Since when has Battlefront ever hit an expected release date? LOL. Most software companies dont and since in real war no plan lasts contact with the enemy, how can a software company that simulates it do it?
Steve is an optimist, thats for sure. If he says this Christmas and its not out until next, well that's Steve. I am pretty sure he would like it out sooner than even you guys do, but its his company and if his misses his target, well that's less money for him. Not like the game is gonna be better the sooner it gets out anyway.
Oh and BTW, even the beta guys get optimistic Steve and his oh it will be a WEEK OR SO that can turn into much much longer . Hang in there tho guys, they really are going as fast as they can.