Again, Monster Hunter 3G, Monster Hunter 4 and maybe in the future Monster Hunter 4G will be exclusive for Nintendo platforms, as the Portables (probably re-named in the near future) and Freedom sub-series are exclusive to Sony platforms.
Nintendo didn't paid for anything as Sony neither do. Capcom is happy with Freedom and Portable amazing sales thanks to PSP, but not pleased with the numbered ones (as Tri), so as a smart move, they choose another handheld instead of a console.
MH4 for 3DS won't hurt or kill Vita in any way, becuase people expecting another MHPortable or MHFreedom will look in the future Vita. The install base is currently on PSP and will be on Vita. People expecting another numbered title will look for Nintendo platforms, in this case, 3DS.
MHTri being on Wii didn't hurt PSP sales, and MH4 being on 3DS won't hurt Vita.
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