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Forums - Sales Discussion - Japan Sales - Media Create,Famitsu, & dengeki: week 37 ( Sept. 9- Sept.15 ) Monster Hunter 4 Unleashed!

orniletter on 18 September 2013
MikeRox said:
Nem said:
Saying 3DS domination is an understatement on this case. 90% of the market.


3DS Nintendobliteration would be more apt.

I might be inclined to give Monster Hunter another try when 4 comes out in Europe, couldn't get into 3 at all, but apparently this one is a lot more accessible?


It is suppesed to explain it´s mechanics very well and (from what I´ve gathered) is a pretty big step up for the series.



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benao87 on 18 September 2013
alfredofroylan said:
benao87 said:

It sold less than MH3P, uhmm, what a horrible move Capcom, the franchise is doooomed. Yeah, nothing more to say.

MH3P had a full week, this's just 2 days of sales.

I should've added a smiley then, I need to work more on my sarcasm. My apologies.



Complete comic

Chandler on 18 September 2013
alfredofroylan said:

From Media Create, the power of Monster Hunter

 

Ugh Vita still ahead, Capcom about to regret EVERYTHING.

 

Any minute now.



Ongoing bet with think-man: He wins if MH4 releases in any shape or form on PSV in 2013, I win if it doesn't.

forest-spirit on 18 September 2013
Rogerioandrade said:
Do anyone still believe that Capcom is sad and regreting launching MH4 exclusively for the 3DS?


Capcom employees are committing suicide en masse as we speak.



Salnax on 18 September 2013
ryuzaki57 said:
Salnax said:
ryuzaki57 said:
How can all those people let themselves be fooled by backstage arrangements? This is sad.

I find it more likely that Capcom was drawn by the greater popularity of Nintendo handhelds over PlayStation handhelds, the fact that the 3DS's being only slightly more powerful than the PSP makes it easier to recycle resources (1), and the similar control schemes offered by the 3DS and PSP. Plus, the fact that of the console versions of Monster Hunter games, Nintendo's are easily the most popular.

But hey. A conspiracy to release a popular product on a popular system is also possible.

In such case, nothing prevents them from releasing the game on both platforms (or on PSP by the way), which would only increase revenues.

(1) Don't you think it's sad? Should publishers recycle their games to make greater instead of driving the experience higher and create a new dynamic. What you just said here is the beginning of the end for this industry.


I fully expect Capcom to eventually release some version of Monster Hunter 4 on a PlayStation platform. If I had to guess, the only reason they haven't done so yet was to keep development times lower. I remember reading that for every platform you add onto development, it adds months of time required regardless of manpower, not to mention additional costs. Making MH4 an exclusive at launch was probably the route of least resistance.

As for recycling assets, I do find it troublesome, but you have to admit that Monster Hunter is the king of this. The series has been reusing textures and models since the original 2004 game. As for it ending the industry though... I doubt it. Hollywood cinema recycles props all the time, authors use each other's plot points and ideas, there are entire genres of music based on remixing existing tracks, etc.



Love and tolerate.

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Purple on 18 September 2013

I hate to be 'that guy' but the reader reviews are pretty average for MH4. Any idea on why that is? Angry internet warriors or genuine concerns on the quality of the game?



orniletter on 18 September 2013
Purple said:
I hate to be 'that guy' but the reader reviews are pretty average for MH4. Any idea on why that is? Angry internet warriors or genuine concerns on the quality of the game?


Yep



Incubi on 18 September 2013

"Nintendo is on the path to irrelevancy

- Nolan Bushnell, Atari Founder.



manuel on 18 September 2013
Joaco <3 N64 said:
Nice opening for MH4 and WOAH @ 3DS HW.

Too bad Wii U HW numbers are lame, is the console receiving a price cut in Japan as well?


Nope.



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manuel on 18 September 2013
Incubi said:

"Nintendo is on the path to irrelevancy

- Nolan Bushnell, Atari Founder.

I just HAD to quote this.



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