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Capcom showed its upcoming lineup to journalists in San Francisco this week, with playable builds of Resident Evil: Revelations, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Remember Me, Darkstalkers Resurrection and the "Vergil's Downfall" DLC for DmC: Devil May Cry.

We'll be posting our thoughts on those later, but in the meantime you can have a look at the new media above (Hunk in a Resident Evil: Revelations trailer) and below.

Gallery: Resident Evil: Revelations (2/14/13)

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JoystiqCapcom media drop: RE Revelations, Remember Me, DmC DLC and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscapcomcaptivate-2013darkstalkers-resurrectiondmc-devil-may-crymicrosoftmonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-3-ultimatenintendopcplaystationps3remember-meresident-evil-revelationswii-uxboxThu, 14 Feb 2013 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter Tri servers go down April 30]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/17/monster-hunter-tri-servers-go-down-april-30/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/17/monster-hunter-tri-servers-go-down-april-30/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/17/monster-hunter-tri-servers-go-down-april-30/#comments Monster Hunter Tri servers go down April 30The 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.

JoystiqMonster Hunter Tri servers go down April 30 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Monster-Hunter-3Monster-Hunter-TrinintendoofflineserverwiiThu, 17 Jan 2013 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Recently revealed Vita games already cancelled (good thing they were fake!) [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/07/play-com-outs-monster-hunter-3-gta-vice-city-nights-more-for/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/07/play-com-outs-monster-hunter-3-gta-vice-city-nights-more-for/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/07/play-com-outs-monster-hunter-3-gta-vice-city-nights-more-for/#comments Update: It turns out that three of the games were fakes made by a 4Chan forum user, though Monster Hunter 3 is still listed on Play.com. You got us, forum dude! And we're sorry.

Original piece: Play.com has outed Monster Hunter Portable 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Nights, Tales of Innocence R and Final Fantasy Type-0 HD for PlayStation Vita via an early listing, as listed by Eurogamer. The leak confirms the western releases of Monster Hunter Portable 3, Final Fantasy Type-0 and Tales of Innocence R, all of which have previously launched on various Sony platforms in Japan. Vice City Nights is an unannounced title.

Sony is hosting the PlayStation Vita Game Heaven on March 9, and we have a feeling that it just might include these titles.

JoystiqRecently revealed Vita games already cancelled (good thing they were fake!) [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>final-fantasy-type-0Game-HeavenGrand-Theft-Auto-Vice-City-Nightsleakmonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-portable-3rdPlay.complaystationplaystation-vitaSONYTales-of-Innocence-RvitaVita-Game-HeavenWed, 07 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo 3DS circle pad attachment coming to Japan on Dec. 10]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/13/nintendo-3ds-bizarre-circle-pad-attachment-coming-to-japan-dece/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/13/nintendo-3ds-bizarre-circle-pad-attachment-coming-to-japan-dece/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/13/nintendo-3ds-bizarre-circle-pad-attachment-coming-to-japan-dece/#comments In the midst of revealing a new color for its latest handheld, the 3DS, Nintendo also let slip some other interesting information during its pre-Tokyo Game Show presser this afternoon in Japan. For one, the bizarro second analog nub will be arriving at Japanese retailers starting this December 10, and it'll run customers ¥1500 ($19.50).

Moreover, the Japenese console manufacturer revealed several titles that'll support the attachment, kicking off with Monster Hunter Tri G on Dec. 10th. Following Monster Hunter comes Biohazard Revelations (Resident Evil: Revelations outside of Japan), Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D, Ace Combat 3D: Cross Rumble, Dynasty Warriors VS, and Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.

And finally, the "Slidepad" will require a single AAA battery for use, which indicates to us that it won't bolster the battery of the 3DS it's attached to. We're making sad faces as hard as we can right now.

JoystiqNintendo 3DS circle pad attachment coming to Japan on Dec. 10 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsace-combat-3dace-combat-3d-cross-rumbledynasty-warriors-vskingdom-hearts-3d-dream-drop-distancemetal-gear-solid-snake-eater-3dMonster-Hunter-3Monster-Hunter-Trinintendoresident-evil-revelationsslide-padslidepadTue, 13 Sep 2011 01:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter Tri players have spent millions of hours hunting monsters]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/29/monster-hunter-tri-players-have-spent-millions-of-hours-hunting/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/29/monster-hunter-tri-players-have-spent-millions-of-hours-hunting/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/29/monster-hunter-tri-players-have-spent-millions-of-hours-hunting/#comments Gaming and caffeinated beverage-centric news site Coffee With Games has once again compiled a number of statistics for Monster Hunter Tri, Capcom's Wii-based online action-RPG -- which celebrated its first birthday last week.

The results are, well, startling: Out of nearly 70,000 players who have reported playing the game through Wii's Nintendo Channel, an astonishing 6,313,120 total hours of play time have been logged. That's an average of 90 hours and 25 minutes for each reported player.

Of course, that figure's predicated on the idea that those 6.3 million hours are spread evenly among the player base. There's a good chance that a majority of the crowd played the game for a much more modest amount of time, while about 500 people have played the game unceasingly for the 8,800 or so hours that the game's been out. Oh, man. We accidentally bummed ourselves out, there.

