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[Hero of Legend]

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/amiibo-/amiibo-details/Link-Ocarina-of-Time--1136389.html (EXAMPLE LINK, read the paragraph to see that it isn't guaranteed)

Initially found on Reddit showing the Archer Link amiibo but with no link (ahem) and just a blurry image, I went to check myself and, sure enough, if you look at any amiibo and look at the "Discover more amiibo" section, it shows you 4 random amiibo, and the BotW ones (so far I've seen the Rider one shown) will show "04/03'2017" as the person on Reddit found. Just seeing them from the main amiibo page or the BotW amiibo pages themselves will only show "2017".

Now the obvious next question is, does this potentially also leak the game's date itself, and most of all, the NX's launch date if BotW is going to be a launch title as was Twilight Princess on Wii? That is not certain. I think it's likely that the amiibo could just launch independently of the game and NX, but a simultaneous launch would be a great idea though.

 

[GDGF]

That would be an amazing slip up.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

leak of the wild

 

[Oregano]

4th March is a Saturday so I doubt it's the final/real release date.

 

[James Scott]

Early march with BoTW would be a cool date for NX. Really hope BoTW is a launch title, if the reports of a Mario and Pokemon due by the end of 2017 are true, then pushing back Zelda would be too crowded while likely nothing big enough at launch

 

[Betty]

I hope it's true, I'd rather get an NX than VR or a Pro/Scorpio.

 

[NinjaCoachZ]

Have any amiibos released prior to their respective game?

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

4th March is a Saturday so I doubt it's the final/real release date.

bowser was released on a saturday though..? along with likely other amiibo

edit: nevermind, i was looking at 2016

 

[udivision]

Eh....

 

[Danthrax]

Probably a placeholder date that'll get changed once Nintendo announces that the NX is delayed until fall.

 

[LegendofLex]

I'd love for NX/BotW to make early March, but I'm not convinced this isn't a placeholder.

 

[JosephManderley]

Good catch OP!

I'm not a massive Zelda fan, but this has my interest....

 

[Quonny]

Whoopsie.

 

[Mediking]

So March 2017 really is the month for NX..... not the holidays... but March

 

[Mariolee]

4th March is a Saturday so I doubt it's the final/real release date.

Yeah I believe Amiibos usually launch on a Friday. Most likely a placeholder date.

 

[Onaco]

4th March is a Saturday so I doubt it's the final/real release date.

Nintendo used to release games on Sunday in America. I don't see why not. They could be doing a Friday American release with a Saturday Japan and Europe release for the NX and Zelda.

 

[Oregano]

bowser was released on a saturday though..? along with likely other amiibo

Wait? In the UK? That's a bit weird.

I don't see them releasing a new system/game on a Saturday though.

 

[AAMARMO]

So March 2017 really is the month for NX..... not the holidays... but March

 

[sixteen-bit]

Yeah I believe they usually launch on a Friday?

and their hardware usually drops on Sundays

 

[Ogodei]

Probably a placeholder date that'll get changed once Nintendo announces that the NX is delayed until fall.

Could just be the night before, basically, and that it lands on Sunday the 5th.

 

[BKSmash]

and their hardware usually drops on Sundays

Seriously? Ooooooh shit!

 

[TheMoon]

dat ultra broad definition of what a "leak" is lol

 

[Hero of Legend]

There IS one potential explanation and is a mistake; I noticed Wolf Link's amiibo is dated at "04/03/2016". Copy and paste error?

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/amiibo-/amiibo-details/Wolf-Link-1073374.html

 

[kuroneko0509]

btw no need to mindlessly refresh the link to see if the date mentioned is there or not
http://puu.sh/rdsiv/21d03b17f2.png[/IMG
not saying I really think it will be released on that date tho

 

[Morts]

Could just as easily be a placeholder instead of a leak.

 

[James Scott]

I checked and I got the Guardian instead of the rider Link. Same date.

 

[Starwolf_UK]

I seem to recall Nintendo UK store "leaked" dates before. Can't remember if they were correctly.

Sadly I can only recall the slightly similar but also misinformation they wrote about the USB gamecube controller adapter. They initially said it added GCN controller support to vWii.

 

[TheJoRu]

There IS one potential explanation and is a mistake; I noticed Wolf Link's amiibo is dated at "04/03/2016". Copy and paste error?

