
It also far surpassed the PS2 Monster Hunter entries, which were the last home console versions before the PSP titles boosted the franchise's popularity via its obvious local co-op capabilities. And it has the monthly fees there on top of that. It makes sense to put a Monster Hunter game on consoles after Tri on the Wii completely failed to garner much attentionSo, what are you smoking today? Monster Hunter 3, on Wii, is the second highest selling home console third party game in Japan across all platforms, right below Final Fantasy XIII. Assuming the Japanese can get over the fact it's on an American said: The whole thing works out perfectly for both parties. Coupled with the idea of linking MH's online fee with the XBL Gold Account is definitely a plan to make to boost XBL over there, and it means anyone who is subscriped to a gold membership, essentially gets to play MH for free.

And since it's an online game, the 360 definitely has the better infrustructure to support it. It makes sense to put a Monster Hunter game on consoles after Tri on the Wii completely failed to garner much attention.


Despite the fact Capcom have always seemed to lean towards the 360 in the past, so I doubt this was any kind of cash deal for a timed exclusive. "While I'm sure Microsoft had a hand in the plans, I'm awaiting comments like "omg, M$ paying for exclusives!1". Said: " It would not surprise me if Microsoft approached Capcom and commissioned them this game to get this on their system exclusively to not lose too much of its position in Japan.
