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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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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Monster-Hunter-3Monster-Hunter-TrinintendoofflineserverwiiThu, 17 Jan 2013 15:45:00 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.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundleCapcomclassic-controller-proMonster-Hunter-3Monster-Hunter-TrinintendowiiTue, 28 Sep 2010 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter Tri has occupied over 50 hours per player on average]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/07/monster-hunter-tri-has-occupied-over-50-hours-per-player-on-average/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/07/monster-hunter-tri-has-occupied-over-50-hours-per-player-on-average/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/07/monster-hunter-tri-has-occupied-over-50-hours-per-player-on-average/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Monster Hunter Tri has already sucked away over a million hours of gameplay time from users, according to stats from the Nintendo Channel. In just 63 days from release, the monster hunting epic stole a full million hours from users who reported logging in to the game over 330,000 times. The high number isn't necessarily a record breaker (Super Smash Bros. has garnered 100 times that, and players have spent 17 billion hours on Xbox Live), but where Monster Hunter Tri stands out is the per player duration: players of the game have spent an average of 52 hours in the game so far.

By comparison, Super Mario Galaxy 2 has eaten up 1.8 million hours of free time over 710k times, but the average time played there is about 20 hours -- more players, less time each. There are only four games ahead of Monster Hunter Tri in terms of played-per-person time, and all of them have been out for much longer. In other words, monsters aren't the only thing being hunted in this game -- free time had better watch its back as well.

JoystiqMonster Hunter Tri has occupied over 50 hours per player on average originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcapcom-unityMonster-Hunter-Trinintendonintendo-channelsuper-mario-galaxy-2super-smash-broswiiWed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 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]

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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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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action-rpgcapcommonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-trirpgTue, 27 Apr 2010 13:50:00 EST<![CDATA[This Week on the Nintendo Channel: Monster Hunter Tri launch]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/26/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-monster-hunter-tri-launch/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/26/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-monster-hunter-tri-launch/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/26/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-monster-hunter-tri-launch/#comments This week on the Nintendo Channel, the usual Nintendo Week program does something a bit different and covers the Monster Hunter Tri launch at New York City's Nintendo World Store. Director Kaname Fujioka and producer Ryozo Tsujimoto were on hand to chat and sign posters and attendees could even throw down in a tournament. If the video on the Nintendo Channel is any indication, the event was a great success.

Head past the break for the full list of this week's content.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomclassic-controllerclassic-controller-promonster-hunter-trinintendo-channelMon, 26 Apr 2010 16:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft holds top UK sales spot with Conviction]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/26/ubisoft-holds-top-uk-sales-spot-with-conviction/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/26/ubisoft-holds-top-uk-sales-spot-with-conviction/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/26/ubisoft-holds-top-uk-sales-spot-with-conviction/#comments
 Despite sales for Splinter Cell: Conviction and Just Dance slipping 46 and 31 percent, respectively, the two Ubisoft titles maintained their dominant positions on the UK all-formats chart for a second week in a row. The top three didn't shift at all, as the PS3 and PC release of Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City last week helped to keep it in third.

Wii Fit Plus stepped up a spot to work out at fourth, while Monster Hunter Tri was stuffed and mounted in fifth place. According to Chart-Track, Tri is the most successful launch the franchise has seen on the isles. The only other new title on the chart last week was Dead to Rights: Retribution, which broke and entered at No. 22. Check out the complete UK top 10 after the break.

Source - Ubisoft are No1 and No2 for second week [GFK Chart-Track]
Source - Latest UK Software Charts [GFK Chart-Track]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chart-trackdead-to-rights-retributiongrand-theft-auto-episodes-from-liberty-cityjust-danceMicrosoftmonster-hunter-trisplinter-cell-convictionukXbox-360Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:00:00 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?

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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.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomkaname-fujiokalaunch-eventlaunch-partymonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-triryozo-tsujimotoukWed, 14 Apr 2010 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[This Week on the Nintendo Channel: Monster Hunter Tri developer's voice]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/12/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-monster-hunter-tri-developer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/12/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-monster-hunter-tri-developer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/12/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-monster-hunter-tri-developer/#commentsWe thought it prudent to take a break from the WarioWare D.I.Y. highlighting of the last few weeks even though there's a new video in the ongoing series this week, with Alex Neuse from Gaijiin Games. See, this week some of the developers from Capcom show off a great deal of Monster Hunter Tri, documenting some of the weaponry, multiplayer features and, of course, the monsters in the series' latest. It's an enlightening few minutes of footage, so check it out above.

When you're done, head past the break for the full list of this week's Nintendo Channel content.

