I have a sneaky suspicion the release is targeted for the time people are in a major shopping mood - closer to Christmas Holidays.
At least that's what I would do if I had the decision making powers about when to release it. .
I think it would max out the initial release profits.
(Before anyone starts thinking I may have inside info, I don't, this is purely my own opinion)

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