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PlayStation

Universal Studios And Gaming’s Monster Hit

This August, Monster Hunter Portable 3rd is invading Universal Studios Japan. Details are scant, but the USJ event kicks off this August, and there should be recreations of the game’s monsters.

May 22, 2011
PlayStation

PSP Games Coming To PS3 With HD Visuals, Extra Content

Sony today unveiled a new initiative whereby select PlayStation Portable titles will be ported to the PlayStation 3, with improvements made along the way to make the whole thing worthwhile.

February 9, 2011
In Real Life

Can Somebody Please Help This Lady Find Her Monsters?

This past weekend, collectible figurine event Wonder Festival was held in Chiba, Japan. Collectors and cosplayers gathered for the festivities. Voice actress Haruna Ikezawa was in attendance, and she ended up having a rotten time.

December 20, 2010
News

Capcom’s Quickest Hit… Ever?

Earlier this month, Monster Hunter Portable 3rd went on sale in Japan, and oodles and oodles of people bought it. The game is a smash, and Capcom says its the company’s fastest selling title ever.

December 18, 2010
News

This Cat Is Going Stealth, Metal Gear Stealth

Monster Hunter and Metal Gear collaborations didn’t end with Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. They’re just getting started.

December 9, 2010
In Real Life

Monster Hunter Juice Is Yellow

Japan’s biggest PSP franchise Monster Hunter Portable is getting a beverage for players to drink and think about hunting monsters. It is yellow.

December 8, 2010
In Real Life

For Idols, Even Twitter Following Is Scandalous

Yu Darvish, the half-Japanese half-Iranian pitcher for the Nippon-Ham Fighters, is a popular guy. He’s tall, handsome and a brilliant pitcher. And he’s being followed by Japan’s biggest voice actress.

December 7, 2010
News

Japan Devours Monstrous Amounts Of PSPs

Sony’s PSP handheld has recorded its biggest weekly hardware sales in Japan since its 2005 launch, thanks to a monster title from Capcom.

December 2, 2010
In Real Life

Is Pokemon Still Gaming’s Monster King?

From Godzilla to Gamera, Japan loves its monsters. Pokémon, or Pocket Monsters, is no exception. But Pokémon’s days as Japan’s reigning video game monster ruler could be over.

December 1, 2010
In Real Life

Watch Hundreds Of Japanese People Wait In Monster Lines

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Eagerly awaited PSP game Monster Hunter Portable 3rd went on sale in Japan earlier today. How was the launch? Madness.

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