It says TBD as well, so the date may stay the same. However, they cannot afford to miss christmas. Wii came out on November 19th, nearly december. It's likely that Sonic may be the reason for this reconsideration of the date.
I agree with the fact that missing the Christmas rush would be financially unadvisable, but if its to make the game better without pushing the release date back too far, I'm sure fans and the development team could agree on a 2-3 month extension.
However I disagree on your opinion on the date staying the same if the release date had been set to TBD. Why would they rename the date if its already been confirmed for that date? Of course its possible, but judging Nintendo's reliablity and how realistic those odds are, I'd say its not even worth mentioning.
One last thing Xanskarr, could you tell me how Sonic could be the reason they reconsidered the date? I'd assume general development of the game would be a much more plausible reason. Thanks.
Those videos are on ign as well, along with all the other videos and footage of the new Samus Aran map, Norfair. It looks alot like previous Samus maps. Platforms, lava, dark ground.
doesn't seem like it.
iirc they had the release date listed there before. the fact that they dont suggests that it is likely to change.
surprising that they would forsake the holiday sales, though.
I find it more surprising that a mere company such as Nintendo would forsake an honorary occassion such as the Lord's day of birth. Thats just sick.