The widely successful hack n' slash video game Monster Hunter Freedom 2 should be available later today in North America and the first week of September in other markets. Our Japanese friends have been enjoying this title from Capcom for almost half a year now and it's about time the other fans get to try it as well.

As they say, the last few hours of waiting are always the longest so to help reduce your agony, here are four new video clips for Monster Hunter Freedom 2 courtesy of IGN. These videos show a lot of the monsters you will encounter in the game such as wild boars and monkeys.

While waiting for the sun to shine and for retail stores to open, just enjoy the video clips below and get more familiar with Monster Hunter Freedom 2.