– New beast: Brakidios
– Brakidios is the cover monster for the game
– Brakidios’ forehead and front legs have a special substance that explode after a set time
– New base of operations: Tanzia Harbor
– Tanzia is known as an oasis for sea goers
– Tanzia takes the place of MH3’s Rockrack City network mode hub
– Can play the game with just the slide pad and buttons
– Can also choose to use the touch screen for some commands
– Lower screen shows a “Target Camera” panel
– Can toggle this panel on/off
– On: L button (for camera reset) will make the camera turn to the large beast you’re fighting
– Off: L will act normally, move behind your character’s back
– Can keep the Target Camera on and still make the camera turn to your back by pressing L twice quickly
– Official site doesn’t mention slide pad attachment (most likely waiting for Nintendo announcement)
– New weapon designs and Kayanba
– Three quests playable at TGS
– Hardest quest has you battling Brakidios
– Play the game at TGS and receive a special bag
