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Thursday, December 5, 2013
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[3DS, Vita] Capcom aren't planning to bring Monster Hunter to the Vita any time soon
[3DS, Vita] Capcom aren't planning to bring Monster Hunter to the Vita any time soon
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Monster Hunter is a franchise that brings a significant following, especially in Japan. So naturally many people have been wondering when Capcom's franchise would make the leap to the PlayStation Vita. Considering its success across various installments on the PlayStation Portable the move seemed inevitable, however following the release of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the 3DS and Wii U (and forthcoming release of Monster Hunter 4 on the 3DS) Capcom have announced they have no plans for Monster Hunter on the Vita at this time.
Monster Hunter is a franchise that brings a significant following, especially in Japan. So naturally many people have been wondering when Capcom's franchise would make the leap to the PlayStation Vita. Considering its success across various installments on the PlayStation Portable the move seemed inevitable, however following the release of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the 3DS and Wii U (and forthcoming release of Monster Hunter 4 on the 3DS) Capcom have announced they have no plans for Monster Hunter on the Vita at this time.
The disappointing news was first uncovered by NeoGAF (via IGN) a few days ago on the Capcom forums in a topic concerning the matter.
Inside the topic Yuri Araujo, an associate community specialist, confirmed that Capcom currently have "no plans for a PSVita Monster Hunter at the moment." Araujo instead reminds PlayStation fans that they will have the option to download Monster Hunter Freedom Unite from the PlayStation Store.
I'm not really a fan of the Monster Hunter franchise but it is definitely hard to deny that this is a blow to the Vita; especially in Japan where Monster Hunter is one of those franchises that really sell hardware.
However, it isn't all doom and gloom for Vita owners as they still have the fantastic Soul Sacrifice to look forward to.
What do you make of it? Are Capcom sticking with the 3DS purely because of sales or do you think they have some sort of deal with Nintendo at this point?
Written by: Kyran Morrison
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate WiiU New Images
These are some new images of the Nintendo WiiU game Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate 
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Monster Hunter Tri servers go down April 30
by JC Fletcher 
on Jan 17th 2013 3:45PM 
The Monster Hunteth, and the monster taketh away. On April 30, just over three years after the game's release, the online multiplayer servers for Monster Hunter Tri on Wii will be disabled.
on Jan 17th 2013 3:45PM The Monster Hunteth, and the monster taketh away. On April 30, just over three years after the game's release, the online multiplayer servers for Monster Hunter Tri on Wii will be disabled. Capcom's hope is that the people still playing the action RPG on Wii will migrate to Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on Wii U and/or 3DS, of course. That comes out March 19, giving you a safe, six-week overlap period to secure your hunting fix.
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[Wii, Wii U, 3DS] Harmony of a Hunter: 101% Run released; is as awesome as expected
[Wii, Wii U, 3DS] Harmony of a Hunter: 101% Run released; is as awesome as expected
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You might recall that I wrote about the upcoming Metroid fan album, 'Harmony of a Hunter: 101% Run'. Well, I'm happy to let you all know (if you already didn't know) that the album is finished and up for download over at Shinesparkers.
Don't forget to head over to the 'Harmony of a Hunter: 101% Run' Facebook page and 'like' them if you haven't already.
You might recall that I wrote about the upcoming Metroid fan album, 'Harmony of a Hunter: 101% Run'. Well, I'm happy to let you all know (if you already didn't know) that the album is finished and up for download over at Shinesparkers.
The album is spread across 3-discs and features 39-tracks filled with Metroid goodness.
I've spent the last day listening to it on loop and am in love with it, any self respecting Metroid fan owes themselves to buy it. Tracks that I've thoroughly enjoyed include Derris-Kharlan's 'Metroid Medley 2', Theophany's 'Gravity', and Sam Dillard's 'Beyond the Glass'. I could go on for hours about how much I am enjoying listening to it but I recommend you dive in yourself.
Here's the final video preview again.
Don't forget to head over to the 'Harmony of a Hunter: 101% Run' Facebook page and 'like' them if you haven't already.
Written by: Kyran Morrison
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Sunday, July 29, 2012
The odds on western releases for Bravely Default, Monster Hunter 4 and more
by Kat Bailey on Jul 18th 2012 8:30PM This is a column by Kat Bailey dedicated to the analysis of the once beloved Japanese RPG sub-genre. Tune in every Wednesday for thoughts on white-haired villains, giant robots, Infinity+1 swords, and everything else the wonderful world of JRPGs has to offer.
It's always around July or so that I'm most nervous about an RPG's potential for release in the U.S. With the overwhelming majority of Japanese-developed RPGs getting spring releases, official announcements usually don't happen until late in the fall. Until then, I'm left to stew, fingers crossed that everything will work out.
Super Robot Taisen Original Generations 2 (PlayStation 3): I've learned to harden my heart against the possibility of a domestic Super Robot Taisen release. It's an obscure series to begin with in the west, and the licensing issues that come with putting a dozen or so anime franchises in the same game just aren't worth the hassle for a Nintendo DS or PSP game. Original Generations 2 is different though. Featuring a cast composed entirely of Namco Bandai characters, it has no licensing issues to speak of. It's also on the PS3, and as usual, it's beautiful.
