Gadzooks, that's a lot of monsters.
High demand wagered for Saturday's Japan release.
Monster Hunter 3 Tri isn't even out yet, but Capcom is already bracing itself for massive sales figures.
So massive, they've already shipped 1 million copies of the game in Japan According to the publisher, that's the highest pre-release shipment for a third-party Wii game in Japan.
Considering the monstrous success of the series in Japan, its black Wii bundle and people already lining up to pick up the latest entry, maybe 1,000,000 copies shipped is conservative?
1. LEGEND MARIOID
31 Jul 2009, 21:57 BST
This series has always been popular in Japan hasn't it?
I'd like to see it come over here. Its been previewed by UK games magazines. Hopefully that suggests it is actually coming over to the EU (?)
2. Shantrix
31 Jul 2009, 21:58 BST
Wow this like capcom is really sure of themselves, I hope they actually will sell that number
.3. wiichamp425
31 Jul 2009, 21:58 BST
This game look awesome. I'm going to FIRST in line when it comes out.
Edit: So close...
4. AlexSays
31 Jul 2009, 21:59 BST
That's great and everything but Japan's MH3 sales don't matter at all.
5. KDR_11k
31 Jul 2009, 22:14 BST
I wonder if it's a good idea, MH wasn't big on consoles...
6. apocalypse217
31 Jul 2009, 22:25 BST
ive never played the series b4 but the screens sure look nice
7. Egg miester
31 Jul 2009, 22:34 BST
i am not shocked with how huge monster hunter is in japan. maybe this will help it get localized for na
8. Popyman
31 Jul 2009, 22:56 BST
I can't wait for it. Local co-op is going to be a blast!
9. Super Smash Bros. Fan1999
31 Jul 2009, 23:05 BST
This game will be awesome!
10. Machu
31 Jul 2009, 23:13 BST
Salivation ensues....
11. Pegasus
31 Jul 2009, 23:48 BST
It's not a matter of if but when we'll see Monster Hunter 3 here in the west. Capcom has already stated that it'll be released here.
12. buffalobob
01 Aug 2009, 00:13 BST
wow! I doubt it will sell as much as DQ9 <.< but that's a lot anyhoo..
13. BB Thrilla
01 Aug 2009, 00:29 BST
wonder when it comes out in the us?
14. beastman93
01 Aug 2009, 01:46 BST
I can't wait for it. Hopefully it does well in the West.
15. Koto
01 Aug 2009, 01:58 BST
i don't think 1 million will be enough...
16. Mickeymac
01 Aug 2009, 04:26 BST
I hope it sells well, simply because...well, if they only sell like, 10 units, that'd be a lot of money down the tube.
I might give this one a rent when it comes out in the States. I never liked the Monster Hunters series, but I'll admit, the sloppy controls played a rather part in hindering my enjoyment of them. Who knows, maybe the move to a new console might do this series some good, eh?
17. Objection_Blaster
01 Aug 2009, 04:41 BST
Hopefully its anticipated success in Japan will make CAPCOM speed up its release to other regions.
18. Man with a hat
01 Aug 2009, 19:13 BST
If this fails, levees going to break... i mean, if this game fails, God help us all.
19. jpfan1989
02 Aug 2009, 00:02 BST
I'm going to buy it even though I cant play disc games!
20. motang
02 Aug 2009, 00:22 BST
Wow...that's a lot of units, hopefully this will come stateside soon.
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