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Bond 08-16-2005 12:04 PM
Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
Quote:
Twilight Princess development team requests extra time to make it a better game.
by Matt Casamassina

August 16, 2005 - Nintendo announced this morning that its anticipated new adventure game, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, has been delayed. The title, formerly scheduled to debut this November around the world, has since been postponed to 2006 so that the developer can continue to make the game better.

"After much discussion, the Zelda development team has requested extra time to add new levels, more depth and even higher quality to Zelda: Twilight Princess," said Nintendo of America's vice president of corporate affairs, Perrin Kaplan. "Consequently, we're announcing a new global launch in 2006, after the conclusion of this fiscal year (March 31). We'll provide a specific date at a later point in time. While this may come as a disappointment to many eager fans, it will absolutely enrich the game and make it a multi-million seller."

Twilight Princess, developed by Nintendo and directed by Majora's Mask overseer Eiji Aonuma, was previously set to be the company's big holiday game. In fact, analysts expected the game to be Nintendo's single greatest deterrent to consumers potentially interested in Microsoft's next-generation console, Xbox 360, which is set for a November launch. The delay leaves Nintendo without a major holiday release on GameCube.

Source: IGN
What can you do...

Null 08-16-2005 12:14 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
the word 'unexpected' just doesnt come to mind.


this will be my last cube game, so i guess its ok they delay it. i dont want an unfinished rushed game.

Crash 08-16-2005 12:20 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
i was just about to post that... well... what do you expect?

will this delay the revolution? who knows. but it will deliver the deathblow to christmas gamecube sales.... big time

Acebot44 08-16-2005 12:38 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
When the game finally hits shelves though, I'm sure everyone will say that it was worth the wait.

Jonbo298 08-16-2005 01:02 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
:baby:

Dark Samurai 08-16-2005 01:41 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonbo298
:baby:
Agreed... but I'd rather have a better game to play.

Jonbo298 08-16-2005 01:44 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
But...it was already so well done at E3. Maybe those extra levels will matter after complaints about WW being too short

GameMaster 08-16-2005 03:03 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
Does the development team offer any suggestions on what to do or what games to play while we're waiting?

DarkMaster 08-16-2005 03:37 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
*sigh* See you next April, GameCube.

Acebot44 08-16-2005 04:11 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
At least some new screens came out.

Thats 50 NPCs on screen..including the dog.

Jonbo298 08-16-2005 04:27 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
mmmmm, new screens. Screenies of the city look pretty cool but it needs some anti-aliasing. It looks like crap somewhat :Puke:

BlueFire 08-16-2005 05:07 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DarkMaster
*sigh* See you next April, GameCube.
Yep. Took the words right out of my mouth.

Jason1 08-16-2005 05:16 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
This will absolutly kill its sales, no doubt. That couldve been a HUGE holiday seller, but now, whenever they decide to release it, there's no way it will sell like it could have.

But this sort of move makes me respect Nintendo. It shows that they really dont care so much about sales or costs or how much profit they are going to make, they really only care about making the game as good as it can possibly be, and that kind of philosophy deserves some respect, I doubt some other companies would do that.

Ginkasa 08-16-2005 05:26 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
The first thing I did when I walked into my home after a long, hard first day back at school was listen to an automated message telling me my most anticipated game is going to be delayed for, like, nearly half a year.

My day is shot.


/me shrugs and walks away

Dyne 08-16-2005 07:31 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
I don't even care. I expected this.

Good thing, anyways; my fall semester is going to be a busy one as it is.

Vampyr 08-16-2005 08:35 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
I'm cool with it. It will be a better game, and I can save money. heh.

Teuthida 08-16-2005 08:38 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
Maybe they'll make it cel-shaded during this extra time. Pull a fast one on everyone.

...hey, I can hope.

Stonecutter 08-16-2005 10:31 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
Shocking....


Has Advance Wars: Under Fire been officially canceled yet? It was supposed to be released last week.

Dyne 08-16-2005 11:44 PM
Re: Zelda Delayed to Next Year
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stonecutter
Shocking....


Has Advance Wars: Under Fire been officially canceled yet? It was supposed to be released last week.
It was changed to Battalion Wars. That'll probably tack on extra development time.

Who cares; as long as we're getting Fire Emblem GCN.

...Man that's going to be hot.


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