You walk through the brush and into a clearing. Armed with your wits and a powerful weapon that collects the energy from attacks, you feel confident that you're prepared for anything. Out here in the vast wilderness between towns and villages is where the most danger lies. Just as you begin to investigate the massive footprint on the ground, the trees begin to rustle, scaring the birds away. You feel the ground tremble and shake, and then the trees part and a beast of unbelievable proportions emerges. You take a deep breath, charge your weapon and prepare for battle ~ this is why you are a Monster Hunter.Become part of a traveling caravan that explores new lands and villages as a hunter in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, the latest installment in the popular Monster Hunter franchise. Craft and acquire hundreds of new items and equipment, including all-new rare and powerful G-rank weapons and armor. Take advantage of more fluid climbing motions and the inclusion of jump attacks from walls or ledges to surprise your enemies. Pay attention to the changing terrain that can be altered in battle. Some monsters can cause even ground to slant into a steep slope that could cause you to slide right out of the zone. Jump on top of monsters to deliver a furious burst of attacks with the new gameplay mechanic. Equip yourself with two new weapon classes ~ the Insect Glaive and the Charge Blade ~ in addition to the 12 previous weapon types that have been updated and enhanced. Connect with up to three other players over local wireless or via the Nintendo Network to join forces and take down larger-than-life beasts. Do you have what it takes to become the ultimate Monster Hunter?

Fans of the Super Smash Bros. franchise love the action-packed, fast-paced combat the games deliver, as well as the opportunity to take on some of the most beloved Nintendo characters in heated battle. Where else could you fight Mario, go head-to-head with Mega Man or take on Pikachu? Prepare yourself for a smashing good time with Samus as you leap into the action. Get ready to step into the ring once more in a stunningly rendered world where you ~ and your friends ~ can smash the competition.Experience an epic adventure with Samus with this amiibo, which allows you to connect and interact with Super Smash Bros. in a whole new way. Just tap your Wii U GamePad controller with the amiibo to get started. Customize your figure's defensive and offensive capabilities to create a one-of-a-kind battle strategy. Defeat even the hardest opponents by building your amiibo to level 50. Create a totally unique experience by storing data as you play. You can even team up with your amiibo or go head-to-head with friends. Are you ready to step into the world of Super Smash Bros. like never before?

Fans of the Super Smash Bros. franchise love the action-packed, fast-paced combat the games deliver, as well as the opportunity to take on some of the most beloved Nintendo characters in heated battle. Where else could you fight Mario, go head-to-head with Mega Man or take on Pikachu? Get ready to step into the ring once more in a stunningly rendered world where you ~ and your friends ~ can smash the competition.Return to an exciting world of epic battles with Super Smash Bros. as you fight your way through a host of fan-favorite opponents. Journey through striking stages inspired by the most popular classic Nintendo games. Challenge a host of familiar faces to battle, including Mario, Link, Samus and Pikachu, or take on new contenders, such as Mega Man, Little Mac and Palutena, the Goddess of Light from the Kid Icarus games. Leap into battle as your own personalized Mii characters. Dive into a thrilling new mode, exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS, Smash Run. Fight solo through a battlefield of enemies, and snatch up their dropped powerups before the clock runs out ~ and the real battle begins. Customize your fighter for when you're playing locally or online. Experience all the stunning beauty of the Super Smash Bros. world rendered in immersive 3D. Challenge family and friends locally or online, or seek out new competition from around the globe in online For Fun or For Glory matches. The battle is on ~ are you ready to fight your way to victory?

The PS4 is a graphical powerhouse, able to deliver massive game worlds with impressive clarity and detail. 8GB of RAM allows for serious multitasking potential, complementing the great apps and features that make up the PS4 experience. The PlayStation brand of consoles has an impressive history of delivering world-class exclusive games, and the trend is sure to continue with the PS4. The growing blockbuster catalog is backed by a library of free-to-play and indie games, giving you flexibility in how you pay and play. The PS4 also acts as a social hub, with several built-in features that take advantage of the social networks you're already using. The controller's Share button opens up a world of video sharing, with the option to stream your gameplay live or record it to edit and post later. PlayStation Vita owners will enjoy the connectivity that ties the two devices together, from Remote Play, which allows you to play your PS4 games on your Vita's screen over a local Wi-Fi network, to Cross-Buy, which allows you to purchase a game digitally only once and play it on both your PS4 and your Vita. All PS4 consoles will need a firmware update and must be connected to the Internet to complete the update. While your console will not always need to be connected to the Internet, a one-time connection is required for the update. Online multiplayer requires a paid PlayStation Plus membership. Some features require a broadband Internet connection; ISP fees apply. PS3 games, controllers and some accessories are not compatible with the PS4.