No, definitely not. 'Later' could mean literally tomorrow. 'Late' would mean it's scheduled for late in the calendar year, which would heavily imply November or December. If you're changing the meaning of a quote you are just making things up at that point.
They announced and released Super Mario 3D All-Stars in the span of 2 weeks in September 2020. They shadow-dropped Metroid Prime Remastered (same day as announcing) in February 2023, with a physical version following a few weeks later. The lack of a firm date now is meaningless as a point of worry or concern the game will be delayed, as they have other 2025 games that are also still unscheduled by labeled '2025'. Kirby Air Riders, etc. They are clearly holding off until their big first-party Gamescom/ or September Direct.
Not really, considering it was restarted from scratch years after being announced then. caught up with new platform timing.
Yeah I get it, I was just weighing into the conversation that "late in a year" generally means the final quarter, September 30th- December 31st. By September, Early and mid year have come and gone.
It can only do well if they give it the Zelda treatment, and have an epic trailer before release, showcasing something new and exciting that they didn't reveal, abilities and what not. Or story elements.
Yes. This happened to forza horizon 5. But as Metroid is Nintendo, perhaps Doritos pope will make an exception.
Don't think there is anything they could reveal that would make MP4 standout unless they are having a Federation Force mode with small scale missions with objectives on different handcrafted maps and biomes. It would be a waste if they went the extra mile to redesign the Federation Trooper Mech Suits and they are just around for atmospheric or cinematic purposes. Another thing they could do is hide away a separate campaign where you play as Sylux which would be huge for the series introducing another playable character in the franchise.
well, yeah, all we can do is speculate. I'm going to speculate Samus will be revealed as Trans. She always was, but in Super Metroid she tucked.
Very bold prediction to make with Drag x Drive scheduled for release next Thursday.
There's a reason for having the show in december which means the cutoff period has to be something earlier like Nov 20 as it is currently.
Super Smash bros has already done that. Released in december 2018 and gotten a goty nomination next year.
You really think it'll get a nomination if it releases beforehand?
It's about probability.
Idk competition's tight. There are six nominees. Ex33, Donkey Kong, Split fiction, death stranding 2 seem locked. There's KCD2, Blue prince. Then there's hades 2, ghost of yotei, possibly silksong, Crimson desert. Maybe even Silent hill f.
So consider that level of competition, then add an 11-month wait on top.
It's never had a date beyond originally being just '2025' to recently being 'later in 2025'. Which could be any day between tomorrow and 12/31, technically. Everyone's been assuming September/October. Personally I'm thinking it's November, after Pokemon in October, but before Hyrule Warriors which is 'this winter' (likely December).
I think Nintendo's being coy on purpose, not that they don't actually know. At this point with modern development being as complex as it is, the game is either done and able to ship in the next 60 days, or it's not. They'd know by now. I think they are positioned to do some "surprise! These are waaaay sooner than you guys think"-type announcement timing, specifically in regards to Metroid and Kirby Air. That's my sense. But they also need to hold off til closer to Gamescom or the usual big September Direct.
When you say "50/50" does that mean the other 50 is slipping into December? I don't think it could slip to late November given it would hurt holiday sales and this would be a system seller, right?
Shadowdrop digital only with the eShop page of the game biometrically locked to Iwata's dna
Won't matter.....wouldn't win any awards anyway.
