Nintendo Advert Confirms November 21st Launch Date For Super Smash Bros. Wii U

Yes

As expected.

Oh yeah, this is the best time for them to release it.

Smash comes out on the same day as Watch Dogs and Sonic Boom? Well, looks like that was the official end of Ubisofts support for the system.

Perfect. That's just enough time before black Friday, and plenty for everyone to figure out that the 3DS is the real deal.

Hopefully this is correct. Should really help push some Wii U's for the Holidays and make a lot of gamers happy. I'm still waiting on Nintendo to announce something additional for the holiday. A surprise eShop release or something to add a little buzz in late September.

Sega needs to change the date on Sonic.Release it a different week

About damn time.

HYES.

As expected, week before Black Friday and Nintendo like to release their big holiday games around this time of the year as well. My body is ready for November 21st!

Well there's $200 dollars spent that day (both copies of Pokemon and the $99 Smash Bundle with controller and adapter)

HYPE!!!!!! Now I just need a date for MH4U!

@BensonUii

This!

I gotta save $100 for the bundle quick!

Also on the same day as Watch Dogs U release date in Europe? Nintendo on Ubisoft be like:

I dunno, maybe Watch Dogs would benefit in some way.

JOY.

Guess I'm not getting this until after I've finished Pokemon

Nintendo just needs to come out and say it already. They're running out of time for their marketing department.

@rjejr You can untwist your knickers now

So much games, so little money and focus,

HAPPY DANCE!

I'm hoping this is worldwide?

@OorWullie - Thanks for the heads up, I'm placing you in charge of all my good news delivery.

@BensonUii - You win gif of the day.

So, is it too much to ask for an officially official date from Nitneod now. Here in America we have a thing against the french (I don't know why, we just do.)

I know I should just accept this at face value b/c its an official Nintnedo ad, but I'm a NYer, jaded by nature, AND we just had Sakuai hint at a NON worldwide release. And the UK is getting Captain Toad in Jan, what if the US gets SSB U in Jan to balance things out? And it's SSB U, don't we at least deserve a Tweet or something when they reveal the date? I don't need an entire ND, just a Tweet from Iwta or Sakuai. Sakurai really does deserve to be the one announcing this offically on Miiverse w/ his Pic of the Day.

I know, I know, it's just been so long waiting I don't want false hope being popped.

Oh, and since I'm being such a Debbie downer anyway, where's the link, I've been all over the website - thank you googl etranslate - but I can't find it? I'm wondering if France has taken it down yet.

Edit - and in my never ending efforts to be a jerk, Nintnedo itself has apparnelty confirmed this was an error according to the original publisher here:
http://www.p-nintendo.com/news/smash-bros-for-wii-u-une-possible-date-pour-l-europe-238566.

"Updated:
Contacted for clarification, Nintendo says that the release date specified in the advertisement is a mistake and that the output window remains end 2014 so we will have to wait a bit to get a date officially official release on Smash Bros Wii U!"

Rip Sonic & Watchdogs.

Can't wait! That's gonna be one expensive day for me.

@SuperMalleo Considering the 3DS version releases on the same date in both Europe and America I wouldn't be too worried that it'll be much different for the Wii U version!

@rjejr
I'm guessing Nintendo will wait for the SSB 3DS to be released first before they announce the SSBU's release date.

Looks like I'm going out on Black Friday

So Europe's getting it on the 21st?
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QtIpriCF8N4/U6if1aiD3mI/AAAAAAAACBg/zJupiU-51Ko/s1600/celbrate.gif

And just in time for my birthday!
Thanks, Nintendo!!

In case people don't want to read my really long (short by my standards) post above:

Nintnedo itself has apparnelty confirmed this was an error according to the original publisher here:

http://www.p-nintendo.com/news/smash-bros-for-wii-u-une-possible-date-pour-l-europe-238566.

Updated:

Contacted for clarification, Nintendo says that the release date specified in the advertisement is a mistake and that the output window remains end 2014 so we will have to wait a bit to get a date officially official release on Smash Bros Wii U!"

Yes, I know Nintneod coudl be lieing to keep a lid on things, or just to save face, but I'm still not circling the date on my calendar just yet, sorry.

@Damo - maybe a "rumour" on top would be appropriate? If you are going to report on the rumour maybe mention the rumour being debunked by some non-specific Nintnedo person?

so will there be a time when this is released on all it's machines and played enough and "revealed" enough that the constant updates about screenshots and speculation will end? I can't think of anything that looks more boring, and old hat to me, I really don't need an hour by hour update. it's a frigging fighting game with lots of branding in it, whoopee/hadouken, now lets move on.

