Splatoon Update Speculation

[Guitarguy]

Mummelmann said:

Guitarguy said:

Mummelmann said:
I still don't think that two modes, five maps, no proper customization, no changing timer from 3 minutes and only 4v4 were all great choices for online multiplayer.
I think they should have waited for fall instead, September release would be perfect; more content from launch and acting as a bridge into Q4 where both software and hardware always start climbing on the charts.

It would have been ideal to wait but the Wii U has had a massive drought and they needed a big release to tide gamers over. PS4/X1 can delay their first party/exclusive titles(ie Uncharted 4 and Quantum Break) because they have third parties filling in the gaps but Nintendo cannot do this.

But what's worse? Having a drought or having a potentially huge title not fulfill its potential by releasing it too early?

It's not like hardware sales are going to be amazing anyway; this would be a slow summer regardless, I think fall would be a much better option, all things considered. I was actually surprised that some reviewers didn't deduct more than they did due to content when I actually read what was missing and what was present.

Valid point. I just feel that Nintendo are in a very tight spot considering the Xbox1 and PS4 are gaining ground very fast in terms of market share and software. The Wii U is already dated hardware compared to the other 2 consoles as well as being surpassed in terms of sales. I just don't think there was a perfect solution for them really...