Sweet Prince
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hey, at least new Revolution info should be hitting soon...
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Zelda has slipped to 2006
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Mama Smurf
My penis is still intact.
jenov4 said:
...yeah, better game. How is that spin? You don't think we'll get a better game with 5 or 6 months more development?
You did group that statement together with sales talk though. So maybe you meant spinning it that people who are talking about the game being better think that'll help sales. I dunno, it's a big thread so some people might have been saying that, but it seemed to me people were either talking about how it'll sell worst now and the GC is fucked this holiday, or how they're happy that the game will be better, but know it'll hurt sales.
Oh, and I shouldn't forget the conspiracy theorists. They're here too.
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VVV
Dr.Guru of Peru
played the long game
Stinkles said:
I coudl see that.
Father_Brain
Banned
AUGH FUCK SHIT FUCK FUCK
Looks like King Kong for me this holiday (and Chibi-Robo, if that actually comes to the US this year).
I don't buy that it's moving to Revolution, but this definitely at least closes the door on GC's coffin, even if it hasn't quite been nailed shut yet.
Looks like King Kong for me this holiday (and Chibi-Robo, if that actually comes to the US this year).
I don't buy that it's moving to Revolution, but this definitely at least closes the door on GC's coffin, even if it hasn't quite been nailed shut yet.
AltogetherAndrews
Member
I doubt they were ever planning on releasing it this year. That was just to keep people from selling their Gamecubes.
Infinitemadness
Member
I'm numb to this shit now.
Oh well......
Oh well......
Sweet Prince
Banned
Nintendo is expected to reveal more info on Revolution pretty damn soon, so i guess if it's heading to Rev we'll find out then.
but i doubt it will be.
but i doubt it will be.
Interesting news to wake up to...
I guess this guarantees that Revolution will come Fall 2006 at the earliest, but probably sometime in 2007.
The later release date also means that the game won't make as abig an impact rewardswise (going up against 2nd gen Xbox 360 titles and first gen PS3 titles, instead of just first gen X360 titles).
I'm thinking they should release this on Revolution too at this point, with added features/graphics, so that the game can make the biggest splash possible.
I guess this guarantees that Revolution will come Fall 2006 at the earliest, but probably sometime in 2007.
The later release date also means that the game won't make as abig an impact rewardswise (going up against 2nd gen Xbox 360 titles and first gen PS3 titles, instead of just first gen X360 titles).
I'm thinking they should release this on Revolution too at this point, with added features/graphics, so that the game can make the biggest splash possible.
Fredrik
Member
Driv3er anyone? I don't know about you guys but I for one don't wanna see the most promising Zelda title since OoT get slaughtered the same way because of a far too optimistic release date. This is a good thing if you like the Zelda games, Twilight Princess is already a great game judging by the previews and now the developer can make the game even better. I'm sure it'll be worth the wait if N is confident enough to put it up against the PS3.
Mama Smurf
My penis is still intact.
Rindain said:
Probably? Jesus.
Look, looking at the idea that it might have been delayed to fill a gap as Revolution is coming later than planned is reasonable. But Zelda being delayed to some time post-March 2006 somehow meaning Revolution will probably launch sometime in 2007 is ridiculous.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Well shit. I am all for delaying a game to make sure it is as polished as possible, but this just makes me sad. No Zelda for Christmas this year then.
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
Add me to the list of people who wouldn't mind seeing this game moved to Revolution (provided they can significantly adjust the graphics so that we don't end up with another Eternal Darkness type of situation).
Mario 128, SSB3, and Zelda on Revolution in 2006 would be A-OK with me.
Mario 128, SSB3, and Zelda on Revolution in 2006 would be A-OK with me.
AltogetherAndrews
Member
olimario said:
The snow screen looks like crap.
Tim the Wiz
Banned
Every decision? I sincerely doubt that.
Uh, he used to design games at HAL, and as of late, he had more than a hand in the making of Another Code DS, if I'm not mistaken...
Yes, I'd agree that that seems likely, however, missing out on the holiday season doesn't seem like a move to win more money. But of course, that's highly subjective.
And you have to admit, most publishers get their devs to push out their games ASAP.
