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Monster Hunter 4 Has A Release Window In Japan

We haven't heard much about Monster Hunter 4 since its announcement at Tokyo Game Show 2011, but recently a new trailer and a Japanese release window have surfaced.

According to the latest issue of Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, Monster Hunter 4 should be available in Spring 2013. Unfortunately, no details on a North American release yet.

[via Andriasang]

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  • Its great that we get to see more of MH 4 but sad since its releasing for the 3DS first and not the Vita since a few more things could be improved using the hardware of the VIta like swiping the screen to the sides can make your character dodge or with the sensors on the Vita could be somehow used for gameplay mechanics and other obvious things like better Graphics and enviroments. Hope The VIta version gets a upgrade from the 3DS.
  • This series any good?
  • Nintendo meet profit! In all seriousness the big N better thank Capcom for the inevitable sales spike that gonna happen when this game is released.

  • There was a tremor today in my country, it was the japanese jumping in excitement.

  • why the 3ds? i wish it was on the pSvita!!! it could have great graphics, and great controls too!! bad move, bad bad move!!
  • I love me some Monster Hunter!!!  Time to slay some more mini Kut-Kus for the lulz!!!

  • I think the reason you want it on the vita is simple... It's region free, since you may never be able to play this game. For everyone complaining about the graphics, it looks fine on the 3ds. I think they just wanted to get out a quick look and show off the 3d potential. the youtube clip does it no justice.

    edit- I like how those links go to Andriasang a great website :)
  • It's sad how bad a rep Monster Hunter gets in America. This game deserves a console release on the PS3 or 360 in America. I really like the additions they're making with midair attacks. Hopefully it'll at least come out on the 3DS in America hopefully with online play. If the Wii U picks this game up then I would buy one just for this game.
  • I'm disappointed by this trailer, the graphics look way worse than the previous MH on the 3DS, such low resolution textures - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwhinAvqF_Y But I like the new gameplay mechanics and it looks open world. If I had a choice over which one I'd rather have localised it would be Tri G
  • Looking forward to it, never played Monster Hunter but I am willing to give it a try.
  • I want it to come to PS3 or Vita!!! Not a 3DS...
  • Please come to America!!! I was sad that they didn't decide to give us 3G.

  • God I'm really hoping for a U.S. release date! I don't think 3G is coming but we at least need four. Hoping this online play too.
  • Hope this comes state side

  • This looks awesome. I plan on getting a Vita eventually (either when I get enough money or Christmas, whichever comes first), if this came out in North America for the Vita I would definitely get it.

  • 3DS? Really? I can't imagine that even if they did move that to Vita at some point it would come out very well at all. I am disappointed. I thought MH was always tied to Sony PSP for some reason. Actually, I do remember all the Wii releases now that I think about it. Maybe with the 3DS XL on the way I might be able to make this work. The 3DS has always been too small for me to comfortably use and MH would be the perfect franchise to inspire a purchase and allow me to make my foray in to handheld 2.5d gaming.. lol.
  • I'm looking forward to this and the 3DS port of Tri.

  • This is probably the wrong place to ask but how do you reply to comments? If I click on the reply button nothing happens. The problem may just be that I am on my IPod.
  • And if there is somewhere you are supposed to ask this stuff where is it ...sorry for the double post edit won't work either

  • Were they playing it on the N64? But in all seriousness...I enjoyed Monster Hunter Tri....but sadly I could only play for a few hours a time before suffering from a migraine due to the graphics hurting my eyes....
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