NoE's Satoru Shibata apologizes for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate shortages

Source: Twitter, GoNintendo

First of, I would like to apologise for the shortage due to higher demand of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate at retail. New #MH3U stock will hopefully be available in shops next week for Wii U and mid April for Nintendo 3DS. Both versions of #MH3U are also available in Nintendo eShop. Again, I sincerely apologise for causing any inconvenience.

Satoru Shibata

So, who in the EU missed their chance at getting the game? Thoughts?

A Nintendo exec apologizing isn't exactly news anymore. charizard1605

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]A Nintendo exec apologizing isn't exactly news anymore. nintendoboy16

Damn, Nintendo has Apologizing as an exclusive

 

Damn, Nintendo has Apologizing as an exclusive

Zaibach

shibata to world: "who knew we would sell more than 250 copies???" :P

 I think the Pikachu 3DSXL is the fact it was a limited edition run. The good news is they are selling games qutie well, and from what I have heard MH has been helping to move Wii-U's as well. So their is a silver lining, once restocked, things shoukd go pretty smoothly.

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"][QUOTE="charizard1605"]A Nintendo exec apologizing isn't exactly news anymore. charizard1605

The Special Edition Pikachu XL isn't surprising.

Neither should the Game Shortages, They're probably trying to push Digital Sales if anything.

Although Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate isn't handled by Nintendo so Shortages for a Capcom game may mean something else.

 

Damn, Nintendo has Apologizing as an exclusive

Zaibach

Same thing happened with Fire Emblem. Is this just a ploy to get people to download on the eshop? Bread_or_Decide

Don't know why people buy hardcopies when there are DD copies available.DaBrainz

Don't know why people buy hardcopies when there are DD copies available.DaBrainz

It's different when you get to hold something physical.

I tried to explain this to my friend, but he just doesn't see value in Physical copies of any game anymore.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="nintendoboy16"] Maybe not, but this should be news for those having plans to buy MH3U, but haven't done so yet.nintendoboy16

[QUOTE="DaBrainz"]Don't know why people buy hardcopies when there are DD copies available.charizard1605

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"][QUOTE="charizard1605"]A Nintendo exec apologizing isn't exactly news anymore. charizard1605

[QUOTE="DaBrainz"]Don't know why people buy hardcopies when there are DD copies available.charizard1605

Charizard.

DRM and Consoles don't mix since a Console itself is DRM.

If it wasn't then Assassin's Creed 3 for the WiiU should also work on PS3 and 360.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="DaBrainz"]Don't know why people buy hardcopies when there are DD copies available.LegatoSkyheart

Charizard.

DRM and Consoles don't mix since a Console itself is DRM.

If it wasn't then Assassin's Creed 3 for the WiiU should also work on PS3 and 360.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="DaBrainz"]Don't know why people buy hardcopies when there are DD copies available.DaBrainz

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"] I was trolling, bro. Also, what is it with Nintendo and shortages lately? Fire Emblem Awakening, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity, Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon, the special edition Pikachu XL... What's going on?charizard1605

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]I wouldn't be surprised if they were testing some waters, seeing on how somethings sell low on their systems.

nintendoboy16

[QUOTE="DaBrainz"][QUOTE="charizard1605"] Because Nintendo's DRM for digital games is borderline abusive. . charizard1605

But they are going to change it to account based but they have yet to do that.

more lies. Nintendo deliberately under-shipped just like all their other titles (firm emblem, luigi's mansion, etc) so consumers will purchase them through the e-store. Nintendo's greed and selfishness has burned bridges to developers and publishers, now it looks like it'll burn bridges to retailers as well. runbleduck

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="DaBrainz"] They let us transfer everything from our wiis to our wiiUs. I have no concerns. I go DD as much as possible.Nintendo_Ownes7

But they are going to change it to account based but they have yet to do that.

[QUOTE="Nintendo_Ownes7"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"] What happens if your Wii U breaks tomorrow?Bardock47

But they are going to change it to account based but they have yet to do that.

[QUOTE="Bardock47"]

[QUOTE="Nintendo_Ownes7"]Send it to Nintendo and they will transfer everything to you new Wii U.

But they are going to change it to account based but they have yet to do that.

charizard1605

[QUOTE="Nintendo_Ownes7"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"] What happens if your Wii U breaks tomorrow?Bardock47

But they are going to change it to account based but they have yet to do that.

[QUOTE="DaBrainz"][QUOTE="charizard1605"]which does not restore your downloaded games. charizard1605

[QUOTE="DaBrainz"][QUOTE="charizard1605"]which does not restore your downloaded games. charizard1605

My whole thing on this matter is that if you want to play a DL game, go and do it. I would rather play the game then not play it at all.

Most of them you don't even go back to, especially if they are indy games no less. If they are retail games I can see some cause for concern due to a higher price purchase but its still not half bad if you call Nintendo service, or be smart and not take your eyes off the device like any good owner would. If anything they shouldn't need to baby ppl on this stuff based off of random hypothetical situations, breaking consoles withstanding (although its a pretty good thing to do anyways in retrospect).

I'm not saying not having a better account system is fine, because there is always that slight insecurity in everyone on this stuff, but if its actually keeping you from buying things you want to play, then you need to sort yourself.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="DaBrainz"] Honestly I don't know. I'm not worried about my WiiU being stolen. It's not a realistic scenerio. If it was, if my house was broken into the last thing I would worry about is my consoles. BUT, since you want to be silly, if you're in someones house taking their WiiU, it would be just as easy to swipe their discs at the same time. DaBrainz

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="DaBrainz"] Honestly I don't know. I'm not worried about my WiiU being stolen. It's not a realistic scenerio. If it was, if my house was broken into the last thing I would worry about is my consoles. BUT, since you want to be silly, if you're in someones house taking their WiiU, it would be just as easy to swipe their discs at the same time. AznbkdX

My whole thing on this matter is that if you want to play a DL game, go and do it. I would rather play the game then not play it at all.

Most of them you don't even go back to, especially if they are indy games no less. If they are retail games I can see some cause for concern due to a higher price purchase but its still not half bad if you call Nintendo service, or be smart and not take your eyes off the device like any good owner would. If anything they shouldn't need to baby ppl on this stuff based off of random hypothetical situations, breaking consoles withstanding (although its a pretty good thing to do anyways in retrospect).

I'm not saying not having a better account system is fine, because there is always that slight insecurity in everyone on this stuff, but if its actually keeping you from buying things you want to play, then you need to sort yourself.

there are lots of copys on store shelves where i live..but then again there are not to many little kids in my areaDepthsOfDreams

I work at a major retailer and we still have plenty. But anyways, Nintendo or MH were never big in my country

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"][QUOTE="charizard1605"]A Nintendo exec apologizing isn't exactly news anymore. charizard1605