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BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #125 on:** October 04, 2009, 05:00:39 PM »

No Fee for MH3 and possible Wii Speak support

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Capcom's considering both adding Wiispeak support to and removing monthly fees for online play from its Western release of Monster Hunter, according to a couple of separate reports.

In Japan, Monster Hunter 3 will carry a fee for online play, a detail that arched some eyebrows on this side of the Pacific. Speaking at TGS, Chris Kramer, the senior spokesman for Capcom USA, said circumstances unique to Japan may make this unnecessary elsewhere. According to GamingUnion, Kramer said:

It's something that we're looking into at the moment and there are a few factors to consider. Firstly, Monster Hunter isn't as popular in the West, so it might put people off. Secondly, Japan doesn't have Friend Codes, so Capcom run all the servers and the monthly fee is essentially to pay for those costs.

Makes sense and even if it's not final, it's a good bet this means no fees.

Regarding WiiSpeak, for all six of you who have it, the Capcom producer Ryozo Tsjmoto told G4 in an interview that "a lot of users have asked for voice chat," in Monster Hunter 3, and:

We're looking into right now whether it's technically possible or not. And so if it is, maybe we'll make an announcement. If it isn't, you know, if it realistically can't be done, then I'm sorry we may have to leave it out. But we're looking into it.

And that's all the Monster Hunter 3 news I can dredge up for you at this hour.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #126 on:** October 04, 2009, 05:55:25 PM »

"In Japan, Monster Hunter 3 will carry a fee for online play, a detail that arched some eyebrows on this side of the Pacific."

Why did this surprise ANYONE? In Japan, the console Monster Hunter games have always charged a monthly fee to play. That is why most of us expected the game to be free outside of Japan because Capcom did that too. With the PS2 games Capcom charged a fee in Japan but made it free outside of Japan. So this is not a surprise, but still good news. As for Wii Speak, I saw the GameTrailers interview where the Japanese producer said they were looking into Wii Speak support for the western release of it (among other confirmed changes like new weapons) and I hope they do it.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #127 on:** October 04, 2009, 06:04:00 PM »

Well this is nice to hear that it will have fee less online. Wii Speak is perfect for the game. Lots of cordination between players for tackling a problem.

Stratos · « **Reply #128 on:** October 11, 2009, 03:49:06 AM »

I hope so. I need another game to use on that thing.

TheFleece · « **Reply #129 on:** January 06, 2010, 02:53:30 AM »

This is my most wanted game this year. Probably because it was bundled with a black Wii, but the game play looks fantastic and I wish it were coming out earlier. I heard Capcom pushed the date back and I don't know if there is a new release date. I can't wait to snipe monsters off a mountain! Waaaaaant!

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #130 on:** January 06, 2010, 03:19:48 AM »

So I learned that MH3 makes no use of the Wii Remote's features, not even IR pointing. Count me out.

Dynamic Reggieliev, COUNT ME IN.

TheFleece · « **Reply #131 on:** January 06, 2010, 03:31:43 AM »

Quote from: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 06, 2010, 03:19:48 AM

So I learned that MH3 makes no use of the Wii Remote's features, not even IR pointing. Count me out.

Dynamic Reggieliev, COUNT ME IN.

I didn't know that, it's too bad. In that case I hope it supports the classic controller. Does that mean it could be ready to port out in the future to another system?

Kairon · « **Reply #132 on:** January 06, 2010, 04:09:52 AM »

It WAS a PS3 game to begin with.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #133 on:** January 06, 2010, 04:15:02 AM »

I thought they said there will be a Wiimote control mode in the west? They also said that waggling for every attack will get tiring in the session lengths MH is meant to be played at...

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #134 on:** January 06, 2010, 05:11:29 AM »

And ranged weapons don't have IR control.

Killer_Man_Jaro · « **Reply #135 on:** January 06, 2010, 01:12:35 PM »

Monster Hunter Tri to be released in April in PAL regions; Capcom reconfirms marketing partnership with Nintendo

No specific day announced as of now, but still, that's a LOT sooner than I was expecting, especially since the NTSC release date recently went from March to TBC.
One other small tidbit: I didn't know MH3 had 2-player splitscreen functionality. I just noticed it being described in this article and it was news to me. Sounds cool.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #136 on:** January 06, 2010, 02:38:19 PM »

I would wait for Capcom to announce a date. I still remember Official Nintendo Magazine "confirming that Europe would be getting Fatal Frame IV (and that it would come out in summer 2009).

Killer_Man_Jaro · « **Reply #137 on:** January 06, 2010, 02:59:31 PM »

Quote from: TJ Spyke on January 06, 2010, 02:38:19 PM

I would wait for Capcom to announce a date. I still remember Official Nintendo Magazine "confirming that Europe would be getting Fatal Frame IV (and that it would come out in summer 2009).

