Its a bit sad ND will not be picking it up, but I guess Bend is also a good enough developer. Lets hope for an new epic adventure on the PSP2 rather than just a port over.
OT: I think for it to be a major hit, a multiplayer component is very important to play on the go. The reason why MH is selling like hotcakes in Japan is because of the multiplayer side and I do think its important to have a solid MP for handheld games to move consoles/games. Because only then people who has it will ask their friends to buy as well, and not lend them to play or trade it off.
I do think Sony's strategy for handhelds will be to get the FPS lovers onto the platform. I think 3DS with only one stick will not be able to provide the experience FPS players want. Maybe Sony wants to be the xbox of handhelds who knows /shrugs.
