The news is out, for a second time Age of Conan has been delayed, until May 20th.

The official explanation vaguely refers to the need for “polishing the game” and “fixing bugs”. Some of us are speechless, dismayed and even angry. While others accept it as just the another given factor in creating MMOs. We can only hope the devs have made the right decision, and that in the end it will be in the best interest of the fans…

… Because apparently it doesn’t do much for their stock value:

Funcom Press Release
Letter from the Game Director