@rjejr Back to the waiting game.

@SanderEvers
Chances of Sonic Boom Direct? And who knows Watch Dogs Direct. LOL.

@BensonUii

pretty sure Ubisoft knew the release date and planned this so Watch dogs would have a higher chance of failure.

@SanderEvers - I think they already did respond. See my comment above. Unless that website lied about Nintnedo commenting. The world is full of liars, who knows who's telling the truth.

@Punished_Boss - Somebody - Nintendo, NL- owes me some ant-acid.

As long as it's in time for christmas, I'm happy!!

@ikki5
LOL. I remember them hyping this game so much. They went silent on the Wii U.

@SanderEvers
Good point. I think Sonic Boom for WiiU and 3DS will get a direct.

@kensredemption I'll be waiting 'till christmas for Smash U (seeing as I'll have the 3DS one) so I'll be picking up watch dogs on launch

This release kicks off the start of Thanksgiving break! Hooray!

Great time as it is near to the holiday season and not to far at the same time.

@SanderEvers - Yeah, I always try to add - "it could still come out on 11/21" - to all my comments. Where there's smoke there's fire, and it's been hard to see in here lately. But the title of this article says "Confirms" which seems a bit misleading, no, especailly in light of Nintnedo's denial?

I think Nintnedo intended for the game to release 11/21, but we've seen so little of it since E3 I'm just not sure they can make it. Would be nice though.

On the bright side, if it does come out the 21 maybe retailers will give us a free copy of Watch_Dogs w/ a SSB U purchase, it's the only way they'll unload those boxes now

Sonic Boom and smash on the same day? With pokemon the week after? WHY NINTENDO?

Sorry not sorry wallet.

You can clearly see how Nintendo is improving compared to last year in terms of Holiday megatons. Last year we had SM3DW as the only Wii U holiday game (wich is extreeeeeemely good and one of my favorite Mario games in the last 10 years but unfortunately, it didn't sell as expected) but now we would have Smash -a clear system seller wich we will sell better than SM3DW that's for sure- , Amiibos, GC controllers, Sonic Boom and Captain Toad! Oh, and Watch_Dogs as the big (and probably last) 3rd Party game wich I also want to buy, no matter if it's an average/bad sandbox game. I'm glad I'm not interested in PS4 or X1 because then I would have to spend on them too!

@rjejr i believe we all know u mean well plus figuring out xmas expenses for the kids…its always smart to plan ahead as my son reminds me.…but im just going to stay optimistic and just hope they dont do a "SSB demo fiasco" for the WiiU…regardless i'll be playing Bayo2

Bayonetta 2 VS Just Dance 2015 and Smash VS Watch Dogs...Oooh those bruises...Damn Ubisoft...Haha

No, Surprise here Nintendo needs to play it smart.

@WanderingPB - ""SSB demo fiasco" for the WiiU"

Well the Wii U would need to actually get a demo for that to happen. They had a huge E3 event so presumably they could put out a demo if they wanted too. Who knows? HW demo in Target makes me feel they haven't abandoned the concept entirely. Not expecting 1 for B2 though, too risque`. Captain Toad could use one, I feel he's getting lost in all the SSB U smoke. Not even rumours for his release date. Doesn't a presumably aimed at kids game deserve to be out and advertised before Black Friday?

I'm probably getting B2 for Christmas. Or a "new 3DS" depending on when it releases in the US. I'm not above getting myself a Xmas present a couple of weeks late

If we heard a story of amiibo coming on November 21st, that would pretty much confirm the date for Smash

And yet Nintendo is STILL hesitant to reveal this date even though it's only two months out and it's for the biggest game the Wii U has got for an entire year, presumably because they don't want to steal the thunder from the 3DS version, despite the fact that the Wii U is the system that needs it most. They've attempted to avoid one of their products cannibalizing the sales of another, when in fact they've set up a situation that's already doing that and in the worst way possible.

I DO NOT UNDERSTAND NINTENDO.

Nice to know the date when I get to play the true version of Smash Bros with an actual controller. Long live the Gamecube-controller!

@rjejr dont get me wrong i appreciate demos but they way they handled the SSB 3ds early demo to platinum members was hectic to say the least. Genius marketing but it also made many fans restless. My son told me we need to learn Japanese so we could just get a Japanese 3ds and get all the games early because they always get the good stuff LOL! My son's list is already done which includes both SSB and Pokemon games so anything else would just be extra but as for myself Bayo2 and the Bayo2 soundtrack is my gift to myself…oh and Captain Toad cuz seriously how could i say no after seeing those awesome levels in the treehouse stream last friday oh and of course the doggy paddle…

Can't wait for the Wii U version, I will not be buying the 3DS version. I got the demo and my 43 year old eyes just can't handle it, and I even have the 3DS XL. The players are just too small and there is just too much stuff going on, my 11 son had no problems, but it is a no go for me.

