tiebreaker
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They know that Wii U owners will buy the Switch anyway.
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Rumour: Nintendo aiming for Zelda BotW release on June 16 (EUR), Switch release first
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LordRaptor
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That's not what Public Interest means.
Its things that are in the interests of the public, not things the public would be interested in; its an important distinction.
The public might be interested in seeing Hulk Hogans sex tape, or nude closeup photos of JLaws arse - it does not mean hosting those photos are protected under the umbrella of public interest
thestopsign
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I figured late-May or early-June would be ideal for Zelda if it wasn't a launch game.
A port of the 3DS game Mario Sports Superstars by Camelot and Bandai Namco that was announced in september
It was teased by the french journalist who correctly leaked devils third and twilight princess HD afaik.
Jonneh3003
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You're talking about porn though...
Hot Coldman
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I really wouldn't be surprised if the Wii U version was only available on Nintendo's online store, to be honest.
How is leaking the exact content of the Switch reveal trailer hours before it airs Public interest?
oh damn, that's cool
Switch's launch + first year line up continues to look pretty damn good
especially compared to the 3DS and Wii U line up, which nothing should be compared to honestly
Persona 5 on Switch in April would be so gooooowwwwwwdddddddde.
And Square Enix better release that Dragon Quest Builders port I want or else!
Stallion Dan
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One last kick in the balls to Wii u owners.
Jonneh3003
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Support for 4 years was a pretty good commitment for a system with little to no growth.
LordRaptor
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I'm giving well known examples of public prurience not being the same as public interest.
I'm not making any assertion whether it is or isn't, I'm just saying that "the public interest" has a very specific meaning, and it isn't "things the public would be interested in".
The term "interest" has a different meaning.
I dont care as long as the next zelda doesnt take that long again. Waiting times between mainline title have become annoyingly long. Skyward was delayed also and they didnt begin Brainstorming until months after its Release..
Now with the fabled home/portable sector combined I hope they are already working on the next zelda. Or give me a Majora with botw assets!
Now with the fabled home/portable sector combined I hope they are already working on the next zelda. Or give me a Majora with botw assets!
purseowner
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Nah, that'll be when they shut down online services.
Mihael Mello Keehl
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But everyone hates the Wii U so its cancels out
it's getting a Wii U release
what other publisher would even for a second consider releasing BotW for the Wii U in June 2017?
Yes I'm sure they're really torn up
And not all buying Zelda for their new Switch and hype as fuck at the same time
KojiKnight
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Supposedly I should be playing this game RIGHT NOW, then when the switch was announced, the rumored -confirmed?- release date was March. It sucked but what are you gonna do.
And now we need to wait until June?
Why not push it to November 2017 if they really want it to be a commercial success? Another E3 with Zelda Wii U, sorry, I meant Zelda switch
And now we need to wait until June?
Why not push it to November 2017 if they really want it to be a commercial success? Another E3 with Zelda Wii U, sorry, I meant Zelda switch
schwabdizzle
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I am ok with the delay. My Birthday is in May so I guess I will be getting a switch then so I can have it for Zelda.
OrbitalBeard
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If the rumored release date ends up being accurate, it's not going to show up at another E3.
It also doesn't need to be held until the holidays to be a massive success commercially. If it's finished in June, it should release in June, as Nintendo and Switch need all the momentum they can get throughout 2017.
mrmickfran
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Jonneh3003
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Some people might legitimately be upset but I imagine most just want to complain, the majority of people will be getting the Switch version regardless.
Opus Angelorum
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I think the implication is that Nintendo could very easily launch the Wii U version before or at worst the same day as the Switch.
Mac the KNife
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Probably longer. I actually bought this version w/ a $50 new Gamecube on release day, still think I made out better than those desperately searching for a Wii.
Well it's a Wii U game. Why wouldn't they release it for Wii U?
You're right, obviously. I wouldn't respect them either, for that very reason. Just had to point it out.
Jonneh3003
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It's possible but they want people to buy a Switch. Plus haven't we only recently heard the game is still going through QA?
dragonyeuw
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Good luck getting alot of wii U owners to buy Switch if you basically give them the biggest middle finger of all on the way out.
I thought I read somewhere recently( on here) that the gamepad map was removed from the wii U version?
TP had also been shown two years in a row.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Remember when they announced it for 2015 lol
DragonSworne
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I'll wait the extra time since there is no way I'll be buying a Switch anytime soon.
I don't appreciate the anti consumer move either.
I don't appreciate the anti consumer move either.
How would this encourage their employees to violate their contract? I assume, see my mention of wrongdoing earlier, that the leaker was not (monetarily) rewarded.
This is about how Nintendo deals with the press. The leaker violated a contract. Very different situation.
Privileges* can be taken away if they do not comply, as we have just seen (or rather I am writing under that assumption, as we do not have confirmation as far as I know). Who is to say this will never happen if e.g. a journalist extensively covered Nintendo in a critical manner? We know companies can be extremely petty. They're not giving out stuff because they like people after all, but because they see a benefit.
*Given the possible importance this term might be misleading, but it serves well enough nonetheless. I do think the term is not too farfetched, given the purpose it serves.
purseowner
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Konami would like a word...
OrbitalBeard
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Not as bad as this.
haha damn
Jaded Alyx
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ALBW was only 3 years ago.
abstract alien
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Please, let me have my one last dual screen gaming moment before it's gone for lord knows how long. Can anyone confirm(or deny)?
SporeCrawler
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Wouöd be a good followup release to the initial launch lineup
mrmickfran
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It still hurtsNot as bad as this.
Jonneh3003
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Its true, the gamepad does not have a map anymore. It did at the game awards but the most recent build was very much a one screen experience. Shame since WWHD and TTHD had such a brilliant setup.
The demo only had static control instructions and was already having frame-rate woes. Do the math.
Not as bad as this.
In all fairness and despite my prior hissy fit about BotW being delayed, Persona 5 is easily my favourite game since Okami. Probably my favourite game of all-time.
It could be that Nintendo didnt want journalists to hype / talk about the dual screen functionality because of the Switch Version, but it will still be there in the final game.
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