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Title: Monster Hunter Stories Dated For Japan, Has Amiibo Support
Post by: Shaymin on May 26, 2016, 02:51:05 AM

A much-needed Saturday release for one of Japan's biggest franchises

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/42750/monster-hunter-stories-dated-for-japan-has-amiibo-support

The long-awaited traditional RPG take on Monster Hunter will be hitting Japan this October.

Monster Hunter Stories will release in Japan on October 8, and will also have amiibo support that unlocks new monsters in the game. The designs in the first wave, launching day-and-date with the game, are male and female hunters on a One-Eyed Rathalos, as well as a Nabiru (Felyne) amiibo. The hunter/Rathalos amiibo will be 1800 yen while the Felyne will be 1200 yen, and a second wave is expected this winter.

As of this time, no release date has been announced outside Japan, as Monster Hunter Generations is releasing on July 15.

Title: Re: Monster Hunter Stories Dated For Japan, Has Amiibo Support
Post by: TOPHATANT123 on May 26, 2016, 10:02:25 AM
The US is the biggest amiibo market so now I feel more comfortable about this game actually coming to the west.
Title: Re: Monster Hunter Stories Dated For Japan, Has Amiibo Support
Post by: nickmitch on May 26, 2016, 11:22:07 AM
I'm gonna assume we can expect a 3-pack when this hits the US.  Maybe a game bundle?
Title: Re: Monster Hunter Stories Dated For Japan, Has Amiibo Support
Post by: Mop it up on May 26, 2016, 02:42:28 PM
I was wondering when there would be MH amiibo!
Title: Re: Monster Hunter Stories Dated For Japan, Has Amiibo Support
Post by: Oedo on May 26, 2016, 05:26:51 PM
Capcom released a new trailer for Monster Hunter Stories today too and it looks amazing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-_OOVwgL7c

This is quickly becoming one my most anticipated games.
Title: Re: Monster Hunter Stories Dated For Japan, Has Amiibo Support
Post by: Dan Laser on May 26, 2016, 08:11:06 PM
Those are some really nice looking amiibo. Nabiru kinda weirds me out though.


The game looks fun!
Title: Re: Monster Hunter Stories Dated For Japan, Has Amiibo Support
Post by: Lemonade on May 26, 2016, 09:35:04 PM
I am interested in the game, but I dont really like turn based combat, so I probably wont buy it.
I do like the felyne amiibo though.
Title: Re: Monster Hunter Stories Dated For Japan, Has Amiibo Support
Post by: Phil on May 26, 2016, 09:37:31 PM
Quote from: Oedo on May 26, 2016, 05:26:51 PM
Capcom released a new trailer for Monster Hunter Stories today too and it looks amazing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-_OOVwgL7c (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-_OOVwgL7c)

This is quickly becoming one my most anticipated games.


You're absolutely right that it looks amazing! Thanks for sharing that trailer!
Title: Re: Monster Hunter Stories Dated For Japan, Has Amiibo Support
Post by: Stratos on May 27, 2016, 06:28:10 PM
Super stoked that this has amiibo and most likely will be coming to the West some time.


I'm going to guess we will get it February/March of next year.
Title: Re: Monster Hunter Stories Dated For Japan, Has Amiibo Support
Post by: the_dan_x on May 28, 2016, 11:13:02 AM
I know I'm super excited about this game! Not sure if I really care about the amiibo either way, but I'll probably be getting this day one. I enjoyed what I got to play last year at TGS.
Title: Re: Monster Hunter Stories Dated For Japan, Has Amiibo Support
Post by: Oedo on May 29, 2016, 02:59:14 AM
Sure thing, Phil!

Quote from: The_Dan_x on May 28, 2016, 11:13:02 AM
I know I'm super excited about this game! Not sure if I really care about the amiibo either way, but I'll probably be getting this day one. I enjoyed what I got to play last year at TGS.

Sweet! I know none of the current Japan correspondents are overly fond of JRPGs, at least from what I've heard on the Famicast, but I'd love to see impressions or a full review on this if you do end up getting it.
Title: Re: Monster Hunter Stories Dated For Japan, Has Amiibo Support
Post by: the_dan_x on May 29, 2016, 10:19:25 AM
I think I'm the only one on the show now who really enjoys them. Occasionally at least. Saris was into Bravely Default, though...


...At any rate, the visuals for this game are cool and I just like the idea of something being set in the Monster Hunter world that isn't standard Monster Hunter.
Title: Re: Monster Hunter Stories Dated For Japan, Has Amiibo Support
Post by: Wah on May 29, 2016, 07:40:45 PM
I played the MH3 demo a while back and hated it. So I might give the RPG version a chance.