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[Alexios]

I'm curious if this is HD or "HD". Monster Hunter Portable 3 for PS3 is after all called HD version, but it is basically the PSP version.

It's the same game running in HD with online play. If they were gonna remake it they wouldn't call it just HD version. I suppose they can do some minor enhancements here and there like use the more detailed Wii Tri stuff where available over Portable 3rd's downscaled stuff and improving the lighting and shadows but I wouldn't expect much or be surprised if they didn't even do that (perhaps with an excuse for the assets if they don't have better versions of the content that's only been on PSP & 3DS).

There's nothing about these that makes them require quotes for the HD part as long as they're actually in HD.

 

[sublimit]

Fuck MH4. This is all i want!!

 

[ThatObviousUser]

SCREAMING AND CRYING RIGHT NOW.

 

[ScreenSplitter]

Was that local co-op I hear? Sold. Don't even like Monster Hunter, but even crap games are fun with two people.

 

[Gianni Merryman]

Even better than my wildest dreams!

I thought MH3G on WiiU might be a possibility, but it coming out on 3DS as well, I would have never dreamt of it.

 

[Chuckpebble]

Can someone wip up a Frye saying take my Zenni please. I'll be getting both copies.

 

[Tenbatsu]

YOu can see HD glorious MH3G on TV here
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/index.html

 

[Acosta]

Fucking finally! Bring it to me!

 

[OmegaZero]

Nintendo really wants me to buy a Wii U.

 

[Peru]

Actual tears of joy. This is the best day of my life. I was shocked to see it on WiiU and half pissed because I want these games handheld.. but then we get both. Crying.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Iam satisfied.

 

[Sammy Samusu]

 

[Xater]

It's nice to get Monster Hunter again but it's yet another port for the WiiU. The dream of a real HD Monter Hunter will probably never be fulfilled.

 

[JudgeN]

It's nice to get Monster Hunter again but it's yet another port for the WiiU. The dream of a real HD Monter Hunter will probably never be fulfilled.

Kind of how I feel too but its nice to know its coming.

 

[test_account]

It's the same game running in HD with online play. If they were gonna remake it they wouldn't call it just HD version. I suppose they can do some minor enhancements here and there like use the more detailed Wii Tri stuff where available over Portable 3rd's downscaled stuff and improving the lighting and shadows but I wouldn't expect much or be surprised if they didn't even do that (perhaps with an excuse for the assets if they don't have better versions of the content that's only been on PSP & 3DS).

There's nothing about these that makes them require quotes for the HD part as long as they're actually in HD.

Yeah, i wasnt thinking of a full remake, i was thinking more if enhancements were done. Portable 3 HD is just the PSP gaming running in an emulator with optional(?) filters on top if i'm not mistaken. Was just curious about it, not saying that using HD was wrong.

But regardless of this, great news seeing that many people here have been waiting for this for quite some time now

 

[MLH]

Monster Hunter localised on consoles and handhelds. Everybody wins.

 

[Kouriozan]

Monster Hunter FINALLY, it's like 1 WHOLE YEAR we were waiting for that.

 

[Ultratech]

CAPGOD REDEEMED.

TIS A GLORIOUS DAY FOR US ALL!

 

[Peru]

Cross play? Best game EVER MADE.

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

PR:

CAPCOM CONFIRMS MONSTER HUNTER™ 3 ULTIMATE FOR RELEASE IN MARCH 2013


The Most Expansive Instalment in the Monster Hunter™ Series Comes to Europe and North America

London, UK – September 13th, 2012 - Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed that Monster Hunter™ 3 Ultimate will be launching on Nintendo’s Wii U™ console and Nintendo 3DS™ system across Europe and North America in March 2013.


The popular fantasy action franchise Monster Hunter™ is now one of the most iconic gaming series in the world selling over 21 million copies worldwide since the series began in 2004. Players take on the role of a hunter and are sent to explore a settlement within the Monster Hunter™ universe, completing quests on their journey to seek and slay monsters whilst improving their skills and earning equipment upgrades. With many challenging monsters and over 200 quests the latest edition to the series is set to be the most expansive offering to date.

Monster Hunter™ 3 Ultimate utilises the functionalities of the Wii U console and Nintendo 3DS system to provide players with a truly intuitive hunting experience. The touch screen feature of both platforms allows players to quickly access in-game books, weapons, field maps and mini games whilst the high quality graphics of Wii U and 3D visuals of Nintendo 3DS powered by the latest iteration of Capcom’s MT Framework deliver a unique and stunning world for players to explore. Taking advantage of the portability of Nintendo 3DS, players can exchange their guild card that contains all their hunter’s information with other players via StreetPass™.

Players can experience the world of Monster Hunter™ alone or in four player local play using Nintendo 3DS. Finding nearby hunters to adventure on quests with is now even easier via the local Nintendo 3DS search feature. Wii U players will be able to enjoy the hunt with Nintendo 3DS players via a local wireless connection. Gamers that own both a Wii U and Nintendo 3DS can take advantage of the inter compatibility of save data between the two consoles, taking the hunt from the living room wherever they go.

