10 "A Delayed Game" Memes That Are Too Funny For Words

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10 A Delayed Game Memes That Are Too Funny For Words

Nobody likes a delayed game, but memes about delayed games (usually starring Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto) are a riot. Delayed games are never funny. At best they are understandable, though unwanted. At worst they are disappointing and put the project's security into question. Memes about delayed games, on the other hand, are a treat every which way they are viewed, as the following ten entries showcase. The silver lining of these announcements is the flurry of jokes surrounding them. Several of these are based on the famous quote from stating "a delayed game is eventually good. A bad game is bad forever." Some of the memes will call into question the validity of this statement. Miyamoto is a genius with an undeniable impact on the medium, but nobody is right one hundred percent of the time. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY

Mediocre No 9

Mighty Number 9 delayed game meme If anybody has a knife and fork, now would be a good time to hand them to the creator of and . What seasonings go good with words, anyway? Mighty No. 9 was the much-anticipated game from Keiji Inafune, who worked on and directed several games and produced the cult classic Mega Man Legends. After a slew of delays, the project released to all-around mediocre reviews. Every aspect of its design was lambasted upon release. While not a broken experience, Mighty No. 9 is simply not entertaining, a fate almost worse than being hilariously bad.

I Don t Think He Is The Only One

big lebowski delayed game meme The reasons for delays vary. Sometimes unforeseen problems pop up during development, funds run out, or mismanagement causes the team to miss their original release date. Developers and publishers have their own reasons for not divulging for a particular project's postponement, but it would assuage fans' concerns if they knew why it happened. Ultimately, everybody wants a good game and most are willing to wait for the developers to make their work as great as possible. When people get too up in arms about a delay, it makes other fans channel their inner Walter from .

He Means It Too

Delayed game half life 3 Every action has a consequence, some of which are completely unknown and unexpected. If the above image is true, then PC gamers have really messed up. The number of times they flaunt their superiority over consoles will have caused to come out in 2120. At least Half-Life: Alyx will hold fans over in the meantime. Additionally, they do have a point. Even in the modern gaming landscape, titles like Control run significantly better on a PC than even the highest-end and iterations.

They Are Trying To Make It Better

Delayed Game Joker Meme Maybe this meme format is tired, but it still makes a good point. Everybody wants more features and content without realizing the amount of work that goes into adding them. For every feature added, hundreds of working hours are poured into making sure it works and doesn't cause bugs in other parts of the game. At the end of the day, adding features and making sure the whole ship sails smoothly are one and the same.

Just Keep Reminding Yourself Of This

Just keep remembering While many of the jokes surrounding this quote are used to disprove it, this one is a reminder of the dedication Nintendo puts into their titles. Gamers can rest assured knowing a delay from the company isn't a sign of troubled development, but instead a double down on their commitment to putting out the best product possible. delay was also done to ensure a positive work environment at the studio free from crunch.

The Delayed Pre-Order Blues

Delayed game pre-order This happens to all gamers at least once in their life. One is so hyped up for a release they cannot help but rush to the store for a pre-order. A few months down the road and the project gets delayed, causing a rush of tears and heartache at the prospect of waiting longer for the already bought game. For an extreme example of this, just think about anybody who Pre-Ordered back in the late '90s and early Aughts. They were lucky if the ink on their receipt hadn't totally rubbed off the paper by the time 2011 rolled around.

Why Borderlands 3 Took So Long

Delay borderlands 3 meme To be fair towards Gearbox Software's franchise, didn't actually see any delays. They announced the game with a promised release date and met the goal. On the other hand, it did need some patching up at launch. One thing that is uncertain, though, is whether Gearbox spent any amount of time trying to make the bandit shoot himself with three hands to continue Borderlands's box art running gag? If so, we totally understand if this was the reason for the seven-year gap between Borderlands 2 and 3.

Keanu Is Wise

Keanu meme game delay When in doubt, always listen to . The actor always knows what's best, even when it comes to delayed games. As easy as it is to get angry at a pushed back release date, one always has to consider that the developer really needs more time to finish the product. Additionally, fans have to understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work environment. Striving to hit a date leads to crunch that often negatively impacts work performance.

The Waiting In The Hardest Part

Metroid Prime 4 delay meme Not only has development restarted, but fans had to wait years just to see it get announced in the first place. This take on the popular Drake meme says it all, though. With Retro Studios back in the pilot's seat, fans can rest assured knowing the fourth entry will tear the roof of the joint. should also be the preferred character for this particular meme format from now on.

You Lied To Us Again

Delayed game duke nukem forever If Miyamoto's classic quote is so true, then how come Duke Nukem Forever isn't the greatest game of all time? In all fairness to Duke, the finished product isn't the worst thing ever. The 2011 game is a little outdated and the levels feel stitched together like patchwork, but it is a fun romp from start to finish. However, it would have been a far better game and more appreciated if it came out in the late '90s as originally intended.