Microsoft and a Monster Hunter Exclusive

"There used to be this story: we're not sure if it is true. It theorised that Bill Gates earned so much money so quickly that if you piled it all up underneath him and sat him on top, then pushed him off, he would never hit the ground. The pile would be so high that should he fall, in the time it would take him to descend he would earn enough money to cushion the blow. And then when he fell off that new pile he would earn enough again to cushion the next blow. And so forth forever: because Bill Gates' rich pasty arse will never, ever, come back down to Earth." - from gameplayer

[ThatCanadianGuy]

I'm going to take a guess and say SlappingOysters A.K.A chris stead submitted this..

He's like HHG with these ridiculous headlines.

If it's not him, by all means, take my bubbles !

[mastiffchild]

The only reason I can see that MS haven't bothered with MH is that I feel to be of ANY use to them it would have to be exclusive to 360-that's the only way it would sell many on the platform OR push 360 sales in Japan.

As they don't have anything like the ready install base for this I can't see Capcom wanting to either risk putting it out on 360 exclusively OR wanting to upset their countrymen who bought a Wii/PS3(the same reason we're now getting the "never say never" talk of a PS3 version of Tri)this gen-forcing them to buy another console for one game would seem very selfish from Capcom and possibly do them more harm than good from anything MS might pay them.

Once the Wii game is out of the way, of course, the playing field will shift but, still, there's risks there for the dev and the console maker-Capcm have a fanbase to think of and MS might shell out for a series and not get the big return if Japan still ignores(largely) their consoles.

[ExcelKnight]

I think it's more because of the solid fact that console Monster Hunter games sell far less than their portable counterparts, to a magnitude of 6 to 1 in some cases. Monster Hunter 3 (Tri) is still up in the air for paid online support (likely going to happen) and it's not easily transportable for co-op play with other people; that kills the appeal the Portable series has.

Microsoft probably said "why bother if it's not even going to crack half a million".

[Critical_Hit]

I agree. Console Monster Hunter games just aren't as popular as their portable counterparts.

The second important factor for why Microsoft won't buy a Monster Hunter exclusive is that the game is ONLY popular in Japan. Whereas, the other games that went multiplatform mentioned in the article are popular worldwide. It just doesn't justify the amount of cash that MS has to lay down for one territory.

[FamilyGuy]

If M$ really wanted their user base to increase in japan, like they say they do, then this would be a great idea. It'd be very costly though, as capcom wouldn't want to take that risk so it'd be a hefty price as well as knowing you wouldn't make a return on it for a long time. The return coming from the other 360 games that get bought now that more people in japan have 360s

Anyways, if it were to happen I'd snap, and i don't mean buy a 360. I mean I'd hunt someone down at capcom and... And I'm a pretty calm guy, so that means something.
The title of this article had me furious at the idea and i was only calmed after finding out what it was really about. I think it would be a bad move if capcom did do this. I could be fine with it being multi, they could even use the engine they're using for Lost Planet 2 for it, as it seems to be a great multi-plat engine so far, but a 360 exclusive of this title would fully transform me into that angry fanboy i know is (mostly) dormant inside.

[mastiffchild]

Excel-I realise the PSP games have been the big sellers for the series but the hjype for Tri is astounding and would have been had they put as much care into it on PS3 so it's sales could well-even with pay for play-be closer to the portables and at a higher pricepoint AND with the online revenue(and , likely, plenty of DLC-extra monsters/characters/maps).

I mainyain that the problem is more likely that it would be a big gamble for MS AND Capcom for the above reasons and the likely cost of making it exclusive for MS.

[ThanatosDMC]

I agree when i read the title, i automatically thought it was an HHG article! I was surprised it wasnt!

[da720izcumin]

what's it matter 2 u? if microsoft gets this game as an exclusive?
it's not like you play or like the monster huner games...
fanboys always taking things personally....even when it has nothing to do with them..
if you are gonna rage on microsoft for getting an exclusive make sure it't about a game you like and hold dear to...if not, get a life.

[Myst]

Oh, for a second I thought this story was going to be about Microsoft getting a Monster Hunter exclusive. Was just about to see some options for a 360.

Anyway, who knows and to be fair it could work rather well. I mean the Xbox 360 is stated as being a social gaming machine and from the previous E3 that most witnessed their are things tacked onto the 360 to make it more so. Monster Hunter is a pretty much a game where you should at least be social, otherwise it will be quite a while to get through the ranks by yourself.

Though I cannot fully answer as to why Microsoft hasn't gotten it. Maybe because the 360 isn't as popular as the Wii in Japan to which it got Monster Hunter Tri~. Then again their was an article from Capcom that stated "Never say never for Monster Hunter PS3." So could the same be said for the Xbox 360 if they made it a port?

[ps92117]

Hmm there are 3 times more ps3 in japan than 360, MH would either be nintendo exclusive or sony exclusive.

