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Further Monster Hunter Portable 3rd Localization Woes

It’s been nearly a year since Monster Hunter Portable 3rd was released in Japan, leaving fans in the West in a constant speculation frenzy as to when we’ll see the game stateside.  These ravenous mobs have been hammering various message boards and forums across the internet in ceaseless waves, leaving only confusion and foundation-less rumors in their wake.  From [...]
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Let’s Get Nostalgic: Breath of Fire IV

Yesterday after work I dug up my Breath of Fire IV strategy guide in anticipation of downloading the game on the PSN.  I don’t need the guide to beat the game.  In my adolescence this was one of the titles I played on repeat.  It is (pardon the pun) burned into my memory. Still, there is something intimate [...]
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Censorship In Breath Of Fire IV

The localization process can be frustrating to fans, especially regarding older titles which many gamers consider classics.  We all want to play these titles in as pure a form as possible, but for a number of reasons translations may be less than desirable or certain parts may be censored entirely.  The latter example is true [...]
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Breath of Fire IV Headed To US PSN

My PSP Go has been getting quite the workout lately, and I haven’t for a moment regretted my decision to pick one up.  On the contrary, each announcement of a classic being added to PSN is another excuse to take advantage of the versatility it affords me.  Recently, Christian Svensson (a name appearing on this blog quite [...]
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Announcing My Fair Hunter: A Monster Hunter Podcast

I am embarking upon a new project — one which is lofty, to say the least. I have found a flower girl, un-learned in the ways of the hunt. She knows nothing of the art of tracking, capturing, or even how to properly wield a Great Sword. What better opportunity to [...]
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