Expanding outside of Japan probably means non-Nintendo platforms, or platforms with 60m+ userbase.

The Switch will obviously get MH, but I think this particular statement is related to the PS4/X1.

Capcom, where the f is Deep Down?

I have a feeling that we're going to end up saying goodbye to Capcom soon!
They keep chasing this dream of converting their franchises over for the Western market and it never pans out right. Western gamers aren't going to go out and buy this series in droves on PS4 and XbOne, simply because it's to Japanese of a game. If they try and change things just to garner that western appeal, they are going to risk losing the current fan base they already have.

Meh, i'll still get the handheld version. There are few genres that imo are better played on handhelds. VNs, Animal crossing, and this series are just some of em

I'd love it. This game could benefit so much from polished gameplay and graphical improvement. I just dont see it happening.

I think he's referring to the fact that each main entry ALSO had another game released within 12 months as an add-on extra that was put at full price.

Exactly, everyone is playing MH for it's excellent graphic and story.

Play something else and stay clear of my Monster hunter. Faster weapons would make it a different game, they probably would lose me as customer.

The draw of MonHun is the 4 player co-op, huge number of bosses, and the depth of crafting/gathering systems to get equipment. I don't think the great clunk outshines the former.

That's exactly the draw. And I know only the Souls games and Monster Hunter with these mechanic, so it would be a loss if they convert the gameplay to be more "Bayonetta" or whatever.

Ahhh right, I forgot we only ever get the second release, Generations is the only time we've gotten the first version.