Those on the Toys "R" Us mailing list in North America may be receiving its 'Book of Awesome', a catalogue with such a marketing push behind it that it even has its own commercial. As with any print run, though, it's liable to run into issues should details change late in the day; this one's unfortunately been caught out by Nintendo.
Star Fox Zero was delayed back in mid-September, now targeting a Q1 2016 release in order to achieve a "Platinum feel" in quality. For Toys "R" Us, though, this delay clearly wasn't factored in before going to print with its big Holiday catalogue - Nintendo Life reader Chris Ruston received his in the mail just before Halloween and noticed something was amiss in the Nintendo section.
Toys "R" Us may have been aware of a potential delay, notably giving itself an out with an asterix that highlights the fact the date could change. Nevertheless we hope that not too many shoppers build their hopes up for some epic space battles this Holiday season.
Though the festive line-up would have looked far more tempting with Star Fox in it, we're hopeful that the extra development time will bring us a great game. In our various previews some of us liked it while others in the team didn't, so perhaps the final product will gain more universal acclaim.
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Someone didn't get the memo?
I would've thought they had more then enough time to remove that from the listing. I highly doubt these printed over 2 months ago. It's almost further proof that this printed recently because of the exclusive amiibos and the villager in the other page. I doubt they've known about that for months.
Don't worry, you can buy the display boxes this holiday season!
One of those rare times I wish it was for real.
Before I get a bunch of replies, I know there's work to be done on it. The visuals need some clean-up and the controls need to be refined, etc. But still, I was very much looking forward to playing this later this month. Oh well, bring on Spring!
sounds like the Starfox delay really was last minute and not planned like some think...either way im happy to wait Xenoblade X demands all my time this holiday! LOL!
Where can I get the catalogue? I don't have to go to the store to pick one up, right? If that's correct, how do I get one?
These catalogues are usually planned and start printing months in advance. It's the reason Argos often miss out products from their catalogue or get dates wrong.
I can only imagine how much people will still go to the stores expecting Star Fox Zero to be there on the 20th (mostly adults), even with the fine print and a short 2 minute internet search.
Well at least you still get a coupon for 20% off one in-store purchase if you have the catalog. Too bad it doesn't apply to video game hardware and software.
Toys R Us is an insane fool!
The Wii U bundle is still listed at US$299.99.
Does that mean that it won't have a $50 price cut this holiday season?
This is a news story? Seriously? Lol
Star Fox is a summer game anyway...
Star fox zero timed retailer-exclusive confirmed?
The caption "Whoops!" made me laugh way harder than I should have, mostly because it looked like the asterisk at the top of the pic was linked to said caption.
I'm going in and I'm going to make a big stink about it until they offer me something for free.
Those catalogs are printed well in advance.
This happens every year where a game or two is delayed.
Just noticed the "beta" box art designs for Tri Force Heroes and amiibo Festival.
Now, I'm not a furry, but I want that Fox McCloud costume.
"Toys R Us Mistakes Star Fox's Launch Date"
Me:
Saw it too, must be outdated info
@LUIGITORNADO I thought about that as well. There will probably at least one person per store that will try that.
um, i saw this, but discarded it because that little asterisk clearly states subject to change (or somesuch) at the bottom of the page...
@day: me too. At least that's what my rationale side did. My emotional side still wanted to believe . . . but google shut that hope down real quick, lol.
@MikeW Good catch, it's probably true... Nintendo really seems like they don't want to sell Wii U's this holiday...
We saw this the other day when we received our copy in the mail...to be honest it's not a big deal. It's clearly called out on the same page that release dates are subject to change.
Maybe they're bringing back the Bally Astrocade way of shipping things. Bally couldn't get the machines out in time so they sold vouchers for the holiday season where you could redeem the voucher for the Bally Professional Arcade video game console a few months down the line.
And yes, I'm being sarcastic, but that did happen.
@WanderingPB That is true. It was also the same for Zelda U.
Sure loads of websites over here still have it listed as this date. Even gameseek.co.UK have XCX listed STILL as coming tomorrow. See here http://www.gameseek.co.uk/pd/VideoGames0rpragf7hu/Xenoblade-Chronicles-X and that's a website listing for months!
You know what is worse than the typo? The crappy holiday lineup being advertised in the catalog.
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