JoystiqMonster Hunter Tri players have spent millions of hours hunting monsters originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcapcom-production-studio-1Monster-Hunter-3Monster-Hunter-Trinintendonintendo-channelwiiFri, 29 Apr 2011 22:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter Tri with Classic Controller Pro bundle back at retail]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/28/monster-hunter-tri-with-classic-controller-pro-bundle-back-at-re/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/28/monster-hunter-tri-with-classic-controller-pro-bundle-back-at-re/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/28/monster-hunter-tri-with-classic-controller-pro-bundle-back-at-re/#comments If you've been waiting to jump on the Monster Hunter Tri bandwagon or are just looking for an excuse to pick up a sexy black Classic Controller Pro, this post is for you. Capcom has announced that the Monster Hunter Tri / Classic Controller Pro pack is now back in stock at retail -- and with a cheaper suggested price of $50.

Even better, Amazon is currently offering the bundle for just $40. That's a brand new controller and more hours of gameplay than you can shake a giant sword at for just two Jacksons.

JoystiqMonster Hunter Tri with Classic Controller Pro bundle back at retail originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundleCapcomclassic-controller-proMonster-Hunter-3Monster-Hunter-TrinintendowiiTue, 28 Sep 2010 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo Australia drops Wii price]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/nintendo-australia-drops-wii-price/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/nintendo-australia-drops-wii-price/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/nintendo-australia-drops-wii-price/#commentsNintendo of Australia is dropping prices left and right! That is, if you imagine a DSi on the left and a Wii on the right. The company announced a substantial price drop for the Wii console today, from its original AU $399.95 (US $369) down to AU $299.95 (US $277). The new price is still painfully expensive compared to other regions, but it's better. And EBGames is sweetening the deal by throwing in The Bigs 2 and Overlord: Dark Legend.

The price drop is taking place concurrently with the release of Monster Hunter Tri, making Capcom's ARPG essentially the unofficial "launch" game for the new, cheaper Wii. If you buy that and the black Wii, it's sort of like you bought a bundle!

[Thanks, Alejandro]

JoystiqNintendo Australia drops Wii price originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>australiablack-wiicapcomebgamesmonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-trinintendo-australiaprice-cutprice-dropWed, 28 Apr 2010 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Review: Monster Hunter Tri]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/monster-hunter-tri-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/monster-hunter-tri-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/monster-hunter-tri-review/#comments There was a time, back in the late '90s, when geeks and doe-eyed adolescents would accept anything from Japan with open arms. It was a time when DragonBall Z, Final Fantasy and Hello Kitty were in their prime, and a time when Japan-crazy teens would pay top-dollar for Pocky, just so that they could experience a sliver of the culture. Times have changed, and "Big in Japan" is not the game-selling bullet point that it used to be. A perfect example is the Monster Hunter franchise, which, despite its runaway success in Japan, has never really taken off in the West. Nevertheless, its latest title, Monster Hunter Tri, has piqued the interests of many American Wii owners asking the age old question: "Can I start with the new game, or do I need to go back and play the first two?"

Luckily for newcomers, there is almost no story to the Monster Hunter franchise, so you can throw any trepidation about prior plot points out the window. The games act more as a simulation of the day-to-day life of an average, dinosaur-slaying wage-earner, trying to make a living by taking whatever temp jobs he can get. Tri gives hunters a little more motivation than previous titles, by putting players in charge of restoring a fishing village that has been ravaged by earthquakes and sea monsters. From time to time, you might check in with villagers or deliver some resources to fix up the farm, but that is about as deep as the story ever gets. Don't expect for a villager to recall something that happened in Monster Hunter 2, because nothing happened back then, either.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommonster-hunterMonster-Hunter-3monster-hunter-triNintendoWiiWed, 28 Apr 2010 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter Tri guide introduces a monster of questionable huntability]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/27/monster-hunter-tri-guide-introduces-a-monster-of-questionable-hu/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/27/monster-hunter-tri-guide-introduces-a-monster-of-questionable-hu/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/27/monster-hunter-tri-guide-introduces-a-monster-of-questionable-hu/#commentsMonster Hunter Tri is dangerous business. So dangerous, in fact, that Capcom felt the need to warn us about some of the harder-to-hunt monsters. In the last entry in its "Dangerous Guide to Monster Hunting," the publisher introduces the "Alatreon," which sounds like something that should only be taken on by the craziest, death-wishingest of hunters.

After the break, you can see footage of the dragon tearing around a lava pit, where it apparently lives. At Capcom-Unity, you can read all about how these things " mercilessly tear apart whoever touches their sharp scales," and are so powerful that "their actions can affect the very weather." Okay, now who's ready to go swing a sword at one of these?

The post also features links to the other entries in the "Dangerous Guide," so you can read up on the other creatures you'd have to be a reckless idiot to fight.

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JoystiqMonster Hunter Tri guide introduces a monster of questionable huntability originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action-rpgcapcommonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-trirpgTue, 27 Apr 2010 13:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter Tri devs won't be at UK launch due to volcanic ash cloud]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/monster-hunter-tri-devs-wont-be-at-uk-launch-due-to-volcano/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/monster-hunter-tri-devs-wont-be-at-uk-launch-due-to-volcano/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/monster-hunter-tri-devs-wont-be-at-uk-launch-due-to-volcano/#commentsThe London launch event for Monster Hunter Tri will no longer feature director Kaname Fujioka or producer Ryozo Tsujimoto. The pair's travel plans were thwarted by the unslayable monster Eyjafjallajökull. However, even though volcanic ash has kept the Capcom staffers from flying in, that doesn't mean there won't be any festivities on April 23.

