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The PSP Needs More Than Monster Hunter

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]

12:00 AM on Wed Jul 2 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
320 views, 3 comments

Latest by SupaPhly: i'm sure crisis core helped a lot too more »

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Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G Ships Over 2 Million

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]

6:40 AM on Thu Apr 24 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
1,727 views, 40 comments

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Portable Gamer Meet Up Places...

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]

1:00 AM on Tue Apr 15 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
1,891 views, 31 comments

Latest by zerojad: I tried once to make the downloads for MHP2nd, but no efforts...Maybe i was a little to far... more »

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Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G Shifts 1.5 Million Copies

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]

6:40 AM on Tue Apr 8 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
2,525 views, 54 comments

oddities

Capcom Monster Hunter Monster PSP Holder

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]

5:00 AM on Thu Apr 3 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
2,038 views, 23 comments

Latest by Grimspoon: I think this thing is great. Sure, it looks kinda wonky but I bet it makes playing the PSP 10x more comfortable. I'm a depressed gamer who likes to sit and play RPGs alone in the dark, so you know more »

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Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G Sold Over 650,000

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]

1:00 AM on Mon Mar 31 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
4,022 views, 122 comments

Latest by Dir_en_grey: @Dir_en_grey: Opps, didn't make it clear, 2nd G is at over 1 Million in 6 days, 2nd is now at roughly 1,660,000. more »

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Many People Buy Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G

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]

1:00 AM on Thu Mar 27 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
3,664 views, 50 comments

Latest by n/a: when is monster hunter portable 2nd g leaving japan and coming to america more »

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Finally, An Overpriced Monster Hunter Case For Fashion Forward Monster Hunter Fans

Porter's line up of high priced things into which one can stuff a PSP continues, courtesy of the PS Pictogram Monster Hunter Portable 2nd Generation case. In a rare cross promotion that's actually video game related, the case comes covered in Monster Hunter imagery, bringing the PSP's most popular game series to the outside of the portable. Want one? You'll need 11800 yen (about $119 US) and you'll have to put your reservation in by April 4. Sending us photos of your dandy adventures while expensively accessorized will not be frowned upon.

PS Pictogram × Monster Hunter Portable 2nd Generation × PORTER [PlayStation.jp]

7:40 PM on Fri Mar 21 2008
By Michael McWhertor
2,389 views, 20 comments

Latest by j.m.ratkos: surprisingly, these were sold out the day that kotaku posted the information on them. so, evidently there are quite a few people with a little extra coin to burn. more »

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New Monster Hunter PSP

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.

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4:00 AM on Wed Jan 16 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
6,666 views, 49 comments

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Monster Hunter Event for Street Hobos

If you really love a game, you often want to find others who share your love. You know, so you can play together, talk about the game and have good times. That's precisely what two Akihabara gamers did when they set up a make-shift Monster Hunter Portable 2nd in front of a construction site. The name of this event? Monster Hunter Portable 2nd Street Real Meeting Place. That meeting consisted of a vinyl tarp. Akiba Blog happened upon this even at 5pm, but doesn't know when it started. By 6pm, it was finished. Our memory of it will never end!
Monster Hunter Event [Akiba Blog]

5:00 AM on Mon Nov 26 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
2,845 views, 20 comments

Latest by rhugghed: @Dakkonfire: It's probably because of the VERY steep learning curve. MHF2 for the PSP is my first MH game and it took me a large amount of time before I got accustomed to it. Now, I can't let go of more »

korea

Capcom Entices Koreans With Costume Jewelry

Figure giveaways are great, sure, but jewelry giveaways are pure class. The first first 10,000 customers who pick up Monster Hunter Portable 2nd in Korea will get limited figurines as well as a bracelet. It even comes in a box! The game was a massive hit in Japan, selling over a gazillion copies in an hour or something. (Actually, it has moved over a mil to date.) The game is getting retitled as Monster Hunter Freedom 2 for its Western release. Hope Capcom's bringing bracelets. Brian Ashcraft More »

3:00 AM on Thu Apr 5 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
671 views, 7 comments

Latest by ChrowX: I don't think Monster Hunter is going to make as big a bang in the states. We'll be lucky if there's any promotional swag at all. Face it, Capcom has pretty much slaughtered the series. With even half the promotion they more »

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Monster Hunter Portable 2nd: First PSP Million Shipper (Seller Next?)

On launch day, Monster Hunter Portable 2nd moved over a half a million copies. The game, a smash! Capcom announced that it has shipped a million copies by March 6. It's expected to be the first million seller domestically. And like that, MH2nd breathes new life into the PSP. Wonder if future A-list titles for the PSP will follow? Brian Ashcraft More »

2:00 AM on Tue Mar 6 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
5,150 views, 26 comments

business

Japan's Top Selling Soft: Monster Hunter Takes All

Japanese game site Eg has the the country's software sales data (via Media Crate) for the week of February 19th to February 25th. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd did better than originally thought. Way better. Brian Ashcraft More »

5:00 AM on Thu Mar 1 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
2,001 views, 30 comments

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Monster Hunter Monster Hit, Sells Half A Million

Know: 50,000 games sold on day one is not a smash hit. 500,000 games sold is. Capcom's Monster Hunter Portable 2nd for the PSP did monster business on launch day, moving half a million copies according to early reports (which may overshoot or low-ball the sales figures). Quick inventory of recent portable games with first day sales of 300,000 plus: More »

1:00 AM on Mon Feb 26 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
4,086 views, 23 comments

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Monster Hunter Portable 2nd Scares Up Business

Not all Japanese gamers may know Crackdown (retitled "Riot Act" here) is hitting today, but I am willing to bet dollars for donuts that most are aware Monster Hunter Portable 2nd drops. Just look at those game boxes! And at those special champagne Monster Hunter bundled PSPs!! And you know what, those boxes are probably empty. More »

7:00 AM on Thu Feb 22 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
2,066 views, 13 comments

kotaku magu

Kotaku Magu: This Week's Famitsu Scores [Updated]

For the unfamiliar, Japanese game mag Famitsu has four editors rate each game from 1-10 with "10" being the best. Let's dive on in. This week's games are: More »

4:00 AM on Fri Feb 16 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
630 views, 22 comments

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Monster Hunter 2 To Make Monster Money In Japan

Don't count the PSP out just yet. Capcom is reporting that pre-orders for Monster Hunter Portable 2nd have already cleared the 400,000 watermark. The prequel moved 500,000 copies, making it the most successful PSP game in Japan, and the sequel looks jet-set to surpass that. Game drops February 22nd to big sales and big crowds. Brian Ashcraft More »

11:22 AM on Wed Jan 17 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
1,040 views, 9 comments