Since the release date is so close...I'll might just skip the 3DS version and just wait for the Wii U version instead...

Nintendo are making a Smash related announcement at 10am PST. I think they figure since it's been leaked they may as well announce the date.

Although this source is from Nintendo France, I'm still expecting Europe to get it a week later than North America.

@Emblem Okay Watch dogs was already dead on the water.That means it wasn't going to sell either way,is a crappy port.Wiiu owners can see it a mile away, well not everyone though.Sonic boom though i think Nintendo should have about Sega cause sonic going up against smash in sales? We already know who's going to win that.

@Peach64 - Oh come on Peach, don't be like that, give us a link, it's been a long morning and I can't find anything on Google or Twitter.

Oh, this announcment, NVM -

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/09/nintendo_special_announcement_due_on_epm_live

@Legodavid18 The reason Ubisoft released that game in that month is because,they needed a reason to stop supporting the Wiiu.So if that games sells like crap,but everyone knows it's going to sell like crap.They will use that as their excuse.But don't worry we will still have just dance.

Hmmm, so it seems like it'll be three games in November for me - Sonic Boom, Watch Dogs and Smash. Which just reminds me how neatly Watch Dogs would have fit into the Wii U schedule in, say, July or August. Heh.

Oh well. At least I'll have plenty to play during the holidays.

All aboard the Hype Train!

@kensredemption I feel your pain. I have to hope that I can get Smash fro Christmas, and I still need to figure out how I'm gonna get the money for the New 3DS.

@mastermp2 Nintendo did confirm that the Amiibo figures will be available the release date of Smash. So that makes perfect sense.

My wallet is ready.

If it was Nov 18 we could have had an anniversary celebration. Wasted opportunity

@kensredemption Don't forget Bayonetta 2.

I think Nintendo just wants to wait till the 3DS version is released so this doesn't take wind out of its sails. A lot of people might skip it if a month later you could get the "definitive" version.

@JJtheTexan - Told him that 4 hours ago - see posts #27 and #37 - but glad to see I'm not the only 1 paying attention. (Actually I didn't see the GoNintnedo website, just the original one.) Might as well link to that one also:

http://www.gonintendo.com/s/237500-french-nintendo-advertisement-has-smash-bros-wii-u-slated-for-november-21st-update

Well I've done my part and putting my money were my mouth is so to speak and just purchased 4 pre-order cards for SSB U, SSB 3DS, Omeaga Ruby and Alpha Sapphire at Target, so I hope didn't jinx anything.

@MailOrderNinja There is no definitive version, as both games feature different content. The only thing that both hav ein common is the roster and a handfull of stages.

First day of Thanksgiving break. First time I'll be home in months.

This will be the only thing I'll be doing with my siblings that week. Thank you so much Nintendo!

AHH YEAH!!!

Wait, people are seriously buying Fraud_Dogs for Wii U? LOL

Looks like I might have to get the 3ds version so I can wait till Christmas...

No....... Not Pokeday!

Congrats, Wii U owners!

I'll buy Smash Bros and Watch the duck hunt Dog. It'll save me money. ^^

So Nov 21st huh? ME WANTS! The earlier the better!

WAAAAAAY too many things coming out in November.....

The 3ds version will be as great as the Wii U version. DO NOT DENY IT.

Wellp, I think I know what I'm doing Black Friday. If I don't post for a while afterwards, it's possible that the shoppers finished me off.

I think they want to keep WiiU release secret because they know most people will opt out on the 3DS version if it is released near WiiU version. Not me though, I'm getting both

Is it that hard to wait for the offical date. When it comes it comes. Stop trying to rush it game sites.

Wow that is actually alot sooner than I expected! Now I have no regrets for waiting for the Wii U version instead of getting it for 3DS. Will save my poor circle pad too.

well thats a very good news 1 month sooner than expected

@SuperMalleo Wow nice avatar was it made in SFM?

Good at least it's not coming in 2015. Here's hoping for some DLC too....

Yay! 8 days before my birthday!

They'll lose the teen girl market if it comes out on the 21, that's Hunger Games 3 Pt 1 opening day.

Should make for some interesting conversations among the dating scene:

"But you told me you'd go see Katniss w/ me opening night."
"But it's Smash Brothers. SMASH BROTHERS!!"

