User blog comment:TigrexGo/Monster Hunter 3 Weapons?/@comment-1696682-20100415205334

Well, my only explanation is to make room for a some things; 1) Better Graphics. Yes, we get a lotta fun outta our PSPs, but they just don't have the power of a full blown system. 2 Control Schemes.  We have multiple controllers for the Wii, the Wii-mote and the classic controller.  So they had to program TWO sets of controls into the game, one of which required motion sensing. 3) Need to break in some more "unique" weapons. Take the Switch Axe, for example. It has a very unique attack style. The Gunlance is somewhat similar to the Lance, as is the Dual Blades to the Sword and Shield. As you no doubt have read, they'll be back for Freedom 3. Thankfully, though, they're dropping the Medium Bowgun, which, in a way, the Bow kind've fills.

Or of course, the most simple answer is probably some higher up looked at the list of weapons and said "I want this, this and this out." And we see the results.

Thankfully, my Light Bowguns will still be in Tri, so I might get it, or just wait for Freedom 3, since I've gotten so used to Unite on my PSP.