As wisely pointed out by FishyJoe the NPD predictions fail to include TRU and Wal-Mart. Those are two of the most important chains. TRU is huge for Wii and Wal-Mart for playstation. The numbers are similar enough to say they are both reasonably accurate and we will hear financials at the end of the month. Ioi can wait until then to make adjustments.
Software is a different story. Once again he got most of the titles right but the volume is off. We have to be patient the software predictions are still very immature with fewer reporting stores than the hardware. Hopefully now that the holidays are over the kinks can be worked out for 2008
Final* Word on Game Delays:
The game will not be any better or include more content then planned. Any commnets that say so are just PR hogwash to make you feel better for having to wait.
Delays are due to lack of proper resources, skill, or adequate planning by the developer.
Do be thankful that they have enough respect for you to delay the game and maintain its intended level of quality.
*naznatips is exempt
