Nintendo delaying Brawl a marketing ploy!

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I think part of the reason for the delay is the developers actually listening to the demand for expanded online options and such. This will likely be the only Smash Bros. game of its generation (like the others), and it has some EXTREMELY big shoes to fill considering that Melee has logged hundreds of hours of play time from many people and is frequently mentioned in all-time favorites lists. There would be great disappointment from the fanbase if the game is anything less than spectacular, and I think the delay will ensure the developers have the opportunity to succeed.