Monster Hunter G Coming to Nintendo Wii

By Adam Riley 24.12.2008 13

Monster Hunter G Coming to Nintendo Wii on Nintendo gaming news, videos and discussion

Capcom has now confirmed that in addition to Monster Hunter 3, it will be porting the PS2/PSP game 'Monster Hunter G' to Wii early next year. Famitsu magazine has revealed that the game is set for a Spring 2009 release in Japan and comes with two control schemes - the original from the PS2 or the revised PSP system. The game is currently at the 77% completion stage, will come with wide-screen support, six types of weapons and online content (although whether or not a fee will be required for this content is so far unknown).

Some small Monster Hunter 3 details were also revealed, with a new desert location unveiled, as well as a new rock monster. Apparently this is still only 40% complete, so chances are it may well be delayed to be a holiday 2009 game in Japan and perhaps this leaves room for a Monster Hunter 2G port as well during the Summer/Autumn period!

Do you think porting other Monster Hunter games to Wii is a good idea to build a userbase on the system? Or is it merely a cheap cash-in?

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JoshSL is offline. JoshSL 24.12.2008#1

It's an excuse for removing Monster Hunter 3 exclusitivity. D:

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Supa_hyped is offline. Supa_hyped 24.12.2008#2

is monster hunter 3 no longer a wii exclusive? on what other platforms will it appear?

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jesusraz is offline. jesusraz 24.12.2008#3

There's a rumour that Capcom will make a PSP version of MH3 at some point...but it's only a rumour, stemming from a Capcom Exec saying exclusivity wasn't yet assured.

I feel that sticking MHG and maybe even MHG2 is definitely a good way of trying to migrate the fan-base from PSP/PS2 onto Wii...

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meowthemouse is offline. meowthemouse 24.12.2008#4

[b]I feel that sticking MHG and maybe even MHG2 is definitely a good way of trying to migrate the fan-base from PSP/PS2 onto Wii...

exactly my thoughts Smilie

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C.B is offline. C.B 24.12.2008#5

Ive nvr played monster hunter b4 but it looks sweet

 
samus_boy is offline. samus_boy 24.12.2008#6

I wonder if this will be released outside of Japan. It could be a way to gauge the markets of Europe and NA for Monster Hunter 3 (as well as setting up a fan base, as you guys have already mentioned).

 
LKR000 is offline. LKR000 24.12.2008#7

Damn I really wanted more info on monster hunter 3 not a damn port >.<

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Darkflame is offline. Darkflame 24.12.2008#8

Makes sense, seeing as a lot of Wii owners have never played any game in the series.

Also more evidence the Wii in japan is now finaly the primary development platform.

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Hi is offline. Hi 24.12.2008#9

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Jump_button is offline. Jump_button 24.12.2008#10

testing the wather?

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RATGUOF is offline. RATGUOF 24.12.2008#11

Never played it... But it sounds like a cash-in... Still might consider trying it... or not.

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jb is offline. jb 25.12.2008#12

Makes sense, and would be a fairly decent indicator of how well the franchise can do, and build up the hype for the awesome-looking 3rd one!

Really hope both head out to the West, it's definitely getting a good following over here!

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Laurelin is offline. Laurelin 25.12.2008#13

I never played any Monster Hunter, but I would like to. Even a port. And maybe they putsome effort into it - it seems they do.
And since MH has a western approach to it's battle system and 3rd person... why not bringing it to the west? They would be stupid not to do so. It's a game that wouldn't feel out of friends among western games here...

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