The event, which runs from 9AM to 9PM, will still feature a GAME store "transformed" in celebration of the game. And more importantly, it'll still feature free swag bags for the first 50 in line. In addition, in lieu of having Tsujimoto and Fujioka sign games live, the first 100 people to purchase the game will be sent autographed covers for their games.

JoystiqMonster Hunter Tri devs won't be at UK launch due to volcanic ash cloud originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomgamelaunch-eventmonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-triukWed, 21 Apr 2010 12:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter Tri launch trailer is all over the place]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/19/monster-hunter-tri-launch-trailer-is-all-over-the-place/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/19/monster-hunter-tri-launch-trailer-is-all-over-the-place/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/19/monster-hunter-tri-launch-trailer-is-all-over-the-place/#commentsMonster Hunter Tri arrives in North America this week, and to mark the occasion, Capcom sent out this strange trailer. It starts off kind of somber and beautiful, with some haunting chants, and then it suddenly transitions into FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT.

Then some shots of a hunter hanging out with Cha-Cha, doing some fishing, then FIGHT FIGHT. Presumably, the actual game spreads out the violent bits and the relaxing bits, but put in rapid succession like this it seems a bit psychotic. How's that for a back-of-the-box quote?

JoystiqMonster Hunter Tri launch trailer is all over the place originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-trirpgvideoMon, 19 Apr 2010 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Meet Monster Hunter Tri's producer and director at UK launch event]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/14/meet-monster-hunter-tris-producer-and-developer-at-uk-launch-ev/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/14/meet-monster-hunter-tris-producer-and-developer-at-uk-launch-ev/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/14/meet-monster-hunter-tris-producer-and-developer-at-uk-launch-ev/#commentsIf you're in London and eager to get started hunting monsters and, uh, holding a Classic Controller Pro, you'll probably want to be at GAME's Monster Hunter Tri London launch event on April 23.

Not only will the game be there -- the first 50 people in line will receive a bag full of Monster Hunter stuff. And then you'll have the opportunity to have some of that stuff signed by producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and director Kaname Fujioka. Nintendo would like to remind you to wear your "best 'hunting' attire" to the event, so you look nice and ridiculous when you meet the developers.

Gallery: Monster Hunter Tri

JoystiqMeet Monster Hunter Tri's producer and director at UK launch event originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomkaname-fujiokalaunch-eventlaunch-partymonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-triryozo-tsujimotoukWed, 14 Apr 2010 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom supporting Monster Hunter Tri with downloadable quests]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/10/capcom-supporting-monster-hunter-tri-with-downloadable-quests/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/10/capcom-supporting-monster-hunter-tri-with-downloadable-quests/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/10/capcom-supporting-monster-hunter-tri-with-downloadable-quests/#commentsCapcom wants to ensure you continue hunting after the release of Monster Hunter Tri, by releasing limited-time quests after release, in the form of "Event Quests," "Gigantic Monster Quests," and "Arena Quests."

According to a post on Capcom-Unity, Event Quests will be offered "on an ongoing basis," but require players to achieve a certain hunter rank before taking part. "Gigantic Monster Quests," however are only up for one day, allowing parties of hunters to take on the enormous "Jhen Mohran" monster. Arena Quests allow only two players in a party, fighting a single monster. Some of these arena battles will offer better rewards for quicker completion.

Capcom will announce each month's quest schedule on the first Friday of each month on Capcom-Unity, so set your bookmarks, monster hunters.

JoystiqCapcom supporting Monster Hunter Tri with downloadable quests originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdigital-distributiondlcmonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-triNintendorpgWiiSat, 10 Apr 2010 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo collaborated with Capcom on the Classic Controller Pro]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/06/nintendo-collaborated-with-capcom-on-the-classic-controller-pro/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/06/nintendo-collaborated-with-capcom-on-the-classic-controller-pro/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/06/nintendo-collaborated-with-capcom-on-the-classic-controller-pro/#commentsIn a new Iwata Asks feature with Capcom's Ryozo Tsujimoto and Kaname Fujioka, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed just how closely Nintendo worked with Capcom to ensure the success of Monster Hunter Tri. Not only did the hardware manufacturer create a new controller, the Classic Controller Pro, but it actually consulted Capcom about it.

"I'm just gonna go ahead and say it," Iwata said, "but we even discussed where the best place for the analogue sticks would be." Fujioka expressed the team's relative shock at Nintendo's openness. "To be honest, when we were first asked that, I thought, 'Is it all right for us to decide?'," Fujioka said. We said what we thought would be a good spot for the analogue sticks, and when it turned out just like that, I was surprised." Of course, that spot is "exactly where they are on the PS2 controller," but that's due to Capcom's choice!

JoystiqNintendo collaborated with Capcom on the Classic Controller Pro originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomclassic-controller-proiwata-asksmonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-triryozo-tsujimotosatoru-iwataTue, 06 Apr 2010 19:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter Tri ads mock non-monster hunters]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/01/monster-hunter-tri-ads-mock-non-monster-hunters/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/01/monster-hunter-tri-ads-mock-non-monster-hunters/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/01/monster-hunter-tri-ads-mock-non-monster-hunters/#commentsIt's rare for someone to berate you for not being tough enough for a Wii game, but that's exactly what Capcom's Monster Hunter Tri spokes-character Ironbeard does in this surprisingly funny series of ads. The Scottish huntsman mocks people for thinking that hunting real, regular-sized animals is hard when there are monsters to be hunted in Capcom's upcoming Wii game.

