Zelda DS dated, Metroid 3 delayed

Nintendo's Phantom Hourglass setting sail on the DS October 1; Samus benched until August 27.

During the 2006 Game Developers Conference, Nintendo announced its best-selling Zelda franchise would be heading to its best-selling handheld, the DS. Since then, though, little has been heard about the game--until today. This morning, Nintendo sent word that The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass will arrive in North American stores on October 1, joining an already crowded fall holiday season.

A sequel of sorts to 2003's The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Phantom Hourglass picks up where Link and Tetra last left off on their ocean odyssey. The first DS installment in the long-running franchise features Wind Waker's cartoony art style, and all of Link's actions can be controlled using the handheld's touch screen. In addition to a full single-player mode, players can test their mettle against one another locally in a two-player battle mode.

Fans fond of Nintendo swag will also be interested to know that members of Nintendo's rewards club, My Nintendo, can pick up a quill-pen-style stylus by registering their Phantom Hourglass game and Nintendo DS hardware at MyNintendo.com. (Supplies are limited.) For more on the game itself, check out GameSpot's impressions from an imported retail version from Japan, where it was released last June.

Unfortunately, Nintendo also had some semibad news today, namely that Metroid Prime 3: Corruption has been delayed. Fortunately, the postponement is minor. Initially slated to be released a week after Madden NFL 08 on August 20, the game now won't arrive until August 27.

285 Comments

  • SLL2K5

    Posted Aug 8, 2007 12:27 pm PT

    When is this game being released in UK?!?!

  • halo1001001

    Posted Jul 7, 2007 6:26 am PT

    So Zelda is coming earlier than I thought and Metroid Prime 3 is coming later than I thought. Hooray and boohoo.

  • N8A

    Posted Jul 6, 2007 2:18 pm PT

    MMM Tasty Zelda Goodness coming this way soon.

  • iAmBaSsMaN107

    Posted Jul 5, 2007 11:47 pm PT

    Hopefully they are fixing it so that the doors open up when you shoot them...unlike ALL of the other Metriod Prime games, Hunters included. The only bad thing about them...

  • revolutionary0

    Posted Jul 4, 2007 8:51 pm PT

    i got an import of phantom hour glass and it is pertty tight but i dont like the controls as much as i thought

  • eternalcube

    Posted Jul 4, 2007 9:31 am PT

    ahhhhh.... thank god its a minor delay

  • SneakyB986

    Posted Jul 4, 2007 7:22 am PT

    two great games I wish I had the time and ambition to finally play through metroid prime 2....I bought it the november(i think) it released and havn't played past the huge worm that grants you the dark suit...so I would say Im about 10% through it haha

  • TEX-MEX

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 8:23 pm PT

    Cant wait til its finally out!!!!!!

  • DMWhiteDragon

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 7:02 pm PT

    We still dont have super paper mario... i can only cry in sadness thinking of when we'll get Zelda or metroid

    Please Nintendo, get your act together here please. I wanna play zee games

    (Australia)

  • Reetesh

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 4:44 pm PT

    Both are going to be awesome games

  • jediknight00

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 4:09 pm PT

    dare I say, no i can't : TOO MANY GAMES?!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • fartys

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 2:24 pm PT

    all i care about in this article is metroid 3, anyone else think the same?

  • Jedilink109

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 1:00 pm PT

    Well, as long as Metroid is AMAZING! I'll be perfectly happy!

  • LosDaddie

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 12:15 pm PT

    At least the games are coming out this year

  • gam3r3OOO

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 10:53 am PT

    Finally I can duke it out against another Link to see who is REALLY the better sword fighter. It will be mighty interesting to see how this game is with its touch controls.

    The Delay of Metroid Prime 3 comes as no suprise. Its a AAA title and as such it shouldn't be rushed.

  • 1357900

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 10:01 am PT

    to darkzerogamer: Now Wiis are starting to appear everywhere, at least where I live. Maybe Nobody in my area wants a Wii. Or they just can't afford it. They're on ebay for about 100$ more than retail sticker price.

  • darkzerogamer

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 9:42 am PT

    So now Im gonna have to buy a DS AND a Wii? When will the madness end? I can't even FIND a wii to buy anywhere!

  • saugh

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 9:35 am PT

    1 week? I can cope, and I'm sure everyone else will.

  • ert47

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 9:27 am PT

    "Unfortunately, Nintendo also had some semibad news today, namely that Metroid Prime 3: Corruption has been delayed. Fortunately, the postponement is minor. Initially slated to be released a week after Madden NFL 08 on August 20, the game now won't arrive until August 27."

    Whaaaaa? Aug 27 is still a week after Aug 20!

    am i missing something?

  • thechosenone827

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 8:57 am PT

    It is nice to finally have a release date for Zelda on the DS, looking forward to picking that up.

  • cirej2000

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 8:35 am PT

    Uhh 1 week delay tacked on to a 9 month delay! Corruption was a launch title originally. Still, it could be worse. They could say that there is no online multiplayer...oh wait...nevermind.

  • fabz_95

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 8:17 am PT

    1 Week delay
    Oh terrible.. (Sarcasm)
    At least it isnt a month like some games
    Still i guess thats why the called it semibad..

