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[Mafro]

...is it just Monster Hunter Stories?

Goddamn it.

That's what I thought but it's already been announced for a western release.

 

[Kinsei]

The title makes no sense for a localized version of XX so I guess this is a new spin off. I hope it's not open world.

 

[Eolz]

But then how would taking a franchise that has a small loyal fan base in the west and then bastardized the game to make it more appealing to the west make any sense at all? If this is a player for western gamers then Sony is wasting money. If it's a play for Japanese gamers then it was a horrible deal. Either way it makes zero sense.

Remember Devil may Cry? The game that tried to appeal to a bigger western audience, and ended up selling less?
Or Lost Planet 3?

 

[Neonep]

That's what I'm thinking, due to the world subtitle.

I'm thinking it's that or that is the localization name of MH XX in the states.

 

[Deadpool_X]

The salt when the 4chan rumor is debunked and everyone learns that Nintendo still has MonHun exclusivity is going to be insane.

 

[Arion]

it rules out DMC5 for E3 due to:

Games can be announced at E3 and not come out in the current fiscal year. Happens all the time.

 

[Dinda]

Monster Hunter on PS4 maybe PC etc (which i think this is) should make me really happy. But i also think that would destroy all hope of Dragon's Dogma 2.......which would be the most awful thing to happen.

 

[Buckle]

It will probably be PS4/X1/PC.

If we got a MH announced for PC (western release), that would probably end up being the biggest E3 freak out I've had in a long time.

I don't dare hope though. Gotten so used to them being glued to Nintendo at this point. Will just wait and see.

 

[Producer]

open world doesnt sound good

 

[Scrawnton]

Remember Devil may Cry? The game that tried to appeal to a bigger western audience, and ended up selling less?
Or Lost Planet 3?

Neither of those franchises were cultural phenomenons in Japan.

 

[Thoraxes]

Maybe they didn't want to rename Monster Hunter XX to Monster Hunter GenerationsU and they went with this.

I doubt it, since the branding would be very confusing.

 

[GameCenterXDS]

The title makes no sense for a localized version of XX so I guess this is a new spin off. I hope it's not open world.

We have to accept it. I know it sucks but it's happening. Why else would they call it MH World? That kinda confirms in my mind that it's going to be open world.

 

[Primethius]

I could see Sony going to Capcom after SF5 and say 'you owe us for SF5 failing so bad.' Making the game big for Japan by making it more Western does not make one lick of sense, though

Yep, that's the biggie. I think a western MH just falls in line with Capcoms intention of trying to grow the series in the west.

Have a traditional one on Switch. Have a spin-off for the west. I think that's probably one of the smarter ways to do the western expansion.

 

[Orayn]

If we're going to wildly throw out additional possibilities, what if they worked with Tencent to retool MH Online somewhat for a global multiplat release? That would probably cost much less money than a dramatic re-imagining of the series and still serve to help establish MH overseas.

 

[Eolz]

Monster Hunter on PS4 maybe PC etc (which i think this is) should make me really happy. But i also think that would destroy all hope of Dragon's Dogma 2.......which would be the most awful thing to happen.

DD2 has already been confirmed countless times as Dragon's Dogma Online. A game that Capcom still says it'll bring to the west someday.

edit:

Neither of those franchises were cultural phenomenons in Japan.

I was replying about all the "west" part of the post. Japan won't care, not the first spinoff they're getting, nor the last. As long as they have XX, V, etc...

 

[TyMiles2012]

We have to accept it. I know it sucks but it's happening. Why else would they call it MH World? That kinda confirms in my mind that it's going to be open world.

I'd be up for it, but I want to know exactly how it would work. Divided maps named by numbers is crucial for team work.

 

[PaulExcellent]

A watered-down Monster Hunter is gonna ruin the franchise's chances for console, ain't it?

Fuck.

 

[Arzehn]

People bringing up the 4chan rumor as truth has me cringing. If we took into account all of gaffers predictions we'd all be "insiders" at some point.

Dev friend from Capcom Japan that plays WoW? Or, if it's a western company then what the hell would he know about internal strife halfway across the planet?

Gimme a break.

 

[sinonobu]

What studio will be in charge of making this game?

 

[Maintenance]

Oh shit.

 

[Kyoufu]

What studio will be in charge of making this game?

Capcom.

 

[Buckle]

I dont get it, if the rumor is real, why would there be meltdowns? Who would it be?

The rumor says PS4 gets a main MH game with changes to appeal to the west and Switch gets a main MH game similar to the old ones.

Sounds good for everybody, unless Xbox and PC players all of a sudden want MH

I'd be worried what those changes would be though.

If it's still a hardcore MH game but with aesthetic differences, I'd be down for that.

