Other M moved to Aug. 31

[Trent the Paladin]

Fans looking forward to the June release of Metroid: Other can now start looking forward to its August release, as Nintendo delays the Team Ninja developed title along with Treasure's Sin & Punishment: Star Successor.

Originally scheduled for release in June, the new release date for Metroid's return to form is August 31, giving fans two more months to delve deeper into the background of armored heroine Samus Aran.

Slightly less painful is the delay of the sequel to Treasure's acclaimed Nintendo 64 shooter Sin & Punishment. Sin & Punishment: Star Successor will now release on June 27, three weeks after the original June 6 target.

No reason is given for the delay of these two eagerly anticipated Wii titles. We've reached out to Nintendo for comment, and are awaiting a response. In the meantime, go ahead and update those calendars, and we wouldn't begrudge Samus fans a few light tears.

Update: Nintendo responded to our inquiry with the following statement:

"The launch date for Metroid: Other M has shifted to Aug. 31. As you may know, this game is the product of a unique partnership between longtime Metroid producer Yoshio Sakamoto, Team Ninja and many other individuals and groups, all of whom have set very high standards for this latest installment in the series. Although it's taking slightly longer than expected to complete the project, we're confident that fans will find it to be well worth the wait.

"Video game development is a lengthy and complex process. We have always put the quality of our products first, and have historically taken the time needed to make our games meet the expectations of our fans."

Well damn. :L I guess the only action my Wii will be getting this summer is Galaxy 2 and the Ace Attorney games.

 

[Mr. L]

FFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUU-

 

[gerardo781]

Hopefully this will be the last good game they'll delay this year.

 

[Tyeforce]

I'm actually kinda glad. There are too many games coming out this summer for me to keep up with! XD

 

[The Sign Painter]

That gives you more time to play Monster Hunter Tri.

 

[bcb]

I actually wasn't planning to get this game, tbh. I mean it's looks great, but there are plenty of other games going out this summer that's more towards my taste.

And I'm glad they didn't delay S&P2 too long.

 

[muffun]

God dammit.

But eh, not too big of a deal, considering I was probably going to get a few weeks after it was released.

 

[MrChuckman64]

Well, I hoping to get to play for hours, but I guess I'll have to make time around school. That's just great.

 

[Nic]

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[Blue_Jay]

That sucks. I was really looking forward to playing this over the summer. WHY must Nintendo delay most of their games. From now on I'll just ignore all Nintendo game release dates.

 

[Tyeforce]

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[Megamannt125]

Looks like i'll be getting MH3 for sure then.
Since Other M is released AFTER my birthday.