[Baki]

Road posted this very interesting "rumor" posted by a user with a previous track record of leaking MH3G on the 3DS. This was buried in one of the Media Create Threads but a lot of users missed this and decided that this is very interesting news in its own respect.

Apparently the original source for the DQ7 rumor: http://club.tgfcer.com/thread-6398778-1-1.html 1. 7th entry of a famous RPG for the 3DS. 2. 3DS revision. 3. Something about a contract between Nintendo and Capcom saying no MH on other handheld systems for 3 years. Also, this was in 2010 from the same person: http://club.tgfcer.com/viewthread.php?tid=6266776 - Rumor about MH3 on the 3DS. Am I being trolled by the Chinese?

So what does this mean?

1) Monster Hunter available for other portable platforms by 2014
2) Will be 3 years into the PSVita's cycle?
3) Will Vita remain to be a viable platform at this stage?
4) What significance does this have for the PSVita?

[goldenpp72]

I doubt Capcom is looking to segregate the user base on this one but i could be wrong. I imagine the 3 years thing is just a fail safe, I don't think we'll see MH returning to Sony portables in any relevant form.

[Lonely1]

I call BS. There's been several iOS MH games released in recent times.

[Mileena]

Shocking news

[Kazerei]

1. 7th entry of a famous RPG for the 3DS. 2. 3DS revision.

These rumors ended up being true, too. Huh.

[walking fiend]

PSV stopped being a Viable platform several months ago.

[enzo_gt]

I doubt capcom is looking to segregate the userbase on this one but i could be wrong. I imagine the 3 years thing is just a failsafe, I don't think we'll see MH returning to Sony portables in any relevant form.

Yeah, unless Sony throws their money at Capcom, who is currently not too happy with them. Makes all the sense in the world to continue working with Nintendo instead.

[PSFan]

Assuming that contract was made in 2011, then Capcom could put out a MH for Vita next year.

[Xater]

Enough time for the Vita to die.

[Tears For Fears]

Monster Hunter Vita pachinko edition

[Despera]

We had another rumour thread for a Monster Hunter 4 Vita port.

It didn't last long.

[BigTnaples]

PSV stopped being a Viable platform several months ago.

Get out of here with this garbage...

[Sammy Samusu]

The damage is already done. The only chance of MH appearing on Vita is if MH4 bombs. Actually no, I forgot about something.

And that post is from months ago.

[grimshawish]

Vita doesn't have 3 years.

This surprises me though. Don't really buy into Nintendo paying Capcom as theres stuff that doesn't fit - I think 3DS and Monster Hunter benefits both companies too much for either to really hold something over the other. And MH would just be too expensive, would be a big price attached and Nintendo just don't need to pay it.

Maybe more connected to money through bundles or a special deal on the cut Capcom get on each game.

[injurai]

that would be some real bullshit if true.

All the more reason for Sony to release Demon's Souls Vita.

[Wynnebeck]

PSV stopped being a Viable platform several months ago.

We got a funny guy here. Also, wouldn't surprise me but then again with the way Capcom has no problems trying to get money any way they can, I'm taking this with a grain of salt.

[Principate]

that would be some real bullshit if true. All the more reason for Sony to release Demon's Souls Vita.

Wait did demon's soul even do particularily well in Japan?

[Mzo]

Even though nothing was ever formally announced, I thought it was painfully obvious that Nintendo had bought off Monster Hunter. Capcom has never been a company to show restraint on a franchise, without that deal I have no doubt we would have seen Portable 3rd at least and maybe even a Vita monhun game. Bad deal for the fans.

[Mileena]

that would be some real bullshit if true. All the more reason for Sony to release Demon's Souls Vita.

Developed by Sony Bend


Can't wait for the touch screen minigame gimmicks to buff my weapon.

[MrT-Tar]

MH is a game which main selling point is it's local co-op multiplayer. Due to the fact that this cannot be done between two competing products, traditional MH games will almost certainly stay on one handheld. A fragmented handheld MH market will not be as effective for Capcom.

[Screamapillar]

I call BS. There's been several iOS MH games released in recent times.

Those don't count.

[Aeana]

We had another rumour thread for a Monster Hunter 4 Vita port. It didn't last long.

Because of the source, Game Lab.

[pharmboy044]

Get out of here with this garbage...

It's best to ignore those kind of posts. We know Sony will never give up on the Vita just like they didn't on the PS3.

[Pai Pai Master]

How long ago was the last PSP game or spinoff release?

[Beemo]

The only chance of MH appearing on Vita is if MH4 bombs

And I'm pretty sure we already know that's not gonna happen. But yeah, it's too late for Sony of this is true.

