The ferocious Monster Hunter 3 is being set loose around the UK before its release. Fancy a bit of hands-on yourself before everyone else?

We've already extensively previewed Monster Hunter 3 here at N-Europe and we're looking forward to exploring the game's huge world for ourselves. But now here's your chance to go hands-on for yourself.

Nintendo UK is celebrating the upcoming launch of the game across Europe on April 23rd by hosting three exclusive pre-launch game sessions for a limited number of fans:

• London: 3rd April at the Royal Society of the Arts, Strand (10am to 6pm)
• Glasgow: 10th April at The Arches (10am to 6pm)
• Manchester: 17th April, Museum of Science and Industry (10am to 6pm)

These one-off taster events will not only offer avid monster hunters the opportunity for hours of intensive game play, but attendees will receive hints and tips from the experts and be able to share their experience in real time online.

Spaces for this exclusive preview are limited and will be offered on a first come first serve basis - so be sure to sign up for your ticket quickly via the dedicated hub www.theyrehere.co.uk to avoid disappointment.

Attendees will also be entered into the ultimate prize draw to win a holiday for two visiting The Incas and Amazon for 19 days. And if you fancy introducing your friends to the game after the preview event, Nintendo is offering fans the chance to host a Monster Hunter Tri evening at home. The package includes a night of hunting for up to fifteen individual players; Nintendo will provide a console, copy of the game and pizza for everyone! Full information on www.theyrehere.co.uk.

Will you be playing Monster Hunter 3?