I was just about to post that lol. I wonder if someone got careless.
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Rumour: Nintendo aiming for Zelda BotW release on June 16 (EUR), Switch release first
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I was just about to post that lol. I wonder if someone got careless.
I agree with you, I think. Zelda's buzz as an open world game could position it significantly, and if Splatoon is at launch also then the potential lack of 3D Zelda interest in Japan can be compensated for. However, my remaining concern then would be whether there's a deal in place for Skyrim at launch and no Zelda till after launch. Sounds odd, but, if Nintendo has a good deal with Bethesda for future support and plenty of their own non-Zelda games at launch they might feel it's better to hedge that particular bet.
TheSpaceBetween
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"Just" for a 3D Zelda? "Way better" than 3D Zelda? Exaggerating much?
A 3D Zelda is more of an event these days than a 3D Mario. Tokyo is way more efficient than Aonuma's 3D Zelda team, and it has been a long, long time since Skyward Sword. People are hyped as all hell for it.
But we have no idea what 3D Mario will be like yet. There is simply not enough to judge by that five second clip. Zelda still looks like Zelda to me... It changes to some extent every game. The new Mario game could be quite a change in direction from what we've seen before.
While I agree Zelda at launch would be huge, I think it will still have a significant impact 3-4 months after launch to keep momentum going.
I see more 2017 momentum in the a lineup with 3D Mario at launch and Zelda 3 months later than I do with a Zelda at launch and a 3D Mario 3 months later. I don't know why.
North American version only needs to be translated into one language.
-Pyromaniac-
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This could be a game with MASSIVE amounts of text that requires translation. You never know.
I don't get why people think they shouldn't have both Mario and Zelda at launch. Outside of hardcore Nintendo fans that are going to buy both anyways, is the overlap between their audiences really that huge?
Plus, Nintendo is pushing a much more WRPG vibe for Zelda. I think both games can stand on their own. And it would be a hell of a launch.
Plus, Nintendo is pushing a much more WRPG vibe for Zelda. I think both games can stand on their own. And it would be a hell of a launch.
plank
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It's still too far away. D:
I would move.
Glad she looked into it more and reached out to new sources. I've been saying the marketing for this thing has been totally at odds with this June release rumor since the start.
I very much hope the game is out for launch and think it's an important game for Nintendo to have day and date, but I'm still cautious and not expecting the best at all.
I very much hope the game is out for launch and think it's an important game for Nintendo to have day and date, but I'm still cautious and not expecting the best at all.
Not if the region free rumour is true hopefully.
Can you imagine? It would make the release date gap even more stupid... sales would be bloated to say the least with importers too.
The Strokes
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I'm surprised it's being released at all for Wii U. Nintendo is such a shitty company to its fans it should just embrace it and release it only on Switch.
Also, good, now I know when to buy a Switch.
TDLink
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More localizations need to be ready for Europe than North America.
Lilalaunebaer
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No way there´s no global same week launch for Zelda. Naw, not buying it. Yall going crazy.
TwilightPrincess
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You quoted a month old post to an old rumour. We don't know exactly when the two versions will launch.
The Strokes
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Ah, I didn't check the date, sorry. Point still stands, tho.
TwilightPrincess
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it will probably be the Twilight Princess scenario, but i don't understand why they should cancel it. I know some people which would be sad about that and Nintendo would lose a few hundred thousand sold copies imo.
MiamiWesker
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Why is this thread going insane. Of course Zelda is launching worldwide at the same time. I don't even understand what's going on here.
And Zelda is back on for launch? Please please please please.
And Zelda is back on for launch? Please please please please.
Pancake Mix
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Twilight Princess wasn't that long ago, you know.
And after Nintendo did same week for X/Y, they went back to separate weeks for Alpha Sapphire/Omega Ruby and Moon/Sun.
It's not without precedent.
If its region free you can just buy the JP/US versions.
Bidermaier
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Zelda is a bad launch game. The only good thing about Zelda as a launch game is that shows the graphics potential of the machine.
A Zelda demo would make much more sense.
Nintendo need people to take the switch out and show it to friends and family.
Mario Kart makes a lot more sense.
A Zelda demo would make much more sense.
Nintendo need people to take the switch out and show it to friends and family.
Mario Kart makes a lot more sense.
Spanish and French say hi
I am thinking the same.
They're going to have several titles out at launch. It wouldn't all be on Zelda, which despite all that proved to be a very solid launch title for the Wii with Twilight Princess.
