Just the other day, Square Enix released a report on their top franchises' lifetime sales, from Final Fantasy to the more recently-acquired Tomb Raider. This time, we get a peek at Capcom's Monster Hunter series, care of Famitsu. Six installments in the franchise, spread across the PS2 and PSP - what's the breakdown in sales? Check out the full article for the numbers.

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite isn't even out in other regions yet and Capcom's already planning to make another Monster Hunter game for Japan. Plans are still sketchy though, and even Capcom admits that the game's not going to come out anytime soon.

Details after the link.

Earlier this month, rumors of a Western release for Monster Hunter Portable 2ng G sparked anew when Capcom mentioned a certain "Monster Hunter Unite" in one of their surveys. Well, guess what? Capcom has filed a trademark for "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite"!

Last month, Sony announced that they've sold about 10 million PSP units to Japanese retail. That figure, however, doesn't account for actual sales from the consumer. Today, we find out that that number has been breached. The PSP in its entire lifetime in Japan has indeed sold over 10 million units - and hey!, ever wondered the all-time best selling titles are in Japan? Hit the jump for lots of big numbers!

What's more fun than a major Capcom Monster Hunter event? Why, an event that stops by several different locations, of course. That's the case with Monster Hunter Festa 08, as the event moved to the capital of Japan as of yesterday. More on the next phase of this venue-hopping endeavor in the full article after the jump.

A long time ago, a famous bard once quipped that joys tend to double when they are shared with others. Perhaps that's the reason why fans of the Monster Hunter series congregate every year to touch base.

For those of you who won't be able to attend Monster Hunter Festa 08, worry not. We've got some news to share with you. Hunt for it in the full article after the jump.

The people have spoken. Capcom's announced that due to popular demand, they'll be re-introducing three PSP titles back into their official store. Monster Hunter Freedom's reappearance should be interesting, given that it's been off the shelves for more than a year. Further details are available in the full article.

Whether you're cooking a monster of a meal, or cooking for someone with the appetite of a monster, it's always nice to dress appropriately - so why not throw away that dinky old apron that grandma used and slip on this comfortably-orange Monster Hunter apron, courtesy of the folks over at the Monster Hunter store in Akihabara, Japan?

Yes, we know, it's a bit of a strange merchandising move, but when you're making stuff for a game that lets you stab gargantuan flying monsters for their skin and meat, culinary items do make sense. And even if you're not one to take helm in the kitchen, there's always the awesome-looking paper files also being sold.

Definitely a great addition (if not a quirky one) to the booty of Monster Hunter goodies available. Updates as we get them, in the meantime enjoy the goodies!

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Not really news, but a little something for those who're loyal to the hit game for the PlayStation Portable. Kotaku's Brian Ashcraft has been going around the fan-pleasing Monster Hunter Festa in Osaka as of late, and he's been taking images, videos and what -not.

His latest revelation to the wide wild world of the interwebs involves several masterful works of Monster Hunter related art. Behold:

    
    
  

Yep, the game's actually big enough for people to care about the concept art. Cool isn't it?

If you're a fan of the Monster Hunter Portable series who only got into the game because of the sequel, then you're in luck because Sony's introducing PSP Best rerelease of the original Monster Hunter Portable video game by Capcom. Well, you would be in luck, if you happened to live in Japan.

According to their website, Sony will be releasing a PSP Best version of the original PSP game this coming April 26. There's no word on whether or not there will be any extra features in this video game, but you have to love the rock bottom pricing they have on this one. You'll be able to purchase a reissued copy of the game for around ¥ 1980 (US$ 17).

In any case, you're a lucky son of a bargain hunter if this little bargain alert fits your needs quite well. As for us English-speaking folk, we'll just have to sign a petition to see a reissue of our own.