Fantastic.

Hurry up already Nintendo. Its time to get it out so you can move on already. I'm sick to death of hearing about Smash

@rjejr: Provided the game does indeed release on the 21st of Nov. Otherwise, your comments about the release date being an error may still be correct. I can't think of any special time Nintendo would drop the (release) date, post 3ds Smash's release. The only other time I can think of that would be special/significant is this Friday, when the demo becomes available on the 3ds e-Shop.

@Everyone_Else: If I'm done my Christmas shopping, & have enough money by then, I'm definitely getting Smash! But, I can wait for Christmas. From the beginning of October to the end of Dec 24th, it's a total of 85 days. Being only 4am at the time I'm commenting this, this day has only begun, so I count it in, making 98 days to Christmas. As others have said, I imagine the release date being under wraps, so as not to steal the thunder of the 3ds Smash.

@kensredemption Personally I would wait a bit for watch_dogs. Determine if it is a good port or not first and wait for the inevitable patching

So after buying smash on 3DS and the special edition 3DS i have a whole month to save up to buy a Wii U and Smash U? Great stuff! lol

I did own a Wii U but i traded it in to buy an Xbox One. I kind of regret that though the Wii U has picked up a tonne of momentum since last year.

Not so good for me money wise, because if this is true, I now have to decide to get a 3DS version on Oct, and a HDMI TV on Nov, then Smash for the Wii-U on Dec.

Or get a HDMI TV on Oct, Smash for the Wii-U on Nov, and Smash for the 3DS or Bayonetta 2 on Dec. Either way, it's no fun playing Wii U games in black & white,so I have to get a new TV.

I can see how this is going to go.

Ubisoft releases a delayed version of Watch Dogs for Wii U three days before one of the system's biggest first-party games drops.

Sales for Watch Dogs are poor because people are hyped for Smash and most gamers have already played Watch Dogs on some other machine by this point.

Ubisoft concludes from the poor early sales that there is a lack of interest in their games on Nintendo consoles.

Ubisoft, as a result, delays the development of Wii U versions of their upcoming games.

And the cycle continues.

I LOVE games like Rayman Legends and Child of Light, but I'm sick of their excuses and poor decisions regarding the Wii U. I don't even care about the Wii U game they're holding hostage at this point. They can keep it.

...otherwise: Yay, a release date for Smash Wii U!

If Gamestop or any other store is taking pre-orders, I think I will go ahead and do that with my current paycheck

Let's see games i'm getting in November for my birthday!

Pokemon Omega Ruby
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire

So, this will be my feeling on the delayed Watch_Doges... ...

Well the Hori Gamecube controllers come out on the 21st as well if you guys didn't notice. that pretty much seals the deal.

@Einherjar Well I agree with that, it's why I put definitive in quotes. However, I think most people would agree that if given the choice between the two they'd choose the Wii U version. I love Smash on 3DS though, so I'll definitely be picking up both.

@MailOrderNinja From what ive heard so far, it actually seems to be the opposite
But oh well, we have people here, that would want the portable version to be scratched entirely because of teh Ice Climbers
Again, if you ask me, you cant favour one over the other since both offer different things. The "definite" experience would be to own both games. And since both use the same safe file, its a "hand-in-hand" experience.

@Einherjar I think the 3DS version is going to be a hit at conventions. The few I've attended I've always wanted to play Smash with others, but the lines are either crazy long or they've got every machine playing it blocked off for tournament play. Being able to find people with a version and playing without TVs, systems or controllers is going to be incredibly awesome.

@MailOrderNinja Absolutely ! And thats exactly the reason why im for the strict exclusion of characters, that wouldnt work on the 3DS only. This way, its fair game for everyone, everywhere. No "but my main isnt in this version" or "its unfair that you pick them, i could never train against them".
And i also love the addition of the 3DS as controller. If you get into the series with Smash 3DS, you grow acustomed to the handhelds controlls, and although the button layout will be the same on every regular controller, the familiarity with the piece of hardware in your hand plays a huge factor.
That way, you really dont exclude anyone, which is. in my eyes, absolutely fantastic. A very organic setup

sound about right for a wii u launch date

@SuperMalleo It stands for Source Filmmaker. It's an animation tool and your avatar of Mario looks like it was made in it . :3

@SuperMalleo Sorry, SFM is for animating videos not for making custom characters or do you mean to make something like your avatar?

@SuperMalleo You can do that by exporting a poster of the image you want.

@SuperMalleo No problem, mate!

@SuperMalleo