I think Nintendo is merely giving it a good bit more than a spit polish to provide the best game they can make, and have it not turn out fairly inadequate in parts as Wind Waker did.
As someone else already mentioned: +1 Quality, -1 Money.
Although disappointed at not getting it this year, if it means a better game, I'm all for it...
Sweet Prince
Banned
why would the delay affect Revolution's launch? don't get me wrong, it's an important title, but i don't think Nintendo is planning it's console schedule around one Gamecube game.
infact, releasing the game closer to Rev's launch only gives people more incentive to pick up the new console. i think Zelda can affect Revolution sales more than it can Gamecube sales, since the GC is kind of a lost cause.
infact, releasing the game closer to Rev's launch only gives people more incentive to pick up the new console. i think Zelda can affect Revolution sales more than it can Gamecube sales, since the GC is kind of a lost cause.
if nintendo's most valuable asset as a vendor of games and hardware is a reputation for games of exceptional quality -- a reputation now in need of confirmation -- then a flawed twilight princess would do them more harm than a late twilight princess. the profit motive and the creative motive may in this case agree.
Mama Smurf
My penis is still intact.
JC10001 said:
I'm going to ignore that ED comment as if you're suggesting it looked like an N64 game or not good enough for a GC game...no, I said I'd ignore it.
I also wouldn't mind, though I'd prefer it to just come out on the GC.
I'm not sure moving Zelda over to the Revolution would allow it to be ready for 2006 anyway. Eternal Darkness took like a year and a half to move from the N64 to the GC, and SFA was even worse.
I don't see much point in trying to make 2006 anyway. Mario, SSB and Metroid are likely to be ready next year, along with whatever else Nintendo have cooking, let them bring Zelda out with the second wave, whether it be a new game or the GC port.
Can't see it happening though.
maybe they are putting grass into the game. 
But seriously this is really really sad. If it makes the game better than of course I'm happy they are gonna take the time needed to get the game done the way they want.
But now I wont have to worry about anything getting in the way of the Xbox360.
But seriously this is really really sad. If it makes the game better than of course I'm happy they are gonna take the time needed to get the game done the way they want.
But now I wont have to worry about anything getting in the way of the Xbox360.
..pakbeka..
Member
FoneBone said:
same here, I was hoping KH2 would out this year but considering how square-enix usa works it'll be out by march or april. I guess the only game I'll get this year is Shadow of the Colossus, Sly 3 and 4-5 games on the DS....
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
Mama Smurf said:
IMO, ED looked better than an N64 game but it still could have used more time in the oven. The character models definitely could have looked better. There were times where you could tell it used to be an N64 game. Ideally, if they moved Zelda to Rev it would be like SFA. SFA really managed to take advantage of the hardware.
I'm not so sure that delaying it to Rev and updating the graphics would take nearly as long as ED or SFA either. Going from N64->Gamecube was a big change in architecture but according to every piece of info we've been given about the Rev it is basically a Super Gamecube. The tools are the same (or similar) and everything so it might be a relatively easy transition to make. Given those circumstances I think a December 2006 release on Rev isn't completely out of the question if they decided they were going to move it today. That would give them 14-15 months of dev time and a month for testing. But I forgot about Metroid so I agree with you that they should maybe release it in March 2007 if they are indeed planning to switch platforms.
"But Zelda being delayed to some time post-March 2006 somehow meaning Revolution will probably launch sometime in 2007 is ridiculous."
If Revolution releases in 2006, I would expect TP to be a launch title. What would be the reason for Nintendo to put the game out on Gamecube only mere months from the Rev's launch?
My bet: Zelda releases for Cube Summer 2006, and for Rev November 2006 with graphical upgrades.
However, I still think it's almost as likely that Rev releases 1st quarter 2007. In this case, Zelda will probably be just for the Cube--unless of course Nintendo delays it again to make it a Rev exclusive.
If Revolution releases in 2006, I would expect TP to be a launch title. What would be the reason for Nintendo to put the game out on Gamecube only mere months from the Rev's launch?
My bet: Zelda releases for Cube Summer 2006, and for Rev November 2006 with graphical upgrades.
However, I still think it's almost as likely that Rev releases 1st quarter 2007. In this case, Zelda will probably be just for the Cube--unless of course Nintendo delays it again to make it a Rev exclusive.