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Turns out that rumor was true - Metroid: Other M was pushed back to August 31 (it also turns out this has been more or less official since Friday, even though the official website has yet to be updated). There hasn't been an official excuse (EDIT: probably just bug testing), but as Nintendo told Kotaku:

"Video game development is a lengthy and complex process. We have always put the quality of our products first, and have historically taken the time needed to make our games meet the expectations of our fans."

So before you get your Morph Balls into a tangle, just bear in mind the old Miyamoto adage that a rushed game is soon forgotten, but a good game is remembered forever. Would Ocarina of Time have been considered the best Zelda ever made if it had been rushed? If Metroid needs polishing, let them polish until she's brilliant! Plus, it'll give you more time to enjoy Super Mario Galaxy 2 :)

UPDATE: Nintendo is stating Metroid: Other M was delayed due to a crammed schedule: having Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Sin and Punishment AND Metroid coming out over a two-month period would have made Nintendo's products compete with each other (and encouraged players to rush through their games).

Until next time...
Captain Commando