Ubisoft bruised but not broken by 'Assassin's Creed' delay
French video game publisher Ubisoft's second delay to the next instalment of its flagship "Assassin's Creed" series forced it to lower financial forecasts, but the step is not uncommon in a sector where players' first impressions weigh heavy. Studio or publishing bosses nevertheless rarely take the decision to delay a game lightly, as it can impose serious financial costs.