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Slideshow: No Room for Slacking in Game Biz

Video-game fans always have known not to trust game companies when it comes to release dates. But now it's more than a matter of inconvenience: The delays may cause serious trouble for the business. By Suneel Ratan.
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Originally slated to be released in March, Atari's DRIV3R console game is now expected in June.Courtesy of Atari

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The release of Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault by Electronic Arts has been delayed.Courtesy of Electronic Arts

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The release of The Sims 2 by Electronic Arts – one of the year's most eagerly expected games – has been delayed.Courtesy of Electronic Arts

Doom developer id Software refuses to play the releasedate game by setting a firm target.Courtesy of id Software

Doom developer id Software refuses to play the release-date game by setting a firm target.Courtesy of id Software

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Blizzard Entertainment, developer of World of Warcraft, is one of many companies pushing back a highly anticipated release date.Courtesy of Blizzard Entertainment