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Here are a few facts regarding resident CFD! editor Rob Rich and the Monster Hunter franchise that you may not know.
1. Resident CFD! editor Rob Rich loves the Monster Hunter franchise.
2. Rob also did our review of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite for PSP and loved it.
3. Rob dropped on our upcoming third episode of Team DeathChat that he’s probably logged close to (if not more than) 1000 hours across all the versions of Monster Hunter that have come to the States since the PS2 days.
4. Rob Rich does not currently own a Wii.
5. Monster Hunter Tri is only available on Wii.
I don’t need to tell you that he probably hates me for posting this launch trailer. Sorry, buddy. Start saving those pennies!
http://www.crushfragdestroy.com/2010/04/24/monster-hunter-tri-launch-trailer-makes-rob-rich-cry/Here are a few facts regarding resident CFD! editor Rob Rich and the Monster Hunter... more
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Although Capcom hasn't announced whether or not Monster Hunter 3 will have online subscription fees, the GameStop pre-order bonus a possible hint at which direction Capcom is taking.Although Capcom hasn't announced whether or not Monster Hunter 3 will have online... more
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"It's tough to judge Monster Hunter Tribecause the series hasn't been my thing. Andrew Pfister and I tried to understand what the fuss was about when Capcom released "Monster Hunter: Freedom Unite" in 2009, but despite a few hours spent over beers in co-op, we left the experience scratching our heads. Monster Hunter is a genuine hit in Japan, but something's not clicking here. Capcom showed parts of how they hope to change that with Monster Hunter Tri.
There have been some key changes made to make Monster Hunter Tri more appealing.
One, the camera can be independently controlled through a second analog stick. In the PSP version, the camera proved unwieldy because tapping a shoulder button to swing the camera around couldn't always keep up with the action. That's not an issue on the Wii.
Two, the tutorial has been redesigned from the ground up. That sounds like a simple change, but it's an important one. Pfister and I didn't make it far past the tutorial in Monster Hunter: Freedom Unite because even after finish the tutorial, it didn't feel like we learned anything. The other Monster Hunter games assumed you knew what was going on and this one doesn't. Though I didn't experience the tutorial for myself, knowing that's the plan is encouraging.
Three, the online system is intended to sit right alongside Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. Online play has never been a major part of Monster Hunter prior to the Wii version, simply because most users in Japan were playing near each other -- it's part of the culture. On the Wii, Capcom knows there needs to be a serious step up and even though the Japanese version includes friends lists and lobby systems, I'm told the US version is getting even more engineering tweaks to make sure it's a seamless, friendly system when people boot it up.
As someone who traditionally dismisses a new Monster Hunter, Capcom's reactions to feedback are noteworthy enough that I'm willing to give the series another shot with Monster Hunter Tri.""It's tough to judge Monster Hunter Tribecause the series hasn't been... more
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When a bunch of major titles were delayed this year in order to prevent competition with the monster that was Modern Warfare 2, it was inevitable that someone would back out to avoid the new monster that this fourth quarter has become. It’s seems, then, that that company will be Capcom.
For details, hit the link.
http://www.crushfragdestroy.com/2009/12/23/capcom-delays-major-titles-to-avoid-q4-rush/When a bunch of major titles were delayed this year in order to prevent competition... more
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Capcom announces that Monster Hunter Tri will be released in both North America and Europe for Nintendo’s Wii system in early 2010.Capcom announces that Monster Hunter Tri will be released in both North America and... more
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Capcom must be riding high on this weekend’s big release at home, as they made loads of hardcore Western gamers squeal with delight this morning by announcing the newest Monster Hunter was bound for their shores. Yes, it’s official – Monster Hunter Tri for Wii will be coming to North America and Europe in early 2010. Start sharpening your swords now, kids.
Head through the link for more details, screens and a video.Capcom must be riding high on this weekend’s big release at home, as they made... more
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Remember all those times we talked about how much Japan loves the Monster Hunter series? Yeah, we weren’t kidding.
Capcom Unity reports that Monster Hunter 3 (tri-) for Wii has shipped over one million copies to Japanese retailers in preparation for the game’s launch this coming Saturday.Remember all those times we talked about how much Japan loves the Monster Hunter... more
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