The Board Game – Wildspire Waste feels like assuming the post of a true grizzled Monster Hunter, with all the dangers that come along with it. And yes, importantly, you can pet the Poogie. This is a game of pushing your luck to get a better shot at your quarry,

"During the Fallow, the Oilwell Basin is a place filled with mud and oil. When the Inclemency known as the Firespring comes, it burns away that oilsilt, and at times during the Plenty the burned-away oil and soot vanishes, revealing the minerals, microorganisms and the original color of the manmade artifacts hidden underneath," he says.

Capcom's clearly in a sharing mood. It's announced it's airing not one but two showcases next week - one being Monster Hunter Wilds themed and the other focusing on a number of other upcoming games, including Onimusha Way of the Sword.