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/amiibo-/amiibo-details/Wolf-Link-1073374.html

Was just going to say this, it's a bit peculiar that it's exactly one year apart.

 

[MuchoMalo]

and their hardware usually drops on Sundays

So, launch the Amiibo a day before the system and game? That actually makes a lot of sense.

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

There IS one potential explanation and is a mistake; I noticed Wolf Link's amiibo is dated at "04/03/2016". Copy and paste error?

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/amiibo-/amiibo-details/Wolf-Link-1073374.html

???

march 4th, 2016 is the day TPHD's bundle came out

 

[Razmos]

Great now leak the release date of the Bayonetta amiibo. #thethirstisreal

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

This seems like fairly non-news, we've known for months now that the NX would be launching in March of 2017.

 

[LegendofLex]

and their hardware usually drops on Sundays

Their software used to drop on Sundays, too, but then they switched to Friday.

New hardware models switched to Fridays as well, e.g. Hyrule Edition 3DS (Oct 30, 2015), Galaxy-Style 3DS (Sep 2, 2016), Wind Waker HD Wii U (Sep 20, 2013), etc.

It doesn't help that the date is the same as it was for Twilight Princess HD, just exactly a year after.

 

[Hero of Legend]

???

march 4th, 2016 is the day TPHD's bundle came out

No I mean they mistakenly copy and pasted that date and somehow replaced 6 with 7. As TheJoRu pointed out, they're exactly 1 year apart.

 

[WhiteRabbitEXE]

Day after my birthday. Huh.

Probably nothing, but will be interesting to see what comes if it.

Also, Jesus Christ Nintendo announce the damn NX already.

 

[Mashing]

Someone getting fired if this is the true launch date (for what it implies more than anything else).

 

[Salty Rice]

Leak? That just could be a placeholder.

The thirst for NX is real. Nintendo reveal that damn thing already!

 

[White Wolf]

Probably a placeholder date that'll get changed once Nintendo announces that the NX is delayed until fall.

yep. I've yet to see (or remember) a console release in spring.

 

[clevbrowns94]

So March 2017 really is the month for NX..... not the holidays... but March

The 3DS launched in March as well. It's not as preferable as a holiday launch, but the Wii U is dead and the 3DS is still selling, but not at spectacular rates, so they don't really have a choice. By Holiday 2016, they will have the launch games and then some to appeal to customers.

 

[MisterHero]

Welp, seeya next year NX.

 

[James Scott]

This seems like fairly non-news, we've known for months now that the NX would be launching in March of 2017.

Zelda is "2017" instead of "launch title" or "March".
Could be for a variety of reason like not wanting to delay Zelda for a 3rd time if NX has to be pushed back or if Zelda isn't ready by launch, but I do think they've been planning for it to be a launch title.

 

[KingSnake]

and their hardware usually drops on Sundays

But on Saturdays in Japan. So a worldwide release would make this quite logic.

 

[Frodo]

I'm trying not to get excited because it probably won't be March, but let me get excited anyway.

 

[Wagram]

Dude. I don't have enough money for Q1 2017.

 

[wild wild rice]

Saturday releases, eh? I like having something to look forward to on Friday night after a long week's work.

You know, besides my family and being alive.

 

[NinjaCoachZ]

There IS one potential explanation and is a mistake; I noticed Wolf Link's amiibo is dated at "04/03/2016". Copy and paste error?

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/amiibo-/amiibo-details/Wolf-Link-1073374.html

Was wondering why the date seemed familiar. Definitely think that's what it is.

 

[killroy87]

If true, no reason that wouldn't be the release date for the game, and NX as well.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Wow NX release date holy smookeroos!

 

[Mpl90]

While I believe it's a slip up, and even if it comes from the official websites, we all should've learned today that companies themselves can royally fuck up these kind of details (thanks Namco)...yes, a Saturday release would be highly unusual, especially now that Nintendo releases are on Fridays (hardware, software, amiibos). However, if we suppose March 4th, 2017 is also the NX's release date, there would be a sort-of-fascinating possible scenario: Nintendo has said the platform will be released worldwide in March. Now, what if that launch is simultaneous across all major regions? In that case, a Saturday release would make sense, since that's the day when major software releases and new consoles as a whole are released in Japan.

 

[psyfi]

this is the reveal

this is all we're getting