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Capcom Announces Western Release Of Monster Hunter Tri (Wii)

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Four-Player Online Co-Op, 2-Player Split-Screen and New Underwater Environments Introduced When Japanese Phenomenon Comes To North American and European Markets in 2010
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Got a mail from CapGOD.
 
Whole thing without Caps...

Four-Player Online Co-Op, 2-Player Split-Screen and New Underwater Environments Introduced When Japanese Phenomenon Comes To North American and European Markets in 2010
SAN MATEO, Calif. — August 3, 2009 — Capcom® Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Monster Hunter™ Tri will be released in both North America and Europe for Nintendo’s Wii™ system in early 2010.

Monster Hunter Tri will set a new bar in the action/adventure genre with the introduction of new features and game play elements as the multi-million unit selling franchise makes its debut on the Wii system.

One of the most strikingly beautiful titles ever developed for Wii, Monster Hunter Tri depicts a living, breathing ecosystem where man co-exists with fantastic beasts that roam both the land and the sea. Featuring both online and offline cooperative modes, players can join online hunting parties with up to four players or play with two players on a single TV for select quests. Players also have the option to face Monster Hunter TriÂ’s challenging quests as a single player experience accompanied by Cha-Cha, an AI hunting partner whose tracking and trapping skills will prove invaluable in the hunt. New items, weapons and armor sets will also be available to assist the hunters as they embark on the most incredible Monster Hunter adventure to date.

“Fans of Nintendo and Monster Hunter are eagerly anticipating the launch of this title in the US, which will be the first time the series is available on a Nintendo home console,” said Steve Singer, Nintendo of America’s Vice President of Licensing. “Having Capcom bring Monster Hunter Tri to the Wii console provides tremendous action, fun and entertainment to both veteran players and series newcomers alike.”

Visitors to this monthÂ’s GamesCom European gaming convention in Cologne, Germany August 19-23, will be the first to sample a localized version of the title on CapcomÂ’s stand as it makes its English debut for a western audience. GamesCom attendees will have the opportunity to play the same game that took last yearÂ’s Tokyo Game Show by storm, with lines that stretched around CapcomÂ’s stand as eager Japanese gamers waited in excess of five 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 sales of the series totaling well over 10 million units and 3.5 million sales of Monster Hunter Portable™ 2ndG alone, it’s no surprise to find that Monster Hunter has given rise to dedicated “training camps”, country-wide festivals and numerous licensed products. The franchise doesn’t just top the charts in Japan; it’s become a social phenomenon.

More information on Monster Hunter Tri will be revealed in the upcoming months. In the meantime, please visit the official Capcom press site at http://press.capcom.com
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For my sake and Capcom's online better be free
 
Great news but, honestly, did anyone ever doubt this?

Not sure how the monthly fees will play out in the Western market, though.
 
Did the gaming industry found secret plans to create money rains or something?
Early next year will be holiday 2007 x 2 at this rate.
 
Ugh. The "Capgod" thing is becoming annoying.

In any case, good news that it is early in the year. I've got the Japanese game coming but I'm putting it up on the bookshelf and waiting for the localized version. In the mean time I'm gonna give Unite a go.
 
Great news. The fact that they announced it right now means japanese sales are at least as good as they expected, if not better. I know many people don't think japanese sales are related with western releases, but a friend of mine who worked in the european release of FFIV GBA told me SE decided to not release The world ends with you in the usual multi5 release format due to low japanese sales. So in the end it's probably a common way to handle/decide for western releases.
 
Grampasso said:
Great news. The fact that they announced it right now means japanese sales are at least as good as they expected, if not better. I know many people don't think japanese sales are related with western releases, but a friend of mine who worked in the european release of FFIV GBA told me SE decided to not release The world ends with you in the usual multi5 release format due to low japanese sales. So in the end it's probably a common way to handle/decide for western releases.
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Speaking of which, when are the "beyond Rydia" sections of The After Years hitting Wiiware in the U.S.? I am awaiting them.
 
Alright I await a date, then I'll be sure to ignore whatever else comes around that time .... and 3-4 months after

JustAnotherOtaku said:
Woo-hoo! :D

Do we hafta pay for online though? :p
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*shurgs at the possible 50/50*
 
Grampasso said:
Great news. The fact that they announced it right now means japanese sales are at least as good as they expected, if not better. I know many people don't think japanese sales are related with western releases, but a friend of mine who worked in the european release of FFIV GBA told me SE decided to not release The world ends with you in the usual multi5 release format due to low japanese sales. So in the end it's probably a common way to handle/decide for western releases.
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It was always going to come out in the US
 
Three new screens came with the announcement:

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ravien56 said:
The online has to be free or "Capgod" fucking fails.
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Do you really want it to be?

Doesn't that usually mean crappy connections, and plenty of lag.
Or they could give the option of free crap, and paying for high speed.
 
ravien56 said:
There is a chance. The only reason they charge in Japan because they can get away with it. North America? Not so much.
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This

They are trying to "grow" the fanbase in the US and EU, in JP they already have established pay to play online systems.

Nintendo has helped in the JP marketing and if they want to grow this franchise they will shoulder some of the online costs.
 
ITT people with X-box Live subscriptions complain about paying to play online.
 
Has Capcom expressed that they wanted to localize MHG for the Wii? Do I need to play the previous monster hunters to get into MH3 when it comes out or is MH3 a good game to start with?
 
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