Looks like SSBB will hit 2007 (UPDATED!)

http://gonintendo.com/?p=16957 

I know this was posted in another thread, but well, that's locked. Anyway, I said last year SSBB will hit 2007 and I still say that now. Christmas 2007 to be exact.

According to Kojima the game feels complete. Judging from that statement, I've got the feeling that they've made almost the final version of the roster. Guess all that's needed is character balancing, online issues, minor tweaking and a create-a-stage mode :P.

UPDATE: Here's more proof http://au.wii.ign.com/articles/784/784065p1.html

It says there, by Iwata, that Brawl is scheduled between the September and December.

I got that feeling from this article too. Since it feels so ready to him, maybe there's a chance we'll see it before November? Maybe?reggie186

Dude, that would be heaven on a stick (or in a plastic box) but I've got this 'other' feeling that this is the last SSB game directed or involving Sakurai. I want him to go all out in terms of content. Chuck in a create-a-stage mode, Sakurai!!!! 

SSBB during the Holiday Season?  It only seems right.

A game that appeals in mass effect to non-gamers and hardcore gamers alike, has tons of recognizable characters and the best selling Gamecube game of all time... it would only make sense wouldn't it to release during that busy holiday season.

But, I guess the better question is, is Ninty going to release "the big 3" in the latter half of this year?  I mean we can all be certain that Metroid Prime 3 will be coming soon (unless its delayed...again) and Galaxy will be released early '08 during the infamous "gaming drought"?

Great find optusnet.

I need to clarify myself.

If MP3 is slated soon.  SSBB in Christmas.  When will Galaxy come? 

Would it be overload to have Galaxy and SSBB to release at the same time?

I need to clarify myself.

If MP3 is slated soon.  SSBB in Christmas.  When will Galaxy come? 

Would it be overload to have Galaxy and SSBB to release at the same time?

 

sonic_spark

Well is 100% confirmed to have Mario Galaxy this year. Not ifs or buts about it. But there's been early word given to some of the press that Prime 3 is on the fence for a '08 release. Which would partly make sense if they're going gung-ho on an online component, and giving their all since it is the last game in the Prime series. And as for Brawl no one knows anything about when that'll turn up. But I seriously doubt it'll come before November.

I wouldn't mind Metroid Prime 3 being delayed.

I want it to be just awesome.

Delays are good.

I wouldn't mind Metroid Prime 3 being delayed.

I want it to be just awesome.

Delays are good.

sonic_spark

Delays are good but they **** up marketing and sometimes sales, and doesn't guarentee a masterpiece. Geist is a good example of this.

...geist...

That was a letdown.

But I'm basing an unbelievably successful delay for MP3 because of Reggie's statement that he wants MP3 to be "perfect".

...geist...

That was a letdown.

But I'm basing an unbelievably successful delay for MP3 because of Reggie's statement that he wants MP3 to be "perfect".

sonic_spark

I loved Geist and so did my GF... SSBB looks Exelent though, I dont see a let down there.

[QUOTE="sonic_spark"]

...geist...

That was a letdown.

But I'm basing an unbelievably successful delay for MP3 because of Reggie's statement that he wants MP3 to be "perfect".

Iorning_board

I loved Geist and so did my GF... SSBB looks Exelent though, I dont see a let down there.

Gesit was a good game, but wasn't brilliant. That game was delayed to hell and back and the single player still came out unpolished and too linear. And the heavy shoot-outs were poor. Great multiplayer though, and it's a FPS outside of the norm, so I applaud n-space for doing that.

As for SSBB, that game will be excellent even if it's worse than Melee.

[QUOTE="Iorning_board"][QUOTE="sonic_spark"]

...geist...

That was a letdown.

But I'm basing an unbelievably successful delay for MP3 because of Reggie's statement that he wants MP3 to be "perfect".

Optusnet

I loved Geist and so did my GF... SSBB looks Exelent though, I dont see a let down there.