Bald space marines vs galactic Zinogre. Lets do this.

 

[Zackat]

oh damn what's this

 

[Eolz]

A watered-down Monster Hunter is gonna ruin the franchise's chances for console, ain't it?

Fuck.

Well, you got XXS this summer in Japan on a console...

What studio will be in charge of making this game?

Capcom Vancouver :^)

 

[Moondrop]

PS4 gets the MMO, Nintendo keeps traditional MH5- sounds like a win-win.

 

[Neonep]

Yep, that's the biggie. I think a western MH just falls in line with Capcoms intention of trying to grow the series in the west.

Have a traditional one on Switch. Have a spin-off for the west. I think that's probably one of the smarter ways to do the western expansion.

I'm real sick of this westernization shit, that shit damn near killed Devil May Cry. They should just make the game as they would any other MH game. There is a reason why people love the series so much as it is right now.

 

[The Hermit]

It is a game and its not an MMO and its not for mobile.

Spoiler

Its also going to cause meltdowns, from all sides.

Oh man.

 

[zenspider]

What does "Western" mean anyway? Just makes me think of Capcom's PS2 "Western audience" game Shadow of Rome.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

People saying that does it for DMC5. So you're saying that Itsuno has been working on a Monster Hunter game for damn near 2 years now? Nah.

Should it take more than 2 years to make a DMC game? You'd figure it would be already out by now.

 

[Mr. Pointy]

What studio will be in charge of making this game?

Ichinose or Fujioka's team. Or Itsuno's team because we're never getting DMC or DD ever again.

 

[sinonobu]

Capcom.

I know it's going to be capcom, but capcom who?

Ichinose or Fujioka's team. Or Itsuno's team because we're never getting DMC or DD ever again.

Thanks. I personally would wanna see Itsuno's team take on it.

 

[GameCenterXDS]

I'd be up for it, but I want to know exactly how it would work. Divided maps named by numbers is crucial for team work.

I agree the numbered sections add a lot of fun to the game and you learn which zone they like to go to and where they start. Maybe they could make it open world but still on the map they are in numbered areas?

 

[Kyoufu]

What does "Western" mean anyway? Just makes me think of Capcom's PS2 "Western audience" game Shadow of Rome.

It doesn't really have a definition. There's no western MH to compare it to so I don't even get the negative stigma attached to that here on this forum.

 

[Obliterator]

The salt when the 4chan rumor is debunked and everyone learns that Nintendo still has MonHun exclusivity is going to be insane.

Oh there is certainly gonna be some drama at E3.

 

[Jawmuncher]

I'm real sick of this westernization shit, that shit damn near killed Devil May Cry. They should just make the game as they would any other MH game. There is a reason why people love the series so much as it is right now.

I'm guessing they aren't seeing as much growth in the west as they would like in the series.

 

[Jawbreaker]

What does "Western" mean anyway? Just makes me think of Capcom's PS2 "Western audience" game Shadow of Rome.

It's a dirty word that must not be uttered.

 

[butman]

Year of Dreams #3

 

[Eolz]

Oh there is certainly gonna be some drama at E3.

Hope it ends up like this thread.

 

[Ray Down]

If this turns out to be Itsuno team, it's time to just bury DMC.

 

[brinstar]

What does "Western" mean anyway? Just makes me think of Capcom's PS2 "Western audience" game Shadow of Rome.

the trailer opens up with a new york city skyline

 

[CharminUltra]

Westernized Monster Hunter?

 

[Kyoufu]

I know it's going to be capcom, but capcom who?

Capcom Japan, MH4 team if I'm not mistaken.

 

[Mokujin]

I'm thinking mobile...

It would be kind of funny to see people waiting for the meltdowns meltdown.

 

[Thoraxes]

Real fans wait to see how the game plays before they decide if they care or not.

While i'll wait to give it a fair shake gameplay-wise, I'm not really interested in a non-handheld entry of the game. Don't want to have to hook up 4 PS4s and 4 TVs in order to play in the same room with my friends, and definitely do not want to have to buy PS+ just to play it.

 

[Eolz]

Capcom Japan, MH4 team if I'm not mistaken.

lol

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

If a "western" MH just means better UI, combat, and controls then I'm up for it.

 

[sinonobu]

Why are some people against this? New MH that targets Western market seems like a good decision by Capcom for both fans and their intent to spread the franchise.

 

[Kyoufu]

lol

what's funny Eolz

 

[Frost Walrus]

So it's a PS4 game that's not a MMO and will cause all sides to have a meltdown? Very interesting. My best guess is that it'll be a spiritual successor to Dragon's Dogma by Itsuno, but I don't know if that'd be enough for meltdowns.

 

[Jawmuncher]

Monster Hunter with GUNS