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cyberninja45 on 08 November 2011

 

In an recent Q&A, Capcom talks on the topic of localisation of Monster Hunter 3G to other regions

"Q What are your overseas plans for “Monster Hunter 3 (Tri) G”?

A   Our stance for the overseas distribution of this title is the same as for the entire“Monster Hunter” series. We are selling the preceding title “Monster    Hunter Tri” overseas so we will consider launching this title overseas, too. But no decision has been reached yet."


Also some incite into why`they chose 3ds as its platform holder for Monster Hunter. 

"Q  Please explain why you selected the Nintendo 3DS as the platform for “Monster Hunter 3 (Tri) G”.

A   First, we believe that using the Nintendo 3DS will allow us to offer new types of expressions, game play action and enjoyment for the “Monster Hunter” series, which has attracted a broader range of user segments. In addition, we selected this platform with the goal of reaching a diverse spectrum of customer segments, including current users of the “Monster Hunter” series as well as people who have portable game consoles."

http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/data/pdf/explanation/2011/2nd/explanation_2011_2nd_05.pdf

 

 

If they are launching the thing in other regions they  gotta put online, local play on handhelds only works when a game is immensely popular, especially for a game like this. This game isn't  in other regions.

I wish it were more popular though. Look at how much fun these dudes are having. (~3:50)



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megaman79 on 08 November 2011

Well they better offer online on the fucking thing, if they want to reach a "diverse spectrum of customer segments".



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cyberninja45 on 08 November 2011
megaman79 said:
Well they better offer online on the fucking thing, if they want to reach a "diverse spectrum of customer segments".


Video added in OP. Watch it!>:(



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A2B24R246 on 08 November 2011

" However, there still is an age group which shows less support for our offers in Japan, and they are male junior-high, high-school and college students. So, when you look at the age-demographic charts of our consumers in Japan, it looks like the back of a two-humped camel. Namely, there is a significant number of users in the children’s age demographic but a dint in the high-school and college student age groups and then the number of our consumers increases once again in the adult demographic. “Monster Hunter 3(Tri)G" must appeal with great affinity to that group of consumers, and I believe you can appreciate that. Now to your question of, “Will Nintendo be ok without a title that is the equivalent of Monster Hunter in the overseas markets?", I should first confirm that there is not such a dent in the U.S. and Europe. "

Iwata asks interview suggests that money traded places (moneyhat) and that's why 3ds is gettting Monster Hunter. Monster Hunter 3g is an attempt for Nintendo to gain back that teenage and college audience in the Japanese market that they were losing ground with to the psp.

Of course why would Capcom ever admit to such a thing? Hence the cover up.

Edit: ALso ought to mention that this quote was in the context of a study published that showed Nintendo's strong children and adult market penetration, but weak teenage and yound adult market penetration. 




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cyberninja45 on 08 November 2011
A2B24R246 said:

" However, there still is an age group which shows less support for our offers in Japan, and they are male junior-high, high-school and college students. So, when you look at the age-demographic charts of our consumers in Japan, it looks like the back of a two-humped camel. Namely, there is a significant number of users in the children’s age demographic but a dint in the high-school and college student age groups and then the number of our consumers increases once again in the adult demographic. “Monster Hunter 3(Tri)G" must appeal with great affinity to that group of consumers, and I believe you can appreciate that. Now to your question of, “Will Nintendo be ok without a title that is the equivalent of Monster Hunter in the overseas markets?", I should first confirm that there is not such a dent in the U.S. and Europe. "

Iwata asks interview suggests that money traded places (moneyhat) and that's why 3ds is gettting Monster Hunter. Monster Hunter 3g is an attempt for Nintendo to gain back that teenage and college audience in the Japanese market that they were losing ground with to the psp.

Of course why would Capcom ever admit to such a thing? Hence the cover up.

Edit: ALso ought to mention that this quote was in the context of a study published that showed Nintendo's strong children and adult market penetration, but weak teenage and yound adult market penetration. 


Why not use this quote from an article interview way before MH3G was announced, thought the Sony audience already saw this:

" ....Capcoms rep:   Monster Hunter is a very important franchise to us here in Japan. It has been so widely successful on the PSP that it is now locally considered a household name . The Playstation portable brand and the Monster Hunter francise goes hand in hand. Whats even better is that the next generation of Playstation portables has dual analog controls. The transition  to this new platform is sure to happen naturally. Yes,it's sure to happen. Unless, of course, other platform holders use huge financial  incentives to persuade us to switch to their platform and absorb the costs from potential losses we may suffer as a consequence of  such actions. But we shouldn't operate like that *LAUGHS*.