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JoystiqThis Week on the Nintendo Channel: Monster Hunter Tri developer's voice originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdemodemosds-demosfeaturedmonster-hunter-trinintendo-channelwarioware-diyMon, 12 Apr 2010 18:45:00 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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JoystiqNintendo Media Summit 2010: The Recap Post originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cave-storydisney-guilty-partyDQ9Dragon-QuestDragon-Quest-9-Sentinels-of-the-Starry-Skiesdragon-quest-ixDSdsiwareflingsmashJRPGLevel-5metroid-other-mmonado-beginning-of-the-worldmonster-hunter-trinintendonintendo-media-summitnintendo-media-summit-2010picross-3dpokemonprince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sandsRPGsin-and-punishment-2sin-and-punishment-star-successorSquare-Enixsuper-mario-galaxy-2WiiwiiwarexenobladeSun, 28 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter Tri demo disc will be available to all]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/25/monster-hunter-tri-demo-disc-will-be-available-to-all/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/25/monster-hunter-tri-demo-disc-will-be-available-to-all/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/25/monster-hunter-tri-demo-disc-will-be-available-to-all/#comments Capcom's Monster Hunter Tri was a big focal point at yesterday's Nintendo Media Summit, but there seems to be a bit of confusion surrounding the demo disc shipping March 8. It turns out, that isn't the GameStop pre-order incentive it was made out to be. Instead, the demo disc will be free for all -- a GameStop pre-order will net you a card with 500 Wii Points on it.

As for getting the demo disc, you'll be able to walk into any GameStop location and grab one starting March 8.

JoystiqMonster Hunter Tri demo disc will be available to all originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdemodemo-discgamestopmonster-hunter-triThu, 25 Feb 2010 15:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Mario, Metroid, Sin and Punishment, more dated in Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/25/mario-metroid-sin-and-punishment-more-dated-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/25/mario-metroid-sin-and-punishment-more-dated-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/25/mario-metroid-sin-and-punishment-more-dated-in-europe/#commentsHere's some great news for those of you in Europe interested in playing Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Sin and Punishment: Star Successor. Nintendo announced that Galaxy will be available in Europe on June 11, not long after America's May 23 date. And Sin and Punishment will be out in Europe (under the slightly altered title Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Skies) on May 7, exactly one month before North America gets its hands on that Treasure.

The bad news is that Metroid: Other M is dated simply "Q3." It's due June 27 in North America. We've collected all the European release dates for Wii and DS (including a "summer" date for Dragon Quest IX!) after the break.

[Via Eurogamer]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DQ9Dragon-QuestDragon-Quest-9-Sentinels-of-the-Starry-Skiesdragon-quest-ixDSeuropeflingsmashJRPGLevel-5metroidmetroid-other-mmonster-hunter-triNintendorelease-dateRPGsin-and-punishmentsin-and-punishment-2sin-and-punishment-star-successorSquare-Enixsuper-mario-galaxy-2WiiThu, 25 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter Tri releases April 20, will be free to play [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/24/monster-hunter-tri-april-20-release-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/24/monster-hunter-tri-april-20-release-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/24/monster-hunter-tri-april-20-release-date/#comments Update: Capcom sent word that the Monster Hunter Tri demo disc will be freely available to any GameStop patron starting March 8. If you pre-order the game, you'll also get a 500 Wii Points card.

Original post: At today's Nintendo Media Summit, Nintendo dropped some pertinent details about Capcom's very successful and Wii Speak-compatible hunt-em-up, Monster Hunter Tri. The game will release on April 20 in North America as two versions: bundled with a Classic Controller Pro for $59.99 (while supplies last) and as a standalone game for $49.99. The game will also ditch the pay-to-play model for online play, as used in Japan, in favor of free online functionality. Additionally, GameStop pre-orderers will receive a demo disc on March 8. Additionally, GameStop will offer free demo discs starting March 8 and those who pre-order will get themselves a card with 500 Wii Points on it.

Considering Capcom was beating itself up over whether or not to charge for online play, we're glad the publisher finally came around and went with the option that requires us to spend less money. Just imagine -- with all the money we'll save, we can import even more delicious ramen!

Gallery: Monster Hunter Tri

JoystiqMonster Hunter Tri releases April 20, will be free to play [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdemofree-to-playmonster-hunter-triNintendonintendo-media-summit-2010pay-to-playq2-2010release-dateWiiWed, 24 Feb 2010 13:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon offering $10 credit with Monster Hunter 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/23/amazon-offering-10-credit-with-monster-hunter-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/23/amazon-offering-10-credit-with-monster-hunter-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/23/amazon-offering-10-credit-with-monster-hunter-3/#commentsIf you're absolutely certain that you want to do the following two things: Good news! The retailer is now offering a free $10 credit with purchases of both the standard edition and Classic Controller Pro bundle of Monster Hunter Tri. For some reason, it's not listed on Amazon's $10 Bonus Offers page, but the game's page mentions the deal.