[The gaming GOD]

This story is about why HASN'T MS bought a Monster Hunter Exclusive.

[qface64]

i don't ever see monster hunter going to the 360 just being honest
that's like putting dragon quest on the 360
it would just be a silly thing to do since those games only sell in japan everyone where else not really so much

[Bnet343]

Yeah, I bet you said the same thing for every JRPG that's landed on the 360 right?

[qface64]

nope
stop and think about it for a sec MH only sells in japan
in japan alone it can clear the 5 million mark take that away to put it on the 360 just to barely even make it past the 1 million mark

the amount microsoft would have to pay to make it exclusive would be really big too much to even be cost effective

so microsoft wouldn't waste all that money to make it exclusive like the article implies they should do
if it was huge in US that's a different story

[KingKionic]

"And then when he fell off that new pile he would earn enough again to cushion the next blow. And so forth forever: because Bill Gates' rich pasty arse will never, ever, come back down to Earth."

lol pretty compelling...

[Mr Remington]

Well duh, I would never have thought that.
Thanks a lot for clearing that up for me and everybody else.

[qface64]

i suggest you actually read some of the comments in here some of the people here actually believe it can happen

[Teabag_Titan]

It would sicken me to see MH become a 360 exclusive for consoles, as it would mean Capcom turn their backs on the little handheld that made Monster Hunter a big name in the first place.

[Sir Ken_Kutaragi]

...buying our Air we Breathe Next!!! ;-D

GOD!!! I F-IN HATE THEM MORE THAN EVER!!! :-/

Oh + i hated them a long time before i became a Fanboy on this!!! ;-D
(Even before the internet was born er erm...)

[air1]

what you said about paying for air!? lol..

bro, just chill. if you just had both console's you would have a little less anger in your life, i swear you would...

do what i do. i prefer the 360 so i buy all multiplats on the 360, but i cant ignore the great ps3 exclusives so i got a ps3 for the exclusives. bam! best of both world's...

but i know, you love games, sony games that is...

[siyrobbo]

hang on, since whan was resident evil a sony brand? not since the PS1 has a main resident evil title been the lead title on sony hardware.

[W S K]

WOW O_O
that little story in the beginning with the piles of money was hillarious.

I would really like to see a monster hunter game to show up on the 360 (MH on the Wii looked awesome in my opinion)

...if they would take some time and make a proper version
(reworked graphics, added features)
then i would be absolutely excited
(though a port would also be nice ;-))

i mean...just imagine what it could look like with the MTframework 2 engine....and with Lost Planet just around the corner...2 games with big monsters....would make sense.

though i dont see this happen in the near future...theres always room for wishes ;-)

[clintos59]

One thing we do know though is MS has the money to also bring this franchise to the 360. Problem is ppl need to remember will it be worth the money and will the 360 version sell well, that is the real question.

Looking at star ocean and other titles from square enix released on the 360. Sales were very poor in japan where usually star ocean sells well on the playstation brand.

Could u imagine if capcom made RE5 exclusive to the 360. Capcom wouldve came back crying to sony lol.

[Death]

Each division has it's own budget that they need to work within.

As for the joke about Mr. Gates money problems which is funny if you visualize it, the truth is he uses his wealth to help others. You can read more about it here. http://www.gatesfoundation....

-Death

[Expy]

Never going to happen.

[dachiefsman]

I hate the headline of this story, but to say it will never happen is ludicrous. After all who thought the wii was going to get a version of this game.

[qface64]

the case with the wii is different they did that because it was too expensive on the wii also the wii has the biggest install base in japan

[xg-ei8ht]

Screw M$

[Ssxtreme36]

this would be a genius idea for MS. i already have my doubts on seeing a next gen monster hunter only for the 360 or the ps3 but that doesnt mean i wouldn't want it to happen. if capcom were to come out with a next gen monster hunter im willing to put down money that it wont be exclusive for just one system, the game is just to good to not share the wealth and experience. plus seeing how more and more companies are now looking at games from a business standing point rather than what the fans really would like, their going to go with the decisions that brings them in more money......so serious fans/ fanboys, be prepared to get upset....

i dont understand why anyone would be mad about this, if it comes out exclusive to MS's system.....sure, i guess you could get mad at that......but if its coming to both the ps3 and 360, Why would any real fan get upset about letting more people experience a game they already love? its not like your losing anything in the end, plus your getting a better chance to meet people through a game that was once only on one system....sounds like a win win to me...

to the people who are saying that this will never happen, your forgetting that MS has enough cash to throw at any developer in order to get what they think would sell well on their system. remember back when MGS4 was coming out and people were constantly saying Metal Gear would never be on a MS system?...... regardless of whether or not MGS4 was actually announced for the 360 (at e3 they said the entire MGS saga so im guessing that will be apart of it) another great example would be final fantasy. people didn't want it to happen (i myself at the time) but it was a very wise business move on MS's part, one that will pay off in the states.....never under estimate the guys over at MS because we've all seen that those guys have enough balls to (steal/buy out/get games) on their system (chose which ever one fits you)

if it comes to the 360 exclusively, i will personally go out and buy one right now but i wouldnt be in such a rush seeing so many games over the past few years claim only to be avalible on the 360 hop over to the ps3 a few months to a year later. that makes me want to hold my money back a little longer....

in the end if it were to come out on both systems, great! but i'd most likely be buying it for the ps3 because im more familiar with the control style. in my mind im imagining the game playing just like mhf1 & 2 only with another analog stick and l2 r2 buttons.