Not only are these ads, which you can view after the break, funny, they're also kind of effective. We don't want to look at this fictional character with shame! We want him to be proud of us for being man enough to hunt giant fake monsters.

[Thanks, Kieran!]

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JoystiqMonster Hunter Tri ads mock non-monster hunters originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcommercialsironbeardmonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-triNintendorpgWiiMon, 01 Mar 2010 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter Tri supports Wii Speak, bundled with accessory in Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/01/monster-hunter-tri-supports-wii-speak-bundled-with-accessory-in/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/01/monster-hunter-tri-supports-wii-speak-bundled-with-accessory-in/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/01/monster-hunter-tri-supports-wii-speak-bundled-with-accessory-in/#commentsBack in November, Capcom told Joystiq it was "hoping" to add voice chat support to Monster Hunter Tri using the neglected Wii Speak accessory. Today's announcement of the European release of the game confirms that players will be able to coordinate with their hunting parties by yelling at their TVs.

Not only will the Western releases of Monster Hunter Tri support the Wii Speak accessory, but it will be offered as part of a bundle in the European version. In addition to the standalone game and a Classic Controller Pro bundle, you'll be able to buy a pack containing Monster Hunter Tri, a black Classic Controller Pro, and a Wii Speak mic.

[Via Siliconera]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-triNintendovoice-chatWiiwii-speakMon, 01 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Classic Controller Pro releasing with Monster Hunter Tri in North America]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/25/classic-controller-pro-releasing-with-monster-hunter-tri-in-nort/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/25/classic-controller-pro-releasing-with-monster-hunter-tri-in-nort/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/25/classic-controller-pro-releasing-with-monster-hunter-tri-in-nort/#commentsHere's some awesome news: according to a press release sent out by Nintendo, Monster Hunter Tri will be available in North America this April -- which means that Capcom essentially delayed it as little as possible. Here's some more awesome news: it'll be available in a bundle with the Classic Controller Pro, the upgraded version of the Classic Controller that was previously only available in Japan. The set will cost $59.99.

Even if you're not interested in Monster Hunter, you'll be able to get one separately, in black or white, for the same $19.99 price Nintendo charges for the regular Classic Controller.

The Pro might not do anything different than the original, but it's laid out a bit more comfortably, with the analog sticks spread out further and the shoulder buttons moved out of the Classic's ridiculous single-file configuration. It's no coincidence, given Monster Hunter's PS2 origins, that this new controller is essentially identical in layout to a Dual Shock.

Gallery: Monster Hunter Tri/Classic Controller bundle

JoystiqClassic Controller Pro releasing with Monster Hunter Tri in North America originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundlecapcomclassic-controllerclassic-controller-promonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-triNintendorpsWiiMon, 25 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo distributing Monster Hunter 3 in Europe this April]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/05/nintendo-distributing-monster-hunter-3-in-europe-this-april/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/05/nintendo-distributing-monster-hunter-3-in-europe-this-april/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/05/nintendo-distributing-monster-hunter-3-in-europe-this-april/#commentsNintendo appears to be confident in the sales potential of Capcom's Monster Hunter Tri. The company will take on sales, marketing, and distribution of the Wii action RPG in Europe and Australia, as it did for Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles and Zack and Wiki. Despite Capcom's announcement that the title would be delayed, Monster Hunter Tri will be released in April in the West -- just out of its original Q1 window.

"Nintendo has identified Monster Hunter Tri as a key title for the Wii platform in 2010," Capcom Europe senior director of marketing Michael Pattison said. " We are really excited about partnering with Nintendo to further develop this franchise." Perhaps it could be developed further by releasing the Classic Controller Pro along with it. Just an option.

Gallery: Monster Hunter 3

JoystiqNintendo distributing Monster Hunter 3 in Europe this April originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdistributioneuropemonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-triTue, 05 Jan 2010 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Wait outside the Monster Hunter Tri site]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/23/wait-outside-the-monster-hunter-tri-site/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/23/wait-outside-the-monster-hunter-tri-site/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/23/wait-outside-the-monster-hunter-tri-site/#commentsThe new Monster Hunter Tri site isn't quite open yet, with the full contents of the digital lodge kept locked down by an outrageous voice actor. But even without access to whatever's in there, there's some interesting stuff to be found outside the virtual barrier (navigate over to the door knocker twice to find it).

The site features screenshots, the North American announcement trailer, weapon descriptions, and, perhaps most useful for us, a short listing of monsters -- maybe now we won't catch so much flak for referring to one of the game's trademark creatures as "like a dragon or something." It's like a Monster Hunter University for everyone!

In the announcement, Capcom still referred to the game's release date as "Spring 2010," so we expect it to be one of the less delayed titles in Capcom's lineup.

JoystiqWait outside the Monster Hunter Tri site originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actioncapcommonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-trirpgWed, 23 Dec 2009 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom pulls Super Street Fighter IV, Lost Planet 2, Monster Hunter 3 from Q1 2010]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/22/capcom-pulls-super-street-fighter-iv-lost-planet-2-monster-hun/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/22/capcom-pulls-super-street-fighter-iv-lost-planet-2-monster-hun/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/22/capcom-pulls-super-street-fighter-iv-lost-planet-2-monster-hun/#comments According to an investor document (PDF) posted by Capcom Japan today, several major titles have been moved from the company's fiscal fourth quarter, which ends March 31, 2010. The delays, which appear to be worldwide, include Super Street Fighter IV and Lost Planet 2, in addition to the North American and European release of Monster Hunter 3. The releases of these games and others, including Dead Rising 2, are planned to be "spread across all four quarters" of Capcom's fiscal 2011, which begins April 1, 2010 and ends March 31, 2011. The decision to delay the games was made in order to "avoid competing with the major titles that other companies plan to introduce."

