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It seems that it will have a mix of MH3 content and MHP2G as you can see lots of MH3 monsters and Tigrex, Naruga and at least two more monsters previously unknown. Also real infrastructure is rumoured (as always).

Slated for release later this year in Japan.

UPDATE, from Sonsaru on gameFAQs:

* Weapons are GS, tachi, hammer, SnS, twin blades, gunlance, hunting horn, lance, bow, slash axe, light bow and heavy bow, as reported. All of ‘em!
* Infrastructure is in.
* It definitely isn’t Tri.
* Village is called Yukumo.
* Village chief is a beautiful, middle-aged woman (or “cougar”)
* Recepcionist is very cute – so what’s new?
* Mixed sex hot spring
* Lots of very oriental touches
* Includes the gorge area from MHF.
* Monsters are Lightening Wolf Dragon Jinouga, Aoashira, Gaava
* No underwater.
* Many things that are totally new to 3rd.
* Monsters from Tri will also appear.
* Weapons have been considerably changed.
* Not as many quests as P2G, but more than P2.
* Armor uses the skill points system.
* You take 2 cats with you.
* You can customize cat armor.
* Cat weapons can be cut or hit damage.
* A new communication element is added to deepen multiplay. Still a secret for now.
* You can use Kanji and other Japanese alphabets for character names (until now they were only in English even in the Japanese games)
* No carry over from P2G.
* All of the “promises” that a MHP game must keep, will be kept.
* P2 is not the base of the game, much of it has been totally remade.
* Monster movements and graphics have been greatly improved – images of the village, forest and volcano do look quite a bit nicer than P2.
* They want you to be thinking – “Can they really have this many monsters moving with this quality of graphics? And you can do this too…?!”
* Q – Does it feel like Tri to play? A – It isn’t P2G or Tri, but something new.
* Cat Village is out in August.

Some of you have already noticed that in the background of RotR the Monster Hunter Tri pages are shaping up. While I don’t have game data uploaded and accessible right now, the real estate framework for presenting those and commenting on them is almost ready now.

I’m completely recreating the site, stepping away from WordPress. WordPress is awesome when you have a blog and it surely can contain lots of static content, but for all this dynamic stuff I’m doing it’s starting to limit my ability for aspired gorgeousness.

On the MH3 site there will be a User Section (you’ll have to create a new login apart from the login you’ve used on RotR’s main site) which will feature achievements, a What’s New section and access to new comments on the community pages. Notice the bolded will. It’s not completely finished yet.

Speaking of community pages there will be a fresh view on the forum. Take a look and use it for commenting already.

Basically this three sections are now working and can be used. Why don’t you guys take a look and make yourself comfortable on the new upcoming world dominating MH3 site? (Excuse my illusions of grandeur…)

The Avatar Creator

This is the Avatar Creator. It has been announced some time ago and basically is not related to MH3. Still it’s the first new tool on the new site.

The Main Portal

This is the main access portal to the site. Every available tool will be presented here with a small description of itself. Also there’s the countdown clock ticking already!

The Community Wall

And finally this is the community section. I have dubbed it The Wall, as it basically is a pinboard of some sorts enabling you to pin notes on it or make follow ups on already existing notes. As it gets crowded I will look into note selections based on time, randomness or whatever seems reasonable. Every visit here will show you a different view, so check back often.
Also, new comments or notes since your last visit will shop up in your user center (not yet), so you can keep track of your activities.

Enjoy the new world.

• @atheistium wordpress cute breasts. Now that has some ring to it…lol! in reply to atheistium #
• For my Australian readers: Monster Hunter Tri comes 29th April to the shores of the fifth continent. #
• @TenebraCapcom Speaking of RE5: Did you find winners for the screenshot caption competition yet? in reply to TenebraCapcom #

• @atheistium Doh, forget my last tweet. My brain supporting PS3 is down also. Mixed up Origami Killer with Zodiac Killer… in reply to atheistium #
• Very probably no MH3 Demo Disc for Europe. *sad face* #wii #nintendo #mh3 #capcom #
• The most important thing you'll need for the coming 45 days is on: Countdown for MH3 on http://mh3.reign-of-the-rathalos.com #mh3 #wii #

