Read the first post like everyone else. But of course you are not looking for an answer are you, just an argument. Have fun.
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Everyone needs to get one simple fact into their noggin: we have been given information that normally doesnt happen. Situations are dynamic as is Always the case. The difference here is that we have been privvy to some of those dynamics that are usually kept way out of view. It will release when it is ready in the manner that all parties involved feel comfortable with from both a practical and financial point of view. Dont like the ride, dont get in the car. It is their car, they paid for it and they will drive the journey they feel is right.
What are you talking about? Same applies to you too. There are lots of games where lots of information is released - look at Dark Souls 2 or even smaller games like Grim Dawn - developers do release lots of info. This isn't unique to just this game.
And Of course, I know it will release when it is ready. I'm discussing the logistics of the release date (this is the topic header and I not talking random stuff).
Being privy or not is not really my choice. It was the developers choice to come here and make us aware and that is good and I appreciate it. But that doesn't bar me from walking through the logistics of what has to happen and make a speculation which is what this forum is for.
I have never handled a release nor know what goes on it but here's what I think could be happening -
- code has to be developed with so much version control
- code has to be QA tested and a particular version is selected "master"
- that code has to be marked "gold" to be included into the final build
- that binary code has to be vetted and given to the disc makers - they won't just drop everything and print your copies same day
- # of copies has to be decided based on so many factors. Say they want to print 100,000 initial copies. That requires time from disc printer guys
- marketing labels have to be finalized along with things like the little books/game manuals etc. put into the disc
- Sony/MS has to approve this and retailers have to create SKUs
- after discs are all printed, retailers have to be finalized - who will distribute it.
- then it has get batched up and sent (say Amazon gets 25000 copies etc.)
- retailer has to list it etc.
I may be wrong in many steps but usually with other games you hear things like - game has gone "gold" meaning it is somewhere getting printed on DVDs and retailers get notified and put up release date etc.
They're the car makers, not drivers.... IMO, we are the party who will drive it or not.
I'm not lambasting anyone. I'm just speculating. Your comment is off trying to chastise me for speculating and that too on topic.
