There are several reasons for the change.
Number 1 is, when you need something done that has never been done before, France is too far away to get it done.
Third Eye Blind chips will be the fastest produced chips, I ever heard of. 10 days, art, chip production, shipping, and gaming approval.
I still have my fingers crossed that the time line will be met.

Chipco is a fine company. They work hard to get the job done.