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Monster Hunter 3 Tri New Nintendo Wii screenshots

The Nintendo Wii version of Monster Hunter Tri - begins in the first quarter of 2010. Monster Hunter Tri takes place in a wonderful living, breathing ecosystem. You exist alongside monsters on land and, for the first time, sea. You take on the role of Monster Hunter and Village boss checking out on the cause of the various earthquakes that threaten Moga Village. The local blacksmith will make you weapons and armour plus you can buy goods and grow crops in this game.

Capcom blows the lid of Monster Hunter Tri exclusive Nintendo Wii video game - with 2 minute trailer

Capcom announce big plans for its upcoming game Monster Hunter Tri at the Nintendo Media Summit in San Francisco. Capcom revealed that the Wii exclusive would be shipping to retail stores on April 20, 2010 along with the launch of the new Classic Controller Pro.

Monster Hunter Tri on Nintendo Wii with full Wii Speak compatible!

European debut for Japanese phenomenon on Wii will be fully Wii Speak compatible

Nintendo Wii owners will get to taste the game that has become a phenomenon in Japan, when Monster Hunter Tri roars into life across Europe in April 2010. And you’ll be able to hunt effectively as a pack, as the game will be fully Wii Speak compatible!

New 2010 Monster Hunt Tri Nintendo Wii video game screenshots

Monster Hunter Tri is coming to the West in early 2010 and for the first time Western Wii owners will be able to join the hunt as one of Capcom’s leading franchises makes its debut on the system.

Monster Hunter Tri set for Nintendo Wii release

Following its recent and highly successful launch in Japan with day one shipment numbers exceeding one million, Capcom is pleased to confirm that Monster Hunter Tri will be released in both Europe and North America for the Wii in early 2010.

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP - first game playable online using the new adhocParty for the PSP system

Capcom is pleased to announce that Monster Hunter Freedom Unite for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system will be one of the first titles playable online using the new “adhocParty for the PSP system” service that launched today. Future updates to adhocParty for the PSP system will bring more Capcom multiplayer PSP titles into the online realm.

Monster Hunter adhocParty play 4 player co-op on PSP through PSN on your PlayStation 3

Sony’s Ad-hoc Party feature for the PSP is coming to North America this month! This awesome new service allows you to play Monster Hunter Freedom Unite ONLINE by enabling your PSP to play through your PS3. This is HUGE news for Monster Hunter fans as now they can play MHFU with their Monster Hunter buddies around the country!

Monster Hunter Tri video game is coming to the West in early 2010

For the first time Western Nintendo Wii owners will be able to join the hunt as one of Capcom’s leading game series makes its debut on the system.

One of the most strikingly beautiful titles ever developed for Nintendo’s Wii, Monster Hunter Tri depicts a living, breathing ecosystem where man co-exists with the fantastic beasts that roam both the dry land and the brand new sub-aqua environment - a first for the series.

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP video game arrives this Friday

Capcom is pleased to confirm that Monster Hunter Freedom Unite for PSP (PlayStation Portable) will be available to buy at retail across PAL territories from this Friday June 26th. European gamers will also be able to purchase and download the complete version of the game from the PlayStation Store at the same time.

Monster Hunter Tri Multi-million selling series to make its debut on Nintendo Wii

Following its recent and highly successful launch in Japan with day one shipment numbers exceeding one million, Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, is pleased to confirm that Monster Hunter Tri will be released in both Europe and North America for the Nintendo Wii in early 2010. Monster Hunter Tri will set the bar in the action/adventure genre with the introduction of new features and gameplay elements as the multi-million selling franchise makes its debut on the Nintendo system.

One of the most strikingly beautiful titles ever developed for the Nintendo Wii, Monster Hunter Tri depicts a living, breathing ecosystem where man co-exists with the fantastic beasts that roam both the dry land and the brand new sub-aqua environment - a first for the series.

Living the life of a hunter need never be a solitary experience with the option of split-screen mode where two players can hunt co-operatively or form a team of up to four hunters via the game’s custom online Wi-Fi mode. Even solo players do not have to face Monster Hunter Tri’s challenging quests alone as they will be ably accompanied by Cha-Cha, an AI hunting partner whose skills will prove invaluable. New items, weapons and armour sets will be also available to assist the hunters as they embark on the most epic Monster Hunter adventure to date.

Laurent Fischer, Managing Director, Marketing & PR, Nintendo of Europe, commented “The popularity of the Monster Hunter franchise in Japan is undeniable and the Day 1 shipment number indicates that the release of Monster Hunter Tri on Wii will be another major hit for the series. We are therefore really excited that Capcom is bringing this title to Europe so the Wii audience here can also experience the thrill of the hunt. “

Visitors to this month’s GamesCom - taking place in Cologne, Germany from the 19th-23rd August - will be the first to sample a localised version of the title on Capcom’s stand as it makes its debut to a western audience. GamesCom attendees will have the opportunity to play the same game that took last year’s Tokyo Game Show by storm, with queues that stretched around Capcom’s stand so long they nearly shut down the show; eager gamers waited in excess of two hours to play.