[Baki]

I doubt Capcom is looking to segregate the user base on this one but i could be wrong. I imagine the 3 years thing is just a fail safe, I don't think we'll see MH returning to Sony portables in any relevant form.

No reason why you can't have cross platform play.

[Error]

'Exclusive' because they can keep reusing PS2 models of the monsters right Capcom???

[Kyon]

Don't matter which platform it on. Hardcore MH vets like me and my friends/MH fans in Japan will migrate. I imported a JP3DS at launch and will continue to own one until or if it moves somewhere else.

It doesn't matter what system it's on as long as its on handhelds. MH will sell millions.

[frankie_baby]

Assuming that contract was made in 2011, then Capcom could put out a MH for Vita next year.

There is almost no chance vita will still be available by late next year

[Grinchy]

I guess that could explain why Soul Sacrifice is being made, but I'm not really up on how much involvement Sony has with the title. It's just a wild guess.

[Beemo]

How long ago was the last PSP game or spinoff release?

2010 with MHP3rd

[Kyon]

There is almost no chance vita will still be available by late next year

Receipts for this claim?

[EmCeeGramr]

'Exclusive' because they can keep reusing PS2 models of the monsters right Capcom???

Didn't most of the PS2 models get replaced in Tri?

[Kiraly]

There is almost no chance vita will still be available by late next year

Haha

[cw_sasuke]

Vita is saved.

[Baki]

There is almost no chance vita will still be available by late next year

That's quite the hyperbole.

Let's wait for a price-cut and subsequent sales before we announce that the Vita will be DreamCast'ed.

[Lonely1]

Didn't most of the PS2 models get replaced in Tri?

But Wii and Wii U aren't HD, unlike the Vita.

[Tagg9]

Didn't most of the PS2 models get replaced in Tri?

PS2 models replaced with Wii models. Not much of a step up.

[frankie_baby]

It's best to ignore those kind of posts. We know Sony will never give up on the Vita just like they didn't on the PS3.

We got a funny guy here, there's no way you can compare vita's situation with that of the early ps3

[walking fiend]

Get out of here with this garbage...

What kind of garbage exactly?

1. MH is not nearly as commercially successful in the west as it is in Japan
2. PSV sold less than 700k last year in Japan; while 3DS sold over 5m.

I don't see how these two combined lead to any conclusion beside that PSV stopped being a viable platform, as for as the context of this topic is concerned, several months ago.

[Beemo]

What kind of garbage exactly? 1. MH is not nearly as commercially successful in the west as it is in Japan 2. PSV sold less than 700k last year in Japan; while 3DS sold over 5m. I don't see how these two combined lead to any conclusion beside that PSV stopped being a viable platform, as for as the context of this topic is concerned, several months ago.

We got a funny guy here, there's no way you can compare vita's situation with that of the early ps3

Stealth Vita is doomed thread? Well playedbut seriously please stop

[frankie_baby]

Receipts for this claim?

Its called an opinion, we are still allowed to have those aren't we?

[shidoshi]

There is almost no chance vita will still be available by late next year

"What would I do? I'd shut it down and give the money back to the shareholders,"

- Michael Dell on Apple, 1997

[grimshawish]

Let's wait for a price-cut and subsequent sales before we announce that the Vita will be DreamCast'ed.

What price cut?

"What would I do? I'd shut it down and give the money back to the shareholders," - Michael Dell on Apple, 1997

No.

[Kyon]

Stealth Vita is doomed thread? Well playedbut seriously please stop

It was inevitable I'm out

[metalslimer]

It's best to ignore those kind of posts. We know Sony will never give up on the Vita just like they didn't on the PS3.

Yep, Sony is going to spend 4.5 billion dollars to save the Vita too and devote all of their resources to i....oh...uh....

Edit: We're already starting to see stores removing Vita

[Wynnebeck]

We got a funny guy here, there's no way you can compare vita's situation with that of the early ps3

Please quit while you ahead. Not only is your "prediction" hyperbolic in nature, you are coming across as fanboyish. Vita's situation is due to the price and its place in a market where it's having issues with its identity. Nobody in this forum knows what will happen next week let alone almost 2 years down the road. Cut it out.

[miladesn]

Maybe it's true but it doesn't explain why Capcom doesn't even try with their other games on Vita, other than quick late ports of their fighting games.

If such a deal was made it suggests that Capcom never recognized Vita as a viable platform for their games to begin with. not sure what would change in a year with current pathetic sales.

[metalslimer]

This deal does make sense though considering MHP3rd HD was supposed to be a Vita launch title. I was wondering if Capcom had just cancelled it or if there was something else in place.

[Carl]

How the hell did this turn into a 'vita is doomed ' thread so fast? Sigh