Curiously, Dark Void has not been delayed, though Capcom has drastically reduced its sales forecast from 1.3 million units to only 600,000 (the split between Xbox 360 and PS3 copies was not specified).

Given the reasons for Capcom's schedule shuffling, we can't help but wonder if other companies will follow suit. When all is said and done, the Great 2009 Holiday Release Migration just might be set to repeat itself. If so, does Yves Guillemot win a prize?

JoystiqCapcom pulls Super Street Fighter IV, Lost Planet 2, Monster Hunter 3 from Q1 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdelayslost-planet-2Microsoftmonster-hunter-3Nintendossfivsuper-street-fighter-ivWiiXbox-360Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Japanese retailer names underperforming games of 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/03/japanese-retailer-names-underperforming-games-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/03/japanese-retailer-names-underperforming-games-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/03/japanese-retailer-names-underperforming-games-of-2009/#commentsJapanese retail blogger Oosaka King has compiled a list of what he believes are the games that did worst for stores in 2009. These aren't just poor sellers, they're also games with low margins or other problems that kept retailers from profiting.

Topping the list: Blood of Bahamut, a DS RPG released by Square Enix on August 6, just a few weeks after Dragon Quest IX. No mystery why that one didn't sell! Monster Hunter Tri, which may be more surprising, was the blogger's number two choice, due to low margins on the standard edition, as well as some unspecified shipping issues from Capcom.

The full list of what one retailer believes was unprofitable in 2009 is after the break. It features a few more big names, like Sonic, Mario, and Gran Turismo. The preponderance of major games is probably due to the fact that retailers stocked way more of the big games, expecting more sales, and stocked presumably niche titles more judiciously.

[Via Andriasang]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blood-of-bahamutjapanmonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-trioosaka-kingretailThu, 03 Dec 2009 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel vs. Capcom 2 defeated HD Remix in sales battle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/marvel-vs-capcom-2-defeated-hd-remix-in-sales-battle/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/marvel-vs-capcom-2-defeated-hd-remix-in-sales-battle/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/marvel-vs-capcom-2-defeated-hd-remix-in-sales-battle/#commentsCapcom and Udon Entertainment spent years redrawing and re-balancing Super Street Fighter II Turbo for its HD Remix version. Later, Capcom announced and released a port of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 over the course of a few months, with filters on the original sprites. Guess which one sold better?

"We have three titles that have drastically over-performed our expectations," Capcom's VP of strategic planning and business development Christian Svensson told GamesIndustry.biz. "The most recent of which was Marvel vs Capcom 2, which we didn't expect to exceed Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix's numbers, but it has."

One IP that hasn't quite exceeded Capcom's expectations in the west is Monster Hunter. The company is working to turn that around with events like Monster Hunter Tri University designed to familiarize press with the workings of the series. "We are strategically investing in the brand in the West," Svensson explained, "because we know that as a company we're going to continue to be creating Monster Hunter content, so it behooves us to do what it takes to make it stick here." In other words, Japanese sales ensure that Capcom is going to continue making the things, so Capcom might as well try to sell them outside of Japan as well.

Gallery: Marvel vs Capcom 2

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommarvel-vs-capcom-2Microsoftmonster-huntermonster-hunter-3Nintendosuper-street-fighter-ii-turbo-hd-remixWiiXbox-360Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Iwata: Wii's 2009 lineup allowed the 'mood' to 'cool']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/iwata-wiis-2009-lineup-allowed-the-mood-to-cool/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/iwata-wiis-2009-lineup-allowed-the-mood-to-cool/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/iwata-wiis-2009-lineup-allowed-the-mood-to-cool/#commentsAt a press conference about Nintendo's earnings, president Satoru Iwata blamed a weak first-party Wii lineup in part for the decline in Wii sales, and for the corresponding decline in profits. "Wii is stalled," he said. "We didn't release good software continually, and let the good mood cool."

Siliconera gathered up Nintendo's Wii lineup to illustrate Iwata's point. The first half of 2009, the period described by Nintendo's earnings report, was largely anchored by New Play Control GameCube ports. The second half of the year saw major sellers like Wii Fit Plus accompanied by somewhat niche titles like Endless Ocean 2 and Sin and Punishment 2 -- not that we're complaining about those games! But with New Super Mario Bros.and continued sales of Wii Fit Plus and Wii Sports Resort, it should look better than the first half.

It's likely that not even Nintendo wanted to get in the way of Monster Hunter 3, which did turn out to be a big success -- and one that helped Nintendo achieve the level of hardware sales it did, thanks to a bundle. However, with that out in August, it didn't factor into the first-half results.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>earningsiwatajapanmonster-hunter-3new-play-controlNintendosalesWiiFri, 30 Oct 2009 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom posts strong Q2 2009 earnings, despite 'soft' overseas sales]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/capcom-posts-strong-q2-2009-earnings-despite-soft-overseas-sa/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/capcom-posts-strong-q2-2009-earnings-despite-soft-overseas-sa/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/capcom-posts-strong-q2-2009-earnings-despite-soft-overseas-sa/#comments Capcom has posted its financial results for the six months ending September 30, 2009, and things are definitely looking good for the company. The publisher reported net sales of ¥38.892 billion ($426 million), up from ¥31.236 billion ($342 million) during the same period last year, which amounts to a 24.5-percent increase. The majority of those sales were generated by Capcom's home video games division, which pulled in ¥27.748 billion ($303 million) -- up from ¥16.486 ($180 million); a staggering 68.3-percent increase.

