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Capcom on PS3 Monster Hunter: "Never Say Never"

Examiner: "Many Playstation 3 fans were upset when Capcom announced that Monster Hunter 3 became a Nintendo Wii exclusive game in 2007. However, that doesn't mean that Capcom is closing the door completely on the popular RPG series on the Playstation 3."
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Monster Hunter PS3: Capcom ... - zconnect.org.uk | By: Connoro
Monster Hunter coming to PS3? - translate.google.com | By: Havoc87
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Published: 140 days 12 hours ago | News | PlayStation 3 | Wii
 
 

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Smacktard - 140 days 12 hours ago
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I think Capcom wants to wait and see how MH3 will do in the west before porting it to PS3. If it sells well in the West, they will probably port it to PS3. However, I don't think Japan counts for much... Monster Hunter is big enough there that if people want to play it, they'd just buy a Wii.

Hopefully both PS3 owners and Wii owners will get a chance to play this game though. It looks fantastic.
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heroicjanitor - 140 days 12 hours ago
1.1 - A port wouldn't do it
Unless it was released on psn

Edit: Damn you Spoony, beat me to the punch


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Smacktard - 140 days 12 hours ago
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Obviously I meant an enhanced port. Updated visuals and such. I don't think there's any way they'd release a high-profile, normal-retail price Wii title on the PSN...
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heroicjanitor - 140 days 12 hours ago
1.3 - Yeah psn is probably out
But I doubt they'd go through the trouble of trying to take the whole game and make stuff bigger either, I think they'd just go the whole hog and make a new game.
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Da One - 140 days 11 hours ago
1.4 - Monster Hunter Tri
Looks good as is hell i'd take a straight port
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JHUX - 140 days 10 hours ago
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they said never twice
1.6 poopface1 | 140 days 9 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show
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qface64 - 140 days 9 hours ago
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seeing how capcom has been lately would a re release on the ps3 even be worth it from what they have done this gen id say NO

but if true man i know it would never happen but cross platform play would just be sweet in my opinion at least
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xwabbit - 140 days 7 hours ago
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This game at first was a ps3 exclusive, they didn't have the $ at that time so they went with the Wii. I don't think it will be a port, i heard they wanted to get $ from this game and then make 1 for the PS3 using it to its potential. that's what I heard tho, i could be SUPER wrong about it and it could just be a port. I just know this game was exclusive for the PS3 at the beginning.
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rockleex - 140 days 5 hours ago
1.9 - Have you guys seen...
The Lost Planet 2 trailers where they fight huge monsters with the grass blowing in the wind?

Yup, now imagine that engine running a Monster Hunter MMO game!!! O_O

Capcom says: "...we never say ‘never’ here at Capcom."

I say: "You just said 'never' TWICE in one sentence right there."
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Dir_en_grey - 140 days 3 hours ago
1.10 - More than anything...
I just hated when people call Monster Hunter a RPG or MMO.
It's a friggin hardcore action game to the MAX!!! =)
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onanie - 140 days 2 hours ago
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if Capcom ever considered a PS3 port, i would be happy that they started about now - the MT framework engine is maturing well on the platform.

But they can take their time as demon's soul has been amazing for me :)
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M4I0N3 - 140 days ago
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Never say Never...


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SpoonyRedMage - 140 days 12 hours ago
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I don't think a port would please anyone. Except may be a PSN only release.

Tis good news anyway but people should stop expecting for every game to be on their platform. This sense of entitlement a lot of people have is ridiculious.
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GWAVE - 140 days 12 hours ago
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That entitlement attitude for this generation began with 360 gamers, ya know. You don't hear PS3 or Wii gamers saying "Awww MAN! Why don't WE have Gears of War?", yet how many times do you see the 360 fanbase jumping up and down at the slightest rumor of MGS4 on the 360?

But I can understand that when the bulk of AAA games on the system are put out by third-parties. It can be frustrating when a 3rd-party dev doesn't pay attention to you.
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SpoonyRedMage - 140 days 12 hours ago
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Naw, I've seen from every party, PS3 fans want Valve games(or some do), Star Ocean, Mass Effect, Splinter Cell and others. But there's also stuff like Madworld and Muramasa who people insist should be on the HD consoles. Oh an people complaining about Dragon Quest being on the DS.

There's different reasons for all three. The success and near unanimious support of the PS1 and PS2 has spoilt the Playstation crowd, Microsoft's willingness to buy games has people demanding them and the new found success of Nintendo makes people want more 3rd party games.

