{"id":3005613,"date":"2010-06-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-06-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2010-06-01T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-06-01T00:00:00","slug":"sony-computer-entertainment-japan-to-introduce-psp-playstationportable-bundle-pack-featuring-monster-hunter-franchise-spin-off-title-monhan-nikki-pokapoka-airu-mura","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2010\/sony-computer-entertainment-japan-to-introduce-psp-playstationportable-bundle-pack-featuring-monster-hunter-franchise-spin-off-title-monhan-nikki-pokapoka-airu-mura\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Computer Entertainment Japan to Introduce\nPSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) Bundle Pack Featuring \nMonster Hunter Franchise Spin-off Title, \nMonhan Nikki Pokapoka Airu Mura"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"container-789bfd3439\" class=\"cmp-container\">\n<div class=\"aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 \">\n<div class=\"container responsivegrid aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0\">\n<div id=\"container-ead6187507\" class=\"cmp-container\">\n<div class=\"aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 \">\n<div class=\"embed aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12\">\n<div id=\"embed-32761c391f\" class=\"cmp-embed\">\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p><strong>Tokyo, June 1, 2010 <\/strong>\u2013  Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ), a division of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. responsible for business operation in Japan, today announced that a \u201cPSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) Hajimeyou AIRU MURA Pack\u201d will become available on August 26, 2010, concurrently with the launch of the stand-alone game.  The bundle pack will include the PSP handheld entertainment system (PSP-3000) and the MONHAN NIKKI POKAPOKA AIRU MURA software title for PSP and will be a limited offer at a recommended retail price of 19,900 yen (including tax). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>MONHAN NIKKI POKAPOKA AIRU MURA, developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd., is the first spin-off title of the critically acclaimed &#8220;Monster Hunter&#8221; franchise.  Players can experience the life of cute and lovable Airu, a cat-like humanoid character living in the Aiur village.  Go on a quest to challenge monsters, plant various crops for harvesting in your farm, help other Airu and experience many other different happenings and exciting events within your Airu village.  By using the ad hoc mode, players can also enjoy multiplayer mode feature such as visiting your friend\u2019s village or going on a quest together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>The PSP system, bundled with this exciting new software title, comes in a special Lilac Purple color, available exclusively through this bundle pack.  In addition, this limited-edition bundle pack will also include a voucher code for downloading PSP custom theme featuring Airu and SANRIO&#8217;s mega-popular &#8216;Hello Kitty&#8217; character*.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>With this new offering, SCEJ continues to further expand the PSP platform and create new boundaries for computer entertainment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p><span class=\"small\">* \u2018Hello Kitty\u2019 is a registered trademark of SANRIO CO., LTD.  Different voucher code will be included in the stand-alone software title.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<h2 class=\"underLine\">Product Outline<\/h2>\n<table class=\"b\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>Product name<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) Hajimeyou AIRU MURA Pack<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>Product   color\/<\/p>\n<p>Product   code<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>Lilac   Purple<\/p>\n<p>PSPJ-30016<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>Release   date<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>August 26,   2010<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>Recommended retail price<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>19,900 yen (including   tax)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>Included<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>\u30fbPSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable)   &nbsp;(PSP-3000 XZL) x 1 <\/p>\n<p>\u30fbMONHAN NIKKI   POKAPOKA AIRU MURA software title for PSP x 1<\/p>\n<p>\u30fbAC adaptor x 1<\/p>\n<p>\u30fbBattery pack (1200mAh)   x 1<\/p>\n<p>\u30fbVoucher code for   downloading PSP custom theme x 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<h2 class=\"underLine\">About the Software<\/h2>\n<table class=\"b\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>Title name<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>MONHAN NIKKI POKAPOKA AIRU MURA<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>Genre<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>Airu   life<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>Release date<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>August   26, 2010<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>Recommended retail price<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>3,990 yen (including tax)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>CERO rating<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>A (for all ages)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>Developer<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>CAPCOM Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>Copyright<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>\u00a9CAPCOM CO., LTD. 2010 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a91976,2010 SANRIO CO., LTD.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p>Official Home Page<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.capcom.co.jp\/monsterhunter\/pokapoka_airu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.capcom.co.jp\/monsterhunter\/pokapoka_airu\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p class=\"text_b\">About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/p>\n<p>Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes and markets the PlayStation\u00ae game console, the PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment system, the PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) handheld entertainment system and the PlayStation\u00ae3 (PS3\u00ae) system.  PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment.  PSP is a handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio.  PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power.  SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.  Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p class=\"alignCenter\"># # #<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\"><span class=\"small\">PlayStation and PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  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