Nintendo

When The Rockstar Met The Nintendo Fanboy

Fanboys are awful. They can make innocent conversations uncomfortable. Just ask Japanese rocker T.M. Revolution. He is one of Japan’s most recognisable singers. He’s also the proud owner of a new PS Vita.


December 14, 2011
Nintendo

The 3DS Had Its Biggest Week In Japan Ever

During the Nintendo 3DS’s launch week, the portable sold 371,326 units in Japan. When Nintendo slashed the priced, the portable sold 214,821 units in Japan. What about when Monster Hunter 3G was released?


December 13, 2011
Nintendo

Silly Cosplay, Schoolgirls, And A Fake Monster

Over the weekend, Monster Hunter 3G launched in Japan. Sister site Kotaku Japan was on hand for the festivities in Shinjuku.


November 30, 2011
Nintendo

This Game Demo Will Self-Destruct

Starting today, Japanese gamers can download the Monster Hunter 3G demo to their Nintendo 3DS handhelds. Demos aren’t a new thing, and they give players a taste of the final product. Monster Hunter 3G does that, too. The taste, however, doesn’t last forever.


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Japan’s Popular Monster Game Momentarily Forgets The 3DS

Monster Hunter conquered Japan on the PSP. Monster Hunter 3G is coming to the 3DS. For a brief second, the game totally forgot that.


October 22, 2011
Nintendo

3DS Monster Hunter Trailer Has Some Bite To It

Here’s a new trailer for Monster Hunter Tri 3G, which shows off some intense battles with the wide variety of monsters you will face. The trailer starts off calmly, showing some exploration and cut-scenes, but quickly comes to life with soaring music and high-action combat sequences.


October 21, 2011
Nintendo

What To Expect From Nintendo

Today, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata will be speaking to gamers in a pre-recorded presentation called “Nintendo Direct”. According to Iwata, there’ll be information about Mario Kart 7‘s wireless functionality as well as a new Monster Hunter 3G footage. @Nintendo]


October 18, 2011
Nintendo

3DS Monster Hunter Won’t Have Online

One of the things that impressed me most about the 3DS was its online. With the 3DS, Nintendo has delivered a solid online experience — an experience that will be M.I.A. for Monster Hunter 3G.


September 16, 2011
Nintendo

Japan’s Biggest Game Getting A Big Change

For years, Monster Hunter has primarily been a PlayStation Portable game. With Monster Hunter 3G for the Nintendo 3DS, that’s going to change.