I think this is going to be the take that ends up in the, "truths that people don't want to accept" bin, because it means quality isn't the end-all that gamers

I think this is going to be the take that ends up in the, "truths that people don't want to accept" bin, because it means quality isn't the end-all that gamers want it to be. If the choices are a) Delay again and risk losing the company or b) release a buggy game and use the revenue to repair the damage done to the company's reputation, I think the right move is b.