Even if that happens, we would launch the Monster hunter sequels sooner or later on the Playstation portables anyway....."

http;//www.gamesriaderz.co.nz/MH_capcom_interview





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A2B24R246 on 08 November 2011
cyberninja45 said:
A2B24R246 said:

" However, there still is an age group which shows less support for our offers in Japan, and they are male junior-high, high-school and college students. So, when you look at the age-demographic charts of our consumers in Japan, it looks like the back of a two-humped camel. Namely, there is a significant number of users in the children’s age demographic but a dint in the high-school and college student age groups and then the number of our consumers increases once again in the adult demographic. “Monster Hunter 3(Tri)G" must appeal with great affinity to that group of consumers, and I believe you can appreciate that. Now to your question of, “Will Nintendo be ok without a title that is the equivalent of Monster Hunter in the overseas markets?", I should first confirm that there is not such a dent in the U.S. and Europe. "

Iwata asks interview suggests that money traded places (moneyhat) and that's why 3ds is gettting Monster Hunter. Monster Hunter 3g is an attempt for Nintendo to gain back that teenage and college audience in the Japanese market that they were losing ground with to the psp.

Of course why would Capcom ever admit to such a thing? Hence the cover up.

Edit: ALso ought to mention that this quote was in the context of a study published that showed Nintendo's strong children and adult market penetration, but weak teenage and yound adult market penetration. 


Why not use this quote from an article interview way before MH3G was announced, thought the Sony audience already saw this:

" ....Capcoms rep:   Monster Hunter is a very important franchise to us here in Japan. It has been so widely successful on the PSP that it is now locally considered a household name . The Playstation portable brand and the Monster Hunter francise goes hand in hand. Whats even better is that the next generation of Playstation portables has dual analog controls. The transition  to this new platform is sure to happen naturally. Yes,it's sure to happen, unless other platform holders gave huge financial  incentives  to absorb the cost of potential losses we may experience in a sudden switch of platforms. But we don't operate that way *LAUGHS*. Even if that happens,  Monster hunter sequels will come out sooner or later on the Playstation portables anyway....."

http;//www.gamesriaderz.co.nz/MH_capcom_interview

Ah, i had not seen that, thank you for showing me this, however shouldnt you at least add in a tidbit or alter the thread title to reflect this unspoken truth, Capcom recieved a Moneyhat and that's why they chose the 3ds.




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cyberninja45 on 08 November 2011
A2B24R246 said:
cyberninja45 said:
A2B24R246 said:

" However, there still is an age group which shows less support for our offers in Japan, and they are male junior-high, high-school and college students. So, when you look at the age-demographic charts of our consumers in Japan, it looks like the back of a two-humped camel. Namely, there is a significant number of users in the children’s age demographic but a dint in the high-school and college student age groups and then the number of our consumers increases once again in the adult demographic. “Monster Hunter 3(Tri)G" must appeal with great affinity to that group of consumers, and I believe you can appreciate that. Now to your question of, “Will Nintendo be ok without a title that is the equivalent of Monster Hunter in the overseas markets?", I should first confirm that there is not such a dent in the U.S. and Europe. "

Iwata asks interview suggests that money traded places (moneyhat) and that's why 3ds is gettting Monster Hunter. Monster Hunter 3g is an attempt for Nintendo to gain back that teenage and college audience in the Japanese market that they were losing ground with to the psp.

Of course why would Capcom ever admit to such a thing? Hence the cover up.

Edit: ALso ought to mention that this quote was in the context of a study published that showed Nintendo's strong children and adult market penetration, but weak teenage and yound adult market penetration. 


Why not use this quote from an article interview way before MH3G was announced, thought the Sony audience already saw this:

" ....Capcoms rep:   Monster Hunter is a very important franchise to us here in Japan. It has been so widely successful on the PSP that it is now locally considered a household name . The Playstation portable brand and the Monster Hunter francise goes hand in hand. Whats even better is that the next generation of Playstation portables has dual analog controls. The transition  to this new platform is sure to happen naturally. Yes,it's sure to happen, unless other platform holders gave huge financial  incentives  to absorb the cost of potential losses we may experience in a sudden switch of platforms. But we don't operate that way *LAUGHS*. Even if that happens,  Monster hunter sequels will come out sooner or later on the Playstation portables anyway....."

http;//www.gamesriaderz.co.nz/MH_capcom_interview

Ah, i had not seen that, thank you for showing me this, however shouldnt you at least add in a tidbit or alter the thread title to reflect this unspoken truth, Capcom recieved a Moneyhat and that's why they chose the 3ds.

......I do my research



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cyberninja45 on 09 November 2011

I wonder if the yen will be a major factor in their decision to release it overseas



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kivi95 on 09 November 2011

Still don't get it why they could not have just made it multiplattform?



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Araknie on 09 November 2011
kivi95 said:
Still don't get it why they could not have just made it multiplattform?



I don't know, my theory is that they another and different game for PSVita. Talking of portable gaming, of course.



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