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God Eaters Reminds Us of Monster Hunter
In Capcom's Monster Hunter franchise, you hunt monsters. In the newly announced God Eaters from Namco Bandai, you hunt monsters. More »
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Comment by Archaotic: As long as the controls are decent, I'll give it a try. The shitty controls have always been the... 21 Responses | Other threads
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Let's Compare Monster Hunter Monster Sizes!
LET'S. This picture is not just a snazzy piece of art; it's also a size comparison chart, letting you size up the beasts of Monster Hunter and see which is the biggest. As you can see, some are big, some are small. More »
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Comment by Gaucho85: I tried the demo of the newest one on the psp... I really liked the idea, the games seems like... 18 Responses | Other threads
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Sony Japan Launches New PSP Bundles (It's Monster Hunter Time)
Sony Japan just announced a couple of new PSP bundles, which combine the latest model of the handheld with a copy of Monster Hunter. More »
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China's Take On Monster Hunter
What better way than to pay Capcom a compliment for its hugely popular Monster Hunter franchise than ripping it off? More » -
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There Is A New Monster Hunter 3/Tri Clip to Watch
With Monster Hunter 3 (-tri) coming out this August, Capcom has released a new trailer for the game to get folks excited about hacking and slashing with their Wii Remote. More »
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Comment by Superspecs: I played monster hunter on the psp and couldnt understand what all the fuss was about. The controls are atrocious... 13 Responses | Other threads
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Monster Hunter 3 (tri-) Dated For Japan
Action game Monster Hunter 3 (tri-) has a release date. The Capcom developed Wii game will be out in Japan on August 1 with a Limited Edition bundle. More »
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Comment by Devil Azite: Seven Force!: I can't really tell from that scan, but is Tri slated to be P2P like MHG? 4 Responses | Other threads
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Look! Japanese Kids Dressed Up Like Monster Hunter
The spring Dream Party, the twice annual nerd gathering, was recently held in Tokyo. The event primarily shows off games, anime and figurines. But like most of these events, there's bonus cosplaying. More »
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Comment by 大漢中: Male Kirin, female Kirin, male Dodobrango, female Khezu, male Khezu. 12 Responses | Other threads
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Capcom Sticking By UMD, For Better Or Worse
The writing is on the wall for the poor old UMD. First Patapon 2 goes download-only, then Fate/Unlimited Codes, then we hear another rumour of a UMD-less PlayStation Portable. But it's not dead yet! More »
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Comment by TearsandScreams: I just don't understand why UMD would have to die...it's like killing off the DS cartridge because we don't use... 16 Responses | Other threads
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How To Take Upskirts In Monster Hunter Frontier
A recent issue of Fontier Tsushin, the official Monster Hunter Frontier magazine from Famitsu publisher Enterbrain, has some helpful advice. More »
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Comment by D Mitsuki : Gotta have guts kid!: I just died a little inside :( What if I become a Otaku like "Only 2D girls for me! Or 3D virtual... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Monster Hunter Takes Over Fake Evening News
Capcom's Monster Hunter series is huge in Japan, but not in the West. This faux news broadcast is very heavy on PR spin, but does explain the whole phenomenon. Or at least tries to. More »
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Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: They act like MHF2 isn't already out in the West, and MHFU is something completely different. Also, doesn't this remind you... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Monster Hunter Hungers For New Currency, Sets Sights On Europe
For those not aware, Monster Hunter is big. Well, big in Japan. Outside of the Japan, it's not so big. Which is something Capcom are looking at addressing. More »
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Comment by King of Fun UK: You know, if they could ditch the monotonous gameplay, I'd be all for it. Seriously, I have no idea how Monster... 18 Responses | Other threads
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How Many Is Three Million Copies Of Monster Hunter?
