So they patch a problem with Mario Maker before the game even releases, but still haven't fixed obvious issues with Splatoon. Nintendo you continue to make no sense!

The patch only just went live; I am sure (or at least I hope) the review wasn't based on less than a day with the game (that review was probably written a couple days ago and then submitted for editing and then published today).  And they are using a review code, not a retail release so not sure how patches work there if at all.  The post-launch reviews will be most effected since they will be intentionally playing what consumers will.  

It affects review codes as well and it's an easy thing to change in a review.

Reviews are based on actual experience and should be.  And the time locking is referenced in passing.  The main concern of the review was the time it would take for players to populate the net with good levels.

So his concern is irrelevant and stupid.

And reviews need to reflect the game as it is. That's like complaining in Splatoon that it took to long to find matches because only journalists were playing it...

Well no in this case it is a more serious concern.  Because the level design quality will be integral to the game quality as far as playing levels is concerned. whereas for Splatoon it's just a minor inconvenience.

Millions of people will play this game and it uses a ranking system, so the good levels will always be on top. The concern really makes no sense. Mario isn't a new IP, so the concern is ungrounded.

Pfft, I still had to change my Wii U's clock 8 times yesterday.

It is certainly not a serious concern.

Why is people over here so relieved? Weren't you the ones saying that this period was necessary for people to learn the game?

smh...

Its a shame that Nintendo has to learn from their mistakes from reviewers instead of the ''fans''.