 

[Castor Krieg]

Wii U? Sony am cry.

 

[Frost_Ace]

GIVE US AAI2 TOO DAMMIT!!!!!

 

[AgentOtaku]

YYYYYEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

 

[muu]

great news. Surprised by the number of kids on the stream thread saying there was no news. Guess there's always the part of the group that only plays CoD.

 

[Kandinsky]

Man oh so happy !

 

[LOCK]

March became that much more awesome.

 

[aeroslash]

It would be nice if they upgrade at least the monster models polygon wise but not counting on it.

 

[Kyoufu]

Cross Play is only locally right? 3DS version still lacks online mode correct?

 

[Chet Rippo]

This is awesome!

 

[Little Green Yoda]

I believed.

Now I have to get a more expensive system to play it though.

Oh, wait both Wii U and 3DS versions are coming? MEGATON indeed!!

 

[Tenbatsu]

I dont remember MHP3rd having online chat

 

[Xater]

Cross Play is only locally right? 3DS version still lacks online mode correct?

That's what it sounds like. Doubt they going to update the eDS version for the west in functionality like that.

 

[Chuckpebble]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGncRHWo1G8&feature=g-u-u

I may be extrapolating a bit, but I get the impression that you can play simultaneously with a 3DS and WiiU locally. Potentially, 1 player on TV, 1 on tablet, and 2 on 3DSes. I'm really hoping for that.

 

[durrrrrrrrrr]

day 1 on both systems. Capcom have your way with me again.

 

[SpookyBlackFish]

I am happy. So happy.

One was once asking "How many meltdowns have you MonHan fans left inside you?"

THIS. WAS. WORTH. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE.

 

[Sammy Samusu]

PR:

Monster Hunter™ is now one of the most iconic gaming series in the world

They did not lie.

Now we just sit and wait.

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[Xater]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGncRHWo1G8&feature=g-u-u

I may be extrapolating a bit, but I get the impression that you can play simultaneously with a 3DS and WiiU locally. Potentially, 1 player on TV, 1 on tablet, and 2 on 3DSes. I'm really hoping for that.

Dude it mentions crossplay in the press release...

 

[Foshy]

It's amazing how many times can they release the same game on different consoles.

 

[Peru]

Sync saves.. my mind, my mind. This is so good. I'm going to be out of the country for a year and only the 3DS version will be played for the first couple of months. If I get home and buy a Wii U I can continue the game in HD and online and go back and forth. I was asking for so little.. and they gave us so much.. Capgod.. capgod. Why did you have to make me doubt you.

 

[ChosenPredator]

Nintendo won japan for the next 7 years with that.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

I am happy. So happy.

One was once asking "How many meltdowns have you MonHan fans left inside you?"

THIS. WAS. WORTH. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE.

YES.

 

[Mondriaan]

That's what it sounds like. Doubt they going to update the eDS version for the west in functionality like that.

It's a little bit crazy that the PR doesn't even mention that the wii U version will have online play. I mean, what's the point of the wii U version if it doesn't?

 

[Canis lupus]

Europ aswel!

 

[ScreenSplitter]

Not complaining, but it's quite odd that we got this and not Resident Evil 6, considering which is more popular in the West.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Sync saves.. my mind, my mind. This is so good. I'm going to be out of the country for a year and only the 3DS version will be played for the first couple of months. If I get home and buy a Wii U I can continue the game in HD and online and go back and forth. I was asking for so little.. and they gave us so much.. Capgod.. capgod. Why did you have to make me doubt you.

SERIOUSLY MIGHT BUY BOTH VERSIONS NOW

MONHUN ON THE GO + SYNC DATA WITH HD ONLINE MONHUN

OH GOD JUST THE THOUGHT

 

[Neko Mimi Mode]

Nintendo won japan for the next 7 years with that.

Not really. Game already exists, most people will have/play it on 3DS. If not that then Monster Hunter Frontier.

This is fantastic (and long overdue) news for the West though.

 

[Mario007]

Nintendo won japan for the next 7 years with that.

MH is nowhere near as big on console. Now I'm not saying that what you're saying isn't true, but just look back at the last HD MH port on the ps3 in Japan and you'll see it's not really a system seller.

 

[Zaventem]

Not complaining, but it's quite odd that we got this and not Resident Evil 6, considering which is more popular in the West.

You'll get the "all the dlc compiled in one" version a year later.

 

[grimshawish]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGncRHWo1G8&feature=g-u-u

I may be extrapolating a bit, but I get the impression that you can play simultaneously with a 3DS and WiiU locally. Potentially, 1 player on TV, 1 on tablet, and 2 on 3DSes. I'm really hoping for that.

I think you do need the 3DS games, but yeah - this would be an awesome set up.
Should be possible - how many players can play 3DS locally at once atm?

 

[Sheroking]

It's a little bit crazy that the PR doesn't even mention that the wii U version will have online play. I mean, what's the point of the wii U version if it doesn't?

No, the press conference mentioned that it will have online play.