Capcom’s mammoth monstrosity invades Japan at last.

Sony christened the launch of Monster Hunter Portable 3rd with a Monster Hunter skinned version of Adhoc Party, a PlayStation 3 app that lets PSP owners play ad-hoc games online.

Japanese clothing store Uniqlo has a Monster Hunter Portable 3rd tie-up. Stop by select Uniqlo stores in Tokyo between December 11 and 19 to download a quest called Uniqlo – In Pursuit of the Ultimate Raw Materials.

Capcom has another manga collaboration for Monster Hunter Portable 3rd. This one brings the shonen series Yaiba intot he game. Players can equip the Supreme King sword, which is a type of long sword.

Portable 3rd has a neat feature that lets your friends “visit” you even in singleplayer mode.

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd’s intro cinematic has a bit of a different vibe than Monster Hunter Tri’s.

Felyne weapons come in two types: those that do Slash damage, and those that do Impact damage.

Jhen Moran is so huge, the initial battle with him requires the use of a ship.

Capcom show off a few examples of how customizable Portable 3rd’s Felynes are in terms of equipment.

Capcom’s new Monster Hunter Portable 3rd trailer shows off bits and pieces of almost everything we’ve reported in recent weeks.

Check out your new hunters’ pad in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd.

Come take a look at Yukumo Village’s stores, services and inhabitants.

Yukumo Farm in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd is your one-stop locale for farming, mining, fishing and putting your Felynes to good use.

Yes, now you, too, can download the Monster Hunter Portable 3rd demo.

Capcom’s latest financial report contains sales expectations for Monster Hunter Portable 3rd in Japan.

Series producer, Ryozo Tsujimoto, believes that PSP Monster Hunter fans tend to play the game in shorter bursts on average.