[Honky Kong]

but anyway good waste of your time. if monster hunter came to any console after wii i guess it should be 360 since it has a much larger online base. but the only good thing about that would be better graphics. mo hun is ment to be played on a a hand held with friends. I love it

[rob6021]

Securing MH would only give Microsoft a boost in Japan, which has proven to not work in gaining meaningfull marketshare in japan. All their JRPGs exclusive in japan has done nothing for 360, just stifled potential PS3 sales. I guess when your goal is to kill PS brand then they accomplished what they were after.

[N4g_null]

The problem is MH has it's own pay online structure that flies in the face of live from what I gather. On top of that I don't really see X box owners trying to buy this game. They are not that open minded to these types of games it would seem. Also MS is trying to keep these gamers with out upsetting them too much. On top of that I don't think MS would be willing to then pay capcom for the port because the budget could be pretty high. Every thing would have to be redone and the art would take roughly 2 more years to make. The next xbox would be out by then the way things are looking.

[xXSilentXx]

fakeeeeeeee

[Dellis]

lol at this HHG wannabe

if anything Monster Hunter is coming to PS3

since they already got the Japan gamers nuts over their PSP version

[rjackson1]

Screw sony and idiot fanboys like you!

[talltony]

just admitted that your a xbot.

[truewittness]

@talltony
just to be fair here, if rjackson1 is a fanboy for saying "screw sony", then xg-ei8ht would be too for saying "screw MS".

[ULTIMATE_REVENGE]

What a pathetic XBOT whore

1) WHY would Capcom EVER release a Exclusive title on the Xbox360 when clearly the target market is almost entirely Sony and Nintendo?

2) Potential sales would be ridiculously low and they would have to make it multi plat for profitable sales.

3) Tradition and authenticity dictates in Japan very strongly and Loyalty for Capcom honour will plunder franticly

FAIL

[PS360PCROCKS]

Never even heard of the game.

[PS360PCROCKS]

No that's because I don't live in Japan. My PS2 was stolen, I hate hand helds and I really despise almost everything coming out of Asia from cartoons, comics, games, anime etc. BTW I'm 24

[rob6021]

I don't think this guy has realized how much more expensive it is to secure an exclusive now that PS3 has secured a 20million player base. They in fact would have to cover all revenue a PS3 version would have made (I'm sure they'd have to give a generous prediction to boot), which is frequently more than the 360 version itself would make(europe profit margins), It's a huge loss even 50 million plus we're talking, it's nothing like investing in your own game - where you can actually push your brand and make profit at the same time. Say MS offered to pay for all development costs, then Capcom would have to build another team, and make a game - and I don't think Capcom would make a monster hunter game without a talented team at the helm - that might kill the franchise. To have the real MH dev team work on it you'd have to pay lots more, in which point the money is simply a bribe.

[Darkfiber]

I really hope they make a PS3 Monster Hunter game, I'm pretty sure they are already in the early stages of development for one. I don't have a PSP but it would really be something I would want to play for PS3.

[McSpermie]

this title was so misleading, I was so happy that monster hunter was coming out for something besides the Wii....

[ll_UNDERSCORE_ll]

I was part of the gamer population that was looking foward for the MH on ps3. Im still pissed that capcom axed it for the the ps3 . When the psp go comes out I will be picking up a copy of MH , and i'll be even more upset if capcom then decide to release a next' gen MH. so many generic games out on the market these days .

[kazan]

wow one of the most misleading titles >.<!!

[air1]

you sony fanatics are a crazy bunch..

you b!tch that the 360 has no exclusives then when they announce an exclusive, you b!tch that it shouldnt be. then the fanatics go on to b!tch about how poor its going to sell. i dont know, but last i checked it was sony struggling to sell exclusives.

i think we have too much b!tch as$ness here on n4g. stop acting like a little b!tch like this guy above me ultimate revenge and any other sony fanatic that cries foul over a damn 200$ console..

what really funny though is that you ppl hate npd but love japan when they dont even sell half as many consoles as the u.s does. i swear you ppl and your double standards..

[ULTIMATE_REVENGE]

FAIL

[rjackson1]

I own both!! You just basically admitted that you are crazy sony fanboy.You just call me a xbot.

[air1]

no, no, no... we, sir, are a xbotdroid. lil'tony is just a lonely droid.

[ShadowCK]

Never heard of it.