Capcom credits strong sales of Monster Hunter Tri in Japan, as well as continued sales of Resident Evil 5, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite and Ace Attorney: Investigations to its recent financial success. However, the company stated that overseas sales remained "soft" for the period thanks to the delay of Dark Void and the weak performance of Bionic Commando and Monster Hunter Freedom Unite. Joystiq readers will recall that Capcom leveled complaints at the same games in its first quarter report earlier this year. It's worth noting that overseas sales still amounted to ¥11.739 billion ($128 million), which accounted for 57-percent of the home video games division sales.

We suppose Capcom might consider that "soft," but the suits can't be too broken up about it.

Source -- Capcom | Favorable Financial Results for the 6 months ended September 30, 2009
Source -- Capcom | Consolidated Financial Results for the 2nd Quarter of the FY2009

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bionic-commandocapcomearningsfinancialfinancial-resultsmonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-triprofitsresident-evilresident-evil-5salessoftwareThu, 29 Oct 2009 14:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom still undecided about Monster Hunter 3 fees]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/22/capcom-still-undecided-about-monster-hunter-3-fees/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/22/capcom-still-undecided-about-monster-hunter-3-fees/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/22/capcom-still-undecided-about-monster-hunter-3-fees/#commentsWe'll start with the good news about the upcoming Western release of Monster Hunter Tri: according to statements given to MTV Multiplayer by Capcom Community Specialist Shawn Baxter, the North American version of the game will use Capcom-hosted servers, like the Japanese version does, enabling players to connect and play online, free from friend codes.

The other part isn't necessarily bad news, but it could be in the future: Capcom still hasn't decided whether to use the pay-for-play model found in all online Monster Hunter games in Japan, or whether to make online play free like it has for those same games in North America so far. It's likely that Capcom will do things the same way as before (which means free online), but with the company not saying anything, we can't be sure yet.

Gallery: Monster Hunter 3

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No, this is not a hands-on preview of the upcoming US release of Monster Hunter 3. (You'll have to wait until next year for that!) Nor is this a review of the Japanese release. (You can, instead, read our hands-on preview from TGS.) This is the next best thing: a review of the limited edition Monster Hunter 3 ramen -- or "hunta-men" as the packaging states.

Available for 200 yen (about $2.20), this packaged instant ramen is surprisingly good, featuring a hearty meaty taste and slight spicy kick. There are even dried meat pieces floating in the soup. While it may actually be beef, we're going to pretend it's dragon meat, because that's what a real monster hunter would eat, right?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-triramenThu, 17 Sep 2009 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Cheat at Monster Hunter 3, get banned until 9999 AD]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/cheat-at-monster-hunter-3-get-banned-until-9999-ad/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/cheat-at-monster-hunter-3-get-banned-until-9999-ad/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/cheat-at-monster-hunter-3-get-banned-until-9999-ad/#comments
Even long after Bruce Willis has saved the universe, identified cheaters will still be unable to play Monster Hunter 3. At least that's the case for one Japanese player, who tried to connect online and was given a dismissive prompt (in Japanese; machine translation here), indicating that he'd been banned until December 12, 9999.

The message cited "modded data" as the cause for the banning, and while we can't confirm that there was any questionable data on the system, we will say that if you're looking to hunt monsters (possibly around early 2010), you may want to avoid the uber hax!!1! option. We'd hate for you to have to go on living a lootless life for the next couple thousand years.

[Via Kotaku]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>banbanningcapcommonster-huntermonster-hunter-3Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter 3 is Japan's best-selling third-party Wii game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/13/monster-hunter-3-is-japans-best-selling-third-party-wii-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/13/monster-hunter-3-is-japans-best-selling-third-party-wii-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/13/monster-hunter-3-is-japans-best-selling-third-party-wii-game/#commentsSinobi posted a list of the top ten third-party games on the Wii in Japan in terms of sales. At the top of the list, based on Enterbrain sales numbers acquired early by Sinobi, sits Capcom's Monster Hunter 3, with 720,000 copies sold.

Despite the best-seller status, we doubt Capcom is pleased with these sales numbers. The publisher famously shipped one million copies of the game, which have yet to sell through. While sales of the hardware bundle have been good, the standalone version of the game sold only 40% of its stock in the first week, and is already being dropped in price in some stores by over half.

[Via Andriasang]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundlecapcomenterbrainjapanmonster-hunter-3salesThu, 13 Aug 2009 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Famitsu hands Monster Hunter 3 a perfect 40]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/06/famitsu-hands-monster-hunter-3-a-perfect-40/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/06/famitsu-hands-monster-hunter-3-a-perfect-40/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/06/famitsu-hands-monster-hunter-3-a-perfect-40/#commentsIt's not impossible to earn a perfect score from Famitsu, you know. The latest to earn top marks is Capcom's Monster Hunter 3 (based on translation over at NeoGAF), which comes as little surprise considering everyone and their grandmother loves the franchise in Japan.

The true question is: Will it receive such critical acclaim when it hits the States and Europe in early 2010?