This desire to be one of the first to experience Monster Hunter Tri is indicative of the impact the Monster Hunter franchise has made on videogame culture in Japan. With series sales totalling well over 10 million units and 3.5 million sales of Monster Hunter Portable 2G alone, it’s no surprise to find that Monster Hunter has given rise to dedicated “Monster Hunter Summer Training Camps”, ”Monster Hunter Festivals” and numerous licensed products. The franchise doesn’t just top the charts, it’s become a social phenomenon.

Capcom give 8 free Monster Hunter Freedom quests

San Diego Comic Con 2009 kicks-off next week and Capcom already has an amazing announcement to make. Everyone who brings their PSP and a copy of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite to the Capcom booth can download up to 8 free quests!

The Capcom booth will have a dedicated download station for Monster Hunter Freedom Unite players to download these quests. Only 6 quests will fit on a memory stick, so players should bring either two sticks, or another friend along that has their own PSP and copy of the game. There's a little bit of something for everyone amongst the quests offered, with 4 of the quests suited for beginners and the other catering to more experience players.

These quests are just a taste of what Monster Hunter Freedom Unite has to offer. Every Friday from now through 2010, new quests will be available for download for Monster Hunter Freedom Unite. Everything from challenge quests to event quests will add continous hours of fun to this extraordinary title.

Feel free to spread the word about this exciting Comic Con 2009 opportunity. Free downloadable content for Monster Hunter Freedom Unite -- all you need to bring is your PSP and the game!

Monster Hunter London gathering hall artwork

Work on the Gathering Hall has begun! In only a few days critically-acclaimed artists End of the Line will have transformed a space that was once used as an art gallery into a full-blown Monster Hunter art installation. Only a stone’s throw away from Tottenham Court Road tube station in central London the Gathering Hall will be the ultimate destination for Monster Hunters. Aiming to recreate the social gaming environment enjoyed by Monster Hunters in the east, people will be able to meet other players easily, download exclusive quests, learn how to play on dedicated tutorial nights and meet the developers when they visit the UK. The Gathering Hall will be open seven days a week and entrance will be free and exclusive to anyone with a PSP and copy of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite.

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite with free downloads arives

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite has arrived in Europe and as part of Capcom’s post launch initiatives there will be a range of new quests and bonus items available to download for free of charge each month. To celebrate today’s launch the first three are already available and feature a jungle based quest for beginners and two hunting quests for the more advanced hunter.

Gamers have 50 minutes to complete each quest and if successful they will be rewarded with some cash to purchase new weapons and armour or buy some treats for their Felyne. If that’s not enough then take advantage of some of the bonus items that are also on offer. There are new titles to add to your Guild Card and access to new Felynes and skills to equip them with. Just visit the download section when you’re in the main menu of the game and you will be able to download the quests for free.

Capcom is also launching a retail initiative to encourage players to team up and embark on their journey through the world of Monster Hunter together. Purchasers of the game will find a unique game code printed on the back of the game manual which once entered on the Capcom Europe website www.capcom-europe.com will generate its own unique team code. Everytime you persuade one of your friends to purchase the game make sure they register on the website using this team code. Get three of your friends to register and you will be automatically entered into a monthly prize draw to win some fantastic Capcom prizes as well as a position on the leader board. The person sitting at the top of the leader board at the end of the year will win a grand prize!

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP video game arrives this Friday

Capcom is pleased to confirm that Monster Hunter Freedom Unite for PSP (PlayStation Portable) will be available to buy at retail across PAL territories from this Friday June 26th. European gamers will also be able to purchase and download the complete version of the game from the PlayStation Store at the same time.

Capcom will continue to support the release of Japan’s most successful PSP title in Europe with a series of post launch initiatives. Monster Hunter gamers will be able to enjoy free downloadable content for the title on an on-going basis. Regular updates featuring new challenging quests and bonus items will be available shortly after launch meaning fans will be able to experience new journeys through the world of Monster Hunter.

Gamers are never alone in the world of Monster Hunter and to unite players Capcom has launched the Encyclopedia Gigantica. Preparing players for the journey ahead, the Encyclopedia is a great online source to meet like-minded hunters and share all your strategies and tips on how to successfully hunt down some of the most ferocious beasts that ever lived. Experienced hunters can aid fellow gamers on their quests by sharing their knowledge about the monsters they will encounter and guide them through the hundreds of quests awaiting them.





To bring hunters together to experience the social gaming phenomenon that is taking Japan by storm Capcom will open a dedicated Monster Hunter Gathering Hall in central London on July 3rd. Players are invited to arm themselves with their PSP and copy of the game to unite with fellow hunters and embark on an epic multiplayer gaming experience. Visitors to this unique gaming centre will be able to download exclusive content and quests and regular tutorial nights will be held at the venue for rookie hunters to learn all about the secrets of the hunt.

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is the latest instalment in the epic Monster Hunter series, delivering over 500 hours of gameplay spanning some 400 missions. Using the Ad-Hoc connection players can adventure with up to three friends for a savaging multiplayer hunting party. From devising strategies to executing the attack, players will need to work together in order to hunt down the ferocious beasts and progress through the wide range of quests on offer.

