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Smash Bros. Brawl Delayed Again

by Cavin Smith on January 15, 2008 at 4:24 am

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Our balls are already bluer than a depressed Sonic the Hedgehog, but that sultry tease Nintendo is going to make us wait even longer for the climax. In a kinda-sorta-last-minute announcement, the game’s been pushed back roughly a week in Japan and a whole month in the U.S.

Straight from the horse’s mouth, the new dates are set at January 31st (Japan) and March 9th (U.S.). No real explanation can be given (and really, what satisfactory explanation can there be?), but according to Wired Game|Life’s Chris Kohler, here’s what Nintendo had to say:

The launch date for Super Smash Bros. Brawl has shifted a few weeks to March 9. The development is taking slightly longer than expected. As we’re sure you have seen on the Dojo site (www.SmashBros.com), the game contains an unprecedented number of characters, options and experiences. Be sure to keep an eye on the Dojo site for the latest information.

It’s hardly any consolation to fans, but the comfort that the game will be that much more perfect must mean something, right?

As so many third parties had planned to release their games in March already, this news must come as a bit of blow considering how easily official Nintendo titles seem to trounce their sales on a regular basis, let alone a juggernaut like Smash Bros. (Melee is still selling new copies to this day).

Though it’ll seems like a long drag, remember that there are other titles to stave off the traditional post-Holiday drought like Burnout Paradise and Devil May Cry 4. All is not lost, friends, we’ll just have to keep a handle on the ol’ pressure valve a little bit longer.





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