The Video Game Critic

I just read that MP3 may be delayed into early '08. In the past, this sort of announcement would really tick me off but not this time. After playing through The Twilight Princess and remembering how many times that game was delayed, it dawned on me that delays are usually a good thing for reputable companies. I knew, when Namco kept delaying Soul Caliber 2, that it would be good(just look at the first one!). Also, even though I no longer play Final Fantasy, I knew Final Fantasy XII would be worth the wait, seeing as how much time Square spent on it. However, I knew Driv3r would absolutely suck(I don't know why, I just knew).

Nintendo(along with Square, Capcom, Konami, etc.) always seems to have a reason behind their delays. I don't think they are very intelligent as to how they lay out their releases but their delays are usually worth the time. Also, if I recall, Metroid Prime 2 came out right on schedule and was pretty drab, compared to the first. I do wish they would wise up and plan ahead, put out a few games that would pad their list so they could tweak their bigger games in the process. The way that I see it, when you have Twilight Princess in November, Wario Ware and Sonic(if you want to call that a big game!) in Feb, Super Paper Mario in April, months of nothing, and then the holiday season, there's a ton of empty space there that Sony and Microsoft are taking advantage of, releasing games the way that a company should. Get on the ball, Nintendo!

Finally, I want this to be a friendly debate. I don't want certain people to use this topic as an excuse to flame and openly criticize. I'm just wondering what everybody's take on the subject is. If you disagree, fine, just don't be rude to one another.

The MP3 delay is fine with me. There are a lot of other Nintendo Wii games this year that could clearly clear the void (SMBB and SMG come to mind). As long as MP3 doesn't end up like Superman 64 (god forbid), i see no problem in polishing an already excellent game.

If it is delayed, (has not been conformed, correct?), they must be either adding a ton of online multiplayer or are trying to balance out the launch of their big titles. I am sure that even prior to Wii launch that this game was supposedly "done" or very near done. Supposedly this game is going to be a landmark title in terms of what you can do with the wimote in a fps shooter game, so it is an important game, even if it is not Galaxy or Smash Bros.

I just thought there would be more original IP's to get excited about. The Wii line-up still seems light but maybe that is just me. If you love sequels and get all fired about that then I guess you are in video game bliss with the Wii. Not to mention the PS2 and PSP Ports. HMMM...looking at the 360 I am not sure there is much more originality coming out this year but maybe I am wrong. Maybe we are all just in video game retread and sequel HELL!!!!!!