Should one franchise have as much pull as Monster Hunter?

A report on Nikkei Trendy [not really safe for work that site - Ed] quotes an "industry insider" as confirming that Monster Hunter is coming to the PlayStation Vita after all — and apparently it's coming this year.

There's little elaboration other than the combination of the words "Monster", "Hunter" and "Vita", but the rumours alone might be enough to spur the PS Vita's sales in its home region.

[Thanks TSA]