To celebrate MH3U ‘s 1 year anniversary we had a 12-hour live stream filled with awesome moments… but we weren’t the only ones celebrating this game in a big way!
Gaming group StreetPass San Diego organized quite the event, welcoming about 160 hunters! Check out video footage of that below:
Look! They even had a Wii U hooked up to a huge projector, so everyone could the Dire Miralis’s terrifying eyes up close! Btw, did you notice a certain RedStache playing?
What a group! We’ve had some good turnouts at our events here, but I’m really glad to see other events get such good numbers as well. Really good stuff!
Join Unity and help contribute to a good cause with Operation Supply Drop
Like games and want a reason to feel good about yourself? Oh boy, are we glad you’re here! Capcom Unity is once again teaming up with Operation Supply Drop , a military charity devoted to getting hard-working soldiers video game care packages overseas. We try and donate as many games, fightsticks, and various other pieces of Capcom swag as we can each year, but we’d like to get some special help from YOU .
Check out what Operation Supply Drop does and how playing games can help soldiers deal with combat stress and PTSD
In honor of OSD’s 3rd Annual 8-bit Salute (more on that later) we’ve created a Team Capcom page we really need you to check out. Here you can make a warm-and-fuzzy, tax deductible donation to a good cause. We’ve set a goal for ourselves and we need you to help us get there. Any amount of money you care to donate is appreciated, however, we want to give you a little incentive to do so. First of all, anyone who registers as an Elite user on OSD for $15 will receive an exclusive 10% off coupon code* for the Capcom Store.
For example, if you were buying the Mega Man Silver Statue , you’re essentially paying the same price by donating/using the coupon, but also getting a nice tax deduction in the process (not to mention the satisfaction of contributing to a good cause!) And that ain’t all! We’ll also be regularly offering up handsome prizes and game codes to those who join our team and donate, so we encourage you to go and sign up ASAP. Be sure to check out Polygon’s fantastic feature on Operation Supply Drop and stay tuned for more details.
*Capcom Store coupon is valid April 1st though June 30th, good for a one-time 10% discount on a single-cart purchase. Not applicable towards pre-orders.
Tune in to twitch.tv/capcomunity at 3pm PT to see me playing one of my personal favorite Monster Hunter titles… yes, the one that is now free fo PS+ users: MHFU nite ! =)
I’m also thinking about streaming it again for next week’s Monster Hunter Mondays , so let’s talk about getting a hunting party together for that, shall we?
Anyways, let’s talk about this game in a little more context:
MH Freedom Unite was technically the expansion of Monster Hunter Freedom 2 (think the “Ultimate” version of MHF2), and was released for the PSP in 2009. MHF2 itself was the portable adaptation of the Japan-only title Monster Hunter 2 (dos) which came out for the PS2.
So if you know how MH titles add content with each upgrade and start doing the math, you’ll soon realize that MHFU featured a TON OF STUFF compared to your average PSP title and even MH2!
One interesting bit about MHFU’s content though is that it is still relevant, in a weird way. You see, in 2010 Monster Hunter Tri came out and gave me a bit of a “reboot” vibe to it (this was my perception as a fan at the time) by introducing a ton of new monsters and new mechanics while leaving about 90% of MHFU’s monsters aside.
Even though Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate managed to bring back some old classics (Plesioth, Nargacuga), MHFU can still claim a few exclusives to the 2nd generation such as the giant enemy crabs Hermitaur and Ceanataur, well as Monoblos, Lavasioth, Hypnocatrice and a few Elder Dragons!
Again, we’ll be streaming this game and talking more about it at 3pm PT on Twitch, and if you’re a PlayStation Plus Subscriber, you can pick it up for FREE !
The results are in for Round 2 (Steam) of our ongoing Strider Leaderboard Showdown! And I’m happy to say that…wait, only three entries again? Seriously guys, we need to step this up. Round 3 is right around the corner, and I want to see a real, white-knuckled showdown!
Meanwhile, congrats to Vlafaris on winning by a significant margin! Please comment or PM me with your Unity name so I can award your scarf. BrucieBunta and ulrich5000, same goes for you (for your badges). Thanks!
A continued opportunity to save big on game, shirts, and other assorted Capcom goodies.
By popular demand, the Capcom Store’s Spring Blowout sale will continue for one more week. Now until March 31st is your chance to save big on a ton of stuff in the Capcom Store . Several items have sold out, so we encourage you to act fast because if you missed saving over 60% on the Okami hoodie or the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collection , you should probably be kicking yourself as punishment for procrastinating.
Let’s start with what’s pretty much THE GREATEST GAME DEAL OF ALL TIME !
The Capcom Essentials Collection contains Resident Evil 6, Devil May Cry 4, Dead Rising 2, Super Street Fighter IV and Mega Man 10. How much? $19.99! That’s less than $4 a game and we didn’t even mention the bonus Capcom bag!
If you’re one of those people who loves your games on physical media, you’re going to want to pick this thing up for half the price you’d find it in stores.
Save HUGE on almost every item in the Capcom Store from now until March 23rd.
Hope you’ve squirreled some money away because the time to start blowing it on fine Capcom wares has officially begun! T he Capcom Store has entered into its Spring Blowout Sale and now is the time to snatch up many of those items you’ve probably had your eye on for a while. Like this one:
Yep, even if you didn’t make it down for last year’s Capcom Cup, the glorious t-shirt featuring four Ultra-ready fighters, is the Capcom Store’s Deal of the Week at $16.95 !
