping FF16 can scratch that itch for me instead!

And yeah I love the different stuff they're doing with 7 Remake. Like you said, the original is always there and that won't change. I personally love it when people take a subject matter and put a new spin on it, I'm not a purist at all when it comes to stories/franchises etc. I'm all for crazy takes!

Why thank you! Your theme is also very epic. A solid reminder I really need to get back to AoC. MH just really pulled my attention away lol. So excited for Rise!

Monster Hunter Rise keeps looking more and more incredible, I can't believe it!

I was actually thinking of returning to Iceborne and some Generations Ultimate with my group for fun before the Rise demo hits but it's very likely the demo will be available just after that presentation on Thursday so I guess we'll just dive into that.

Rune Factory was originally a Harvest Moon spin-off, taking the farming elements but adding RPG elements to it (dungeons, fighting monsters, levels, stats, gear etc.) for much more variety. This one in particular also improved the relationships and dating system a lot which wasn't as in-depth before. The farming is surprisingly fun, combat is simple but good (for a 3DS port anyway) and the story, events and characters just keep pulling me back in. Very comfy game to play and super addictive too!

Thanks! You too, and Happy new year!

The wait for Final Fantasy VII Remake part 2 is going to be long. I'm so in love with that first part. I'm glad I finally finished it and BOY that ending, the fight, the music, IT WAS SO GOOD!

Also happy to chat more Persona 4 with you any time!

How are you enjoying Age of Calamity? I bought it for my partner for Christmas but I'm also going to play it so I guess it's a gift for me as well haha! It looks good and I can't wait to get back to that world to be honest, even if I know it'll probably wreck me because well we already know how things go...

Happy New Year man! I've indeed stocked up on a number of high-profile games that I've been keeping an eye on for a while. Actually playing them will be a bit tricky, as I can't have anything going on when Monster Hunter Rise hits.

For me it's not just the wait for Monster Hunter Rise, it's also the wait for the demo! I've stayed away from the World betas but this time I simply can't resist and want to try everything ASAP!