MP3 news + Reggie gets asked hard questions...

Newsweek article:

http://ncroal.talk.newsweek.com/default.asp?item=552880

Great read

So we know for a fact (was there any doubt???) that MP3 is not gonna be out in June. Furthermore, Reggie is a liar.

Also, this seems to indicate that MP3 may definitely have Online multiplayer.

No, the delays are not to make the game a perfect Metroid game. They are to... SELL BETTER! And what sells games similar to metroid? Online Multiplayer

This article may be hard to read if you are still one of those who like to pretend Nintendo is a quirky indie studio that just cares about games.

Its Nice for someone to call the Nintendo PR machine out....

On the bright side, MP3 could be awsome!

Where did he lie?Jaysonguy

he said we would hav mp3 by EARLY 2007. which i consider before june.

Yeah but things change as far as release dates

I'd also like to point out to the original poster that Metroid is not being held back because of sales. That sales quote is how he judged the last Metroid game and how well it wqas recieved 

Seriously I really hope they didn't delayed the game that long just to add a friggin multiplayer mode. I really don't give a **** about that tbh, all I want is an awesome single player adventure like the Metroid serie is known for and I'd much prefer if that extra time was spend on improving that as much as possible.

That was definitely an interesting read. The interviewer had some juevos! Seriously, he was asking the tough questions. Well, I don't know what Nintendo can do to help the 3rd parties sell more games. The 3rd parties just need to get some amazing games on the Wii first. I seriously hope that another first party title comes out in early Q3. *Prays for Smash Bros*jbrittain

Yeah but things change as far as release dates

 

I'd also like to point out to the original poster that Metroid is not being held back because of sales. That sales quote is how he judged the last Metroid game and how well it wqas recieved 

Jaysonguy

He said

"Where is Metroid? Metroid is not going to ship by June. We've announced all of our games through the end of June. And the fact with Metroid is we want to make sure that that game is perfect. Unfortunately, Metroid Prime 2 didn't live up to our expectations, it didn't live up to Retro's expectations--

Q: Is that in terms of sales or the actual game itself?

From a sales standpoint. I think we were all happy with the product itself. Certainly it won quite a bit of critical acclaim, but the sell-through wasn't what we wanted it to be."

So they want to be better than MP2 in terms of sales... not critical acclaim. You have to read in between the lines with these PR guys.

cool but i dont care for anything online from nintendo...ill stick with Xbl.jfkunrendered

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]Where did he lie?fudg__er

he said we would hav mp3 by EARLY 2007. which i consider before june.

i wouldn't call him a liar, at the time he most likely belived that it was going to be.Release dates that far from the end of development is hard to guess 

[QUOTE="fudg__er"]

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]Where did he lie?the_hsoj

he said we would hav mp3 by EARLY 2007. which i consider before june.

i wouldn't call him a liar, at the time he most likely belived that it was going to be.Release dates that far from the end of development is hard to guess 

Thats called a lie. If you don't know something for an absolute fact don't promise it... I understand that development can change release dates (the game was finished for launch BTW) but the guy the guy made a promise that was beyond his controll to keep. Thats a lie.

Its not such a big deal. I was just hoping people would realize he's a business man, and not a saint. Some goes for all the Ninty suits.

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

Yeah but things change as far as release dates

 

I'd also like to point out to the original poster that Metroid is not being held back because of sales. That sales quote is how he judged the last Metroid game and how well it wqas recieved 

Staccat0

He said

"Where is Metroid? Metroid is not going to ship by June. We've announced all of our games through the end of June. And the fact with Metroid is we want to make sure that that game is perfect. Unfortunately, Metroid Prime 2 didn't live up to our expectations, it didn't live up to Retro's expectations--

Q: Is that in terms of sales or the actual game itself?

From a sales standpoint. I think we were all happy with the product itself. Certainly it won quite a bit of critical acclaim, but the sell-through wasn't what we wanted it to be."

So they want to be better than MP2 in terms of sales... not critical acclaim. You have to read in between the lines with these PR guys.

[QUOTE="Staccat0"][QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

Yeah but things change as far as release dates

 

I'd also like to point out to the original poster that Metroid is not being held back because of sales. That sales quote is how he judged the last Metroid game and how well it wqas recieved 

nomah74

He said

"Where is Metroid? Metroid is not going to ship by June. We've announced all of our games through the end of June. And the fact with Metroid is we want to make sure that that game is perfect. Unfortunately, Metroid Prime 2 didn't live up to our expectations, it didn't live up to Retro's expectations--

Q: Is that in terms of sales or the actual game itself?

From a sales standpoint. I think we were all happy with the product itself. Certainly it won quite a bit of critical acclaim, but the sell-through wasn't what we wanted it to be."

So they want to be better than MP2 in terms of sales... not critical acclaim. You have to read in between the lines with these PR guys.

I was just trying to dispel any ideas of Nintendo being "good guys" and MS and Sony being "greedy." If it doesn't apply to you then it doesn't concern you. My comments on the subject are directed at fanboys, not level headed gamers.

As long as this has Online i'm inStarFoxCOM

I really don't understand statements like this. Don't get me wrong, I'd love for Metroid Prime 3 to have online multiplayer. However, it won't make or break the game. Even if there is no multiplayer at all in the game, I'm still going to try it out. Why? Because the previous games in the Metroid Prime series are great and I'm sure this one will be no different. The first Prime game had no multiplayer at all, but it was still an amazing game.

I understand that a lot of people want online multiplayer in MP3 to up the replay value, but it's absence will not make it a horrible game. The single player mode is the most vital aspect of a game like those in the MP series. If it's horrible, even a great online multiplayer mode will not be able to save it. However, if the single player is good and the online multiplayer is bad or absent, the game will still be a great one.

Don't write this game off if it lacks online multiplayer, as because there is a huge change you will miss something that shouldn't be missed by any gamer. And that would be a damn shame.

can online playability be added on to a game after its released? i hope to god so cus i really like xbox's online COD3 probably not tho, eh?gamer_fonze