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Nintendo Delay-Age (Metroid Other M and S&P 2 Delayed)
- Thread starter DarthButcher
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AceBandage
Banned
Sounds more like Metroid's development is taking longer, rather than Zelda's.
Still, it both sucks that it's delayed, and also great.
I had too much scheduled for the next couple moths as it was.
Still, it both sucks that it's delayed, and also great.
I had too much scheduled for the next couple moths as it was.
There could be a thousand reasons for this delay, everything from more games being put into the schedule, to some games being delayed (no matter what they are) to minor shuffles, to content being cut from E3. There are so many reasons that these games are delayed it's not even funny. Maybe NOA was planning on having The Last Story and Xenoblade out this year and decided to move one of them into 2011 to prevent congestion. Maybe Zelda was delayed and NOA is releasing the Last Story and Xenoblade in its place, and then moving Metroid closer to help remove the hole that Zelda left. maybe shit went south and all they have for the holiday season is Disaster, with everything else pushed to 2011. Fuck, maybe NOA just thought that Metroid and SnP would be better placed a month later. This kind of supposition and guesswork is pretty much useless until E3 when we get a better idea of the second half of 2010.
In either case, I'm annoyed, cause I wanted Sin and Punishment 2 since I'll not be getting SMG2 (Mario games don't appeal to me). I hope Zelda makes the holiday season though.
In either case, I'm annoyed, cause I wanted Sin and Punishment 2 since I'll not be getting SMG2 (Mario games don't appeal to me). I hope Zelda makes the holiday season though.
Conrad Link
Member
While I'm disappointed, it was always a dumb idea IMO to release all those 3 big games too close together. I love Metroid like you wouldn't believe, but I hate when games I want a released too close together, so I'm still playing the other and then new one comes out and I'm split wanting to play both at same time (which I hate doing). >_<
As long as Mario doesn't get delayed I'm still happy. Metroid will come when its ready. Hopefully it doesn't push Zelda though.
Spread them out Nintendo so we don't get the WAH WAH THAT WAS A FEW MONTHS AGO! WHERE ARE THE NEW GAMES RIGHT NOW???? babies crying about no new games to look forward too.
As long as Mario doesn't get delayed I'm still happy. Metroid will come when its ready. Hopefully it doesn't push Zelda though.
Spread them out Nintendo so we don't get the WAH WAH THAT WAS A FEW MONTHS AGO! WHERE ARE THE NEW GAMES RIGHT NOW???? babies crying about no new games to look forward too.
LegendofJoe
Member
Instro said:
This. My thinking is that Nintendo saw that light and realized there was no logic behind the spacing they were giving Sin and Punishment, so they delayed M:OM (a game which is going to sell regardless of its release date) so S&P will get better sales.
jetpacks was yes
Member
AceBandage said:
Two months to release a game like Metroid should be basically done. Around this time it would be in QA/lotcheck, if it's not already past that. Unless they happened upon a game-crashing bug at the last second, or decided at the last minute to change the voice-acting or something along those lines, the delay is most likely not due to development taking longer. But if another, later 2010 release happened to see a delay then I can imagine them wanting to space out their releases more. Zelda is a possibility, though I agree that Metroid is not as big of a franchise. But what else could it be? I'm sure we'll know by E3. If at E3 Zelda is announced for q1/2 (or later) 2011, I'd bet that was the primary reason for OM's delay.
The Hermit
Member
I knew it was too good to be true 
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
ShockingAlberto said:
I rather like that it's no longer being released so close to Galaxy 2 myself.
AceBandage
Banned
Guevara said:
Depends on what you mean by depressing.
I mean, it'll sell to the 1 million Metroid fans that are out there.
After that, probably not much.
HylianScribe
Member
wsippel said:
Straight from the press site...
03/14/10 Pokémon HeartGold Version DS
03/14/10 Pokémon SoulSilver Version DS
03/28/10 WarioWare D.I.Y. DS
03/28/10 America's Test Kitchen: Let's Get Cooking DS
03/29/10 WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase WiiWare
04/19/10 Mega Man 4 VC
04/19/10 Bang Attack WiiWare
04/19/10 SURVIVING HIGH SCHOOL DSiWare
04/19/10 Game & Watch: Donkey Kong Jr. DSiWare
04/19/10 Game & Watch: Flagman DSiWare
04/19/10 Game & Watch: Ball DSiWare
04/19/10 myPostcards DSiWare
05/03/10 Picross 3D DS
05/23/10 Super Mario Galaxy 2 Wii
06/07/10 Sin and Punishment: Star Successor DS
06/14/10 100 Classic Books DS
06/27/10 Metroid: Other M Wii
Summer 2010 FlingSmash Wii
Nothing else beyond that.
Metroid.com still says Coming 06.27.2010.
Gamestop still lists pre-order for June 27th.
http://www.gamestop.com/browse/search.aspx?N=0&Ntk=TitleKeyword&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntt=Metroid
GameFly lists it as June 27th
http://www.gamefly.com/game/Wii/Metroid-Other-M/138480/
Amazon, too
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BSC4ZS/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Don't one of those three usually get cited as "tentative date announced" on blogs 90% of the time? I always hear of a new release or delay semi-confirmed by GameSpot/GameFly/Amazon or the ESRB rating.
