Pikmin 2 recieves huge delay...

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IGN is reporting that the delay is official:

September 04, 2003 - Earlier this week we reported that Pikmin 2, the sequel to Nintendo's hit simulation title Pikmin, could be delayed into next year.

Today Nintendo confirmed reports. The game is now officially set for a Q2 2004 release date.

"The launch date for Pikmin 2 has moved to Q2 2004 to ensure the final product meets the high standards that Nintendo fans deserve," stated Nintendo.

Pikmin 2 situates players as space hero Olimar and his new pal Loojie as the duo travels to a planet infested by small creatures called Pikmin who act out orders like Lemmings. Players must orchestrate the Pikmin to defeat foes, build canals, dig through wall barriers, and more, in a real-time-strategy-like fashion. The first title received high praise for its intuitive blend of action and RTS mechanics and the sequel, complete with a two-player cooperative mode, looks every bit as poised to garner similar marks.

IGNcube will have more on Pikmin 2 as details become availabl

Unless Nintendo delayed it so that they can implement big online support I'm going to be seriously pissed off. :(