Over three million copies of PSP title Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G have been shipped. Three million is a lot! But, let's face it, that figure is on the abstract side. More »
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Comment by Trygle12 is FREE!... and waiting for Disgaea 2: Lovely, now if only 3 of those people lived within driving distance of my home. Why can't we have online... 10 Responses | Other threads
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The Difference Between Pokemon And Monster Hunter
Pokémon and Monster Hunter are both wildly popular franchises. The games are often compared, and they do share things in common. More »
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Comment by Leonharfs: That, and pokemon tend to be cute with puns for names. Monster Hunter is usually dragonish... and violent 9 Responses | Other threads
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Subscription Gaming Comes To The Wii
Haven't you heard? It's Monster Hunter's fifth birthday. Happy birthday, Monster Hunter! To celebrate, you can become the first Wii game to charge a hefty monthly subscription fee, ala World of Warcraft. More » -
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Closer Look At Monster Hunter CG Art Book
To mark the 5 year anniversary of Monster Hunter, Capcom has released Monster Hunter CG Art Works, a book about, well, the CG art in MH. More »
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Comment by Grisaille: Flip it, Ninja!: I'm waaaaaaaaaay to OCD to get into this game. I would never sleep. Pokemon was a very important life lesson. 5 Responses | Other threads
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Monster Hunter In Sweet Bread Loaf Form
Time to celebrate. It's been almost five years since the first Monster Hunter action role-playing-game launched on the PlayStation 2 in Japan. What better way to celebrate than with cake. More »
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Comment by Go Go Gadget: Gizmo: All I remember about Monster Hunter is that God awful anime when I was a kid. Or was that... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Capcom Making Another PSP Monster Hunter Game (Durr)
Action role-playing-game Monster Hunter sell extremely well in Japan. Dead Rising designer Keiji Inafune mentions new PSP MH in the upcoming issue of Famitsu. More »
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Comment by SinfulKnight: Gawd MH need a 360 release. Stop dicking around with Hand Helds and Move onto Next Gen Already. 12 Responses | Other threads
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Capcom Want People Outside Japan To Love Monster Hunter, Too
You may know/love Capcom for Street Fighter & Resident Evil, but in Japan, their #1 source of income is Monster Hunter. Being big in Japan, then, Capcom would like to see it big elsewhere. More »
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Comment by Theoutlet: Capcom, here's your first step to get me to purchase it: release it on the PS360. 9 Responses | Other threads
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Monster Hunter 3 (tri-) Dated... Sorta
Wii title Monster Hunter 3 (tri-) has been dated. The game will be released "this summer" in Japan. Capcom's only provided a release window and has yet to release its pricing. More »
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Comment by cinnical: i swear... if they put one of these out for the ps3........jesus...god help us all. 11 Responses | Other threads
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Monster Hunter Titles Ship 3 Million
Capcom's Monster Hunter continues to post monster sales. Monster Hunter Freedom 2G and budget title Monster Hunter Freedom 2G PSP the Best have shipped 3 million units combined in Japan. More »
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Comment by Alchemistmerlin: How can such a crappy game series be so popular? It's like the Halo of Japan or something. 8 Responses | Other threads
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Why Monster Hunter Is So Damn Popular In Japan
Capcom's Monster Hunter franchise is huge in Japan. Outside Japan? Not so huge. There must be reasons for that. There are, apparently. More »
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Comment by Witzbold: Cultural differences along with one side prefering instant gratification is a huge issue. 20 Responses | Other threads
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Capcom Announces Monster Hunter G Wii
In the upcoming issue of Japanese game mag Famitsu, Capcom reveals another Monster Hunter Wii title, Monster Hunter G. More »
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Comment by LostChild: I really hope Capcom come to their senses and release a Monster Hunter game for the PS3 and 360 sometime... 20 Responses | Other threads
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Classic Controller For Wii Monster Hunter 3
For those who actually like pressing buttons (hello!), Capcom's Wii title Monster Hunter 3 (tri) can use the console's Classic Controller. This of course will keep the controls in line with the previous entries in the MH franchise. The game will feature a split screen mode as well for simultaneous co-op play. Make that, simultaneous offline co-op play.
