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The first set of official screenshots for The Last Story has been released, and considering it’s a Wii exclusive game, the game is looking incredible, matching Monster Hunter Tri as far as detail and art direction is concerned.
Mistwalker’s next RPG is still expected to release this year (in Japan, at least), and it’s sure to be one to look out for.
You can see The Last Story in motion with a gameplay video over here, and find out further details on the game via El33tonline’s previous coverage, before venturing on to see the rest of the screenshots:
Monster Hunter is probably the most well named game series out there. So often titles are unrelated to the gameplay (for example, Final Fantasy or Super Mario Bros.), but Capcom have stuck with a name that is simple and effective at conveying the core of the game. You are a hunter. And you hunt big monsters. They’re not quite balrogs and Grendels - they’re more like prehistoric beasts – but they’re big and vicious and your job is to take them down. Just like real hunting this requires meticulous preparation, the right equipment for the job, precision timing and a lot of patience.
Continue reading El33tonline’s review of Monster Hunter Tri Review.
Capcom’s full fiscal year 2009 financial results were released late last week, and as a result of a bare slate of new releases throughout the year, poor sales of its newer titles and release delays of major titles, profits fell 73 percent compared to the year previous, down to $23.6 million (¥2.2 billion).
Annual sales were also down 27 percent from last year, to $728.1 million (¥66.8 billion). Chief amongst the reasons for the slump in sales was the poor market performance of Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles on the Wii, and Bionic Commando and Dark Void on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Capcom has announced that a new Monster Hunter skin will be available for Lost Planet 2 later this month.
The Rathalos Armour from Monster Hunter was revealed a few weeks ago, but unfortunately at that time it was to be an exclusive PS3 for Japan. However, after Monster Hunter fans made their excitement about the new skin known Capcom decided to make the skin available for download in western territories too.
Despite a 46% drop in sales, Ubisoft’s Splinter Cell: Conviction has managed to hold onto the top spot on Chart Track’s UK Software Sales Chart this past week, while the publisher’s other chart dominating game, Just Dance (sales down 31%), remains at No. 2.
Monster Hunter Tri invaded North American shelves yesterday and Capcom has released a suitably impressive trailer to celebrate.
Fear not fellow Monster Hunters because the game will release in Europe and South Africa later this week, on the 23rd of April. Check out screenshots and trailers from the game, plus a whole lot of exciting information for Monster Hunter Tri over here and watch out for El33tonline’s review soon.
And in case you needed any more motivation to buy this game, or just because you want to, you can indulge in the masterfully created trailer below.
Nintendo has launched the new Classic Controller Pro across America. The new Wii game controller is available in black or white for $19.99.
The Classic Controller Pro features “two rows of shoulder buttons and ergonomically designed grips” and plugs directly into the Wii Remote. The new controller is compatible with over 460 Wii, WiiWare and Virtual Console games.
Update Nintendo has since announced that Jam with the Band has been postponed internationally and will now be released in South Africa later this year. End of Update
So far this year’s gaming calendar has been jam packed, and according to Core Gaming, distributors of Nintendo in South Africa, things look set to become even hotter for Wii and DS gamers!
At the recent launch of the DSi XL in South Africa last week, Core Gaming revealed a few of the titles that we can expect to see hitting shelves across South Africa in the very near future. And rest assured there are some pretty big names among the line-up including the highly anticipated Super Mario Galaxy 2, Monster Hunter Tri and Metroid: Other M as well as a few surprises in the form of Sin & Punishment 2 and Jam with the Band.
After North America had its turn to receive a slew of release dates for a bunch of highly anticipated Nintendo games, now it’s Europe’s turn to find out when those selfsame games will find their ways into stores across the region.
Without further ado, let’s get right to it:
Capcom recently revealed a whole host of new information and details regarding the North American release of its upcoming Monster Hunter Tri, including the launch date, pre-order incentives, demo access and online multiplayer accessibility, all wrapped up in a batch of new screenshots
Capcom has released a new cinematic trailer for Monster Hunter Tri, showing off some incredible gameplay footage and proving to the non-believers among us how epic this game is going to be.
The publisher says it best: “Go hunting huge and fantastic monsters in rich and varied environments. All the while improving your gear, from simple items you take with you, to your trusty sword, or your entire set of armor. Better still, you can bring your friends with you thanks to our online system.”
Watch the new trailer below and keep a close eye out for new monsters, weapons, armor and areas.
Capcom has reported a 866% year over year increase in net profits for the nine months leading up to December 31st 2009, making up the first three quarters of its current fiscal year, resulting in ¥1.73 billion ($19.13 million) in net profits for the period, as net sales increased by 5% to ¥49.98 billion ($553.7 million).
Capcom and Nintendo of America have teamed up to bring Monster Hunter fans a new bundle to look forward to. Monster Hunter Tri will be available bundled with the anticipated new Classic Controller Pro for the Wii across North America this April for $59.99.
The Classic Controller Pro, which plugs directly into the Wii Remote, features a more traditional control configuration, including a second row of shoulder buttons and ergonomic grips. Until now it was only available in Japan.
Capcom has let the word out that Monster Hunter Tri for Wii, the latest entry to the epically successful Monster Hunter series of games, will be releasing in both North America and Europe in early 2010.
After shipping one million units for its release in Japan on August 1st, Westerners will be able to get their hands on the game which features some stunning-looking visuals, not only for a release on the Wii, but coming close to rivalling similar action RPG experiences on the PS3 and Xbox 360 (check out the latest Japanese trailer for Monster Hunter Tri to see for yourself).
The amazing environments form the backdrop for your monster hunting travels, exploring the landscape that contains a living, breathing ecosystem, “where man co-exists with fantastic beasts that roam both the land and the sea.” Sounds magical.
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