Epic meltdowns make this news even more delicious.

I've always really liked Capcom so it's really nice to see them supporting the 3DS with all their major franchises. This new handheld console feels as much Capcom's baby as it does Nintendo's!

Yikes!  Either MHP3G is doing to 3DS instead or Capcom's threatening to take it there to force Sony to pay out big... either way, it doesn't exactly look great for Sony.  I still think PSP2 could eventually get MHP4 (especially if MH4 is a Wii 2 game), but if P3G takes off on 3DS, then they might just stick with it for the generation.  Despite what some are saying, it really isn't in MH's best interest to go multi, all that would do is split the base and for a game who's success is rooted in local community multiplayer, that's going to just impede growth.  What would actually be better is if they went with one hardware maker for both handheld and home console, and then implemented cross-platform play and releases (ie: 3DS/Wii or PSP2/PS3).

Honestly, I kinda figured it was just a matter of time until MH made it's way to 3DS (next up Basara and Dead Rising!), but even I didn't expect Capcom reps to start laying hints this early.  MHP3 hasn't even been on shelves full month! :/

If P3G is going 3DS too, I think this means P3 might stay Japan only.  Capcom USA/Europe has been dead silent on PSP, it's looking like both Last Ranker and MonHun Felyne Villiage are both staying in Japan, and now I think MHP3 is joining them... weird when Square Enix is still bringing over everything, and even niche companies like Atlus and Xseed are still supporting the system in the west.

I really don't see how some people are finding it hard for MH to appear on the 3DS imo it's inevitable as the main producer was talking about the (at the time 3DS was just anounced with no details) DS successor only needing a bit more power and stronger connectivity or online component for them to bring the series to Nintendo's handhelds a while ago, it's going to happen. DQIX showed what happens to two massive forces one unstoppable the other unmovable combine so I'm not surprised they're talking about the 3ds, Monster Hunter will appear on the platform.

You're spelling the new king statement forum. 'Wii collects dust' is in second now.

I'm assuming you're talking of Sengoku Basara? If so the next one was just announced, for the psp

I'm talking real Basara.  PSP's just getting another arena fighter spinoff.

non of the main sengoku basara games have hit a handheld as far as I know......so yeah doubt it will in the future as well