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Comment by Witzbold: Thank fucking god. Now with that out of the way and answered Im curious as to see how they will address... 10 Responses | Other threads
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sony
Third Party Devs Releasing Fewer PSP Titles
While the PSP continues to sell well in Japan, game site EDGE has a piece up on third party devs leaving the PSP platform. From the piece: More »
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Comment by Ken: I own my PSP for lots of great games and with a Persona, FF, and Parasite Eve (and a KH... 4 Responses | Other threads
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New Sengoku Basara For PSP
Who loves you, PSP? Capcom does! While Monster Hunter already selling oodles of PSPs, the company continues to show its support with hack-and-slash title Sengoku Basara Battle Heroes for the Sony portable. The game features 2-on-2 battle and will also support up to 4-players via the ad hoc wireless mode. Game drops in Japan next spring. More »
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Comment by nitromic: Hope they bring this stateside. Don't be losers like that Capcom! 1 Responses | Other threads
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Holiday With The Monster Hunter Dev Team!
Love Monster Hunter more than life itself? Probably not, as you're probably not a Japanese PSP owner, but on the off chance that you are, boy is this your lucky day. Capcom are getting into the business of travel. And not just any travel, guided tours, with your guides being none other than the Monster Hunter dev team. On offer is a two-night, three-day trip to Okinawa, which will set you back $1500. Expensive for such a short trip, but remember, you're not only getting the chance to explore the island with your development idols, you're getting the chance to steal their shampoo. More »
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Comment by Superlocke: ohh I just looked online.. looks interesting, which version is generally considered the best? Aside from 2G which appears to... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Over Ten Million PSPs Sold, Top Five Games Are...
Total PSP hardware and software sales figures for Japan have been announced. The console itself has shifted over ten million units in the period from December 12, 2004 and August 24, 2008. Software sales-wise, Capcom's Monster Hunter juggernaut is leading the charge. Here's the totals for the top selling PSP games so far in Japan:
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Comment by Jaziek: @denki: learning to use the collision system to your advantage is just part of the game though, knowing that you cant... 3 Responses | Other threads
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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: More » -
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Monster Hunter Portable Makes Japanese Players Comfortable
Our favorite source for gaming news, the Wall Street Journal, has a piece up that examines how and why Monster Hunter Portable is so damn popular in Japan. That game has totally energized the PSP, breathing all kinds of new life into it and opening the platform to a wider audience. From the WSJ: More »
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Comment by Atheist Jew: @ChemicalWedding: You know what, tho? Kotaku is a blog on the internet and the Wall Street Journal is a printed... more » | Other threads
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Sega Wants Some Of That Monster Hunter Money For Phantasy Star Portable
When Sega announced Phantasy Star Portable for PSP, it seemed like a good fit. The PSP is doing extremely well for itself in Japan currently, and with Phantasy Star Online servers shutting down left and right, a move to a hot platform certainly can't hurt. With Monster Hunter Portable G 2nd for the PSP moving some 2 million copies in Japan, more group beast slaying and item finding over a wireless connection will almost certainly be welcomed by the Japanese gamer. More »
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Comment by Revenge_of_Nekojin: @dynendal: Monster Hunter is nothing like PSO/PSU beyond the fact that several people can play together online. more » | Other threads
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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. More »
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Comment by Dir_en_grey: @Kyle81: Everytime I goto a game store I always look to see if they stocked Monster Hunter 2 for PSP.... more » | Other threads
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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. More »
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Comment by 黒天使: @Witzbold: hey Witz , I'm with ya aboutthe whole MH going to Wii fiasco , a little part of me... more » | Other threads
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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. More »
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Comment by Grimspoon: I think this thing is great. Sure, it looks kinda wonky but I bet it makes playing the PSP... more » | Other threads
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Monster Hunter's Sold 6.3 Million Copies
Capcom have just announced that they've sold 6.3 million Monster Hunter games. Yeah, you can say that's tempered somewhat by the fact the series has appeared across three platforms (soon to be four, when Monster Hunter 3 launches on Wii), but you can also say that the lion's share of those sales have been in Japan. Which makes the number a lot more impressive. Should be more impressive still in the coming years, with Capcom taking the time to suggest it will (and this is very unlike Capcom) be appearing on more platforms to come:We believe that by bringing the Monster Hunter series to multiple platforms, it will help the franchise reach an even greater number of users eager for its unique gameplay.