Monster Hunter 4 (Nintendo 3DS): You may have heard of Monster Hunter. I even wrote about it last week. At this point, it's Capcom's most important franchise. Yet, I think there's reason to be at least a little doubtful about a domestic release for Monster Hunter 4. Though, like Bravely Default, its prospects have improved considerably of late.
on Jul 18th 2012 8:30PM This is a column by Kat Bailey dedicated to the analysis of the once beloved Japanese RPG sub-genre. Tune in every Wednesday for thoughts on white-haired villains, giant robots, Infinity+1 swords, and everything else the wonderful world of JRPGs has to offer.It's always around July or so that I'm most nervous about an RPG's potential for release in the U.S. With the overwhelming majority of Japanese-developed RPGs getting spring releases, official announcements usually don't happen until late in the fall. Until then, I'm left to stew, fingers crossed that everything will work out. Some franchises I don't worry about. Short of some kind of catastrophic technical problem, Shin Megami Tensei is pretty much a shoe-in for release. Same goes for Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy (Type-0 being an unfortunate exception). Even Ys seems like a good bet these days thanks to the ongoing support of XSEED.
If it's new, obscure, or otherwise untested in the market though, I find myself getting nervous. Even certain major franchises aren't a sure bet anymore, especially when they are PSP releases. So I watch, wait and hope for good news. Here are four RPGs I've been watching closely over the past year, and what I think the odds are they will see a release stateside.
Pandora's Tower (Wii): The concept behind Pandora's Tower is intriguing. A young girl is slowly turning into a slug monster (or something), and the only way to reverse the process is to eat beast flesh. It's a race against time though, and the required meat is in the deviously designed Pandora's Tower. Relatively light on RPG elements, Pandora's Tower's biggest strength is its puzzles, as well as the sense of desperation that comes with racing the clock.
Sadly, intriguing as Pandora's Tower sounds, it's looking more and more likely that it won't be released in the U.S. It lacks the production values and the pedigree of fellow Operation Rainfall RPGs Xenoblade Chronicles and The Last Story, and its grisly subject matter makes it a poor choice for the Wii. XSEED may yet throw it a life preserver – and hey, XSEED is a sucker for hard-luck cases – but the odds in favor of that happening are pretty low. The good news is that Pandora's Tower has already been localized, so if you're really intent on trying it out for yourself, you can do so without brushing up on your Japanese (or waiting for a fan translation).
Odds: Time to mod your Wii
Super Robot Taisen Original Generations 2 (PlayStation 3): I've learned to harden my heart against the possibility of a domestic Super Robot Taisen release. It's an obscure series to begin with in the west, and the licensing issues that come with putting a dozen or so anime franchises in the same game just aren't worth the hassle for a Nintendo DS or PSP game. Original Generations 2 is different though. Featuring a cast composed entirely of Namco Bandai characters, it has no licensing issues to speak of. It's also on the PS3, and as usual, it's beautiful.
This wouldn't be the first time that an Original Generations game sees an American release either. Back in 2006, Atlus localized two of the games for the Game Boy Advance, with some success. The series hasn't been back since – unless you count the flashy but ultimately mediocre spinoff Endless Frontier – but the door for a PS3 OG release is certainly open. Even if Atlus isn't interested – they currently have no plans for a western release – I've heard rumblings that Record of Agarest War publisher Aksys Games is more than willing to pick up the slack.
We're still several months out from the Japanese release of Original Generations 2, so it'll be a while before we hear anything. The prospects of a western release are looking pretty strong though – strong enough that I won't be importing a copy at launch. Like I said, fingers crossed, right?
Odds: It's okay to get your hopes up
Bravely Default Flying Fairy (Nintendo 3DS): Bravely Default has three primary things going for it: It's a Square Enix game, and Square is pretty good about international releases (usually); it's for the Nintendo 3DS, which has had quite a bit of momentum lately; and it's a very nice-looking game, enjoying good word of mouth among RPG fans.
As recently as six months ago, I was much more worried about Bravely Default's prospects. The cancellation of Mega Man Legends 3 was the nadir of a difficult launch for the 3DS, which left developers feeling understandably nervous about the system's long-term health. Given those early troubles, I feel there was every reason to be concerned about a U.S. release with a name like "Bravely Default."
Fast-forward to July, and the Nintendo 3DS is looking much healthier, as are Bravely Default's prospects for a U.S. release. That's good news for not just RPG fans, but all Nintendo 3DS owners. Bravely Default is not only beautiful – it borrows heavily from Final Fanatsy V. This is a game that I need to own.
Odds: Looking pretty good
Monster Hunter 4 (Nintendo 3DS): You may have heard of Monster Hunter. I even wrote about it last week. At this point, it's Capcom's most important franchise. Yet, I think there's reason to be at least a little doubtful about a domestic release for Monster Hunter 4. Though, like Bravely Default, its prospects have improved considerably of late.