See, these are the threads I hate on GAF and online in general, ever since I started posting online. No offense to OP, but I don't see why anyone gets so worked up about random GameStore employees posting e-mails about delays/release dates, or when a fan finds a "new" date on random site. What happens then is EVERYONE reads it and takes it as fact and screams "FIRE!" These types of threads should be banned on GAF IMO since it's just hearsay. And I am not accusing OP of anything, but in general, anyone can make a thread like this with claims, and if it comes true, it's a "perk" to them with credibility, or if what they say is wrong, they can chalk it up to "well the e-mail was real, I was just repeating what I read" or something. If Koehler or somebody bugs NOA about this, gets an answer, and posts a story about it, then by all means throw yourselves a pity party (or celebrate if it's untrue).
Lone_Prodigy
Member
Still haven't cracked open Red Steel 2, waiting for my EB to get MHTri in, and of course Galaxy 2 in May. Maybe I'll transfer my Metroid pre-order to Galaxy 2.
Hopefully I can finish the Primes before Other M: only about 1/3 through Echoes.
Hopefully I can finish the Primes before Other M: only about 1/3 through Echoes.
grandjedi6
Master of the Google Search
The 'source' is apparently a company email within Play N Trade. For some reason, the original post didn't think this information was worthy of being in the opening post.wRATH2x said:
AceBandage
Banned
Best Buy is listing a date of 8/15.
Doesn't mean anything of course, since I don't know what date it listed before today.
Doesn't mean anything of course, since I don't know what date it listed before today.
VegaShinra
Junior Member
It lists Sin & Punishment 2 as 6/27.AceBandage said:
abstract alien
Member
Thank you Nintendo. Metroid should be polished beyond all human possibilities, so take your time, I'll wait.
DarthButcher
Member
grandjedi6 said:
No I did not. I've posted that information in several other threads, and it just slipped my mind about how huge GAF is, so I forgot to mention it in this specific thread until someone asked.
In regards to credibility: I believe this to be authentic as we've gotten information about other small things like this before today, so I see no reason as to why they would email us 2 months before release and say the games are delayed.
VGChampion
Member
Nooooo
I was just starting to replay the Metroid Prime trilogy so I'd be already for this one.
I was just starting to replay the Metroid Prime trilogy so I'd be already for this one.
RumblingRosco
Member
wRATH2x said:
(but seriously, OP needs to be more clear about his source.)
phalestine
aka iby.h
MidnightScott
Banned
I am cry. Why delay S&P2? No one's gonna buy it anyway except us folks on the internet who have knowledge of its existence.
However, I do believe the delay is brought on by Zelda Wii probably being pushed to early 2011, and they'll need Metroid to be the big holiday game...
Unless Reginleiv & FlingSmash & Line Attack Heroes are coming...then I'll be fine...
However, I do believe the delay is brought on by Zelda Wii probably being pushed to early 2011, and they'll need Metroid to be the big holiday game...
Unless Reginleiv & FlingSmash & Line Attack Heroes are coming...then I'll be fine...
grandjedi6
Master of the Google Search
For the record, its not that I don't believe you, I'm just a stickler for proper sourcingDarthButcher said:
On that note, Walmart has delayed Metroid: Other M too.
ShockingAlberto
Member
To use E3 as free advertising.MidnightScott said:
Femmeworth
Banned
Oh well, more development time for Other M isn't really a bad thing.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
Nintendo delays things.
You'll either deal or move on.
You'll either deal or move on.
TestOfTide
Banned
ShockingAlberto said:
wasn't zelda TP seen by nintendo as an excuse not to release any "other" high profile nintendo wii games (excluding Wii Sports) at launch?
boiled goose
good with gravy
Fine by me.
MG2 needs breathing space. This way S&P2 is not sent to die in its shadow. My wallet could also use the break.
Zelda Wii 2010:lol
MG2 needs breathing space. This way S&P2 is not sent to die in its shadow. My wallet could also use the break.
Zelda Wii 2010:lol
DarthButcher
Member
Bisnic said:
I got an email from corporate, as well as Bestbuy showing the delays on their game sites as well:
Sin and Punishment 2
Metroid: Other M
civilstrife
Member
I think it's being delayed to give Zelda some breathing room. Cause It's gonna be a surprise release DURING E3!!!!!!!
ShockingAlberto
Member
If that's true, doesn't it completely prove my pointTestOfTide said:
MisterHero
Super Member
It's 2003 all over again; Mario Sunshine, Wind Waker, and Metroid Prime were all supposed be released within months of each other but were later spread out.
Oh man what will I ever do
Oh man what will I ever do
DarthButcher
Member
pulga said:Someone clear this up, the source was some unknown retailer or such? What the fuck is going on here. Nintendo better issue a press release
Play N Trade is not an unknown company, it has over 200 stores nationwide and is the (3rd?) biggest specialty retailer?
This is the same type of email that brought me this last fall. Normally, the corporate emails are filled with nonsense and information about games that will soon release, but occasionally, it drops a juicy nugget of info.
Plus, Bestbuy's website also reflects this new information.
civilstrife
Member
I wouldn't have gotten around to it this summer anyway. But the possibility of a Zelda delay would just ruin my mood! Frowny face.
DarthButcher
Member
mr_chun said:No Metroid this summer?
Oh well I have a hideous backlog that needs cleaning this summer anyway.
Also, OP, are you the IGN DarthButcher? If so, long time no see!
Yup, I'm formerly IGN DarthButcher, left there last year and signed up here.