User blog comment:Plexioth- xD/Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate/@comment-2065387-20111028062818/@comment-76.69.5.128-20111028070243

It actually doesn't mean all that much. If it's expected to be released at the end of next year, it can't be counted off. They may not be willing to announce plans to release the game in America yet.

The estimate is about as much as Tri's sales: the game's fairly high on Famitsu's most wanted list (4th or so based off reader votes) so the sales will probably be higher.