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maelkann · Sep 15, 2006, 03:25 AM // 03:25

Has anyone had any luck picking one up or seen it on the shelves at KMart or something?

EB are being pretty useless on this issue. They've said it comes if you preorder it, but we won't get it until the full version is out *if* they happen to get any copies of it at all.

Knightsaber Sith · Sep 15, 2006, 03:31 AM // 03:31

Considering it doesn't go on sale til tomorrow, I doubt anyone has had any luck picking one up anywhere. But I believe that EBgames was the only retailer Alex listed as carrying the bonus pack in Australia, but you should check his list again. And they have Kmart in Australia? strange......

maelkann · Sep 15, 2006, 03:35 AM // 03:35

It's already the 15th here, Knightsaber. Or is it meant to be out on the 16th in Aus?

Knightsaber Sith · Sep 15, 2006, 03:37 AM // 03:37

Oh, lol, those crazy time zones. Well as far as I've heard only EBgames is carrying it and if they say you don't get the bonus pack til the retail version comes in, well they're jerks but not much you can do about it. Maybe try calling a different EBgames unless you don't feel like driving that far.

Elbereth_Tiniquetil · Sep 15, 2006, 03:42 AM // 03:42

I got the same reply from EB in Adelaide, 1 store in Modbury told me we get it free today, but it's not in yet (The store clerk is a GW fan). EB in Elizabeth keeps telling me that we only get the BP with the CE on the 26th October (he is not a GW fan BTW). Both stores have no BP in the shop computer as it was removed 2 days ago so not sure what is going on. EB seems to have a lot of confusion in South Australia.

lg5000 · Sep 15, 2006, 04:25 AM // 04:25

Just tried in Canberra via phone.. apparently, they have no idea when they're getting it, but it's definatly not there today (15th)

Mr.Deflok · Sep 15, 2006, 04:37 AM // 04:37

EB in New Zealand are supposed to get them too, in fact, they have posters up stating the fact - but the staff have no idea what it is, so much so that I had to point out the poster clearly illustrating the fact that I'm supposed to get one of these packs.

Will roll by again today and see if they've been enlightened with information somehow.

maelkann · Sep 15, 2006, 05:04 AM // 05:04

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Originally Posted by Mr.Deflok

EB in New Zealand are supposed to get them too, in fact, they have posters up stating the fact - but the staff have no idea what it is, so much so that I had to point out the poster clearly illustrating the fact that I'm supposed to get one of these packs.

We have the posters up here in Perth, too, which is why I was a little confused by their 'oh you'll get one if we get them in'.

Elbereth_Tiniquetil · Sep 15, 2006, 05:09 AM // 05:09

AN update for any people in Adelaide Australia

Adelaide City EB: Not in yet but will be in soon
Modbury EB: No BP in and no idea if one will come in
Salisbury EB: No BP in and no idea if one will come in,
Elizabeth EB: No BP in as yet will most likely have 1 copy free with CE but only available then.
Golden Grove EB Bonus Pack? If one is due out we will prob get it 2 weeks before release date…
Kilkenny EB: N/A
Noarlunga Centre: N/A

Roshi_ikkyu · Sep 15, 2006, 05:45 AM // 05:45

Queensland people are being toldthat advertising material was removed to prevent confusion.
They will offer the BP 10 days before the release date IF they get them in.

And I was lucky enough to get a local Store manager to sign an oath of sorts, saying that I pre-oreded the CE and will still get a BP. Even if the CE isn't release the same day as SE (standard edition).

Alex not liking what I'm hearing from Aussie players. (I'm still hopeful... somewhat)

Selerious · Sep 15, 2006, 06:01 AM // 06:01

Just came back from EB here and not in at the moment. Then again I think I remember that the factions BP was late a week, suppose ill wait.

Queenie · Sep 15, 2006, 06:21 AM // 06:21

I went to EB today and they had it stocked
~ i might buy it :/\

Roshi_ikkyu · Sep 15, 2006, 06:21 AM // 06:21

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Originally Posted by Selerious

Just came back from EB here and not in at the moment. Then again I think I remember that the factions BP was late a week, suppose ill wait.

Alex said we would get it on time this time round... but you know

Brother Redmund · Sep 15, 2006, 06:29 AM // 06:29

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Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith

And they have Kmart in Australia? strange......

hehe... we also have kangaroos jumping down the dusty main streets of our capital cities

now on topic, i preordered last week and the guys at EB games (and just phoned them then) the guy said they have no idea for the BP release date in Oz, but they contact preorderers via phone when it is instore.

So definitely not 15th for us, but hey we represent such a minute fraction of the market that we are probably not that high on the agenda when it comes to meeting advertised release dates.

Clinically Proven · Sep 15, 2006, 06:29 AM // 06:29

No luck in Sydney city either, and I have two copies of the CE on pre-order.

Perhaps I asked the wrong sale attendant

Lyonette · Sep 15, 2006, 06:38 AM // 06:38

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Originally Posted by Queen Christie

I went to EB today and they had it stocked
~ i might buy it :/\

Whereabouts in ausland are you Christie if you dont mind me asking?

FYI everyone, I rang my EB Games store [Queens Plaza, Brisbane City] just then and the employee [a GW fan =P] told me they should be receiving the Pre-Realease Packs in around 5 days.

maelkann · Sep 15, 2006, 06:39 AM // 06:39

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Originally Posted by Queen Christie

I went to EB today and they had it stocked
~ i might buy it :/\

Which EB is that, QC?

Roshi_ikkyu · Sep 15, 2006, 06:55 AM // 06:55

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Originally Posted by Brother Redmund

....but hey we represent such a minute fraction of the market that we are probably not that high on the agenda when it comes to meeting advertised release dates.

Thats not what Alex said, we have thread evidence.
And if its late again.... you can bet I'll be posting about it!

Alex not saying anything nasty just reminding you

deadshot · Sep 15, 2006, 07:13 AM // 07:13

I just came back from EB in Wollongong(shellharbour) and all I got was a dumb and confused look from the staff when i ask about the pack.They were willing to pre order the full game for me which I had already done.

Queenie · Sep 15, 2006, 07:36 AM // 07:36

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Originally Posted by maelkann

Which EB is that, QC?

Secret!