Because it's exactly the same date as they came out with??
Winter 2014 starts Dec 21st and ends March XX.
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Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Summer 2014, Wii U Winter 2014
- Thread starter Poetic.Injustice
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Because it's exactly the same date as they came out with??
Winter 2014 starts Dec 21st and ends March XX.
test_account
XP-39C²
I see. I wonder what the connectivity will be. If i should guess, it would be some trading mechanic somehow. Or maybe unlock some progression (kinda like cross save).
C.Olimar788
Member
On one hand, I'm happy that we'll be getting a new Smash Bros. in the Summer.
On the other, I don't think it's wise to put the 3DS version out first, and I would much rather enjoy the characters first in HD...
Ah, well. Summer Smash Bros. woo!
On the other, I don't think it's wise to put the 3DS version out first, and I would much rather enjoy the characters first in HD...
Ah, well. Summer Smash Bros. woo!
Chopper Dave
Member
How does this being developed by Namco work into this I wonder? I don't know much about the specifics of the dev team but I am pretty sure they are not just stepping into HD graphics development.
Fighting games are crazy and so are it's fans. Smash isn't a typical fighting game for the most part neither are its fans but if you look at fighting games you get soo many iterations and each time the fans get hyped. They'll announce some god-tier exclusive characters and features/modes/levels and improve the visuals a bit before launch, have the best online etc and people will get excited. It's the flagship release in every single way. Some people may like the painted look of the 3DS game or whatever but the Wii U version might as well be called Super Smash Bros. Definitive HD Edition.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Bayonetta 2 will be this year.
So, last year Nintendo apparently delayed Wii Party U and Wii Fit U to "Winter 2013".
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/11/e3-2013-wii-party-u-wii-fit-u-delayed
http://www.vg247.com/2013/06/11/wii-party-u-wii-fit-u-out-winter-2013/
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/11/e3-2013-wii-party-u-wii-fit-u-delayed
http://www.vg247.com/2013/06/11/wii-party-u-wii-fit-u-out-winter-2013/
Who knows on X, but Bayo has been dated for Summer in Japan since a few months ago. I would be very surprised if Bayo wasn't out by this Fall.
playingwithfire
Member
Makes sense, I guess.
If both were released in the same period, people would just chose one or the other. They'll sell a ton more of the 3DS version by releasing it first, because most of the Wii U owners (like myself) wouldn't have bought it otherwise. And then a few months later, when people are bored of the bare bones 3DS version, Nintendo will start hyping up the Wii U version with it's shinier graphics and extra content.
If both were released in the same period, people would just chose one or the other. They'll sell a ton more of the 3DS version by releasing it first, because most of the Wii U owners (like myself) wouldn't have bought it otherwise. And then a few months later, when people are bored of the bare bones 3DS version, Nintendo will start hyping up the Wii U version with it's shinier graphics and extra content.
Keep hope alive. Summer is still going to blow massive chunks.
Spieler Eins
Member
Some Dynasty Warriors cash in and Deviantart presents: Sonic the Hedgehog still coming though.
lol
Good call. I thought there was an example recently.
I guess so but I still can't help feel a little upset about this news since Smash Bros. is my favourite video game series ever so I wanted to experience the best version first. Then again Sakurai is an amazing dev so I should trust his decision.
Yeah different is probably going to happen but there will be no console exclusive characters, that's already been confirmed.
DAREALGUMMY
Member
Exactly. Had no interest in the 3DS version. Now I can play it until the bigger and better looking with more contest version comes out.
Isn't Bayo releasing this summer in Japan?
http://www.vg247.com/2013/06/11/wii-party-u-wii-fit-u-out-winter-2013/
Says that Wii Party U will be out winter 2013
Release date October 2013
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Party_U
Wii Fit U was also delayed to winter 2013
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/06/11/e3-2013-wii-party-u-wii-fit-u-delayed
was released on the E-Shop November and physical early December
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Fit_U
I think they only see summer and winter, no spring and fall/autumn so they can packaged into wherever is needed.
Hope this puts pay to the 2015 stuff, although I still expect the 2015 number to spread across the net like wildfire even with this info
When Nintendo say winter they seem to mean October-December as well.
Bayo could still come this year, but X I have no idea on. I'm just hoping there are plenty of games to still come out before Smash, like Yarn Yoshi and some unannounced games. Heck, I'll gladly take anther S/NES Remix or two this year (not to mention the planned multitude of indie games)!
I don't know why everyone is fussy.
Iwata said that SSB 4 is scheduled for this calendar year
Sakurai said he will try and do his best to make sure that it comes out as planned, which is by the end of this year.
Stop trying to debate things not there. If you want to be "technical" than you'd know that Winter of 2014 includes Jan+Feb+Mar of 2014. I'm not sure if intentional jimmy rustling is occurring here.
Iwata said that SSB 4 is scheduled for this calendar year
Sakurai said he will try and do his best to make sure that it comes out as planned, which is by the end of this year.