It's not just MS fanboys.
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Smacktard - 140 days 12 hours ago
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PS3 owners don't just want Muramasa... they want it on PSN, which is a ridiculous request. Just because the game is on the Wii and/or is 2-D doesn't mean it should be sold for $10 or $15 on the PSN or something. It'd ridiculous for a full-priced retail title.
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PirateThom - 140 days 12 hours ago
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Yeah, that game, if it was a PSN title just for ease of publishing and to get it to as many people as possible, would have to be priced in line with the Wii version.
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Unicron - 140 days 12 hours ago
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Well said on both accounts spoony, bubbles for you.The sense of entitlement is disgusting. You should check out gamefaqs, apparently now the ENTIRE MGS series is being ported to the 360 before Rising hits.
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SpoonyRedMage - 140 days 12 hours ago
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Thanks Unicron, people don't seem to appreciate games any more because they expect them. Gamers are spending too much time looking at games that they think they deserve and too little time enjoying the games we don't deserve(the masterpieces I mean, not the crap).

@V: Yup, I still have loads of PS2 games I haven't finished!
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Unicron - 140 days 12 hours ago
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Well that's where I agree with Tretton... this industry has become hellbent on the NEXT big thing, so much so that we don't appreciate what is out today. The moment Gears 2 hits, people are hyping Gears 3. It's rather sad. Me? I have SO many games to play that I already own, I don't need to sit and worry about what tomorrow will/won't bring.
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thePatriot - 140 days 11 hours ago
2.8 - I want muramasa on psn
and I will pay about 30 dollars for it
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PirateThom - 140 days 12 hours ago
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I think the only reason PS3 owners feel entitlement to a Monster Hunter game is because Monster Hunter 3 started off as a PS3 game.

I don't care either way.
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Smacktard - 140 days 12 hours ago
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I think you're right about the "entitlement" thing. There's a difference between wanting something and feeling like you're entitled to it. PS3 owners wanting it is fine, and understandable. The feeling of entitlement is kind of stupid and selfish though.
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mastiffchild - 140 days 1 hour ago
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YBH, the "entitlement " issue isn't as clear as we sometimes make out. Mostly I agree with Spoony and Uni on this but I CAN see why FF13 and, even more, why MH3 stir a few PS3 owners loins. They were both announced as PS3 exclusives (and in the case of FF13 for a LONG time) meaning that some will have bought their consoles on the strength of the word of the devs coupled with the fact that previous installments have been on Sony playforms exclusively.

Fair enough, the SE and FF13 thing has been done to death and , I guess, PS3 owners will eventually get that game even though it's not exclusive anymore(which, however you slice it means it won't be as good as if it had been exclusive, same as it would perform better as a 360 exclusive, as the consoles have different strengths and a multi can't be optimised for either)-however, with MH3 it's been taken away completely so PS3 owners hankering after their own version have a fair point-if it had been part of my reasoning for getting a console I think I'd be a bit miffed too. So I think it's OK for people to still crave this one-esp as it looks stunning on the Wii.

In general, however, the feeling that cos you own a console people are letting you down in some way by not giving you a game is pretty selfish and unrealistic-and, yes, I've also got PS2 games that remain unfinished(and Wii, 360,PC and PS3 ones too!)! It isn't as if anyb gamers suffering a huge game drought, is it?

My personal "entitlement" problem is with Fatal Frame 4-I can't believe noone(esp Nintendo given they're the one with western rights to publish)will publish what looks, to me, one of the best mature games for the Wii in the EU or States-but, even as a fan of the franchise, and with a game which according to reviews in Famitsu et al seems a big return to form, I guess I'll live!
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ugly1 - 140 days 12 hours ago
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Capcom sold most of their games on the PS3 so far this year, with big titles like RE5 and SF4 selling the majority on the PS3. A new Monster Hunters game for the PS3 wouldn't be too far fetched as soon as Sony picks up a little more steam in Japan.
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Bloodshedder - 140 days 12 hours ago
5 - WA WA WA!!!!!!!!!!!
i need a monster hunter on the ps3 i just need it!!!!!!!!!
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Idree - 140 days 12 hours ago
6 - YESSSSSSSSSS
This is the best news i've heard all year ;D

I'm a huge fan of the Monster Hunter franchise, and i play Portable 2nd G daily on my PSP.

I would love a PSP + PS3 connectivity MH3 and MH Portable 3rd for the PS3 in HD!
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Godmars290 - 140 days 12 hours ago
7 - Don't care how many disagrees I'm about to get, but I'll say it anyway.
Capcom isn't talented enough to make a MH game on either the PS3 or 360. Yes it will look good, but it'll play like a PS2/PSP game. RE5 says as much.

You want a PS3/360 MH? Then you want an MMO/sandbox with monster the best sub-average AI the industry can currently offer. Not something limited to patterns and animations. That's the best Capcom can manage.
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Hellangelzx - 140 days 11 hours ago
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Hmm, now that you mention it, I never thought about that.