In addition to that bonus, the standard edition is currently priced at $44.99, so you'd effectively be getting Monster Hunter for $34.99.

[Via GoNintendo]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action-rpgamazoncapcommonster-huntermonster-hunter-trirpgTue, 23 Feb 2010 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom Q3 2009 financials reveal monster sales of Monster Hunter Tri]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/01/capcom-q3-2009-financials-reveal-monster-sales-of-monster-hunter/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/01/capcom-q3-2009-financials-reveal-monster-sales-of-monster-hunter/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/01/capcom-q3-2009-financials-reveal-monster-sales-of-monster-hunter/#comments If you're anything like us, you immediately tore into the recently released Capcom Q3 2009 financial report looking for the number of Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher arcade machines the company sold in the last nine months of 2009 (80, in case you were wondering) only to find a wealth of information about the publisher's other games. For instance, worldwide sales (sell-in, not sell-through, mind you) of Bionic Commando crept over 700k, while Monster Hunter Tri moved 1.15 million in Japan alone -- we worry deeply for the monsters of Japan, being hunted relentlessly by all of those people. At this point in the post, we'd like to point out that these numbers are for the nine months ending December 31, 2009, and thusly don't reflect January's sales. Also, things are about to get really boring.

The Japanese publisher is reporting a 5.9 percent increase in net sales for the nine month period, and boasts an 84.3 percent increase in "operating income compared to the same term in [Fiscal Year 2008]," which is to say sales increased by ¥49,987 million from the same time period last year (netting ¥1,731 million). Whew - glad we got through that! Capcom itself doesn't ruminate on the numbers too much either, saying "only a few flagship software titles were released from our home video game division, while both arcade operations and content expansion were weakening." Unfortunately for us, there's still no word on the US arrival of Mario Party Fushigi No Korokoro Catcher.

Source -- Capcom 3rd Quarter Financial Results (warning: PDF)
Source -- Capcom 3rd Quarter Financial Results press release

JoystiqCapcom Q3 2009 financials reveal monster sales of Monster Hunter Tri originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bionic-commandocapcomfinancialfinancial-reportfy-2009mario-party-fushigi-no-korokoro-catcherMicrosoftmonster-hunter-triNintendoq3-2009WiiXbox-360Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:57:00 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[Dead to Rights: Retribution dated April 13 in NA, April 16 in Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/29/dead-to-rights-retribution-dated-april-13-in-na-april-16-in-eu/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/29/dead-to-rights-retribution-dated-april-13-in-na-april-16-in-eu/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/29/dead-to-rights-retribution-dated-april-13-in-na-april-16-in-eu/#comments Along with yesterday's news of ninja dog pre-orders and a snazzy "noir style" graphics filter, Dead to Rights: Retribution has been given a release date of April 13 and April 16th for North America and Europe (respectively). That means you've got just under three months to start preparing for the reboot to the Dead to Rights series -- and three-ish months to prepare for some hard choices.

In case you'd forgotten, April is the month that brings us the much delayed Splinter Cell: Conviction, Capcom's Super Street Fighter IV and Monster Hunter Tri, as well as Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption. And yes, again, this is the busiest Q1 ever. Good luck!

Gallery: Dead to Rights: Retribution

JoystiqDead to Rights: Retribution dated April 13 in NA, April 16 in Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-to-rightseuropeMicrosoftmonster-hunter-trinorth-americaq1-2010red-dead-redemptionrelease-datesplinter-cell-convictionsuper-street-fighter-ivvolatilevolatile-gamesXbox-360Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:00:00 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

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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[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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JoystiqJapanese retailer names underperforming games of 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Capcom-Unity]

Capcom held a university-themed event Tuesday evening in San Francisco to introduce newcomers to the Monster Hunter universe in the runup to next spring's North American release of Monster Hunter Tri for the Wii. We'd already played the game at previous events, so we knew what to expect: Monster Hunter, looking nice (especially the large monsters) but not as nice as it could have on the PS3.

After spending some time with the three-level, English-localized trade show demo on-hand -- including a go using the very nice Classic Controller Pro, which is included in Japan's black system/game bundle -- we asked Capcom staff about two unsettled questions concerning the game's US release. The first was the matter of paying to play Monster Hunter Tri online, as the game eschews Nintendo's servers for Capcom-operated ones and is fee-based in Japan. We didn't receive a decisive answer, being told only that the publisher is "hoping" the game will be free to play in the US. We got a similar response when we wondered if Wii Speak support was 100% set for the domestic release -- Capcom's "hoping" to get it in, but couldn't promise anything.

The event did provide taste of what trying to coordinate a successful online monster hunt would be like without Wii Speak -- we found it nearly impossible to hear our fellow players (or the game) over the music being piped through the venue's formidable sound system.

