Splatoon Update Speculation

[Mummelmann]

Guitarguy said:

Mummelmann said:

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...

Yeah, it is a difficult position they're in, likely one without a perfect solution. To be fair though; Sony and MS' release schedule for the summer are looking really bland, there isn't much at all until Q4 according to reports.
I'm hoping that the Fusion rumors have some truth in them so Nintendo can streamline their software development and output for the 9th gen; it is sorely needed since they can't rely on others in the same way to carry the momentum.

Summer is always slow, there is usually at least one big hit in the spring and then several during fall but summer months are notorious.