Software:Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

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Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
North American PSP box art
Developer(s)Capcom Production Studio 1[1]
Publisher(s)Capcom
Director(s)Yasunori Ichinose
Producer(s)Ryozo Tsujimoto
Designer(s)Katsuhiro Eguchi
Yuji Matsumoto
Shintaro Kojima
Composer(s)Yuko Komiyama
Akihiko Narita
Tadayoshi Makino
SeriesMonster Hunter
Platform(s)PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, iOS
ReleasePlayStation Portable
  • JP: March 27, 2008
  • NA: June 22, 2009
  • AU: June 25, 2009
  • EU: June 26, 2009
iOS
  • JP: May 8, 2014
  • WW: July 2, 2014
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is an action role-playing game developed and published by Capcom for the PlayStation Portable and iOS. It is an expanded version of the original Monster Hunter Freedom 2 and was released on March 27, 2008, in Japan as Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (モンスターハンターポータブル2nd G, Monsutā Hantā Pōtaburu 2nd G).

Gameplay

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite has more missions, equipment, and monsters than Monster Hunter Freedom 2, and a new Felyne fighter to help the player on their quests. Rarity 9 and 10 armor and weapons were added. Players can now hold up to 99 of each item type in their item boxes, store up to 20 equipment sets, and get ten equipment pages instead of six. A new type of quest, the "Epic Hunting Quest", was introduced, which enables the player to take on, one by one, up to four different monsters in one quest. Weapons can now have up to purple sharpness which is higher than white sharpness. The player can now accept HR 7-9 quests in the gathering hall and new elder quests outside the gathering hall from a Felyne beside the village elder. The downloadable content can give the player special armor for their Felyne along with early unlocks for some of the Felyne skills. The introduction of new monsters such as the Ukanlos have been put into the game with even more creatures than the last version of Monster Hunter Freedom 2 on the PSP system.

Development

On November 6, 2008, the beta version of a new online service allowing voice chat and gameplay via tunneling PSP AdHoc mode to work same way as infrastructure mode does, through the PlayStation Network (and a LAN connected Wi-Fi capable PlayStation 3) was released on the Japanese PlayStation Store. Ad hoc Party for PlayStation Portable beta version is compatible with Monster Hunter Freedom Unite.

Marketing and release

In the 2008 Tokyo Game Show, it was announced that the game would be released in North America as Monster Hunter Freedom Unite in Spring 2009.[2] At the 2009 GDC, the release date was further specified as June 23, 2009. The United States and the Australian demo are available for free on the PlayStation Network on the PSP as of May 21, 2009.[3] Capcom has announced that the PSP bundle would be released in Europe, but were not specific about anywhere else. A press release at Capcom's European Press Center website states that the bundle would contain "a specially designed Monster Hunter branded PSP skin and pouch along with a copy of the game."[4] As for the release in Japan, there was a special edition PSP bundle which included the game, a strap, and a decorated Matte Bronze PSP. In addition to this bundle, people who pre-ordered the game also received a black, hairy strap. The hair on the strap was meant to be that of a monster exclusive to the game, the Nargacuga.

Although no longer available, Capcom had created the Encyclopedia Gigantica, a website for newcomers to the Monster Hunter series. It had included tutorial videos, images of monsters, forums and more. This website has been shut down.

Capcom was also holding a temporary Gathering Hall between July 3 and September 1 in London, Charing Cross, for all Unite players to play in a campaign to make the franchise more popular in the West to see future titles to be released overseas. Capcom's Monster Hunter Freedom Unite website, as well as Encyclopedia Gigantica, are sending out demo copies of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite to anyone who registers for one.

This demo has a set equipment list for each of the weapon categories, and the player may also select between three felyne helpers to join the player. The player may choose between three quests, totaling about 2 hours of game time.