It's been a while though. Monster Hunter's last appearance in the U.S. was the 2010 Wii release (unless you count the iOS release). Since then, the series has been missing in action, with even the high-definition update of Monster Hunter Portable 3rd for PlayStation failing to appear to this point (though that may be more Sony's doing than anything else).
I wouldn't fret too much though. Sure, it's been two years since its last release, but Monster Hunter has managed to retain a dedicated, if somewhat niche, following in the U.S. The fact that Monster Hunter 4 is a true sequel, combined with its appearance on a new platform that's experiencing healthy growth, ought to push it over the top.
Odds: Still probably going to happen ... I think
Even if none of the four titles listed above end up making it out, it's been a good year for RPG fans. Tales of Graces, Xenoblade Chronicles and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy are on store shelves, with Persona 4: The Golden and The Last Story still to come. Ni No Kuni, Fire Emblem, and Tales of Xillia, meanwhile, are all confirmed for 2013 – a pretty good crop by any measure. As usual, as much as I worry about the future, there's plenty of reason to be grateful for the present.
Kat Bailey is a freelance writer based out of San Francisco, California. Her work has been featured on multiple outlets, including GamesRadar, Official Xbox Magazine, gamesTM, and GameSpot. You can follow her on Twitter at @the_katbot.Monday, October 3, 2011
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[3DS] Nintendo reveals Monster Hunter 4 for their portable
[3DS] Nintendo reveals Monster Hunter 4 for their portable
Nintendo needs some aces in the hole to really get the 3DS off the ground. And whilst they have a few of their own franchises coming along they really need some decent third party support. Today they threw the curtains back on a huge one that will help the platform gain a foothold.
The interesting thing to note is the addition of some nifty jumping and climbing sections, something that has never really been a huge feature in the Monster Hunter franchise. This will definitely help Nintendo gain a large market share in Japan, and should gain some interest overseas as well hopefully.
Nintendo needs some aces in the hole to really get the 3DS off the ground. And whilst they have a few of their own franchises coming along they really need some decent third party support. Today they threw the curtains back on a huge one that will help the platform gain a foothold.
Monster Hunter 4
The interesting thing to note is the addition of some nifty jumping and climbing sections, something that has never really been a huge feature in the Monster Hunter franchise. This will definitely help Nintendo gain a large market share in Japan, and should gain some interest overseas as well hopefully.
Written by: Kyran Morrison
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Monster Hunter Tri G Details
A few new details on Monster Hunter 3G and Nintendo’s new slide pad peripheral have surfaced following our initial report from earlier in the day.
Like all the “G” titles, Monster Hunter 3G is an expanded version of its predecessor, in this case Wii’s Monster Hunter 3. The 3G version will include a few changes to the world of the Wii version, but will live up to the G name of being packed with content.
The MH3 water elements that were absent from PSP’s Monster Hunster Portable 3rd, also an expanded version of MH3, are in MHP3G. The game is said to have a slightly different control feel for its water segments, while still retaining the overall feel of 3's water play.
One new control feature will make use of the system’s lower touch screen. By touching, you’ll be able to make your character automatically turn to face larger beasts.
Other features mentioned in Famitsu include local wireless play and a new main cover monster named Blakidios (I’m not sure if this is a totally new monster of it it’s from a past title — the name doesn’t come up in the Monster Hunter Wiki).
A release is planned for the end of the year, Famitsu reports. The game will be playable at Tokyo Game Show next week.
Famitsu’s report on the slide pad attachment appears to be in the form of a news story. This probably means that Nintendo will make an official announcement either today or tomorrow (when the magazine actually hits retail)
Source: andriasang
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Friday, February 25, 2011
Monster Hunter Tops Japanese Charts For First Full Week Of 2011 - Gamasutra
Capcom's Monster Hunter Freedom 3 led the Japanese sales charts for the first full week of 2011, reports tracking firm Media Create. For the week ended January 9, the consistently-popular PSP title sold 133,952 units, more than double Nintendo's Donkey Kong Country Returns for Wii, which took second place with 66,551 units sold.
Wii Party maintained its spot at number three, while Pokemon Black/White on DS rose to number four after slipping down the charts last week.
Rounding out the Nintendo titles in the top 10, Mario Sports Mix landed at number five, and New Super Mario Bros. Wii filled out the charts at number 10.
The only new title on the charts this week was Square Enix's SaGa 3: Jikuu no Hasha - Shadow or Light for Nintendo DS, which debuted at number eight.
This Nintendo DS RPG is a visually enhanced remake of Square Enix's Final Fantasy Legend III, a Nintendo Game Boy title released in North America in 1993.
Titles falling from the top 10 this week include Level 5's Inazuma Eleven 3: World Challenge!! The Ogre, and Namco Bandai's AKB1/48: If I loved an Idol.
Below is Media Create's top 20 sales chart for the week ended January 9, 2011.
LWTWTitlePublisherPlatformWeekly SalesSaGa 3: Jikuu no Hasha - Shadow or LightWii Sports Resort (w/ Remote Plus)Inazuma Eleven 3: World Challenge!! The OgreMario Vs. Donkey Kong: Miniland MayhemMagician's Quest: The Merchanti??s Store of Sorcery
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