I'm always suprised when folks see delaying a release date as a bad thing.
I would agree if we're talking about one or, at the most, two delays, but when a game (*cough* Daikatana *cough*)is delayed again and again and again...
As an example: what would happen if Half-Life 2, after all the recent fireworks, misses it's September date? Not much. Folks would say, "Cool. Don't rush it!"
But let's say it slips to Q1 of 2004... then Q3... then mid 2005, then... know what I'm saying? I don't think even HL2 could survive the *justified* poking and prodding and chuckles the name would evoke.
(Edit) Forgot: Team Fortress 2, anyone? ; )
This comment was edited on Jul 11, 19:01.