The out-of-touch corporate suit is a popular trope gamers like to imagine: business types who know how to make money but seemingly don't engage in the medium more than is strictly required. While that archetype can and does exist, executives generally know what they are doing. But for our money, the best questions and takes often come from investors who just want to see a return on their stake, as shown recently during an illuminating Q&A session at Capcom.
GamesRadar+ reviewed the list of questions that Capcom fielded; some of it is pretty incredible. The company was asked why it doesn't simply move the release date of Monster Hunter Wilds up from its 2025 window to December 2024, which would allow Capcom to "capture more profit" from the Holiday season. With what we imagine was infinite patience, the firm explained that the release would be revealed "once preparations are complete."
Another stated that Capcom had announced Monster Hunter Wilds for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, "but not for portable platforms like Nintendo Switch. Will this game be limited to these non-portable consoles?" Again, we like to think that the respondent let out a long-suffering sigh before replying:
"One concept we’ve incorporated into this title is aiming to portray the maximum of the world of Monster Hunter by utilizing the latest technology to its limit. To that end, the platforms capable of realizing that concept are currently the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC."
In no particular order, the company was also asked why the subtitles for the shareholder presentation were so poor, whether a video record of the meeting would be made available for later viewing, and for background on how the firm became the official sponsor of the Japan Volleyball Association.