An iOS version was released in 2014. With the release of iOS 9, the game lost compatibility and Capcom initially announced no plans to update the game, later removing from the App Store.[5] However, it later returned with fixed compatibility.[6]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
iOSPSP
1Up.comN/AA[7]
EdgeN/A7/10[8]
EurogamerN/A8/10[9]
GameProN/AStarStarStar[10]
GameRevolutionN/AB[11]
GameSpotN/A6.5/10[12]
GameTrailersN/A8.1/10[13]
GameZoneN/A8.5/10[14]
IGNN/A(AU) 9.5/10[15]
(US) 8/10[16]
PSMN/AStarStarStarStar[17]
TouchArcadeStarStarStarStarStar[18]N/A
Aggregate score
Metacritic86/100[19]81/100[20]

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite received "favorable" reviews on both platforms according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[19][20]

The Japanese version of the PSP version sold 670,000 copies on its release day, and in its first week sold one million copies.[21] As of July 8, 2009, the game has sold 3.5 million copies in the region.[22] No official numbers on American sales have been released at this time. In Japan, as of December 2008 the game has sold 2.5 million copies on the PSP, and as of December 2009, the Best Edition of 2G sold 1 million copies. As of November 7, 2019, the game has sold 3.8 million copies worldwide on the PSP, making it the fifth best-selling game on the PSP.[23]

References

  1. ↑ "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite - PlayStation Portable - GameSpy". http://psp.gamespy.com/playstation-portable/monster-hunter-freedom-2g/. 
  2. ↑ Athab, Majed (9 October 2008). "TGS 08: Capcom announces US-bound Monster Hunter Freedom Unite". Engadget (Joystiq). https://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/tgs-08-capcom-announces-us-bound-monster-hunter-freedom-unite/. 
  3. ↑ Baxter, Shawn (21 May 2009). "Monster Hunter Demo Live Today on PSN!". PlayStation Blog. http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/05/21/monster-hunter-demo-live-today-on-psn/. 
  4. ↑ Capcom Europe Press Center (login required)[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
  5. ↑ Klepek, Patrick (7 October 2015). "Why So Many Games Are Disappearing From The App Store". Kotaku. Gawker Media. http://kotaku.com/why-so-many-games-are-disappearing-from-the-app-store-1735215701. 
  6. ↑ Musgrave, Shaun (4 July 2016). "'Monster Hunter Freedom Unite' is Updated and Back in the App Store". TouchArcade. [. http://toucharcade.com/2016/07/04/monster-hunter-freedom-united-updated/. 
  7. ↑ Barnholt, Ray (19 June 2009). "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Review (PSP)". http://www.1up.com/reviews/monster-hunter-freedom-unite-review. 
  8. ↑ Edge staff (2 July 2009). "Review: Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PSP)". Edge. http://www.edge-online.com/magazine/review-monster-hunter-freedom-unite. Retrieved 26 December 2015. 
  9. ↑ Pearson, Dan (19 June 2009). "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PSP)". http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/monster-hunter-freedom-unite-review. 
  10. ↑ Koehn, Aaron (23 June 2009). "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PSP)". GamePro. http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/210957/monster-hunter-freedom-unite/. Retrieved 26 December 2015. 
  11. ↑ Ferris, Duke (6 August 2009). "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Review (PSP)". Game Revolution. http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/monster-hunter-freedom-unite. 
  12. ↑ Shau, Austin (2 July 2009). "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Review (PSP)". http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/monster-hunter-freedom-unite-review/1900-6212848/. 
  13. ↑ "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Review (PSP)". GameTrailers. 8 July 2009. http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=6118. 
  14. ↑ Zacarias, Eduardo (21 June 2009). "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite - PSP - Review". GameZone. http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/monster_hunter_freedom_unite_psp_review. 
  15. ↑ Cottee, James (21 June 2009). "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite: AU Review". http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/22/monster-hunter-freedom-unite-au-review. 
  16. ↑ Miller, Greg (22 June 2009). "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Review". http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/22/monster-hunter-freedom-unite-review. 
  17. ↑ "Review: Monster Hunter Freedom Unite". PlayStation: The Official Magazine: 81. September 2009. 
  18. ↑ Musgrave, Shaun (3 July 2014). "'Monster Hunter Freedom Unite' Review – Good-bye Free Time, Hello Wildlife Slaughter". https://toucharcade.com/2016/07/05/monster-hunter-freedom-unite-review. 
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite for iOS for iPhone/iPad Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/monster-hunter-freedom-unite/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad. 
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite for PSP Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/monster-hunter-freedom-unite/critic-reviews/?platform=psp. 
  21. ↑ "MHP 2ndG: One Million Sold In Six Days". PSP Hyper. 1 April 2008. http://www.psphyper.com/psp/mhp-2ndg-one-million-sold-in-six-days/. 
  22. ↑ Remo, Chris (8 July 2009). "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP Sells 3.5M In Japan". http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=24355. 
  23. ↑ "Platinum Titles". Capcom Investor Relations. Capcom. http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/business/million.html. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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