In 2020, the Game Developers Conference survey showed that a third of developers have had projects delayed due to COVID-19. Now, a full year later, almost half of developers say the pandemic has led to game delays. The annual GDC survey results went live this week, showing that 44 percent …
Read More »Apple facing production delays for MacBooks and iPads
While Apple has mostly managed to maintain its production through the pandemic, the global chip shortage is finally starting to have an impact on the company. According to a new report, Apple is facing production delays for MacBooks and iPads due to component shortages. According to Nikkei, “a portion of …
Read More »Ubisoft games ‘still on track’ but could be delayed if next-gen consoles slip
The COVID-19 situation has had a big impact on plans across the gaming industry, with many publishers still evaluating their plans for upcoming game announcements and releases. In the case of Ubisoft, which has already had a series of major game delays in the last year, the current pandemic could …
Read More »Final Fantasy XIV patches will be delayed as Tokyo enters state of emergency
Since the release of the latest major expansion, Final Fantasy XIV has received a series of big patches adding new content to keep players engaged. Unfortunately, the development schedule is going to see a hit over the next few months due to COVID-19. Naoki Yoshida, director and producer of Final …
Read More »Ubisoft’s recently delayed games are also coming to next-gen consoles
Earlier this week, Ubisoft held its quarterly financial earnings call with investors, going over recent sales performance and adjusting financial expectations for the months ahead. The big news from Ubisoft this time around was that some of its big releases scheduled for 2020 have been delayed after Ghost Recon Breakpoint’s …
Read More »Lens shortage may be responsible for Oculus Rift delays
The Oculus Rift launch didn't get off to the best start, with many customers having their units delayed by part shortages. While Oculus didn't give us the full story surrounding the hold up in manufacturing, reports this week seem to point towards a lens shortage specifically. Many of those that …
Read More »Oculus responds to Rift’s major shipment delays
Following on from yesterday's reports that Oculus has had to push back Rift shipment dates by a significant margin this week, the company has decided to offer a formal statement on the matter. As we know, the Rift has been facing supply chain issues, causing pre-orders to go out late …
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