Monster Hunter Portable 2nd gets a strong start in Japan |
Ó
Over at the Land of the Rising Sun, Capcom's latest PSP title comes into the scene with an encouraging amount of fanfare from the eager Japanese audience. On its release day, many of the stores which participated in the simultaneous release of the game were practically mobbed as people lined up to get copies of the game.
Over at Shinjuku, the main branch of the popular retailer Yodobashi Camera opened its doors for business that day around 10 a.m., only to find more than 140 people gathered in front of the store, and each one waiting for his turn to either purchase a copy of Monster Hunter Portable 2, or get one of those bundles which include the new Champagne Gold PSP. Some fans have even reportedly lined up as early as 5:30 a.m. just to make the purchase.
Meanwhile, the Akiba branch of Yodobashi Camera also opened to a similar sight, as more than 70 people gathered for the game's release. Some have even lined up as early as 6 a.m. Because of this branch's proximity to the local train station, though, security guards had to manage the line as the crowd was starting to obstruct the way for people who needed to catch their train. The store is also reported to have prepared 110 units of the Champagne Gold PSP bundles, but at all these were almost sold out, a mere 40 minutes after they started selling them. On top of the game itself though, others have also immediately started purchasing copies of the MoHan Rookie's Guide and accessory sets, while some headed for the in-store PlayStation Spot to immediately download additional quests.
However, Shinjuku's Bic Camera takes the cake with a whopping 200 people who turned up for the release of MoHan (as Monster Hunter is commonly referred to). To prepare for the rush and to keep the crowd from obstructing the sidewalk in front of the store, Bic's had to install a special sales counter and register on the third floor, while the queue wound its way within the premises.
With such a successful Day 1, could it only be a matter of time before Capcom is convinced enough to bring MoHan to the West?
47 Jumps PSP homebrew - PSP live TV v0.3
44 Jumps PSP homebrew - PSP Live TV v0.4
22 Jumps PSP homebrew - QMixer v1.0
18 Jumps Buy two, get one free at Best Buy
Contact Us:
The QJ.net Network |
 |
| Site | Feed |
| QJ.NET | RSS |
| Nintendo DS | RSS |
| PlayStation 3 | RSS |
| PSP Updates | RSS |
| Wii | RSS |
| Xbox 360 | RSS |
| MMORPG | RSS |
| Personal Computer Games | RSS |
| iPhone - iPod Touch | RSS |
| QJ.NET Forums | RSS |
Add QJ.NET
User Favorites - December
User Favorites - December
Categories
Archives
Accessories
Add-ons
Applications
Artwork
Batteries
Cheats
Deals
Emulators
Events
Featured Articles
Firmware
Flash Applications
Flash games
Game Demos
Games
Hacks & Exploits
Homebrew Applications
Homebrew Demos
Homebrew Development
Homebrew Emulators
Homebrew Games
Homebrew Themes
How-To
Humor
Imports
Interviews
Magazines
Mods
MY QJ
News
Off Topic
On Shelves This Week
Opinions & Analysis
Podcasts
Previews
PSP Go
PSP Minis
PSP Slim & Lite
QJ How-To Series
QuickJump QuickGuide
QuickJump QuickPeek
Reviews
Rumors
Scans
Screenshots
Site News
Titles
UMD Movies
Videos
Weekend Warrior
Wi-Fi
December 2009
November 2009
October 2009
September 2009
August 2009
July 2009
June 2009
May 2009
April 2009
March 2009
February 2009
January 2009
December 2008
November 2008
October 2008
September 2008
August 2008
July 2008
June 2008
May 2008
April 2008
March 2008
February 2008
January 2008
December 2007
November 2007
October 2007
September 2007
August 2007
July 2007
June 2007
May 2007
April 2007
March 2007
February 2007
January 2007
December 2006
November 2006
October 2006
September 2006
August 2006
July 2006
June 2006
May 2006
April 2006
March 2006
February 2006
January 2006
December 2005
November 2005
October 2005
September 2005
August 2005
July 2005
June 2005
May 2005
April 2005
March 2005
February 2005
January 2005
Comments [refresh]
stong start?
Cool
who would buy a champagne gold PSP? They look like cat sick. Black is superior tbh
We always knew MHF would absolutely smash it in Japan. They're mad for it! I guess we were lucky that Capcom decided to release the original to the West. However, I'm not sure how well it went down here. It seems much more cult in the West, rather than a huge mainstream phenomenon (like the GTA series).
Ultimately, I don't think it matters how well it does in Japan, 'cos Capcom are already well aware of the huge fan-base; another 'MoHan' game is an almost guaranteed success! However, for us Westerners, I think all we can do is sit and hope, perhaps send and email or 2 to Capcom just to tell them that MHF is very well liked and a sequel would do well out here (albeit without the mental queing and furore of the Japanese release).
It's not just the Japanese that enjoy taking a 'los or two down...
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd gets a STONG start in Japan!
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd gets a STONG start in Japan!
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd gets a STONG start in Japan!
I wonder if this one will be the first PSP title to hit multi-millions...
does everyone hate me cause im gay???
I really hope they decide to release this in America
Im just waiting to hear the news about the release date for the US.
They better release this in America. I'll boycott Capcom if they don't. Who's with me?
Foley and Yoho are with you all the way!!
wasn't this game already released in us a few days ago?
cuz i'm downloading the us version right now and everyone over at the torrent site says it works.
no...it wasn't
MHF was a blast ! I was really annoyed that it got such poor reviews when it was released . though i have to admit that it would have been insane with online play. person to person is good but online would have been great .
is the new black! i want one!
i loved the first one, i hope they bring this one too..
I want this game so bad!!
wouldnt that be illegal?
is it online? 2nd
fdfd