[Thanks, Victor]

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Wii owners eager to take sword in hand and slay humongous creatures had best take note of Capcom's latest announcement: Monster Hunter Tri is set to depart from Japan (and assured smash-hit status) and arrive in American and European homes in early 2010. The Wii incarnation will boast both online and offline cooperative modes, as well as "strikingly beautiful" graphics and the challenging quests that fans of the franchise have come to expect.

If you consider yourself to be outside that rather large group of the gaming population and have no idea what to expect, understand that among franchises like Devil May Cry and Resident Evil, Monster Hunter stands out as having a remarkably straightforward title. As the titular monster hunter, you'll track down and slay all manner of snarling creatures, only to turn them into better equipment to facilitate more dangerous monster hunt ... ery. Find it, stab it and then make it into a nice hat!

Gallery: Monster Hunter 3

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomearly-2010monster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-triNintendoWiiMon, 03 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Introducing Monster Hunter 3's 'Chacha']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/19/introducing-monster-hunter-3s-chacha/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/19/introducing-monster-hunter-3s-chacha/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/19/introducing-monster-hunter-3s-chacha/#commentsAll right, Monster Hunter 3. You got us. We are officially enchanted.This Claymation-style trailer, introducing the new "Chacha" creature, is one of the cutest things we've seen in some time, and definitely the cutest thing we've seen in a long time about hunting and killing large animals.

Apparently, just like in the video, the Chacha will follow you underwater, and has a special "dance" attack. In the video, the "dance" appeared to summon a large monster, but we aren't sure if that's what it really does in-game.

As much as we enjoy looking at this Monster Hunter stuff, we must still note that the game hasn't been officially dated for North America yet. Please, Capcom? And if it wouldn't be too much trouble, we'd like it in bundle form as well. Thanks!

JoystiqIntroducing Monster Hunter 3's 'Chacha' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomchachamonster-huntermonster-hunter-3rpgFri, 19 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom bundling Monster Hunter 3 with black Wii in Japan]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/04/capcom-bundling-monster-hunter-3-with-black-wii-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/04/capcom-bundling-monster-hunter-3-with-black-wii-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/04/capcom-bundling-monster-hunter-3-with-black-wii-in-japan/#commentsNot only will a new black Wii be out in Japan this summer, prospective owners will have the option of buying it in a bundle with what will undoubtedly be 2009's biggest game for that region: Capcom's Monster Hunter 3 (Tri).

The Monster Hunter 3 bundle will be released on August 1, concurrent with the standalone version of the game, and will include the game, a black system, and a black Classic Controller Pro for 33,000 yen ($342). In addition, a black version of the MH3/Classic Controller Pro bundle will be sold for 8,490 yen ($88).

Despite the fact that the red DSi is coming out on the same day as Dragon Quest IX, no bundle has been announced for that yet.

[Via GAME Watch]

JoystiqCapcom bundling Monster Hunter 3 with black Wii in Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-wiibundlecapcommonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-triNintendoWiiThu, 04 Jun 2009 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter 3 trailer hunted down, captured]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/14/monster-hunter-3-trailer-hunted-down-captured/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/14/monster-hunter-3-trailer-hunted-down-captured/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/14/monster-hunter-3-trailer-hunted-down-captured/#comments With Monster Hunter 3 (tri) now officially dated for Japan, it's time for Capcom to step up the hype even more than it already has. Will Monster Hunter be able to turn the Wii's slowdown around? Only if enough people see this new trailer. The trailer looks really good, is what we're saying.

It's not too much of a departure from previous Monster Hunters, but a new, nice-looking series entry, with new controls, new monsters, and new locations, is more than enough for obsessed fans. Check GAME Watch for some pictures of the limited-edition bundle (the one with the DVD, not the one with the Classic Controller Pro), to facilitate your coveting of the rather fancy box it comes in.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomlimited-editionmonster-huntermonster-hunter-3Thu, 14 May 2009 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom releasing two Monster Hunter 3 bundles in Japan this August]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/13/capcom-releasing-two-monster-hunter-3-bundles-in-japan-this-augu/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/13/capcom-releasing-two-monster-hunter-3-bundles-in-japan-this-augu/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/13/capcom-releasing-two-monster-hunter-3-bundles-in-japan-this-augu/#commentsThis week's Famitsu magazine reveals the Japanese release date for Monster Hunter 3 (tri-): August 1. Capcom is graciously offering fans three different ways to blow a bunch of money on the game -- in addition to the standalone game, two separate limited-edition bundles will be released.

A Classic Controller Pro package, containing the game and Nintendo's new controller, will be available for ¥8,490 ($88), and a Limited Edition pack, containing the game, a "making-of DVD" and other unspecified extras will retail for ¥9,440 ($98). The Famitsu article also shows the silhouette of a "Monster Head Figure" to be handed out as a bonus with early copies of the game.

[Image via Wii Everyday]

JoystiqCapcom releasing two Monster Hunter 3 bundles in Japan this August originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 May 2009 11:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Those who took the time to dig through Capcom's most recent statistic-filled investor briefing for the upcoming fiscal year could find two interesting nuggets therein. The first, and most savory of these nuggets was a release date chart which revealed Capcom's plans to bring its upcoming pelt collecting action-RPG Monster Hunter 3 (Tri-) to the U.S. and Europe some time during this fiscal year. For those who slept through Econ 101, that means it should be in your hot little hands before next April Fools' Day.

