"As an alternative to downloading this demo Capcom is also producing limited numbers of the demo UMD’s which Gamers can register to be sent at www.encyclopedia-gigantica.com or www.capcom-europe.com from the 1st June. Successful registrants will receive four copies of the demo so that they can easily set up a hunting party."

Capcom recently sent out a notice announcing that the Monster Hunter Freedom Unite free demo is now available on PlayStation Network. You can download it to your PSP and see just what the Japanese are so crazy for.

The demo contains three quests -- Hypnocatrice, Plum Hermintaur, and an Epic Hunting Quest -- a number of pre-made characters for all available weapon types, some new monsters, and 4-player co-op support.

"All you fans of hunting monstrous things can rejoice as Capcom is proud to announce the upcoming demo for Monster Hunter Freedom Unite. We were going to tease you about this a little more before announcing it, but one of the international ratings bodies spilled the beans for us.

The demo will feature multiple missions that can be played either Single Player, with the help of a Felyne knight, or Multiplayer. To help newcomers hunt some of the bigger beasties and get a taste of the deeper..."