Monster Hunter

By Luke Plunkett Love Monster Hunter more than life itself? Probably not, as you're probably not a Japanese PSP owner, but on the off chance that you are, boy is this your lucky day. Capcom are getting into the business of travel. And not just any travel, guided tours, with your guides being none other than the...

So far, only one title works with the service: Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, a game popular in Japan that has already sold 2.4 million units over there. New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media.

By Victor B. As you can probably guess from the above, that function is pretty much a description of the feature that's going to show up in Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G. A separate thread (external link) has a Capcom representative refusing to comment on what Monster Hunter Unite is, so we'll have to wa...

By Victor B. PSP Fanboy is reporting some well-placed information in the Capcom Unity blogs. One thing that may contribute to the eventual release of Monster Hunter Portable 2nd Gworldwide would be the announcement of an upcoming new infrastructure ...

 CA - Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, published by Capcom, is one of the initial titles capable of the new PSP-PS3 networking capability. ...

By James Ransom-Wiley But that's not all. Sony has announced (and pictured) a new Infrastructure mode, enabled by connecting PSP to Playstation 3 ... wirelessly. In essence, ad-hoc multiplayer modes will become online-enabled through a PS3 connection for some games (like Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G). In addit...

By Andrew Yoon Wondering what's taking Monster Hunter so long to make its way from Japan to other countries? The multi-million selling Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G perhaps won't sell as many copies elsewhere, but it'd be easy money for Capcom to take advantage of. Well, the announcement of a new Infras...

 OR - In recent months, the PSP has managed to outsell the Nintendo DS, spurred in part by the popularity of the game Monster Hunter Freedom 2G. ...

 CA - Currently, Sony has confirmed that Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G will be compatible with this new service. In Japan, this is big news, as that title has ...

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By Gino D. While a lot of people say trouble comes in groups of three, this time around, Capcom's delivering four times the hurt. There's some new DLC lined up for Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G at Japan again, and this week, gamers are plopped ...

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By Victor B. As you can probably expect, a number of additions are being made to ensure the game's freshness. Expect to see four-player multiplayer support through ad-hoc mode, exclusive new mecha and adjustments to the existing roster, a player profile exchange function, background music straig...

 CA - With the PSP’s market catalyst Monster Hunter Portable 2 G now down to number 14 in the charts, sales for the console have been slipping steadily all ...

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By Gino D. Something wicked this way comes. While a lot of people say trouble comes in groups of three, this time around, Capcom's delivering four times the hurt. There's some new DLC lined up for Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G at Japan again, and this week, gamers are plopped into the volcano regions fo...

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By Gino D. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (Capcom) - 2,396,642 units since March 27, 2008 Monster Hunter Portable (Capcom) - 668,964 units since Dec 1, 2005 Phantasy Star Portable (Sega) - 545,242 units since July 31, 2008Download: Phantasy Star Portable demo (Japan)

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 Denmark - The figures also show the most popular software sold for the device and the big surprise is the top seller is a recent release - Monster Hunter 2nd G ...

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By Alan Tsang Monster Hunter 2nd G (release date 03/27/08: 2,396,642 copies sold)Monster Hunter 2nd (release date 02/22/07: 1,706,387 copies sold)Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII (release date 09/13/07: 790,705 copies sold)Monster Hunter Portable (release date 12/01/05: 668,964 copies sold)...

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Top five selling games also named, revealing dominance of Monster Hunter titles.

By Brian Ashcraft 1. Monster Hunter 2nd G (Capcom) March 27, 2008 Release: 2,396,642 copies sold 2. Monster Hunter 2nd (Capcom) February 22, 2007 Release: 1,706,387 copies sold 4. Monster Hunter Portable (Capcom) December 1, 2005: 668,964 copies sold

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 - But you know what this really means: players of Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G will no longer need to find one of those wi-fi PlayStation Spots at game ...

