Kotaku: monster hunter portable 2nd g

Sony Japan Launches New PSP Bundles (It's Monster Hunter Time)

Luke Plunkett — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:00:00 MDT

Sony Japan just announced a couple of new PSP bundles, which combine the latest model of the handheld with a copy of Monster Hunter.

Specifically, it's a copy of Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, and the PSP is one of the newer PSP-3000 units (sorry, too early for the PSPgo). The bundle will be offered in two colours, red and blue, which Sony says is "to match the image of the notorious monsters 'Teostra' and 'Lunastra' from the game".

They'll go on sale on July 23, and will cost ¥21,000 (USD$220).

The PSP Needs More Than Monster Hunter

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G is a huge game in Japan. That title alone has energized the PSP and pushed sales to the top of the chart. In the recent Famitsu, industry pundits gather around to look at the first half of the year. Among the topics covered is of course Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G and why it's popular and what it means for the PSP. Insights abounds, but the pick of the litter is from Japanese game journo Kiyoshi Shin:

The Pokémon generation has shifted over to 2nd G, and you could see this as a shift in the Nintendo DS's audience, too... If it keeps relying on a single game, then the PSP's popularity could be a very temporary thing. Sony Computer Entertainment needs to keep actively backing up its third-party developers; I hope to see that in motion at E3 this month.

Sony does need to parlay MHP2ndG into other big third party games as well if the PSP is going to have real legs.

Japan's Game Industry Looks Back At 2008 So Far [1Up] [Pic]

Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G Ships Over 2 Million

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:40:30 MDT

Capcom is rolling in money — Monster Hunter money. The most recent iteration in the PSP franchise Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G has shipped over two million copies in Japan. Wowzers! The game just went on sale March 27th and has really helped power the crap outta PSP sales.
Monster Sales [Famitsu]

Portable Gamer Meet Up Places...

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:00:59 MDT

Where do Hong Kong gamers go when they want to play some Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G? McDonald's. With burger, fries and WiFi, it's got all you need for a MH meet-up. It's such a popular gamer destination that Hong Kong game mag Gamestation lists all the 24-hour McDonald's in the city for Monster Hunting. According to Spencer at game blog Siliconera:

I don't frequent McDonalds, but I have noticed groups of PSP owners huddled into a booth when I stopped in once for a late night snack. I wasn't aware that this was common in Hong Kong.

The folks in Hong Kong can't be alone. Anyone else know of other WiFi portable gaming hangouts?
Monster Hunter Paradise [Siliconera]

Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G Shifts 1.5 Million Copies

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:40:13 MDT

Japan. Loves. Monster Hunter. The latest iteration in the franchise, PSP title Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G has shipped 1.5 million copies since going on sale March 27th. Yep, that's 1.5 million copies in the last two weeks. In-cre-di-ble. Monster Hunter? More like, Monster Hit.
MHP2ndG Scores Big [Dengeki Online]

Capcom Monster Hunter Monster PSP Holder

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:00:37 MDT

Get a grip! Peripheral maker MSY has released out this officially Capcom licensed, enormous steering wheel peripheral thing called the "MONSTER HUNTER GRIP." It's for the PSP Slim & Lite and totally defeats the purpose of both the "slim" and the "lite" part. We guess it's to make it easier to hold onto your PSP during hour after hour of Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G play. It'll also make it easier for you to look like a goober.
Monster Hunter Thingy [Game Watch via Gay Gamer]

Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G Sold Over 650,000

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:00:00 MDT

According to early sales figures, Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G did monster business, selling over 670,000 copies in Japan at launch. That means the sequel out sold the original Monster Hunter Portable, which moved 512,000 copies at launch (497,000 individual copies, plus 15,000 bundles). The breakdown this time around is apparently 652,000 copies of the game and 17,000 PSP game bundles. We'll get official sales data later in the week, but with MHP 2nd G sold out at pretty much every store I've been to, willing to bet these early numbers are pretty accurate.
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G [Sinobi Kore Enmachou] [Pic]

Many People Buy Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:00:00 MDT

This morning, PSP title Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G went on sale in Japan. Around Tokyo, folks lined up early to purchase the eagerly awaited sequel. (Japan certainly loves lining up!) At the Bic Camera in Ikebukuro, there was already over 200 people in line by 9:30am. In Yurakucho, 200 people also lined up in front of the Bic Camera. Something like 400 people waited at the Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara, while at the Yodobashi Camera in Shinjuku, a whopping 600 folks waited patiently to snag MHP 2ndG. Keep in mind that a Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G PSP bundle also went on sale, meaning that it wasn't only Capcom who had a big sales day.
Monster Hunter on Sale [Famitsu]

New Monster Hunter PSP

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:00:34 MST

The last Monster Hunter PSP portable pack was so successful that Capcom decided, heck, let's do it again! On March 27th, the ¥25,800 (US $243) bundle goes on sale. It includes a strap, pouch, Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G software and a MH PSP. Looks pretty nice, we guess, and it should sell truck loads in Japan. The front isn't so exciting, however. That's okay. Anwyay, take a look for yourself after the jump.

Monster Hunter Pack [Game Watch Impress]