If Hitech rushed out sub-par games Microsoft would have to sue for trademark infringement. -- It's worth the wait, it's an indicator that a team of profesionals are working on a project which they care much more about than getting product out for a quick sale.
Most traditional software publishers can buy a lot of hype for thier software releases, once the selling company makes it's profits from the initial flow of sheeple then they can happily orphan the software for a new more expensive version, abondon the project or sell it off to someone else. They have made their money from it and now they don't care.
However hitech depends on a monthly subscription. He has to KEEP ppl happy with the game in order to maintain his income.
It's a difficult balancing act that I am sure poses no small amount of stress when suggesting or implementing great changes in a formula that works. So far all he would have to do is provide new maps and planes to keep ppl. The steps Hitech is going to enhance the gaming experience is monumental.
Give them a break, I am sure the release will be (Pardon the pun) Historic.