But also your below statement I would <3 to see a sandbox monster hunter game, with online capabilities. That would be a dream come true to monster hunter fans :P
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DIRTYHAIRYJOYSTICK - 140 days 11 hours ago
8 - Capcom has a greasy pork shank for PS3 coming soon
This could be it
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Jack Klugman - 140 days 11 hours ago
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since it is capcom I will be looking forward to this on the 360.
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mastiffchild - 140 days 1 hour ago
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Of all available platforms it would make the least sense to port to/build a game for the 360. Of MS want to fund it, however, it's a big enough franchise out East that it might finally shift a good amount of 360s in Japan.

To do that it would have to be exclusive, however, and a completely new entry Jack. That is, if you weren't, as usual, just trying to annoy people because of your (bordering on rabid) hatred of Sony-which, after all they have done for gamers and gaming over the past decade I can't understand at all.
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qface64 - 140 days 9 hours ago
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that actually is a fact it wouldn't make any sense for it to ever go to the 360 and it never will since it really only sells in japan
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Noctis - 140 days 10 hours ago
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We might see a Monster Hunter Freedom 3 for the PS3 :) Thats a good idea.
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ExgamerLegends2 - 140 days 10 hours ago
12 - monster hunter ps3
confirmed.
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mt - 140 days 9 hours ago
13 - we want new monster hunter on ps3
that would be big really big announcement .
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ElementX - 140 days 9 hours ago
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I've never played Monster Hunter, however it sounds intriguing. I'd check it out on PS3 but never on Wii.
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qface64 - 140 days 9 hours ago
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why it would be the exact same game just different graphics
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ElementX - 140 days 6 hours ago
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I had a Wii, but I sold it due to lack of quality titles. I'm not about to buy another for Monster Hunter and a new Zelda and Mario Galaxy. Maybe some day, but not anytime soon.
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poeo - 140 days 8 hours ago
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next best thing to Monster Hunter: Demon's Souls on PS3.

actually, i'm pretty sure it's even better... (judging from 30h of playtime)
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MelaDarkwood - 140 days 6 hours ago
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The only way Monster Hunter on the PS3 would be better than Demon's Souls on PS3 is ease of friends playing with you. Yes, I know you can play Demon's Souls with other people, but I've been trying to summon my friend as a Blue Soul, and he's been trying to break into my game as a black phantom-because he's so nice... He'd probably kill me too-but we've had no luck. I've only played with random people. And while it's still fun and all-I love Demon's Souls-I would really like to be able to play with my friend. Monster Hunter is very co-op friendly, at least with the PSP versions we've played, so I'm hoping Monster Hunter Tri would be equally friendly for friends. An invite-only gathering hall? Something, I dunno. But that would make it better than Demon's Souls. =)
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scissor_runner - 140 days 8 hours ago
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LOL So you want the same game on the PS3 or a new one.... well you are not getting a new game you would be what the Wii players are playing. There was a reason why they did not put this on the PS3 and some thing tells me it was the right thing to do.
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kaveti6616 - 140 days 7 hours ago
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Well, Capcom makes a lot of promises, and some they keep, others they don't. For instance, they promised that they would make MH on PS3 exclusively a long time ago, but they didn't. And then they promised that all of their games would be multiplatform, which so far they've been doing. Lost Planet 2 will be on 3 platforms and all the 360 fanboys were touting it as being console exclusive to the 360, especially why dis. Now, if Capcom does decide to make a Monster Hunter on PS3, I would be willing to bet that they would make it on 360 as well.

Why? Because the game will sell more copies and Capcom will make more money. Yes, Monster Hunter might sell like crap on the 360, but facts are that the MT Frameworks 2.0 makes it very easy to produce a game on one platform and port it to another without loss of parity. So I assume, Capcom could probably port Monster Hunter 3 to 360 or to PS3 (whatever their lead platform will be) in very little time.

So, in conclusion, since Capcom doesn't have a proprietary engine to take full advantage of either console, it will probably make Monster Hunter 3 on a multiplatform engine and port it to 360, if it ever goes to PS3. I am very much intrigued with the Monster Hunter game, as much as an Sony gamer.
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MelaDarkwood - 140 days 6 hours ago
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I really hope it comes to the PS3. I don't own a Wii and I won't be owning one for a while. I don't have the money to just buy a Wii for one game. I already own a PS3, and MH would look amazing on it..... Not saying it won't be great on the Wii, but I don't have one. I'm holding out hope for Capcom's "never say never" now.... =(
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Omg_Armageddon - 139 days 17 hours ago
19 - N4G ftw as always...
nearly all Mh3 articles wouldn't reach this hype of degrees but MH3 with PS3 in title... well no surprise that most posting they want it. Actually all PS3 fans would love to have every great game out there.

Can't the wii enjoy some of it's small 3rd party exclusives? why would you want a port of a game made from the ground up for the wii. Why not ask for MH4? MH3 on wii is just about done, so now Capcom can announce a new one multiplat for HD consoles. Think about that.
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fatstarr - 139 days 16 hours ago
20 - i smell a re4 on gc
teest on the wii then if it does well port it to every system when they get motion controlls. lmfao
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