Gesit was a good game, but wasn't brilliant. That game was delayed to hell and back and the single player still came out unpolished and too linear. And the heavy shoot-outs were poor. Great multiplayer though, and it's a FPS outside of the norm, so I applaud n-space for doing that.

As for SSBB, that game will be excellent even if it's worse than Melee.

Yeah Geist did have its faults, Bad AI and Collision detection for one, but I just loved the concept... Personally Im hoping for a game better than SSBM and it looks like It just may deliver.

AAWWW man, i cant wait that long.........

but that create a level idea is awesome, that would extend the longetivity of the game to insane hours!

Yet another reason why it'll hit 2007. It's practically confirmed folks: http://au.wii.ign.com/articles/784/784065p1.html

"However, [Iwata stated that] the number does include some of the big Wii games that are set for release between the end of summer and fall, including Super Mario Galaxy and Smash Bros."

http://gonintendo.com/?p=16957

I know this was posted in another thread, but well, that's locked. Anyway, I said last year SSBB will hit 2007 and I still say that now. Christmas 2007 to be exact.

According to Kojima the game feels complete. Judging from that statement, I've got the feeling that they've made almost the final version of the roster. Guess all that's needed is character balancing, online issues, minor tweaking and a create-a-stage mode :P.

Optusnet

Honestly, I believe Super Smash Bros Brawl will be released (along with the other big anticipated titles) around when Halo 3 hits the stores...to compete with Microsoft. Halo 3's rumored to be released in November so it would make sense. 

[QUOTE="Optusnet"]

http://gonintendo.com/?p=16957

I know this was posted in another thread, but well, that's locked. Anyway, I said last year SSBB will hit 2007 and I still say that now. Christmas 2007 to be exact.

According to Kojima the game feels complete. Judging from that statement, I've got the feeling that they've made almost the final version of the roster. Guess all that's needed is character balancing, online issues, minor tweaking and a create-a-stage mode :P.

Skullheart

Honestly, I believe Super Smash Bros Brawl will be released (along with the other big anticipated titles) around when Halo 3 hits the stores...to compete with Microsoft. Halo 3's rumored to be released in November so it would make sense. 

Halo 3's actually scheduled tentively around September. That's not final, but there's word that it could very well hit then.

Plus Nintendo isn't stupid - no matter how awesome or terrible Halo 3 is, and no matter what game it's put up against (except maybe GTA IV) it'll steam roll anything in sales and in public attention in that month.

But that's good if say, Galaxy is released in October or before Halo 3, Brawl is released in December and Prime 3 is released early 2008.   

[QUOTE="sonic_spark"]

I wouldn't mind Metroid Prime 3 being delayed.

I want it to be just awesome.

Delays are good.

Optusnet

Delays are good but they **** up marketing and sometimes sales, and doesn't guarentee a masterpiece. Geist is a good example of this.

Yeah, but who the hell here cares about sales as long as we have a good game ? :|

[QUOTE="Optusnet"][QUOTE="sonic_spark"]

I wouldn't mind Metroid Prime 3 being delayed.

I want it to be just awesome.

Delays are good.

NWA_31

Delays are good but they **** up marketing and sometimes sales, and doesn't guarentee a masterpiece. Geist is a good example of this.

Yeah, but who the hell here cares about sales as long as we have a good game ? :|

:|

Plus Nintendo isn't stupid - no matter how awesome or terrible Halo 3 is, and no matter what game it's put up against (except maybe GTA IV) it'll steam roll anything in sales and in public attention in that month.

Optusnet

    Actually the latest Zelda and Smash Bros are the only games that would come close to equalling the madness that the Halo 3 release date will bring.  The thing i fear is if there isn't enough copies of Halo 3 around; because everybody already knows how hard getting a Wii to play SSB:B will be, but the Nintendo audience is forgiving and won't resort to violence to get their hands on a copy.  If Halo 3 doesn't have exactly 10 million copies available on the first day...well to be honest I really don't even wanna know how much violence will ensue.  I'm sure lots.

http://gonintendo.com/?p=16957

I know this was posted in another thread, but well, that's locked. Anyway, I said last year SSBB will hit 2007 and I still say that now. Christmas 2007 to be exact.