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By GoNintendo Top Stories Some talk from Christian Svensson, Capcom’s Corporate Officer/VP of Strategic Planning & Business Development… “I can’t discuss the localization issues at this time. As for the decision to bring it to the Wii, I think there were many. ...

 CA - 8:08 am -- Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G is named as a big game recently, as well as Crisis Core. By the way, if you haven't played Crisis Core yet, do so. ...

 Australia - Sony also announces the PSP’s biggest recent games are Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G and Crisis Core, no surprise here. Sony also announce the PSP has ...

 - If you've seen any of the ads for Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G in Japan, then you know it's all about showcasing four friends getting together for a bit of ...

bit-tech.net  UK - Monster Hunter is of course a smash hit on the format in Japan, Svensson noting: "We may be the most successful PSP publisher in the world with Monster ... Capcom not giving up on PSP bit-tech.net all 3 news articles

By Brian Ashcraft Those Monster Hunter games sure are popular. Over on the Ask Capcom forum, SOME DUDE heard from HIS FRIEND that Capcom would only be making Monster Hunter games, cease production on other titles and port PS2 games to the PSP. To which Capcom mouthpiece Christian Svensson replied:

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By Michael McWhertor 13. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP) 15. Wario Land: Shake It! (Wii) 17. Gundam Battle Universe (PSP) 18. Monster Farm DS 2: Yomigaeru! Master Breeder Densetsu (DS) 20. Fatal Frame IV (Wii) 21. Wii Sports (Wii) 28. Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 15 (Wii) 30. Mario Super Sluggers (Wii)

By ncsx Monster Hunter wasn't all about death however. In marked contrast against the main gist of the game, there's also camaraderie with pet pigs known as Pugi. Since the Pugi in Monster Hunter can be dressed up in various clothing styles, it's only natural that toys based on dressy Pugi be releas...

By Michael McWhertor 01. Phantasy Star Portable (PSP) - 342,000 / NEW 03. Dragon Quest V: Tenkuu No Hanayome (DS) 112,000 / 946,000 07. Fatal Frame IV (Wii) - 33,000 / NEW 08. Wii Fit (Wii) - 32,000 / 2,442,000 09. Mario Kart Wii (Wii) - 23,000 / 1,633,000 10. Gundam Battle Universe (PSP) - 21,000 / 201,000

By Shawn Sines Eidos Reveals New Wii RPG: Monster Lab; Name That Monster - A Guide for LotRO Monster Play; Monster Hunter Freedom 2 - Dinosaurs Galore; Monster Hunter Franchise Has Shipped 6.3 Million Units; Monster Cables Not Such a Good Deal.

By Majed Athab Filed under: Monster Hunter, Fan Stuff"Monsuteru Hanteru" really must be Japanese words for "fast cash" because the series has been exactly that for Capcom. The Monster Hunter series is sure successful, and what do you do with successful franchises? You milk them until the teats start b...

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By Majed Athab We had no doubt that PSP would be successful, especially since it is the perfect game to market to the Monster Hunter crowd -- i.e. they're both games with strong emphasis on co-op gameplay. However, it is shocking to see a portable title outdoing a console game (with, arguably, a larger fanba...

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By Majed Athab So Capcom, when can we expect the next Monster Hunter PSP game? It's obviously successful and needs some more money milking. Better yet, when is North America going to get in on the party with 2nd G?Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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By Christopher Grant Singling out Japanese PSP system-seller Monster Hunter Freedom 2G, Capcom trumpeted its "best Q1 net sales and operating income since quarterly release announcements began." Net sales were ¥16,352 million, up 14.5% from the same period a year ago, thanks mostly to strong performance i...

By Charles D. Namco Bandai also made its mark as the latest Gundam title placed second in the weekly sales, with Atlus' Persona 4 pushing itself down to third place after its release last July 10. It was also noted that Capcom's Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G made a return to the top 10 list after a significa...

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By Charles D. Namco Bandai also made its mark as the latest Gundam title placed second in the weekly sales, with Atlus' Persona 4 pushing itself down to third place after its release last July 10. It was also noted that Capcom's Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G made a return to the top 10 list after a significa...