  • Lightfellower

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 7:35 am PT

    Good news for all children. It falls on Children's day.

  • Zguntype0

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 7:29 am PT

    That would be good news if I had a DS but I have a Wii so I can be sad about Metroid. But if I did have a DS I would be happy because I could get the new Zelda game but alas I cannot.

  • wanderingblade

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 7:17 am PT

    cool

  • Digitised

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 7:16 am PT

    Let me get this straight... they delayed Metroid to obviously avoid madden...by releasing it within days of Bioshock...

    Surely the madden crowd and sports fans wouldnt be dividing their game time and game money as much as the FPS action adventure crowd...

    I want both of these games but have no care for sports games and now they are coming out in the same week and will no doubt clash for my attention, whereas i could have beaten MP3 in that week leading up to bioshock.

  • eredgar

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 6:42 am PT

    Is Zelda single or multi-card play? any WiFi?

  • Phazevariance

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 6:23 am PT

    I thought MP2 was about as good as MP1, so MP3 should be just as good at the least. FYI Wii has freeloader already. I can't wait to see what else is coming out through E3 next week!!

  • spike6958

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 6:14 am PT

    one week how is that a bad thing it gives them one more week to perfect the game, stll can't deside if im going to get phantom hour glass or not

  • NintendoWarrior

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 5:19 am PT

    I really hope they make MP3 good, MP2 was a dissapointment.

  • Israels_Son

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 3:53 am PT

    I didn't even know MP3 was that close to coming out, so a week is okay for me!... What a rough late summer/early fall it's going to be for my wallet!

  • stonerose

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 3:43 am PT

    Delayed a week? Seems a bit pointless. September,October,November are going to be crazy with games.
    GTAIV, Halo3, Metriod, Zelda DS, Smash Bros and Galaxy (apparently) and Bioshock and hopefully Mass Effect, plus a new Pro Evo. How am i going to find the time to play all these games??

  • lonelogan87

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 3:03 am PT

    well i think this is good new actually
    ha at least we know for sure when these games are coming out....and believe me, if nintendo needs to take their time....let them.

  • 9344891

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 2:43 am PT

    Lets hope there is a freeloader for wii soon so we can get these games the same time as those yanks.

  • the_elements600

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 2:29 am PT

    Sadly, being British never pays off, KingKoop . We get bad weather all year round, we pay more for everything and as an extra bonus for living where we do, we're expected to sit tight and wait longer for everything. We're also so far behind in technology when compared to everywhere else. 10MB broadband is bog standard over in Japan! Here, its about the best you can get unless your run a business.

  • maddogtannen316

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 2:17 am PT

    I see "Metroid 3 delayed", and it is only for 7 days? thanks for scaring the crap out of me gamespot

  • KingKoop

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 2:11 am PT

    I'm assuming Aug 27 is for the U.S? Yet again being British doesn't pay off

  • Brother_Boney

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 1:53 am PT

    C'mon! You didn't seriously think the announced date August 20 would be the final word, did you? Sometimes I hate being right. But why only a 7 day delay? My guess still is that Metroid Prime 3 won't arrive until September.

  • Pablo620

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 1:41 am PT

    Nintendo HAS to take their time on games, if not they wouldnt be good, and what games would be good on their console then. Cause if it aint nintendo made it most likely blows

  • kavadias1981

    Posted Jul 3, 2007 12:45 am PT

    I dont mind. If all developers took their time, like Nintendo, then all games would be amazing.

  • kingmario78

    Posted Jul 2, 2007 11:54 pm PT

    I cried a little inside....But, anyway, I trust Nintendo with their actions!
    Let's just hope it's for a good reason.

  • yoshi_64

    Posted Jul 2, 2007 11:08 pm PT

    7 more days! *insert Darth Vader pic here* NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

    On the other hand... it's about time Nintendo offers something for MyNintendo members. Sheesh.. I've been a subscriber to NP and things of the like for ages... like... 10 or so years to be exact... Nintendo you owe me!

  • Nin10doFan44

    Posted Jul 2, 2007 10:58 pm PT

    oh man!? now nintendo is making us wait for metriod prime 3 even longer!? *sigh*

  • DS_fan_atic

    Posted Jul 2, 2007 10:44 pm PT

    I can deal with 7 more days

  • link631

    Posted Jul 2, 2007 10:27 pm PT

    oh nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! delayed

  • Nawras

    Posted Jul 2, 2007 10:21 pm PT

    Zelda's awesome. I think I'm gonna by a Wii only to play it.

  • Archaicstigma

    Posted Jul 2, 2007 9:38 pm PT

    ther is no Linearness in Zelda watr they talkin' bout' lol I can't wait tho they both sound like they're gonna be sweet xD

  • blueflamedino

    Posted Jul 2, 2007 9:20 pm PT

    Why the long wait for both?

  • interpolred

    Posted Jul 2, 2007 9:13 pm PT

    Metroid's delay isn't too bad; it's just one week. I expect it to be a truly satisfying game.

    As for Zelda, I'm glad we finally have a release date. I am really looking forward to it!

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