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but the thing is Sony desperately for Japan is what the leaks said, maybe they want to try to use the brand to sell the ps4 and that "monster hunter" game, that can be real. With the modern capcom, anything can happen
Can we reasonably expect MH5 to be announced tomorrow?
Yeah, that's what I thought, but I never followed a typical MH release trajectory, so I wouldn't know.
No
People still believe in that rumor? Yeeshh. The "Sony paid for MH5 to not be released in the Switch" part killed it for me. Is Sony really that petty? Wouldn't make sense to let xbox or PC have MH as well, makes it sound like Sony has a personal grudge on Nintendo, a fanboys tale.
Gotdatmoney
Member
I wonder if Capcom knows MH isn't very popular in the West due to the 3DS not being very popular in the West amd the games only really getting good at Tri. It like, has very little to do with the games themselves. Yeah the format and structure needs so work but grindy weird ass semi loot games are popular in the West even with shitty streamlining.
A Western focused MH seems so dumb.
A Western focused MH seems so dumb.
Not really.
But they apparently dropped MH4 teaser when they first showed off 3ds MH3G...
How they announced MH3G was very similar to how they announced MH XX.
If that were the case, I would think the games would have sold equal amounts in US and in Japan, since 3DS sales are almost equal. It's not that simple.
Father_Brain
Banned
IIRC, MH3G was first announced in Famitsu. MH4 was announced with an in-game teaser at a 3DS press event a week or so later.
Sony will not become popular in Japan anymore, I cannot see it happening. The market has shifted to mobile platforms, Nintendo has the luck of having a good portfolio of first party franchises which appeal to the Japanese market, on top of that they also have a history with certain devs/publishers which make the most populair third party franchises in Japan.
Sony on the other hand has no first party franchises with the selling power of Splatoon, Mario or Pokémon for example, some of their third party exclusive offerings are decent but they're nowhere near close tothe likes of MH or Yo-Kai Watch.
And let's not forget the impending danger of Sony losing their exclusive third party support to the Switch as the Vita is dying and the PS4 is not attractive enough for the Japanese market.
All this talk about Sony trying to conquer Japan or something like that would be a waste of time for them if that's their main goal. They simply cannot compete with Nintendo in the portable market compared to the home console market,the Switch is both so they're getting hits from both sides right now basically. I'm not saying they should totally give up but what I'm basically saying is that they're better off trying to stay competitive instead of trying to be the best because with their current system offering it is not possible in Japan.
Sony on the other hand has no first party franchises with the selling power of Splatoon, Mario or Pokémon for example, some of their third party exclusive offerings are decent but they're nowhere near close tothe likes of MH or Yo-Kai Watch.
And let's not forget the impending danger of Sony losing their exclusive third party support to the Switch as the Vita is dying and the PS4 is not attractive enough for the Japanese market.
All this talk about Sony trying to conquer Japan or something like that would be a waste of time for them if that's their main goal. They simply cannot compete with Nintendo in the portable market compared to the home console market,the Switch is both so they're getting hits from both sides right now basically. I'm not saying they should totally give up but what I'm basically saying is that they're better off trying to stay competitive instead of trying to be the best because with their current system offering it is not possible in Japan.
I still wouldn't rule out that the rather comments about being held back by being handheld and having related plans were about Switch. They must have known what angle Nintendo was playing.
I'd still bet multiplatform is most likely though.
Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule
Member
Monster Hunter XX for switch was quite predictable
Here is my top 10 prediction for this year i made a couple threads ago.
I wouldn't trust the rumour based on that at least.
Here is my top 10 prediction for this year i made a couple threads ago.
I wouldn't trust the rumour based on that at least.
Gotdatmoney
Member
There is more to it obviously but even though the 3DS is unit for unit between the US and Japan it isn't the primary gaming device in the West. Japan sees much more software launch and more of it is focused to their tastes. You get a synergy effect there.
MH isn't gonna top its Japanese sales in the West but the games don't need to be Westerned up because right now I think the sales are more platform preference limited than design limited.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
Is PS Trinity the codename for the new PS4?
it's the code name of PSE, an upcoming Sony Playstation hybrid console
for the PSP 3 or vita 2
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
The fact that sony paid to keep it off switch but allow the other "HD twins" be able to get i sounds like a person who wants monster hunter to be this big AAA game with high production values and detailed out the ass graphics and scoffs at the idea of playing something on a nintendo console(but doing so anyways cause he has to play his monster hunter)
DXB-KNIGHT
Member
I can just imagine Japanese retailers when Splatoon will launch
This is exactly my thoughts LMAO!
Eolz
Member
That was around TGS though, wasn't it?
I'd be surprised if 5 was teased before TGS this year.
That's good to hear. Wonder what was "expected". Rev deserved better.
edit:
100k LTD apparently, 46k FW.
Xrd Rev did 37k FW and 65k LTD on two platforms. Sign did 48k FW, 66k LTD.
(both according to GameDataLibrary anyway)
Jeff Vader
Member
I can just imagine Japanese retailers when Splatoon will launch
I don't normally post in these threads but I had to thank you for this gif.
The CEO acknowledge that MH potential growth in the west is hampered by platform. His comment became the base argument that MH 5 will become multiplatform at the very least. I still view this as reasonable.
When the rumor extends to not just include exclusivity but also "Western focused" reformula is where The CEO comment as base argument become ridiculous. His comments didn't mention anything about it being unacceptable or hindering MH's own growth for the west. Why should they spend extra cash when the old formula worked just fine? Capcom is stupid but MH Team holds special position within the company so they might be different.
That would be comical.USFII to outsell SFV.ogchamp:
ZSaberLink
Media Create Maven
Has the PS4 outsold the 3DS in the US yet? The PS4 has a bit to go right (it'll eventually get there if it hasn't already)? Given that MH4U outsold MH3U by 3 times or so, I wouldn't necessarily say the 3DS is completely holding it back. There is some potential by also putting it on a console for the West, but pretending like it's going to be a night and day difference is probably overestimating the 3DS's negative impact.
Yay USFII will outsell I am Setsuna on Switch now xD.
Mr. Pointy
Member
USF2 Road To 100k 2017 Dramatic Battle
I'm a believer in ARMS sales after the testpunch.
What didn't we know last year?
Mario Maker 3DS was announced at E3.
That's why sensible people here think that the 'rumor' was created by irrational fanboys and has no basis in reality.
AquaWateria
Member
Lmao Switch is locked in Japan.
Hehe. Guess my prediction is correct lol.^○^
Mr. Pointy
Member
Mario + Rabbids and MHXX coming out in the same month does work.
MHXX is still a HD port of a 3DS game, so its wider appeal is somewhat limited in the West.
MHXX is still a HD port of a 3DS game, so its wider appeal is somewhat limited in the West.