According to Kojima the game feels complete. Judging from that statement, I've got the feeling that they've made almost the final version of the roster. Guess all that's needed is character balancing, online issues, minor tweaking and a create-a-stage mode :P.

UPDATE: Here's more proof http://au.wii.ign.com/articles/784/784065p1.html

It says there, by Iwata, that Brawl is scheduled between the September and December.

Optusnet

Man, that sucks... I was really hoping it would be out before the summer season.

I want this game...00Joseph00

Pretty much EVERYONE wants this game...

I just realized that I'll be off in college by the time this game comes out... :cry: I'll be home for Christmas, of course, but I wont have time to unlock all of the stuff! noo!Superlink517

Bring your Wii? I'm at college with my Wii.

[QUOTE="Optusnet"]

http://gonintendo.com/?p=16957

I know this was posted in another thread, but well, that's locked. Anyway, I said last year SSBB will hit 2007 and I still say that now. Christmas 2007 to be exact.

According to Kojima the game feels complete. Judging from that statement, I've got the feeling that they've made almost the final version of the roster. Guess all that's needed is character balancing, online issues, minor tweaking and a create-a-stage mode :P.

UPDATE: Here's more proof http://au.wii.ign.com/articles/784/784065p1.html

It says there, by Iwata, that Brawl is scheduled between the September and December.

Toribor

Man, that sucks... I was really hoping it would be out before the summer season.

Are you serious? Ever since it missed launch people knew it would come Q4. Heck, there was rumour of it being delayed to 08. I'm actually happy it's coming this soon (before Christmas).

I think that two of the 'Big 4' games should be released around the same time as Halo.  That will squeeze the market, making Halo 3 sale lower than expected.  You see, Halo 3 has higher expectations than any 2 'Big 4' games combined.  Microsoft has a lot riding on Halo 3, cuz after that releases what other X-Box game is there to help during the holiday season?  Forcing Halo 3 into lower than expected sales will help Nintendo, even if Halo 3 beats out the 2 of those games combined in units sold.  If, Microsoft expects a million units sold for Halo 3 during the last quarter, but only gets 800,000 while two of the big 4 games sale 600,000 combined--believe it or not that's a defeat for Microsoft...since Nintendo will have an additional 2 extra big guns...while Microsoft has none that are that popular.Tri-Enforcer

But that could jepordise Nintendo's own sales and cause a longer drought. When we have a massive drought of quality software for months on end.....followed by 2 massive hits (neither winning attention over the other)......followed by another drought going on for months......that's poor marketing. Why the hell would Nintendo put such focus to ship titles just for Halo 3? Nintendo isn't even competing against Microsoft, why would they WANT to DECREASE attention and sales from Halo 3??  

It's much better to space each AAA game 2-3 months so gamers can look forward to a semi-constant flow of golden gaming goodness for 6+ months.

The only reason I said that Nintendo couldn't release a game in the same week or month after halo 3, is because no matter what the competiton and no matter how much two companies aren't 'enemies', Halo 3 will automatically steam-roll any hype or attention any other game gets that released that month.

BTW, WTF is the 'Big 4'. It's the Big 3.

"However, the number does include some of the big Wii games that are set for release between the end of summer and fall, including Super Mario Galaxy and Smash Bros."  i think its coming out before christmas. It says end of summer and fall so probably like septemberish

At this point, I don't think Nintendo or Sony could do ANYTHING to stop Halo 3 from selling a ridiculous number of copies. If anything, releasing two big games while Halo 3 is released would backfire and the games wouldn't get enough attention, therefore they wouldn't sell as much as they should.

God I hate Halo.

Any way I was expecting ths to hit this year, mainly cause it was supposed to be a launch title!