PSP Monster Hunter video game Freedom Unite for Europe

Japanese multi-platinum selling Monster Hunter Portable 2G will be coming to European gamers as Monster Hunter Freedom Unite. Since its release in Japan earlier this year, the game has shipped over 2.4 million copies, making it one of the most successful games on the PSP (PlayStation Portable). To date the Monster Hunter series has sold over 7.8 million units worldwide. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is scheduled for release across PAL territories this coming spring.

The epic Monster Hunter series is the leading PSP franchise in Japan becoming the fastest selling third party portable game on any format. More than just a game, Monster Hunter has become a social and cultural gaming phenomenon, giving rise to Monster Hunter festivals and seminars plus numerous merchandising lines. With the upcoming release of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite in Europe players will be invited to experience the thrill of the hunt with more action and combat than ever before.

“Monster Hunter’s success on the PSP in Japan is unprecedented,” commented David Reeves, President Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. “So it is great news that the latest instalment of the series will shortly be available in Europe and I am confident that its key tenet of social gaming that has made Monster Hunter so popular with Japanese gamers will resonate strongly with European PSP owners.”

With over 500 hours of gameplay and previously unreleased monsters, weapons and missions, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is set to be the biggest game of the series so far. Via Ad-Hoc functionality, players can experience the social gaming phenomenon that’s gripping Japan and adventure with up to three friends for a thrilling and savaging multiplayer hunting party. From devising the strategy to executing the attack, team play with your friends is going to be key to hunting down the ferocious beasts.

Monster Hunters can prepare for the ultimate fight with more than 2000 armour sets, 1500 weapons and 400 missions to choose and customise their characters from. Throughout the strategic gameplay players will be rewarded for their deep fighting combat sequences and tactics, encouraging them to seek out the more experienced Monster Hunters and team up in order to learn from their experience.

New to Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is the fully customisable AI Felyne companion who will accompany players on quests and gather extra resources for the player. PSP owners may then share their companions with other players through ‘felyne casting’ with users transferring data through the PSP sleep mode.


Also new to Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is the improved media install option where players can save the game to a memory stick, allowing the game to load from the memory stick and UMD simultaneously for faster loading times. Fans of the series will be pleased to hear that they can transfer their data from Monster Hunter Freedom 2 over to the new game.

Cold Kill Monster Hunter 2 video game wallpaper

The expedition aims to locate and collect giant Anaconda specimens with reports coming in of locals seeing the indigenous snakes as big as 40 feet long – twice as large as they’re supposed to be – in nearby swampland.

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The CFZ hope to collect some young specimens and bring them back to their new zoo facility in Devon.

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP - Fact Sheet

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP - Fact Sheet



Japan’s most successful PSP title, Monster Hunter Portable 2G, is heading to Europe this coming Spring. Renamed Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, this latest installment in the epic Monster Hunter series delivers over 500 hours of gameplay spanning some 400 missions. Add in previously unreleased monsters, weapons and missions and you have the biggest Monster Hunter game to date.

Using the Ad-Hoc connection players can adventure with up to three friends for a savaging multiplayer hunting party. From devising the strategy to executing the attack, players will need to work together in order to hunt down the ferocious beasts and progress through the wide range of quests on offer. Players will be rewarded for their use of deep fighting combat systems, encouraging them to seek out the more experienced hunters and team up in order to learn from their experience.

Even in single player mode Hunters won’t be alone thanks to the introduction of the new AI Felyne feature. Accompanying players on quests your furry ally will helping them battle monsters and gather extra resources.

Features:

• The biggest Monster Hunter title to date with over 500 hours of gameplay

• Huge variety of character customisations including 1500 weapons and 2000 armour sets

• Players can form a team of up to 4 players through Ad-Hoc play and experience the multiplayer social gaming phenomenon

• Media Install option where players can save the game to a memory stick, allowing the game to load from the memory stick and UMD simultaneously for faster loading times

• AI Felyne companion who will accompany players on quests and gather extra resources. With the ‘felyne casting’ feature players can share their companions with other players, transferring data using the PSP’s sleep mode.

• Fans of the series can transfer their data from Monster Hunter Freedom 2

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Fact Sheet
Release Date: Spring 2009
Genre: Action RPG
Platform: PlayStation Portable
Players: 1-4

Capcom move to Wii due to high PS3 prices

Monster Hunter 3 now a Nintendo exclusive

Capcom has said that the high development costs of working on the PlayStation 3 are the reason the publisher is moving its latest Monster Hunter title to the Nintendo Wii.

Previous Monster Hunter games were Sony exclusives for the PS2 and PSP, and the company has enjoyed considerable success with the franchise clocking up sales of over 4.5 million units.

"Due to high development cost of titles for PS3, we have decided to switch the platform to which we release our Monster Hunter 3 title," said Katsuhiko Ichii, Capcom's managing corporate officer, according to Thompson Financial.

Capcom revealed Monster Hunter 3 for the Wii at a recent Nintendo press briefing, although it had originally said the game would appear on the PlayStation 3.

The publisher said earlier this month that it was now shifting its development strategy for Sony products to the PlayStation 3, where previously it had dedicated the majority of its efforts on the PlayStation 2.