Breaking: Smash Bros. Delayed

By Matt CasamassinaFans waiting for Nintendo's anticipated 3D fighter sequel will have to wait a little bit longer. The game has been delayed from its February release date to March 9, according to a posting on the official Smash Bros. site.

"Due to delays in the completion of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, we've had to change the release date of the game to Sunday, March 9th," confirmed the game's director, Sakurai-san. "I deeply apologize to the people who have looked forward to playing the game for so long and ask that you hold on just a little longer. Thank you for your patience."

In addition to the American delay, the official Smash Bros. site also announced a push-back of one week for the Japanese edition of the game. "Dairantou Smash Bros. X," as it's to be called in Japan, was scheduled for release in that territory next Thursday, January 24. With the delay, though, its new Japanese date has become January 31 – not as significant a setback for fans in Japan, but still frustrating all the same.