Japanese gaming bible has given out a rare 40/40 score for Capcom's upcoming Monster Hunter 3!

Last month you may have read our report that Dragon Quest IX for the DS the tenth game ever to receive a perfect 40/40 score from Famitsu - ten out of ten from each of the magazine's reviewers (the first game to do so was Zelda: Ocarina of Time back in 1998). This month that list swells to eleven titles - as Monster Hunter 3 joins the ranks of the acclaimed.

Says Famitsu:

"The maps and monsters have been completely remade, making things fresh ... The classic Monster Hunter feel grabs you the more you play. Old and new mix equally here, and it's been refined, deepened, and brought to unimaginable heights."

Capcom recently confirmed an "early 2010" release date for the USA and Europe. Has this news raised your anticipation for the title? Let us know below...