• EU Release of MH3 most definitely on April 23rd. #mhtrii #mh3 #wii #nintendo #capcom #
• @Draconacticus He broke your concentration on whatever was on your screen, obv. in reply to Draconacticus #
• @PSnitro Das Spiel noch mehr. AAAAAber: +100 Stunden Spielspass wenn man sich drauf einlässt. in reply to PSnitro #
• MH3 for US dated on 20th April. Online fees have been scrapped. WOOOOH. Now Europe please? #wii #mh3 #nintendo #capcom #
• MH3 Page is now online and open (no more bashing on the door). It's the US based page. http://bit.ly/7xPYhN #mh3 #capcom #wii #nintendo #
• It's official: MH 3 in Europe on 23rd April, no online fees. http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2010/02/live_text_european_gamers_summit_2010 #

It’s all over the place already, so forgive me my lazyness for not linking appropriate sources.

Monster Hunter Tri has now a set street release of 20th April in the United States, 23th April for the Europe and Australia. It will be offered in several bundles, incl. Wii Speak and Classic Controller Pro packages. The online fee has been scrapped, playing online will be free.

Also starting on 8th March you can get a demo disc in the US at every GameStop without preordering. Free for pickup.

The US GameStop preorder bonus will be a 500pts Wii card.

The official MH3 page is open now, with lots of cute info and that Ironbeard dude spoiling your day.

• RT @TenebraCapcom: Monster Hunters wanted for Monster Hunter Tri TV commercial http://bit.ly/dj3Nf9 #
• @TenebraCapcom @Draconacticus Ahem. Would you please stop harrassing the younglings? in reply to TenebraCapcom #
• @Draconacticus but but i don't have slippers. Also we should set the filming location for that ad to be in NZ. Who's paying my flight again? #
• @Draconacticus Yuck. Poisonous goannas…They bite their prey, let it run away and die slowly of blood poisoning while they trail them. in reply to Draconacticus #
• @Draconacticus There was NO TALK OF GETTING POISONED in my contract! Yes I want my monster hunts in safe setting! http://bit.ly/bABUB8 in reply to Draconacticus #
• @Draconacticus You use chinese twin swords, I'll take the hammer route. Easy KO on mousehead. in reply to Draconacticus #
• @Draconacticus Carves: Big Blck Ear, Mickey Brainstem, FourFingerGlove. 2% chance on Minnie's Heart. in reply to Draconacticus #
• #MH #Cosplay Kirin style: http://twitpic.com/13f5nl, Source: Kotaku #
• RT @TenebraCapcom: To celebrate its release on Fri 19th, I've got a copy of Ace Attorney Miles Edgeworth .RT & follow @TenebraCapcom by 10pm #
• Uploaded the old map gathering data (@VioletKira, @rivka07). http://www.reign-of-the-rathalos.com/mhp2g-mhfu/data-section/ #
• RT @tweetmeme RotR and Inko's Avatar Creator http://bit.ly/9Mrnwv #
• @usejquery Community showcase: http://bit.ly/amcerg #
• @CaptainCortez A heartfelt good luck from one in the mid 40s… in reply to CaptainCortez #

Well, the cover of the current Hongkong based gameWave says it all. This magazine had some hits on pre-announcing PSP games before (like Persona), but it’s still a rumour and the logo looks faked to me.

Anyhow, good news? Yes, indeed.

Update: Firstly, the logo on that mag was created by bobofango on the wikia as a placeholder. Which makes me lol on gameWaves skills. Secondly, Leo Tan from Capcom Europe has denied any knowledge about a upcoming MHP3.

This month's cover

Well, not the blue ones but still some astonishing options here.

Make a Face!

All made possible by the awesome jQuery library and the even more awesome Inkoseh.

• Currently all gathering spots for low and high rank are complete for 6 maps. G-Rank items are in but without their gathering percentage. #
• Where? http://www.reign-of-the-rathalos.com/mhp2g-mhfu/data-section/ #
• RT @TenebraCapcom: Resident Evil The Darkside Chronicles up for grabs today! RT & follow @TenebraCapcom for your name in the hat. … #
• @TenebraCapcom Calling SWAT now. We need to arrest that felyne and it's owner. in reply to TenebraCapcom #
• MH3 seems to be scheduled for 23rd April in Europe. #mh3 #wii #nintendo #capcom #
• http://bit.ly/9ZRxME $1.5m for uploading Mario Bros Wii. Strike against piracy? #
• What a day. Sooo burned out…and there's much I want to do on the MH3 sections…totally work in progress here: http://bit.ly/cwlHkn #