73: Delays

In the light of Nintendo delaying Metroid Prime 4, we take a deep dive in to what results in a game being delayed, and how developers move forward.

This episode of Remaster is sponsored by:

• ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package.
• Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code REMASTER at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

Links and Show Notes

Support Remaster with a Relay FM Membership

Development update on Metroid Prime 4 for Nintendo Switch - YouTube

Imran Khan on the Metroid Prime 4 development process

Metroid Prime 4 delay: Nintendo taps Retro Studios to restart project - Polygon

Nintendo Switch - News, Updates, & Information

Apple Plans Gaming Subscription Service: Sources on Cheddar – Cheddar

Duke Nukem Forever - Wikipedia

Duke Nukem Forever - (TRAILERS 1997-2011) - YouTube

Zelda Wii U Delayed 3-27-15 - YouTube

The Makers of Zelda On Why Their Games Are Usually Late – Kotaku

Wii U - The Legend of Zelda - Gameplay First Look from The Game Awards - YouTube

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Official Game Trailer - Nintendo E3 2016 - YouTube

Virtual #17: Weaponized Hashtags - Relay FM

Virtual #33: Flipper Machines - Relay FM

Remaster #13: Nintendo: If Not VR, Where? - Relay FM

Crackdown 3 - Wikipedia

Crackdown 3 Xbox One - E3 2014 Trailer - YouTube

Crackdown 3 is another open-world shooter, not a gaming revolution - Polygon

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night by Koji Igarashi — Kickstarter

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

Six phases of a big project - Wikipedia

Dunning–Kruger effect - Wikipedia

Shahid's Tweet asking for feedback on delays (these responses are worth reading)