Western push for Capcom's Monster Hunter

PSP bundle unveiled Capcom are going all out with the release of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite in PAL territories, the publisher determined to make the series as big in the West as it is in Japan. So important is the IP to the firm that they persuaded Sony Computer Entertainment Europe chief David Reeves to turn up and confirm that the new title will be part of a PSP bundle when it arrives on the continent come June 26th. A demo of the new Monster Hunter for the PSP will also be distributed beforehand, on both UMD and in digital form. Apparently, the main focus of this will be to push the title's ad hoc wireless mode, which has gone down a storm in Japan (as Monster Hunter Portable 2G). "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite will spearhead the PSP resurgence of 2009, we believe, and I would like to Capcom for their unwavering support in this endeavour." Reeves enthuses. "One of the key demographics for PSP in Europe is the ten to 16 year old male - the ideal demographic for Monster Hunter ... (link)