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Capcom looking into getting rid of Monster Hunter 3 monthly fees |
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Despite its immense popularity, especially in Japan, Monster Hunter 3 has one nasty little deal breaker that could jeopardize its success. If you wanted online play in Japan, you'd have to cough up and pay for monthly subscription fees to pay for servers. Luckily, Capcom now sees that that might not be such a good idea, and is now looking for alternatives to get rid of those fees.
Chris Kramer, Capcom USA's senior director of communications and community, explained the matter back in TGS 09:
It's something that we're looking into at the moment and there are a few factors to consider. Firstly, Monster Hunter isn't as popular in the West, so it might put people off. Secondly, Japan doesn't have Friend Codes, so Capcom run all the servers and the monthly fee is essentially to pay for those costs.
The thought of having to pay extra monthly could definitely prove to be make-or-break for the game, at least for those who have plans of playing Monster Hunter 3online. Hopefully, they'll find a way to make ends meet on that matter.
More on Monster Hunter 3:
- Capcom's Monster Hunter surprise revealed: it's a contest!
- Capcom not making big changes to Monster Hunter 3's overseas release
Via GamingUnion.net
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The Japanese like Monster Hunter. The Japanese like the Wii. If anything, they will gain customers this way.
There's no point in trying to argue with a Sony fanboy, because you can't talk them down, but I do wish you guys would understand that it was a smart business move on their part and they really don't care about your stupid platform loyalty.
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@CLIFF BLESZINSKI Thanks for the understandable response. After I read this, it totally makes sense now!
@T-Max Blaze I've downloaded the Lost Planet 2 Demo and that game looks AMAZING! And it kind of felt like Monster Hunter but with guns! Yet, I haven't played the 1st one. Demon's Soul looks like a VERY interesting RPG. Well, these will have to do until they hopefully release another Monster Hunter for the PSP.
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