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By Michael McWhertor 1. Dragon Quest V: Tenkuu No Hanayome (DS) - 644,000 / NEW 2. Gundam Battle Universe (PSP) - 138,000 / NEW 3. Persona 4 (PS2) - 41,000 / 233,000 5. Wii Fit (Wii) - 27,000 / 2,380,000 6. Mario Kart Wii (Wii) - 24,000 / 1,584,000 9. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP) - 16,000 / 2,293,000

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By RawmeatCowboy 1. Dragon Quest V (NDS) 679.000 [679.000] 2. Gundam Battle Universe (PSP) 153.000 [153.000] 3. Persona 4 (PS2) 35.000 [247.000] 5. Wii Fit (Wii) 6. Daigasso! Band Brothers DX (NDS) 8. Mario Kart Wii (Wii) 9. Derby Stallion DS (NDS) 10. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP)

 CA - 2 and No. 3 best-selling hardware. The PSP ranked one title in top ten software sales, Capcom Co.'s Monster Hunter 2nd G at No. 10. ...

By Michael McWhertor There is no cure for PSP fever in Japan, what with all those massive marquee releases happening overseas. Like... um God of War: Chains of Olympus maybe? Is this just Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G after shocks or are folks just falling in love all over again with the Sony handheld? Regardless of...

By Michael McWhertor 01. Persona 4 (PSP) - 193,000 / NEW 02. Wii Fit (Wii) - 30,000 / 2,353,000 04. Mario Kart Wii (Wii) - 25,000 / 1,560,000 06. Resident Evil 0 (Wii) - 21,000 / NEW 07. Derby Stallion DS (DS) - 20,000 / 206,000 10. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP) - 16,000 / 2,277,000

By RawmeatCowboy 01. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (Capcom) - 2,300,505 02. [WII] Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo) - 1,666,323 03. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) - 1,526,664 04. [WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) - 1,443,167 / 2,261,333 05. [NDS] Pokemon Ranger Batonage (Pokemon) - 576,467 06. [PS3] Metal Gear S...

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By Brian Ashcraft 10. Wii Play (Wii) 411,416 copies 9. Mario Kart DS (DS) 416,935 copies 7. Wii Sports (Wii) 544,958 copies 4. Wii Fit (Wii) 1,443,167 copies 3. Mario Kart Wii (Wii) 1,526,664 copies 2. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii) 1,666,323 copies 1. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP) 2,300,505 copies

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By Brian Ashcraft Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G is a huge game in Japan. That title alone has energized the PSP and pushed sales to the top of the chart. In the recent Famitsu, industry pundits gather around to look at the first half of the year. Among the topics covered is of course Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G an...

By John Rice Osaka-based Capcom, better known outside Japan for titles like Street Fighter and Devil May Cry, launched Monster Hunter as an online multiplayer game for Sony's PlayStation 2 console four years ago. Sales weren't huge. Many consumers shied away from the game, which was best played with...

By Alan Tsang 1. Super Robot Wars A Portable (PSP) - 102,000 3. Super Mario Stadium: Family Baseball (Wii) - 58,000 5. Mario Kart Wii (Wii) - 33,000 6. Wii Fit (Wii) - 32,000 7. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP) - 21,000 8. Powerful Pro Portable Baseball 3 (PSP) - 19,000

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By thethingexe Download Dragon-Guard Monster Hunter Orage 1 Here Basically, it's based in the world of Monster Hunter. A kid, Shiki is taken up by a hunter to become his apprentice. Everything is all well and cool, Shiki is taught quite a lot. About comradeship and trust.

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We're finally ushered in the exhibition hall. Going in, I knew this was a MHP 2nd rally. There will be players competing in Monster Hunter, footage shown from the game and MH goods like stuffed animals. In short, it's Monster Hunter and that's it. A large sword. Monster Hunter art.