Some new information regarding Monster Hunter G and Monster Hunter 3 has been transcribed from Famitsu.
MHG
– Cover is showing a hunter wearing Rathalos armor using Babel facing Azure Rathalos.
– Its basically a 100% port with no new content
– Wide screen support
– Support Classic Controller only (GC ?) and able to pick between traditional PS2 controls or PSP controls
– 6 Weapons: Big Sword, Small Sword & Shield, Lance, Hammer, Dual Sword and Light/Heavy bowguns
– Single and Network mode (Unknown if its pay-to-play)
– Includes features found in newer MH like sending items straight to item box (this is not included in MHG)
– 77% complete
– Spring release
MH3 Tri
– New area: Desert
? Will have areas/caves that are inaccessible to sunlight.
? Swordfish like monsters that attack in groups
? Huge ants (seen in TGS video)
– New monster: Volvolos
? Lives in the desert
? Will submerge in mud to protect from the intense heat (similar to Basarios/Gravios)
? Breathe by sticking its nose above the mud
? Will attack hunters that get close to it by a upward head thrust
? Able to shake harden mud from body to attack players
? Hunters get caught by the harden mud will be cover in mud. They are unable to attack and movement speed will be greatly decrease
? When angry, it will use its ‘bind voice’ ability which will result in hunters covering their ears
– Rathian
? New spitting fire move that will have a big area effect
? New move by using its talons to trap a hunter and bite them
? When stamina decreases, it will fall down during charge or there will be no fire when it is spitting
– Ragiakurusu
? Have different movement on land/sea
? Electric attack will stun players
? Will rest underwater to regenerate health
– Once underwater gauge runs up, health will decrease. Regenerate by getting above water or air bubbles.
– New feature: Action Point, basically its just a shortcut to mining, catching bugs etc by pressing A
– 40% complete
– 2009 release
Hey guys – Just wanted to take a minute to wish everyone a Happy Holiday! Happy birthday if you celebrate it in the next few days, too! This year has been absolutely great as far as the site goes and I appreciate everyone who reads up on the latest Nintendo happenings each day.
In terms of the schedule over the next couple of days, I plan on keeping things how they normally are. The bulk of (any) news will be posted at the usual times. Same goes for weekends. So nope – No break for me.
Once again, Happy Holidays everyone!
Activision apparently has another Guitar Hero title for the DS in development called Guitar Hero Modern Hits. The company has already released two titles for the portable in a short amount of time, so I’m assuming that this will be similar to the previous two with a different tracklist.
“This is a music and rhythm simulation game in which players can perform songs on a guitar. Players follow on-screen prompts to hit notes in-time with the music and are scored based on their accuracy. Some song lyrics contain references to violence, (e.g., “drop dead a bullet to my head”), alcohol (e.g., “turn the rich into wine” and “we stole and drank champagne”), and suggestive content (e.g., “if your body matches what your eyes can do”).” – ESRB description
“This is a side-scrolling action game in which players control a cartoon toaster as it traverses through colorful environments. Environments are filled with whimsical enemies such as aggressive fruit and vegetable creatures. Players can shoot pastries at enemies and must avoid getting hit by projectiles (e.g., bamboo spears, “durians,” and wooden poles) to advance.” – ESRB description
Dangerous fruit and vegetable creatures? Count me in!
Nintendo has announced that they will begin to distribute video content on the Wii in the coming months. The company is partnering with ad agency Dentsu Inc to provide users with cartoons and other unspecified programs. The service will begin in Japan early next year. There are plans to bring the video content distribution overseas later in 2009. More specific content that will up for distribution is expected to be revealed in the future.
Best games
1. Grand Theft Auto IV (98 — 360, 98 — PS3)
2. LittleBigPlanet (95 — PS3)
3. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (94 — PS3)
4. BioShock (94 — PS3) and Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 (94 — PS2)
5. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (93 — Wii) and Gears of War 2 (93 — 360)
6. Chrono Trigger (93 — DS) and Braid (93 — 360)
7. World of Goo (94 — Wii, 91 — PC / AVERAGE: 92.5)
8. Fallout 3 (93 — 360, 92 — PS3, 92 — PC / AVERAGE: 92) and Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Armor (92 — PC)
9. Rock Band 2 (92 — 360, 91 — PS3 / AVERAGE: 91.5)
10. God of War: Chains of Olympus (91 — PSP) and World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King (91 — PC)
Worst games
1. SPOGS Racing (18 — Wii) and Pong Toss: Frat Party Games (18 — Wii)
2. Beauty Factory (22 — PC)
3. Homie Rollerz (23 — DS)
4. Jumper: Griffin’s Story (28 — Wii) and Racing Team Manager (28 — PC)
5. Jumper: Griffin’s Story (29 — 360) and Game Party 2 (29 — Wii), Beat’n Groovy (29 — 360)
6. George and the Jungle and the Search for the Secret (30 — PS2), Woman’s Volleyball Championship (30 — PS2), Vampire Rain: Altered Species (30 — PS3), Ford Racing Off Road (30 — Wii) and Crazy Mouse (30 — 360),
7. Toy Shop (31 — DS) and Rapala Fishing Freanzy 2009 (31 — PS2)
8. Falling Stars (32 — PS2), Best of Tests DS (32 — PS2), Iron Man (32 — PC) and Code of Honor 2: Conspiracy Island (32 — PC)
9. Target: Terror (33 — Wii) and The Incredible Hulk (33 — PC)
10. Jackass: The Game (34 — PC) and King of Clubs (34 — Wii)
Yikes. Quite a number of Wii titles that weren’t too great this year.
Gamers who are avid followers of Hideo Kojima’s work have received an early Christmas present – the knowledge that the man is directing two new titles at the same time. The first title that will be revealed is more comparable to Kojima’s previous work, while the second title is being produced by Kojima Productions. Furthermore, Kojima Productions seems to be making the second title with the overseas market in mind. Sadly, no other details were divulged. No mention of a specific platforms for the games or specific gameplay details. Like was the case with Kojima’s most recent secret, I’m going to guess that these two titles will not end up on a Nintendo system. Then again, who knows!
In case you didn’t know, the DSi shop opened for business yesterday. Some of the software available really makes me wish that the DSi was already out in North America!
Monster Hunter 3 (Wii)
– New area: desert
– 40% complete
– new rock monster
Devil Survivor (DS)
– a 25 year old guy who is waiting for his sweetheart, and he’s an owner of some place
– another is a girl who is a vocalist for a town which has been quarantined or something
– a new devil: resemble a white hydra with medusa face, but blue roses at the tip of the tentacle
– if you can execute an additional attack move if you can strike the first hit on the weak point
7th Dragon (DS)
– Jpn release date: 5th Mar
– 5040 yen
– new job: Princess (support by singing?), skill = ninetail
– Princess & Knight have dual attack: Knight blade
– peorder special: a booklet