The second interesting bit was the revelation that Capcom is currently working on nine Wii titles to release in the current fiscal year. We know about six of them: Monster Hunter G (which dropped last month), Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, Resident Evil Archives, Resident Evil Zero Archives, Spyborgs, and now, Monster Hunter 3. What could the other three titles be? Further reboots of old series? Another Archived Resident Evil? Brand new franchises? We may never know. No, wait -- yes, we will. Sorry about that.

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If one were to draw an analogy between the North American announcement of Monster Hunter 3 (tri-) and the birth of a baby, one would say the game's been crowning for months now. In February, it was mentioned in the same breath as the North American market by Capcom, and now it's shown up on the company's press page alongside other TBA titles like Dark Void and Dead Rising 2.

Now, Capcom, would you please just announce the thing already so we can decide what color we're painting the nursery?

[Via Siliconera]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommonster-huntermonster-hunter-3NintendoWiiMon, 04 May 2009 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ten minutes of poorly played Monster Hunter 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/21/ten-minutes-of-poorly-played-monster-hunter-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/21/ten-minutes-of-poorly-played-monster-hunter-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/21/ten-minutes-of-poorly-played-monster-hunter-3/#commentsYouTube user laucc001 somehow got an early copy of the Japanese Wii port of Monster Hunter G, which happens to include a demo for the upcoming Monster Hunter 3. He set to work immediately recording over ten minutes of gameplay! Thanks to his work, we can now at least see the Monster Hunter 3 demo, which is after the break.

It's a bit lacking in visual quality due to the off-screen recording. It's also a bit lacking in player proficiency -- the title of the video features the explanation "Yes, I'm Sucks :P" and laucc001 offers a similar sentiment in the video description in English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Portuguese. Despite the slight awkwardness, the video is worth watching if only for the giant sword. Seriously, it's like he's swinging an airplane wing around.

Continue reading Ten minutes of poorly played Monster Hunter 3

JoystiqTen minutes of poorly played Monster Hunter 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdemomonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-gmonster-hunter-triTue, 21 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom promises big push for Monster Hunter series for Western audiences]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/06/capcom-promises-big-push-for-monster-hunter-series-for-western-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/06/capcom-promises-big-push-for-monster-hunter-series-for-western-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/06/capcom-promises-big-push-for-monster-hunter-series-for-western-a/#comments
Capcom isn't content with the five gazillion dollars of money it's made with the Monster Hunter series in Japan so far. No, the company is looking to make American gamers follow suit by turning the multiplayer RPG to the gaming equivalent of crack cocaine. Speaking to MCV, Capcom's Ryozo Tsujimoto admitted there has been a serious lack of marketing for the Monster Hunter games. This will be rectified for the upcoming PSP release, dubbed Monster Hunter Freedom Unite. "This time we're taking things far more seriously in terms of the promotion," Tsujimoto said. "The first step is to actually get the game noticed. No one here knows what the game is so we just need to spread the name of Monster Hunter."

A lengthy new trailer (seen after the break) may be the first step in a long campaign to raise awareness with the English speaking community. If Capcom can get the buzz flowing around Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, we may see an even bigger push for the Wii-exclusive Monster Hunter 3.

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JoystiqCapcom promises big push for Monster Hunter series for Western audiences originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-freedom-uniteMon, 06 Apr 2009 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter G's online Monster Hunting Fees]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/11/monster-hunter-gs-online-monster-hunting-fees/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/11/monster-hunter-gs-online-monster-hunting-fees/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/11/monster-hunter-gs-online-monster-hunting-fees/#commentsCapcom's Japan-only Wii port of the PS2 Monster Hunter G adds two significant features: online multiplayer and a fee for online multiplayer. The company announced the fee structure today at an event celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Monster Hunter series.

For 800 Wii Points, players will get a 30 day subscription. 1,500 Wii Points provides access to Network Mode for 60 days, and a 90 day subscription costs 2,000 Wii Points. Each game comes with a 14-day free trial.

Why are the fees for a Japanese game that isn't being localized significant to us? Because this is most likely a preview of the pricing scheme for online play in Monster Hunter 3, which is being released worldwide.
Update: commenters are pointing out that Monster Hunter games have always been fee-based in Japan, but not the US. That puts the situation regarding Monster Hunter 3 right back up in the air. It doesn't change anything for G, of course, which is not leaving Japan.

[Via Siliconera]

JoystiqMonster Hunter G's online Monster Hunting Fees originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-gportWed, 11 Mar 2009 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom sort of confirms Western release of Monster Hunter 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/25/capcom-sort-of-confirms-western-release-for-monster-hunter-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/25/capcom-sort-of-confirms-western-release-for-monster-hunter-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/25/capcom-sort-of-confirms-western-release-for-monster-hunter-3/#commentsMonster Hunter 3 is coming to North America and Europe, according to a statement from Capcom in its 3rd quarter financial results conference call Q&A (PDF link).

"One of our leading titles is "Monster Hunter 3 (tri-)," Capcom said, addressing a question about its region-specific plans. "If we can gain recognition of this product in the European and North American markets, our market strategy will see a noticeable change."

Of course, if Capcom is hoping to gain recognition in those markets, then it plans to release the game in those markets. We had always kind of assumed it was coming, just because it's achieved such massive buzz in Japan, and because Capcom is starting to show an interest in localizing Monster Hunter games again with Freedom Unite on PSP. But it's nice to have an official statement!

JoystiqCapcom sort of confirms Western release of Monster Hunter 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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