The amazing, wonderful Monster Hunter Meat pillow has received one of the most significant discounts in the whole store. It’s temporarily $30 OFF, SO TASTY, and great for r uining live streams !
Speaking of Monster Hunter, those protective, two-pieced aluminum MH 3DS cases are now available for $11.95 .
One of my personal favs from the Capcom Store, Dante’s Pendant, can now rest upon your bare chest for the low price of $19.95
And that’s just scratching the surface of the Spring Blowout Sale (there’s even games as low as $9.99 ) so head on into the Capcom Store and have yourself a browse. You could very well finish up all your St. Patrick’s Day/Arbor Day shopping in one fell swoop!
Capcom Store Exclusive – Save $10 on the Okami Hoodie [SOLD OUT]
We are excited to announce our first set of Ranking Tournaments for the Capcom Pro Tour. 16 spots are up for grabs at this year’s Capcom Cup, and 6 of those spots will be determined using our ranking system. Each of these tournaments will receive Tier #2 ranking points . The Capcom Pro Tour website will be updated this Friday with the ranking system in place, so you can track everyone’s progress.
There will be more announcements to come in the following weeks about additional Ranking Tournaments, as well as new details on our Online Tournament system, so stay tuned.
In the meantime, make sure these killer events are on your radar, and make sure to tune in and support!
Café ID Global Tournament (March 29-30, Jeju Island, South Korea)
Bringing the best players from throughout the world, this event will see some of the best SSFIV:AE ver 2012 players from Japan, Korea, US and China all go at it for a chance to win Café ID’s inaugural global tournament. Watch all the action unfold on Cafe ID’s twitch channels .
Hypespotting (March 29-30, Glasgow, United Kingdom)
The largest tournament thrown in all of the UK for the past three year, Hypespotting is breaking records this year with the number of participants in SSFIV:AE ver. 2012. You can look forward to not only the best talent in UK showing up for a chance at victory, but other strong competitors from the neighboring European countries. See who takes it this weekend by tuning into the Versus Scotland Twitch stream .
Texas Showdown (April 4-6, Houston, Texas)
The longest running tournament in Texas and one of the longest running tournaments in United States, Texas Showdown is sure to be nothing but hype. Many a top players have been upset by the sleeping giants who reside in Texas and its neighboring states. Will the same thing happen this time around in SSFIV:AE ver. 2012 this time around? You can see if history will repeat itself on Level-Up’s twitch channel .
Civil War (April 11-13, Richmond, Virginia)
Civil War may have started off as a small tournament a few years ago, but that’s definitely not the case this time around. Civil War has become one of the staples in the grassroots tournament scene and a destination where the best players in not only the Eastern US, but all of the US battle it out for the ultimate prize of fame, fortune and Civil War era replica swords! See who will get to wield the power of the mighty Civil War sword and receive those oh so sweet Capcom Pro Tour points on Team Sp00ky’s twitch channel .
If you’re interested in applying for the chance for your event to be considered a ranking event for the Capcom Pro Tour, send your requests to the Capcom Pro Tour mailbox.
Today the stunning soundtracks to X1, 2, 3 and 4 join MM1~8 on the Capcom Store , each available as its own download. All four of these X albums are top-notch VGM and rate among some of the best tracks ever made. And while they’re certainly “out there” via the internet this is a chance to pick them up legit.
Mega Man X (game available on Wii / Wii U Virtual Console)
Mega Man X2 (game available on Wi / Wii U Virtual Console)
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate’s one-year anniversary means one full year of Monster Hunter Mondays. Here are a few of our favorite moments from Unity’s weekly live stream.
Obviously, you’re free to join in on the shenanigans every Monday at 3pm Pacific over on our Twitch channel . Try a taste!
But those were just our personal favorite moments. What are yours? Share them in the comments below and we’ll select one of you at random to win an MH3U Cheat Sheet!
UPDATE: Recording can now be found on YouTube (and below)!
I hope our 12-hour live stream last Friday opened your appetite for more Monster Hunter , because that’s what we’ve got on the menu today: Monster Hunter Mondays !
You should really know this by now, but in case you’re brand new, here’s where/when to find us:
Get ready for 12 straight hours of pure monster hunting! We’re starting at 10am (Pacific time) on twitch.tv/capcomunity but to make things easier, I’ll embed the stream on this blog post.
Remember there will be giveaways, but you have to tune in and participate in the chat for a chance to win anything. 😉
From swords covered in molten lava to hammers that are just a dragon’s head, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate ‘s got the badass weapon design department covered.
But sometimes you just want to prove your worth by hunting with a set of utensils! Check out some of the weapons in MH3U that are straight-up every day items.
Oh, and here I am experimenting with GIFs again . I’ve made GIFs for ALL of these, so be sure to click the given links to see them all. EDIT: by popular demand, I’ve put all the GIFs here, so no more need for clicking links. 😉
Glutton Tools – the traidional Fork & Knife
Stewbry Stirfoils – hey, ladles actually hurt!
Cornpopper – a Gunlance that really “pops”
Frozen Speartuna – you shouldn’t play with your food
Usurper’s Tremor – Zinogre’s bike frame, ’nuff said
Hairtail’s Hairblade – you shouldn’t be playing with your food v2
Sharq Byte – “you’re gonna need a bigger boat”
Black Coffin – creeeeeppyyyy… and the sound it makes? *cringes*
Seahorse Harp – what does a seahorse sound like?
Voltage Verve – note the analog pipes, making it a totally feasible instrument
Vicello Nulo – this one is a bit flashy, but still very much a big cello
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Glutton Tools – the traidional Fork & Knife 