If rumors are true there will be a Splatoon deluxe bundle, which should make for a good multiplayer game to introduce people to the system. And an as yet unknown new IP as well which I'd say chances are high will also be another multiplayer game, probably squarely designed around the Switch system itself. Zelda is a good game to showcase the systems capabilities and appeal to the hardcore and will most likely see a serious boost in sales for the game much in the way TP did on the Wii. Then 3 months down the line they could release MK, maybe put it in another bundle to help keep console sales high during the summer months and lead up to probably SSB in the fall and Mario as the big holiday game.
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Zelda has to be there for me to buy in. I don't care much for Mario or platformers in general anymore. I mean I'll get it and playthrough the main levels (that don't require collecting coins etc. to unlock), but they're just not games I enjoy enough to buy day one, much less as a launch corner stone.
No Zelda at launch, I'll wait until it's out and see if the Switch is selling well before taking the plunge.
That's all assuming Switch is $250 tops as I'm just not willing to pay more for a third platform that I'll probably play 5 games a year max on. If it's more, or Zelda comes later and Switch isn't selling well, I'll just play Zelda on my Wii U that we keep around for Wii Fit.
No Zelda at launch, I'll wait until it's out and see if the Switch is selling well before taking the plunge.
That's all assuming Switch is $250 tops as I'm just not willing to pay more for a third platform that I'll probably play 5 games a year max on. If it's more, or Zelda comes later and Switch isn't selling well, I'll just play Zelda on my Wii U that we keep around for Wii Fit.
Vital Tundra
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I mean, yeah Mario would be a good idea, but a bad idea to launch with Zelda? TP disagrees.
Leatherface
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When is the last time a flagship Nintendo game like Zelda released in June? I bet it will end up being holiday 2017. You know it's true. If it doesn't make launch don't count on that shit until November.
Muchi Muchi Pink
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Wouldn't be the first time Europe gets shafted. Luckily the Switch is region free this time, right?
Mario Kart 8 & Splatoon say hi, though they were technically released in late May 2014 & 2015 respectively.
When is the last time that a Nintendo console launched with a 3D Mario?
TDLink
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While it's common to include those languages in NA releases, it isn't mandatory. Only English is. And even if they do include those two, there are still two further languages that EU releases require for a game to release.
Thats a interesting theory.
Given how independent from reality your point is, not particularly surprising.
TwilightPrincess
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I would like to think Mario will show more of the capabilities of Switch than Zelda. Zelda started as a Wii U game. It's a port.
Meh. I own a WiiU. I love my WiiU. It's time for an upgrade to a potentially better Nintendo system.
DashReindeer
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Yeah, necroing a thread when the latest news completely contradicts the thread title is a weird move. Could gone anywhere other than this thread essentially and made more sense.
I'm not saying you are wrong, but factually you are wrong.
Twilight Princess launched with the Wii and sold over 8 million units.
A Nintendo console launching with a Zelda game is perfect for generating that hype.
Mario games are constantly in the limelight in some form or another. Mario Kart one year, 2D Mario the next, Mario ping pong the next etc.
A home console Zelda game comes around every 5 or 6 years (ports ignored).
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
It is more likely to draw in core gamers than Mario as well.
That said, sales show Mario Kart is clearly the biggest system-seller they have, and a MK9 should have been planned at launch.
Lol how in the world is Zelda a bad launch game? Wii says hi
oreomunsta
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Wow, this is wrong on many, many levels.
Zelda is a great launch title. It's one of few Nintendo franchises that immediately gets the attention of avid gamers. That, along with a new 3D Mario, gets the Switch off on a good start.
In order for the Switch to get mass appeal, like the DS or Wii, they then need their mass appeal title. These titles don't need to be available at launch. Remember Brain Age? That came much later after launch in the DS's lifespan.
Without a mass-appeal hit, the Switch's best chance at success is Nintendo's long IP list. The 3DS started off slowly, and never had a Brain Age or Wii Sports hit, but it did start selling very well after you had titles like MK7, Mario 3D, FE:A, and Luigi's Mansion on it.
ShadowFox08
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Nintendo never released two or more new AAA 1st party games for the same console in the same month(don't forget that Splatoon port might even come out on launch too). And its for a good reason. Its dumb. Its gonna cannibalize sales of other 1st party and even 3rd party games, so its good to spread it out on different months, which also helps against droughts. Not to mention, Switch's 3rd support has already double of what Wii U at launch. More than likely the Switch will get much better and more games than the Wii U ever did at launch.
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