Elebits delayed, no longer a launch title

by Jason Wishnov { Nov 9th 2006 at 8:00AM }

Ah, some fairly rare bad news from Nintendo's camp this morning. It turns out that the potential-sleeper-hit Elebits, which won best-of-show at TGS 2006, will be delayed in America until mid-December. The quirky "gravity gun" title seemed to capture the hearts of those who played it (and David, too), so this comes as a blow for many.

This may not turn out to be such a horrible move for Konami or gamers, as the Wii's launch is just about the strongest in the history of video games; having to compete against the likes of Zelda and Red Steel is sales chart suicide. Heck, the game may turn out to be a nice gift for the holidays, since the rabid gamers in your family will have probably already spent nigh half a thousand on various launch expenses. Maybe now Elebits will receive the attention it deserves, and not turn into yet another case of Beyond Good and Evil.

Tags: David, December, Delay, Elebits, Konami, Launch, TGS

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

fush @ Nov 9th 2006 11:42AM

This is a good move. I was feeling a pressing need to buy way too many games on launch day anyway.

Jesse @ Nov 9th 2006 10:05AM

Worst news ever. This was my launch day pick. An easy lighthearted game to enjoy until winter break hits. Then it'd be nothing but 2 1/2 weeks of Zelda action day and night.

Saefer Cyon @ Nov 9th 2006 10:11AM

Whats wrong with 2 1/2 weeks of Zelda action? It was also my pick as well, but I bet they delayed to add fix something. Or maybe they just want Japan to get it first. This game looks awesome.

Jesse @ Nov 9th 2006 10:22AM

I fully endorse 2 1/2 weeks (and more) of Zelda action. However, I will not have the free time to focus on the game until late December. When school is on break and I'm not teaching it. Elebits was my chance to enjoy the Wii without getting fully absorbed into a game.