system_error Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Source: Spong.com - they have been right a few times but still suffer from their bad reputation. Son don't get too excited! This news goes along with a article of Computer & Videogames where Iwata said that he really would like to launch in as many possible countries at the SAME time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocka Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Yup great news isn't it Here is the article from Computerandvideogames.com: Various areas of the internet are reporting this morning that, speaking to Japanese news outlet Nikkei Business, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has outlined plans for a possible simultaneous launch of their next-gen Revolution console some time after April next year. Iwata reportedly states: "I want to put it on the market to as many countries as possible at the same time." However, Nintendo's president also confirms that we won't be seeing the console or its magical wavy wand of mystery until after April, suggesting that - as expected - the Revolution will be the last of the next-gen machines to spring onto shelves. Interestingly, website Ars Technica (a name that still makes us giggle, pathetically) notes that the previously reported voice message on the official Nintendo Power hotline in the US has been updated. Rather than outlining a release "in the later half of 2006", the message now points to an "estimated for release in 2006." The site speculates that judicious juggling of numbers makes a May/June launch likely. However, we can't help but worry that Nintendo's relatively specific original announcement has been replaced by a slightly more vague and non-commital possible 2006 release. Still, whenever it finally arrives, if Nintendo does a Microsoft and manages to pull a global release out of their mystical launch hats, that can only be a good thing - with its competitors massaging the thighs of a worldwide audience, hopefully Sony will buck up its notoriously lax treatment of you-know-where come the PS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jordan Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Hmmm, this is good. Very good. Great move Nintendo, get out before Sony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunKy Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Already read about it but not on Spong. I hope its true because I wont be around next christmas to buy it. Nintendo will show Microsoft how a worldwide launch is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocka Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I doubt PS3 will be released till End of 2006 at least so it looks like Rev won't be last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit-Jr Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I think they could get away with an early launch this time since they have the download service to make up for lack of launch games. But lets face it, if they want a big launch line-up, June doesnt sound very realistic. Though i hope im totally wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jordan Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Pit, Mario has been in development since Mario Sunshine. Smash Bros. might have been in development for a very long time, HAL hasn't been doing much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britprog Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I hope it turns out to be true, that would be awesome. A Nintendo console which launches only a month after the japanese would be a dream come true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooInTheZoo Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Cant wait. Jeeze, all these new games and consoles coming out tis too much to think about at once!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YenRug Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Already read about it but not on Spong. I hope its true because I wont be around next christmas to buy it. Nintendo will show Microsoft how a worldwide launch is done. Chances are that they were basing their news of Spong, but didn't want to mention that they were the source. Wasn't Gaming Horizon, by any chance, as they did that with the Mario Paint story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunKy Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Chances are that they were basing their news of Spong, but didn't want to mention that they were the source. Wasn't Gaming Horizon, by any chance, as they did that with the Mario Paint story... Nah I read it here, http://nintendo-revolution.blogspot.com/ it says CVG is the source and they got it from Nikkei Business. It got edited and now says Spong have a similar story, its there now. And yes Im aware its a blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdChildren Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Isn't this the same time Zelda - Twilight Princess hits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YenRug Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Isn't this the same time Zelda - Twilight Princess hits? Potentially, it's sometime from the 1st of April onwards, nothing more definite than that at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCK Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 That's fantastic news I won't be able to buy it before summer though EDIT: Hmmm, if so, I wonder where the games are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit-Jr Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 True Jordan, a Metroid 3 at launch wouldnt suprise me either as it would be the perfect game to showcase the nun-chuck (plus they already have the landing sequence down!......errr..yeah). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-zim Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 if this is true it it would be fantastic. i cant wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darv Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Great news if true. It's definately possible too. Rogue Squadron 2 was done within 9 months and developers will be wokring on things already. A worldwide release would be great too. Nintendo are getting quicker at releasing things, not brilliant, but the DS was only a 4 month wait after the US whereas the PSP was something stupid like 9 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerMonkey Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 not enough has been shown to see a june release not confinced yet....and its SPRONG which makes it prob bullshit knowing them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocom11 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 i hope these news reports from spng aren't educated guesses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britprog Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Whatever the release date may be, it still points to the fact Nintendo are trying to do a worldwide launch of sorts which is good news for Europe. I think Zelda may have been delayed into the Nintendo's next fiscal year(06/07) instead February/March 06, because they need the extra cash generated from Zelda to cover the cost of Manufacturing Revolutions. Its a good way to cover what could have a loss making quarter. And it would keep the shareholders happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 By far the best idea ever to release world-wide in June 2006, this stops people importing and gets a HUGE head-start from Sony (hopefully). Should be true. :awesome: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoonFace Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Great, release it during exams why don't you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurtle Squad Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I SO hope this is true. Though I bet it's not. I just SO want it to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyDluffy Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 well lets just hope its true, we'll probably have to wait until nearer the 360 launch before we hear anything concrete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-zim Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 2 days before the 360 launch. Nintendo Statement "the long awaited Nintendo revolution will be launched in March 2006. Sprong got it wrong they are idiots. the console will ditch the code name Revolution and take the name "super mega nova" and is far superior to anything release this generation or next. if you still want to go and waste your money on the crap box 360 go ahead. oh and revo-europe will have to change it name and the site will be taken up by a group of "europe must be all one republic" fanatics" this is the view of nintendo and not necessarily that of this reporter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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