Monster Hunter 360, then? Or DS? Oh come on, as if you'd actually be surprised. More »
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Comment by Revenge_of_Nekojin: I don't see why everyone says MH2 was so difficult. I did everything you could do offline, and while it... more » | Other threads
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Monster Hunter Could Be Big In The West (Maybe)
Monster Hunter is big in Japan. Not in the joking way, either, it's seriously big in Japan. But it's big only in Japan, nowhere else. Why is that? You love killing giant monsters with a SWORD IN THE FACE, don't you? Maybe the problem is that the series just hasn't been advertised well enough in the West, something Capcom aren't just aawre of, they may actually do something about:We think that with some serious outreach and marketing muscle that we can make this series almost as big here in North America as it is in Japan.
Remember, "almost as big" in Monster Hunter terms is still freakin' huge. More »
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Comment by eastx: I'm talking about soloing the G-rank enemies, and unless you have a really good weapon, it can take forever. Obviously... more » | Other threads
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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. More »
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Comment by j.m.ratkos: surprisingly, these were sold out the day that kotaku posted the information on them. so, evidently there are quite a... more » | Other threads
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Imbibe Monster Hunter Energy
Drink up! This March, Capcom's got the Monster Hunter Portable 2nd energy drinks. Dubbed "Monster Hunter Drink" (clever!), the beverage will be manufactured by Hino Pharmaceutical. Ingredients include royal jelly, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Caffeine and Niacin. Mmm, Niacin. More »
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Comment by xMaverick: Hahahahahaha! They should dub this drink "PowerJuice" Which is made from Catalyst and Rare Steak. For INFINITE AMOUNTS OF STAMINA! . .. ... Yeah I'll stop :( *sits... more » | Other threads
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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. More »
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Comment by essko: DAMNIT! oh well crisis core edition is good too, i can still play monster hunter on it ^.^;; (should have... more » | Other threads
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Nintendo, Capcom Steal Japanese Gamers' Hearts, Minds, Money
Weekly Famitsu magazine asked hundreds of gamers and dozens of video game retailers to sum up the year in gaming in Japan—and the results aren't too surprising. As the Nintendo DS and Wii continue to dominate sales charts, the collective consciousness pointed to publisher and hardware manufacturer Nintendo as the standout company of the year. It also took first place in developer mindshare, with Nintendo exec Shigeru Miyamoto topping the list of industry figures putting on the "best showing" this year. He bested prolific (and financially underperforming) Mistwalker creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, who took second. More »
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Comment by Torgen got his apology faceplate but not his fixed GH3 disc: @theprof00: Then what category does DDR fall into? Because there are some hardcore DDR players. Hell, I can AA Brilliant... more » | Other threads
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RE: Outbreak, Monster Hunter Going Offline
Capcom announced just before the weekend that two of its online-enabled PlayStation 2 titles, Resident Evil: Outbreak and Monster Hunter, will close their online doors forever on December 31, 2007. The official Capcom blogs point fingers at the company currently performing hosting duties for each game, who are exiting the PlayStation 2 biz altogether. Sorry, kids, but this one is final. There is no hope for a revival. At the very least, those without New Year's Eve plans now have something to do. A sad, sad silver lining. More »
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Comment by BLiNk: It was File #2 that was shut down a little while back, sad to see the original finally go, RE:Outbreak will... more » | Other threads
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