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This post/tutorial is designed to help you get up to speed with Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate (MHGU). Whether you’re a veteran or brand-new to the series, MHGU stands out as one of the most unique entries in the franchise. As you may know, it’s an anniversary/celebration title—absolutely packed to the brim with content. All you need to start is a Nintendo Switch, a Switch Online subscription if you want to play with others, and of course—the game itself. It goes on sale frequently, so just keep an eye out and grab it when it does. It’s absolutely worth it. ...

I’ve been meaning to write about my long, complicated relationship with the Monster Hunter community for a while now—specifically, the parts of it I just can’t seem to fit into. But first—credentials check. Because let’s be honest, in this fandom, nothing screams “valid opinion” like a long Monster Hunter résumé. The community is packed with folks swinging their hours played like they’re compensating for something. Anyway, I got started back in 2008 with Monster Hunter Freedom Unite. I was a broke uni student then, and my trusty PSP was pretty much my entire gaming setup. Between 2008 and 2016, I bounced around on laptops, doing whatever I could to emulate the games I couldn’t afford or access otherwise. The frame rates weren’t great, but I was determined to stay in the hunt. ...

1. Do Not Check Your Live View Count Hide the view count in your dashboard. On Twitch.tv, that is easy. You can do that in your dashboard by clicking on the viewer number. Most of the time, it is not even correct! Instead, focus on the streaming and check your stats weekly or monthly. As a small streamer, one extra view or less doesn’t matter much in the grand scheme of things. What really matters is for you to become comfortable with streaming and to find your own style and approach. ...