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BioShock delay a smart move, analysts say

Analysts see delay of the next BioShock game as a smart move

By Hiawatha Bray

 |  Globe Staff  

  May 11, 2012

Fans may be frustrated, and the decision caused a drop in its parent company’s stock, but Irrational Games made the right move this week when it delayed the debut of the newest BioShock video game until 2013, analysts said. “I think it’s an admirable quality to finish things properly before putting them out,’’ said Billy Pidgeon, game analyst at M2 Research in New York. “High-quality games are done when they’re done.’’ BioShock Infinite was scheduled for release in October.

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