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It will be out in 2014. But when still makes a big difference, because if it's holiday 2014, then we know no Zelda U in 2014 and that Smash is the big holiday release. Anyway, it would be suicide to delay until 2015 and it could cost Iwata his job. That's not going to happen.



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my bet: november 22



VitroBahllee said:
sundin13 said:
VitroBahllee said:
sundin13 said:

Like I said, there are a lot more Wild Cards in game development than you are acknowledging...isn't that all the more reason to announce a release window instead of a release date and avoid pissing people off?


Their best move, in that case, would be to wait to have the direct until they know when it's coming out.


...but why? what is wrong with keeping hype up and keeping people excited for Smash Bros? Why do we need an exact date to be able to enjoy seeing new characters and features of the game? I honestly don't understand this mentality. Its like people are thinking only "when will Wii U start selling better" instead of thinking about how fun Smash is going to be. Why would anyone think this is a good way to look at things? If Nintendo shows some cool newcomers and stages, I will be happy...thats what it takes for me. Isn't that the way it should be? Should people be more excited about what the game actually holds than some number that has zero effect on their overall enjoyment of that game? I don't understand! Please walk me through your thought process, it neither makes sense logically nor emotionally to me...

If Nintendo release three retail games this year, it will be because they delayed DKC:TF. And that's IF they don't delay Smash. You would expect them to be able to give a release date to one of the only two new games they are putting out in an entire year when they are a first party developer for a console.

I for one don't like seeing all the content of a game in advance to 'keep myself excited.' All that does is spend excitement that should come from the game well in advance. I'll be less excited to learn about this stuff from a video six months ahead of launch than I would be to find it organically in the game. It's a poor substitute for having more than three first-party retail games a year on a console that gets almost no third party support.

This direct is pretty clearly not for you...its for people who want more info about the game so just don't watch and all your petty problems will be solved! :D

Additionally, I'm not sure where you are pulling that "3" figure from. We do not know the line-up for the second half of the year yet and it could very well contain games such as Bayonetta 2, Yarn Yoshi or other games that have yet to be announced (or have been announced without dates). It is not unheard of for Nintendo to announce games at E3 which come out by the end of the year. Additionally, this has nothing to do with this discussion. It is about why Nintendo should tell us the release date, not the number of games releasing by the end of the year...I have no idea why you went on that tangent. Whether or not Nintendo announces the release date now or later doesn't change the amount of games releasing this year...

Think about the questions again: Why should Nintendo tell us the release date now when it is likely to change and piss people off? Additionally, why does Nintendo need to tell us the release date of a game for us to get excited about it?



They have to have Smash Bros ready this year. Mario Kart can't support the WiiU by itself this holiday.



Sigs are dumb. And so are you!

Dammit Nintendo! If they really wanted to hype us up then give us a damn release date! So much for Reggie's no drought in 2014 comment.

I think I am going to skip the direct now.



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Yeah, that's life. They always don't do what I want and I want a release date. But I still hope it's gonna be a nice not mindblowing Smash Direct.



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sundin13 said:

This direct is pretty clearly not for you...its for people who want more info about the game so just don't watch and all your petty problems will be solved! :D

Additionally, I'm not sure where you are pulling that "3" figure from. We do not know the line-up for the second half of the year yet and it could very well contain games such as Bayonetta 2, Yarn Yoshi or other games that have yet to be announced (or have been announced without dates). It is not unheard of for Nintendo to announce games at E3 which come out by the end of the year. Additionally, this has nothing to do with this discussion. It is about why Nintendo should tell us the release date, not the number of games releasing by the end of the year...I have no idea why you went on that tangent. Whether or not Nintendo announces the release date now or later doesn't change the amount of games releasing this year...

Think about the questions again: Why should Nintendo tell us the release date now when it is likely to change and piss people off? Additionally, why does Nintendo need to tell us the release date of a game for us to get excited about it?

Just stop asking me questions man. I'm sorry you don't agree with me. Not my problem.

Most of the people here are surprised there is not going to be a release date and disappointed in that fact, as well. If you'd like to convince people with this perspective they are wrong, please take it up with them because I'm done talking to you.

 

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If there a good chance it may be delay, I rather not know the release date at all.



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The internets will RAAAAAAAAAAAGE if Smash gets delayed to 2015. Lol. Meltdown. Especially when people realize "X" probably isn't coming til then either. However, I am inclined to believe that if Smash and X both wind up coming in 2015, Nintendo must have SOMETHING ready for Holiday 2014...and something bigger than Bayonetta 2, Yarn Yoshi, or Hyrule Warriors. Zelda maybe? Guess we'll find out at E3...but first we'll have to see what this "release window" for Smash Bros. is. I also wonder whether 3DS and Wii U versions will release simultaneously, or if they'll be staggered.



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Conegamer said:
I agree with Mr Khan; it needs to be out this year (preferably not post-October either). Will probably be a "Q3 2014" job though.


For WiiU's Sake it needs to be out quicker, but there's is no point to rush something like this as its a once per console release (aside from that, its better for a delay with a gsme theycan reach full potential with instead of a rushed one). Anywayz, a Nov release date is perfect, it doesn't need to comeout before Oct