No, Capcom actually sent out a press release confirming an April release.

ONM UK wasn't the only outlet to report on it:
http://wii.nintendolife.com/news/2010/01/monster_hunter_tri_eats_your_spare_time_in_april

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Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games today confirmed that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Nintendo for its forthcoming Wii title Monster Hunter Tri, the next instalment in the multi-million selling series. Under the terms of the agreement Nintendo will be responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of Monster Hunter Tri throughout European and Australian territories with Capcom remaining as publisher. Monster Hunter Tri is scheduled for release this coming April and will set the bar in the action/adventure genre with the introduction of new features and gameplay elements as the Monster Hunter franchise makes its debut on the Nintendo system.

Monster Hunter Tri is one of the most strikingly beautiful games ever created for the Wii and brings to life a living breathing ecosystem where man and monster co-exist. The title’s single player story mode sees gamers taking on the role of a hunter whose village is beset by a series of violent tremors that threaten to destroy it. Charged by the village chief to discover the source of the earthquakes players will embark on a series of quests where they must face gigantic beasts that inhabit both land and sea.

Living the life of a hunter need never be a solitary experience with the option to form a team of up to four hunters via the game’s custom online Wi-Fi mode; alternatively the game also offers a two player split-screen Arena mode. Even solo players do not have to face Monster Hunter Tri’s challenging quests alone as they will be ably accompanied by Cha-Cha, an AI hunting partner whose skills will prove invaluable.

“Nintendo has identified Monster Hunter Tri as a key title for the Wii platform in 2010,” stated Michael Pattison, Senior Director Marketing, Capcom Europe, “We are really excited about partnering with Nintendo to further develop this franchise.”

Laurent Fischer, Managing Director, Marketing & PR, Nintendo of Europe, commented “Monster Hunter has a huge and passionate following in Japan and we are looking forward to introducing the Monster Hunter Tri to a whole new audience in Europe as the series makes its first appearance on the Wii.”

Nothing yet on whether they've managed to get Wii Speak to work for the online play though. We might find out if that was a successful venture in the near future.

Peachylala · « **Reply #138 on:** January 06, 2010, 03:31:29 PM »

It's success fully depends on how good the reviews are from the gaming media (man the life boats folks) and word of mouth on the internet. Consdering Capcom's rep as of late with the entire Nintendo fanbase, this game could be doomed to failure... though I would love to be proven wrong.

PROVE ME WRONG CAPCOM

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #139 on:** January 06, 2010, 03:43:22 PM »

Nintendo is gonna be promoting it, so I hoping for some grand advertising scheme of epic scale that shows other third parties what happens when you(or Nintendo) advertise your game.

They need to advertise this game like it's the next Zelda/Pokemon game.

Peachylala · « **Reply #140 on:** January 06, 2010, 03:47:03 PM »

The irony being that's what Monster Hunter is: a Zelda/Pokemon mutant child.

I find that so funny it's just wrong.

GearBoxClock · « **Reply #141 on:** January 06, 2010, 03:51:18 PM »

Monster Hunter eh?

Could be interesting. The graphics seem good from what I can tell and if the gameplay works...

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #142 on:** January 06, 2010, 03:52:55 PM »

It's the closest I can come to playing Pokemon without seeming like a man-child.

TheFleece · « **Reply #143 on:** January 06, 2010, 04:01:10 PM »

It's too bad there isn't any wiimote controls, but I like the concept of taking down creatures in a team a fun concept. Not every Wii game needs motion controls to be great. I think the Zelda/Pokemon description is spot on and it makes me admit my embarrassing enjoyment for Pokemon.

Peachylala · « **Reply #144 on:** January 06, 2010, 09:58:51 PM »

Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on January 06, 2010, 03:52:55 PM

It's the closest I can come to playing Pokemon without seeming like a man-child.

i heard u riek kitties

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #145 on:** January 06, 2010, 10:04:32 PM »

i never voted in that poll

KDR_11k · « **Reply #146 on:** January 07, 2010, 04:38:03 AM »

Quote from: Peachylala on January 06, 2010, 03:47:03 PM

The irony being that's what Monster Hunter is: a Zelda/Pokemon mutant child.

I find that so funny it's just wrong.

But it copies the parts that Nintendo doesn't focus on. Zelda combat has really gone downhill over the years, it was just ridiculous in TP. Pokemon is about catching and nurturing, MH just about killing.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #147 on:** January 07, 2010, 06:08:13 AM »

gotta kill em all

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #148 on:** January 07, 2010, 01:11:45 PM »

I love MadWorld's plot. "kill as many as you can"

This is how you handle drama in video games.

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #149 on:** January 10, 2010, 05:39:41 PM »

Quote from: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 07, 2010, 01:11:45 PM

I love MadWorld's plot. "kill as many as you can"

That's not MadWorld's plot at all.

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