Stop trying to debate things not there. If you want to be "technical" than you'd know that Winter of 2014 includes Jan+Feb+Mar of 2014. I'm not sure if intentional jimmy rustling is occurring here.
xxbrothawizxx63
Member
But Bayo 2 is Summer in Japan...
Didn't they just say that the rooster will be the same? So you think they lied on purpose to sell the 3ds version better?
Okay thank you for actually finding that.
I'll remove the date ranges from the OP then as well.
Zelda Musou. Hot shit man. Nobody asked for that. Not even the seven people in the world that play Dynasty Warriors.
All that Nintendo frustration. I totally get it now. And I'm not even a diehard Smash fan like you guys. I just wanted something I knew would be fun to play between June and September. Fuckin blows dude.
All that Nintendo frustration. I totally get it now. And I'm not even a diehard Smash fan like you guys. I just wanted something I knew would be fun to play between June and September. Fuckin blows dude.
Can't get excited for a fighter like smash with 4 players in a wide stage on a 4.88" touchscreen. I don't see the Wii U version getting extra content since sakurai said he wasn't doing DLC characters. So what's the reason for people to buy the U version after buying the 3DS version? Graphics and a bigger screen? New maps?
No thanks. I'll skip the 3DS version and wait for the true smash bros experience in winter 2015.
No thanks. I'll skip the 3DS version and wait for the true smash bros experience in winter 2015.
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
I'm surprised that they would release 3DS first but I'm hyped since I'm planning to double dip the games.
Wait for E3, Drew. Then worry!
Exactly. Spreading them apart allows you to reel them back in again when they're thirsty. Not everyone will bite again but most of these people would have went for the 3DS version if they released simultaneously regardless *cue everyone saying they were going to get the Wii U version but now aren't*
If they show up, unless they stated already that they'll be there
giancarlo123x
Banned
This is fucking stupid. It should be the opposite if anything.
Sakura
Member
From the IGN article: "During its pre-E3 Nintendo Direct today, Nintendo confirmed that Wii Party U has been delayed to October"
Retail version came out in January 2014 in NA and February 2014 in Japan.
I disagree.
edit: As an example of another game (by a different company): http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/15/ni-no-kuni-wrath-of-the-white-witch-launches-winter-2012/ The game was delayed to Winter 2012 and came out in January 2013. It is not uncommon for Japanese companies to use this wording.
Bel_Air_Jeff
Banned
I was going to get both regardless. But I'm pretty sure that the Super Smash 3DS summer release date, has just convinced me to upgrade to a 3DS XL and sell my launch 3DS.
To be fair I haven't even watched the direct...directly. Just looked at the trailers with the volume off and gawked at the amazing graphics on the superior Wii U version.
Yeah, but E3 is beginning of June. That means no retail game announced at E3 will release until July. NoA doesn't do July, so August. So best case scenario late July in EU and August in NA for the next retail 1st party game on Wii U.
The 3DS version was always going to be the main moneymaker out of the two. The Wii U version would get a boost if they manage a holiday 2014 release, plus MK8 sales will have increased the Wii U install base somewhat by the time smash releases. Besides, there might be development issues going on internally we don't know about that caused the delay.
anotherVegan
Member
This. Why wouldn't they release at the same time?
Nice. The XL is great. Still interested in the Wii U version or not?
Mike Double U
Banned
I'll be devastated if Kart gets delayed.
Assuming no delays* I would guess at this roughly for a schedule:
August- Bayo 2
September- Hyrule Warriors
Oct/Nov- NFC casual game
Nov/Dec- Smash.
I think X makes it late 2014 in Japan, 2015 elsewhere.
*huge assumption I know
http://www.vg247.com/2013/06/11/wii-party-u-wii-fit-u-out-winter-2013/
Says that Wii Party U will be out winter 2013
Release date October 2013
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Party_U
Wii Fit U was also delayed to winter 2013
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/06/11/e3-2013-wii-party-u-wii-fit-u-delayed
was released on the E-Shop November and physical early December
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Fit_U
I think they only see summer and winter, no spring and fall/autumn so they can packaged into wherever is needed.
Hope this puts pay to the 2015 stuff, although I still expect the 2015 number to spread across the net like wildfire even with this info
When Nintendo say winter they seem to mean October-December as well.
Yeah "Q4" is too much of a business term, winter = q4, fall = q3 etc.
Might as well bump it to June 6 since it's releasing on the dead ass end of May.
The article i first quoted actually said winter for wii party, and ended up as October, maybe it was article wording not Nintendo however but don't think so.
Game was still released digitally, and in that Wikipedia link i gave retail release in EU and Australia was early December
you can disagree, but sorry your a bit wrong here in my opinion as the facts show that they consider winter to be before December as well
Has there ever been a time when a company has announced its release dates based on the very last version to be released? It would be like Ubisoft announcing dates based on the delayed PC versions of things