I don't feel that the idea I'm presenting here is too hyperbolic at this point. With the news of films like Mulan, A Quiet Place Part II and New Mutants (lol) being delayed, I'm wondering if we could see upcoming game releases be delayed as well.
The difference between films and games being delayed is clearly the fact that a large number of people will be sitting together in a theater.
But I think if we're all honest with ourselves, the truth is that isn't the only reason movie studios are announcing delays. They're also doing it because releasing now will hurt them financially as less people are going to go to the theater. While it's the right thing to do, Disney is also delaying Mulan because they want to make sure it performs as best as it can.
Less people will be going out to the store to purchase games. Digital is obviously huge but consumers still buy games physically as well.
What are everyone's thoughts on this? Will video games be exempt to the current entertainment industry delays due to the nature of the product or will the fear of a game underperforming push a publisher to make changes?
The difference between films and games being delayed is clearly the fact that a large number of people will be sitting together in a theater.
But I think if we're all honest with ourselves, the truth is that isn't the only reason movie studios are announcing delays. They're also doing it because releasing now will hurt them financially as less people are going to go to the theater. While it's the right thing to do, Disney is also delaying Mulan because they want to make sure it performs as best as it can.
Less people will be going out to the store to purchase games. Digital is obviously huge but consumers still buy games physically as well.
What are everyone's thoughts on this? Will video games be exempt to the current entertainment industry delays due to the nature of the product or will the fear of a game underperforming push a publisher to make changes?