Gallery: Monster Hunter 3

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommonster-huntermonster-hunter-triNintendoWiiwii-speakThu, 19 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter pillow will give you nightmares]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/17/monster-hunter-pillow-will-give-you-nightmares/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/17/monster-hunter-pillow-will-give-you-nightmares/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/17/monster-hunter-pillow-will-give-you-nightmares/#commentsCapcom's Monster Hunter Furu Furu Pillow is officially the most terrifying pillow we've seen today. What appears in the games as a winged, eyeless wyvern (called Khezu outside of Japan) has been transmuted into a tube with a lamprey mouth. That you put on your bed. And look at when you wake up. We suppose it would be better used as an accent pillow on a couch or something, especially if you don't want anyone to use your couch ever.

Japanese Monster Hunter fans will be able to bring this abomination into their lives, in white or red, on January 29, for ¥9,240 ($103.52).

[Via Andriasang]

JoystiqMonster Hunter pillow will give you nightmares originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcome-capcomkhezumonster-huntermonster-hunter-portable-2nd-gmonster-hunter-triNintendopillowWiiTue, 17 Nov 2009 11:30:00 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

JoystiqCapcom posts strong Q2 2009 earnings, despite 'soft' overseas sales originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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.

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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?

Continue reading Review: Monster Hunter 3 (Ramen)

JoystiqReview: Monster Hunter 3 (Ramen) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-triramenThu, 17 Sep 2009 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom reveals GamesCom 2009 lineup, safety hazard]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/11/capcom-reveals-gamescom-2009-lineup-safety-hazard/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/11/capcom-reveals-gamescom-2009-lineup-safety-hazard/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/11/capcom-reveals-gamescom-2009-lineup-safety-hazard/#comments
Capcom has dropped word on the titles it plans to feature at the GamesCom Conference in Cologne later this month, and (for the most part) the games feature a hearty scoop of violence. Kicking things off with the oft-delayed Dark Void, Capcom will feature Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All Stars, Monster Hunter Tri and Spyborgs for the Wii, along with Lost Planet 2 and MotoGP 09/10 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

To promote the Rocketeer/alien battle simulator Dark Void, Capcom is hosting an event in which attendees can take flight in the Dark Void Body Flying Machine, a rigged, vertically-oriented airstream shooting gamers into the air at speeds of up to 180km/h. Luckily, Capcom is also sponsoring taxis throughout Cologne, so if something goes wrong during its "sounds like a tremendous idea on paper" gamer cannon event, attendees can make their way safely to the emergency room. GamesCom runs from August 19-23 in Cologne, Germany.

JoystiqCapcom reveals GamesCom 2009 lineup, safety hazard originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdark-voidgamescom-2009lost-planet-2Microsoftmonster-hunter-triNintendospyborgstatsunoko-vs-capcomtatsunoko-vs-capcom-ultimate-all-starsWiiXbox-360Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:00:00 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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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomfamitsujapanmonster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-triThu, 06 Aug 2009 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter Tri coming to US, Europe in (sigh) early 2010]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/03/monster-hunter-tri-coming-to-us-europe-in-sigh-early-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/03/monster-hunter-tri-coming-to-us-europe-in-sigh-early-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/03/monster-hunter-tri-coming-to-us-europe-in-sigh-early-2010/#comments
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

JoystiqMonster Hunter Tri coming to US, Europe in (sigh) early 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomearly-2010monster-huntermonster-hunter-3monster-hunter-triNintendoWiiMon, 03 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom ships 1 million copies of Monster Hunter 3 for Japan launch]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/30/capcom-ships-1-million-copies-of-monster-hunter-3-for-japan-laun/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/30/capcom-ships-1-million-copies-of-monster-hunter-3-for-japan-laun/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/30/capcom-ships-1-million-copies-of-monster-hunter-3-for-japan-laun/#comments
 Capcom is anticipating monstrous sales of its Wii-exclusive Monster Hunter 3 in Japan, having shipped one million units of the game to retailers in advance of its launch there this Saturday. As pointed out in a blog post on the publisher's community site, this makes it the first third-party Wii game in Japan to have an initial run of 1M copies.

Saturday's also a big day for Wii in general, as it's also when Nintendo launches a version of the system with a gloss black finish -- including bundles which will have Monster Hunter 3 as a pack-in. Wow, it's almost as if Nintendo and Capcom planned it that way. The game is slated to hit the US and Europe before next April; Nintendo claims the black Wii won't be leaving Japan.

JoystiqCapcom ships 1 million copies of Monster Hunter 3 for Japan launch originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomjapanmonster-huntermonster-hunter-trinintendoWiiThu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 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.

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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.

JoystiqMonster Hunter 3 coming to U.S. and Europe, Capcom working on nine Wii titles originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 11 May 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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